The Midlife Mom Edit: Redefining Health & Wellness Over 40

You've tried to eat well, you've tried to be consistent, and yet you keep going off-plan in moments you didn't even see coming. What if it's not lack of willpower? What if it's people-pleasing in disguise? In this episode, we get into something that most high-achieving women never see in themselves: the quiet ways people-pleasing is sabotaging their weight loss in perimenopause. Not the doormat version. The version that looks like being a good mom, not wanting to rock the boat, and just being who you've always been. If you've been doing all the "right" things and still feeling stuck, this one might be the missing piece you haven't considered. Inside This Episode Why high-achieving women are the least likely to recognize their own people-pleasing (yet are most affected by it) 3 ways people-pleasing hides in your everyday life Why mom guilt is costing you more than just one piece of cake How "not wanting to rock the boat" is quietly wiping out your weekly progress The childhood stories about who you are that are still running the show in your 40s Why people-pleasing in perimenopause isn't just a mindset issue Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram

Grab a piece of paper for this interactive and insightful episode, and by the end, you’ll be talking to yourself ( and losing weight! ) in a completely new way! For the last couple of months, I've been collecting phrases. Real things that real women say to me on coaching calls, in my DMs, and inside The Method. The things you say to yourself about your health, your body, and your ability to feel good in midlife. And what this list makes clear is this: the way you talk to yourself is making it harder to lose weight. In this episode, I walk you through a quiz-style exercise across three categories — food, workouts, and your overall healthy lifestyle — using real phrases I've collected from real women. Then I break down exactly why your brain keeps generating these thoughts (hint: it’s not because you lack willpower or discipline!), and give you three concrete steps to start shifting the conversation in your head, starting today. Inside This Episode How often your own words are working against your weight loss goals Why phrases like "I'm so out of shape" and "nothing ever works for me" are actually your brain doing its job — and why that's the problem The three things your brain does that keeps you comfortable but stuck Why jumping from "I'm not a morning person" to "I'll wake up at 4am every day" will always fail — and what to do instead A three-step process for noticing, challenging, and replacing the thoughts keeping you on the wrong side of the gap Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram

Have you ever looked at GLP-1s and thought, "I haven't earned that yet"? Or “that feels like cheating.” You're not alone — and this episode is for you. In this very first episode of The Midlife Mom Edit I'm kicking it off with a conversation I keep having with women in my coaching program and in my DMs. The emotional weight you're carrying around GLP-1s. Not the side effects, or the cost, or the fear of needles. The feeling that you need to hit some invisible milestone before you're allowed to consider getting support. In this episode, I'm sharing how GLP-1s actually work in your body. Plus, we’ll walk through the real stories from my students who said "it feels like cheating" and "am I already at this point?" and making the case for why none of those thoughts are serving you. ( I also get honest about the judgment I had toward GLP-1s before I started one myself — and what changed when I did. ) THIS is your chance for a rewrite. This is what The Midlife Mom Edit is all about. Inside This Episode Why your body's GLP-1 signal may not be working the way it should — and how to fix it Quieting “food noise” – and how it finally went away What to think when you believe you have to “earn” the use of a GLP-1 Why the shame spiral around GLP-1s is the real problem — and what it costs you to stay in it How losing estrogen in midlife is directly connected to inflammation, and why GLP-1s address more than just weight Resources & Ways To Connect 3-minute FREE QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method Connect with me on Instagram Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram

For every midlife woman who has built a solid weight loss plan, only to watch it fall apart the minute life got chaotic -- this episode is for you! You know how it feels...you quit, then feel like you have to start over from scratch. And during this time of year it can feel like you're getting a fresh start, but life doesn't really slow down when the kids go back to school. It just looks different. In this episode, I'm digging into something that most women skip when they're building a weight loss plan: the backup plan . Because a plan that only works under perfect conditions isn't really a plan. I walk through why our brains build plans around the best case scenario, why that sets us up to spiral when something goes wrong, and what to actually do about it so you stay consistent on your weight loss and health journey no matter what life throws at you. I'm also sharing a personal story from this summer involving a cyclospora outbreak, two of my go-to foods, and a very rude reminder that you cannot plan for everything. Plus, I'm talking about one of my clients, Cathy, who has been in one of those seasons where things just kept coming, one after another, and what staying in the game looked like for her. Inside This Episode - Why your brain builds plans around perfect conditions (and how that's actually working against you) - The one thought pattern that causes most women to quit when their plan gets derailed - What "non-negotiables" are and how to build them for both nutrition and movement - Why asking for help is not a weakness, and how to plan for it before you're already in crisis mode - How to stay in the game when life keeps piling on, even if progress is slower than you wanted Resources and Ways To Connect • FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause • Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method • Connect with me on Instagram Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram

