The Midlife Feast

#131 - Story Session: How Early Menopause Led to Food Freedom with Sarah Dosanjh Nov 18, 2024

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Ever feel like life throws you a curveball (or three) that changes everything? Tune in as we chat with Sarah Dosanjh, who went from being a police officer to a psychotherapist and binge-eating coach after facing early menopause in her 20s. That experience shook up her relationship with food and eventually led her to a dramatically new way of serving others.

Together, we dig into the rollercoaster of emotions that come with menopause, the ups and downs of hormone therapy, and how intuitive eating can break the “last supper” cycle so many of us know too well. Sarah’s story is all about finding acceptance, resilience, and purpose when life doesn’t go as planned. Don’t miss this honest, hope-filled conversation about finding your way through big and overwhelming changes.

To learn more about Sarah Dosanjh and the work she does, be sure to check out her website at www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com and follow her on YouTube @TheBingeEatingTherapist and on IG @the_binge_eating_therapist

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How Can I Tell if Intuitive Eating Is Right For Me? With Sinéad Crowe Nov 11, 2024

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How do you know if you’re finally done with dieting? It’s the million-dollar question, right?
You can start by listening to this conversation with Sinéad Crowe, an intuitive eating counselor and perinatal mental health practitioner, who shares her journey from restrictive diets to a balanced, intuitive relationship with food.

Sinéad opens up about how her struggles with dieting and binge eating came to a head when she saw how it was affecting her son—pushing her to make a lasting change. Together, we talk about the pressures we face in midlife, from changing bodies to managing family and societal expectations. We also dive into practical ways to move past inherited dieting beliefs and prioritize self-care over perfection.
It might just be the nudge of encouragement you need to take the first step on your journey to food freedom!
To learn more about Sinéad and her work, you can't check out her website at www.intuitiveeatinghub.com or follow her on Instagram @intuitive.eating.ireland

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#129 - Breaking the Binge Cycle in Midlife with Stefanie Michele Nov 04, 2024

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Get ready to rethink what you know about binge eating and food addiction in this eye-opening conversation with health coach, occupational therapist, body image, and binge eating coach, Stefanie Michele. With her decades-long journey with binge eating, Stefanie shares insights to help break the stigma around it. You'll learn why binge eating is often more about emotional suppression and dietary restriction than willpower alone.

Stefanie and I unpack common myths from wellness culture, like labeling food—especially sugar—as addictive, and how rigid diet rules can worsen our relationship with food. This episode encourages self-compassion and guilt-free eating as steps toward recovery while exploring the deeper psychological factors at play.

Join us to challenge food addiction myths, let go of restrictive eating cycles, and move toward a balanced, fulfilling approach to food and well-being.
Links Mentioned:
Episode #117: How to Decode Your Cravings in Menopause
To learn more about Stefanie and her work, connect with her on her website at https://stefanie@iamstefaniemichele.com, or follow her on Instagram @iamstefaniemichele.

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#128 Story Session: Navigating ADHD in Midlife and Menopause Oct 28, 2024

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Did you know that October is ADHD awareness month? It is! 🙌🏽

In this story session, I invited community member Jenny to share her ADHD story with us, from her childhood diagnosis in 1984 to the challenges she’s faced in perimenopause. She opens up about the brain fog, anxiety, and her decision to shift away from traditional stimulant medications towards practices like yoga and hiking for relief. I loved hearing her articulate her insights into the unique relationship between ADHD and intuitive eating.

We explore the hurdles of recognizing hunger and fullness cues, as well as Jenny's practical approach to gentle nutrition—focusing on easy, low-effort meal prep. She also talks about the power of community, self-compassion, and how she manages daily life with ADHD using simple strategies like post-its and physical activity. This episode is a comforting and empowering listen for anyone navigating ADHD in midlife.

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#127 - The Truth About Soy in Midlife Oct 21, 2024

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Ever wondered if soy is a friend or foe during menopause? You're definitely not alone. There's so much conflicting information that it’s hard to know what to believe. Some people, like me, are big fans of including soy regularly, while others say it should be avoided completely. It’s a hot topic in the world of nutrition, women’s health, and especially menopause—and today, we’re diving right into it.

I’ll start by clearing up some common myths, then get into the science-backed benefits of soy. Plus, I'll wrap things up with a few easy ways to incorporate more of it into your diet. If you're curious and want to give it a try, I’ve updated my Menopause Nutrition for Undieters Guide with some of my favorite simple, delicious soy-based recipes.

So let’s jump in, bust some myths, and figure out if soy has a place on your plate!

Links Mentioned:
8 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Perimenopause
Breast Cancer Myth Busting with Tamar Rothenberg, RD

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#126 - 3 Reasons Why Intuitive Eating Might Feel Hard with Abbie Attwood Oct 14, 2024

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Can you imagine a world where food choices are driven by joy, not fear? Today I’m joined by non-diet, weight-inclusive dietitian Abbie Attwood to explore the three most common roadblocks to intuitive eating. We dive into the "messy middle," that tricky space where you’ve left behind diet culture but haven’t yet found your sweet spot with your eating habits.

These common hiccups include:
➡️ the impact of fear-based nutrition messaging
➡️ the discomfort of navigating a world without food rules and
➡️ managing feedback from those who don’t understand your decision to step away from dieting

Perhaps most importantly, we highlight the critical role of self-compassion in moving past these roadblocks. Whether you’re struggling with emotional triggers around food or looking for simple ways to make food decisions, this episode will help you move closer to food freedom and body acceptance.

To learn more about Abbie and her work, be sure to visit her website at www.abbieattwoodwellness.com to find her podcast The Full Plate, or follow her on @abbieattwoodwellness on Instagram.

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#125 - Does Your Vagina Need a Coach? with Kim Vopni Oct 07, 2024

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In this episode, we tackle a topic that deserves a heck of a lot more attention than we’re giving it—our pelvic floor. Kim Vopni, the "Vagina Coach," and founder of the “Buff Muff Method” helps us understand what it means to care for your pelvic health through perimenopause and menopause. Kim shares valuable advice on managing common symptoms like painful sex and annoying leaks.

We dive into the genitourinary syndrome of menopause, hormonal changes, and whether those popular biofeedback devices really work. Plus, we both advocate for the benefits of pelvic floor physiotherapy as part of your health routine.

Kim's compassionate guidance offers a reminder that you don’t have to suffer alone or just “suck it up”. Tune in for insights and support, and let us know what you think!

To learn more about Kim and her work, check out her website at www.vaginacoach.com and follow her on IG at @vaginacoach
Links Mentioned:
Episode 88: What Everyone Needs to Know About Pelvic Health in Midlife with Erika Burger

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#124 - Looking Forward to Menopause: Life's Second Spring with Kate Codrington Sep 30, 2024

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What would it take for you to truly embrace and even get excited about this season of life? In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Kate Codrington—author and midlife coach—who always brings such warmth, joy, and wisdom to these conversations.

Together, we talk about the different stages of life as seasons—spring's exploration, summer's energy, autumn's reflection, and winter's rest. Kate and I challenge the idea that menopause is simply about loss and share how we can create gentle, nurturing rhythms to navigate these shifts with more ease.

We’ll also dive into Kate's new Perimenopause Journal, which encourages simple daily self-check-ins, aligning with the seasons to make self-care feel natural and meaningful. This conversation is packed with wisdom, practical tips for self-love, and a fresh perspective on what's possible in midlife!

We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions, so please share them using the button here at the top!

To learn more about Kate and her work, check out her website at https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/, and follow her on @kate_codrington on Instagram.

Links Mentioned:
#74 Heeding the Call for Change with Kate Codrington

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#123 - You Are More Than What You Eat with Dr. Emma Beckett PhD Sep 23, 2024

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Isn’t it refreshing to hear this dieting trope “you are what you eat” turned on its head? In this episode, I had the privilege of chatting with Dr. Emma Beckett, an Australian nutrition scientist and the brilliant mind behind You Are More Than What You Eat. Dr. Beckett’s book dives into the science of eating behaviors, but she makes it all so relatable and easy to understand.

We’re cutting through the noise and addressing why dietary myths and labels like “good” or “bad” can mess with our health and our relationship with food. Dr. Beckett’s approach is all about enjoying your food without stressing over perfection, embracing a flexible and intuitive eating style that actually makes food easy and fun.

Tune in to hear how adding a little flavor can turn nutritious foods into delicious meals, and get practical tips for a more joyful relationship with what’s on your plate.
To learn more about Dr. Emma and her work, be sure to check out her website at www.dremmabeckett-foodnutritionscientist.com and follow her on IG @dremmabeckett

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#122 - 3 Reasons It’s Time to Lean Into Menopause Sep 16, 2024

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Is it just me, or is the “fight menopause” messaging starting to feel a bit stale? Yes, midlife 100% comes with its challenges (many of which we’ll tackle together in Season 5 with the help of some fantastic experts and guests).

But to kick off this season, I wanted to share three reasons why I think life post-menopause is pretty awesome. My favorite being that midlife is this incredible opportunity to transform your relationship with food and your body.

I’ll share how we can learn to work with our bodies rather than fighting them. Join us as we discuss how movement and food—focused on how it makes us feel, not how we look—can make the menopause journey more empowering and even fun.

Plus, you’ll find out where you can connect with me on YouTube and celebrate Menopause Awareness Month in October by joining my free Ditch The Diet Challenge, which includes bonus access to my Midlife and Menopause Undieter's Guide to Intuitive Eating mini-course.

Welcome to Season 5 of the Midlife Feast! I’m so glad you’re here!

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#121 - 5 Things My Sister Wants You to Know About Perimenopause Jul 15, 2024

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Welcome to this week's episode of the Midlife Feast, our season four finale! 🎉 For this special episode, I invited my sister, Friedel to join me. We didn't grow up together, (those details are in the episode) but by luck, we both ended up living in the same city in the Netherlands and I couldn’t be more grateful to be sharing this season of life with her!

We dive into our shared experiences and differences, especially around menopause. While I went through early menopause, my sister, at 46, is just starting perimenopause. Her journey this past year reflects what many go through, wondering, "Is this perimenopause, or am I going crazy?"

Join us as we chat about the five key things she's learned and wished she had known. We laughed a lot during this episode and think you will too.
See you in September 2024 for Season 5 of the podcast!

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Links Mentioned:

#62: How to "Do Less" & "Be More" with Wendy Mccallum

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#120 - Breaking the Stigma: Menopause in the Workplace with Lauren Chiren Jul 08, 2024

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Juggling menopause and a career is incredibly exhausting when you’re faced with the often unpredictable challenges of sleep issues, brain fog, and “crime-scene” periods as I like to call them.
In this episode, I chat with Lauren Chiron, founder of Women of a Certain Stage, about turning menopause from a taboo topic into one of empowerment in the workplace.

Lauren and I explore how job design, recruitment, and HR systems can support menopausal employees. She shares insights on using engagement surveys, training managers, and fostering open dialogue. We also discuss the benefits of social events and peer support groups. I invite you to join us if you want to advocate for a more menopause-friendly workplace.
And if you want to share your experience-positive or negative about navigating menopause and your career, I’d love to hear from you! Just click the link at the top here and send me a text!
To learn more about Lauren and her work, be sure to check out her website at womenofacertainstage.com, and grab her free course: Menopause The Basics
Instagram @themenopausecoach
Linkedin @laurenchiren

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#119 Unfiltered Motherhood in Midlife with Tova Leigh Jul 01, 2024

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What happens when the pressures of motherhood push you to the brink? In this episode, I'm excited to welcome Tova Leigh, a hilarious mother of three (and fellow twin Mom) who brilliantly exposes the realities of motherhood in a world where social media often only projects perfect parenting.
We also explore embracing body changes as we age, shifting our focus from seeking external validation to prioritizing self-care and finding humor in the chaos. Tova is also a huge advocate of educating parents about the hidden dangers for kids online and she shares how she navigates this ongoing challenge.

Join us for this humorous, and relatable conversation that redefines modern parenting and midlife challenges.
To learn more about Tova, check out her website at www.tovaleigh.com or follow her on IG @tova_leigh or Facebook @mythoughtsaboutstuff

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#118: Is Travel & Adventure Your Missing Ingredient in Midlife? with Natasha Muslih Jun 24, 2024

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We're mixing things up and adding some fun to our usual midlife and menopause discussions by talking about travel and adventure.

Join me as I chat with Natasha, aka The Voyagiste, the creative force behind the Food Joy and Body Joy retreats, including the upcoming one in 2025. We'll share details about these life-changing trips and how they help you step out of your comfort zone.

