HealthyHer Midlife with Kristine Roberson

If you’ve been eating well, moving your body, and still feeling like nothing’s working — this episode is for you. Kristine breaks down why weight loss genuinely feels harder after 40: what’s actually changing in your body (hormones, muscle loss, cortisol, sleep disruption, and more), why the strategies that used to work often backfire in midlife, and what the research says actually helps now. Spoi...

If you’ve tried melatonin, magnesium, and every sleep supplement on the shelf — and you’re still wide awake at 3 a.m. — this episode is for you. Today we’re diving into CBT for menopause insomnia: the research-backed approach that The Menopause Society is now highlighting for midlife sleep. And the results go beyond just falling asleep faster — it can also improve hot flash interference, mood, and...

Have you ever done all the right things — eating well, exercising, managing stress — and still felt like your health had other plans after menopause? You're not imagining it, and you're definitely not failing. In this episode, Kristine digs into new research out of the University of Texas at Arlington that's changing how we understand menopause and cardiovascular health. Spoiler: it&#3...

If you've been doing everything right — eating well, moving your body, taking your supplements — and you still feel exhausted, anxious, and not like yourself, this episode is for you. Menopause burnout is real, and it's one of the most underestimated drivers of the symptoms we struggle with most in midlife. In this Season 2 premiere, I'm getting personal about the two years I spent man...

Feeling overwhelmed lately? In this episode of Healthy Her Midlife , Kristine Roberson walks through three of the most common ways stress shows up in midlife: afternoon energy crashes, feeling tired but wired at night, and stress eating in the evening. Instead of giving you a long list of habits to fix all at once, this episode helps you choose the right first step based on your dominant stress sy...

Midlife stress can look like bad sleep, irritability, and feeling “wired but tired.” This 7-day plan gives you one simple move a day to lower your stress baseline—no tracking required. Have you ever noticed that midlife stress doesn’t always feel like full-on stress ? Sometimes it looks like sleep that’s just a little off, a shorter fuse than usual, and that fun little 3AM moment where your brain...

Have you ever left the doctor’s office with a gentle warning about cholesterol or blood sugar… and suddenly felt like you don’t even know what to eat anymore? In this episode, I’m sharing a simple, repeatable framework I call the Midlife Heart Plate — a realistic way to build meals that support LDL cholesterol and stable blood sugar without meal plans, tracking apps, or perfection. Here’s the temp...

Ever get that midlife moment at the doctor’s office— “Your blood pressure is looking a little high…” —and suddenly you’re spiraling in the car like you need to reinvent your whole life by Tuesday? Take a breath. In this episode of Healthy Her Midlife , I’m walking you through three simple, repeatable habits that can help support lower blood pressure naturally —without extreme workouts, rigid diets...

If your cholesterol is creeping up and you’re thinking, “But I eat healthy…” you’re not imagining things— midlife can change the game. As estrogen declines in perimenopause and menopause, many women see shifts in their lipid panel, including a rise in LDL cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol). In this episode, I’m sharing five heart-healthy foods that can help lower LDL cholesterol —without dieting,...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S.—and yet many of us still treat heart health like a “someday” problem. In this February episode for American Heart Month , we’re talking about three midlife signs that aren’t always labeled “heart symptoms,” but can be your body’s way of asking for more support. In this episode, you’ll learn: Sign #1: Your stress tolerance has tanked...

The new 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans—and that upside-down food pyramid—are everywhere right now. And if you’re in perimenopause or menopause thinking, “Wait… how am I supposed to make this make sense?”… same. In this episode, I walk through what the new guidelines get right (whole foods, more plant-rich options, less ultra-processed food), where the advice gets confusing for midlife...

Are you fine all day… and then suddenly you’re craving sugar, carbs, salty snacks, or comfort foods at night? In this episode of Healthy Her Midlife , I’m explaining why cravings often feel more intense in perimenopause and menopause—and why it’s not a willpower problem. Midlife creates a perfect storm: higher chronic stress , sleep disruption , and blood sugar swings can all amplify cravings. You...

If weight loss feels harder in midlife—even though you’re trying harder—you’re not failing. Your body has changed, and much of the advice we’ve been given no longer fits. In this episode of Healthy Her Midlife, certified nutrition consultant and health coach Kristine Roberson walks through 12 common weight loss mistakes women over 40 make , often unknowingly, because of outdated diet and fitness a...

Have you noticed that your stress tolerance is lower, your energy crashes harder, and your weight feels more stubborn— even though you haven’t changed what you eat or how you exercise ? You’re not imagining it. In this episode of Healthy Her Midlife , we’re talking about three common midlife symptoms that are often blamed on personality, aging, or lack of discipline—but are actually rooted in horm...

As we step into a new year, many midlife women carry a quiet but heavy belief: I should be further along by now. Further along in our health. Our habits. Our bodies. Our lives. In this short but powerful episode of Healthy Her Midlife , I want to offer you a different truth—one your nervous system, body, and heart may be craving to hear. You are not behind. Midlife is a season of transition, not f...

If you’re exhausted in midlife—despite eating well, sleeping enough, and doing “all the right things”—you’re not imagining it. Menopause fatigue is one of the most common (and least explained) symptoms women experience in their 40s and 50s. Hormonal shifts—especially declining estrogen—affect how your body creates energy, regulates blood sugar, and recovers from stress. And for many women, more ca...

The holidays have a way of pulling us off track, don’t they? We go in with a plan— this is the year we’ll stay in control, avoid the overwhelm, and not end December feeling stuffed, stressed, or guilty. And then one office cookie tray or family gathering later, it feels like everything has blown apart and we’re saying, “Ugh… I’ll just start over in January.” If that’s you almost every year, this e...

If you’ve ever walked past a mirror, caught a glimpse of yourself, and thought, “Wait… when did I start looking like this?” — you’re not alone. Midlife comes with a profound identity shift that no one prepares us for. Our bodies soften, our hormones fluctuate, and the woman we see in photos suddenly feels unfamiliar. It’s confusing, emotional, and often incredibly tender territory. In today’s epis...

Have you ever looked at a photo of yourself or pulled on your favorite jeans and wondered, “When did my body change this much?” And why does nothing — absolutely nothing — seem to work anymore? You’re not alone, and you’re definitely not doing anything wrong. In this week’s episode of HealthyHer Midlife , we’re breaking down the real, biological reason midlife weight gain feels so confusing and ou...

Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stretched too thin during the holidays? You’re not alone. Midlife women carry a massive emotional workload this time of year—family expectations, social pressure, work deadlines, and the invisible labor of trying to “make the season magical.” In this episode of HealthyHer Midlife , we’re talking about how to protect your energy, set boundaries without guilt, and...

Ever finish a meal and instantly feel guilty? In this episode of HealthyHerMidlife, certified nutrition consultant and health coach Kristine Roberson shares how to enjoy holiday food without guilt or restriction. Learn how to replace control with connection, eat mindfully, and trust your body again — even during the busiest season. 🎧 In this episode: ✅ How guilt affects your body and digestion✅...