Episode 058—Midlife, Mindfulness & Metabolism: Redefining Weight Loss

In this episode, Dr. Scott A. Johnson and Dr. Deb Butler discuss the challenges women face with diet culture, especially during perimenopause and postmenopause. They explore the flaws of traditional diets, the importance of understanding emotional versus physical hunger, and the role of mindfulness in eating. Dr. Butler emphasizes the need for self-compassion and the mind-body connection to help women regain control over their eating habits and overall wellness.

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PODCAST : https://podcasts.apple.com/do/podcast/thinner-peace-in-

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Takeaways
Many diets fail because they don't address emotional hunger.
Mindfulness can transform your relationship with food.
Understanding hunger cues is essential for healthy eating.
Self-compassion is crucial for lasting change.
Women often confuse emotional hunger with physical hunger.
Diet culture can lead to unhealthy eating patterns.
Eating should be about connection to your body.
Joy foods can coexist with fuel foods.
Mindfulness helps in recognizing thoughts around eating.
Hormonal changes impact hunger and emotions.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Wellness and Weight Management
02:39 The Flaws of Traditional Diets
06:34 Understanding Hunger and Emotional Eating
11:33 Identifying Hunger Cues
16:10 Mindfulness and Emotional Connections
19:34 Unlearning Diet Culture
23:06 The Role of Self-Compassion
25:29 Mindfulness and Body Awareness
28:04 Key Mindset Shifts for Peace with Food
29:12 Short Outro.m4v