Even if travel seems out of reach, tune in to hear inspiring stories of personal growth from solo and group travel. Discover the incredible impact these adventures can have, whether you're an experienced traveler or just curious!
To learn more about Natasha, be sure to follow her at www.thevoyagiste.com or follow her on IG @thevoyagiste.

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#117: How to Decode Your Cravings in Menopause Jun 17, 2024

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Today we're diving into emotional eating, cravings, and why everyone experiences them at one time or another. We'll also talk about how wellness and diet culture often blame menopause and hormones for cravings. I'll share what we actually know about these cravings and hormone changes. More importantly, I’ll share a framework to help you decode your cravings—whether it's late-night snacking, work-time munchies, or a craving for something crunchy
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#116 - Embracing Intuitive Eating As An Athlete in Midlife with Pam Moore Jun 10, 2024

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Today we’re diving into a fascinating intersection of midlife: athleticism, high-performance sports, and intuitive eating. My guest today is Pam Moore, an occupational therapist who wears many hats: journalist, stand-up comedian, certified intuitive eating counselor, and seasoned athlete with her own journey through disordered eating.

In this episode, we explore the unique challenges faced by midlife athletes who are still competing and striving for peak performance while trying to break free from diet culture. Pam brings her extensive personal and professional experience to our discussion, offering valuable insights and practical advice for anyone navigating midlife as an intuitive eater, especially within the sports world where "food as fuel" and performance metrics dominate conversations.

Whether you're a high-performing athlete or simply someone looking to maintain a healthy relationship with food and your body in midlife, this episode is full of wisdom and support.
To learn more about Pam and the work she does, be sure to check out her website at pam-moore.com to access her free newsletter, Real Nourished and check out her podcast, Real Fit!
Additional Resources
#54: Raising the Red Flag About Eating Disorders in Midlife with Val Schonberg

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#115 -Story Session: How to Run Your Life at Any Size with Sandra Mikulic Jun 03, 2024

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For this Story Session, I’m joined by one of the most authentic examples of joyful movement. Sandra Mikulic is here to share her inspiring journey from treadmill workouts to outdoor trail races. At 43 Sandra started walking on her treadmill, gradually picking up the pace. In 2018, she went on her first outdoor run, a 7K jog. The experience made her feel like an Olympian, despite her modest pace.

This newfound passion led Sandra to sign up for four local races, including a half marathon and three 10Ks. She trained by immersing herself in the running community on YouTube and Instagram, drawing inspiration from diverse runners like Mirna Valerio and Latoya Shauntay Snell. Tune in to hear how running transformed Sandra's life and how she is helping soon-to-be runners everywhere stop hiding behind their size.

To learn more about Sandra, you can check out her website and magazine at www.runyourlife.ca, or follow her IG at @bigfit_i_run.

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#114 - Beyond the Metrics: Getting Intuitive About Bone Health with Rebekah Rotstein May 27, 2024

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As May comes to a close, we're still chatting about bones, osteoporosis, and overall bone health. So the obvious choice was to welcome back Rebekah Rotstein to help us tackle the common worries many of us have after a bone density or DEXA scan, especially when faced with diagnoses like osteoporosis or osteopenia. If you’ve ever been nervous about your T-score and wondered if you’re doing everything right, this episode is for you.

Rebekah will help you understand what T-scores and DEXA scans mean and why these numbers can be helpful but aren't the whole story. Together we share practical tips on other important factors to consider for boosting your confidence and improving bone health, no matter your diagnosis.

Join us for a relaxed and informative conversation that goes beyond the numbers and offers a more intuitive approach to your bone health.
To learn more about Rebekah and her work, check out her website at www.buff-bones.com or follow her on Instagram @gotbuffbones and on Facebook @BuffBones.
Additional Resources
#68: Got Buff Bones? How to Improve Your Bone Fitness & Reduce Your Fracture Risk with Rebekah Rotstein
#69: How to Un-Diet Your Relationship with Movement in Midlife with Christine Chessman
#80: Movement for More in Midlife with Jamie Carbaugh

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#113 -Clean Eating Pitfalls in Midlife & Menopause with Dr. Morgan Francis, Psy.D, LPC May 20, 2024

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We're diving into a tricky topic today: orthorexia. While it’s not officially classified as an eating disorder, it shares a lot of similarities and is a form of disordered eating. What most people don’t understand is that perimenopause is a particularly vulnerable window for developing it.
For this reason, I'm honored to have Dr. Morgan Francis with us—she's an eating disorder therapist and she's here to help us wrap our brains around a definition of orthorexia. You’ll discover how to protect yourself from the traps set for us in midlife by diet and wellness culture. We’ll also dive into how to release all-or-nothing thinking and save room on our plates for carbs!
To learn more about Dr. Morgan and her work, check out her website at scottsdalepremiercounseling.com and follow her on IG at @drmorganfrancis.
Links Mentioned:

#104 Cultivating Body Positivity & Food Neutrality at Home with Tracey Harper
# 94 How to Trade Wellness Culture For Well-being in Midlife with Christy Harrison, RD
# 86 The Problem with Perfectionism with Alana Van Der Sluys
# 54 Raising the Red Flag About Eating Disorders in Midlife with Val Schonberg RD

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#112- How to Stop the Burnout Train in Midlife with Dr. Leigha Saunders, ND May 13, 2024

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If you’ve been around for a while, you’ll recognize today’s guest and know you’re in for a real treat. Sleep expert Dr. Leigha Saunders ND is back to help us make the connection between sleep and burnout-a very common experience in midlife.
As we dive into the challenges of parenting, caregiving, and the never-ending cycle of stress and sleep struggles, we'll help you spot the early signs of burnout—because knowing is half the battle to keeping it at bay.
Dr. Leigha will help us recognize the signs of over-functioning and when we’re confusing our worth with our productivity. We discuss why preventing burnout starts with practicing the art of saying no and allowing our personal values to drive our decision-making! I invite you to intentionally avoid your to-do list and listen to this episode instead!
To learn more about Dr. Leigha Saunders and her work, check out her website at www.leighasaundersnd.com and follow her on IG @drleighasaundersnd.
Links Mentioned:

#22: Why Sleep is So Elusive
#62 How to 'Do Less" & 'Be More'
#71: Sleep Solutions in Midlife

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#111 - It's Time for a Diet-Free Revolution with Dr. Alex Conason, Psy.D. May 06, 2024

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Welcome to another episode of the Midlife Feast! Today, we're diving into my favorite topic: intuitive eating and breaking free from the dieting cycle. Joining us is the incredible Dr. Alexis Conason, a US-based psychologist and author of Diet-Free Revolution.

We're not just scratching the surface here; we're exploring the behavioral and emotional aspects of intuitive eating. Dr. Conason’s approach, woven beautifully with storytelling, offers a fresh perspective that resonates deeply with those on the journey to reclaiming their relationship with food and their bodies.
Whether you're a seasoned dieter or just dipping your toes into this paradigm shift, this conversation reminds us that we're not alone. Dr. Conason’s insights reassure us that we're not broken, and perhaps most importantly, we’re not to blame.
To learn more about Dr. Conason and the work she does, be sure to check out her website at www.drconason.com or follow her on IG @theantidietplan or Facebook at @conasonpsyd.

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#110 - Parenting Without Diet Culture with Oona Hanson Apr 29, 2024

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Join me and parent coach Oona Hanson for a compassionate conversation about the tangled relationship between diet culture, body image, and family dynamics. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal journey through eating disorder recovery, Oona offers helpful insights into the subtle ways language shapes our beliefs about food and self-worth, and how these patterns impact the next generation.

Together, we call out why parenting in the face of eating disorders is so tricky to navigate, and why we have to prioritize understanding and advocating for early intervention over blaming ourselves. We cover fostering positive body image (including how social media plays a part) and Oona shares practical strategies for instilling positive eating habits in children, especially young athletes.
To learn more about Oona and the work she does, be sure to check out her website at www.oonahanson.com or follow her on IG @oona_hanson or on FB @ParentingWithoutDietCulture.

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#109 - The Body Acceptance Mistake That’s Keeping You Stuck in the Suck Apr 22, 2024

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If you're ready to hop off the dieting rollercoaster, you might be starting to wonder what body acceptance really means for you. But here's the thing: a lot of folks mix up body acceptance with giving up, and it’s just not the case!

So, in this quick solo episode, I'm going to offer you a crystal clear definition of what body acceptance is, and what it isn't. The big takeaway? You don't have to stay feeling stuck in the “suck”- as I call it. You can have freedom in your relationship with food and your body AND feel like you’re moving your health in the right direction. I'll share how to kickstart that journey with you in this episode!

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#108 - Breaking Down Barriers to Fitness in Midlife & Beyond with Michael Ulloa Apr 15, 2024

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Building and maintaining new movement habits can feel daunting, especially if you don’t enjoy moving as much as you did in the past, or are learning to navigate changes to your physical abilities in midlife. But as my guest and I both agree, fitness culture has way overcomplicated what counts as success when it comes to fitness goals.

In this episode, personal trainer and nutrition coach, Michael Ulloa joins me to share his inclusive (and refreshing) perspective on fitness. We peel back the layers of industry myths, especially those that relate to us in midlife and menopause, and reveal just how achievable and personal fitness can be.
We have a great chat about the overwhelming mess of health and fitness messaging. If you’re ready to normalize making intuitive and informed decisions that prioritize body autonomy, join us! We’ll also discover what Michael type of movement packs the biggest punch for your mind and body, even if you only have eight minutes a day!
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#107 - Why Diets Don't Work with Dr. Amy Porto, PhD, RD Apr 08, 2024

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If dieting has left you flat-out exhausted mentally, physically, and emotionally, I want to assure you that you are not the problem. The problem is that diets and food rules have called the shots for decades of our lives. New diets mean new rules. More rules mean more confusion. And in midlife, we’re starting to realize that our brains and bodies are tired of trying to do more with less.

But why do you keep wanting to try another diet? And why do most healthcare professionals still recommend them? To help us unpack the many layers of the problems with dieting, I’ve invited Dr. Amy Porto to join me. She will help us understand why dieting “success” is so fleeting and why your real superpower lies in giving yourself permission to explore what hunger, satisfaction, and pleasure mean to you.

So grab a snack and fuel your mind and your body as you listen to this powerful episode!
To learn more about Dr. Amy and her work, connect with her on her website at www.amyporto.com or follow her on Instagram @dr.amyporto or on Facebook @amyportonutrition.

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#106 The Reason Why Body Image Work Feels So Hard with Steph Dodier Apr 01, 2024

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The body acceptance and un-dieting journey is not for the faint of heart. It’s why so many people tell me they will be ready to work with me after they try this “last diet” one more time. Body image work tends to bring up more questions than answers and it takes a lot of courage to sit in all of the emotions that come with the questions.

To help us unpack the many layers of this conversation, I’ve invited nutritionist and body image coach, Steph Dodier to help us understand why our brains naturally associate being thin with being safe, why others feel threatened by people who feel at home in their larger bodies, and how to see your body as a vehicle to experience your life instead of a sign of your worth.
Steph will guide us through what it takes to rewire our brains on this topic and why the experience of being rejected can empower us to learn the strength of resilience and trusting ourselves.

To learn more about Steph and the work she does, be sure to check out her website and podcast at www.stephaniedodier.com and follow her on IG @stephdodier and Facebook @/StephanieDodiernutrition.

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#105 -Dear Diet Culture Diary: What the 80s Taught Us About Food Mar 25, 2024

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In my work supporting women in midlife and menopause, there are some regular and recurring themes to the questions I get. Whether it’s a client, someone in the community, or DMs, they typically go like this:
“I don’t understand what’s wrong with me.” or “There must be something I’m missing.”

I always reassure them by saying, “I can’t tell you how common that is.”

Why is it so common? If you’re over 40, you can thank the 1980s for many of the beliefs you have about food, nutrition, and health. Having grown up in the days before the internet, we didn’t have the luxury of choosing what information we consumed. We were all fed the same messages as the pool of mainstream media was much smaller and less diverse.
In this episode, I’m going to share three beliefs that diet culture fed you and why they are likely overcomplicating your relationship with food and your body. Then I’ll give you three questions you can ask yourself if you’re ready to start un-dieting these beliefs and find a more peaceful relationship with food and your body.

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#104 - Cultivating Body Positivity & Food Neutrality at Home with Tracey Harper Mar 18, 2024

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When we begin to heal from all the damage diet culture has had on our growth and development, it can feel very urgent to get it “right” for our kids and learn how to keep diet culture out of our homes. While this deserves to be a top priority, it requires a lot of grace.
In this episode, nutritionist and fitness coach, Tracey Harper helps us understand why rewriting the narrative for the next generation demands that we continue healing in our relationships with food and our bodies. She will help us frame up conversations that invite young people to get curious about how they relate to their bodies, as well as how to help kids reflect on the impact that the media has on their mental health.

