Are your best years really behind you—or just beginning?

In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Jan Saunders, an adventurer, vegan advocate, and wellness inspiration. We discussed how to reinvent yourself, stay resilient, and find purpose—especially after 50.

Jan’s story is amazing. From growing up as a nature-loving tomboy to navigating menopause, career changes, injuries, and big life transitions, she shares how curiosity, courage, and a love of nature guided her journey. She shows that it’s never too late to create a life full of adventure, health, and meaning.

In this episode, we talk about her experiences with ultra-running, going vegan, advocating for animals, and building a new career and lifestyle that matches her values. You’ll come away inspired to start your own adventure—no matter your age.

Topics Covered:

• How childhood curiosity and a love for nature can give you resilience and joy for life.

• Why courage matters more than fear when trying new things—whether it’s fitness, life changes, or adventures.

• How to navigate menopause, body changes, and mindset shifts to stay confident and healthy in midlife.

• Jan’s journey to becoming vegan at 50, and how to approach plant-based eating in a sustainable, ethical way.

• How she reinvented her career, created a new income stream, and found purpose after major life transitions.

• Practical advice for postmenopausal women on bone health, strength, and consistent self-care.

• Why creating your own adventures at any age is the ultimate form of freedom.

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Because diets disconnect us from our body’s natural wisdom. They teach us to ignore our hunger, to fear food, and to rely on willpower instead of trust.

In this episode, I sit down with Gin Stephens, New York Times bestselling author and one of the most trusted voices in the intermittent fasting world. Gin opens up about her decades-long struggle with yo-yo dieting and how discovering intermittent fasting completely transformed her relationship with food.

What I love most about Gin’s story is that it isn’t about another plan, program, or rule—it’s about reconnecting with your body. We talk about what it means to truly hear your hunger cues, why fasting is a powerful way to rebalance hormones like insulin and leptin, and how learning to trust your body again leads to lasting health and natural weight balance.

If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you—or like you’ve “tried everything” and nothing sticks—this episode will help you understand why. And more importantly, it will help you see how healing your metabolism and nervous system can help you stop the cycle of starting over again and again.

Topics Covered:

• Why diets cause hormone and hunger signal resistance

• How to hear, listen to, and trust your body’s fullness cues

• What “appetite correction” really means and how it happens naturally

• Why patience is essential during your fasting adaptation phase

• The truth about “clean fasting” and how insulin affects fat burning

• Why you must get healthy to lose weight (not the other way around)

• How to break free from the “fix it fast” mindset and find freedom for life

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What truly drives you to take care of yourself?

In this episode, I dive deep into the real reason behind lasting consistency — uncovering your Big WHY. So often, we start our health and fitness journey focused on appearance or quick results. But the truth is, sustainable transformation only happens when your “why” runs deeper — when it’s connected to something truly meaningful.

I share my personal story of finding my own Big WHY — the moment I realized I never wanted to depend on anyone for the simplest tasks again — and how that clarity has fueled my consistency through pregnancies, injuries, and every season of life.

You’ll also learn how to stay consistent without pushing through burnout, why honoring your body is key, and how tuning in to your energy each day can help you create long-term results that actually last.

Tune in to the full episode to discover how to uncover your Big WHY — and use it to build unshakable consistency in your health and self-care journey.

Topics Covered:

• How to uncover your Big WHY behind your goals

• Why consistency matters more than intensity

• How to stay motivated through challenges and setbacks

• Listening to your body’s signals for movement and rest

• How to build sustainable habits by tuning in to your body’s wisdom

• The connection between self-awareness and long-term health success

Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, Podcast, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!

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