Have you ever considered throwing a menopause party? It’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately! Join me, Sarah McLachlan, in this episode as we venture through my personal journey of transitioning from perimenopause into menopause and discuss ways to embrace this significant life change, including the fun idea of hosting a menopause party!

We'll also delve into valuable strategies and tips to manage symptoms and maintain a high quality of life during this transformative time.

We'll explore the power of self-care during menopause, touching on the importance of nourishing food, enjoyable exercise, and community support. I'll share my experiences with perimenopause and what helped me.

So, tune in and let's talk about how perimenopause doesn’t have to be horrific! You can make it to menopause without it wrecking your life or relationships.

And don't forget to share your menopause party ideas with me by emailing me at [email protected]

Main topics covered in this episode:

• Acknowledging the transition and embracing menopause
• The importance of grieving and letting go of hormones
• The idea of a menopause party and celebrating this new phase of life
• Sarah's personal journey through perimenopause and menopause
• The benefits of personalized nutrition and self-care
• Changing perceptions of motherhood and the significance of self-care

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

• 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.
• For more, follow on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.

WORK WITH SARAH THE PERIMENOPAUSE NATUROPATH:

• PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!) A self-guided program to help you reverse weight gain, boost energy, and reclaim your mood — without extreme diets or cutting carbs. Perfect for women who want a realistic plan that fits around kids, work, and actual life.
• The Chaos to Calm Method: A 1:1 personalised program for women who want a more personalised plan and support — especially if you’ve got 10kg+ to lose, other health issues, or feel like your body’s just stuck. Includes comprehensive blood testing and analysis, Metabolic Balance ...

During this week’s episode, Sarah addresses the various factors that can exacerbate those disruptive hot flushes during perimenopause. Listen along as she shares some practical tips and recommendations to alleviate your flushes, sweats and  related perimenopause symptoms.

Tune in to find out about:

• Symptoms and sensations associated with hot flushes
• Frequencies and average durations
• The brain’s hypersensitivity towards body temperature
• Hormonal related triggers and reactions
• How stress or food compounds could be linked to histamine flushes
• Recommended stress and boundary management techniques
• Monitoring the frequencies and triggers of your flushes
• Providing your body with the sufficient nutrients
• Supporting your liver
• Reducing coffee, alcohol and sugar intake

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

• 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.
• For more, follow on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.

WORK WITH SARAH THE PERIMENOPAUSE NATUROPATH:

• PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!) A self-guided program to help you reverse weight gain, boost energy, and reclaim your mood — without extreme diets or cutting carbs. Perfect for women who want a realistic plan that fits around kids, work, and actual life.
• The Chaos to Calm Method: A 1:1 personalised program for women who want a more personalised plan and support — especially if you’ve got 10kg+ to lose, other health issues, or feel like your body’s just stuck. Includes comprehensive blood testing and analysis, Metabolic Balance ...

Are you noticing a slow increase in weight around your abdomen that won’t budge even though you’re doing all of the “right” things? Join Sarah in this episode as we delve into the intriguing topic of weight gain during perimenopause, the common possible causes and recommended actions to take to improve your health.

Tune in to find out about:

• Why generic solutions aren’t working for you
• The negative outcomes of undereating
• Sufficient amounts of protein intake
• How high intensity exercise could be contributing to weight gain
• Hormonal effects
• The link between thyroid dysfunction and weight
• Why sleep is a complex contributor
• Addressing nutrient deficiencies

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

• 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.
• For more, follow on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.

WORK WITH SARAH THE PERIMENOPAUSE NATUROPATH:

• PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!) A self-guided program to help you reverse weight gain, boost energy, and reclaim your mood — without extreme diets or cutting carbs. Perfect for women who want a realistic plan that fits around kids, work, and actual life.
• The Chaos to Calm Method: A 1:1 personalised program for women who want a more personalised plan and support — especially if you’ve got 10kg+ to lose, other health issues, or feel like your body’s just stuck. Includes comprehensive blood testing and analysis, Metabolic Balance ...

If you are constantly exhausted and looking for ways to regain your energy, then this is the episode for you! This week, Sarah dives into the underlying reasons behind your fatigue and explains the links between exhaustion and perimenopause.

