Why Dieting Fails Women in Menopause Linia Patel on The House of Hormones

🎙️ Dr. Linia Patel: Food, Hormones & The Menopause Myths We Need to BreakWelcome back to The House of Hormones Podcast. Today’s episode is all about cutting through the noise, ditching the diet culture nonsense, and getting real, science-backed answers about hormones, menopause, and nutrition.Joining us is the brilliant Dr. Linia Patel — award-winning nutritionist, scientist, and bestselling author of Food for Menopause. With years of clinical experience helping women reclaim their health through food, Dr. Linia is on a mission to make menopause and hormonal health feel informed, empowered, and far less overwhelming.In this conversation, we unpack why nutrition is one of the most powerful tools women have during hormonal transitions — and why it’s so often misunderstood. From the lack of research in women’s health (especially for women of colour), to the truth about intermittent fasting, stress, sleep, supplements, and self-care, Dr. Linia brings clarity without judgment and evidence without fluff.If you’ve ever felt confused about what to eat, frustrated by conflicting advice, or worried you’re “doing menopause wrong” — this episode is your permission slip to slow down, nourish first, and trust your body again.✨ Smart. Supportive. Science-led. This is hormone health without extremes.⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:00 — Intro00:01 — Dr. Linia Patel & her bestselling book00:03 — Why Dr. Linia wrote a book on women’s hormones and nutrition00:07 — The lack of research in women’s health00:09 — Why Latino and Black women are underrepresented in research00:15 — What’s inside Food for Menopause00:22 — Recipes for success (and sustainability)00:27 — Intermittent fasting: is it really worth it?00:33 — Why adding food is often better than taking it away00:36 — The real importance of self-care00:45 — Common misconceptions about menopause00:50 — What the future holds for Dr. Linia PatelDon’t just listen, let’s talk about it! Join us in the Podcast Lounge on our website forum, where you can share your thoughts with other women (anonymously if you like). https://thehouseofhormones.com/forum/podcast-lounge/https://thehouseofhormones.com/https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofhormones/