Weight Loss for Women Over 40 Podcast

How to Eat During the Holidays Without Gaining the “Holiday 10” What if the reason you gain weight over the holidays has almost nothing to do with the holiday food? It’s not the cookies. It’s not Thanksgiving dinner. And it’s definitely not your grandmother’s pecan pie. It’s what happens before and after you eat it. In this episode, I’m breaking down the all-or-nothing thinking, restriction, “I’ll start again in January” mentality, and food drama that can turn one holiday meal into three weeks of overeating. And I’m going to show you how to enjoy the foods you actually love without turning December into one long “last supper.” Because food freedom isn’t about being “good.” It’s about being able to trust yourself in real life, in real time. And yes...you can eat the holiday food and still get the body you want. If you’ve been listening to this podcast and thinking, “I know I’m ready for something to change, but I don’t want to spend another year dieting, starting over, and fighting with my body,” I want to invite you into something a little different. It’s called the Jumpstart Experience…a private 12-week experience where we work together to create real, sustainable change in your body, your habits, and the way you think about yourself. We start SEPTEMBER 28th! It’s intimate, highly supported, and designed for women who are ready to stop chasing quick fixes and finally understand how to make weight loss feel simpler...and something they can actually maintain. If that sounds like the kind of experience you’ve been looking for, I’d love to have you join us. You can learn more and apply at https://www.nicoleternay.com/jump

You Can Eat What You Want and Still Lose Weight What if the thing keeping you from losing weight isn’t what you’re eating...but the fact that you’ve spent years telling yourself you can’t eat it? In this episode, I’m challenging one of the biggest beliefs in dieting: that you need more restriction and more control to lose weight. Because if telling yourself “I can’t have that” actually makes you obsess over it, crave it harder, and eventually overeat it… maybe restriction isn’t the solution. We’re getting into food freedom, cravings, emotional eating, all-or-nothing thinking, and why self-trust matters more than another set of food rules. You’ll also learn why eating what you want does not mean eating everything in sight...and how giving yourself permission can actually change the way you eat. Because sustainable weight loss isn’t about becoming better at saying no. Sometimes, it’s learning how to say yes without abandoning yourself. If you’ve been listening to this podcast and thinking, “I know I’m ready for something to change, but I don’t want to spend another year dieting, starting over, and fighting with my body,” I want to invite you into something a little different. It’s called the Jumpstart Experience…a private 12-week experience where we work together to create real, sustainable change in your body, your habits, and the way you think about yourself. We start SEPTEMBER 28th! It’s intimate, highly supported, and designed for women who are ready to stop chasing quick fixes and finally understand how to make weight loss feel simpler...and something they can actually maintain. If that sounds like the kind of experience you’ve been looking for, I’d love to have you join me. You can learn more and apply at https://www.nicoleternay.com/jump

Social Eating and Shame Around Food Why can eating with other people feel so different from eating on your own? In this episode of the Food Freedom Mindset series, Nicole Ternay explores the psychology behind social eating, food guilt, comparison, and the shame that can show up around your choices. You’ll discover why the real struggle often isn’t the food—it’s what you make the food mean about you. Nicole shares how to break the cycle of judgment and all-or-nothing thinking, become more present around food, and begin building a relationship with yourself that’s rooted in trust instead of control. If you’ve been listening to this podcast and thinking, “I know I’m ready for something to change, but I don’t want to spend another year dieting, starting over, and fighting with my body,” I want to invite you into something a little different. It’s called the Jumpstart Experience…a private 12-week experience where we work together to create real, sustainable change in your body, your habits, and the way you think about yourself. We start SEPTEMBER 28th! It’s intimate, highly supported, and designed for women who are ready to stop chasing quick fixes and finally understand how to make weight loss feel simpler—and something they can actually maintain. If that sounds like the kind of experience you’ve been looking for, I’d love to have you join me. You can learn more and apply at https://www.nicoleternay.com/jump

