The Midlife Feast
Jenn Salib Huber RD ND
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#96 - Why You're So Tired in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, ND
The Midlife Feast
01/22/24 • 46 min
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One of the biggest challenges of midlife is the fact that so many of us feel flat-out exhausted, even after 8 hours of sleep! That’s why I invited the Fatigue Fixer, Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, ND to help us understand why this chronic exhaustion is so common but also more complex than just having low iron levels.
Sarah will share the four areas you need to explore to discover what's zapping your energy these days. We’ll also dive into why ”meno-rage” could actually be a gift and why we need to allocate more time each day to meet our own needs for nutrition, movement, rest, and pleasure.
To learn more about Sarah and her work, connect with her on her website at www.drsarahv.ca, follow her on Instagram @sarahvadeboncoeur and listen to her podcast The Fatigue Fixer. You can also watch her free masterclass here.
Links Mentioned:
Episode #26 Understanding Cultural Menorage with Mona EltahawyEpisode #44: What Women in Perimenopause Need to Know About Iron Deficiency with MaryAnn Jacobsen
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04/25/22 • 28 min
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We've all heard the advice about strength training in midlife and menopause, but not everyone knows why it's so important, or how to create a relationship with strength training that fits into your life.
And like most things related to exercise, the conversation around strength training often gets caught up in talk about metabolism and weight, leaving many women feeling like they're doing something wrong if it's "not working".
So I love the conversation that I have with Dr. Maria Luque because we talk about what strength training actually is, why it's important to maintain muscle in midlife, how much and how often we should be incorporating strength-focused movement, and how to avoid the pitfalls of "all or nothing" thinking.
Dr. Maria Luque is a fitness expert, health science professor, menopause nerd, and busy mother passionate about sharing knowledge and helping women lead healthier, happier lives. She's the creator of Fitness in Menopause, a company dedicated to helping women navigate the challenges and rewards of menopause. She currently holds both graduate and post-graduate degrees in health sciences and certifications as Certified Health Education Specialist and ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist. In her Fitness in Menopause Masterclass she helps women find the fun in movement during menopause and her course Menopausal Fitness: Training the Menopausal Client is a NASM, AFAA, and ACE- accredited continuing education course for fitness professionals. She teaches at the College of Health and Human Services at Trident University International and is a freelance writer for fitness publications.
You can reach her on IG @drmarialuque and FB @fitnessinmenopause. Her website is www.FitnessInMenopause.com
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Looking for more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free guides and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links
#23 Cooking with Phytoestrogens in Menopause with Fiona Staunton
The Midlife Feast
04/11/22 • 32 min
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Beans and lentils are a midlife gal's best friend, and not just because they're a source of phytoestrogens! They're versatile, tasty, and a great source of fiber and protein. But if adding them into your regular diet has been a challenge, Fiona will inspire you to give them a try! We had a great conversation about why Fiona's personal experience of going into medical menopause prompted her to cook with beans and lentils more often, how phytoestrogens may help some women manage the symptoms of menopause, why soy doesn't have to be feared and she shares her best tips for easy and delicious ways to enjoy them regularly.
Fiona Staunton is a culinary tutor at Fiona's food for life, She is a trained chef with a degree in education and inspires people to cook from scratch and nourish themselves and those around them. Her six-week virtual cooking course aims to alleviate symptoms of menopause and perimenopause in women to improve their day-to-day lives through educated meal plans and nutritional recipes that the whole family will love. She herself is in medically-induced menopause since 45 due to breast cancer, so HRT is not an option. She makes cooking good food uncomplicated. Learn more about her cooking course here: https://www.fionasfoodforlife.ie/
Want to learn more about menopause nutrition and how to make peace with food in midlife without feeling like you've given up on yourself? Learn about how to work and learn with me here: https://linktr.ee/Jshuber!
Ditch the “I’ll be good today” loop in 5 days with the Midlife Morning Makeover Email Challenge! ☀️ Head to menopausenutritionist.ca/morningmakeover
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Looking for more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free guides and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links
09/30/24 • 32 min
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What would it take for you to truly embrace and even get excited about this season of life? In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Kate Codrington—author and midlife coach—who always brings such warmth, joy, and wisdom to these conversations.
Together, we talk about the different stages of life as seasons—spring's exploration, summer's energy, autumn's reflection, and winter's rest. Kate and I challenge the idea that menopause is simply about loss and share how we can create gentle, nurturing rhythms to navigate these shifts with more ease.
We’ll also dive into Kate's new Perimenopause Journal, which encourages simple daily self-check-ins, aligning with the seasons to make self-care feel natural and meaningful. This conversation is packed with wisdom, practical tips for self-love, and a fresh perspective on what's possible in midlife!
