132: Why Protein Matters: Nourishing Your Body - and Mind - Through Midlife

If midlife feels harder in your body than it should…

If your energy dips, recovery takes longer, or your body just doesn’t respond the way it used to…

You're not alone, and you’re not imagining it 💛

This week on the podcast, I’m talking about something we know is missing for so many women in perimenopause and menopause - and it’s not willpower, motivation, or another plan.

It’s protein.

In this episode, we explore:

💪 Why muscle loss accelerates in midlife (and why it matters for energy, metabolism, and strength)

🍽️ How much protein women actually need in midlife (and why old recommendations fall short)

😩 What low protein can feel like in your body

🧠 How protein supports your mind and body - not just your muscles

This isn’t about dieting (you know by now that I'm "anti-diet')

It’s about supporting your body through a real physiological transition - with more ease and less frustration.

Keep moving forward with more strength, clarity, and joy,

Debbie 💜

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