Stop Tracking Calories to Lose Weight Food Freedom Mindset Series What if calorie tracking isn't actually solving your weight loss problem...but creating a new one? In this episode, Nicole Ternay challenges the idea that you need to count calories, track food, and constantly monitor what you eat to lose weight. She dives into the psychology behind calorie counting, why tracking can create a lack of self-trust, and what it really takes to develop freedom around food. If you're tired of thinking about food all day, relying on an app to tell you what you can eat, or feeling like you're constantly trying to control yourself, this episode will give you a very different way to think about weight loss. It's time to stop asking, "How can I track better?" and start asking, "How can I trust myself?" ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR WEIGHT LOSS BREAKTHROUGH? If you’ve been listening to this podcast thinking, “Okay, I know what I need to do…so why the hell is it still so hard?” That’s exactly why I created The 12-Week Jumpstart. This isn’t another diet. I’m not handing you a meal plan and telling you to try harder. We’re going underneath the weight. We’re looking at the patterns, habits, emotions and beliefs that have been keeping you stuck...and changing the way you relate to yourself so you can finally create results that actually last. You’ll get 12 weeks of coaching with me, weekly live group calls, two private sessions with me, lifetime access to the program, and a small group of women who are ready to do this differently. And yes, weight loss can absolutely happen….when I have run this program in the past people have lost 9-23 pounds but the average woman lost 17. But the bigger goal? To change the woman who has been struggling with her weight...so you don’t have to keep struggling with it. If you’re ready to make this your breakthrough, go to ⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://www.nicoleternay.com/jump⁠ and apply for The 12-Week Jumpstart. There are only 20 spots. ⁠https://www.nicoleternay.com/jump⁠ And I’ll see you inside.

7 Sustainable Habits That Will Change Your Life Food Freedom Mindset Series You already know what to do. So why does weight loss still feel so damn hard? In this Weight Loss for Women Over 40 episode of the Food Freedom Mindset series, Nicole Ternay breaks down 7 sustainable habits that go deeper than diets, willpower, and “trying harder.” You’ll learn how to build self-trust, stop turning every food choice into a character assessment, plug back in when you’re on autopilot, make your life bigger than food, and create change that actually lasts. Because maybe you don’t need more control. Maybe you just need to plug back in. ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR WEIGHT LOSS BREAKTHROUGH? If you’ve been listening to this podcast thinking, “Okay, I know what I need to do…so why the hell is it still so hard?” That’s exactly why I created The 12-Week Jumpstart. This isn’t another diet. I’m not handing you a meal plan and telling you to try harder. We’re going underneath the weight. We’re looking at the patterns, habits, emotions and beliefs that have been keeping you stuck—and changing the way you relate to yourself so you can finally create results that actually last. You’ll get 12 weeks of coaching with me, weekly live group calls, two private sessions with me, lifetime access to the program, and a small group of women who are ready to do this differently. And yes, weight loss can absolutely happen….when I have run this program in the past people have lost 9-23 pounds but the average woman lost 17. But the bigger goal? To change the woman who has been struggling with her weight—so you don’t have to keep struggling with it. If you’re ready to make this your breakthrough, go to https://www.nicoleternay.com/jump and apply for The 12-Week Jumpstart. There are only 20 spots. https://www.nicoleternay.com/jump And I’ll see you inside.

Foods That Sabotage Your Weight Loss: Good vs. Bad Food Freedom Mindset Series Are certain foods really sabotaging your weight loss—or is it the way you've been taught to think about food? In this episode of Weight Loss for Women Over 40 launching the Food Freedom Mindset series, Nicole Ternay breaks down the good food vs. bad food mentality and what may actually be keeping you stuck. From restriction and rebound eating to emotional eating, food guilt and eating on autopilot, you'll learn why lasting weight loss has less to do with finding the "right" foods and more to do with understanding yourself. Because food isn't the enemy. Your relationship with food is where the real work begins. It's time to stop fearing food, stop starting over, and start building trust with yourself. If you are tired of using exercise as a way to fix yourself, this episode will help you create a new relationship with movement…one built on compassion, strength, and becoming the woman you were meant to be. If you’re realizing this isn’t just about food tips or fitness advice...and you’re ready to transform your relationship with your body, your identity, and your next chapter...we’d love to welcome you. Join the MavenHeart Membership today and step into a community where you truly belong. If you are ready for more personalized help apply for private coaching HERE.

