Chaos to Calm Sarah McLachlan

Perimenopause health fads: what works and what’s just hype?When I’m walking down the aisles of my local health food store or super chemist (pharmacy), it’s impossible not to feel overwhelmed by the bottles and boxes claiming to "fix" your perimenopause symptoms that bombard me. From hot flush, insomnia and energy cures to miracles via the latest super supp collagen — it’s so hard to resist these products with the promise of a quick fix to whatever it is that ails you. “A pill for every ill” B...

Feeling off but your blood tests are 'normal' or ‘fine’? If you’ve ever wondered why you’re feeling ‘blergh’, but your blood tests come back ‘normal’ or ‘fine’, you're not alone there, it’s a common complaint I hear from most of the women I talk to and work with. In this episode, I’m going to teach you why normal isn't always optimal for your health, and what to use instead:Understand the difference between normal and optimal: Learn what "normal" lab ranges really mean and why they ...

You've just finished a meal, and before you know it, your stomach feels like it's ready to burst. Many women over 40 experience this not-so-pleasant, not often talked about, side effect of perimenopause, often leaving them feeling uncomfortable and confused about why it is happening. The list of foods that you think are causing the bloating gets longer and longer. Is it just food, or could it be something else? In this episode you’ll learn:The Role of Hormones: Learn how shifts in y...

Ever wondered why you’re getting (more) migraines or headaches in perimenopause? Perhaps your headache remedies just don't cut it anymore and you’re feeling resigned to putting up with them, or taking paracetamol every day until you hit menopause.This week, I’m sharing how you can put a stop to the migraines and headaches, during perimenopause.Dive in to discover:• What exactly is a migraine (versus a headache) and why we think they happen more frequently in perimenopause.• How hormonal fluct...

Feeling overwhelmed and perpetually tired isn't just a part of perimenopause or getting older. If you’ve been hustling and hurrying from dawn to well past dusk for as long as you can remember, then perhaps you need to think about burnout.In this episode, we’re talking through the phenomenon of burnout as it specifically relates to perimenopause. Here's how tuning in may change your approach to daily stress and fatigue:• Discover what burnout really looks like during perimenopause and why it m...

Ready to break the cravings cycle and get back into your favourite jeans with confidence? Dive into this episode to arm yourself with knowledge and strategies to manage cortisol effectively. Remember, understanding what’s happening, what’s driving how you’re feeling, is the first step towards being able to change how you’re feeling, and the symptoms that you’re experiencing.Listen and learn about:• The Science of Cortisol: What cortisol is, why our bodies produce it, and its critical fun...