September 30, 2025

Eating for the Magic of Midlife (with Jenn, The Menopause Nutritionist)

52 minutes

What if the way you ate in midlife wasn't about fear of weight gain, but about fueling yourself for energy, strength, and joy? In this powerful conversation with Jenn, Registered Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor, intuitive eating coach, and host of The Midlife Feast podcast, we bust through fear-based nutrition narratives and explore how women can reclaim their relationship with food during perimenopause and menopause. Jenn shares her own journey from disordered eating and orthorexia to embracing gentle nutrition and intuitive eating — and how these approaches can transform not just your plate, but your life. We talk about protein (and how much you actually need), why "normal eating" beats perfection, and the very real body composition changes that happen in midlife. You'll learn: ✨ Why intuitive eating isn't about "throwing nutrition out the window" — it's about eating with curiosity, compassion, and consistency. ✨ How perimenopause changes muscle, fat distribution, and appetite — and what that means for how you fuel yourself. ✨ The capsule wardrobe approach to meal planning that takes the mental load out of "what's for dinner?" ✨ How to make protein easy (without turning it into a full-time job). ✨ Why satisfaction is the missing piece in so many women's eating patterns — and how to bring joy back to your meals. ✨ How to think beyond the scale and start eating for your future self (the 70-year-old you who still feels vibrant). Plus, Jenn gives us a dare to reflect on: How would you eat if you knew there was so much to look forward to instead of fearing what's to come? Whether you're navigating hot flashes, mood swings, midlife weight changes, or just want to feel more in tune with your body, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, inspired, and ready to Woman Up. Resources & Links: