#278 Mindful Eating, Menopause, and Embracing Change: Dr. Deb Butler’s Thinner Peace Process

Welcome back to another empowering episode of the Nutrition and Life Podcast! In today’s conversation, host Lisa Franz welcomes the insightful Dr. Deb Butler, chiropractor turned life coach, nutritionist, and creator of the Thinner Peace Process, to dive deep into the mind-body connection, mindful eating, menopause, and building a peaceful relationship with food and self.

How do our mindsets around food evolve over time, and why do so many people find themselves stuck in emotional eating cycles, especially during life transitions like menopause? Dr. Deb Butler shares her personal journey from 35 years in chiropractic care to coaching women through the transformation that comes with age, and illustrates practical ways to reconnect with your body, create sustainable habits, and thrive in your 50s and beyond.

Get ready for heartfelt stories, actionable advice, and mindset shifts for anyone ready to embrace meaningful change and inner peace, without dieting, restriction, or guilt.

Sit back, relax, and let’s unpack the episode!

Timestamp Overview:

• [00:00] – Introduction toDr. Deb Butler
• [00:46] – Deb’s Journey: From Chiropractic to Life Coaching
• [02:07] – Navigating Menopause & Mindset Shifts
• [04:12] – Menopause: Brain Restructuring and Identity Change
• [06:18] – Why We Don’t Do What We “Should” Do
• [08:57] – Putting the Play Back in Exercise & Joyful Living
• [13:13] – Mindful Eating: The Hunger Scale Method
• [19:44] – How to Handle Emotional Eating
• [23:22] – Wisdom and Mind-Body Connection in Your 50s
• [25:05] – Modern Food Environment & Hunger Cues
• [27:03] – Thinner Peace Process Explained
• [30:52] – Mindfulness, Joy Eating & Making Peace with Food
• [33:13] – Coaching vs. Dieting: The Difference
• [39:13] – Aging Well: Food as Medicine
• [41:01] – Wrapping Up & Resources

Follow Dr. Deb Butler:

• Podcast: Thinner Peace Podcast – https://drdebbutler.com/podcast/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdebbutler/
• Website: https://drdebbutler.com/

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We’ll see you next time for another honest, empowering discussion on thriving in every season of life!