Oatmeal, Overthinking, and Why Food Feels So Complicated in Menopause

The Midlife Feast

The Midlife Feast
Oatmeal, Overthinking, and Why Food Feels So Complicated in Menopause
Jul 01, 2026 Season 6 Episode 200
Jenn Salib Huber RD ND

This is the 200th episode and the season finale, and I'm closing out the season by defending the most controversial breakfast on the internet: oatmeal.

I'm only half joking. Yes, I answer all of your oatmeal questions in this episode. Steel cut versus rolled, how to add protein, cooked versus overnight, and whether it deserves its reputation as a heart-healthy food. But the real conversation is about something bigger. If a humble bowl of oatmeal can make us anxious, then we have some food noise to untangle.

I share why so many of us are overcomplicating food and what information overload does to our confidence. My hope is that you finish this one feeling calmer, more confident, and ready to spend less time thinking about food and more time living your life.

Grab my 5 easy Build-A-Bowl Oatmeal recipes

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