Savor Food and Body Podcast

Welcome to today's live Savory Bite! Today I'm answering the common question... "What if I don't feel hungry? Can you still be an intuitive eater? The short answer is yes! Hit play to hear how to be an intuitive eater even if it's challenging to feel signs of hunger. I explain the difference between physical, taste, and emotional hunger. How to apply awareness from the SAV...

Are you worried about getting out of control with holiday sweets? Listen to this recording of a recent live Savory Bite. In this episode, I'm sharing 2 strategies to reduce your fear of eating too much or feeling out of control with food this holiday season. Strategy 1: Lead with satisfaction: plate up the foods or dishes you're most excited to eat. The dishes that seem like they'll...

"How can I make this cookie recipe healthier?"   I used to spend hours reading diet-related cookbooks trying to answer this question. I spent even more hours experimenting with baking recipes, swapping out ingredients, and convincing myself that the outcome was delicious (it wasn't).    Baking is the one area of cooking that takes the biggest hit from diet culture. During my disorde...

Are you addicted to sugar? Worried about getting out of control with holiday sweets? In this live unedited Savory Bite, I'll show you how to apply the SAVOR Strategies of Healing to sugar cravings during the holidays or any time of year. Learn how to heal your relationship with food and honor your health in midlife by subscribing to the weekly Savor Food and Body emails. Click the link to sub...

Is intuitive eating healthy if you're pre-diabetic or have insulin resistance? What if your hemoglobin A1c is creeping up? Shouldn't you cut back on sugar and carbs, especially bread? These questions come up regularly when I'm talking with women in midlife. They know that dieting and restricting food don't work for them like they used to. But what about health? Can intuitive ea...

It's no secret that women have been dealing with perimenopause and menopause symptoms forever. So what did women do before hormone replacement therapy, anti-depressants, or anti-anxiety medications? Welcome to part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Caitlin O'Connor ND. In this episode, we're talking about what natural remedies (botanical medicine) women have been using to deal with hot...

What keeps you up at night? Night sweats, an anxious mind, difficulty breathing, a burst of energy at 2 AM? Dr. Caitlin O'Connor ND is back on the podcast to discuss why getting quality sleep in midlife can be challenging and what to do about it. This is part 1 of a two-part conversation with Dr. Caitlin about health and vitality for women during perimenopause and menopause In this episode, y...

Would you be into this? I've recently started sharing short, live videos (Savory Bites) on topics related to helping women in midlife undiet their lives through gentle nutrition, mindfulness, and body-respecting movement. This episode is an unplugged, unedited recording of a Savory Bite that was posted live on the Alpine Nutrition Facebook page and the Savor Food and Body YouTube Channel. I&a...

Is weight gain in perimenopause really that bad?   If you're like many of my clients and women over 40 you'll say "absolutely, the worst thing ever!"   Why is that? Is it because you have to buy new pants and you hate shopping? Is it because you've been told that you'll get diabetes or heart disease because of weight gain? Is it because you're worried that your s...

Does it feel like everything gets more intense during perimenopause and early menopause, especially food cravings and the need for edible emotional comfort? My cravings for chocolate increased significantly in the past year, which is super ironic because my other perimenopause symptoms, especially anxiety and sleeping difficulty get really amped up when I try to pick myself up off the emotional fl...

How do you look at photos of yourself from your 20s and not think, "if I could just be that thin, fit, attractive again?" How do you look at photos from vacations or events 5 years ago and not wish your body still looked like that - even though you thought you were too heavy then?  Most importantly, how do you look at photos of yourself today and not spiral into body shame thoughts that...

If you want to have great sex in midlife but feel like your relationship is lacking the lust and passion it used to have in your 20s, maybe it's because you're compromising.   The first time I heard Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, MD say, "if you want to have a bland, passion-less, companionship with your partner, compromise," I thought, wait, what? That's what I've heard al...