Movement Mindset Releases Stubborn Weight Movement Without Obsession Series What if stubborn weight isn’t about doing more… but about changing how you move and who is doing the moving? In this Weight Loss for Women Over 40 podcast, we are continuing with the Movement Without Obsession series. In this episode, Nicole Ternay shares why chasing calorie burns, extreme workouts, and all-or-nothing exercise patterns can keep women stuck. After more than 24 years in the weight loss industry, Nicole reveals what she has seen in thousands of women: the women who exercise the hardest are not always the ones who maintain their results. Nicole explores the powerful connection between movement and mindset, why your nervous system responds differently when exercise comes from punishment versus self-respect, and how strength training, walking, and consistent movement can support healthy aging, confidence, and lasting transformation. If you are tired of using exercise as a way to fix yourself, this episode will help you create a new relationship with movement…one built on compassion, strength, and becoming the woman you were meant to be. If you’re realizing this isn’t just about food tips or fitness advice...and you’re ready to transform your relationship with your body, your identity, and your next chapter...we’d love to welcome you. Join the MavenHeart Membership today and step into a community where you truly belong. If you are ready for more personalized help apply for private coaching HERE.

Movement as Meditation In this episode of the Movement Without Obsession series, Nicole Ternay explores how movement can become more than just exercise…it can become a form of meditation. If you've been stuck in the cycle of counting calories, chasing step goals, or feeling like every workout has to "count," this conversation is for you. Learn why consistency beats intensity, how walking and mindful movement can calm your nervous system, and why the best workout isn't the hardest one…it's the one you'll actually do. This episode will help you shift from using movement as punishment to embracing it as a way to reconnect with yourself, creating a healthier relationship with your body and making sustainable weight loss feel lighter, simpler, and more peaceful. If you’re realizing this isn’t just about food tips or fitness advice...and you’re ready to transform your relationship with your body, your identity, and your next chapter...we’d love to welcome you. Join the MavenHeart Membership today and step into a community where you truly belong. Curious what’s driving your habits behind the scenes? Your subconscious is running on one of five survival modes. Take the MavenHeart Archetype Quiz …answer just one single, revealing question to discover yours!

Strength for Longevity Movement Without Obsession series In this episode of the Weight Loss for Women Over 40 podcast with your host Nicole Ternay, we are diving into Strength for Longevity inside the series Movement Without Obsession. We're shifting the focus from losing weight to building a body that supports you for life. Discover why strength training after 40 is one of the greatest investments you can make for your future, how to stop exercising from guilt and punishment, and why your goal should be building the strongest version of yourself…not the smallest. If you're ready to move with purpose, protect your independence, and redefine what fitness looks like, this episode is for you. If you're finding yourself wanting more than food tips and fitness advice...and you're realizing this is really about your relationship with your body and yourself...your identity... your next chapter...Come join me over on the MavenHeart Podcast.I think you're going to feel right at home. https://www.nicoleternay.com/podcast-links-page Your subconscious is running on one of five survival modes. Which one is it? 🔍 Take the MavenHeart Archetype Quiz and answer one single, juicy question and find out. https://www.nicoleternay.com/quiz

Mindful Walking to Shift Energy Movement Without Obsession What if your workouts didn’t have to feel like a punishment to count? In this episode of the Weight Loss for Women Over 40 podcast, Nicole Ternay breaks down the toxic "dieter’s mentality" that keeps us obsessed with closing rings, counting calories, and pushing our bodies to exhaustion. As a former professional ballet dancer, physical therapist assistant, and fitness veteran of over 24 years, Nicole shares how to shift your relationship with exercise by embracing non-transactional movement. Learn how mindful walking can lower your cortisol, soothe your nervous system, and build lasting identity shifts from the inside out. Nicole walks you through simple physical check-ins to release emotional stress stored right in your muscles. Stop trying to hate yourself skinny and start moving because your body deserves kindness, peace and partnership. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why your body holds onto weight when it feels "threatened" by extreme exercise. How to shift from a shrinking mindset to an expanding mindset before you even take your first step. Simple somatic resets to drop physical tension on your daily walks. Why permanent transformation starts with changing your identity, not just your habits. A 5-minute mental exercise to quiet your mind and rewire your subconscious. Connect with Nicole: Learn more about private coaching and the MavenHeart Membership at NicoleTernay.com . Find out how you are uniquely wired to create change! Take the free, 1-question MavenHeart Archetype Quiz .

