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EPISODE · Dec 30, 2025 · 32 MIN

THE Mindset Shift for Successful Health Resolutions

from The Family Fork: Nutrition For Moms In Perimenopause · host Hosted by Ashley Malik | Insights inspired by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Mark Hyman, and Mel Robbins

At the beginning of a new year, you probably feel that familiar nudge. You know the one: the "New Year, New Me" excitement where you buy the fancy apps, the matching yoga pants, and print out a meal plan so organized it belongs in a museum. But let’s be real—by Valentine’s Day, those yoga pants are being dressed up for "casual office wear", and your motivation has completely evaporated. I see you, and I get it. You are a smart, driven, high-achieving woman managing a career and a massive "invisible load" at home. But let's get honest about why your health resolutions have failed in the past. (Spoiler alert: It’s not because you lack willpower or discipline.) The problem is a flawed strategy that doesn't account for the reality of who you are as a professional and busy mom in perimenopause or menopause.In this episode I break down the six traps that keep midlife moms stuck in a cycle of frustration and self-blame. We’re moving past the "all-or-nothing" mentality, and taking advantage of my secret weapon: the Bare Minimum Plan. We talk about how to stop punishing yourself for holiday cookies and cocktails, and how to start rewiring your brain so healthy habits actually feel effortless. In this episode:✅ The Tool Trap: Why downloading fitness and nutrition apps won’t balance your hormones.✅ The Planning Lie: How to tell if your color-coded Google Calendar is acutally your way of procrastinating.✅ The Bare Minimum Plan: How to stay on track even when life goes off the rails.✅ Rewiring Your Brain: Why a mindset framework is the missing link in every diet you’ve ever tried. ✅ Data vs. Drama: How to look at post-holiday weight gain without the guilt, shame, or punishment. Links Mentioned and Ways To Connect:The Perimenopause Weight Loss Method🙋‍♀️ Work with Me ⭐️ Connect on Social🥑 How I Cook Just 3 Nights/Week🧠 Mindset Framework to Stop Relying On Willpower or Motivation

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At the beginning of a new year, you probably feel that familiar nudge. You know the one: the "New Year, New Me" excitement where you buy the fancy apps, the matching yoga pants, and print out a meal plan so organized it belongs in a museum. But let’s be real—by Valentine’s Day, those yoga pants are being dressed up for "casual office wear", and your motivation has completely evaporated. I see you, and I get it. You are a smart, driven, high-achieving woman managing a career and a mass...

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