Midlife Advice | Perimenopause, Hormones & Midlife Women’s Health
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Midlife Advice | Perimenopause, Hormones & Midlife Women’s Health
50: Holiday Eating Tips Every Midlife Woman Needs
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The holidays are here — which means parties, pressure, family expectations, and enough sugar to take down a small village. If you’re a midlife woman who’s finally feeling good again thanks to protein, strength training, better sleep, and smarter nutrition… the holidays can feel like a threat to your hard-won progress.
Good news: you can stay true to your healthy habits and have fun.
In this episode, Jessica talks with Jacquelyn Reale, the vibrant natural chef behind Marin Mama Cooks, who shares the holiday eating tips every midlife woman needs to feel grounded, energized, and guilt-free all season long.
You’ll hear:
✔️Simple mindset shifts to release guilt and holiday pressure
✔️How to set loving boundaries with food, alcohol, and family dynamics
✔️The blood-sugar-friendly trick to avoid overeating at parties
✔️Ways to enjoy the foods you love without spiraling
✔️Easy, make-ahead side dishes that bring color and nourishment to any holiday table
Perfect for women navigating perimenopause, stress, chaotic schedules, and the emotional labor of the holidays.
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Marin Mama Cooks recipes mentioned:
Kale & Brussels with Toasted Almonds
Roasted Honeynut Squash & Red Onion
CHAPTERS:
01:42 How to Stick to Your Healthy Values & Have Fun During the Holidays
04:03 How to Refuse the Food You Don't Want
04:55 Release Judgment of Others and Yourself
07:27 Food Guilt & Mindset Shifts
09:09 Jackie's Healthy Holiday Party Strategy
11:58 How Jackie Started Marin Mama Cooks
14:54 Jackie's Favorite Healthy Holiday Side Dishes
17:41 Time-saving Tips in the Kitchen
22:28 Top Tip for Health: Read Ingredient Labels
24:26 Key Takeaways
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