110 episodes

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 and intuitive eating counsellor. 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.

The Midlife Feast Jenn Salib Huber RD ND

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 69 Ratings

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 and intuitive eating counsellor. 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.

    #109 - The Body Acceptance Mistake That’s Keeping You Stuck in the Suck

    #109 - The Body Acceptance Mistake That’s Keeping You Stuck in the Suck

    If you're ready to hop off the dieting rollercoaster, you might be starting to wonder what body acceptance really means for you. But here's the thing: a lot of folks mix up body acceptance with giving up, and it’s just not the case!
    So, in this quick solo episode, I'm going to offer you a crystal clear definition of what body acceptance is, and what it isn't. The big takeaway? You don't have to stay feeling stuck in the “suck”- as I call it. You can have freedom in your relationship with food and your body AND feel like you’re moving your health in the right direction. I'll share how to kickstart that journey with you in this episode!

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    Looking for a place to learn more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free resources and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links

    • 10 min
    #108 - Breaking Down Barriers to Fitness in Midlife & Beyond with Michael Ulloa

    #108 - Breaking Down Barriers to Fitness in Midlife & Beyond with Michael Ulloa

    Building and maintaining new movement habits can feel daunting, especially if you don’t enjoy moving as much as you did in the past, or are learning to navigate changes to your physical abilities in midlife. But as my guest and I both agree, fitness culture has way overcomplicated what counts as success when it comes to fitness goals.
    In this episode, personal trainer and nutrition coach, Michael Ulloa joins me to share his inclusive (and refreshing) perspective on fitness.  We peel back the layers of industry myths, especially those that relate to us in midlife and menopause, and reveal just how achievable and personal fitness can be.

    We have a great chat about the overwhelming mess of health and fitness messaging. If you’re ready to normalize making intuitive and informed decisions that prioritize body autonomy, join us! We’ll also discover what Michael type of movement packs the biggest punch for your mind and body, even if you only have eight minutes a day!

    To learn more about Michael and the work he does, be sure to check out his website at www.michaelulloa.com or follow him on IG @michaelulloapt.


    Looking for a place to learn more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free resources and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links

    • 26 min
    #107 - Why Diets Don't Work with Dr. Amy Porto, PhD, RD

    #107 - Why Diets Don't Work with Dr. Amy Porto, PhD, RD

    If dieting has left you flat-out exhausted mentally, physically, and emotionally, I want to assure you that you are not the problem. The problem is that diets and food rules have called the shots for decades of our lives. New diets mean new rules. More rules mean more confusion. And in midlife, we’re starting to realize that our brains and bodies are tired of trying to do more with less. 
    But why do you keep wanting to try another diet? And why do most healthcare professionals still recommend them? To help us unpack the many layers of the problems with dieting, I’ve invited Dr. Amy Porto to join me. She will help us understand why dieting “success” is so fleeting and why your real superpower lies in giving yourself permission to explore what hunger, satisfaction, and pleasure mean to you. 


    So grab a snack and fuel your mind and your body as you listen to this powerful episode!

    To learn more about Dr. Amy and her work, connect with her on her website at www.amyporto.com or follow her on Instagram @dr.amyporto or on Facebook @amyportonutrition.


    Looking for a place to learn more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free resources and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links

    • 41 min
    #106 The Reason Why Body Image Work Feels So Hard with Steph Dodier

    #106 The Reason Why Body Image Work Feels So Hard with Steph Dodier

    The body acceptance and un-dieting journey is not for the faint of heart. It’s why so many people tell me they will be ready to work with me after they try this “last diet” one more time. Body image work tends to bring up more questions than answers and it takes a lot of courage to sit in all of the emotions that come with the questions. 
    To help us unpack the many layers of this conversation, I’ve invited nutritionist and body image coach, Steph Dodier to help us understand why our brains naturally associate being thin with being safe, why others feel threatened by people who feel at home in their larger bodies, and how to see your body as a vehicle to experience your life instead of a sign of your worth. 

    Steph will guide us through what it takes to rewire our brains on this topic and why the experience of being rejected can empower us to learn the strength of resilience and trusting ourselves. 


    To learn more about Steph and the work she does, be sure to check out her website and podcast at www.stephaniedodier.com and follow her on IG @stephdodier and Facebook @/StephanieDodiernutrition.


    Looking for a place to learn more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free resources and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links

    • 36 min
    #105 -Dear Diet Culture Diary: What the 80s Taught Us About Food

    #105 -Dear Diet Culture Diary: What the 80s Taught Us About Food

    In my work supporting women in midlife and menopause, there are some regular and recurring themes to the questions I get. Whether it’s a client, someone in the community, or DMs, they  typically go like this:

    “I don’t understand what’s wrong with me.” or “There must be something I’m missing.” 
    I always reassure them by saying, “I can’t tell you how common that is.” 
    Why is it so common? If you’re over 40, you can thank the 1980s for many of the beliefs you have about food, nutrition, and health. Having grown up in the days before the internet, we didn’t have the luxury of choosing what information we consumed. We were all fed the same messages as the pool of mainstream media was much smaller and less diverse.

    In this episode, I’m going to share three beliefs that diet culture fed you and why they are likely overcomplicating your relationship with food and your body. Then I’ll give you three questions you can ask yourself if you’re ready to start un-dieting these beliefs and find a more peaceful relationship with food and your body.


    Looking for a place to learn more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free resources and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links

    • 21 min
    #104 - Cultivating Body Positivity & Food Neutrality at Home with Tracey Harper

    #104 - Cultivating Body Positivity & Food Neutrality at Home with Tracey Harper

    When we begin to heal from all the damage diet culture has had on our growth and development, it can feel very urgent to get it “right” for our kids and learn how to keep diet culture out of our homes. While this deserves to be a top priority, it requires a lot of grace.

    In this episode, nutritionist and fitness coach, Tracey Harper helps us understand why rewriting the narrative for the next generation demands that we continue healing in our relationships with food and our bodies. She will help us frame up conversations that invite young people to get curious about how they relate to their bodies, as well as how to help kids reflect on the impact that the media has on their mental health. 
    If you worry about the damage that’s already been done, I invite you to join us. This episode will remind you that a growth mindset is key to helping young people embrace body diversity and food neutrality.

    To learn more about Tracey and the work she does, check out her website at www.harperhealthandwellness.com, and www.carlycrawfordfyvc.com and follow her on IG at @harperhealthandwellness.


    Looking for a place to learn more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to grab one of my free resources and learn what I've got "on the menu" including my 1:1 and group programs. https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links

    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
69 Ratings

69 Ratings

Dpippen ,

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Jenn has an informed and compassionate approach to helping you undo the years of damage diet culture has had on all of us. And her food joy is inspiring!

Bonnie/Alta ,

Buff Bones

I recently found Jenn and this wonderful group. After the interview on Buff Bones . I am hooked. Thanks Jenn

rbegirliegirl ,

Important concepts presented in a friendly and approachable way

I’m not a huge podcast listener, but after I found Jenn and listened to a few episodes, I knew I needed to hear more of what she and her guests had to say. I just downloaded them all and am working my way through from the beginning. I think some podcasts are just a way to get people to work with you 1:1, giving you some information but making you feel like you’re missing out if you don’t work with them. This isn’t the case here. Jenn’s show is full and complete and even though I did choose to work with her and join her community, I’m getting a ton of value from the podcast alone. The podcast also makes me cry every time — a lot of it is the stage I’m at in life, but I know that it’s also because these are such important topics and they’re really resonating with me and opening me up to ideas and concepts that I’ve honestly never encountered anywhere else. I’m so grateful to have found this show and will keep listening and following along on her journey, which is a journey all women will take.

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