The Midlife Feast

Jenn Salib Huber RD ND
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Welcome to The Midlife Feast, the podcast for women who are hungry for more in this season of life. I’m your host, Jenn Salib Huber, dietitian, naturopathic doctor , intuitive eating counsellor and author of Eat to Thrive During Menopause. Each episode “brings to the table” a different perspective, conversation, or experience about life after 40, designed to help you find the "missing ingredient" you need to thrive, not just survive. 

  1. 1D AGO

    #176: Anti-Diet Menopause in the Age of Ozempic With Dr. Mara Gordon

    Welcome to 2026, where it suddenly feels harder than ever to talk about menopause, health, and nutrition without the conversation getting hijacked by weight loss. In this longer-than-usual episode, I’m joined by family physician and writer Dr. Mara Gordon (who proudly describes herself as an “anti-diet doctor”) to talk about the question that's been on my mind lately: Is a weight-neutral menopause still possible? Mara and I unpack what weight neutrality actually means in real-world healthcare, why the “weight loss fixes everything” narrative has gotten louder again, and whether GLP-1 medications can fit into an informed, values-based, body-autonomy-first approach to care. In this episode, we talk about: What I mean by “weight neutral” (and why it’s not the same as “anti-weight loss”)Why menopause weight changes can create so much urgency, fear, and pressureHow to support weight-neutral conversations even when cholesterol, blood sugar, or blood pressure changeThe “Mediterranean pattern,” and why nutrition strategies can help without turning into restrictionGLP-1s: what they can do well (and what they cannot do)Why a lot of expectations about weight loss are shaped by culture, not medicineWhy “I want to avoid meds” is often about something deeper than the medicationAbout my guest, Dr. Mara Gordon Dr. Mara Gordon is a family physician in Camden, New Jersey. She’s also a writer, including NPR’s Real Talk with a Doc column, and she writes a Substack newsletter called Your Doctor Friend, about healthcare being a mess and how we can figure it out together. She’s also working on a book about diet culture and medicine, expected in 2027. Links & resources Dr. Mara Gordon’s Substack: Your Doctor FriendNPR column: Real Talk with a DocMy website + free resources + coaching: menopausenutritionist.caIf this episode hit home Share it with a friend who’s feeling the pressure to “fix” her midlife body. And if you have a question you want me to tackle on a future episode, send it my way. Enjoying the show? Follow The Midlife Feast and leave a review. It helps more midlife women find evidence-based, weight-neutral support that doens't feel like a diet. What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know! Sign for this year's FREE non-diet resolution challenge: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/January And if you'd like a copy of my book to follow along with, you can grab the ebook this month for 4.99 on Kindle 📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now! Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife. 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.easy.link/menopause.nutritionist

    57 min

  2. 2025-12-15

    #175: Food Guilt in Midlife: Why Your Alarm Keeps Going Off (Even When It’s Just Toast)

    What if the loudest voice at your meals isn’t hunger, but an overactive alarm telling you you’re doing it “wrong”? In this episode, I dig into the link between food guilt and relentless food noise, and show how midlife shifts, hormones, sleep, mood, and capacity can crank that alarm even higher. Instead of doubling down on rules, I'll walk you through the 3-step process that replaces food morality with neutrality. Grab The Food Guilt Decoder here: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/FoodGuiltDecoder Episodes mentiond: Episode 172: https://themidlifefeast.buzzsprout.com/1851576/episodes/18238090 Episode 151:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1851576/episodes/17038620 What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know! Sign for this year's FREE non-diet resolution challenge: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/January And if you'd like a copy of my book to follow along with, you can grab the ebook this month for 4.99 on Kindle 📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now! Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife. 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.easy.link/menopause.nutritionist

    21 min

  3. 2025-12-08

    #174: How to Rebuild Your Habits in Midlife: A Kinder, Science-Backed Approach with Signe Darpinian, LMFT