If you worry about the damage that’s already been done, I invite you to join us. This episode will remind you that a growth mindset is key to helping young people embrace body diversity and food neutrality.
To learn more about Tracey and the work she does, check out her website at www.harperhealthandwellness.com, and www.carlycrawfordfyvc.com and follow her on IG at @harperhealthandwellness.

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#103 - Story Session: From Flaws to Features: Embracing Body Acceptance with Christina Testut Mar 11, 2024

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In this special story session, Christina Testut—a kindergarten teacher and champion of body acceptance—joins us this week on The Midlife Feast to share her inspiring un-dieting journey and the lessons that quarantine taught her about embracing body diversity.

She shares why her weight-loss “success story” became unsustainable, physically, mentally, and emotionally. As a mother and educator, she recognized the urgent need to redefine beauty standards for impressionable young people and took a powerful stand by transforming her epiphany into a children's book celebrating all body shapes and sizes.

You can grab the book Embrace Your Features, learn more about Christina and her work on her website, www.christinarunstheworld.com, and follow her on IG @christina_runstheworld or Facebook @christina.testut.

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#102 - Gut Health & Hormones in Midlife: What You Need to Know with Dr. Kim Bretz ND Mar 04, 2024

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Tight pants. Bloating. IBS. Food sensitivities. If you’re one of the many people who have experienced gastrointestinal discomfort in midlife, you know how complex this issue is.
Dr. Kim Bretz ND is joining me to answer some of the most frequently asked gut health questions. She will help us understand that there’s a fair amount of confusion about our gut because we’re navigating both physical symptoms and perceptions all at once. We’ll dive into FODMAPs, why digestive diversity is so important, and why self-directed diets not only add discomfort but actually put us at risk if we don’t know when and how to reintroduce foods.

We’ll also touch on why trying to self-diagnose gut health problems can be an unexpected path to disordered eating patterns.
To learn more about Kim and the work she does, check out her website at www.drkimbretznd.com, download her free guide and follow her on IG @ drkimbretznd or on Facebook @FundamentalsOfHealth.

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#101 - How to Build Habits Without Diets & Food Rules with Heather Sayers Lehman Feb 26, 2024

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Diet and wellness culture do a fantastic job “shoulding” all over us, especially when it comes to the habits we put into place. This pressure does not mix well with our already strained capacity in midlife, making it necessary to ask ourselves if the habits we keep are serving us anymore. That’s why I’ve invited health coach and behavior change expert Heather Sayers Lehman to help us dive into this work.
Habits can be powerful tools, but they should be a reflection of how attuned we are to our own needs and preferences-not diet culture rules. We’ll unpack why we need to focus less on willpower and more on self-compassion. You’ll be so refreshed by the way Heather helps us approach habit change in a way that actually feels aligned and makes the ROI easy to recognize!
To learn more about Heather and her work, connect with her on her website at heathersayerslehman.com or follow her on IG @heathersayerslehman. Also, be sure to tune into her podcast The Air We Breathe.

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#100 - Cheers to 100: Reflecting on the Top 5 Missing Ingredients in Midlife Feb 19, 2024

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Celebrate with me as we toast to the 100th episode of the Midlife Feast! As you know, on every episode of the podcast, I ask my guests what they think the missing ingredient in midlife is. After revisiting the answers in 100 episodes, I want to share with you the top five insights that have reshaped our understanding of midlife and menopause.

As we clink glasses to this journey, I’m celebrating all the incredible guests who have come to share their wisdom and experience, collectively reminding us this is not our mother’s menopause. No one has to navigate this season alone anymore. What’s more, is that we’ve discovered that with the right information, resources, and a trusted community, we have the chance to thrive in this season, not just survive.
But most of all, I am celebrating the fact that you, the listeners have made this such a special community. Thank you for being such loyal listeners, for your regular feedback, and for sharing the show with more of your friends in midlife.
Looking forward, I invite you to continue feasting on all that midlife has in store with more episodes full of vulnerable and empowering discussions!
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#99 - How to Make Room for Connection in Your Relationship in Midlife with Carrie Cohen Feb 12, 2024

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In addition to the emotional and physical changes that can come with midlife, have you ever felt discouraged when you realized that your relationship with your spouse or partner was having its own midlife crisis?

If so, you’re not alone, but you don’t have to stay stuck. Since we’re celebrating Valentine’s Day this week, I thought it would be the perfect time to invite relationship expert Carrie Cohen on the show to talk about why feeling disconnected in relationships and marriage in midlife can happen without us even noticing. She will let us in on why midlife is another transition for our relationship that will need plenty of communication and negotiation until both partners land in a sweet spot.
Best of all, Carrie shares some incredibly practical and powerful tools you can implement in your relationship to get the spark and connection back on the menu again!

To learn more about Carrie and her work, check out her website at www.carriecohencoaching.com and follow her on IG @CarrieCohenCoaching.

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#98 - High Blood Pressure in Menopause and Midlife: The Estrogen Connection with Dr. Alex Verge, ND Feb 05, 2024

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If you have recently been told that you have high blood pressure, (perhaps for the first time ever) there are a couple of things you should know. First, this is not your fault! Second, don’t panic - because Dr. Alex Verge ND is back to help us understand why you’re not alone when it comes to understanding why blood pressure (among so many other things) changes in midlife.
Your blood pressure might even improve as you listen to this episode and hear all of the great suggestions Dr. Alex shares with us to help you feel prepared for your next checkup. We talk about why Dr. Alex advocates for measuring your BP at home, how estrogen contributes to the equation, and what secondary factors to consider if you feel like you’re already doing all the right things.

If you learned something new on this episode, be sure to share it with another friend in this season as a way to celebrate heart health this month!
To learn more about Dr. Alex and her work, check out her website at www.kuraclinic.ca and follow her on Instagram at alexvergend.
Links Mentioned:

Hypertension Canada’s List of Recommended Devices - https://hypertension.ca/public/recommended-devices
US Blood Pressure Validated Device Listing - https://www.validatebp.org/
Stride BP (Joint Initiative with European Society of Hypertension) Validated Blood Pressure Monitors - https://www.stridebp.org/bp-monitors/

Episode 39: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Heart Health, Cholesterol, and Menopause with Dr. Alex Verge, ND

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#97 - The Impact of Ageism on Body Image in Midlife with Deb Benfield, MEd, RDN Jan 29, 2024

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Today we’re tackling a topic we haven’t yet devoted an entire episode to but certainly deserves one! I’ve invited Nutrition & Body Relationship Coach, Deb Benfield to help us explore the subtle but profound impact of ageism on body image in midlife. We cover so much in this one conversation including aging body liberation, what it means to carry internalized ageism, and how that intersects with disordered eating during midlife.

The episode emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, acknowledging losses, and practicing body acceptance. Deb and I get to express our excitement about this life stage, challenge societal norms, and promote a positive and fresh perspective on aging.
To learn more about Deb and her work, be sure to check out her website at www.debrabenfield.com and follow her on IG @agingbodyliberation.

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#96 - Why You're So Tired in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, ND Jan 22, 2024

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One of the biggest challenges of midlife is the fact that so many of us feel flat-out exhausted, even after 8 hours of sleep! That’s why I invited the Fatigue Fixer, Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, ND to help us understand why this chronic exhaustion is so common but also more complex than just having low iron levels.
Sarah will share the four areas you need to explore to discover what's zapping your energy these days. We’ll also dive into why ”meno-rage” could actually be a gift and why we need to allocate more time each day to meet our own needs for nutrition, movement, rest, and pleasure.

To learn more about Sarah and her work, connect with her on her website at www.drsarahv.ca, follow her on Instagram @sarahvadeboncoeur and listen to her podcast The Fatigue Fixer. You can also watch her free masterclass here.

Links Mentioned:

Episode #26 Understanding Cultural Menorage with Mona Eltahawy
Episode #44: What Women in Perimenopause Need to Know About Iron Deficiency with MaryAnn Jacobsen

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#95 - Is Feeling Seen the Missing Part of Your Midlife Story? with Dr Jody Carrington Jan 15, 2024

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Everyone comes from somewhere. It’s a simple, perhaps obvious statement, but one that is more relevant than we might realize. In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist, speaker, and author, Dr. Jody Carrington. Jody believes that finding the courage and the safe places to tell our stories is what we need most as we navigate a distracted and disconnected world.

While I haven’t known Jody for long, we quickly connected over the bathing suit story she shared on her podcast (what she calls the connector of all stories). I hope that by sharing some of these relatable battles with body image, you’ll realize you’re not alone. Jody will also talk about two of the biggest tools for recovery in moments like these: gratitude and agency.
You have a story too, and it needs to be told. Join us if you are craving friendships where we can trade in comparison for the confidence to finally take up space.

To learn more about Jody and her work, connect with her on her website at www. drjodycarrington.com, or follow her on Instagram @drjodycarrington.

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#94 - How to Trade Wellness Culture for Well-being in Midlife with Christy Harrison, RD Jan 08, 2024

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If the pressure from wellness culture leaves you feeling fearful and anxious because of its unattainable standards, it's probably safe to say that it's not truly promoting well-being. And if you've invested time, money, or energy in the myths and promises of wellness culture, you probably haven't seen much ROI on those either.

In this episode, I’m kicking off 2024 with a guest who needs little introduction-Registered Dietitian and author of The Wellness Trap, Christy Harrison. We are taking a deep dive into why clean eating became so trendy (and dangerous), why we are drawn to the fear-based messaging of wellness culture, as well as why it’s so irrelevant to such a large population of the world.
If you’ve been craving an approach to food and body image that is more gentle, nuanced and includes priorities like mental health, community, and the understanding of socioeconomic influences on health disparities, you won’t want to miss this episode!
To learn more about Christy, check out her website at https://christyharrison.com/ or follow her on Instagram @chr1styharrison or join her free membership: https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/

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#93 -5 Ways to Pivot to a Peaceful Relationship with Food and Your Body in 2024 Dec 18, 2023

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As we bid farewell to 2023, I’d like to help you redirect the panic and pressure of New Year’s resolutions that may feel like they are waiting around the corner for you. I’m popping in to offer you some super practical tips for a healthier and more peaceful connection with food and your body, especially this time of year.

I challenge you to give me sixteen minutes to help you see how the peace you crave is absolutely within reach. I’ll share five tips that can help you make confident food decisions, that leave room for the freedom and flexibility you need to thrive in this season.
Wishing you a joyous holiday season, and here's to embracing a more empowered midlife in 2024!

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#92 - From Body Grief to Body Acceptance: The Way Forward with Amanda Mittman Dec 11, 2023

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You know the overwhelming and even sometimes paralyzing feelings you battle when you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror or a photo? It’s when the image we see in front of us doesn’t match the image in our brain. That’s body grief.

In this episode, I’ve invited Registered Dietitian, Amanda Mittman to tackle this subject with me. We’re calling out why body grief has so many layers you might not be aware of, and why it becomes even more complex when the curve balls of perimenopause and aging are added to the mix. While there is a lot to process, you’ll be encouraged to know that you don’t have to stay stuck here either. Amanda shares some incredibly practical strategies for how to move through the pain and into body acceptance, reminding us why it’s just the opposite of just “giving up”.

To learn more about Amanda and the work she does, check out her website at www.happyvalleynutrition.com or follow her on Instagram at @BitchinbodyimageRD.

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#91 - Why Healthcare Needs to Break Up with Diet & Wellness Culture with Dr. Sylvi Martin Dec 04, 2023

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Do you ever have days where you start out eating fat-free for breakfast, go vegan for lunch, and end up eating keto for dinner? Food rules are so appealing and yet so confusing. The problem is that there’s no “best” diet and they all have the same predictable result.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sylvi Martin who will help us expose why so many elements of wellness culture are getting in the way of your ability to thrive and have a normal relationship with food. We’ll also talk about why where you get your information matters as well as why you need to focus on adding foods to your plate instead of trying to keep them off the menu.
To learn more about Dr. Sylvi and her work, check out her website at www.drsylvimartin.com or follow her on Instagram at @dr.sylvimartin.nd or on Facebook at @drsylvimartin.

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#90 - On the Menu: Your Questions About Menopause & Nutrition (Part 3) Nov 27, 2023

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Welcome to the third of a series of bonus episodes of The Midlife Feast, where we're flipping the script! Today, I’m in the hot seat and my podcast manager, Dee-Anna (who just turned 40) will be asking some of the questions asked by those of you in this community!

I had an overwhelming response of fabulous questions, so we are serving the answers to you in a series of bite-sized episodes designed to satisfy your curiosity about diving into gentle nutrition and un-dieting in midlife!