Small Movement Hacks for Boosting Your Metabolism Movement Without Obsession Series You don't have to spend hours in the gym...or leave every workout exhausted...to boost your metabolism. In this episode on Weight Loss for Women Over 40 Podcast, Nicole Ternay shares why small, consistent movement throughout your day can be more powerful than chasing intense workouts. Learn how walking, strength training and simple daily habits support your metabolism, help you lose weight without the all-or-nothing mindset and create lasting results for women over 40. If you're ready to stop forcing exercise and start building movement into your life, this episode is for you. If you want help losing weight without dieting, I still am coaching clients inside my Maven Heart membership on losing weight and also in my private coaching. So, with my new brand, you are getting so much more than just weight loss. If you want to start losing those extra pounds, then join the Maven Heart membership. You can join and immediately access my weight loss foundation program Master Your Mind to Change Your Body. Immediately in week one, you will know exactly how to lose weight for the last time. Along with weekly group coaching calls, you will be on your way to living in the body you love! Join us today at https://www.nicoleternay.com/membership Links Talked About in Today’s Episode: TEDx Talk - https://www.nicoleternay.com/speaking (scroll to bottom of page) Amazon Finds - https://a.co/d/02Fr2Fa2 Check out my new website at https://www.nicoleternay.com/ While you are there take the MavenHeart Archetype Quiz! 🐦‍🔥💙 Follow me on my NEW SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.ternay/ https://www.facebook.com/nicole.ternay https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleternay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@nicole.ternay https://www.youtube.com/@NicoleTernay

Why Traditional Exercise Creates Resistance Movement Without Obsession Series Why does exercise feel so hard...even when you want to lose weight? In this kickoff episode of the Movement Without Obsession series, Nicole Ternay explores the hidden psychology behind exercise resistance and why traditional fitness advice may actually be working against you. If movement has started to feel like punishment, pressure or something you “should” do, this episode will help you understand why. Learn how to break free from all-or-nothing thinking, reduce internal resistance, and rebuild a healthier, more sustainable relationship with movement...without obsession. Check out my new website at https://www.nicoleternay.com/ While you are there take the MavenHeart Archetype Quiz! 🐦‍🔥💙 Follow me on my NEW SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.ternay/ https://www.facebook.com/nicole.ternay https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleternay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@nicole.ternay https://www.youtube.com/@NicoleTernay

What If Emotional Eating Has Nothing to Do With the Food? With your host Nicole Ternay What if emotional eating has nothing to do with food at all? In this final episode of the Craving the Truth series, Nicole challenges everything diet culture taught you about cravings, willpower, and self-control. Discover why emotional eating is often an automated response…not your lack of discipline…and learn how to uncover the real reason you keep reaching for food. If you’re tired of fighting cravings and blaming yourself, this episode will change the way you see the cycle. Check out my new website at https://www.nicoleternay.com/ While you are there take the MavenHeart Archetype Quiz! 🐦‍🔥💙 Follow me on my NEW SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.ternay/ https://www.facebook.com/nicole.ternay https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleternay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@nicole.ternay https://www.youtube.com/@MavenHeart

Reprogramming Emotional Triggers Craving the Truth Series In this episode of the Craving the Truth series, we're diving into the psychology behind emotional eating and why your triggers aren't actually about food. If you've ever wondered, "Why do I keep doing this when I know better?" …this conversation is for you. You'll learn why your brain creates emotional eating patterns, how those patterns become automatic and how to reprogram them without relying on willpower, guilt or dieter’s mentality. Because lasting weight loss isn't about never getting triggered...it's about no longer letting your triggers run the show. Check out my new website at https://www.nicoleternay.com/ Follow me on my NEW SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.ternay/ https://www.facebook.com/nicole.ternay https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleternay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@nicole.ternay