Wouldn't it be great if you lived a stress-free life, ate all the nourishing food your body needs, and never had to worry about the effects of aging?   The wellness industry loves to prey on women in midlife (you and me) who are experiencing symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain.   In this episode, Val Schonberg RDN is back giving you the evidence-based nitty gritty on what...

When's the last time you had a girl's night out and alcohol wasn't part of the scene?   When's the last time you got together with family or friends for a BBQ or reunion and didn't feel like you needed a few glasses of wine to get through it or to relax?   Alcohol is a prominent part of being social (kind of like diet talk is). It can take the social anxiety edginess off....

What feeling are you trying not to feel (by eating the chips or sweets)? "We don't eat for emotional reasons, we eat because we don't want to feel our emotions." - Dr. Anita Johnston Anita Johnston, Ph. D., is a depth psychologist, storyteller, and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food Through Myth, Metaphor, and Storyt...

You've finally made the appointment for your annual exam with your primary care doc! It's not like you were putting it off on purpose...but you know...taking time out of your day, worried about your weight (and being weighed), getting your blood drawn, maybe a pelvic exam... can't imagine why you were putting it off.  If you're like many women in midlife who feel fine (not grea...

You know the days when getting dressed in the morning feels like going into battle?   When your inner critic is shouting, "REALLY?? You're going to wear THAT? You can't pull that off...maybe if you were thinner or when you were younger, definitely not now. What will people think?" Nina Manolson is a Body-Peace® coach who helps women end the war with food and body and finally fe...

You've probably heard how important exercise is as you enter midlife...to maintain flexibility, decrease muscle loss, support healthy blood sugar, reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, and support strong bones for years to come. But how do you get started when you struggle to find the time, motivation, and joy in moving your body as you did in your 20s? Ivy Baron is a certified persona...

Why carbs matter in perimenopause, the common-sense strategy to better moods, more energy, and regular BMs.   Do you have an unhealthy relationship with carbs? Afraid that just looking at them will make you gain weight?   And yet you find your hand at the bottom of the box of cookies when you've had an emotionally rough day.   Certified Nutritionist and culinary educator Ami Karnosh talks abo...

What do you actually want or truly need for Mother's Day? A bouquet of flowers. Some chocolate. Artwork from your kid. A romantic thank you card from your spouse. Flowers or vegetable starts for your garden. Breakfast in bed. Brunch. Ten minutes of peace and quiet. Or...the gift that keeps on giving, learning how to prioritize yourself ahead of everything else on your to-do list.  This episod...

What do digestion, sex, and diapers have to do with improving your relationship with food and your body? Three words. Pelvic floor health. Your pelvic floor sits at the base of your core muscles, your internal organs, and between your hips. In a sense, it's the foundation that your entire body is built upon. Sherryl DeVries is a pelvic floor physical therapist. As a former professional dancer...

I know it's hard to hear. But before you click away from the show, unsubscribe, and tell all your friends how un-relatable the Savor Food and Body Podcast is, hear me out - or rather, hear out my guest Dacy Gillespie, online personal stylist, and owner of Mindful Closet . Dacy's mission in life is to help women release the patriarchal standards they've been conforming to for way too...

What image comes to mind when you think of a runner? Try it. Close your eyes and imagine a runner. Did you see a thin, young, sleek, able-bodied person? That's what most of us envision because that's how we commonly see runners in the media - real athletes or stock photos. But do you have to look like that to be considered a runner? What if you're over 40, haven't been active e...

When's the last time you put on a pair of jeans or pants and didn't cringe at the fit? Too tight here. Too loose there. High waisted. Low-riders. And why does a large in one brand fit while a large in another brand wouldn't fit your pre-teen daughter? Clothes shopping, specifically pants shopping, can be a body image landmine - especially in outdoor gear. Raquel Vélez is the Founder...

"What intrigued me the most was this idea of freedom with food. I thought, wow, that sounds amazing...and I have no idea how to get there."   When you've been following all the food rules for decades, the idea of not following them, not being careful about what you're eating, not keeping track of everything you put in your mouth, not punishing yourself after a cheat day, probab...