Today we’re tackling:

1️⃣ How do we combat the damage of low-carb and carb-phobia nonsense that's been done by diet and wellness culture?

2️⃣ With all the "experts" out there, how do I know that your advice is the right one? Who has the right advice?

3️⃣ HRT is being pushed at every angle! Can you get through perimenopause and menopause without it or is it really the only way to prevent all the worst case health conditions?

Links Mentioned
Did you miss Part 1 and 2 ? Find it HERE and HERE!

Episode 56: 8 Things I Wish I'd Known About Perimenopause Before My Last Period

Episode 78: Filtering the Fear of Insulin Resistance in Menopause with Val Schonberg, RD

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#89 - Story Session: The Mindset Shifts Laura Needed to Embrace Food Freedom Nov 20, 2023

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In this episode, I invite you to listen as I sit down with Midlife Feast Community member, Laura, a veteran dieter who's now embracing life as an intuitive eater. Laura generously shares her 40-year dieting journey, beginning at age 11, and why it’s so easy to buy into the lie that if you’re not seeing results on a diet, well, you simply aren’t trying hard enough.

We debunk common myths like equating intuitive eating with “giving up” and explaining how it can truly nourish your soul and heart. Laura opens up about her previous restrictive eating habits, and how she now seeks balanced meals that satisfy more than just the palate. We discuss the liberating feeling of giving yourself permission to enjoy food, and how even dining out and treats can fit into a healthy relationship with food.

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#88- What Everyone Needs to Know About Pelvic Health in Midlife with Erika Burger, PT Nov 13, 2023

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While you probably know that pelvic floor therapy can help if you struggle with leaking or postpartum challenges, as you'll discover in this conversation, your pelvis has a much bigger impact on your overall well-being, especially in midlife.

I know because I had the privilege of being treated by my guest today, Erika Burger. She is a highly regarded Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. I went in seeking help for pain with ovulation when I was in perimenopause and left with an understanding of how complex pelvic pain could be.
There are so many painful and inconvenient conditions that can show up in midlife, but many of them are easily treated with the right therapist. So join me in this conversation and learn why I believe pelvic floor therapists are the unsung heroes of midlife!
To learn more about Erika and her work, check out her website at www.thepelvichealthclinic.ca, or follow her on Instagram at @thepelvichealth.clinic or on Facebook at @thepelvichealthclinicbyerika

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#87 - On the Menu: Your Questions About Menopause & Nutrition (Part 2) Nov 09, 2023

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Welcome to the second of a series of bonus episodes of The Midlife Feast, where we're flipping the script! Today, I’m in the hot seat and my podcast manager, Dee-Anna (who just turned 40) will be asking some of the questions asked by those of you in this community!
I had an overwhelming response of fabulous questions, so we are serving the answers to you in a series of bite-sized episodes designed to satisfy your curiosity about diving into gentle nutrition and un-dieting in midlife!
Today we’re tackling:
1️⃣ How can I keep eating healthy during the mood swings that happen in perimenopause and menopause?
2️⃣ What are some ways to stop using food as a numbing or coping mechanism?
3️⃣ How can I discover the freedom to eat freely, without feeling guilty?
Did you miss Part 1? Find it HERE!
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#86 - The Problem with Perfectionism with Alana Van Der Sluys Nov 06, 2023

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Ever found yourself locked in the diet mentality, labeling food as 'good' or 'bad', and feeling the pressure to achieve perfection with every bite? You're not alone!

In this episode, I've invited a fellow certified intuitive eating counselor, Alana Van Der Sluys to help us unpack the insidious role of perfectionism in our eating habits and diet culture. Together, we share personal anecdotes, discuss the pitfalls of the all-or-nothing mindset, the stress of external validation, and shed light on the damaging impact perfectionism has on our overall well-being.
We also give you a sneak peek into Alana's upcoming book, "Freedom with Food and Fitness," a guide to letting go of perfectionism and embracing authenticity. Listen in for a potent mix of candid experiences, expert advice, and practical tips.
To learn more about Alana and her work, connect with her on her website at www.freedomwithfoodandfitness.com , or follow her on Instagram @freedomwithfoodandfitness.
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#85 - What Does Weight-Inclusive Diabetes Care Look Like? with Dr. Gregory Dodell, MD Oct 30, 2023

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In this episode, weight-inclusive endocrinologist, Dr. Gregory Dodell joins me as we continue the conversation we’ve started on the podcast (with Val Schonberg and Danielle Bubblitz) about managing diabetes in midlife

Dr. Dodell emphasizes that diabetes doesn't discriminate based on body size. He advocates for a personalized, intuitive approach to eating, highlighting the importance of listening to your body. We highlight the fact that diabetes can bring emotional challenges, including stigma around medication and feeling like you've failed if diet and exercise alone don't cut it.
So, if you or someone you know is dealing with diabetes, regardless of body size, this episode offers a reassuring and hopeful perspective. You're not alone in this journey!

To learn more about Dr. Dodell and his work, visit him at www.centralparkendocrinology.com and follow him on Instagram @everything_endocrine
Links Mentioned:
Episode 33: How to Ask Your Doctor for Healthcare Instead of Weight-Care with Dr. Maggie Landes
Episode 78: Filtering the Fear of Insulin Resistance with Val Schonberg
Episode 79: Finding Food Freedom with Danielle Bublitz

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#84 - On the Menu: Your Questions About Menopause & Nutrition (Part 1) Oct 26, 2023

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Welcome to the first of a series of bonus episodes of The Midlife Feast, where we're flipping the script! Today, I’m in the hot seat and my podcast manager, Dee-Anna (who just turned 40) will be asking some of the questions asked by those of you in this community!
I had an overwhelming response of fabulous questions, so we are serving the answers to you in a series of bite-sized episodes designed to satisfy your curiosity about diving into gentle nutrition and un-dieting in midlife!
Today we’re tackling:
1️⃣ How can I make myself only eat as much food as my body actually needs and not one calorie more?
2️⃣ What are easy add-ins to meals to boost nutrition?
3️⃣ How do I get help understanding what needs to change in my diet when my doctor doesn’t take me seriously?

Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss these bonus episodes we’re preparing for you!

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#83 - Managing Alcohol & Emotional Hunger in Midlife with Emma Gilmour Oct 23, 2023

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Have you ever taken a moment to press pause just before you reach for your favourite salty snack, sweet treat, or glass of wine when a strong feeling bubbles to the surface? It’s a very human thing to “emotionally eat or drink” but do we know why? Or if that habit is actually helping us to resolve anything??

Today on the podcast psychotherapist and certified alcohol coach, Emma Gilmour will help us understand the deeper connections between our eating and drinking habits in midlife. Emma will share her own transformation journey, offering eye-opening insights for those seeking a better relationship with alcohol and food. Emma even shares some powerful tools to help you get curious without shame so you can discover the courage to move through your emotions instead of getting stuck in them.

To learn more about Emma and her work, connect with her on her website at www.hoperisingcoaching.com or follow her on Instagram @hoperisingcoaching
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#82 - Story Session: From Panic to Peace: Melissa's Food Freedom Journey Oct 16, 2023

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When I did an open call in our Midlife Feast Community for anyone who was willing to do a story session, I was thrilled when long-time member Melissa jumped at the chance to share her story. She shares how she has transitioned from lifetime member of Weight Watchers and all the tracking, measuring, and counting that came with it, to enjoying the freedom of being an intuitive eater.

Melissa also shares her hard-earned wisdom of why we can’t rush the process of un-dieting and why it requires practicing self-compassion at every step. She shares why how she can enjoy a whole piece of cake (instead of 4 bites for 4 points) and she shares the sheer delight she finds in indulging in real coffee creamer each morning.
Links Mentioned:
Midlife Un-dieting Mini-Series
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5

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#81 - Unlocking the Joy of Creativity in Midlife with Meryl Cook Oct 09, 2023

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Midlife is notorious for bringing burnout, but I’d like to flip the script and propose it's actually the perfect time to rediscover joy in midlife! To help us, I’ve invited my friend Meryl Cook to share her passion for helping others find healing through creativity and self-compassion.

Meryl will share her unique creative process that starts with journaling and is a unique blend of writing, sketching, and turning problems into resolutions while connecting with the sensations of joy. We also talk about how midlife is a season to ditch all the things that aren’t serving us anymore.

So, how exactly do you tap into midlife creativity and find your joy? Let's chat, share, and explore together on this incredible journey!

To learn more about Meryl and her work, be sure to check out her website at https://merylcook.ca/, or follow her on Instagram @merylcook or on Linkedin @MerylACook. You can also grab One Loop at a Time, The Creativity Workbook.
Be sure to subscribe to Meryl's webcast: Renegade Conversations too!

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#80- Movement for More in Midlife with Jamie Carbaugh Oct 02, 2023

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When you hear the word “exercise”, what’s the very next word that comes to mind? Pain? Sweat? No thanks? It’s incredibly common to make these associations with movement because we’ve been conditioned to believe that unless we are miserable, it doesn’t count.

In this episode, I’m talking with weight-inclusive fitness trainer, Jamie Carbaugh who will share why she is so passionate about choosing movement for more-of everything! Whether it’s more flexibility, better sleep, or dance parties, Jamie helps her clients meet their goals by ditching rigid exercise ideas and fully surrendering to our body’s intuitive desire to play.
Join us to learn how why it’s worth it to get in touch with your playful intuitions, and why movement still counts even if there’s no “product”.
To learn more about Jamie and her work, connect with her on her website at https://www.fitragamuffin.com/, or follow her on Instagram @fitragamuffin or on YouTube at @fitragamuffin.
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#79 - Finding Food Freedom with Diabetes with Danielle Bublitz Sep 25, 2023

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When it comes to the diabetes conversation, have you ever felt like common sense was the missing ingredient? If so, you’re 100% correct. The fear-based messaging like “you’re just one donut away from diabetes” indicates how out of control it’s become. What I want you to walk away with is knowing that you can make peace with food, even with diabetes- and one of the best ways to do that is through adopting an intuitive eating approach.

To help us tackle this topic, I’ve invited Danielle Bublitz, a weight-neutral registered dietitian who not only specializes in supporting clients with all different types of diabetes but has also lived with diabetes herself since she was a teenager. Danielle will help us debunk some of the most harmful myths about diabetes and help us understand why having diabetes is not your fault.

To learn more about Danielle and her work, connect with her on her website at www.foodfreedomdiabetes.com, or follow her on Instagram @foodfreedomdiabetes or on Facebook @DanielleBublitzRDN.

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#78-Filtering the Fear of Insulin Resistance in Menopause with Val Schonberg, RD Sep 18, 2023

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Are you convinced that with your welcome to midlife and menopause letter, you’re also doomed to develop insulin resistance? It’s not much different from believing that every pregnant woman will also develop gestational diabetes. Is it possible? Sure. Does it happen to everyone? Definitely not.

In this episode, I’ve invited Registered Dietitian, Val Schonberg back on the show to help challenge some of the most common assumptions about insulin resistance for women in menopause. Your body composition can change significantly in menopause, but it doesn’t automatically mean you’ve developed insulin resistance. In most cases, it just means you’re human. Join us as we celebrate normalizing bodies of all shapes and sizes and building boring balanced plates!
To learn more about Val Schonberg and her work, visit her website at www.enlightenUnutrition.com and follow her on Instagram at @V.SchonbergRD or on Facebook @ EnlightenU Nutrition

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#77- Season 4: How to Press the Easy Button on Midlife & Menopause Nutrition Sep 11, 2023

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If you’ve been around here for a season or two, you know that I’ll never be in favor of taking anything off the menu when it comes to nutrition- with one exception: information overload. These days, the problem with making decisions about food in midlife is not due to lack of information. It’s a lack of awareness of the other things that influence our decisions about food!
So in this season, you can look forward to every episode helping you filter through the noise so you can have access to the best experts, research, and tools. Think of this as your personalized road map for discovering how to make confident decisions about food and your body. Hit the easy button on midlife and menopause and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! I’m thrilled you’re here!

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#76- Food Is Not Medicine & Other Ways to Lower the Bar Jul 17, 2023

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Wondering why in the world would a naturopathic doctor and dietitian would suggest that food is not medicine. It’s a great question and one I wanted to tackle for the last episode of season 3. There’s no doubt about it-food does incredible things for our bodies. It fuels, supports, and nourishes us every day. But here’s a little secret: broccoli alone can’t save your life. Food is just food!

The pressure we feel to choose only the most “perfect” foods often ends up taking so much of our time and attention in an already demanding season of life. In this episode, I’ll be sharing 5 ways you can lower the bar to improve your health. I would love to know which one takes the pressure off your relationship with food the most!

I’ve already got so much in store for you for Season 4, so take a minute to catch up on any episodes you’ve missed and I’ll meet you back here in September!

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#75 - Navigating the Messy Middle of Midlife with Ann Douglas Jul 10, 2023

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Midlife is the ultimate “messy middle”, isn’t it? But when we take time to listen to our bodies, get comfortable with not having control, and surround ourselves with authentic community, there are a lot of gifts to discover in this season too! In this episode, I’ve invited Ann Douglas, the author of Navigating the Messy Middle, a book that brilliantly unpacks the challenges and experiences of women in midlife, especially those of us who are parenting teens at the same time!

Part of what makes this middle so messy is that it’s easy to feel like you’re always dropping a ball, between juggling the demands of caretaking, parenting, maintaining a career, or even dodging fear-based media around health and wellness. In this episode, we talk about these familiar challenges and hopefully provide you with a bit of reassurance that you’re not alone, and it will get better. But here’s what I hope will be your #1 takeaway: life is far from over. Midlife is the chance to become your own expert in self-compassion, expression, growth, and trying on new hobbies, all for the joy of it!

To learn more about Ann and her work, be sure to check out her website at anndouglas.ca or follow her on Instagram @annmdouglas on Twitter at @anndouglas , or on Facebook @NavigatingTheMessyMiddle.

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#74 - Heeding the call for change in midlife with Kate Codrington Jul 03, 2023

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Have you ever noticed that as you embrace midlife, you discover this newfound ability to stop doing all the things that just don’t serve you anymore? Isn’t it fantastic? My guest today Kate Codrington is joining me to help us understand that this fresh confidence and freedom has a name, and is also known as the autumn of perimenopause.
But you might be more familiar with the experience of “meno-rage”, where your emotions feel completely out of control which leads us to explode and feel overwhelmed by the fallout. Kate helps us understand that this is an invitation to become aware of the gap between what you need, and what you’ve received at this point in life. When we can identify what we’re missing, we’re better able to find ways to express and use this energy for good and invite more pleasure into our lives daily!
To learn more about Kate and her work, check out her website at https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/, and follow her on @kate_codrington on Instagram.

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#73 -Midlife Un-dieting Q&A with Amanda Bullat, RDN Jun 26, 2023

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Today I have a very special treat for you in this Q&A session with Registered Dietitian Amanda Bullat, who (*spoiler alert*) I am thrilled to announce will be joining us as a regular expert resource in the Midlife Feast community very soon!
In this episode, we tackle three of the most-asked questions about un-dieting in midlife. The answers to these questions are helpful for anyone who has considered intuitive eating before but maybe got bogged down by the most common challenges and misconceptions related to un-dieting.

We talk about how tempting it is to sprinkle in formerly “successful” dieting strategies while you learn to become an intuitive eater, as well as how to challenge the most common fears that pop up when you let go of tracking, measuring, and dieting.

If listening to this episode prompts more questions about starting your intuitive eating journey, make sure to register for the Intuitive Eating Foundations Course which is my free gift to you for the month of June!

To learn more about Amanda and her work, connect with her on her website at www.alpinenutrition.org, or follow her on Instagram @alpinenutrition, on Youtube @AmandaBullatRDN, or tune into the Savor Food and Body Podcast

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#72-Story Session: Un-dieting from wellness culture in midlife Jun 19, 2023

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If you’re navigating any stage of midlife right now, there’s a good chance wellness culture has made an impact on your relationship with food. While the principles of wellness culture tote the appearance of supporting your physical health, the moralization of food can wreak havoc on your mental health by heaping on unnecessary guilt and shame.
In this Story Session episode, a Midlife Feast Community Member joins me to share her journey of un-dieting from wellness culture. She’s learned the importance of letting go of restrictive food rules, how to question societal expectations, and how to prioritize a more balanced sense of well-being.
When we discover the courage to challenge wellness culture's influence in our lives, we can develop a more sustainable relationship with food. And the real payoff is that we have more room for self-discovery and creativity in midlife-two key ingredients for making midlife that much sweeter.

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#71 - Sleep solutions in midlife with Dr. Leigha Saunders ND Jun 12, 2023

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Along with hot flashes, sleep challenges in midlife and menopause can take a toll on your well-being. If you have struggled with sleep in midlife you know firsthand that the lack of sleep makes normal daily tasks feel very taxing. As if that weren’t enough, the anxiety of not being able to sleep takes the exhaustion to the next level.

If getting a good night’s sleep feels hopeless, I invite you to join me and my guest this week, Dr. Leigha Saunders ND. Leigha is a naturopathic sleep doctor who understands the struggle of insomnia and is passionate about helping women in midlife regain the sleep they need to navigate this very demanding season. There is a lot that happens in menopause that is entirely outside of our control, but Leigha will help us refocus our tired and fuzzy brains on what we CAN do to ditch the habits that aren’t helping and retrain our bodies to prepare for good sleep each night, even in the middle of the hormone soup of midlife!
To learn more about Dr. Leigha Saunders and her work, check out her website at www.leighasaundersnd.com and follow her on IG @drleighasaundersnd. Be sure to cash in on her offer to listeners and get $100 off The Better Sleep Bootcamp with coupon code MIDLIFEFEAST100!

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#70- From dieting rock bottom to intuitive eating: 3 common mistakes Jun 05, 2023

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While you may be 1000% sure that spending the rest of your life on a diet is NOT the life for you…have you ever found yourself thinking that the path to becoming an intuitive eater doesn’t feel all that intuitive? If so, welcome! This episode if for you.

The good news is that you are not alone! How do I know? Because of the messages I regularly get from women who are all in what I call the “messy middle” on the road to intuitive eating. Yes, intuitive eating begins with understanding how to stay in tune with your body’s hunger and fullness cues. But it often feels overwhelming as you learn to navigate all of the other reasons we eat. So in this episode, I'll help you sort through three common speed bumps that can bring your intuitive eating journey to a screeching halt. Come listen and see if these reasons are keeping you stuck too.

But what I’m most excited to share with you in this episode is that for the month of June, you can get one week of 100% free access to my Intuitive Eating Beginner’s Course.
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#69 - How to Un-Diet Your Relationship with Movement in Midlife with Christine Chessman May 29, 2023

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If movement had zero impact on your body size, would you still choose to move? If the answer is no, then I encourage you to join me and Christine Chessman in this episode to learn why joyful movement is key to making movement sustainable in midlife and beyond.

If you’ve started an intuitive eating journey, it is not uncommon to feel the desire to break up with your usual workout routine too. But in this conversation, we dive into understanding the non-scale benefits of movement which include self-care, stress relief, strength-building, and perhaps most importantly, learning how to choose to love your body right now.
To learn more about Christine and her work, check out her website at https://hellofitnesschristine.com, follow her on Instagram @hellofitnesschristine, or on Facebook at @@hellofitnesschristine. As a listener, take advantage of 2 Free Classes & Kettle Bells Made Easy!

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#68 - Got Buff Bones? How to improve your bone fitness & reduce your fracture risk with Rebekah Rotstein May 22, 2023

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In honor of Osteoporosis Awareness Month, I’ve invited movement educator Rebekah Rotstein to shed light on the topic of bone health. It’s incredibly common to avoid thinking about the strength of our bones until later in life, which might be too late if your goal is to be resilient and independent as you age. Rebekah shares the many factors we need to understand about bone health and what screenings we need to ask for starting in perimenopause if we haven’t already.
Rebecca will also share her personal journey of being diagnosed with osteoporosis in her late 20s and how she now helps people across the globe get Buff Bones through fun and accessible education and movement.
To learn more about Rebekah and her work, check out her website at www.buff-bones.com or follow her on Instagram @gotbuffbones and on Facebook @BuffBones. Also take advantage of 20% off of the Buff Bones©10 Day Challenge using the code: Bbfeast23

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#67 - Hot Flashes 101: Can you eat to beat the heat? May 15, 2023

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If you’ve begun your menopause journey, you’ve probably had to deal with hot flashes by now. When they first start, they can certainly take you by surprise, especially since the experience of them can vary a lot from person to person. But however they show up, they are always uncomfortable and disruptive.
In this episode, I’m going to break down what is happening in your body (more specifically in your brain) when hot flashes strike. I’ll also share what foods you might be eating or drinking that can impact how often you have them, as well as simple (and tasty) foods you can eat to support the rollercoaster of hormone changes in this age and stage of life

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# 66 - Story Session: How lived experience in menopause changed this dietitian's practice with Tracy Kelly May 08, 2023

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When you’re looking for a medical provider in midlife, finding someone who is committed to listening, staying curious, and staying up to date on research are just some of the top priorities. But when you can find a woman who has some skin in the midlife game, well, many times you’ve hit the jackpot.
My guest on today’s Story Session is health coach and dietitian, Tracy Kelly. She’s sharing her story about how her practice has been transformed as a result of having recently started perimenopause. As universal as the symptoms of menopause can be, each of us has a story to tell. This episode will inspire you to lean into your experience, ask more questions, and discover how to live authentically in what likely feels like someone else’s body on a lot of days.

To learn more about Tracy and her work, check out her website at www.bloomhealthhub.com and follow her on Instagram @tracykellysays.

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#65- The impact of movement on your bone health in menopause with Niamh Daly May 01, 2023

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You probably already know that protecting our bones in midlife and beyond is a top priority. The problem is that like much of the health information we’re exposed to it doesn’t always translate into practical how-to strategies. Instead, it can induce a lot of fear about getting an osteoporosis diagnosis, also known as the “silent disease” since there are so few outward signs and symptoms.
In this episode, I’m joined for a second time by my friend Niamh Daly who will help us understand what is really happening to our bones in post-menopause. She will also help us understand why focusing on movement, balance, and posture are key to slowing bone loss.
You’ll also walk away from this episode with examples of simple low-impact exercises you can do anywhere throughout your day. It’s high time to challenge the idea that movement only happens once a day in concentrated bursts. Your bones will thank you when you do!
To learn more about Niamh and her work, check out her website at yinstinctyoga.com and follow her on Instagram at @yinstinctyoga.

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#64 - Diet-proof your children with Amelia Sherry Apr 24, 2023

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What memories do you have of diet culture as you were growing up? If you’re like many parents in our community, there’s a good chance you’d like to spare your children from these experiences altogether. That’s why I invited Registered Dietitian and author of Diet-Proof Your Daughter, Amelia Sherry to the podcast. We take a deep dive into understanding what’s at the root of our desire for our kids to be healthy and have a healthy relationship with food.

Even if you’ve worked hard to keep diet culture out of your house, there are so many ways our kids can still feel pressured to fit into certain body shape expectations. Amelia will share some helpful questions you can ask your kids in order to challenge common examples of diet, food, and health misinformation. We will also talk about ways to help our kids feel welcome to try, enjoy, and have access to all kinds of food (even sugar) so that they learn how their bodies can communicate with them. If you’re curious about raising intuitive eaters, this episode is a perfect place to start!

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To learn more about Amelia and her work, check out her website at www.nourishher.com and follow her on Instagram at @ameliasherryrd

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#63 - Story Session: Jen's story of premature ovarian insufficiency Apr 17, 2023

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While you would probably guess that the average age of women going through menopause is between 51-52, you might not know that approximately 1% of women go through menopause prematurely before age 40. In today’s story session, I am joined by Midlife Feast Community member, Jen, who is sharing her experience of going through Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI).

It’s easy to imagine how disruptive and confusing it would be to experience symptoms like hot flashes and long gaps between periods at the age of 31. You’ll discover how Jen put the pieces together pre-diagnosis and learned the best ways to support her health post-diagnosis, which included joining The Midlife Feast Community!

To get in touch with Jen, check out her website @chasingwildflowersayurveda.com and tune into her podcast PeaceLove Meditations.

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#62 - How to 'do less' and 'be more' in midlife with Wendy McCallum Apr 10, 2023

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Midlife can be one of the most overwhelming seasons of life. It honestly feels like everything you are responsible for is a non-negotiable. But if you’re feeling like everything in your mind and body is pointing towards burnout, then something has to give- how do choose what to say no to?

In this episode, I’ve invited my friend and Burnout and Alcohol Coach Wendy McCallum back on the show to walk us through how to start making these kinds of tough decisions in midlife. What I love about Wendy is that her advice is so practical and empowers you to take action on what you want most starting today, not tomorrow.
So if you’re searching for ways to show up more intentionally for yourself and everyone around you, do whatever you have to do to let a ball drop for the next thirty minutes and tune into this episode. I know that the nuggets of wisdom you gain from Wendy will be time well spent and the best investment you’ll make in yourself in a long time.

To learn more about Wendy and her work, connect with her on her website at www.wendymccallum.com, or follow her on Instagram @beatburnoutandbooze.