    Sometimes the routines that feel the hardest to change are the ones that once helped us cope. In this episode, therapist and eating-disorder specialist Signe Darpinian breaks down how those patterns get wired into the brain, why diet culture reinforces them, and how midlife is actually an ideal time to reshape habits with clarity and compassion. We dig into what it really takes to unwind the patterns that feel automatic, especially the ones that show up at the end of a long day or week. You’ll hear how small, well-timed shifts can loosen the grip of old routines and create space for choices that actually feel good. We also explore simple tools for calming the mental swirl that fuels cravings and second-guessing, along with a gentler approach to movement and nourishment that supports energy, mood, and a steadier sense of self. It’s all about building habits that fit your real life, not forcing yourself into rigid rules. If you’re stepping away from dieting and looking for routines that feel kinder, more sustainable, and more you, this conversation offers encouragement, clarity, and a practical path forward. Connect with Signe Darpinian Grab the Book:  A Woman's Guide to Menopause, Body Image, and Emotional Well-being at Midlife Instagram: @therapyrockspodcast Website: www.signedarpinian.com Like what you learned? Check out these other episodes! Finding Your Movement Rhythm with ADHD & Perimenopause with Christine ChessmanHow to Cancel Your Clean Plate Club Membership with Emily Sucher, RDHow to Stop the Cycle of “Starting Over” Every Monday3 Reasons Why Intuitive Eating Might Feel Hard with Abbie Attwood What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know! Sign for this year's FREE non-diet resolution challenge: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/January And if you'd like a copy of my book to follow along with, you can grab the ebook this month for 4.99 on Kindle 📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now! Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife. 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.easy.link/menopause.nutritionist

    51 min

  4. 2025-12-01

    #173 - How To Age Without Apology with Deb Benfield RDN

    What if the fear of “looking older” isn’t really about wrinkles at all, but about relevance, visibility, and power? I welcome registered dietitian and author Deb Benfield to dig into internalized ageism and the subtle ways culture teaches us to distrust our future selves. We walk about how it gets tangled up with diet culture, wellness trends, and perfectionism. Together we unpack why compliments like “you haven’t aged a bit” keep youth on a pedestal, how patriarchy and ableism shape appearance pressure, and what it takes to build a truly age-affirming life. We talk about: Defining internalized ageism and why it starts earlySeparating facts of aging from fear-based storiesNaming patriarchy, sexism and ableism in appearance pressureHow wellness trends can trigger relapse and obsessionAutonomy vs pressure in skincare, movement and foodHer book's framework for untangling systems and mending body trustPractical steps to notice, name and unlearn ageist thoughtsChoosing freedom and values over perfectionLearn more about Deb's work:https://www.debrabenfield.com Order Unapologetic Aging: https://www.debrabenfield.com/book If you've loved today's conversation and found it helpful, please share it with a friend who needs to hear this and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts If you're ready to take the next step towards thriving in midlife, head to menopause nutritionist.ca to learn more about my one-to-one and group coaching programs, free resources, and where to get your copy of Eat to Thrive during menopause What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know! Sign for this year's FREE non-diet resolution challenge: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/January And if you'd like a copy of my book to follow along with, you can grab the ebook this month for 4.99 on Kindle 📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now! Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife. 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.easy.link/menopause.nutritionist

    32 min

  5. 2025-11-24

    #172 Q&A Episode: Soy, Metabolism, And Food Noise

    I'm answering three questions this week: how to get soy’s benefits if it bothers your gut, what really shifts in metabolism during menopause, and how to quiet food noise. We'll cover: • Non-soy protein swaps from beans, lentils and pulses • Flax lignans as a phytoestrogen alternative • Metabolism as a system of gears, not a dial • Hormones’ indirect impact through symptoms and routines • Defining food noise and why it returns after GLP-1s • Permission-based eating to rebuild trust and satisfaction Episodes mentioned: #151 - Is it Hunger, Hormones or Food Noise? #155 - Q&A: Food Tracking, Plant Proteins & Collagen Supplements #127 - The Truth About Soy in Midlife #84 - On The Menu - Part 1 Your Menopause Nutrition Questions  #87- On The Menu - Part 2 Your Menopause Nutrition Questions  #90 - On The Menu - Part 3 Your Menopause Nutrition Questions Join the live book club Q&A: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/bookclub What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know! Sign for this year's FREE non-diet resolution challenge: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/January And if you'd like a copy of my book to follow along with, you can grab the ebook this month for 4.99 on Kindle 📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now! Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife. 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.easy.link/menopause.nutritionist

