Chaos to Calm

Karen Yaworsky

The Chaos to Calm podcast is for women who desire more for themselves; deep connection and appreciation for their bodies, exuding abundant, loving and compassionate energy towards themselves and others. Fully stepping into their lives as the most authentic vibrant and confident versions of themselves.

  1. 2D AGO

    What They Don't Tell You About Hormones

    This week I'm sharing the full breakdown from one of my most recent live trainings — and honestly, it might be the most important conversation I've had yet. If you're in your 40s (or approaching them) and you're gaining weight out of nowhere, exhausted no matter how much you sleep, battling brain fog, cravings that feel out of control, or just not feeling like yourself anymore — this one is for you. What we cover: Why your body has changed (even if you haven't) — the real reason diets and workouts that used to work aren't cutting it anymore Hormones 101 — a plain-English breakdown of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, leptin, ghrelin, and insulin, and exactly how each one is affecting your weight, mood, energy, and metabolism right now The estrogen-insulin connection — why declining estrogen makes your body store fat differently, and what to do about it Your gut and your liver — why these two are the unsung heroes of hormone health (and what happens when they're off) Stress, inflammation, and belly fat — the science behind why stress alone can keep you stuck, even when your diet and workouts are dialed in Why common approaches backfire — the truth about keto, intermittent fasting, calorie counting, and endless cardio specifically for women in midlife What actually works — simple, sustainable strategies for nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and gut repair that support your hormones instead of fighting them   Connect with Karen: Instagram Email Website Book With Karen   Don't forget to leave a rating & review!

    1h 15m
  2. MAR 30

    Breaking the Migraine Cycle with Valerie Beaulieu

    In this powerful conversation, I sit down with my new friend Valerie Beaulieu, a mind-body and trauma-informed coach who helps women break free from chronic migraines. Valerie shares her incredible journey from working as an athletic therapist with Olympic athletes to discovering the mind-body connection that transformed her own health—and now helps countless women reclaim their lives. What We Discuss: Valerie's Rock Bottom Journey How a postpartum hemorrhage, melanoma diagnosis, and the end of a 15-year marriage within 8 months sent her into survival mode Why her chronic migraines and IBS got worse despite "doing everything right" The moment she refused to accept hormones as the answer and started researching mind-body medicine The Mind-Body Connection Why we become masters of disguise—pushing through pain while our nervous system screams for help How suppressed emotions keep your body in survival mode Understanding the placebo effect: We ARE our own placebo Why fear perpetuates pain and symptoms Breaking Free from Chronic Pain Valerie's simple 4-step framework for creating awareness and safety in your body The power of stillness and why it feels so uncomfortable (and what that tells us) How one client healed from 48 years of chronic migraines in just 6-8 weeks Why neuroplasticity works at any age Practical Tools The importance of journaling and self-auditing Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) concepts to give yourself compassion around fear Microdosing new habits instead of going cold turkey Learning to recognize when you're dysregulated—and having tools to come back to homeostasis Connect with Valerie: Instagram   MIDLIFE METABOLISM ROADMAP | HERE Connect with Karen: Instagram Email Website Book With Karen   Don't forget to leave a rating & review!

    43 min

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The Chaos to Calm podcast is for women who desire more for themselves; deep connection and appreciation for their bodies, exuding abundant, loving and compassionate energy towards themselves and others. Fully stepping into their lives as the most authentic vibrant and confident versions of themselves.