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#61- Feasting with gentle nutrition in midlife with Rachael Hartley, RD Apr 03, 2023

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If you’re burnt out on dieting, you’re probably interested in exploring a concept we talk about a lot around here: gentle nutrition. While most people are eager to get to the “good part” when learning to eat intuitively, gentle nutrition is one of the last steps of the journey of intuitive eating. Why? Because we have to un-do a lot of the default programming leftover from years of dieting and diet culture.

In this episode, I’ve invited fellow non-diet dietitian Rachael Hartley on the show to take a deep dive into understanding gentle nutrition- including who it’s for, how to apply it, and the most common hiccups that people experience along the way. Join us if you’re ready to examine your relationship with food!
To learn more about Rachael Hartley and her work, visit her website at www.rachaelhartleynutrition.com, or follow her on Instagram at @RachaelHartleyRD.

Be sure to grab Rachael’s cookbook: Gentle Nutrition: A Non-Dieting Approach to Healthy Eating for some easy and delicious meal inspiration!

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#60 - Beating the brain fog of menopause Mar 27, 2023

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While you may have expected many of the physical symptoms of menopause, the one that might really take you by surprise is brain fog. If you find daily tasks a real slog, you’re struggling to focus, or just forgetful in ways you would have never dreamed possible-know that this is a very common midlife experience. But what is really going on and is there anything we can do to better support our brains in this season?

In this episode, I’ll share how hormones are the culprits (yet again) and the good news that brain fog won’t last forever! While what you eat won’t make the brain fog totally disappear, there are several things that you can do to support your brain, which I’ll share too. I’ll also let you in on one of the sneaky reasons that brain fog intensifies-and it’s one I bet you haven’t considered!
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#59 - Menopause, movement and body image with Dr. Maria Luque Mar 20, 2023

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When it comes to movement and exercise, how do you define what “counts”? Are you tempted to think that exercise has to be miserable if it’s going to have an impact? If so, you’re definitely not alone, and today’s conversation is just for you.

Join me and my return guest, Dr. Maria Luque, as we take a deep dive into understanding the reasons we have come to believe that the only legitimate forms of exercise must feel like pure torture.
We’ll also discuss why most people mistakenly make body change their motivation for working out, and how staying stuck in that mindset may be hurting your efforts to work on your body image. If that sounds familiar, it’s time to refocus your energy and your efforts. Then you can start making sure that having fun is your number requirement for getting - and staying active.

Please note there were some volume challenges due to unstable wifi during recording, but this conversation was full of so many important takeaways, I couldn't keep it from you!
To learn more about Dr. Maria Luque, and her work, visit her website at
www.FitnessInMenopause.com and follow her on Instagram @drmarialuque, or on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/drmarialuque/.

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#58 -Rest to Reset: Redefining rest and self-care with Suzy Reading Mar 13, 2023

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Rise and grind. No pain, no gain. You snooze, you lose. The overuse of phrases like these is why we’re so damn tired. Rest is not a reward for productivity. It’s a need, and it’s critical for us to function.

While rest is 100 % necessary, discovering what rest means to us personally can be challenging. That’s why I’ve invited psychologist, author, and expert in self-care and rest, Suzy Reading to the show. She will help us explore why we struggle with rest and how doing it well helps us get in tune with our values. Listen and take a close look at your relationship with rest. Then let’s all commit to being underachievers, shall we?
To learn more about Suzy Reading and her work, visit her website at
http://www.suzyreading.co.uk and follow her on Instagram @suzyreading, or on Twitter @suzyreading.

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#57- Story Session: What this therapist wants you to know about making midlife meaningFULL with Alli Spotts-De Lazzer Mar 06, 2023

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If you’ve found the Midlife Feast to be a helpful or refreshing community of women, there’s a good chance you’re on a journey of redefining your relationship with food. Whether you are just starting or years into it, each one of our stories is so important, and so worthy of sharing.

That’s why I was so excited to invite friend, and therapist, Alli Spotts-De Lazzer LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S to come on the podcast. She’s the author of MeaningFULL, 23 Life-Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, & Body Image Issues. Here she has thoughtfully curated stories of women who had the courage to trade diet culture’s empty promises of happiness for a more peaceful and fulfilling path.
One of the biggest ways the health and wellness industry has failed us is by continuing to promote this idea that one-size-fits-all. Join us to discover more about why the problem is not you. Your story is just still unfolding and midlife is the perfect time to discover peace and fulfillment in your relationship with food and your body.

To learn more about Alli Spotts-De Lazzer and her work, visit her website at
www.TherapyHelps.Us and follow her on Instagram @TherapistAlli, on Twitter @TherapistAlli, or on Facebook @Alliwww.TherapyHelps.Us

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#56: 8 things I wish I'd known about perimenopause before my last period Feb 27, 2023

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As many of you already know since I shared it on Instagram, I recently celebrated my 1-year menoversary. It’s officially been one year since my last period, which also means I’m now in post-menopause. Having taken the time to journal and track this journey, I was able to compile a lot of information and compile a list of 8 things I wish someone had shared with me before perimenopause started.

Being part of the “lucky” 20% of women who start perimenopause before 40, I wanted to let you in on what you should look for things you can do to support your body, and even the surprising things you can look forward to!

I hope this will really fill in any gaps or unanswered questions about this stage of life that you might still have. If you were one of the many women who reached out in response to sharing my story, thank you so much for your encouragement, your questions, and for sharing your own stories. Let’s keep the conversation going!

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# 55: Raising the red flag about eating disorders in midlife with Val Schonberg RD Feb 20, 2023

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Midlife is often when the toll of a decade (or more) of time spent trying to lose weight through dieting sets in. And what follows is a new sense of panic, driven by the idea that if you haven’t been able to get comfortable in your own skin by now, time is running out. And as new research suggests, it’s this body dissatisfaction that puts many women at risk of developing eating disorders later in life.

In this episode, I’ve invited Val Schonberg, RD to expose the roots of eating disorders in midlife and why so few people, including the medical community, are noticing how widespread this struggle is for women in perimenopause and menopause. Join us as we talk about why it’s so easy to hide an eating disorder, how we can unintentionally encourage them, and how to identify more of what we can control without compromising our health.

To learn more about Val Schonberg and her work, visit her website at www.enlightenUnutrition.com and follow her on Instagram at @V.SchonbergRD or on Facebook @ EnlightenU Nutrition

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#54: You are not broken: Debunking myths about sexual & reproductive health in menopause with Dr. Kelly Casperson MD Feb 13, 2023

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You are not broken. Can I say it -maybe shout it again? We’ve just all been silently suffering and floundering alone when it comes to reproductive health in menopause. Thankfully doctors like my guest today, author Dr. Kelly Casperson have decided enough is enough. It’s time to tell the truth.
In this conversation, we’ll dive into the impact of marketed perfection on this season of life, why sexual health changes in midlife, and the difference between sexual desire versus arousal. We also unpack the overwhelming amount of misinformation around taking hormones and why they could be the missing ingredient for several aspects of our overall wellness.
To learn more about Dr. Kelly Casperson and her work, including her podcast and book, visit her website at http://www.kellycaspersonmd.com and follow her on Instagram at @kellycaspersonmd.

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#53 - When mental health meets menopause with Dr. Stephanie Bayliss ND Feb 06, 2023

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Have you ever wondered "what the hell is happening" with your mood in midlife? Trust me, you're not alone. And, as Dr. Stephanie Bayliss ND explains, there's a window of vulnerability in midlife that makes anxiety, depression and PMDD more common than ever.
In this episode, we discuss the hormone changes that increase the chances of anxiety and depression, the difference between PMS and PMDD, and discuss hormonal vs non-hormonal treatment options.
Dr. Stephanie Bayliss is a Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Victoria, BC, Canada. She is a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Certified Practitioner and has a particular interest in supporting women's mental health, specifically how our hormones can impact mood. Follow her on Instagram at @drstephaniebayliss.

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#52 - Story session: Making sense of menopause media with Ann Marie McQueen. Jan 30, 2023

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In this story session, I talk to Ann Marie McQueen, a Canadian health and wellness journalist living and working in the Middle East and going through the peri/menopause transition.
In June 2020, Ann Marie founded Hotflash Inc to provide balanced coverage and context about all things menopause via a weekly newsletter and social media, adding a sponsored weekly podcast the following year.
Join us as we talk about her own experience of navigating perimenopause, the problem with mainstream media reporting of midlife and menopause, and how her unique ability to mix curiosity and observation has helped her find her voice in this space.
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#51 - How to get diet culture out of your house with Jenn Messina RD Jan 16, 2023

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When you know better, you do better. And if you're like many of the women in midlife I talk to, your desire to move away from diet culture may be in part motivated by your desire to change things for the next generation...I know mine was.
But getting diet culture out of the house means not only changing our behaviour, but also the language we use to describe food, bodies, and even health in general.
In this episode, dietitian Jenn Messina RD helps us understand why so many of us were programmed into diet culture from a young age, how to go back and repair when you say something you don't mean, and even how to talk to other family members when diet talk is the uninvited guest at the table.
To learn more about Jenn and her work, visit her website at www.jennmessina.com and follow her on Instagram at @jennthedietitian.

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#50 - This is not your mother's menopause and other thoughts on midlife. Jan 10, 2023

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As I get ready to mark my 1-year meno-versary, I reflect on some of the ways that our generation's experience of menopause is different than that of our mothers and grandmothers, including how we talk about it, how we treat it, and how we're helping women thrive in their second season.
But, I also talk about what we still need to work on (in a big way) and what I think is the biggest "missing ingredient" in midlife.

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#49 - The Un-Dieters Guide to Holiday Eating Dec 23, 2022

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Not sure how to manage holiday eating as an intuitive eater? Tune into this quick episode and learn how to stay mindful and intuitive this holiday season. I share some of my best advice for leading with satisfaction and attunement so that you can enjoy all the #foodjoy this season has to offer without feeling like you're lost at sea! Happy holidays!
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#48 - Straight talk about menopause with Amanda Thebe Nov 28, 2022

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Amanda Thebe is a Fitness and Women’s Health Expert with nearly thirty years of experience in the fitness industry and is the author of the Amazon best-selling book, Menopocalypse. As a menopause coach and fitness expert, Amanda is well-known as an advocate for open discussion and dialogue about all things midlife.
Our conversation dives into our own personal experiences of being caught unprepared for perimenopause, our frustrations with the lack of general understanding of midlife in the health and medical community, and our shared hopes about what the future of menopause support should look like.
To learn more about Amanda visit her website at AmandaThebe.com

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#47: Why changing your body isn't the body image fix you're looking for with Kristina Bruce Nov 28, 2022

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When body changes show up in midlife, we often default to thinking that our bodies are the problem. But does losing weight, or changing our body, actually help us build a better body image? That's exactly what Kristina and I explore in this deep dive into body image and body confidence.
As a Body Acceptance Coach, Kristina Bruce specializes in helping women break free from dieting and negative body image. Calling upon her training and as a certified Integrative Life Coach, as well as education in health studies, sociology, yoga, meditation, and self-inquiry methodologies, Kristina works with clients to help them re-connect to their deeper selves so they can live empowering lives in the bodies they have.
To learn more about Kristina's work, visit her website and download The Guide to Body Acceptance.

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#46 - What happens when we stop dieting and move through the stages of un-dieting? Nov 25, 2022

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Un-dieting and intuitive eating can feel like exploring another planet, so in this episode, I'll walk you through the 3 stages of un-dieting, including the "messy middle" where so many people get stuck, and what it feels like when you "arrive" on the other side.
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#45 - Breast cancer and nutrition myth-busting with Tamar Rothenberg, RD Nov 14, 2022

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Nutrition is top of mind in any discussion related to cancer, but it can feel overwhelming trying to wade through the information and misinformation that's out there!
My guest this week is Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RDN, a registered dietitian who specializes in recovery after breast and ovarian cancer in her private practice in Los Angeles. She has a Certificate of Training in Vegetarian Nutrition; and co-led the clinical study, Coping with Cancer in the Kitchen, published in Nutrients. She is the author of a new book, Cancer Diet for the Newly Diagnosed (Rockridge Press, March 2022).
In our chat, we cover some of the most common questions Tamar sees in practice, including two hot-button topics - soy and sugar.
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#44 - What women in perimenopause need to know about iron deficiency with Maryann Jacobsen, RD Nov 07, 2022

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Iron deficiency is by far the most common nutrient deficiency among women, but the chances of being low in this VIP mineral increase in perimenopause. And as Maryann Jacobsen RD and I discuss, you don't have to be clinically anemic to feel the effects of low iron. We discuss why ferritin isn't the only measure we need to be paying attention to in our bloodwork, why the reference values for ferritin may be too low and the symptoms that women in midlife should be on the lookout for.
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#43 - What happens when PCOS meets midlife? with Julie Duffy Dillon Oct 24, 2022

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My guest today is Julie Duffy Dillon, a registered dietitian who helps people with PCOS navigate nutrition and health from a non-diet perspective. As Julie and I discuss, PCOS often gets ignored as menopause comes along and period problems fade, but that's not necessarily in the best interest of health.
You can learn more about Julie, her podcast, and her work at www.julieduffydillon.com and grab her PCOS Power Roadmap at JulieDuffyDillon.com/voice

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#42 - When melatonin and sleep hygiene aren't enough to help you sleep through the night in perimenopause with Sarah Wilde Oct 14, 2022

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Most women notice changes in sleep as they transition through perimenopause, and many go to great lengths to be able to fall asleep, and stay asleep, more easily.
In this episode, Sarah Wilde introduces us to CBTi, and how this novel approach to helping us get more sleep is worth exploring. Sarah helps women sleep better so that they wake up feeling rested and ready to take on their day.
Sarah suffered from insomnia for years after her second child was born, until she discovered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (or CBTi), which transformed her sleep at night.
Fast forward through a career change from attorney to Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist, Sarah now helps peri- and post-menopausal women to get better quality sleep using natural and proven CBTi. You can learn more about Sarah on her website or follow her on Instagram @beyond_insomnia.

