Joyful Eating

A few months ago, went on a blind date… I interviewed Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, a specialist in helping people navigate menopause with vitality. She said something that completely stopped me in my tracks: when you get your gut health right, your body handles hormonal changes so much better. That lightbulb moment came at the perfect time. I’d been experiencing some constipation. So I decided to go all-i...

One of my clients in the Naturally Healthy Club posted in the group saying she felt like she sabotaged herself. She ate really well during the week, then on the weekend she’d overeat and eat “crap.” It got me thinking about this idea of self-sabotage, and actually, I don’t believe in it. In this episode: Why I Don’t Believe in Self-Sabotage. It’s Just Conflicting Desires Why “Habit” is More Empowe...

It’s that time of year when resolutions are on our minds. But here’s the thing: most resolutions aren’t actually resolutions at all. They’re wishes. And there’s a huge difference. The word “resolution” comes from “resolve”—to decide firmly on a course of action. Not maybe. Not hopefully. Firmly. Ready to decide to make 2026 your year of health? I’d love you to join us in Joyful Cooking for Natural...

This year, I set one simple intention: to feel content. Not constantly chasing the next thing, not wishing for different circumstances, but genuinely appreciating where I am in whatever moment that is. And here’s the thing—it worked. So many things felt really good to me this year. Of course there were struggles and hard things (that’s life, right?), but overall? I can honestly say this has been m...

It’s the season for feasting! And if you want to discover how I navigate Christmas day (or any big feast) so I get al the enjoyment and minimise the regret this week I’m sharing my secrets!

It’s one of the worst feelings in the world – waking up at 2.33am with your mind racing and no hope of getting back to sleep. But recently I learned a magic trick that has quite literally changed my ability to get back to sleep. Even when my mind is racing, Even when I’m having hormonal symptoms. This week I’m so excited to share this magic trick with you.   If you want to check out Clotilde’s wor...

It was 20-years ago today (well almost) and while Sargent Pepper was teaching the band to play… I was embarking on a new experiment of creating a food blog. Yes in December 2005 I published m first blog posts on Stonesoup! To celebrate I thought it would be fun to share 20 lessons I’ve learned over my blogging and coaching career.   Celebrate 20 Years with Something Special To mark this incredible...

What if there was just one tiny daily habit that can mean the difference between gaining weight over the holidays OR starting January the same as you are now? The goods news is there is! Tune in to Joyful Eating this week to discover how this 6-second habit will help you enjoy the holidays without the usual regret.  So you start the new year feeling good in your clothes.   Next week I’m going to b...

When I’m feeling like nothings working and I’m never going to change or just anxious, fearful and doubting myself I have a protocol that I follow to so I don’t have to think - I just switch into my fear and doubt busting protocol.

Feasting time is just around the corner and if part of your is dreading the over-indulgence I have good news! Tune in to discover how you can actually make this your most enjoyable holiday season from a food perspective all while avoiding that bellyache.   Check out my On-Demand FREE Workshop My free 24-minute workshop reveals the  secret to eating what you want while feeling good in your body  (e...

As Ive been simplifying my life one of the most powerful concepts is the idea that it’s what we stop doing that can help us even more than what we add in. So this week I’m sharing 21 things I didn’t do to reach my ideal weight in my 40s- many of which go against the grain of conventional weight loss strategies. Check out my On-Demand FREE Workshop My free 24-minute workshop reveals the  secret to...

Oscar Wild said “I can resist everything except temptation.” and as anyone with a human brain knows.. resistance doesn’t work. So this week on Joyful Eating for Menopause I’m sharing how I handle temptations. It’s soo effective that I can’t remember the last time I actually felt any sort of temptation. Check out my On-Demand FREE Workshop My free 24-minute workshop reveals the  secret to eating wh...

As she was prescribing HRT My doctor actually said to me “You can expect to gain a few kilos around the waistline.“I’m nodding. But it in my head I’m thinking ‘not going to happen lady.’ Listen on to discover why weight loss is harder in peri-menopause and why I’d be very surprised if I do gain weight as I navigate this fascinating time of life. My free 24-minute workshop reveals the  secret to ea...

