If the idea of eating without food rules sounds exciting—but also kind of terrifying—you’re not alone. Many women in midlife love the concept of intuitive eating but have no idea how to actually do it. Especially after decades of dieting, perfectionism, and trying to “be good,” the idea of trusting your body can feel like standing on a tightrope without a net.

In this episode of Total Health in Midlife, I break down what’s really keeping you stuck when it comes to food. We’ll talk about why diets train you to ignore your body, how shame keeps you on the all-or-nothing roller coaster, and what it actually looks like to find the middle road between restriction and chaos.

You’ll also hear personal stories—mine and my clients’—about what it looks like to slowly, gently rebuild trust in your body and eating habits without swinging into a brownie-eating free-for-all.

You don’t need more rules. You need a different kind of support. And today’s episode will show you what that support looks like.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Why intuitive eating feels so scary (even if you want it)

• How dieting disconnects you from your body’s natural wisdom

• What it looks like to build a supportive eating framework—without going back to restriction

• How to tell when your body is trying to communicate (and how to start listening)

RESOURCES

• Download: 82 Reasons You Overeat That Have Nothing to Do with Food

• Total Health in Midlife Podcast Listener’s Guide

• 8 Basic Habits of Healthy People Guide & Checklist

Get full show notes and more information here: https://elizabethsherman.com/233