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#41 - What's missing from most conversations about menopause nutrition? Oct 14, 2022

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In this solo episode I talk about what I think are 3 "missing ingredients" from most conversations about menopause nutrition, and introduce you to The Midlife Feast Community membership.
Learn more about The Midlife Feast Community membership here - doors are open until October 31st. Come and gather, grow and nourish with us in midlife!
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#40 - Is it stress or is it perimenopause with Dr. Fionnuala Barton Oct 10, 2022

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Perimenopause and the symptoms of stress can overlap quite significantly, especially when it comes to mood, sleep and energy. And as Dr. Barton and I talk about in this episode, that overlap puts some women at a disadvantage when seeking care.
Dr Fionnuala is a GP, women’s health doctor, and member of the British Menopause Society. She is passionate about empowering women to optimise their physical and emotional wellness using a proactive, informative, and holistic approach to Perimenopause and menopause. Drawing on both clinical and personal experiences she provides consultations remotely via video or in person in Hertfordshire to integrate evidence-based and personalised HRT regimes in an empathetic and collaborative way.
Learn more about Dr Barton at www.themenopausemedic.com and follow her on Instagram at @themenopausemedic.
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#39 - What every woman needs to know about cholesterol, heart health and menopause with Dr. Alex Verge, ND Oct 03, 2022

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Did you know that globally, cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in women? Research suggests that 1 out of 2 women don't, and this conversation with Dr. Alex Verge ND about cholesterol, heart health, and menopause is full of things women need to know as they go through the menopause transition. We discuss myths about cholesterol, the role of diet vs genetics, and why dietary dogma often gets in the way of making changes that stick.
Dr. Alexandra Verge is a naturopathic doctor who loves talking about heart health. In her 20 years of clinical work, her focus has shifted from general practice to issues more commonly experienced by people as they age; arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, and, in particular, cardiovascular disease. In fact, in recent years, Alex would say that the subject has, well, captured her heart. She especially loves helping people better understand how high blood pressure and cholesterol can affect their current and future cardiovascular risk while developing workable yet effective management strategies.
Follow her on Instagram @alexvergend and check out her diet and blood pressure resource via https://linktr.ee/alexvergend
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#38 What's on the menu for season 3? And my big surprise! Oct 01, 2022

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Welcome to season 3 of The Midlife Feast! In this episode, I share some of the highlights from my first year of podcasting, what you've told me you want more of, and what topics are on the menu this season! I also spill the beans about one of the big surprises I've been working on.
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#37 Just say no to Keto, especially in midlife. Jul 18, 2022

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This is it, the episode so many of you have requested! In this solo episode, I break down the science of keto, why it does more harm than good, and I end by sharing my own personal story with keto and why I'm so passionate about keeping keto out of the midlife and menopause conversations.
P.S. There's also a disclaimer so be sure to listen to the beginning for the "ground rules". ;)

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#36 Story Session - When midlife rocks the foundation of your relationship with food and your body Jul 11, 2022

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Welcome to this week's story session episode with Lisa, who discovered food freedom and body confidence in midlife after a lifetime of dieting. Lisa shares her experience with meno-rage, how she discovered intuitive eating after a last-ditch effort to lose weight didn't "work", and what she wants younger women to know about life as an un-dieter.
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#35 Fertility after 40 with Dr. Jordan Robertson ND Jul 04, 2022

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Today's episode of The Midlife Feast may not be of interest to everyone, but it's an important conversation to have as many women often find themselves trying to conceive after 40. And the hormonal changes that are happening in perimenopause can make getting pregnant, and staying pregnant, more challenging.
Dr. Jordan Robertson ND is my guest today, and we talk about why fertility declines as we age, what hormones are involved in assessing fertility, why integrative approaches may be better than alternative ones, and why you shouldn't lose hope if you find yourself struggling to conceive.
Dr. Jordan is a Naturopathic Doctor, author, and podcaster who is taking women's health research and making it more accessible for the everyday woman. Her mission is to create confident women's health consumers and help women learn to take care of themselves and their families with the best research in integrative and conventional medicine. Learn more about Dr. Jordan at www.drjordannd.com

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#34 Story Session - What happens when menopause comes early and ahead of schedule Jun 27, 2022

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This week's episode is a story session about Lindsay's experience of going into menopause at 42, and what she'd like others to know about her experience.
While perimenopause is often missed, or misdiagnosed for several years, it's even more likely to be missed for women who go into menopause early before the age of 45.
And for women who stop having periods earlier than expected, it's important to have a hormone-savvy practitioner on their team to help them manage the long-term risks of being without estrogen for longer than expected.
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#33 How to ask your doctor for healthcare instead of weight-care with Dr. Maggie Landes MD Jun 20, 2022

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Even if you're not on an anti-diet journey, you're going to want to listen to this episode with Dr. Maggie Landes MD. We talk about her cancer diagnosis and how her journey convinced her to break up with the BMI, why most clinical encounters don't require your weight (and how to talk to your doctor about it), and why telling someone to "lose weight" is not only bad medicine but unethical.
Maggie Landes is a board-certified physician, public health nutritionist, and anti-diet wellness expert. Her dual-mission is focused on not just helping women in midlife escape the grips of diet culture and recover from their lifelong turbulent relationship with food, but Maggie, in her Pro2Pro services, supports other health professionals to participate in, and promote, a weight-neutral approach to practice.

She is also the creator and host of “The Eatfluencer Podcast” where she and her guests unpack all the issues related to constructing a healthy, complete, and high-quality life unlimited by the oppression of diet culture.

All of her personal coaching and programs support the Health at Every Size philosophy (HAES®), the framework of Intuitive Eating, and a weight-inclusive, body-neutral approach to health and wellness.

Learn more at https://www.maggielandesmd.com and grab her “Client to Clinic” Health Pro Resource Bundle here https://www.maggielandesmd.com/pro2pro

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#32 Day 5: Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries - What menopause nutrition looks like as an un-dieter May 21, 2022

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In today's final episode, I'm ending the Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries by talking about what happens when un-dieting meets menopause nutrition, and how gentle nutrition can help you make peace with food and meet your health and nutrition goals by discussing my '4 Pillars of Intuitive Nutrition.
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#31 Day 4: Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries - Why you can't rush gentle nutrition May 20, 2022

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Welcome to Day 4 of the 'Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries. Have you ever tried to write an essay about a book after having skipped the middle and gone right to the end? If so, then you know that the ending doesn't always make sense if you don't know the whole story.
Gentle nutrition is the intuitive eating principle that everyone wants to dive into, but in today's episode I explain why the work of un-dieting needs to come first, otherwise you risk turning intuitive eating into another diet.
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#30 Day 3: Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries - Why we need to say 'yes' instead of 'no' with food May 19, 2022

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Welcome to Day 3 of my Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries. You've probably heard mindset described in relation to goal setting before, but today's episode isn't about staying focused on your goal, or how to adopt a "winning" mindset.
It's about permission vs. restriction and what happens to our brain when we say YES instead of NO. Understanding why control creates craving may be the "aha" moment you've been looking for to get out of the diet mentality and make peace with food.

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#29 Day 2: Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries - 3 beliefs you need to un-diet in midlife May 17, 2022

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Welcome to Day 2 of the Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries. and today we're digging into 3 common beliefs you need to un-diet to have a more peaceful relationship with food.
I break down why you can let go of the fear that food is "addictive", why weight isn't a proxy for health, and that willpower isn't the reason why diets haven't worked for you.

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#28 Day 1: Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries - Why weight loss may not be the goal you're after May 17, 2022

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Welcome to my 5-day miniseries on Un-Dieting in Midlife. Today is day 1, and in this short episode I'm talking about why making your nutrition goals primarily about weight loss may be keeping you from what you're really looking for.
I talk about why the desire for weight loss keeps us stuck in the diet cycle, and the beliefs that we need to change about diet, weight, and health to get out of the diet mentality (without feeling like we're free-falling!), and into a more sustainable relationship with food. If you can't imagine a world where your decisions about food aren't based on changing your weight, you'll definitely want to tune in.
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#27 Story Session - When perimenopause makes a crash landing with Amanda Bullat, RDN May 09, 2022

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Perimenopause often shows up at a time in our lives when there's a lot going on. Work and family obligations may be expected life demands, but navigating the loss of a parent and a spouse's major health concerns may not be. Today's story session with Amanda Bullat RDN, a fellow non-diet dietitian who works with women in midlife, shares her experience of navigating the hormonal ups and downs that crash-landed into her life while she was in her late 30s.
Amanda specializes in supporting middle-aged women of all sizes who are struggling with
disordered eating, chronic dieting, eating disorders, and body shame. Using the frameworks of Intuitive Eating, Health At Every Size®, and the therapeutic Be Body Positive Model® created by The Body Positive, Amanda supports clients as they re-discover how to Savor Food & Body.
To learn more about Amanda, visit her website at www.alpinenutrition.org or follow her on Instagram @alpinenutrition.

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#26 Understanding cultural meno-rage with Mona Eltahawy May 02, 2022

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Meno-rage: IYKYK. But why does it happen? Who do so many women from all walks of life relate to this volcano of anger? Is it just hormonal? Or is is cultural?
Mona Eltahawy is my guest this week, and we break down the cultural understanding of meno-rage, and what women can do about it.
Mona Eltahawy is a feminist author, commentator and disruptor of patriarchy. She is founder and editor-in-chief of the newsletter FEMINIST GIANT.

Her first book Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution (2105) targeted patriarchy in the Middle East and North Africa and her second The Seven Necessary Sins For Women and Girls (2019) took her disruption worldwide. Her commentary has appeared in media around the world.
Support her latest project (which I'm also a part of) at https://unbound.com/books/bloody-hell-and-other-stories/.

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#25 Redefining strength in midlife and menopause with Dr. Maria Luque Apr 25, 2022

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We've all heard the advice about strength training in midlife and menopause, but not everyone knows why it's so important, or how to create a relationship with strength training that fits into your life.
And like most things related to exercise, the conversation around strength training often gets caught up in talk about metabolism and weight, leaving many women feeling like they're doing something wrong if it's "not working".
So I love the conversation that I have with Dr. Maria Luque because we talk about what strength training actually is, why it's important to maintain muscle in midlife, how much and how often we should be incorporating strength-focused movement, and how to avoid the pitfalls of "all or nothing" thinking.
Dr. Maria Luque is a fitness expert, health science professor, menopause nerd, and busy mother passionate about sharing knowledge and helping women lead healthier, happier lives. She's the creator of Fitness in Menopause, a company dedicated to helping women navigate the challenges and rewards of menopause. She currently holds both graduate and post-graduate degrees in health sciences and certifications as Certified Health Education Specialist and ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist. In her Fitness in Menopause Masterclass she helps women find the fun in movement during menopause and her course Menopausal Fitness: Training the Menopausal Client is a NASM, AFAA, and ACE- accredited continuing education course for fitness professionals. She teaches at the College of Health and Human Services at Trident University International and is a freelance writer for fitness publications.

