How Perimenopause Changes Your Body, Cravings, and Sense of Self

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Emotional Eating Unwrapped

Alana Kessler

112 episodes

6 days ago

Welcome to Emotional Eating Unwrapped — the only podcast that shows you how to connect mindfulness and science so you can fall in love with eating, create healthy attachments with food, and lose weight sustainably. If you're ready to stop using food as a comfort mechanism, you're in the right place! Your host, Alana Kessler, is a registered dietician who struggled with emotional eating for years until she cracked the code, losing 40 pounds — all without counting one calorie or giving up her favorite foods! Now she's here to help you do the same! Learn more at https://www.bewellbyak.com

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How Perimenopause Changes Your Body, Cravings, and Sense of Self

Emotional Eating Unwrapped

33 minutes 8 seconds

1 month ago

How Perimenopause Changes Your Body, Cravings, and Sense of Self

In this episode, Alana dives into the often-overlooked connection between perimenopause and emotional eating, sharing her own raw experiences navigating unpredictable symptoms and shifting cravings. She brings to light the messy, real-life realities of hormonal changes, how they can intensify our relationship with food, and why so many women feel out of control during this transition. Alana discusses the importance of self-compassion, reframing cravings as signals rather than failures, and adapting routines to honor your changing body. With vulnerability and practical advice, she encourages listeners to view perimenopause not as a decline, but as an opportunity for deeper self-understanding and empowerment.

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Takeaways

Perimenopause is a natural transition, not a decline.
Understanding hormonal changes can help manage symptoms.
Cravings during perimenopause are signals, not failures.
Self-compassion is crucial during this time.
It's important to reframe your relationship with food.
Empowerment comes from adapting to changes in your body.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Perimenopause: A Personal Journey

04:36 Understanding the Biological Changes

09:14 The Emotional Impact of Perimenopause

13:43 Reframing Cravings and Self-Compassion

17:57 Building a New Relationship with Your Body

22:31 Empowerment Through Adaptation and Change