Chaos to Calm
As a woman over 40, you’re in the busiest phase of your life and probably starting to wonder WTH hormones?! Maybe you’ve figured out that these changing hormones are messing with your mood, metabolism and energy. You want to know, is it perimenopause and will it stay like this (or get worse)? Host Sarah the Perimenopause Naturopath helps you understand that this chaos doesn’t have to be your new normal, while teaching you how to master it in a healthy, sustainable and permanent way. Explore topics: like hormones, biochemistry and physiology (promise it won’t be boring!), along with what to do with food as medicine, nutrition, lifestyle and stress management. All interspersed with inspiring conversations with guests who share their insights and tips on how to live your best life in your 40s and beyond. You can make it to menopause without it ruining your life or relationships! Subscribe to Chaos to Calm on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts to make sure you don’t miss an episode! New episodes released every Sunday.
Chaos to Calm
From weight gain to brain fog: Insulin's role in your perimenopause symptoms
Struggling with weight gain, low energy, or mood swings during perimenopause? Yes, perimenopause hormone changes may be behind them, but they could be the result of an imbalance in one of your 'master' hormones – insulin.
Understanding insulin's role in your body can transform your perimenopause experience, so in this episode, we dive deep into the world of insulin, a key hormone that sets the tone for the health of your body and mind. You’ll learn why managing insulin is crucial, especially during perimenopause and menopause, and how it impacts every aspect of your health.
Here's what else we cover:
- How insulin acts as a key player in regulating blood sugar, energy, mood, muscle and fat mass, hormonal health, and more.
- Find out how insulin influences other hormones, brain function, and even skin health, giving you a comprehensive view of its impact.
- What is insulin resistance, and how it contributes to common perimenopause symptoms like weight gain, brain fog, and fatigue.
- Practical tips on nutrition, exercise, and stress management to maintain stable insulin levels and improve your wellbeing.
- Gain the knowledge to be able to take control of your health and make informed decisions with confidence.
This episode is packed with practical advice and expert knowledge that can help you navigate perimenopause with less symptoms, and more ease.
You'll gain valuable information about how insulin impacts your health, why traditional weight loss methods might not be working anymore, and be able to do something about it, with actionable advice about what you can do to manage your insulin levels well.
Ready to take charge of your health and perimenopause experience? Listen to the full episode and start your transformation now.
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
- Episode 17: The secrets of your metabolic powerhouse: the thyroid
- Episode 18: Understanding the perimenopause-thyroid connection: achieving hormonal balance after 40
- Episode 42: Is cortisol the reason your fave jeans don’t fit anymore?
Send us a question for the FAQs segment or your feedback, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more about Sarah, her services and the Freebies mentioned in this episode at https://www.ThePerimenopauseNaturopath.com.au
- OPEN NOW: Discover how to use food as your most powerful medicine, smoothing hormonal fluctuations and easing perimenopause symptoms naturally. (Yes, you have more options than hormone therapy!) Say goodbye to feeling out of control and hello to feeling more like your old self every day, with PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!)
- The Perimenopause Decoder is the ultimate guide to understanding if perimenopause hormone fluctuations are behind your changing mood, metabolism and energy after 40, what phase of perimenopause you're in and how much longer you may be on this roller coaster for.
- Been told your blood test results are "normal" or "fine" while you feel far from your best? Discover the power of optimal blood test analysis with The Blood Test Decoder: Optimal Ranges for Women Over 40.
- For more, follow on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.
