Perimenopause and the symptoms of stress can overlap quite significantly, especially when it comes to mood, sleep and energy. And as Dr. Barton and I talk about in this episode, that overlap puts some women at a disadvantage when seeking care. Dr Fionnuala is a GP, women’s health doctor, and member of the British Menopause Society. She is passionate about empowering women to optimise their physical and emotional wellness using a proactive, informative, and holistic approach to Perimenopause and ...
Oct 10, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Did you know that globally, cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in women? Research suggests that 1 out of 2 women don't, and this conversation with Dr. Alex Verge ND about cholesterol, heart health, and menopause is full of things women need to know as they go through the menopause transition. We discuss myths about cholesterol, the role of diet vs genetics, and why dietary dogma often gets in the way of making changes that stick. Dr. Alexandra Verge is a naturopathic doctor who l...
Oct 03, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome to season 3 of The Midlife Feast! In this episode, I share some of the highlights from my first year of podcasting, what you've told me you want more of, and what topics are on the menu this season! I also spill the beans about one of the big surprises I've been working on. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/coming-soon What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know! 📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause will be out on October 21st, 2025. Pre-order your copy...
Oct 01, 2022•13 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This is it, the episode so many of you have requested! In this solo episode, I break down the science of keto, why it does more harm than good, and I end by sharing my own personal story with keto and why I'm so passionate about keeping keto out of the midlife and menopause conversations. P.S. There's also a disclaimer so be sure to listen to the beginning for the "ground rules". ;) What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know! 📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause ...
Jul 18, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Welcome to this week's story session episode with Lisa, who discovered food freedom and body confidence in midlife after a lifetime of dieting. Lisa shares her experience with meno-rage, how she discovered intuitive eating after a last-ditch effort to lose weight didn't "work", and what she wants younger women to know about life as an un-dieter. For information about me and how I help support women in all stages of midlife with non-diet health and hormone support please visit https://linktr.ee/J...
Jul 11, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Today's episode of The Midlife Feast may not be of interest to everyone, but it's an important conversation to have as many women often find themselves trying to conceive after 40. And the hormonal changes that are happening in perimenopause can make getting pregnant, and staying pregnant, more challenging. Dr. Jordan Robertson ND is my guest today, and we talk about why fertility declines as we age, what hormones are involved in assessing fertility, why integrative approaches may be better than...
Jul 04, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This week's episode is a story session about Lindsay's experience of going into menopause at 42, and what she'd like others to know about her experience. While perimenopause is often missed, or misdiagnosed for several years, it's even more likely to be missed for women who go into menopause early before the age of 45. And for women who stop having periods earlier than expected, it's important to have a hormone-savvy practitioner on their team to help them manage the long-term risks of being wit...
Jun 27, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Even if you're not on an anti-diet journey, you're going to want to listen to this episode with Dr. Maggie Landes MD. We talk about her cancer diagnosis and how her journey convinced her to break up with the BMI, why most clinical encounters don't require your weight (and how to talk to your doctor about it), and why telling someone to "lose weight" is not only bad medicine but unethical. Maggie Landes is a board-certified physician, public health nutritionist, and anti-diet wellness expert. Her...
Jun 20, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In today's final episode, I'm ending the Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries by talking about what happens when un-dieting meets menopause nutrition, and how gentle nutrition can help you make peace with food and meet your health and nutrition goals by discussing my '4 Pillars of Intuitive Nutrition. Need help making peace with food in midlife after a lifetime of dieting? Beyond the Scale Group Program Free Menopause Nutrition for Un-Dieters Guide Connect with me on Instagram - @menopause.nutritionist...
May 21, 2022•10 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Welcome to Day 4 of the 'Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries. Have you ever tried to write an essay about a book after having skipped the middle and gone right to the end? If so, then you know that the ending doesn't always make sense if you don't know the whole story. Gentle nutrition is the intuitive eating principle that everyone wants to dive into, but in today's episode I explain why the work of un-dieting needs to come first, otherwise you risk turning intuitive eating into another diet. Need he...