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#24 Story Session - Why midlife is the perfect time to "start anywhere" with Crystal Garrett Apr 18, 2022

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This week's podcast is a bit different than most of the "story sessions" I've done before. Like me, Crystal was bitten by the midlife creativity bug and she wants to inspire you to "start anywhere" too!
Crystal Garrett is a broadcaster turned podcaster and host of the Start Anywhere Podcast. She is also a communications consultant, running and motivation coach and Pilates instructor.
Crystal says she has two passions: telling stories and running. She has more than two decades of experience as a renowned broadcast journalist, TV and radio host, anchor, reporter, and producer. Crystal is also former national-class middle distance runner and former member of Canada’s national team for 10 K. She has helped coach two university teams to championship titles.
Crystal says she owes everything good in her life to running, which she discovered accidentally at age 12. Since then, running has been an ongoing source of joy, confidence, friendships, and travel opportunities. Running opened the door to her career in broadcasting. Crystal met her husband of 25 years on her university track team, and she still runs for fun with him several times per week. Occasionally, she runs with her three teenaged children. You can learn more about Crystal and her podcast here: https://linktr.ee/crystaljoygarrett
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#23 Cooking with Phytoestrogens in Menopause with Fiona Staunton Apr 11, 2022

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Beans and lentils are a midlife gal's best friend, and not just because they're a source of phytoestrogens! They're versatile, tasty, and a great source of fiber and protein. But if adding them into your regular diet has been a challenge, Fiona will inspire you to give them a try! We had a great conversation about why Fiona's personal experience of going into medical menopause prompted her to cook with beans and lentils more often, how phytoestrogens may help some women manage the symptoms of menopause, why soy doesn't have to be feared and she shares her best tips for easy and delicious ways to enjoy them regularly.
Fiona Staunton is a culinary tutor at Fiona's food for life, She is a trained chef with a degree in education and inspires people to cook from scratch and nourish themselves and those around them. Her six-week virtual cooking course aims to alleviate symptoms of menopause and perimenopause in women to improve their day-to-day lives through educated meal plans and nutritional recipes that the whole family will love. She herself is in medically-induced menopause since 45 due to breast cancer, so HRT is not an option. She makes cooking good food uncomplicated. Learn more about her cooking course here: https://www.fionasfoodforlife.ie/
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#22 Why sleep is so elusive in midlife with Dr. Leigha Saunders ND Apr 04, 2022

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If you're one of the estimated 40-60% of women who experience sleep changes in perimenopause or menopause, you're going to want to tune in to this episode! We discuss why sleep changes so much as our hormones change, why falling asleep and staying asleep aren't always the same thing, and the solutions we should be exploring to prioritize getting a full night's rest. We also cover the topic of meal timing, and what you should be eating to get more zzzs.
Dr. Leigha Saunders is a naturopathic doctor obsessed with all things sleep. In her waking hours, you can find her on a mission to help other women gain energy, balance their moods, regulate hormones and sleep deep at night - particularly as they navigate hormone changes from PMS to menopause.

Her goal is to help women reclaim their rest so they can do what sets their soul on fire during the day. Leigha's ultimate mission is to help women chase their dreams, not exhaustion!

Outside of work, you can find Leigha on her paddle board, under one of her mom's homemade quilts with a coffee or tea (depending on the time of day, of course!), soaking in her hot tub or playing fire rescue with her son.

You can learn more about Dr. Leigha and her online program at www.thesleepfix.com. Use the code MIDLIFEFEAST to save 10%.
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#21 Story Session - How to feel less alone when perimenopause starts earlier than expected Mar 28, 2022

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This story session shares Cherie's story of going into perimenopause in her mid-30s, earlier than anyone was expecting. Cherie shares how she felt when her medical provider dismissed her concerns, and how she's had to expand her support circle to get the help she needed to cope with meno-rage and body changes, two common early symptoms of perimenopause.
Women who enter perimenopause before 40 often feel dismissed when they bring up the possibility of hormone changes related to perimenopause, and are more likely to go years before getting treatment.
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#20 Redefining personal style in midlife with Dacy Gillespie Mar 21, 2022

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Is your closet filled with clothes that no longer fit your body today? Do you wear styles that society has deemed "flattering" to your body, or do you allow your personal aesthetic to define your wardrobe?
Dacy Gillespie is a personal stylist and creator of Mindful Closet. She empowers women to be their authentic selves through their clothes and is bringing conversations about intuitive eating, HAES (Health At Every Size), and inclusivity to her work in very meaningful ways. Follow her on Instagram and sign up for her newsletter to learn from her.
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#19 What's really feeding you in midlife? with guest Sara Smeaton Mar 14, 2022

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This episode is for anyone who has ever felt trapped by the "shoulds" and is starting to ask themselves "what do I actually want and need" at this stage of life? Sara and I talk the pleasure deficit of midlife, why we feel drawn to a more connected and attuned life as we go through perimenopause and menopause, and why our ability to sacrifice ourselves for others becomes so uncomfortable.
Sara Smeaton is a professional certified coach and facilitator whose group program, Ignite Midlife, helps midlife women create their next chapter with possibility, intention, and power. You can connect with Sara through her website [https://sarasmeaton.com] where you will find free Power Years™ resources, articles, interviews, and information about her group and one-on-one offerings. Follow Sara on Instagram at @ssmeaton [https://www.instagram.com/ssmeaton/] and connect on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-smeaton/
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#18 What to expect when you're not expecting perimenopause & menopause - The family edition Mar 07, 2022

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I'm kicking off season 2 of 'The Midlife Feast' with an episode for the family and friends of anyone who is in perimenopause and menopause. It's a mix of a bird's eye view of the hormonal changes at play, but also a compilation of feedback from over 100 women who are in perimenopause and menopause who shared how they're feeling as they go through this transition, and what they need from the people who love them.
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Season 2 trailer! Mar 01, 2022

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Season 2 launches on March 7th! And I've got lots of amazing guests and topics to bring to you this season including how to talk to your partner and family about perimenopause and menopause, sleep solutions, the importance of movement in midlife, fertility after 40, and many more. Subscribe and mark your calendars!
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#17 Week 5 - Finding Joy in Movement with Gill Whelan Jan 29, 2022

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Is exercise something you mainly do to burn calories? Or do you enjoy moving your body because it feels good? If your exercise routine exists only as part of a calorie in/out equation, you'll want to listen to how Gill Whelan, fitness and wellness coach, is working hard to shift the mindset around movement and ditch the diet culture narratives that we hold.
To learn more about Gill and her online wellness community visit www.whelanwellness.ca
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#16 Week 4 - Practical Self-Compassion in Midlife with Henny Flynn Jan 22, 2022

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Do you find it hard to be kind to yourself when you notice the changes that come with midlife? Or feel trapped in a body that seems to have a mind of its own? Listen and learn from Henny Flynn as we discuss the stories we tell ourselves, and how to apply practical self-compassion to our midlife experience.
To learn more about Henny, including her podcast and books, visit her website.
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#15 Week 3 - Clothing & body confidence with Dacy Gillespie Jan 15, 2022

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How do you get dressed in the morning? What determines what you buy? Function or flattery? Dacy Gillespie joins me for week 3 of the 'Non-Diet Resolution Challenge and talks to us about challenging the beliefs we hold about clothing, how we feel when something doesn't fit anymore, and how to let go of clothes that aren't working for us anymore.
Learn more about Dacy and the work she does to help you feel confident in your clothes.
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#14 Week 2 - Challenge your beliefs about alcohol with Wendy McCallum Jan 08, 2022

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Welcome to Week 2 of the Non-Diet Resolution Challenge. This week's guest is Wendy McCallum, burnout and alcohol coach and she's here to challenge your change around alcohol. Even if you're already doing "dry January", have a listen and learn how to make changes to your relationship with alcohol, without having to "white knuckle" it with willpower.
For more info about Wendy visit www.wendymccallum.com/myths.

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#13 Week 1 of the Non-Diet Resolution Challenge - How to "Add-In" Gentle Nutrition Jan 01, 2022

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Happy New Year! Welcome to the 2022 Non-Diet Resolution challenge!
I kick off the challenge by talking about the concept of gentle nutrition, and how it can guide us to eating intuitively with intention. Listen in, and then check out the workbook!

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#12- Don’t be fooled - Challenge your change with a non-diet resolution Dec 20, 2021

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Tired of making new year's resolutions that fail? Learn why they fail, and how to avoid falling into the diet trap in January. Challenge your change with this year's non-diet resolution by learning how to stay out of all-or-nothing thinking, and embrace the process of change instead of only the outcome.
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#11 - Food, Mood & Menopause and the meno-rage connection Dec 13, 2021

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Got meno-rage? Those moments of white-hot anger that erupt before we even understand what's happened? Join me for this quick solo episode and learn why changes in estrogen and progesterone affect our emotional filter, and how food (especially our relationship with food) can affect our capacity for stress in midlife.
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#10 - Why hormone testing isn't the crystal ball we want it to be with Dr. Jordan Robertson ND Dec 06, 2021

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Dr. Jordan is a Naturopathic Doctor, author, and podcaster
who is taking women's health research and making it
more accessible for the everyday woman. Her mission is to
create confident women's health consumers and help
women learn to take care of themselves and their families
with the best research in integrative and conventional
medicine. Learn more about Dr. Jordan at www.drjordannd.com

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#9 - Story Session - Reclaiming the 'life' in midlife after a lifetime of dieting Nov 29, 2021

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It's time for another story session, and Erin's story about reclaiming her life after turning 40 is sure to inspire you. She shares about the moment she realized that she wanted more out of life than diet culture could offer, how her relationship with food has become joyful and peaceful now that she's an intuitive eater, and how offering self-compassion to her younger self has been part of her healing process.
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#8 - De-bunking HRT with Dr. Annice Mukherjee. Nov 22, 2021

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Is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) everything it's cracked up to be? Who should (and shouldn't) use it? When, and for how long? Do the benefits outweigh the risks?
These are just a few of the questions I cover in this episode of The Midlife Feast with my guest Dr. Annice Mukherjee, a consultant endocrinologist, hormone expert, and author of 'The Complete Guide to The Menopause'. Dr. Mkherjee brings her three decades of experience to the midlife table, along with her personal experience of going through early menopause due to a cancer diagnosis ten years ago.
We discuss why women were scared off of hormone therapy in 2001, and what has changed in the past 20 years since the results of the WHI study were published.
You can find out more about Dr. Annice and her book on her website: https://linktr.ee/annicemd
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#7 - Why 'burnout' is the new midlife crisis for women Nov 15, 2021

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Burnout amongst women in midlife is on the rise, and for good reason. We're juggling all the balls, and even though we feel like we're "handling it", our ability to cope with the chronic demands of life may not be what it seems. Wendy McCallum is a balance, burnout, and alcohol coach and she talks to us about what's really behind burnout for women in midlife, and what steps we can take to prevent it from happening. You can learn more about Wendy at www.wendymccallum.com
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#6 - Why satisfaction matters in midlife Nov 08, 2021

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Have you ever wondered why you feel hungry all the time? Or can't stop eating even after you're full? Or maybe you feel like you have a handle on nutrition, but think that portion control is your "problem?" If so, tune in and learn why I think the satisfaction factor is a key ingredient that's missing in our relationship with food in midlife. And learn what key questions you can start asking yourself to start shifting your mindset.
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#5 - Story session - What happens when your relationship with food unravels in midlife? Nov 01, 2021

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In this episode of The Midlife Feast, you'll hear from a woman whose entire belief system around food crumbled in midlife. Listen to her story of unravelling, and the steps she's taking to rebuild a relationship with food for her and her family that leaves diet and wellness culture out of the conversation.
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#4 - Is "real" body confidence possible? And what does look like? Oct 25, 2021

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Body confidence often feels like the final frontier for many women, and sometimes it can feel impossible. What does real body confidence look like? And what can women in all bodies start (and stop!) doing to feel good in their skin, and have compassion when they have a "bad body day". I talk to Dr. Jillian Murphy, creator of the food freedom and body love method about what it takes to develop "real" body confidence.
For more info about Jillian's work, see www.foodfreedombodylove.com
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#3 - Is pleasure the missing ingredient in midlife? Oct 18, 2021

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Feel like something is missing in midlife, but can't quite put your finger on it? Niamh Daly believes that pleasure is a missing ingredient in midlife and talks to us about how accessing the little pleasures in life can foster connection with ourselves in this season of life.
To learn more about Niamh, visit https://yinstinctyoga.com/
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Part 2: The Hormone Soup of Midlife Oct 09, 2021

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On today's 'Midlife Feast' menu is what to expect as you enter perimenopause and wait to cross the "finish line" at menopause. Can you be in perimenopause if you haven't missed a period? Tune in to find out.
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Part 1: The Hormone Soup of Midlife Oct 09, 2021

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Have you ever wondered "is this perimenopause or am I going crazy"? If so, then this is the episode for you. I break down the hormone changes at the root of why everything feels, and looks different when we enter perimenopause.
For more information about how I help women in midlife make peace with food, their hot flashes and midlife, click here to download my free guide, read the latest blog post or book a connection call.
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Looking for more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free resources and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links

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