Episode 65: Holidays with Perimenopause: Smart Strategies for Food and Alcohol

The holiday season is here! Yay for the twinkle lights, cozy feelings, cherished traditions…but there’s plenty of food and alcohol that can absolutely derail your health goals.

As a busy, midlife mom managing perimenopause symptoms and working to lose weight, you know that sugar and inflammatory foods can instantly lead to a miserable sugar hangover and that dreaded need to unbutton your pants after a big meal.

But you deserve to feel amazing this holiday season!! You need that energy for parties, shopping, family events like the ballet or tubing, and definitely for keeping up with the kids.

The goal here is simple: be proactive, so you can glide through the holidays feeling energetic, clear-minded, and totally in control.

This episode is your roadmap to enjoying the holidays without deprivation. We’re ditching the self-sabotage and giving you the smart, anti-inflammatory swaps and mindset shifts that work for your body right now.

In this episode, we tackle:

⭐️ The Savory Secret: Why starting your day with a savory breakfast bowl (yes, even a dinner-for-breakfast moment!) is your best defense against cravings and blood sugar crashes all day long.

⭐️ The Power of Protein: How drinking a delicious, protein-filled smoothie before a party keeps you satisfied and less tempted by the buffet table.

⭐️ Family Expectations vs. Your Health: How to manage (and reset) family expectations around classic holiday foods, without feeling guilty or causing a nervous system freak-out.

⭐️ The Three-Bite Rule: My clever, guilt-free strategy for enjoying the best sweets and treats at any holiday gathering

⭐️ Alcohol Anxiety: How to reframe your mindset around alcohol so you can feel comfortable not drinking at parties and events

Let’s make this the most energetic and confident holiday season yet!

Links Mentioned and Ways to Connect:

📌 Savor the Season cookbook can be found here, as part of Midlife & Mistletoe
📌 My favorite protein powder for pre-party smoothies
📌 My favorite festive tumblers for mocktails
📌 Work with Me
📌 How I Cook Just 3 Nights/Week
📌 Mindset Framework to Stop Relying On Motivation
📌 Connect on Social