Midlife Revival
Welcome to "Midlife Revival," the podcast where we celebrate the power and resilience of women in midlife! As your host, an OB/GYN with expertise in menopausal and midlife health, I'm here to guide you through this transformative journey. Join us for candid conversations, expert insights, and some serious empowerment as we challenge stereotypes and claim what we have always known to be true: midlife is the time for leveling up and thinking big, not shrinking ourselves and staying small. It's time to embrace your midlife revival! A new episode will be released every 2 weeks for your enjoyment.
Midlife Revival
Midlife Nutrition Made Simple: A Dietitian Explains What Really Matters with Jessica Jones, MS, RDN
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Wondering what you should eat during perimenopause? In this episode, menopause specialist Dr. Taniqua Miller sits down with registered dietitian Jessica Jones, MS, RDN, to break down what actually matters when it comes to midlife nutrition, blood sugar, protein, weight changes, and sustainable healthy eating.
Nutrition advice during perimenopause and menopause can feel overwhelming. Eat more protein. Cut carbs. Try intermittent fasting. Count your macros. Buy the supplements.
But what if the healthiest approach isn't about doing more—it's about doing what actually works for your body?
In this episode of Midlife Revival, Dr. Taniqua Miller is joined by registered dietitian and Diabetes Digital co-founder Jessica Jones, MS, RDN, for a refreshing conversation about nutrition during midlife. Together, they explore how hormone changes affect metabolism, why restrictive diets often backfire, and how women can build a healthier relationship with food without guilt or perfectionism.
Whether you're navigating weight changes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, or simply wondering what you should be eating during perimenopause, this episode offers practical, compassionate guidance grounded in science—and real life.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why nutrition needs change during perimenopause and menopause
- The connection between hormones, metabolism, and blood sugar
- Why protein and fiber matter—and how to incorporate them without obsessing over numbers
- How meal timing can support energy, mood, and metabolic health
- The truth about intermittent fasting for women in midlife
- How to move away from restrictive dieting and build a healthier relationship with food
- Simple nutrition habits that are realistic, sustainable, and empowering
Key Takeaways
✨ Food is fuel and pleasure—not a moral test.
✨ Small, consistent habits are more powerful than perfection.
✨ Your body isn't broken. It's adapting—and it deserves nourishment, not punishment.
Resources Mentioned
- Diabetes Digital
- Body Kindness by Rebecca Scritchfield
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