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You’re doing all the things to lose weight in perimenopause: eating better, getting your protein in, trying to move more. But the scale? It will not budge. If you’ve quietly started to wonder “what’s the point”, this episode is for you. I keep hearing the same thing from women in my world. They feel like […]

Ever heard the term “lifestyle medicine”? You probably assume (like I did) that it means to eat well, move your body, and get some sleep. But I actually looked into it and realized there was more to it than I thought. In this episode, I am breaking down the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine, plus […]

Ever looked at your colleague, your neighbor, or your sister who is successfully losing weight in midlife and quietly wondered “why can’t I?!” It doesn’t have anything to do with willpower, hormones, or how disciplined she is. In this episode, I’m sharing the one thing that quietly drives every health outcome you have — and […]

If you hear the word “Maycember” and you laugh and cry at the same time, this episode is for you. The craziness of all.the.things this month, plus your body is already doing its perimenopause thing on top of it. So how do you actually get through this month with your energy, patience, and sanity intact? […]

You’ve been here before. You’ve lost some weight, you’re feeling good, making progress — and then life happens. Your schedule changes. Your kid needs more support. You go on vacation. And suddenly, all that progress starts to slip away. Getting results is one thing. Keeping them? That’s where most women end up blaming themselves when […]

What if the reason you can’t lose weight before summer has nothing to do with discipline — and everything to do with the thoughts running through your head? I had a wake-up call the other day. I was on my usual dog walk, baking in my long sleeves and yoga pants, sweating through what I […]

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 […]

How in the world do you stay consistent and “motivated” long enough to lose 65 lbs? As I reflect on my 50th year (which I hoped would be my healthiest year ever), I recognized that the health lessons I really needed, I learned when I lost 65 lbs in my late 40s. When people ask […]