Mastering Midlife: Real Solutions for Women’s Health
Chaos to Calm
In this episode, Karen shares her personal and professional insights on hormones, metabolism, and women’s health during perimenopause and menopause. She explains common symptoms, debunks myths, and offers practical strategies for managing weight, energy, and well-being. This episode provides empowering advice and an action plan to help you feel your best during the transitional stage of menopause. Chapters: 06:57 – Hormones 101: Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, Cortisol 20:12 – Gut, Liver, and Inflammation 26:41 – Stress, Weight Gain, and Metabolism 31:41 – Diet Myths: Keto,...
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Hormone Specialist Dr. Carrie Jones
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In this episode, Karen welcomes Dr. Carrie Jones, a renowned expert in women’s health and hormones, to break down the often confusing world of hormone testing. Dr. Jones shares her journey from her formative years and education to becoming a leader in hormone education herself, and explains why so many women struggle to get the answers they need about their health. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & Dr. Carrie Jones’ Journey 03:47 – Understanding Hormone Testing: Blood, Saliva & Urine 07:20 – Perimenopause, Symptoms & Testing Myths 10:21 – Navigating Doctors, Blood...
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Reiki Wisdom with Tara
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In this episode, host Karen is joined by Tara, an energy healing practitioner and teacher who blends Reiki, acupressure, and mindfulness to help people release dense energy and reconnect with their life force. Chapters: 02:03 – Tara’s Journey: Childhood, Change & Discovering Reiki 05:51 – What is Reiki? Energy, Healing & Feminine Wisdom 09:05 – Breathwork, Mindfulness & Creating Space 13:08 – Who Seeks Reiki? Healing, Transformation & Self-Discovery 21:27 – Self-Reiki, Empowerment & Teaching Others 28:50 – Tara’s Life Lessons: Presence, Burnout &...
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Recalibrate Your Body's Rhythm
Chaos to Calm
In this episode, Karen shares her personal journey through midlife transitions, opening up about the challenges of perimenopause, loss, and feeling disconnected from herself. She offers compassionate, practical advice for women to rebuild trust in their bodies, manage stress, and make small, sustainable changes. With honesty and encouragement, Karen invites listeners to reconnect with their energy, embrace self-care, and rediscover their sense of joy and confidence. Chapters: 01:07 – Introduction & Karen’s Story 06:36 – Midlife Transitions: Identity, Loss & Overwhelm 15:25...
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Coming Back to Yourself: Reclaiming Energy and Joy in Midlife
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In this heartfelt and empowering episode, Karen addresses the challenges many women face during perimenopause and midlife transitions—low energy, weight gain, bloating, and feeling lost in their own bodies. Drawing from her personal journey and professional expertise, she offers a compassionate roadmap for women to reconnect with themselves and reclaim their vitality. Chapters: 02:31 – Feeling Lost: Life Transitions and Identity 05:57 – Karen’s Story 07:25 – The Impact of Major Life Events 10:54 – Women’s Resilience & Coping 14:07 – The Cost of Putting Others First 17:06...
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Everything is Changing
Chaos to Calm
In this episode, Karen shares her personal transformation from feeling lost and overwhelmed in midlife to reclaiming confidence and vitality through the Chaos to Calm Method. She opens up about navigating perimenopause, coping with loss, and rebuilding after setbacks, emphasizing the importance of listening to your body and embracing change. Karen highlights how small, sustainable shifts and the support of a caring community can help women reconnect with themselves, break cycles of self-sabotage, and experience lasting health and joy. Chapters: 01:04 – Reflecting on Change &...
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Finding Balance After Menopause: Debbie’s Chaos to Calm Story
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In this episode, guest Debbie shares her inspiring journey from feeling overwhelmed and depleted to finding empowerment and balance through the Chaos to Calm Method. At age 63, she discusses overcoming the challenges of menopause, shifting her mindset, and embracing self-forgiveness. Debbie’s story highlights the importance of small, sustainable changes and the power of community support in achieving lasting health and happiness. Chapters: 01:04 – Introducing Debbie’s Story 03:00 – The Turning Point: Discovering the Program 08:00 – Small Changes, Big Impact 13:00 –...
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How to Support Your Body Through Perimenopause and Beyond
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In this episode, Karen breaks down the biggest myths about hormone balance, explains what your hormones are really doing, and shares practical, science-backed steps to help you feel more in control of your body. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the endless advice on “balancing your hormones,” this episode is for you. Chapters: 01:52 The Hormone Balance Myth 05:47 Key Hormones Explained 14:24 What Disrupts Your Hormones 21:04 Real-Life Strategies for Support Connect with Karen: Don't forget to leave a rate & review!
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Looking for Happiness, Found Healing
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In this episode, Karen shares a deeply personal and transformative experience from her recent trip to Spain. She opens up about the challenges she faced, including a separation, the loss of her father and dog, and a significant injury, while exploring how this journey helped her find healing and a new perspective on life. Chapters: 01:28 Today's Different Conversation 02:19 Trip to Spain 08:09 Gabrielle Bernstein's Influence 15:01 Healing and New Beginnings Connect with Karen: Don't forget to leave a rate & review!
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The Midlife Metabolism Roadmap
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In this episode, I discuss the summer season as a time for women to focus on supporting their body and health. The conversation touches on the importance of metabolic health, addressing blood sugar regulation, inflammation reduction, gut and liver health, building muscle, and prioritizing sleep and stress management. Chapters: 05:40 Blood Sugar Regulation 12:16 Lowering Inflammation 00:00 Gut and Liver Health 30:04 Prioritizing Sleep and Stress Management 35:54 Emphasizing the Right Mindset Connect with Karen: Don't forget to leave a rate & review!
info_outlineIn this episode of the Chaos to Calm podcast, the host is joined by special guest Tina Lamontagne, an Ayurveda practitioner. They discuss Tina's journey from the corporate world to becoming an Ayurveda practitioner, the basics of Ayurveda, and how its ancient practices can help elevate health and wellbeing. The conversation covers the three pillars of Ayurveda: food, sleep, and sensuality, the concept of unique constitutions (doshas), and practical lifestyle changes to incorporate Ayurveda into daily routines.
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02:04 Tina's Journey to Ayurveda
08:05 Basics of Ayurveda
09:34 The Three Pillars of Ayurveda
13:30 Deep Dive into the Doshas
26:25 Applying Ayurveda in Daily Life
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