Boredom, Stress and Nostalgia Cravings In this episode of the Craving the Truth series, we're uncovering the reasons behind some of the most common cravings women over 40 experience. From boredom eating and stress snacking to the foods that transport you back to childhood, you'll learn why cravings aren't simply about willpower or a lack of discipline. Discover how curiosity...not criticism...can help you understand what your cravings are really trying to tell you so you can find more peace, freedom, and confidence around food. Check out my new website at https://www.nicoleternay.com/ Follow me on my NEW SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.ternay/ https://www.facebook.com/nicole.ternay https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleternay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@nicole.ternay

How Your Environment Fuels Hidden Cravings Craving The Truth Series Cravings aren't always about food. In this episode of “Craving The Truth” series on Weight Loss for Women Over 40, Nicole Ternay reveals how your environment…from stress and relationships to social media and daily routines…can fuel hidden cravings and emotional eating. Discover why willpower isn't enough and what really needs to change to create lasting freedom around food. Check out my new website at https://www.nicoleternay.com/ Follow me on my NEW SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.ternay/ https://www.facebook.com/nicole.ternay https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleternay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@nicole.ternay

Why You Eat Without Thinking Craving The Truth Series Why do you eat without thinking… even when you’re not hungry? In this episode of the Craving The Truth series, Nikki T breaks down the subconscious patterns behind emotional eating, nighttime cravings, stress eating, and mindless snacking. Learn why your brain runs on autopilot around food, how your nervous system drives cravings, and the simple mindset shifts that help women over 40 stop feeling out of control around food without dieting, calorie counting, or guilt. Check out my new website at https://www.nicoleternay.com/ Follow me on my NEW SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.ternay/ https://www.facebook.com/nicole.ternay https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleternay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@nicole.ternay

What Your Cravings Are Really Telling You Craving The Truth Series In this episode of the Craving The Truth series, Nikki T dives into what your cravings are really telling you ...and why they have far less to do with willpower than you’ve been taught. We’re unpacking emotional eating, nervous system patterns, subconscious conditioning, and the hidden emotional needs underneath cravings. If you’re tired of fighting food, obsessing over cravings, or feeling stuck in dieter’s mentality, this episode will completely change the way you see yourself and your relationship with food. Check out my new website at https://www.nicoleternay.com/ Follow me on my NEW SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.ternay/ https://www.facebook.com/nicole.ternay https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleternay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@nicole.ternay

How Mindset and Body Cues Affect Hormones In this final episode of The Hormone Whisperer series, Nikki T breaks down the powerful connection between mindset, body cues, stress, and hormones. Learn why weight loss for women over 40 is not just about food and workouts...but about the internal conversation happening in your mind every day. If you’ve been stuck in dieting mentality, ignoring your body’s signals, or constantly feeling like you need to “fix” yourself, this episode will help you understand how your thoughts and patterns may be affecting your hormones, cravings, energy, and weight loss journey. Check out my new website at https://www.nicoleternay.com/ Follow me on my NEW SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.ternay/ https://www.facebook.com/nicole.ternay https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleternay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@nicole.ternay

Stress Hacks to Stabilize Hormones The Hormone Whisperer Series If you’ve been trying all the “stress hacks” and still feel stuck, this episode will help you out. Nikki T breaks down why quick fixes like meditation and breathwork only go so far...and what actually stabilizes your hormones long-term. You’ll learn how chronic stress patterns, not just stressful moments, impact cortisol, weight gain, cravings, and energy...and how to start changing your body’s baseline instead of chasing temporary relief. This is the mindset-first approach to hormone balance and weight loss for women over 40. Check out my new website at https://www.nicoleternay.com/ Follow me on my NEW SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.ternay/ https://www.facebook.com/nicole.ternay https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleternay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@nicole.ternay