The Midlife Feast

We've all heard the advice about strength training in midlife and menopause, but not everyone knows why it's so important, or how to create a relationship with strength training that fits into your life. And like most things related to exercise, the conversation around strength training often gets caught up in talk about metabolism and weight, leaving many women feeling like they're...

This week's podcast is a bit different than most of the "story sessions" I've done before. Like me, Crystal was bitten by the midlife creativity bug and she wants to inspire you to "start anywhere" too! Crystal Garrett is a broadcaster turned podcaster and host of the Start Anywhere Podcast.  She is also a communications consultant, running and motivation coach and Pi...

Beans and lentils are a midlife gal's best friend, and not just because they're a source of phytoestrogens! They're versatile, tasty, and a great source of fiber and protein.  But if adding them into your regular diet has been a challenge, Fiona will inspire you to give them a try! We had a great conversation about why Fiona's personal experience of going into medical menopause...

If you're one of the estimated 40-60% of women who experience sleep changes in perimenopause or menopause, you're going to want to tune in to this episode! We discuss why sleep changes so much as our hormones change, why falling asleep and staying asleep aren't always the same thing, and the solutions we should be exploring to prioritize getting a full night's rest.  We also co...

This story session shares Cherie's story of going into perimenopause in her mid-30s, earlier than anyone was expecting. Cherie shares how she felt when her medical provider dismissed her concerns, and how she's had to expand her support circle to get the help she needed to cope with meno-rage and body changes, two common early symptoms of perimenopause. Women who enter perimenopause befo...

Is your closet filled with clothes that no longer fit your body today? Do you wear styles that society has deemed "flattering" to your body, or do you allow your personal aesthetic to define your wardrobe? Dacy Gillespie is a personal stylist and creator of Mindful Closet . She empowers women to be their authentic selves through their clothes and is bringing conversations about intuitive...

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt trapped by the "shoulds" and is starting to ask themselves "what do I actually want and need" at this stage of life? Sara and I talk the pleasure deficit of midlife, why we feel drawn to a more connected and attuned life as we go through perimenopause and menopause, and why our ability to sacrifice ourselves for others becomes so unc...

I'm kicking off season 2 of 'The Midlife Feast' with an episode for the family and friends of anyone who is in perimenopause and menopause. It's a mix of a bird's eye view of the hormonal changes at play, but also a compilation of feedback from over 100 women who are in perimenopause and menopause who shared how they're feeling as they go through this transition, and...

Season 2 launches on March 7th!  And I've got lots of amazing guests and topics to bring to you this season including how to talk to your partner and family about perimenopause and menopause, sleep solutions, the importance of movement in midlife, fertility after 40, and many more. Subscribe and mark your calendars! For more information about how to work with me, or to learn about my group pr...

Is exercise something you mainly do to burn calories? Or do you enjoy moving your body because it feels good? If your exercise routine exists only as part of a calorie in/out equation, you'll want to listen to how Gill Whelan, fitness and wellness coach, is working hard to shift the mindset around movement and ditch the diet culture narratives that we hold. To learn more about Gill and her on...

Do you find it hard to be kind to yourself when you notice the changes that come with midlife? Or feel trapped in a body that seems to have a mind of its own? Listen and learn from Henny Flynn as we discuss the stories we tell ourselves, and how to apply practical self-compassion to our midlife experience. To learn more about Henny, including her podcast and books, visit her website . Need help ma...

How do you get dressed in the morning? What determines what you buy? Function or flattery? Dacy Gillespie joins me for week 3 of the 'Non-Diet Resolution Challenge and talks to us about challenging the beliefs we hold about clothing, how we feel when something doesn't fit anymore, and how to let go of clothes that aren't working for us anymore. Learn more about Dacy and the work she...

Welcome to Week 2 of the Non-Diet Resolution Challenge. This week's guest is Wendy McCallum, burnout and alcohol coach and she's here to challenge your change around alcohol. Even if you're already doing "dry January", have a listen and learn how to make changes to your relationship with alcohol, without having to "white knuckle" it with willpower. For more info...

Happy New Year!  Welcome to the 2022 Non-Diet Resolution challenge! I kick off the challenge by talking about the concept of gentle nutrition, and how it can guide us to eating intuitively with intention. Listen in, and then check out the workbook! What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know! ➡️ JULY FREE CHALLENGE - How to Stop Overthinking Food. Save your free spot at https://...

Tired of making new year's resolutions that fail? Learn why they fail, and how to avoid falling into the diet trap in January. Challenge your change with this year's non-diet resolution by learning how to stay out of all-or-nothing thinking, and embrace the process of change instead of only the outcome. Learn more and sign up for this year's FREE non-diet resolution challenge at: ht...

Got meno-rage? Those moments of white-hot anger that erupt before we even understand what's happened? Join me for this quick solo episode and learn why changes in estrogen and progesterone affect our emotional filter, and how food (especially our relationship with food) can affect our capacity for stress in midlife. Learn more about how I help women make peace with food in midlife here: https...

Dr. Jordan is a Naturopathic Doctor, author, and podcaster who is taking women's health research and making it more accessible for the everyday woman. Her mission is to create confident women's health consumers and help women learn to take care of themselves and their families with the best research in integrative and conventional medicine. Learn more about Dr. Jordan at  www.drjordannd....

It's time for another story session, and Erin's story about reclaiming her life after turning 40 is sure to inspire you. She shares about the moment she realized that she wanted more out of life than diet culture could offer, how her relationship with food has become joyful and peaceful now that she's an intuitive eater, and how offering self-compassion to her younger self has been...

Is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) everything it's cracked up to be? Who should (and shouldn't) use it? When, and for how long? Do the benefits outweigh the risks? These are just a few of the questions I cover in this episode of The Midlife Feast with my guest Dr. Annice Mukherjee, a consultant endocrinologist,  hormone expert, and author of 'The Complete Guide to  The Menopause&a...

Burnout amongst women in midlife is on the rise, and for good reason.  We're juggling all the balls, and even though we  feel like we're "handling it", our ability to cope with the chronic demands of life may not be what it seems. Wendy McCallum is a balance, burnout, and alcohol coach and she talks to us about what's really behind burnout for women in midlife, and what st...

Have you ever wondered why you feel hungry all the time? Or can't stop eating even after you're full? Or maybe you feel like you have a handle on nutrition, but think that portion control is your "problem?" If so, tune in and learn why I think the satisfaction factor is a key ingredient that's missing in our relationship with food in midlife. And learn what key questions y...

In this episode of The Midlife Feast, you'll hear from a woman whose entire belief system around food crumbled in midlife. Listen to her story of unravelling, and the steps she's taking to rebuild a relationship with food for her and her family that leaves diet and wellness culture out of the conversation. Looking for help as you try to make peace with food in midlife? Visit www.jennsali...

Body confidence often feels like the final frontier for many women, and sometimes it can feel impossible.  What does real body confidence look like? And what can women in all bodies start (and stop!) doing to feel good in their skin, and have compassion when they have a "bad body day". I talk to Dr. Jillian Murphy, creator of the food freedom and body love method about what it takes to d...

Feel like something is missing in midlife, but can't quite put your finger on it? Niamh Daly believes that pleasure is a missing ingredient in midlife and talks to us about how accessing the little pleasures in life can foster connection with ourselves in this season of life. To learn more about Niamh, visit https://yinstinctyoga.com/ For more information about how I help women in midlife mak...

Have you ever wondered "is this perimenopause or am I going crazy"? If so, then this is the episode for you.  I break down the hormone changes at the root of why everything feels, and looks different when we enter perimenopause. For more information about how I help women in midlife make peace with food, their hot flashes and midlife, click here to download my free guide, read the latest...