Tired of trying to make habits that don’t stick? Maybe you’ve tried every meal plan, workout program, and healthy habit out there, only to watch everything fall apart within days? You’re not alone, and more importantly, it is not your fault. (That’s good news!) In this episode of The Family Fork, we’re diving deep into […]
You worked hard to feel good before your trip. Don’t let vacation undo all of your progress! It’s time to look at why restricting before vacation sends you into ovenindulge once you get to your destination. It’s a cycle that repeats itself…but once you recognize it you can learn what to do so that you […]
If you’ve ever felt like you were holding it all together on the outside while quietly falling apart (dealing with chronic stress) on the inside as you navigate life during perimenopause, this episode is for you. This week, I sit down with trauma and grief specialist Jill McMahon, who has spent over 25 years working […]
Do you feel like you’re exhausted and dragging through every single day? Between the invisible load of managing a career, a family, aging parents, and shifting hormones, it’s no wonder you feel like you’re running on empty. You need a better way to boost energy in midlife! In this episode of The Family Fork, I’m […]
When was the last time you looked in the mirror without counting your flaws? In midlife, it’s so easy to view your perimenopause body as a project that needs constant fixing—less belly fat, less bloating, less brain fog. But the reality is that you get what you look for. If you spend your day hunting […]
Struggling to get your partner on board with your healthy eating? Is your spouse “mostly” supportive of how you feel in perimenopause, but you wish he knew more? Juggling perimenopause and midlife health challenges is hard enough on your own, but when you’re in a marriage or long-term partnership, your health journey isn’t just yours—it’s […]
Raise your hand if your cravings have gotten worse in perimenopause? Like finding yourself standing in front of the pantry at 9:00 PM, wondering how you ended up halfway through a bag of Hershey’s Kisses or chips after a perfectly healthy day? If you’ve been beating yourself up for a “lack of discipline,” it’s not […]
Feel like a lightweight when you drink in perimenopause? Does that nightly glass of Cabernet pack more of a punch than it used to (and you find it’s harder to recover in the morning?) In this episode, we’re digging into the relationship between alcohol and midlife, but it’s a different take than you’re used to. […]
Juggling perimenopause, family, and weight loss goals can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like you’ve tried every diet under the sun and nothing sticks. In the previous episode, we talked about the nuts and bolts of nutrition and fitness strategy—the “what” of losing weight. Today, we are digging into the “how,” and it has […]
