Your body isn’t failing you in midlife — but menopause, stress, changing hormones, and years of dieting may be changing the way your body responds to food, hunger, energy, and even your emotions. In this episode of the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast, I sit down with Regina Oswald, author and ICF coach, for an important conversation about menopause, midlife weight struggles, emotional eating, cravings, intuitive eating, and rebuilding trust with your body after 40. If you’ve ever wondered why the things that worked for you in your 20s and 30s don’t seem to work anymore, this conversation is for you. Regina shares the story behind her Body Mind Harmony Method and explains how years of dieting, restriction, tracking, and relying on willpower can make it harder to recognize your body’s natural hunger and fullness signals. We talk about how women can begin listening to those signals again without jumping into another restrictive diet. We also explore the connection between the nervous system, cortisol, chronic stress, sleep, emotional eating, and menopause — and why supporting your nervous system may be an important part of creating sustainable wellness in midlife. Regina shares a simple awareness practice you can use before eating to create a moment between an urge and your response. We also talk about the power of celebrating small wins, changing the way you speak to yourself, and creating habits that actually fit the woman you are becoming. But this conversation goes beyond food and weight. We talk about what it means to age consciously and boldly, stay physically and mentally engaged, rediscover your purpose, and imagine what you want the next chapter of your life to look like. If you are a woman over 40 or 50 navigating menopause, changing hormones, stress, cravings, emotional eating, midlife weight changes, or simply trying to feel more at home in your body, this episode offers a refreshing way to think about wellness. Because midlife isn’t the time to declare war on your body. It’s time to learn how to work with it. 💜 Subscribe to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast for conversations about menopause, holistic wellness, stress, nutrition, healthy aging, self-care, and creating a vibrant life after 40. If this episode speaks to you, share it with another woman who needs to hear it and leave a comment: What is one thing your body has been trying to tell you lately? Bio Regina Oswald is an author, speaker, ICF-certified coach, and creator of the Body–Mind Harmony Method. At 48, she lives in sunny California near the Pacific Ocean, where nature, family, reflection, and community help shape a life centered on balance, creativity, growth, and intention. Regina’s journey has taken her through many chapters, including entrepreneurship, motherhood, wellness coaching, fashion design, philanthropy, leadership, and her own personal transformation. Each of these experiences has contributed to the philosophy behind the Body–Mind Harmony Method—a compassionate and conscious approach to wellness rooted in emotional well-being, nourishment, self-worth, and personal growth. Her book, Liberation from the Diet Prison, brings this philosophy to life, encouraging women to rethink their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. Its message continues to influence Regina’s work as a speaker, writer, coach, and leader, as well as the communities she serves. Social Media Facebook Instagram Website Please Patronize Our Sponsors Healthy aging starts from the inside out. Great Lakes Wellness Collagen is made with clean, grass-fed collagen peptides that are iGen Non-GMO tested, dissolve effortlessly in hot or cold liquids, and fit seamlessly into your daily routine. I personally use it to support healthy skin, stronger hair, joint comfort, and gut health. If you're looking for a simple way to nourish your body after 40, this is one of my favorite daily wellness essentials. Learn more by clicking here. Special Discount Code: VIBEWELLNESSWOMAN Looking for a sisterhood that supports the woman you're becoming? The V.I.B.E. Sister Circle is a welcoming, empowering community created for women of color over 40 who are ready to prioritize their wellness, embrace life's transitions, and connect with women who understand their journey. Through meaningful conversations, expert-led wellness sessions, and authentic sisterhood, we create a safe space to talk about everything from menopause and stress to relationships, self-care, personal growth, and living life on your own terms. You don't have to navigate this season of life alone. A seat is waiting for you in the Circle! Visit www.vibewellnesswoman.com/vibesistercircle to learn more