We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions, so please share them using the button here at the top!
To learn more about Kate and her work, check out her website at https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/, and follow her on @kate_codrington on Instagram.
Links Mentioned:
#74 Heeding the Call for Change with Kate Codrington
Ditch the “I’ll be good today” loop in 5 days with the Midlife Morning Makeover Email Challenge! ☀️ Head to menopausenutritionist.ca/morningmakeover
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Looking for more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free guides and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links
#125 - Does Your Vagina Need a Coach? with Kim Vopni
The Midlife Feast
10/07/24 • 35 min
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In this episode, we tackle a topic that deserves a heck of a lot more attention than we’re giving it—our pelvic floor. Kim Vopni, the "Vagina Coach," and founder of the “Buff Muff Method” helps us understand what it means to care for your pelvic health through perimenopause and menopause. Kim shares valuable advice on managing common symptoms like painful sex and annoying leaks.
We dive into the genitourinary syndrome of menopause, hormonal changes, and whether those popular biofeedback devices really work. Plus, we both advocate for the benefits of pelvic floor physiotherapy as part of your health routine.
Kim's compassionate guidance offers a reminder that you don’t have to suffer alone or just “suck it up”. Tune in for insights and support, and let us know what you think!
To learn more about Kim and her work, check out her website at www.vaginacoach.com and follow her on IG at @vaginacoachLinks Mentioned:
Episode 88: What Everyone Needs to Know About Pelvic Health in Midlife with Erika Burger
Ditch the “I’ll be good today” loop in 5 days with the Midlife Morning Makeover Email Challenge! ☀️ Head to menopausenutritionist.ca/morningmakeover
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Looking for more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free guides and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links
05/01/23 • 32 min
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You probably already know that protecting our bones in midlife and beyond is a top priority. The problem is that like much of the health information we’re exposed to it doesn’t always translate into practical how-to strategies. Instead, it can induce a lot of fear about getting an osteoporosis diagnosis, also known as the “silent disease” since there are so few outward signs and symptoms.
In this episode, I’m joined for a second time by my friend Niamh Daly who will help us understand what is really happening to our bones in post-menopause. She will also help us understand why focusing on movement, balance, and posture are key to slowing bone loss.
You’ll also walk away from this episode with examples of simple low-impact exercises you can do anywhere throughout your day. It’s high time to challenge the idea that movement only happens once a day in concentrated bursts. Your bones will thank you when you do!
To learn more about Niamh and her work, check out her website at yinstinctyoga.com and follow her on Instagram at @yinstinctyoga.
Ditch the “I’ll be good today” loop in 5 days with the Midlife Morning Makeover Email Challenge! ☀️ Head to menopausenutritionist.ca/morningmakeover
Click here to hang out with me on YouTube!
Looking for more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free guides and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links
#24 Story Session - Why midlife is the perfect time to "start anywhere" with Crystal Garrett
The Midlife Feast
04/18/22 • 28 min
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This week's podcast is a bit different than most of the "story sessions" I've done before. Like me, Crystal was bitten by the midlife creativity bug and she wants to inspire you to "start anywhere" too!
Crystal Garrett is a broadcaster turned podcaster and host of the Start Anywhere Podcast. She is also a communications consultant, running and motivation coach and Pilates instructor.
Crystal says she has two passions: telling stories and running. She has more than two decades of experience as a renowned broadcast journalist, TV and radio host, anchor, reporter, and producer. Crystal is also former national-class middle distance runner and former member of Canada’s national team for 10 K. She has helped coach two university teams to championship titles.
Crystal says she owes everything good in her life to running, which she discovered accidentally at age 12. Since then, running has been an ongoing source of joy, confidence, friendships, and travel opportunities. Running opened the door to her career in broadcasting. Crystal met her husband of 25 years on her university track team, and she still runs for fun with him several times per week. Occasionally, she runs with her three teenaged children. You can learn more about Crystal and her podcast here: https://linktr.ee/crystaljoygarrett
Want to learn more about menopause nutrition and how to make peace with food in midlife without feeling like you've given up on yourself? Learn about how to work and learn with me here: https://linktr.ee/Jshuber!
Ditch the “I’ll be good today” loop in 5 days with the Midlife Morning Makeover Email Challenge! ☀️ Head to menopausenutritionist.ca/morningmakeover
Click here to hang out with me on YouTube!
Looking for more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free guides and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links
05/19/25 • 30 min
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Our bodies change in midlife and menopause, and many times in ways that feel confusing or frustrating. But what if those changes aren’t a problem to fix, but an invitation to reconnect with ourselves?
In this conversation, Dr. Charlotte Ord, psychologist and body image expert shares a refreshing take on body appreciation. It’s not about pretending to love every wrinkle or roll. It’s about noticing what your body does for you, and learning to meet it with care, not criticism.
We also explore a powerful question: Who benefits when we hate our bodies? The answer reveals just how deeply diet culture and the wellness industry profit from our insecurities.
Dr. Ord offers simple, grounding practices to help you feel more at home in your body, including media literacy tips and ways to gently shift your focus toward gratitude and self-trust.
Connect with Dr. Charlotte
The Website: https://www.charlotteord.com
Instagram: @drcharlotteord
📚Grab the Book: Body Confident You, Body Confident Kid
Like what you learned? Check out these other episodes!
- Why You Need to Put Capacity, Self-Compassion, & Self-Care on the Menu
- The Problem with Perfectionism with Alana Van Der Sluys
- What Every Woman Needs to Know About Body Image in Midlife with Summer Innanen
- The Body Acceptance Mistake That’s Keeping You Stuck in the Suck
Ditch the “I’ll be good today” loop in 5 days with the Midlife Morning Makeover Email Challenge! ☀️ Head to menopausenutritionist.ca/morningmakeover
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Looking for more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free guides and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links
#39 - What every woman needs to know about cholesterol, heart health and menopause with Dr. Alex Verge, ND
The Midlife Feast
10/03/22 • 37 min
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Did you know that globally, cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in women? Research suggests that 1 out of 2 women don't, and this conversation with Dr. Alex Verge ND about cholesterol, heart health, and menopause is full of things women need to know as they go through the menopause transition. We discuss myths about cholesterol, the role of diet vs genetics, and why dietary dogma often gets in the way of making changes that stick.
Dr. Alexandra Verge is a naturopathic doctor who loves talking about heart health. In her 20 years of clinical work, her focus has shifted from general practice to issues more commonly experienced by people as they age; arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, and, in particular, cardiovascular disease. In fact, in recent years, Alex would say that the subject has, well, captured her heart. She especially loves helping people better understand how high blood pressure and cholesterol can affect their current and future cardiovascular risk while developing workable yet effective management strategies.
Follow her on Instagram @alexvergend and check out her diet and blood pressure resource via https://linktr.ee/alexvergend
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Ditch the “I’ll be good today” loop in 5 days with the Midlife Morning Makeover Email Challenge! ☀️ Head to menopausenutritionist.ca/morningmakeover
Click here to hang out with me on YouTube!
Looking for more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free guides and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links
#153 - Style Joy in Midlife: What to Do When Nothing Feels Right with Dacy Gillespie
The Midlife Feast
05/12/25 • 32 min
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Standing in your closet thinking, "Nothing fits anymore?" It’s not the best feeling, but can I let you in on something? You don’t have to hold onto your “lose weight wardrobe”. In this encouraging conversation, stylist Dacy Gillespie helps us reframe how we think about style in midlife, especially when our bodies, styles, and preferences have changed.
Together, we explore why comfort isn’t “giving up,” how style can help you reconnect with who you are now, and why that “lose weight wardrobe” may be doing more harm than good. You’ll also get a big dose of validation: most clothes aren’t made to fit you—and that’s a design flaw, not a personal one.
If getting dressed has felt frustrating or disconnected lately, this episode offers a refreshing new lens: style as self-care, self-expression, and an invitation to show up for yourself just as you are today.
Connect with Dacy:
The Website: https://www.mindfulcloset.comInstagram: @mindfulclosetSubstack: Unflattering
Like what you learned? Check out these other episodes!
- Redefining Personal Style in Midlife with Dacy Gillespie
- The Body Acceptance Mistake That’s Keeping You Stuck in the Suck
- Trusting Your Body: Finding Peace Through Grief with Nina Manolson
- From Body Grief to Body Acceptance: The Way Forward with Amanda Mittman, RD
Ditch the “I’ll be good today” loop in 5 days with the Midlife Morning Makeover Email Challenge! ☀️ Head to menopausenutritionist.ca/morningmakeover
Click here to hang out with me on YouTube!
Looking for more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free guides and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Midlife Feast have?
The Midlife Feast currently has 155 episodes available.
What topics does The Midlife Feast cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Midlife, Intuitive Eating, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Menopause.
What is the most popular episode on The Midlife Feast?
The episode title '#96 - Why You're So Tired in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, ND' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Midlife Feast?
The average episode length on The Midlife Feast is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Midlife Feast released?
Episodes of The Midlife Feast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Midlife Feast?
The first episode of The Midlife Feast was released on Oct 9, 2021.
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