Tune in to find out about:

• Unbalanced hormones before and during perimenopause
• The effects of low oestrogen has on cellular energy production
• Differences between regular exhaustion and unexplained fatigue
• Thyroid dysfunction and essential thyroid hormone levels
• Nutrient deficiencies affecting energy levels
• The importance of hydration
• Prioritising rest, recovery and sleep
• Reducing and managing chronic inflammation
• Self prioritisation and care
• Managing stress throughout all life stages

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

• 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.
• For more, follow on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.

WORK WITH SARAH THE PERIMENOPAUSE NATUROPATH:

• PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!) A self-guided program to help you reverse weight gain, boost energy, and reclaim your mood — without extreme diets or cutting carbs. Perfect for women who want a realistic plan that fits around kids, work, and actual life.
• The Chaos to Calm Method: A 1:1 personalised program for women who want a more personalised plan and support — especially if you’ve got 10kg+ to lose, other health issues, or feel like your body’s just stuck. Includes comprehensive blood testing and analysis, Metabolic Balance ...

Are you exploring your choices for dealing with those perimenopause symptoms? Have the pill or mirena been recommended for you but you would like to know which alternatives are out there? Join Sarah this week as she chats about your options and why the pill or mirena are not your only choice when managing perimenopause symptoms. 

Tune in to find out about:

• The truth about contraceptives and balancing hormones
• How the pill affects your hormones
• Why the mirena is more commonly offered for women in their 40s
• How they can actually exacerbate your symptoms
• Considering the risks associated with the pill in your 40s
• Balancing your biochemistry using food as medicine
• Focusing on making small changes
• Reclaiming health and regulating your cycle

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

• 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.
• For more, follow on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.

WORK WITH SARAH THE PERIMENOPAUSE NATUROPATH:

• PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!) A self-guided program to help you reverse weight gain, boost energy, and reclaim your mood — without extreme diets or cutting carbs. Perfect for women who want a realistic plan that fits around kids, work, and actual life.
• The Chaos to Calm Method: A 1:1 personalised program for women who want a more personalised plan and support — especially if you’ve got 10kg+ to lose, other health issues, or feel like your body’s just stuck. Includes comprehensive blood testing and analysis, Metabolic Balance ...

Join us this week as we explore the causes and challenges of heavy periods. Sarah discusses common triggers and tips to reclaim your flow during perimenopause.

Tune in to find out about:

• What a ‘heavy bleed’ is defined as
• How to monitor your amount of blood loss
• Common triggers of heavy bleeding
• What you can do to reduce excess oestrogen
• Managing your stressors
• Links to thyroid dysfunction and oestrogen
• The cycle of blood loss and decreasing iron stores
• Uterine-related issues causing heavy bleeding

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

• 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.
• For more, follow on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.

WORK WITH SARAH THE PERIMENOPAUSE NATUROPATH:

• PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!) A self-guided program to help you reverse weight gain, boost energy, and reclaim your mood — without extreme diets or cutting carbs. Perfect for women who want a realistic plan that fits around kids, work, and actual life.
• The Chaos to Calm Method: A 1:1 personalised program for women who want a more personalised plan and support — especially if you’ve got 10kg+ to lose, other health issues, or feel like your body’s just stuck. Includes comprehensive blood testing and analysis, Metabolic Balance ...

This week, Sarah speaks candidly about her views and the current studies on intermittent fasting and perimenopause, and the reasons why it isn’t the best choice for women, especially during the perimenopause. Tune in until the end for 5 delicious breakfast ideas for busy women!

Tune in to find out about:

• What intermittent fasting involves
• The current research
• Why fasting is a stressor on our bodies
• Health issues that fasting may exacerbate
• Effects on hormonal and physiological factors
• The domino effect of skipping meals
• Listening to your body’s cues
• Why breakfast is essential
• 5 easy breakfast ideas

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

• 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.
• For more, follow on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.

