The Midlife Feast

Did you know science shows that mindfulness can do more than just help you relax? It can improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and might even slow brain aging? That’s more than just symptom relief!Diana Winston, director of UCLA Mindful, joins me to explore how meditation can support your menopause experience. She makes mindfulness accessible for everyone, even those who feel too busy or think it’s not for them.Diana shares practical tips for beginners, like starting with just five minutes a day using free apps like UCLA Mindful, or the Happier app, which has just released a new mindful guide to menopause. She also introduces the simple STOP technique to help ease anxiety and break the cycle of rumination. Instead of viewing menopause as a loss, meditation can help reframe this season as an opportunity for greater authenticity, power, and freedom. Why not start here? Connect with DianaThe Website: https://dianawinston.com/Instagram: @uclamindfulLinks Mentioned: Happier Mindful Menopause GuideWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!🎉 The wait is over! Doors to The Midlife Body Image Lab will open soon - get on the wait list here: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/waitlist📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now!  Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife.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.easy.link/menopause.nutritionist

Do you find yourself vowing to “start fresh” every Monday, only to feel like you’ve fallen off the wagon by the time the weekend (or lunch) rolls around? The Monday reset cycle keeps so many of us trapped in an exhausting loop of restriction, indulgence, and shame—making food feel like a constant battle.But what if Monday was just another day? In this episode, we explore why this cycle gets stuck on repeat and how to break free. Diet culture has convinced us that we need rules and resets, but the real path to food freedom comes from food neutrality, flexibility, and satisfaction—not perfection.I’ll share practical ways to rebuild trust with your body, let go of all-or-nothing thinking, and stop feeling like you have to “make up” for anything you ate. If you’re ready to step off the dieting rollercoaster and into a more peaceful relationship with food, join me! Links Mentioned: EP 70: From Dieting Rock Bottom to Intuitive Eating: 3 Common MistakesEP 76: Food Is Not Medicine & Other Ways to Lower the BarEP 77: How to Press the Easy Button on Midlife & Menopause NutritionWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!🎉 The wait is over! Doors to The Midlife Body Image Lab will open soon - get on the wait list here: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/waitlist📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now!  Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife.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.easy.link/menopause.nutritionist

After years of dieting, the advice to "eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full" can feel frustrating and oversimplified-especially if you’ve been trying to “get” intuitive eating This week, fellow intuitive eating dietitian Julie Duffy Dillon joins me to help us understand some of the common roadblocks that keep us “stuck" and why reconnecting with your body’s natural cues takes patience. Most importantly, that healing is possible at any age, size, or health condition.We explore why dieting’s pull is so strong and why there’s so much value in naming why diets have given you a spark of feeling hopeful or empowered.With intuitive eating, weight gain can feel like failure, but Julie reminds us it's normal for our bodies to change — and why accepting this is key to healing and feeling like you’re making progress. Julie also shares insights from her new book, Find Your Food Voice, and encourages us to let go of diet culture so we can focus on healing from the trauma it’s caused.If you feel stuck, this conversation is a powerful reminder that you are not the problem in the intuitive eating equation! Connect with Julie The Website: https://julieduffydillon.com/📚Grab the Book: Find Your Food VoiceLinks Mentioned: EP 45: What Happens When PCOS Meets Midlife? with Julie Duffy DillonWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!🎉 The wait is over! Doors to The Midlife Body Image Lab will open soon - get on the wait list here: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/waitlist📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now!  Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife.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.easy.link/menopause.nutritionist

Struggling with binge eating and the endless restrict-crave cycle? You’re not alone. In this episode, dietitian Toni Rudd unpacks the emotional triggers behind binge eating, the impact of dieting, and why willpower isn’t the problem.We also explore how ADHD can influence eating behaviors and share practical tools like mindful eating and food abundance to help you build self-trust and a healthier relationship with food.Join us for an eye-opening, compassionate conversation that offers hope and real strategies for breaking free from binge eating.Connect with Toni: The Website: https://www.thebingedietitian.com/Instagram: @the.binge.dietitianWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!🎉 The wait is over! Doors to The Midlife Body Image Lab will open soon - get on the wait list here: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/waitlist📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now!  Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife.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.easy.link/menopause.nutritionist

Can yoga help us navigate the emotional and physical changes of menopause? Niamh Daly joins me to explore how yoga, when adapted to our changing bodies, can support nervous system regulation, pelvic floor health, and emotional well-being during midlife.We cover the importance of personalized movement, challenging the idea of yoga as a cure-all while highlighting its deeper benefits beyond the mat. Instead of focusing on self-improvement, we explore how yoga can be a path to joy, balance, and fulfillment in midlife.Tune in for a fresh perspective on movement, menopause, and embracing wellness with authenticity.Connect with NiamhThe Website: www.instinctyoga.com Instagram:@yinstinctyoga📚 Grab the Book: Yoga for Menopause & BeyondLinks Mentioned: EP 65: The Impact of Movement on Your Bone Health in Menopause with Niamh DalyWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!🎉 The wait is over! Doors to The Midlife Body Image Lab will open soon - get on the wait list here: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/waitlist📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now!  Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife.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.easy.link/menopause.nutritionist