    23 min

  6. 2025-11-17

    #171: Sleep in the Messy Middle of Midlife and Menopause with Dr Shelby Harris

    Feel like your sleep has gone missing in midlife? Join me and my guest Dr Shelby Harris as we break down why sleep changes in perimenopause, how culture has overhyped “perfect sleep,” and the tools that actually help. Dr. Shelby Harris also explains CBTi in plain language so you can stop chasing hacks and start building steady, restful sleep. We talk about: • The perfect storm of hormones, mood, and social load • Why sleep hygiene helps but won’t cure insomnia • Rethinking the “eight hours” rule and normal wakeups • HRT benefits and limits for midlife sleep • CBTi basics: wake time, stimulus control, time-in-bed tweaks • Letting go of sleep anxiety  • Practical first steps and when to get help Learn more about Dr Harris at: www. drshelbyharris .com Follow her on Instagram: @ SleepDocShelby Check out her books: The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia: Get a Good Night’s Sleep Without Relying on Medication  The Essential Guide to Children’s Sleep: A Tired Caregiver’s Workbook for Every Age and Stage  Looking for better sleep solutions in the kitchen? My book, Eat to Thrive During Menopause, has an entire section on sleep - Order wherever books are sold or visit www.menopausenutritionist.ca/Book. What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know! Sign for this year's FREE non-diet resolution challenge: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/January And if you'd like a copy of my book to follow along with, you can grab the ebook this month for 4.99 on Kindle 📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now! Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife. 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.easy.link/menopause.nutritionist

    31 min

  7. 2025-11-10

    #170: The One Thing Menopause Dietitians Want You to Know About Nutrition

    We all want to simplify nutrition (and life!) but are we going down the wrong path when it comes to finding "one thing" for nutrition in menopause? Laura Clark RD and I  talk about how real progress in midlife comes from flexibility, self-trust, and simple, satisfying meals. We break down the hype around protein, fiber, and even the microbiome so food feels calmer, kinder, and more doable. In this episode you'll hear: • why chasing a single fix creates stress not change • how Laura’s practice shifted from weight-centric targets to nuance • protein without perfection and what steadies your morning • fiber and microbiome benefits without counting or 30-plant pressure • simple plate-building: protein, carbs you enjoy, and some crunch • escaping on-it off-it thinking and perfectionism loops • social comparison traps and giving yourself permission • redefining progress as small choices that stack • adding fun back into food and midlife If you're ready to take the next step towards thriving in midlife, head to www.menopausenutritionist.ca to learn more about my one-to-one and group coaching programs, free resources, and where to get your copy of Eat to Thrive during menopause. If you've loved today's conversation and found it helpful, please share it with a friend who needs to hear this and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! You can learn more about Laura at https://www.lecnutrition.co.uk/ and on Instagram at @menopause.dietitian. What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know! Sign for this year's FREE non-diet resolution challenge: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/January And if you'd like a copy of my book to follow along with, you can grab the ebook this month for 4.99 on Kindle 📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now! Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife. 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.easy.link/menopause.nutritionist

    39 min

  8. 2025-11-02

    #169: Style, Not Size: Dressing for the Life You’re Living with Jacquelyn Prattipati

    If your closet feels like a battlefield and getting dressed has turned into a daily reminder that your body isn’t the same as it used to be, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by personal stylist Jacquelyn Prattipati, who helps women in midlife rediscover confidence and comfort through clothes that fit the body (and the life) they have now. We’re talking about what “feeling put together” really means, why style has nothing to do with size, and how to stop waiting for a smaller body to wear what you love. You’ll walk away with practical tips for finding clothes that fit today’s body, letting go of the “someday jeans,” and remembering that your body isn’t the problem, your clothes just need to catch up. Want to learn more about body image in midlife? 🎙Episode 109 - The Body Acceptance Mistake That's Keeping you Stuck in The Suck Learn more about Jacquelyn at www.jgpstyledme.com and on Instagram at @jgpstyledme What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know! Sign for this year's FREE non-diet resolution challenge: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/January And if you'd like a copy of my book to follow along with, you can grab the ebook this month for 4.99 on Kindle 📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now! Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife. 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.easy.link/menopause.nutritionist

    35 min
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Welcome to The Midlife Feast, the podcast for women who are hungry for more in this season of life. I’m your host, Jenn Salib Huber, dietitian, naturopathic doctor , intuitive eating counsellor and author of Eat to Thrive During Menopause. Each episode “brings to the table” a different perspective, conversation, or experience about life after 40, designed to help you find the "missing ingredient" you need to thrive, not just survive. 

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  • Creator
    Jenn Salib Huber RD ND
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    177
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Midlife Feast
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