Standing Tall with Attessa Bradley: How Purposeful Nutrition Helps Women Add Life to Their Years

What if one of the most powerful tools for midlife health was sitting right on your plate? In this inspiring and informative episode, Joy and Lorraine sit down with Attessa Bradley, founder of Standing Tall Foods, to talk about purposeful nutrition for women in perimenopause and beyond. After her own wake-up call at age 49, Attessa discovered a massive gap in the way women’s health—and especially nutrition—was being addressed. That realization sparked a mission: to create convenient, nourishing foods designed specifically to help women add life to their years, not just years to their lives. Together, we dive into the science, myths, and real-life challenges women face in midlife, and how simple nutritional shifts—especially increasing high-quality protein—can support bone health, heart health, brain function, and overall vitality. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re getting enough protein, felt confused about soy, or wanted more practical nutrition solutions designed with women in mind, this episode is for you.   In This Episode, We Discuss: Attessa’s personal perimenopause wake-up call at age 49 The massive gap in women’s health and nutrition support Why women are at higher risk for: Osteoporosis Cardiovascular disease Alzheimer’s disease The importance of purposeful nutrition in midlife Why protein needs increase as we age Common myths and misconceptions about soy What the research actually says about soy and women’s health Why Attessa chose soy as the hero ingredient in her product How Standing Tall Foods was developed What makes the product different from typical “healthy snacks” The journey from idea to launch The power of community support for women-founded brands   Key Takeaways ✨ Midlife nutrition is not just about weight—it’s about strength, brain health, and longevity. ✨ Women often need more protein as they age, not less. ✨ Many fears around soy are based on outdated or misunderstood information. ✨ Proactive nutrition can help reduce risks of osteoporosis, heart disease, and cognitive decline. ✨ It’s never too late to build something meaningful—or to take better care of yourself.   About Our Guest Attessa Bradley is the founder of Standing Tall Foods, created after her own perimenopause experience revealed how underserved women are when it comes to nutrition. With over 25 years of experience building successful health-minded brands like Stonyfield, Orgain, Grandy Organics, and Church & Dwight’s First Response, Attessa brings deep expertise in both business and women’s health. She holds an MBA from Thunderbird and is passionate about delivering powerful food for powerful women.   Connect with Standing Tall Foods Visit the website to learn more Explore their products designed specifically for midlife women Support a women-founded brand focused on proactive health   Share the Love If this episode resonated with you: Share it with a friend, sister, or midlife buddy Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform Tag us on social media and tell us your biggest takeaway Because midlife isn’t the beginning of the end— it’s the start of standing tall.   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Standing Tall Foods To get a discount on your delicious purchase make sure to use our promo code: GirlishGurusGet15 LIFE LINE SCREENING: It’s American Health Month! Get Peace of Mind! Follow us on YouTube: Girlish Gurus Follow us on Instagram: @girlishgurus Hashtags #GirlishGurus #MidlifeMagic #MenopauseWellness #ProteinForWomen #HealthyAging #WomenSupportingWomen #PurposefulNutrition #MidlifeHealth #MenopauseSupport #WomensWellness