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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 45 MIN

You Aren't Behind: New Year Pep Talk For Midlife Women

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

Feel like you're already "behind" in the New Year before it’s even gotten off the ground? This episode is for you!Happy New Year, my friend! If you’re listening and feeling less "reinvigorated and refreshed" and more like "exhausted midlife mom just trying to survive," I want you to take a deep breath. You are exactly where you need to be.In this episode, I’m scrapping the "how-to" to give us both what we actually need: a real-talk pep talk. I’m sharing how the messages you hear in January can lead you to feeling like a failure, when it comes to your midlife health and wellness.I'm breaking down the toxic myths that tell you you're "behind" if you didn't start on January 1st. I’ll explain why your body doesn't have an expiration date for health. and how your brain’s "freeze response" is actually what’s stopping you (hint: it's not your lack of willpower!) We’re moving away from the "all or nothing" mentality and leaning into the "bare minimum" so you can actually start living a vibrant, anti-inflammatory life in the middle of your messy, beautiful, chaotic reality. Inside this episode:📌 Why January 1st is arbitrary, and how you can focus on your health anytime📌 Borrowing from your professional side, let's stop firing yourself from your own wellness goals.📌 How to identify the "when" stories that give you permission to procrastinate.📌 The biological reason your nervous system sees big goals as a threat (and how to lower the stakes).Links Mentioned and Ways To Connect:🙋‍♀️ 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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Feel like you're already "behind" in the New Year before it’s even gotten off the ground? This episode is for you! Happy New Year, my friend! If you’re listening and feeling less "reinvigorated and refreshed" and more like "exhausted midlife mom just trying to survive," I want you to take a deep breath. You are exactly where you need to be. In this episode, I’m scrapping the "how-to" to give us both what we actually need: a real-talk pep talk. I’m sharing how the messages you hear in Januar...

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