Episodes
#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 […]
#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 […]
#128 Story Session: Navigating ADHD in Midlife and Menopause
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! 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 […]
#123 – You Are More Than What You Eat with Dr. Emma Beckett PhD
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! 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 […]
#97 – The Impact of Ageism on Body Image in Midlife with Deb Benfield, MEd, RDN
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! 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 […]
#94 – How to Trade Wellness Culture for Well-being in Midlife with Christy Harrison, RD
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! 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 […]
#91 – Why Healthcare Needs to Break Up with Diet & Wellness Culture with Dr. Sylvi Martin
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! 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 […]
#89 – Story Session: The Mindset Shifts Laura Needed to Embrace Food Freedom
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! 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 […]
#86 – The Problem with Perfectionism with Alana Van Der Sluys
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! 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 […]
#84 – On the Menu: Your Questions About Menopause & Nutrition (Part 1)
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! 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 […]