Cheri Update: The 50-Pound Elephant in the Room

It’s time to stop the annoying polished act and get real. In this special episode, I am dropping the AI-organized scripts to speak with my raw, unedited voice about the "elephant in the room": my own 50-pound weight gain following three kids and a battle with cancer. I’m sharing exactly where I am, how "chemical menopause" has changed my brain and body, and how I am using Passive Weight Loss to restore my system without the white-knuckling like I always used to do. This episode is for you if: -- You are a woman over 40 navigating hormonal shifts, medication side effects, or "menopause brain fog". -- You’ve ever felt like a "failure" because the weight loss tools that worked in your 20s no longer function in your current biology. -- You are tired of the polished diet industry narrative and want to hear from a coach who is actually in the "mud" of mid-life with you. What you’ll understand after listening: -- The Reality of "Reactance": Why telling yourself you "can't" have something only makes your brain want it more, and the "Reality Planning" antidote that ended my 20-year binge eating cycle. -- Credit for the "freaking insane stuff": Why weight gain doesn't erase your massive wins, like ending binge eating, stabilizing blood sugar, or reversing osteopenia. -- Your Rhythmprint™: How to find a sustainable, enjoyable biological rhythm that signals "safety" to your nervous system so your body can finally let go of weight. -- The Path Forward: My personal protocol for satiety (100g of protein and high fiber) and my journey toward a Master’s in Psychology at Harvard to bring more scientific legitimacy to this work. Places for More Support: Get the free Gentle Weight Loss Guide (PDF) 📘 https://www.setpointscience.com/podcastguide Explore the Restore™ Membership (re-opens later this year) ✨ https://www.setpointscience.com/restore Explore the Method 🧭 https://www.setpointscience.com/explore Listen/Watch previous episodes 🎧 https://www.setpointscience.com/episodes Connect with Cheri: 💛 Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @setpointscience Until next time, let wherever you are on your journey be ok, lady. You, lady, are not just ok...you're freaking incredible.