In this first episode of our four-part mini-series on releasing fat in midlife, we flip the script on fat. Instead of fighting our bodies, we explore why fat is protective, intelligent, and essential — especially in perimenopause and menopause.
You’ll learn:
Why fat is not the enemy
How your body uses fat as fuel, insulation, hormone protection & safety
Why midlife female fat biology is completely different than men’s
How shame, stress, and fear can lock fat in place
Why loving your fat helps you release it
Meet Fiona & Emma, two midlife women navigating fat with very different emotional + physiological responses — and how their mindset and habits shape their results.
This episode invites you to soften, understand your biology, and begin working with your body instead of against it.
Fat is not passive storage — it’s a dynamic organ
Your body keeps fat to protect you
Chronic stress, under-eating, and over-training can increase fat storage
Safety = metabolism
Love + trust rewires the body faster than force
What emotions do I associate with my fat?
Where do I feel tension or shame about my body?
What would shift if I thanked my fat for protecting me?
What safety signals can I send my nervous system today?
If this episode spoke to you and you're ready to heal your metabolism, reset your nervous system, and release weight with compassion + science…
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