If you're trying to lose weight in your 40s and you can't make it to lunch without grabbing a snack, or you hit a wall of exhaustion every morning around 10:30, your breakfast is the reason. Not your willpower. Not your discipline. Your breakfast. In this episode, I am sharing the one rule that has changed the way my clients eat in the morning — and the way I eat every single day. It's simple, specific, and it works with your body in perimenopause, not against it. I call it the 40-gram breakfast rule, and by the end of this episode, you'll know exactly how to use it and why it matters to your weight loss goals, and your life! Inside This Episode • Why your body responds completely different to breakfast in your 40s than it did in your 30s — and the hormone shift that changes everything • The surprising breakfast food that sent one of my clients into a spiral of cravings and low motivation (hint: it sounds healthy) • The exact formula I use to build my breakfast bowl every morning, including my current favorite ingredient • Why 40 grams of protein is what your body actually needs — and how to hit it without overthinking it • What Sharon noticed after just 4 days of eating this way (including one thing that surprised even her) • Four steps to make this work starting tomorrow morning, even on the busiest weekday Resources and Ways To Connect • FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause • Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method • Connect with me on Instagram Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram

What’s so special and unique about the women who lose weight and actually keep it off? There you are…you keep trying new plans. New recipes. New meal strategies. New gym memberships. And somehow, nothing sticks. SO frustrating, right? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain to show you what I teach from day one inside The Perimenopause Weight Loss Method. Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with food. The women who lose weight in perimenopause and actually keep it off aren't following a different plan than you. They're thinking differently. Specifically, they've learned to stop letting their thoughts drive them away from their goals, and started using their thoughts to build the identity of the woman they want to become. If you've ever said 'I just can't stay consistent' or 'nothing works for me' or 'I just don't care anymore,' this episode is for you. Inside This Episode Why your brain keeps defaulting to a new tactic when things aren't working — and what it's actually trying to protect you from 4 thoughts I hear most from women who are stuck, and why each one is keeping you exactly where you are What the women who successfully keep the weight off have in common — (hint: it's not motivation or discipline) The identity shift that makes workouts feel non-negotiable instead of optional Three things you can start doing right now to change the way you think about your weight loss journey Resources and Ways To Connect Learn more about the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method Get started with safe, medically-supervised GLP-1s here Connect on Instagram Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram

This is the 100th episode of The Family Fork, and I'm celebrating the only way I know how: by handing you 10 lessons the last 100 episodes have taught me, (or confirmed for me), about weight loss in midlife. Not your run-of-the-mill advice, and one lesson may even make you a little uncomfortable. But all 10 are lessons I stand behind completely. Getting to episode 100 was not a smooth, easy road. I built this show around a full client schedule, raising my kids, a marriage and household that needed me just as much as this podcast did, constant travel, and a stretch of breast cancer treatment that tested whether I could actually keep my promise to show up every week. I never missed an episode, because I wanted to keep showing up for you. In this episode, I'm walking you through the ten most impactful lessons from 100 episodes of conversations with listeners like you. Inside This Episode Why the scale is a bad measure of weight loss progress, and three things to track instead Why "I don't have time" is never actually about time How your determination to be right can be the exact thing keeping you stuck Why healthy eating feels miserable, and what makes it better instead What I've learned firsthand about GLP-1s as a tool, not a shortcut A vulnerable conversation about body image and intimacy Why a mindset-first approach changes far more than just your body Resources and Ways to Connect More info on the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method here Get more info about GLP-1st for perimenopause weight loss here Connect on Instagram Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram

I'm turning up the volume with this highly-downloaded series -- the best-of episodes that are filled with everything you need to have more fun, spend less time in the kitchen, and still reach your weight loss goals this summer. Food guilt has no business showing up when you're poolside, beachside, or on vacation. Today, I'm walking through 5 simple rules that let you actually enjoy summer without overthinking every bite. This episode is all about the moments that tend to feel hardest: the pool, the beach, vacation. Take a listen as I'm giving you my best tips for enjoying all of it without guilt, from what to pack, how to handle dessert, and why the whole season isn't actually about the food at all. These are simple, doable, and they work! Inside This Episode The one habit that keeps you from feeling bloated and tired on vacation Why alcohol does more than add calories, and the swap that still feels like a treat The three bite rule that lets you enjoy dessert without deprivation Why fruit might be the most underrated vacation food The mindset shift that ensures food guilt doesn't show up on your vacation Resources and Ways to Connect CURE electrolyte powder ( grapefruit flavor) Swig travel cups and tumblers Submit your questions for a future episode Work with Me Connect on Instagram Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram

I'm turning up the volume with this highly-downloaded series -- the best-of episodes that are filled with everything you need to have more fun, spend less time in the kitchen, and still reach your weight loss goals this summer. You can have the workout plan, the meal plan, and the perfectly time-blocked calendar, and still not have the summer you want. This episode is about the one piece that actually determines whether all of that works: how you think. In this episode, I break down the three stories that quietly sabotage summer goals: time, progress, and desire. I'll walk you through exactly what each one sounds like in your head, the feeling underneath it (frustration, shame, or the fear of not belonging), and why that feeling is what actually drives the choice you make next. Once you can name the feeling, you can catch it before it talks you out of the thing you actually want. This episode ties together everything from the rest of the Summer Success Series. The workouts, the meals, and the calendar only work if the thinking behind them is working too. Inside This Episode Why your circumstance isn't actually what determines your summer The three stories behind almost every summer goal that falls apart Why “I don't have time” is rarely about time How shame and embarrassment about “lack of progress” shut down your brain's ability to problem-solve Why the fear of feeling left out at a barbecue or on vacation is really about belonging A simple exercise to catch the feeling behind a thought before it leads to a choice you don't want Resources and Ways To Connect Get started with a plan to kick-start weight loss today. Grab it here! Work with Me, learn more here . Connect on Instagram Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram

I'm turning up the volume with this highly-downloaded series -- the best-of episodes that are filled with everything you need to have more fun, spend less time in the kitchen, and still reach your weight loss goals this summer. If you're feeling the chaos of summer, and if your calendar feels unpredictable, this episode is your sign to get it locked in. Here’s exactly how to time block your summer so there’s room for fun, food, movement, and rest, all at the same time. In this episode, I’m walking you through the system I’ve used for years to keep our family on track all summer long, without letting the chaos of summer schedules wreck our nutrition or our energy. I’m covering the two tools I rely on (one digital, one that lives on the fridge), and exactly what to put on your calendar so that movement, meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, and snacks all have a home before the season gets away from you. Inside This Episode The one scheduling move that guarantees you’ll actually have time for the fun stuff this summer Why a shared family calendar changes communication with your spouse and kids overnight The exact two days of the week to put meal planning on your calendar (and why timing matters) How to build a 10-minute emergency meal plan so summer chaos never sends you to fast food Why planning actually creates more flexibility, not less Resources and Ways To Connect My favorite workouts for summer Summer snack ideas for you and your family Fast and easy meals with the Supper Club (including the Oh, Sh*t Meal Planner) Get at-home workouts for just $99/month! Connect on Instagram Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram

