When was the last time you looked in the mirror without counting your flaws? In midlife, it’s so easy to view your body as a project that needs constant fixing—less belly fat, less bloating, less brain fog.

But the reality is that you get what you look for. If you spend your day hunting for evidence that your body is falling apart, your brain will find it.

In this week's episode, I'm sharing how I moved from a place of frustration with my body, to a place of genuine appreciation.

I'm serving up 7 simple, low-cost "love letters" you can give to your body today...not because you’ve reached your goal weight, but because you deserve to feel good right now.

Inside this episode:

📌 The Brain-Boosting Power of Creatine: Why this isn't just for "gym bros" and how it finally lifted my perimenopause brain fog.

📌 Anti-Inflammatory Indulgence: How to satisfy your sweet tooth without spiking your cortisol or derailing your progress.

📌 The 23-Minute Nap: The science behind the perfect power nap that resets your nervous system and let's you feel refreshed.

📌 Affordable Skincare Secrets: How I use Amazon Pharmacy to get the gold standard in midlife skincare without the med-spa price tag.

📌 Productive Escapism: Why scheduling your Netflix binge is actually a high-level wellness priority for your "tired brain."


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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!


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Raise your hand if your cravings have gotten worse in perimenopause?

Like finding yourself standing in front of the pantry at 9:00 PM, wondering how you ended up halfway through a bag of Hershey’s Kisses or chips after a perfectly healthy day? If you’ve been beating yourself up for a "lack of discipline," it's not your fault, and I need you to listen to this!

In this episode of The Family Fork, we are diving deep into cravings during perimenopause. I’m pulling back the curtain on why those intense, out-of-the-blue cravings hit so hard during this stage of life. We’re moving past the "mean girl" inner dialogue of guilt and shame and getting curious about what’s actually happening under the hood.

We’ll explore how fluctuating estrogen and progesterone are taking your blood sugar on a roller coaster ride, making your brain scream for fast-acting fuel like sugar and carbs. I also share my personal journey with gut health—specifically Candida overgrowth—and how those "microbes" in your belly might actually be the ones calling the shots. This episode helps you figure out how to stop restricting and start stabilizing.

In This Episode:

📌 Mindset First: How to swap guilt for curiosity, and identify the feelings you’re trying to avoid with food.

📌 Cravings Intensified: Why hormonal shifts make your hunger signals turn up to max volume.

📌 The Cortisol Connection: How your "invisible load" as a busy mom keeps your cravings running high.

📌 Gut Health SOS: Signs and symptoms of bacterial imbalance that drives that insatiable need for sugar

📌 Eat More Food: Why the "eat less, exercise more" mantra is actually triggering your body to panic and crave calorie-dense foods.


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