64. Navigating Menopause Without Diet Culture with Dr. Jenn Salib Huber
An episode of the Diet Culture Dropout podcast, hosted by Atheana Brown RD, titled "64. Navigating Menopause Without Diet Culture with Dr. Jenn Salib Huber" was published on May 1, 2024 and runs 31 minutes.
May 1, 2024 ·31m · Diet Culture Dropout
Summary
In this episode Dr. Jen Salib Huber a Canadian naturopathic doctor and registered dietitian discuss thriving through menopause while untangling from diet culture. Dr. Huber shares her journey into focusing on hormone health and menopause, having gone through early menopause herself, and how it propelled her towards exploring and advocating for intuitive eating. They discuss the commonality of disordered eating and body image issues among women in midlife, emphasizing the importance of preparing and educating individuals about this life stage. Dr. Huber debunks nutrition myths targeted at menopausal individuals, promotes a plant-forward diet, and speaks on how maintaining muscle mass and bone health are necessary for longevity. Additionally, they touch on the importance of community support, changing household language around food, and redefining the narrative about menopause from one of loss to an opportunity for renewal and confidence. The episode is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to navigate the changes menopause brings without succumbing to the pressures of diet culture. Connect with Jenn on Instagram @menopause.nutritionist or her on her website. ✨Do you need personalized and inclusive support? Book a free 20 minute discovery call today with Atheana Brown to get guidance on healing your relationship with food and body. ➡️ Join the monthly newsletter to keep yourself updated on the latest podcast episodes, freebies, workshops and food freedom tips. You can join the community here!
Episode Description
In this episode Dr. Jen Salib Huber a Canadian naturopathic doctor and registered dietitian discuss thriving through menopause while untangling from diet culture.
Dr. Huber shares her journey into focusing on hormone health and menopause, having gone through early menopause herself, and how it propelled her towards exploring and advocating for intuitive eating.
They discuss the commonality of disordered eating and body image issues among women in midlife, emphasizing the importance of preparing and educating individuals about this life stage.
Dr. Huber debunks nutrition myths targeted at menopausal individuals, promotes a plant-forward diet, and speaks on how maintaining muscle mass and bone health are necessary for longevity.
Additionally, they touch on the importance of community support, changing household language around food, and redefining the narrative about menopause from one of loss to an opportunity for renewal and confidence.
The episode is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to navigate the changes menopause brings without succumbing to the pressures of diet culture.
Connect with Jenn on Instagram @menopause.nutritionist or her on her website.
✨Do you need personalized and inclusive support? Book a free 20 minute discovery call today with Atheana Brown to get guidance on healing your relationship with food and body.
➡️ Join the monthly newsletter to keep yourself updated on the latest podcast episodes, freebies, workshops and food freedom tips. You can join the community here!