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EPISODE · Nov 27, 2025 · 41 MIN

Eat Cake! A Nutritionist's Advice on How to Enjoy the Holidays Without Food Guilt,

from Smiling Gives You Wrinkles

In today’s episode, Donna is joined again by nutritionist Karen Newby for a much-needed conversation about holiday eating, food guilt and why women feel so much pressure around this time of year. They chat about:Why the holiday season is so triggering for women around foodHow 80/90s diet culture still shapes our thinking (“sins”, calorie counting, food rules)The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and how they’re shifting the conversationPractical, realistic ways to enjoy Christmas without shameWhy skipping meals backfiresThe power of protein, fibre, hydration and earlier dinnersEmotional eating vs true hunger - and tiny habits that actually workWhy celebration, joy and connection matter just as much as nutritionThis is the perfect chat for anyone craving a calmer, kinder mindset around food this season.To learn more about Karen and her books, visit her website and follow her on Instagram too. You can also join Karen’s Natural Menopause Membership Retreat where SGYW listeners can get 50% off by using code DONNA50.  And don't forget to check out Donna's website, and follow her on Instagram and Tik Tok too.

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