Menopause, Intuitive Eating & Rebuilding Trust with the Body

Menopause, Intuitive Eating & Rebuilding Trust with the Body Guest: Kathleen McDermott, RN Founder, Women & Balance Episode Description What if the struggle with food and body changes in midlife isn’t about willpower — but biology? In this episode of Sexy in Your 60s, Dvora sits down with Kathleen McDermott, a registered nurse with over 25 years of experience, Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist, and Intuitive Eating Counselor, to unpack what’s really happening in the female body during perimenopause and menopause. Even as a nurse, Kathleen found menopause confusing, under-explained, and isolating. That personal experience led her to bridge nursing science with compassionate coaching — helping women 40+ rebuild trust with food, understand their changing bodies, and move away from restriction and diet culture. Together, Dvora and Kathleen explore why traditional dieting backfires in midlife, how hormones quietly impact heart, bone, and metabolic health, and why intuitive eating is not about “eating whatever you want,” but about nourishment, awareness, and nervous system regulation. This conversation is grounded, honest, and deeply reassuring — especially for women who feel frustrated, exhausted, or disconnected from their bodies in this season of life. About the Guest Kathleen McDermott, RN is a women’s life and health coach, Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist, and Intuitive Eating Counselor. After more than 25 years in nursing — including leadership and bedside care — she founded Women & Balance, where she supports women navigating perimenopause and menopause with education, compassion, and evidence-based strategies. Kathleen helps women reconnect with their bodies, make peace with food, and create sustainable habits that support energy, mood, and long-term health — without restriction or perfection. Connect with Kathleen Website: https://womenandbalance.com  Instagram: @womenandbalance Email: [email protected]  Listener Reflection As you listen, consider this question: Where might you soften — just a little — with your body, with food, or with yourself in this season of life? Because sexy in your 60s isn’t about control or restriction. It’s about trust, vitality, and living in a body that feels like home. About the Host Dvora Citron, RN, MS, NBC-HWC is a nurse, health and well-being coach, and creator of Sexy in Your 60s. She helps women 50+ cultivate vibrant health, grounded confidence, and purpose through evidence-based wellness, mindful living, and compassionate self-leadership. Website: https://www.slant2plants.com  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sexy-in-your-60s/id1855753795  Program Page: https://www.slant2plants.com/sexyinyour60s  Instagram: @slant2plants LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvoracitronslant2plants/