I was chatting to my friend Miish the other day and she asked me, Jules, how do you get enough protein?’ I was like excellent question Miish. And so here’s what I told her.   Resources 5 Day Challenge: The Secret to Healthy Meals WITHOUT Recipes Reliable Boiled Eggs

This week I went on a podcast blind date. I got an email with the subject line “Jules, I’m Dr. Betsy Greenleaf – let’s talk midlife vitality w/ your listeners”. Normally my assistant Caroline would just delete things like this but she was on leave and I was intrigued and so I ended up having an eye-opening chat with Dr Betsy Definitely worth your time!   Resources Dr Betsy Greenleaf’s website:  ht...

I’m not trying to be a bragger but I have a belt which I bought around the time my mum died in 2007 and i needs a new smaller hole punched in it. Listen on to discover my 3 easy principles of eating that have meant my waistline has been shrinking even though I’m 53 and have type 2 diabetes.   Your Invited If you’d like more support to to simplify eating well as you age so you feel good in your clo...

Feel like you’re the only one in your household who does ALL THE WORK? This week on joyful eating for menopause you’ll learn how to create a more equitable division of unpaid labor in your house.   Your Invited If you’d like to empower your kids to learn to pull together healthy meals without recipes AND use child labour to make your life easier then come and play with us in  Joyful Cooking for Ki...

If you have kids or grandkids in your life that you’d love to grow up to have a healthy relationship with food and their bodies this episode is for you! Tune in to discover the weird and sometimes gross techniques I’m experimenting with to raise healthy eaters. Your Invited If you’d like to empower your kids to learn to pull together healthy meals without recipes AND use child labour to make your...

Did you know that anxiety can be a symptom of peri-menopause? I certainly didn’t’ until it happened to me. This week I’m sharing my experience of hormonal anxiety so you can learn from my mistakes.   Your Invited If you’d like more support to to simplify eating well as you age so you feel good in your clothes your body and your brain. Come and signup for my new Stonesoup for Menopause Substack.  C...

Last year I had a health scare that got me thinking about my protein powder habit. Listen on to find out why I stopped eating protein powder and what I now eat instead.   FREE Workshop My free 24-minute workshop reveals the  secret to eating what you want while feeling good in your body  (even if you’ve tried and failed before.) You’ll discover: + The 3 essential skills for a healthy relationship...

Most of the biggest positive changes in my life have happened because I decided to get coached. So this week I’m sharing why I love getting coached and I’m also sharing Melanie’s story of how coaching helped her create a lifelong healthy relationship with food so she feels comfortable in her body for the first time in her life. An Invitation Melanies results aren’t extra ordinary – if she can do i...

Meet Mandy, a mom navigating perimenopause who was caught in the exhausting cycle of loving food one day and hating it the next. Her relationship with food felt like a constant battle – until she discovered a completely different approach that changed everything. In this honest conversation, Mandy shares how she went from “what the heck, I might as well eat more cookies” to finding genuine peace a...

If you’ve ever thought ‘I am what I am’ and I should just accept that then this weeks episode is for you. Listen on to discover how Tracey went from thinking those exact thoughts to creating her ideal relationship with food and her body (and losing a big chunk of weight in the process).   An Invitation Want to be like Tracy and become one of those magical unicorns who can eat what you want but not...

You know that quote about the definition of insanity? Something along the lines of doing the same things and expecting a different result? Well by my reckoning there is a lot of insanity in the world when it comes to the recommendations for how to be at a healthy weight. But I’ve found a more sane approach. That actually works. Listen on to discover 5 of my unpopular opinions that actually work. A...

This week Pippa shares her remarkable transformation from decades of sneaky eating and food battles to finding true peace and agency with food. Despite initially not believing it would work for her, Pippa discovered a completely different relationship with food and her body through a holistic, gentle approach that addressed the deeper emotional patterns beneath her eating habits. An Invitation Wan...