Done with Dieting: Total Health for Women 40+ with Elizabeth Sherman

Ever wondered what really goes down during a consult call with me?  Prepare to have the curtain lifted as I reveal the ins and outs of a consult call, including how it's vastly different from your traditional sales or discovery calls. I'm here to empower, not to pressure – so sit back, relax, and discover what this transformative conversation could hold for you. In today's episode,...

Are you curious about life and health coaching and how it can help transform your life?  In this episode, I'm talking all about coaching and sharing how having a personal navigator on your life's journey can help you become the best version of yourself. It's time to turn your curiosity into action and discover the power of having a life and health coach by your side. Listen in as I...

Are you ready to transform your life and embrace the power of community and coaching? In this uplifting episode, I reveal the Feel Good Sisterhood, an extraordinary year-long group coaching program designed specifically for women in midlife. Discover how this program fosters healthier relationships with food, exercise, and ourselves, with an emphasis on sustainable habits and skills that last a li...

Ever felt trapped in a toxic marriage and wondered how to escape and rebuild your life?  This episode features an empowering conversation with dating coach Sade Curry, who bravely shares her story of breaking free from a harmful marriage and rising above the challenges of dating after divorce. Be prepared to challenge your beliefs about marriage, divorce, and the responsibility of fixing men in re...

Are you stuck in the "almond mom" cycle, struggling with your relationship with food, your body, and the impact it has on your children? This heartfelt episode dives deep into recognizing the signs of a disordered relationship with food and body image, sharing valuable insights on breaking free from these harmful patterns. I open up about my own journey and the stories of my clients, hig...

Are you tired of always putting others first and losing your sense of self in the process? In this episode, I share my thoughts on how you can stop being the best supporting actress in the movie of your own life and start embracing your extraordinary potential.  I discuss how many women in midlife have been socialized to prioritize others' needs over their own, but it's never too late to...

Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and isolated as a woman in midlife? Trust me, you're not alone.  Join me as I explore the societal pressures and expectations that can make this phase of life challenging, from our changing bodies to evolving family dynamics. I'm here to normalize the experience and remind you that we're all in this together. In this empowering conversation,...

Do you ever feel like you're losing yourself in your people-pleasing tendencies? I've been on a journey of self-discovery and personal transformation over the past six months, working to shed these tendencies, love myself through judgment and failures, and have my own back.  Join me as I share the challenges I've faced since I declared my goals 6 months ago, like asking people to do...

Welcome to this bonus episode of The Done with Dieting Podcast! We've got a special treat for you today. This episode is all about inviting you to a transformative live class that dives deep into why women gain weight after peri menopause and, more importantly, what we can do about it.   In this episode, Elizabeth shares with you the magic that's going to unfold in the upcoming live clas...

Are you constantly running around with no time for yourself? When this is the case, meal prep and exercise can easily slip through the cracks. In this episode, I delve into the impact of how we use time and perceive how much time we have, has on our health. Discover a powerful technique to manage your time and prioritize your well-being: time-blocking. Get ready to face your brain's resistanc...

In this episode, I dive deep into the concept of people-pleasing and its impact on our health and well-being. I explore the challenges faced by women in saying no and how this behavior stems from avoiding conflict and the need to control others' emotional responses. Throughout the episode, I share personal experiences with people pleasing and how it can manifest in various aspects of life. I...

Through an exploration of why we judge ourselves, others, and the world around us, this podcast dives deep into how our judgments can be both natural and harmful. As we uncover the real power behind our judgments, we must ask ourselves: are we really in control of our judgments, or do we hold the power to be in control of ourselves? I was counseling a client about their food habits and judgments w...

Struggling with how to eat healthily without dieting? This episode offers a guide to the eight basic habits of healthy eaters. But finding balance involves more than just what food is on your plate. It involves a mindset shift, allowing you to adopt a healthier lifestyle without the reliance on a number on the scale. With questions such as how we judge what someone is eating, and how we set goals...

Supporting Women in Menopause in the Workplace. In an ideal workplace, every employee would have the necessary resources and support to comfortably navigate their personal and professional life, including their health and wellness needs. One area where help is vital for many employees is menopause, a natural biological process that often brings about physical and emotional challenges. By addressin...

In episode 119 of the Done with Dieting podcast, I delve into why success is hard, especially regarding our health journeys. I discuss the importance of taking responsibility for our actions and avoiding placing blame on others or circumstances. Through my own experiences, I've learned that success is quite simple when we focus on one thing at a time and determine whether it works for us.  Un...

Your gut health and digestion are the dirty little secret that no one wants to talk about. But it can impact so many aspects of your physical, emotional, and mental health! No one likes to feel constipated, bloated, or gassy. But more than that, as our guest on today's episode explains, the gut is referred to as the second brain because it has just as many nerve endings as we do in the thinki...

We think that we'll "know" the right decision when we feel it in our bones. We think that when we make the right decision, it will 'feel in alignment'. And when we look for solutions to our problems, we ask others for their opinions, we google how to solve the problem, and apply band-aid approaches to the symptoms, never really addressing the root problem because addressin...

We're juuuuust about out of Sugar-Fest Season! Sugar-fest season is the 6 months between Halloween & Easter where sugar is flowing like it's going out of style! It starts with halloween candy & ends with Reese's peanut butter cups in the shape of eggs. If you're anything like me, you looooove sweet treats & allow yourself to indulge on occasion. BUT sometimes our sw...

Have you ever wondered if acupuncture can help you manage your peri & menopause symptoms better? If so, you're going to want to check out my guest on this podcast. Michelle Kapler is a Registered Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner with an exclusive focus on reproductive health and women's medicine. It is important to note that while acupuncture has been shown to be effec...

"Nice Lady Syndrome", also known as "Good Girl Syndrome" is a term that refers to a set of behaviors and attitudes often exhibited by women who feel the need to be overly polite and accommodating, even at the expense of their own needs and desires. Other ways that this might show up in your life are in people-pleasing or perfectionist tendencies: needing to appear as a good fri...

We, women, are socialized to suppress our anger. We're taught that it's not attractive. It might be scary. But increasingly, women in midlife are experiencing anger and rage, and we don't know what to do with it. In this episode of the podcast, we're exploring why we get angry, the purpose of anger, how it's communicating with us, and then what to do about it. Quite often,...

In this episode, we'll be discussing an often-overlooked aspect of menopause: sleep, and how it affects women's ability to manage their symptoms. We'll also explore how better sleep, reduced stress, and enhanced recovery can help women navigate this challenging time with greater ease. Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years....

In the second part of our menopause series, we're exploring the relationship between exercise, or physical activity, and our menopausal symptoms. Make no mistake. There's an important relationship there - both with how aging and menopause impact our body and willingness to exercise, but then there is a lot of evidence that points to the fact that exercise can help us to reduce our sympto...

The connection between eating and menopause is complex and multi-faceted. During menopause, changes in hormone levels can impact a woman's metabolism and make it more difficult to maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, changes in appetite, cravings, and food preferences can also occur during this time. Here are some ways that eating and menopause are connected: Hormonal fluctuations: Hormon...

How do you know if you're in menopause? If you're asking this question, this episode is for you. Today we're discussing all the burning questions that you have about menopause - including what are the symptoms, and what to do about them. In this episode, we're talking about what happens to a woman's body when she goes through menopause, and how she can manage her symptoms...