Episodes
#187 – Second Helpings – Decoding Cravings & Emotional Hunger in Midlife & Menopause
If your cravings feel more intense than ever, you're not alone. In this second helping (my creative take on replay 🤣) of episode 117, I'm tackling one of the most-asked questions in my inbox: why do cravings feel so out of control in perimenopause and menopause, and what can you do about it? Spoiler alert: […]
#186: GLP-1s, Intuitive Eating & Finding Food Freedom: A conversation with Sam Previte RD
Food freedom is permission to say yes to cake, but it's also permission to say no to dessert because you're full, satisfied, and know you can have it anytime you want. That's the level of trust and attunement I'm talking about in this conversation with Sam Previte, registered dietitian and founder of Find Food Freedom. […]
#183: Decision Fatigue and Menopause: Why "What's for Dinner?" Makes You Want to Scream
Decision fatigue isn't about willpower – it's about how many decisions you're being asked to make when your capacity is already maxed out. And if you've been caught in the diet cycle for years (or decades), you know exactly what I'm talking about. After 25 different diet plans competing for space in your head, every […]
#180: Seed Oils, Protein Obsession & Nutrition Misinformation: Cutting Through the Noise with Colleen Christensen, RD
Ever feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice? One influencer swears by seed oils while another demonizes them. Your feed is flooded with "80 grams of protein" meal challenges, and you're left wondering: what should I actually believe? In this episode, I sit down with Colleen Christensen, registered dietitian, recovering perfectionist, and the compassionate voice behind […]
#179 – Fiber Without The Fuss in Midlife and Menopause
If you’ve been told you should get more fiber but feel confused by the fiber-maxing trend and don’t want it to become a full-time job, this episode is for you. In this episode, I explain why fiber matters in midlife and menopause, how it truly supports digestion, energy, heart health, and satisfaction, and why you […]
#165- Mom Rediscovered: Jen Butler on Breaking Up with Diet Culture and Drinking to Find Herself Again
Isn’t it wild that you can do everything “right”-be the devoted mom, caregiver, spouse, or friend, and yet still feel like you’ve lost touch with the “real” you? That’s where our conversation with writer, speaker, and coach Jen Butler begins. It’s a candid look at how midlife cracks open our default scripts around food, alcohol, […]
Common client struggles when starting: eating more protein and calories & food freedom
In this episode of Mastering Menopause, I dive into the most common struggles my clients face when they first start working with me—getting enough protein, hitting their calorie targets, and overcoming food fears. Many women are shocked when I tell them they need to be eating 1,800 to 2,200 calories (or more, depending on their […]
#143-Story Session: What 30 Years as a Dietitian Taught Pia About Health and Weight
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! After years of practicing traditional dietetics, Pia and I found ourselves on a liberating journey—stepping away from diet culture and embracing a weight-neutral, intuitive eating approach. In this episode, we share our experiences, from joyful food-filled retreats in Italy […]
#109 – The Body Acceptance Mistake That’s Keeping You Stuck in the Suck
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! 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 […]
#22 How to Stop Lying to Yourself and Start Losing Weight
Can you uncover the mindset blocks holding you back in your midlife weight loss journey? What if you could learn how to harness the power of your thoughts and you could choose which thoughts to think? You can set yourself up for true success when you integrate the power of your thoughts with the Trim […]