I'm turning up the volume with this highly-downloaded series -- the best-of episodes that are filled with everything you need to have more fun, spend less time in the kitchen, and still reach your weight loss goals this summer. It’s 95 degrees, you're picking up the kids from camp in 20 minutes, and you have no plan for dinner. Welcome to summer. Here’s how to keep eating anti-inflammatory without losing your mind — or your evenings. In this episode of the Summer Success Series, I’m walking you through exactly how to keep your family eating well when your schedule feels like chaos. Vacations, road trips, hot kitchens, kids signed up for fifteen different activities — summer throws a wrench into your mealtime routine! I’m giving you the real, practical roadmap: travel snacks that actually hold up, how to stock the hotel fridge, how to make dinner feel fun instead of like a chore, and why “eating healthy” does not mean kale salads and deprivation. You can absolutely have barbecue chicken and popsicles and still stay anti-inflammatory. I’m also talking about why this even matters in the summer months (hint: you need the energy for everything you’ve got planned!) Plus, the easiest ways to keep your family on board without you being stuck doing all the cooking. What You’ll Learn The travel snack combo that beats airport junk food every time (and goes straight through TSA) Why a hotel mini-fridge is the most underrated vacation hack for staying on track The two words to say at restaurants that instantly cut the bloat before it starts How to turn a regular Tuesday dinner into something your kids actually look forward to The $10 grill hack that gets dinner done in under ten minutes Why "food on a stick" might be the most powerful parenting tool you'll use this summer Resources and Ways To Connect Learn more about the Supper Club Start for FREE with the Perimenopause Weight Loss Guide Grab this FREE guide with over 50 snack ideas Connect on Instagram Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram

We're turning up the volume with this highly-downloaded series -- the best episodes that are filled with everything you need to have more fun, spend less time in the kitchen, and still reach your weight loss goals this summer. Summer doesn't have to be the time to slow down and abandon all your health goals. You just need a better plan for this crazy season, so that you can feel confident and happy in all your summer outfits! Because if you don’t make a plan, it’s really just a wish. In this episode I walk you through my simple 3-part approach to set realistic goals, gather the right resources, and pair it all with nutrition so you can actually drop a few pounds keep that momentum going all the way through the season. I also get honest about expectations, because the gap between what we want and what’s actually possible in four weeks is where most women quit. Not this time! What You’ll Learn Why examining your expectations is the only smart place to start (and the realistic weekly weight loss number nobody wants to hear) How to keep a bigger goal alive without abandoning over the summer The reason anti-inflammatory eating shows up on the scale fast (and how to bring it back down again) My exact go-to for fast, fun 20-minute workouts How to keep results going through vacations, weddings, and the busiest weeks of your year Resources and Ways To Connect Perimenopause Weight Loss Guide for Moms (free 7-day guide + private podcast) Get workouts for home and on-the-go here (just $99/year!) Ready to Work with Me? Connect on Instagram Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram

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 they're trying everything and nothing is working, so they've started to give in at the barbecue and stopped bothering with workouts. Inside this episode I walk you through the bridge between where you are now, and where you want to be, and why the gap in the middle is driven almost entirely by the way you think. We get into the three pillars that decide whether you lose weight in perimenopause: a true calorie deficit, strength training with heavy enough weights, and consistency. Plus, I show you the sneaky thought hiding underneath each one (that is stopping you from actually losing weight). If you feel like you're on an island with your health while the rest of your family eats however they want, this episode is for you. What You'll Learn Why a 1,200 calorie diet keeps you stuck, and how much you should be eating instead The macro balance that actually protects your muscle and your energy in midlife Why 5 and 8 pound dumbbells feel heavy when they really aren't, and how to talk your brain into lifting more How more muscle quietly buys you food flexibility through your metabolic rate Why the need to belong wrecks your consistency without you ever noticing Resources and Ways To Connect The fitness library I use for safe strength training (use code ASHLEY1SBODI for 15% off!) Learn more about the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method and book a call to see if it's the right fit Get started with 5 Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb/week in Perimenopause ( Free Guide! ) Come say hi on Instagram Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram

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 the seventh one that nobody else has added before. Lifestyle medicine is a root-cause approach to your health, built to treat, prevent, and sometimes even reverse chronic conditions, which makes it essential in perimenopause and menopause. I am walking through all six pillars, why each one hits harder once your estrogen starts to drop, the seventh pillar I refuse to leave off, and exactly where to start so you do not feel overwhelmed. If you are leaning on HRT or a GLP-1 and quietly wondering whether that is enough on its own, this one is for you. What You’ll Learn - What lifestyle medicine actually is, and why it is so much more than eating well and working out - The six pillars that matter most in perimenopause and menopause, and the real reason each one hits harder once estrogen drops - The seventh pillar nobody puts on the official list, and why it is the one that makes everything else stick - Why your HRT, GLP-1, and supplements can help, but were never built to do this job alone - How to start first, so you stop trying to fix everything at once and actually see results Resources and Ways To Connect - Free 21-Day Anti-Inflammatory Guide - DM me on Instagram and tell me which pillar you struggle with most - Work with Me Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram

If you'd asked me a year ago whether I'd be recording this episode, I would have said no way. For a long time, I had a pretty firm opinion about GLP-1 peptides — and it wasn't a good one. But six months into my own peptide journey, my entire perspective has shifted. And today, I'm sharing the whole honest story with you. If you've struggled with food noise (if you know, you know). If inflammation is constant. If the pounds won't budge no matter what, you need to listen to this episode. I'm walking you my very personal journey of how I went from being judgmental about peptides, to using them myself. I'm sharing what they did for me, what they absolutely did not do for me, and the four foundational pieces every woman needs in place before she even considers them. This is a personal, vulnerable, and educational conversation, and I'm glad that you're here to take this journey with me. I hope you'll listen with an open mind, and maybe you'll update your beliefs, too! What You'll Learn Why I used to believe peptides were the easy way out (and what changed my mind) What pushed me to research GLP-1s in the first place My personal story and journey from the last 6 months with peptides Three things peptides will NOT do for you (and why this matters) The four non-negotiables every woman needs in place before considering peptides Resources and Ways To Connect If you're peptide curious, join me for this educational seminar to learn more (June 9th at 6 pm MT). It's FREE! Build the right mindset to approach your health journey Connect with me on Instagram Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram

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 how to start building it for yourself. Here's the hard truth: your success (in any area of your life) is directly correlated to your ability to manage risk. In this episode I walk you through what risk really is when it comes to your body, your health, and your weight (hint: it's not what you think), and why high-achieving women who take risks all day long at work often get stuck the moment it comes to advocating for their own health. I share three real examples — the gym, a girls' weekend with my student Kathy, and my own New Year's Eve story — to help you see exactly where your relationship with risk might be holding you back. This is the kind of work I do every week with my students inside The Perimenopause Weight Loss Method, and is likely the missing piece you've been looking for. What You'll Learn - Why your ability to manage risk is the quiet driver behind every health outcome you've ever had - The sneaky reason successful career women can't seem to follow through on their own health goals - What's actually happening in your brain and body the moment you consider doing something new for yourself - Why the woman next to you who is losing weight isn't smarter or more disciplined than you — she's just doing this one thing differently - How to start building your risk tolerance the same way you'd build a muscle - The one question to ask yourself this week to see exactly where you're stuck Resources and Ways To Connect - Explore the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method - FREE 21-Day Anti-Inflammatory Guide - DM me on Instagram and tell me where you see your relationship with risk - Learn more about working with me Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram

Feel like you're eating healthy and "clean", but you're still not losing those midlife pounds? You're eating the salad. You ordered the oat milk latte. You swapped your white bread for whole grain. So why isn't the scale moving? Believe it or not, you can be eating clean and still triggering inflammation in your body every single day. And when your body is fighting inflammation, you're not going to be able to lose weight, no matter how many salads you ate this week. In this episode, I'm walking you through the difference between eating clean and eating anti-inflammatory, and why this distinction matters so much in midlife. I'm breaking down what a typical "healthy" breakfast is actually doing to your body, why your estrogen levels are working against you in perimenopause, and how one small shift completely changed everything for my student Kathleen. If you have been doing all the right things and still not seeing results, this episode is going to clear up so much confusion for you. What You'll Learn Why eating clean and eating anti-inflammatory are not the same thing (and why it matters in midlife) How your "healthy" breakfast is triggering inflammation and crashing your blood sugar Why your body literally cannot burn fat efficiently when it's fighting inflammation and blood sugar swings at the same time The simple shift Kathleen made to her breakfast that gave her all-day energy and crushed her cravings Resources and Ways To Connect Get the Free 21-Day Anti-Inflammatory Guide for Midlife Moms Discover how The Method can support your midlife weight loss Connect with me on Instagram Get more free resources here Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram

You said you’d do it differently this year. You’d lose the weight, feel confident at the pool, finally not need a cover-up. And here you are, a few weeks out from summer, in another fitting room, in another swimsuit you can’t even imagine wearing in public. If that loop sounds familiar, this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m getting honest about something I’ve skirted around on this podcast for a long time: the very real desire to feel confident in a swimsuit this summer. I see so many of my students (and so many of you!) landing in that exhausted, defeated thought of "it’s too late", "I’ve let myself go", "I’ll just stay in my cover-up". I’m walking you through exactly why your brain lets this keep happening, what your nervous system is actually doing in those moments, and the both/and approach that finally breaks the loop. Plus, I’m sharing the story of one of my students who lost 4 pounds right before summer, even with a chaotic work trip in the middle of her first few weeks inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method. What You’ll Learn Why your brain tells you it’s too late and how that keeps you stuck in the same loop year after year The thought-feeling cycle that signals your nervous system it isn’t safe to make changes right now (and what to do instead) The both/and approach to summer: how to hold acceptance and the belief that you can change at the same time Why high-achieving women resist acceptance the most, and the specific reframe that finally lets it land Real, doable changes you can make in the next few weeks that actually move the needle in midlife Resources and Ways To Connect Book a call with me to kick-start your summer weight loss inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method Eat for summer weight loss with this free meal plan Learn more on Instagram Listen to more episodes Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram

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? In this episode of The Family Fork, I'm sharing my best practices from 23 years of mom life for surviving Maycember without abandoning your health and wellness routines. (And if you don't have a routine yet, I’m showing you how to get started today with every little time and energy!) We're talking about the two big moves that are going to change how this month feels. Plus, I'm walking you through my own three non-negotiables, exactly how I make each of them easy in May, and what it can look like if you're starting from scratch this week. I’m also sharing the free Maycember Survival Guide for Midlife Moms that includes all of the resources mentioned in this episode. What you'll learn: Why Maycember hits midlife moms harder than younger moms (hint: your hormones are to blame) The exact time-blocking method I use to turn my calendar into a stress-reducing to-do list How to decide your one or two daily non-negotiables and why this is the foundation for everything else Why anti-inflammatory eating matters more in May than any other month (and how to start with one meal a day) My smartwatch hack for getting in 100 ounces of water without sipping all day Resources & Ways To Connect - Download the FREE Maycember Survival Guide for Midlife Moms - Connect on I nstagram Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram

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 the wheels fall off. This is the fourth and final episode of my Spring Into Summer series, and it brings everything together. We've covered mindset (Episode 1), anti-inflammatory nutrition (Episode 2), and why lifting heavy beats cardio (Episode 3). Now we're talking about the piece that actually makes it all stick: maintenance. I'm sharing the framework I've used to maintain my own results through conditions that are less than ideals. And I'm walking you through how to build your own non-negotiables, where to allow flexibility, and what to do the moment you fall off track (hint: you don't need to wait until Monday). What You'll Learn 📌 Why most programs fail you at the maintenance stage, and what's actually missing 📌 The difference between motivation and identity 📌 How to identify your non-negotiables vs. where you can be flexible 📌 How to write an identity statement that keeps you on track all summer — and beyond Resources & Ways To Connect Book a Free Consultation Call Learn more about the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method Connect on Instagram Listen to the rest of the Spring Into Summer series: Episode 1: Stop Chasing Discipline and Build This Instead Episode 2: One Nutrition Shift to Thrive In Midlife Episode 3: Build Muscle, Burn Fat: The Midlife Fitness Formula Resources & Ways To Connect ⭐️ FREE Guide : Five Easy Steps to Lose 1 lb a Week in Perimenopause ⭐️ 3-minute FREE GLP QUIZ to see if GLP-1s are right for you ⭐️ Work with Me inside the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method ⭐️ My FAVORITE library of workout programs (that I use every day!) ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram