Lose Weight: No Dieting
Podcast Episode 8: May 9, 2025 Watch the Video Listen Now This episode covers what truly works for sustainable midlife weight loss — without starving yourself, cutting carbs, or feeling deprived. đź’Ą Here’s what we cover: – Why diet culture is sabotaging your metabolism (and how to break free) – The 3 biggest food mistakes […]
The Power of Pleasure, Connection & SEX in Midlife Weight Loss
Podcast Episode 7: May 2, 2025 Watch the Video Listen Now Spoiler Alert: We talk about S-E-X. But this isn’t just about pleasure — it’s about power, vitality, and metabolism. In Episode 7 of our Midlife Metabolism & Weight Loss Series, guest Sharlene Styles (Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Metabolism Mechanic) and I tackle a taboo […]
Hydration and Detox for Weight Loss
Podcast Episode 6: April 25, 2025 Watch the Video Listen Now Hydration & Midlife Belly Fat: The Missing Link to Weight Loss! đź’§Struggling with belly bloat, stubborn fat, or sluggish metabolism in midlife? You might just be dehydrated. In this episode of the Midlife Reset Podcast, we dive into how drinking more water can kickstart […]
How Poor Sleep Causes Weight Gain
Podcast Episode 5: April 18, 2025 Watch the Video Listen Now How Poor Sleep Sabotages Your Metabolism Struggling with sleep in perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone—and it’s not “just stress” or “getting older.” In this episode of the Midlife Reset Series, holistic nutritionist Sharlene Styles guests to break down how poor sleep disrupts hormones, […]
Belly Fat & Stress
Podcast Episode 4: April 11, 2025 Watch the Video Listen Now How Cortisol Keeps You Stuck: Midlife Stress, Belly Fat & Nervous System Reset Feeling stressed, wired, and stuck in survival mode? You’re not alone. If you’re a busy, accomplished woman juggling midlife demands—career, caregiving, health—your stress hormone cortisol may be working against you. In […]
Hormones and Weight Gain after 40
Podcast Episode 3: April 4, 2025 Watch the Video Listen Now The Insulin Connection The Hormone Domino Effect: Why Weight Gain in Midlife Isn’t Just About Estrogen Understanding Hormonal Imbalance, Insulin Resistance & Belly Fat Over 50 Feeling like your body suddenly changed the rules on you—and no one gave you the new playbook? You’re […]
Metabolism over 40: Why Eat Less, Move More Doesn’t Work
Podcast Episode 2: March 28, 2025 Watch the Video Listen Now Why Calorie Restriction Fails in Midlife | How to Befriend Your Metabolism Naturally Are you still trying to eat less and exercise more—only to watch the scale stay stuck (or go up)? In this episode, we explain why calorie restriction is doomed to fail, […]
Spring Shrimp Salad with Pea Fritters
When I made this for dinner the other night, my honey literally dropped his fork! He’s not a picky eater and we enjoy a wide variety of recipes. But the flavours in this entree knocked his socks off! This is the perfect recipe to embrace the intense fresh flavours of spring. Use good quality shrimp, […]
Podcast Ep 1: Why You’re Gaining Weight in Midlife:
Many of my clients come to me frustrated about menopause weight—especially that stubborn ‘menopause belly’ that seems to appear overnight and refuses to budge. And I get it! It’s confusing because what worked in your 30s just doesn’t work the same way anymore.
Midlife weight gain isn’t just about eating less and moving more—it’s about changing hormones and a shifting metabolism. Once you understand how your hormones and metabolism are shifting, you can make small, strategic adjustments that work with your body instead of against it.
Savoury Granola
To make the granola: 1. Combine 1/2 cup quick rolled oats, 2 T sesame seeds, 3 T pumpkin seeds, 1 T cumin seeds, 1 T oil (like avocado or sunflower), 1 T brown sugar, 1/4 tsp cayenne and salt to taste. 2. Spread out on parchment lined baking sheet. 3. Roast for 15 minutes at 350 […]