#166: What If “healthy” Is A Pattern, Not A Prescription? Redefining Lifestyle Medicine In Menopause The Midlife Feast podcast

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#166: What if “healthy” is a pattern, not a prescription? Redefining lifestyle medicine in menopause

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The words “diet and exercise” often feel like a trap door into diet culture and the diet mentality. Given that the theme for this year's World Menopause Day is lifestyle medicine, I wanted to explore lifestyle medicine through a behavior-first lens and share compassionate, doable choices that actually fit your life. Starting with real stories—a cholesterol scare that triggered a Google spiral and a breast cancer survivor who felt she “failed” exercise—we'll explore why language carries weight and how reframing goals can lift the pressure without losing the science. I reframe lifestyle medicine as behavior change medicine and share practical ways to support menopause with flexible food patterns, mindful eating for satisfaction, and low-capacity day forecasting.

We'll cover:
• Why words matter
• Behavior change vs chasing an outcome
• Redefining healthy eating
• A plant-forward and fiber focused approach
• Persistence vs consistency as a food strategy
• Mindful eating to boost satisfaction and awareness
• Forecasting meals to reduce decision fatigue
• Capsule menus and targeting tough meal times
• Personalization over perfection in menopause care
• Community resources and ongoing support
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Chapters

1. Welcome & Intent (00:00:00)

2. Why Words Matter in Care (00:01:36)

3. Real Stories, Real Consequences (00:03:02)

4. World Menopause Day Theme (00:04:29)

5. From Lifestyle to Behavior Change (00:04:43)

6. Healthy Eating as Patterns (00:05:39)

7. Add More Plants to Your Plate (00:07:48)

8. Persistent vs Consistent (00:11:26)

9. Mindful Eating for Satisfaction (00:13:05)

10. Practical Mindful Eating Examples (00:16:02)

11. Forecasting Beats Meal Planning (00:18:31)

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