School’s out. Graduation season is behind us. And just like that—it’s June. For so many midlife women I know (myself included), this marks the beginning of a long-awaited travel season: time to get away, play, rest, or maybe even finally start that project we’ve been putting off since winter.

We live in a fast-paced world. Between back-to-back meetings, family obligations, and never-ending to-do lists, most women—especially those in midlife—have gotten used to rushing through meals. But here’s the truth: you deserve time to eat. Not just to feed yourself, but to truly nourish yourself.

Explore a gentler way of relating to food and your body, especially in midlife. Learn how unlearning food rules and listening to your body’s wisdom can lead to real nourishment—beyond the diet mindset.

If you are reading this, chances are you care about your health. You’ve probably spent years—maybe decades—trying to eat well, take care of your body, and keep up with exercise, all while juggling family, work, and everything in between.

Have you ever reached for a bag of chips when you're anxious, or a bowl of mac and cheese when you're craving comfort? You're not alone. Food and emotions are deeply connected, often in ways we aren't fully conscious of.

How often do we stop and truly appreciate the miracle that is our body? In a world filled with messages telling us we should look a certain way, eat a certain way, and be a certain way, it’s easy to forget that our bodies are not projects to be fixed—they are life itself, carrying us through each day with incredible resilience.

Savoring is more than just enjoying food—it’s about fully experiencing the present moment, whether through taste, touch, sound, sight, or emotion.

For over 30 years, I was trapped in the relentless cycle of dieting, struggling with the toxic influences of diet culture, negative body image, and the pressures of exercise culture. This trifecta led me into a whirlpool of disordered eating, which disrupted my natural ability to listen to my body’s needs and damaged my relationship with food and movement.

Have you ever caught yourself munching on a snack while checking emails or watching your favorite show? We’ve all been there, caught up in the whirlwind of life, trying to do a million things at once.

One of my favorite quotes about eating is, "It's not what you eat, it's how you eat it." This simple yet profound statement has reshaped my perspective on food and body image, especially as I navigated the tumultuous waters of perimenopause and post menopause.