WORK WITH SARAH THE PERIMENOPAUSE NATUROPATH:

• PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!) A self-guided program to help you reverse weight gain, boost energy, and reclaim your mood — without extreme diets or cutting carbs. Perfect for women who want a realistic plan that fits around kids, work, and actual life.
• The Chaos to Calm Method: A 1:1 personalised program for women who want a more personalised plan and support — especially if you’ve got 10kg+ to lose, other health issues, or feel like your body’s just stuck. Includes comprehensive blood testing and analysis, Metabolic Balance ...

In this episode, we are exploring signs and symptoms of perimenopause that you may be told are ‘normal’ - but Sarah is here to tell you that they don’t have to be! Join us as we dive into these ten common symptoms that you shouldn’t have to put up with.

Tune in to find out about:

• Managing brain fog
• How keeping a symptom diary can help
• Dealing with insomnia
• Caffeine affecting your energy
• Heavy and painful periods
• Steady weight gain
• Noticing changes in your gut health
• Managing new food sensitivities
• Hormonal skin changes
• Inflammation from joint issues
• Address mood swings
• Finding the underlying causes

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

• 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.
• For more, follow on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.

WORK WITH SARAH THE PERIMENOPAUSE NATUROPATH:

• PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!) A self-guided program to help you reverse weight gain, boost energy, and reclaim your mood — without extreme diets or cutting carbs. Perfect for women who want a realistic plan that fits around kids, work, and actual life.
• The Chaos to Calm Method: A 1:1 personalised program for women who want a more personalised plan and support — especially if you’ve got 10kg+ to lose, other health issues, or feel like your body’s just stuck. Includes comprehensive blood testing and analysis, Metabolic Balance ...

From misconceptions about movement and eating habits to bad sleep, stress management, and learning to say no more often - Sarah shares the top ten relatable things that she realised she had wrong about her health in her 40s.

Tune in to find out about:

• How over exercising can be detrimental to your health
• Why you should avoid skipping meals
• The importance of coffee after breakfast
• Prioritising nourishing breakfasts
• Self comfort vs. self care
• Managing your schedule and organisation
• The negative effects of calorie restriction
• How overeating can affect your health
• Prioritising mindful eating habits
• Balancing your plate

Interested in my Balance Meal Formula resource? Find it here www.theperimenopausenaturopath.com.au/mealformula.

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

• 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.
• For more, follow on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.

WORK WITH SARAH THE PERIMENOPAUSE NATUROPATH:

• PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!) A self-guided program to help you reverse weight gain, boost energy, and reclaim your mood — without extreme diets or cutting carbs. Perfect for women who want a realistic plan that fits around kids, work, and actual life.
• The Chaos to Calm Method: A 1:1 personalised program for women who want a more personalised plan and support — especially if you’ve got 10kg+ to lose, other health issues, or feel like your body’s just stuck. Includes comprehensive blood testing and analysis, Metabolic Balance ...

Perimenopause can be a confusing and sometimes stressful time as symptoms can vary widely and be mistaken for other conditions. In this week’s episode, Sarah is chatting about the ins and outs of diagnosing perimenopause, including the best assessment types and other factors that may be influencing your symptoms.

Tune in to find out about:

• How to recognise and acknowledge perimenopause
• Why adequate documentation of health history is essential
• Hormone testing vs. symptom-based assessment
• Ruling out other possible health factors
• Important considerations when assessing perimenopause

Interested in learning more about my free Perimenopause Decoder resource? Check out www.theperimenopausenaturopath.com.au/decoder

Find my blog all about perimenopause diagnosis here:
www.akesohealthcare.com.au/how-is-perimenopause-diagnosed/

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

• 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.
• For more, follow on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.

WORK WITH SARAH THE PERIMENOPAUSE NATUROPATH:

• PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!) A self-guided program to help you reverse weight gain, boost energy, and reclaim your mood — without extreme diets or cutting carbs. Perfect for women who want a realistic plan that fits around kids, work, and actual life.
• The Chaos to Calm Method: A 1:1 personalised program for women who want a more personalised plan and support — especially if you’ve got 10kg+ to lose, other health issues, or feel like your body’s just stuck. Includes comprehensive blood testing and analysis, Metabolic Balance ...