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 to the challenges of being non-diet dietitians in a weight-obsessed world.What if health wasn’t measured by the scale? We unpack common misconceptions about weight and wellness, highlighting biases in healthcare and the importance of focusing on behaviors over BMI. We explore what it means to truly accept and care for our bodies through personal stories—like the humbling changes of menopause and the surprising freedom of midlife. Join us for a compassionate conversation about redefining health, unlearning diet culture, and making space for joy at every stage of life.What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!🎉 The wait is over! Doors to The Midlife Body Image Lab will open soon - get on the wait list here: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/waitlist📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now!  Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife.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.easy.link/menopause.nutritionist

There are many reasons why you might want to learn how to manage menopause without hormones, but it definitely can be a confusing terrain to navigate. In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is here to discuss what the options are if you can’t, or don’t want to use hormone therapy. She shares practical, non-hormonal options—from nutrition and supplements to lifestyle changes—that can make a real difference.We also tackle some hot-button topics, like the debate over cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for menopause sleep support and why informed choices always matter. Plus, Dr. Suzanne breaks down simple but powerful strategies for better sleep, stress management, and movement. Whether HRT isn’t an option or you’re just exploring alternatives, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered and supported on your menopause journey.Connect with Dr. SuzanneThe Website: https://thedrsuzanne.com/Instagram: @askdrsuzanne📚Grab the Book: Menopause Bootcamp Links MentionedEP 67: Hot Flashes 101: Can You Beat the Heat? EP 127: The Truth About Soy in MidlifeWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!🎉 The wait is over! Doors to The Midlife Body Image Lab will open soon - get on the wait list here: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/waitlist📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now!  Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife.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.easy.link/menopause.nutritionist

Have you ever found an old piece of clothing, slipped it on, and felt a wave of sadness when it no longer fit? That’s body grief—the longing for a past version of yourself and the struggle to accept where you are now. In this episode, I sit down with Body Peace coach Nina Manolson to unpack why these moments hit so hard and how to navigate them with more kindness and less self-judgment.We dive into the emotional weight of body changes, why comparison keeps us stuck, and how shifting from body shame to body peace is a practice—not a destination. Nina shares powerful insights (and a beautiful poem) to help you stop fighting your body and start feeling at home in it, no matter your size or stage of life. If you’ve ever wrestled with body image in midlife, this conversation is for you.Connect with NinaThe Website: https://ninamanolson.com/Instagram: @ninamanolson ✍🏽 Grab the Body Peace JournalLinks Mentioned: EP 47: Why Changing Your Body Isn't the Body Image Fix You're Looking For with Kristina BruceEP 134: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Body Image in Midlife with Summer InnanenEP 135: How to Turn Your Body Image Inside Out with Deb Schachtner & Whitney Otto What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!🎉 The wait is over! Doors to The Midlife Body Image Lab will open soon - get on the wait list here: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/waitlist📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now!  Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife.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.easy.link/menopause.nutritionist

What happens when motherhood and perimenopause collide? In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and doula, and author of Mothershift, Jessie Harrold, to talk about the big identity shifts that come with these life stages. We unpack the messy emotions, the self-doubt, and the cultural pressures that make change feel so hard—and why it’s also a chance to rediscover who we are.Jessie and I explore how small moments of curiosity can spark creativity and self-trust, even in the chaos. Whether it’s a quiet walk or just taking a deep breath, these simple shifts can help us embrace change instead of fighting it. Join us for an honest, dare I say even poetic conversation about navigating grief and discovering the upgraded versions of ourselves in midlife! Connect with JessieThe Website: https://www.jessieharrold.comInstagram: @jessie.es.harrold📚Grab the Book: Mothershift Links Mentioned: EP 119: Unfiltered Motherhood in Midlife with Tova LeighWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!🎉 The wait is over! Doors to The Midlife Body Image Lab will open soon - get on the wait list here: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/waitlist📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now!  Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife.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.easy.link/menopause.nutritionist

Have you ever had the courage to tell a fitness professional that weight loss isn't one of your goals? The confused, blank stares that often follow can make it feel impossible not to just walk right out the door.Weight bias is a major issue in the fitness industry, and we're tackling it head-on with Louise Green, a pioneering fitness professional and advocate for size inclusivity. In this episode, Louise shares her journey of becoming a trainer while challenging outdated norms and fighting for more inclusive fitness spaces. We explore the importance of shifting focus from societal expectations to how movement makes us feel, staying focused on self-compassion and anti-weight bias education.Join us as we redefine fitness, emphasizing intrinsic motivation over weight loss and unpacking the damaging link between weight and health. There are a million reasons to move your incredible body! Let’s explore which ones are your why! Connect with LouiseThe Website: www.bigfitgirl.comInstagram: @louisegreen_bigfitgirlLinks Mentioned: EP 25:  Redefining Strength in Midlife and Menopause with Dr. Maria LuqueEP 59: Menopause, Movement and Body Image with Dr. Maria LuqueEP 69:  How to Un-Diet Your Relationship with Movement in Midlife with Christine ChessmanEP 80: Movement for More with Jamie CarbaughWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!🎉 The wait is over! Doors to The Midlife Body Image Lab will open soon - get on the wait list here: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/waitlist📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now!  Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife.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.easy.link/menopause.nutritionist