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The Family Fork Podcast Traveling on an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Podcast

You likely know by now that anti-inflammatory nutrition in midlife is a non-negotiable. But let’s be honest, we all get tripped up when it comes to traveling! Whether you’re heading off for a family vacation, a holiday visit, or a packed work trip, it can feel impossible to stick to your healthy eating habits when […]

Episode 67: Traveling on an Anti-Inflammatory Diet

The Family Fork Podcast Ep 66: Why You Can't Lose Weight in Perimenopause
Mindset, Perimenopause, Podcast

Raise your hand if you’ve tried everything to lose weight in perimenopause, but nothing works? You’re tracking your steps, eating salads, maybe even choking down dry chicken and broccoli for dinner. Believe me, I get it! I’ve been there, and I hear this same frustration from busy, midlife moms every single day. As we creep […]

Episode 66: Pop Quiz: Why You Can’t Lose Weight in Perimenopause

Holidays with Perimenopause: Managing Food and Alcohol
Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Perimenopause, Podcast

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 […]

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

Mindset, Perimenopause, Podcast

Ever feel like your thoughts are actively working against your midlife and perimenopause health goals? Like, the moment you decide to try something new, your brain slams the brakes on with excuses like, “That’s too hard,” “I don’t have time,” or the classic, “My family will never eat that”? You are absolutely not alone! In […]

Episode 64: Ask Me Anything: Perimenopause, Weight Loss, and Family Meals

The Family Fork Podcast: Does Perimenopause Impact Gut Health
Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Perimenopause, Podcast

You hear the phrase everywhere: gut health. It’s on product labels, social media, and talked about by every wellness guru. But what does that even mean? More importantly, how does your gut health get impacted in perimenopause? And how are you supposed to fix it when you’re already juggling a full life? Trust me, I […]

Episode 63: Does Perimenopause Impact Gut Health?

The Family Fork podcast ep 62 Perimenopause Nutrition on a Budget
Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Perimenopause, Podcast

Today, we’re diving into one of my favorite topics: food! But we’re not just talking about what to eat; we’re talking about how to do it in perimenopause, without spending a fortune. I know what you might be thinking—eating healthy, especially with an anti-inflammatory focus, is expensive. Maybe you have a big family to feed, […]

Episode 62: Perimenopause Nutrition on a Budget

The Family Fork Podcast How To Lose 1 lb/week in perimenopause
Perimenopause, Podcast

Feel like you’ll never get anywhere with perimenopause weight loss? You’re not alone! It can feel like your body is working against you, making it impossible to see consistent results. You might be exhausted, feeling a little fluffy around the middle, and wondering if this is just your new normal. I see you, and I […]

Episode 61: How To Lose 1 Lb/Week In Perimenopause

Anti-inflammatory diet for beginners: what to eat and how to start blog post
Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Perimenopause

You’ve heard the term “anti-inflammatory diet,” but maybe you’re feeling like a beginner, and you’re not sure what it actually means. If you’re like most women, you picture boring salads, endless meal prep, and giving up all the foods you love. With so much information out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, and honestly, to […]

Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners: What to Eat & How to Start

The Family Fork podcast episode Anti-Inflammatory Diet and weight loss
Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Perimenopause, Podcast

You’ve heard me say it before: perimenopause and midlife can feel like an uphill battle. You’re juggling a career, a family, and all the stress that comes with it, and it feels like your body is just not on your team. You’re tired, you’re bloated, and the number on the scale just keeps creeping up […]

Episode 60: Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Weight Loss: Does It Work?

Perimenopause Weight Loss: What Actually Works?
Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Mindset, Perimenopause

It’s a familiar and frustrating story for so many of us midlife moms. One day, you look in the mirror and notice that your body is changing in ways you don’t recognize.  The scale is creeping up, the weight is settling around your middle like a tire, and despite all your best efforts—eating salads, tracking […]

Perimenopause Weight Loss: What Actually Works?