May 20, 2022•7 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Welcome to Day 3 of my Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries. You've probably heard mindset described in relation to goal setting before, but today's episode isn't about staying focused on your goal, or how to adopt a "winning" mindset. It's about permission vs. restriction and what happens to our brain when we say YES instead of NO. Understanding why control creates craving may be the "aha" moment you've been looking for to get out of the diet mentality and make peace with food. Need help making peace ...
May 19, 2022•6 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Welcome to Day 2 of the Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries. and today we're digging into 3 common beliefs you need to un-diet to have a more peaceful relationship with food. I break down why you can let go of the fear that food is "addictive", why weight isn't a proxy for health, and that willpower isn't the reason why diets haven't worked for you. Need help making peace with food in midlife after a lifetime of dieting? Beyond the Scale Group Program Free Menopause Nutrition for Un-Dieters Guide Conn...
May 17, 2022•8 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Welcome to my 5-day miniseries on Un-Dieting in Midlife. Today is day 1, and in this short episode I'm talking about why making your nutrition goals primarily about weight loss may be keeping you from what you're really looking for. I talk about why the desire for weight loss keeps us stuck in the diet cycle, and the beliefs that we need to change about diet, weight, and health to get out of the diet mentality (without feeling like we're free-falling!), and into a more sustainable relationship w...
May 17, 2022•8 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Perimenopause often shows up at a time in our lives when there's a lot going on. Work and family obligations may be expected life demands, but navigating the loss of a parent and a spouse's major health concerns may not be. Today's story session with Amanda Bullat RDN, a fellow non-diet dietitian who works with women in midlife, shares her experience of navigating the hormonal ups and downs that crash-landed into her life while she was in her late 30s. Amanda specializes in supporting middle-age...
May 09, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Meno-rage: IYKYK. But why does it happen? Who do so many women from all walks of life relate to this volcano of anger? Is it just hormonal? Or is is cultural? Mona Eltahawy is my guest this week, and we break down the cultural understanding of meno-rage, and what women can do about it. Mona Eltahawy is a feminist author, commentator and disruptor of patriarchy. She is founder and editor-in-chief of the newsletter FEMINIST GIANT. Her first book Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a ...
May 02, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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 doing something wrong if it's "not working". So I love the conversation that I have with Dr. Maria Luque because w...
Apr 25, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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 Pilates instructor. Crystal says she has two passions: telling stories and running. She has more than two decades of experience as a ...
Apr 18, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 prompted her to cook with beans and lentils more often, how phytoestrogens may help some women manage the symptoms of me...
Apr 11, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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 cover the topic of meal timing, and what you should be eating to get more zzzs. Dr. Leigha Saunders is a naturopathic docto...
Apr 04, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 before 40 often feel dismissed when they bring up the possibility of hormone changes related to perimenopause, and...
Mar 28, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 eating, HAES (Health At Every Size), and inclusivity to her work in very meaningful ways. Follow her on Insta...
Mar 21, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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 uncomfortable. Sara Smeaton is a professional certified coach and facilitator whose group program, Ignite Midlife, helps mi...
Mar 14, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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 what they need from the people who love them. Need help navigating midlife, or trying to make peace with food while still working ...
Mar 07, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 program, Beyond The Scale, click here: https://linktr.ee/Jshuber What did you think of this episode? Click h...
Mar 01, 2022•4 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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 online wellness community visit www.whelanwellness.ca Need help making peace with food in midlife, learn ab...
Jan 29, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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 making peace with food in midlife, learn about how I work with women in this season of life here: http...
Jan 22, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 does to help you feel confident in your clothes. Need help with nutrition in midlife? Or want to make peace with f...
Jan 15, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 about Wendy visit www.wendymccallum.com/myths . What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know! 📚 I wrote a book! Eat ...
Jan 08, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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! 📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause will be out on October 21st, 2025. Pre-order your copy today and help get the word out! Looking for more about midlife, menopause nutritio...
Jan 01, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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: https://linktr.ee/Jshuber. What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know! 📚 I wrote a book! Eat To ...
Dec 20, 2021•16 min•Ep. 12
