Ep #92: Body Image in Perimenopause and Menopause with Marci Warhaft

Take our Doctor's Visits Survey https://forms.gle/w3cksHc6mt2v7GNu9Take all our surveys https://wearemorphus.com/pages/research-surveysAndrea Donsky, nutritionist, Menopause Researcher, and Menopause Educator, interviews Marci Warhaft, a body image expert and resiliency coach who survived a life-long eating disorder. Marci is the author of the book, "The Good Stripper, A Soccer Mom's Memoir of Lies, Loss, and Lap Dances." Her story is incredible. The conversation is raw and honest.0:00 Introductions0:40 In this podcast, we discuss a raw and often avoided topic: body image, diet culture, and eating disorders. Also covered are the fears and discomfort we are feeling in perimenopause and menopause around our weight.5:31 Marci and Andrea discuss the generational differences in how we access information about diet culture and body image today compared to when they were teens.7:55 Andrea speaks about her weight gain in perimenopause and how she shifted her mindset around weight and body image to a more positive frame of mind.10:23 Marci talks about blame and ways to shift our thinking to embrace the female body and its potential.15:22 The difference between a feeling and a fact is important to how we perceive ourselves.17:59 Marci's story, survival, and the importance of sharing her truth.27:36 Why the voice we talk to ourselves with can do more harm than good.30:57 The power of mantras and self-compassion.35:39 The impetus that set Marci on the path of disordered eating.Learn more about Marci Warhaft https://www.marciwarhaft.com/ Marci's Book: The Good Stripper, A Soccer Mom's Memoir of Lies, Loss, and Lap Dances https://amzn.to/3x65Rgw Listen to this podcast next: Perimenopause and Menopause: Be Your Own Advocate with Stephanie Shaw https://youtu.be/C3QKtDNJuZ0 Send us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined💊 Shop Morphus Supplements: https://wearemorphus.com/collections/all📖 Order "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." (Simon & Schuster, May 5, 2026)Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4xaREJK Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk 📰 As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO  ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0VFOLLOW US: TikTok @andreadonsky & @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphusDISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links; Morphus may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.