Talking with Emma: Stop fighting food & weight

62: Weight-Neutral Health in Midlife with Niki Bezzant

Emma Wright

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[This episode is part of the Weight-Neutral Health Care In Aotearoa NZ Series]

This week I'm talking with journalist and author Niki Bezzant about paying attention to what our bodies actually need in midlife, vs chasing numbers on the scale. 

In this episode:

  • Why Niki spent years internalising the idea that thinness equals goodness — and why she no longer believes that
  • The diet industry's business model, and why it depends on you not succeeding
  • Why midlife body changes can feel like waking up in a stranger's body — and why that's not a personal failing
  • How to reframe health as a lifelong practice instead of an event with a finish line

On perfection vs. consistency: 
"I felt like I'd done a half-assed that workout" — until Niki realised showing up, even imperfectly, was the win. We talk about why consistency beats intensity every time.

About Niki Bezzant: 
Niki is a New Zealand-based writer, journalist and author who has built a reputation for translating complex health and science jargon into easy-to-understand information for everyone over more than 20 years. A trusted advocate and sought-after speaker on menopause, perimenopause and midlife, Niki is passionate about women’s health, especially empowering midlife women to become vibrant, kick-ass old ladies. She now spends much of her time on menopause education and awareness in workplaces and communities. 

Connect with Niki: 

Website for books and speaking equires: nikibezzant.com

Instagram: @nikibezzant

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