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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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! 

Links Mentioned: 

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

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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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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%.

Looking for help as you navigate perimenopause or menopause, including your search for food freedom? Learn about how to work and learn with me here: https://linktr.ee/Jshuber.

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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.

Looking for help as you navigate perimenopause or menopause? Learn about how to work and learn with me here: https://linktr.ee/Jshuber.

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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.

Want to learn more about how to make peace with food in midlife without feeling like you've given up on yourself?  Learn about how to work and learn with me here: https://linktr.ee/Jshuber!

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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/

Want to learn more about how to make peace with food in midlife without feeling like you've given up on yourself?  Learn about how to work and learn with me here: https://linktr.ee/Jshuber!

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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.

Need help navigating midlife, or trying to make peace with food while still working to improve your health? Find out more about how I can help here: https://linktr.ee/Jshuber

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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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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

Need help making peace with food in midlife, learn about how I work with women in this season of life here: https://linktr.ee/Jshuber

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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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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.

Need help with nutrition in midlife? Or want to make peace with food without feeling like you're giving up on yourself? Visit https://linktr.ee/Jshuber to learn how to work with me.

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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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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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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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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.

Learn more and sign up for this year's FREE non-diet resolution challenge at: https://linktr.ee/Jshuber. 

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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.

Learn more about how I help women make peace with food in midlife here: https://linktr.ee/Jshuber

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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

For information about me and how I help support women in all stages of midlife with non-diet health and hormone support please visit https://linktr.ee/Jshuber

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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.

Need help making peace with food in midlife?  You can find out more about me, and some of the free resources I have to help you here: https://linktr.ee/Jshuber.

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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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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

For information about how I help women make peace with food in midlife, visit www.jennsalibhuber.ca and follow me on Instagram @menopause.nutritionist.

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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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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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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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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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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/

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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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.
 
Looking for more info? Grab my 'What to Expect in Perimenopause' workbook here.

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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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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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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!

To learn more about Michael and the work he does, be sure to check out his website at www.michaelulloa.com or follow him on IG @michaelulloapt.

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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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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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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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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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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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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
 
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause will be out on October 21st, 2025. Pre-order your copy today and help get the word out!

Looking for more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free guides and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links