Chaos to Calm

Overindulged? How to reset without guilt, shame, or skipping meals


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Do you feel guilty after indulging?
If you’ve ever woken up after a big meal or event feeling bloated, sluggish, or beating yourself up for eating too much, you’re not alone. But what if you didn’t need to fix anything? What if guilt and restriction were keeping you stuck?

In this episode, I’m cutting through the diet myths and all-or-nothing thinking to share how you can recover after overindulging without punishing yourself. Learn simple, practical steps to feel better fast and move forward with confidence.

Key Takeaways:
• Let go of guilt and move forward: Discover why overindulgence isn’t a failure and how to break the cycle of guilt, shame, and restriction.
• Practical recovery tips that work: Learn how to use hydration, balanced meals, and gentle movement to reset and feel good again—without skipping meals or cutting calories.
• The power of reflection: Find out how to turn indulgence into an opportunity for learning and growth, so you can feel more in control next time.

Sneak Peek:
“Think of guilt as quicksand - the more you struggle in it, the deeper you sink. Instead, pause, take a breath, and focus on what serves your body right now.”

Overindulging isn’t just a holiday problem - it’s something most women struggle with at some point. In this episode, I’ll show you how to reframe indulgences, take care of your body, and move forward without the guilt or endless cycle of restriction.

Listen to the full episode for actionable steps to reset with kindness, intention, and strategies you can start using today.

Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
• Blog: Hydration
• Blog: The Perimenopause Diet
• Episode 54: How to Support Your Liver During Perimenopause
• Episode 29: The Lymphati

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

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Chaos to CalmBy Sarah McLachlan