Episode 76: Marriage & Midlife: Behind the Scenes With My Husband

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 a shared experience that impacts your relationship, your social life, and your family dinner table.

In this very special episode I’m joined by my husband, Asim. He has been by my side since the very beginning of my health journey, back when I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and severe nutrient deficiencies at 38. From the “What on earth is a nightshade?” phase to navigating my breast cancer treatment and now full-blown menopause, Asim has seen it all.

We chat about the friction points, like how my decision to stop drinking alcohol changed our “party friend” dynamic, and how we managed the transition to an anti-inflammatory household without him feeling like he was living on water and air.

My hope is that this episode serves as a conversation starter for you and your partner. Whether you need more “buy-in” on healthy meals or you’re struggling to explain why your energy levels have tanked, this behind-the-scenes look will show you that while the journey is long, it pays massive dividends in the end.

What You’ll Learn:

📌 Getting Partner Buy-In: How to bridge the gap when one partner is “all in” on health and the other is skeptical or overwhelmed.

📌 Navigating Social Shifts: The reality of how relationships change when you ditch the happy hours and prioritize energy levels over social expectations.

📌 The Ripple Effect: How a health crisis can actually become the catalyst for a stronger, more vibrant marriage and a healthier future for your children.

This episode is a must-listen, and if it resonates, I encourage you to share it with your spouse/partner. It will give them a better understanding of what you’re going through, and how they can be supportive every step of the way!

More Support And Ways To Connect

🙋‍♀️ Work with Me
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🥑 How I Cook Just 3 Nights/Week
🧠 Mindset Framework to Stop Relying On Willpower or Motivation