LLN Episode #305 Menopause Nutrition 101: Eat Smart & Feel Really Amazing
Description
Are you feeling like your body is changing overnight — stubborn belly weight, low energy, brain fog, or mood swings that seem to come out of nowhere? You're not imagining it — your hormones are shifting, and what you eat has everything to do with how you feel.
In this solo deep-dive, I'm sharing practical, science-backed strategies for eating for hormonal balance so you can feel more energized, focused, and in control of your health through perimenopause and menopause.
We cover:
✅ Why hormonal balance matters and how food influences your estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol
✅ The 4 nutrition pillars for midlife women: blood sugar balance, gut health, liver support, and anti-inflammatory foods
✅ Key foods for hormonal health — including my must-haves like salmon, flaxseeds, leafy greens, berries, nuts, and cruciferous veggies
✅ Practical tips and easy swaps to make nourishing meals work with your busy life
✅ Personal stories from my own midlife journey that will inspire you to make changes that stick
If you're ready to stop fighting your body, ditch the confusion around "midlife diets," and finally feel empowered around food again — this episode is for you.
Pour yourself a cup of tea (or grab that green smoothie!) and let's dig into how food can be your ally — not your enemy — in midlife.
What You'll Learn in This Episode
- How to naturally balance hormones through nutrition
- The connection between blood sugar spikes, cortisol, and weight gain
- Why gut health and liver support are critical for midlife women
- The top anti-inflammatory foods that can reduce pain, bloating, and mood swings
- Small, simple steps to make hormonal balance sustainable
Who This Episode Is For:
Women in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond who are tired of dieting, want to lose stubborn belly fat, reduce hot flashes, have more energy, sleep better, and feel like themselves again.
Links & Resources:
✨ Free Resource: 5 Essential Steps to Flourishing in Midlife
✨FB Community: The Energized Healthy Women's Club
🛜 Let's Connect:
- Website: Holistic Health & Wellness
- Instagram: @LynneWadsworth
- Facebook: Holistic Health & Wellness Community
- LinkedIn: Lynne Wadsworth























