Joyful Eating

Over the last three years portion sizes had crept up for one of my clients. When she thought about eating less, it felt like punishment. Like going back to those smaller meals from when she was thinner was some kind of deprivation. It’s a common feeling, and it’s also not the full picture. So today I’m sharing my not-so-secret habit that helps you actually eat less without it feeling like punishment or missing out on anything.

For years, I avoided weighing myself.  I thought it would make me obsess more. So I didn’t do it.  But here’s the irony: I was obsessing constantly anyway.  Every time my clothes felt tight, every time someone I hadn’t seen in a while asked if I was still running, my brain would spiral. Do they think I’ve gained weight? Have I? Then I read my friend Darya Rose’s book Foodist, where she recommends experimenting with weighing yourself every single day — without shame or pride — as a way to actually stop the obsession.  I decided to give it a go. It changed everything. Not only did I know exactly where I stood (no more guessing), but I also discovered that after a big eating day, the damage was almost always much smaller than my brain had convinced me it was.  And the most beautiful unexpected bonus?  Doing this daily helped me separate my self-worth from the number on the scale. I no longer see myself as a better person when the number is lower, or a worse person when it’s higher.

One of my clients was doing brilliantly. Making real progress on the scale. Feeling great about her relationship with food. And then she checked in with me and said something I hear a lot: “It was working, but now it’s kind of losing its magic. Help.” Sound familiar? This is so common it’s practically universal. But luckily I know exactly how to get back on track with your habits. Here’s how. Your Invitation If you’ve been going around in circles with food and weight — trying things, getting somewhere, then ending up back at square one — it’s not your fault You’ve been using strategies that don’t work for the long term. I can help you find a strategy that works. I’m offering a limited number of one-on-one clarity calls where we get on Zoom, just the two of us and map out a simple, personalised plan to get you to your ideal place with food and your body. If you’ want to stop searching and start knowing exactly what to do, click here for all the details.

One of my clients recently hit a fun milestone: she went below her goal weight. When that happens, I always unpack exactly how she got there — because understanding what worked is just as important as the result itself. What she didn’t do: cut out sugar, go on a shake fast, or willpower her way through cravings. What she did do: have a really good cookie most nights. Your Invitation If you’ve been going around in circles with food and weight — trying things, getting somewhere, then ending up back at square one — it’s not your fault. You’ve been using strategies that don’t work for the long term. I can help you find a strategy that works. I’m offering a limited number of one-on-one clarity calls where we get on Zoom, just the two of us and map out a simple, personalised plan to get you to your ideal place with food and your body. If you’ want to stop searching and start knowing exactly what to do, click here for all the details.

A Princeton professor lost 80 pounds in eight months by doing this one thing. That literally takes 5 seconds a few times a day… Your Invitation If you’ve been going around in circles with food and weight — trying things, getting somewhere, then ending up back at square one — I want you to know: it’s not a you problem. It’s a clarity problem and a strategy problem. I can fix that in 45 minutes. I’m offering a limited number of one-on-one clarity calls where we get on Zoom, just the two of us, and figure out exactly where you want to get to, what’s actually keeping you stuck, and map out a simple, personalised plan to get you there — with ease and joy, and without any restriction or willpower. Right now it’s available at an introductory price of $199 for the session (almost half the full price — but that won’t last). If you’ want to stop searching and start knowing exactly what to do, click the link below. I’d love to meet you on Zoom.https://lp.thestonesoup.com/clarity/  

I was raised in a family where you had to finish your plate. Children were starving in Africa, and that meant I had to eat all my peas. Fast-forward 40-odd years, and I was still automatically cleaning my plate every single meal. It wasn’t a conscious decision — it was just what you did. Then, when I started working with a coach and learning how to listen to my body, one of the first things we did was practice leaving food on the plate. And when I started doing that? All my struggles with food just melted away. Like, seriously. Because previously, if I’d overeaten or snacked too much while cooking, I would still finish my plate at dinner. Which meant I ate way more than I needed — and that just kept the cycle going. When I gave myself permission to leave food behind, everything changed. Your Invitation If you’ve been going around in circles with food and weight — trying things, getting somewhere, then ending up back at square one — I want you to know: it’s not a you problem. It’s a clarity problem and a strategy problem. I can fix that in 45 minutes. I’m offering a limited number of one-on-one clarity calls where we get on Zoom, just the two of us, and figure out exactly where you want to get to, what’s actually keeping you stuck, and map out a simple, personalised plan to get you there — with ease and joy, and without any restriction or willpower. Right now it’s available at an introductory price of $199 for the session (almost half the full price — but that won’t last). If you’ want to stop searching and start knowing exactly what to do, use the link here. I’d love to meet you on Zoom.

Back in December, I found myself wondering what it would feel like to lose a little weight. I’d been sitting at the same weight for a while, and I was curious. Not in a punishing, “I need to fix myself” way — more like a genuine experiment. Could I actually lose weight in December, of all months? So I decided to try. My goal was small and specific: lose one kilo (about two pounds). And by the end of the month, I’d done it. Here’s exactly how. Want simple more actionable strategies Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Joyful Eating for Midlife Vitality.

I used to believe the old dieting advice: you shouldn’t eat between meals. But recently I was coaching two different people and suggested they plan in an afternoon snack. For both of them, it made a huge difference to how much they were eating across the whole day — with a knock-on effect on weight. It also reminded me of my own shift from thinking I shouldn’t snack, to actually giving myself permission to plan one in. Intentional snacking was a game-changer for stopping my own overeating in the evenings. Want simple more actionable strategies Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Joyful Eating for Midlife Vitality.

I celebrated my half birthday last week — 53 and a half, (highly recommend celebrating half birthdays by the way). I spent the day baking. A spiced apple cake with brown butter frosting. Cookies for school lunches. The works. And here’s the thing that still blows my mind: I did all of that baking, with all that raw dough and frosting within arm’s reach, and I didn’t end up feeling sick or out of control. I had exactly what I intended to have. I followed through on my plan. Baking should be one of life’s simple joys. But for so many of us, it’s fraught. This tiny habit changes that.

Today sharing the story of Susie, a member of the Naturally Healthy Club who went from her first diet at age 10, through decades of yo-yo dieting, Weight Watchers, restriction-binge cycles, and COVID rock bottom — to arriving at genuine, effortless food freedom at 63.   If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s actually possible to make peace with food after a lifetime of food drama, this episode is for you.   Want to experience food freedom as well? If you want to be like Susie – finding freedom AND feeling great at your clothes then come and play with us in the Naturally Healthy Club. Learn more here: https://lp.thestonesoup.com/nhc25/

The concept of food controlling you, not the other way around has come up for me a few times this week… First. I got a message from Mary, who’d just finished the Naturally Healthy Club. She said: “The most important battle has been won. I feel relaxed around eating, unworried by weight, and like the control is with me, not the food.” Then I was listening back to an interview with Faith, another Naturally Healthy Club member, who said she’d gone from feeling like food was controlling her to feeling like she had genuine agency over her choices. And yes, she was back in the clothes she couldn’t wear before — but more than that, she felt like herself again. So how did they get there? There are a lot of pieces to that puzzle, but one strategy that makes a huge difference is this simple 30-second habit. The Naturally Healthy Club is Coming Soon! If you’d love support and a simple doable process to follow to become a naturally healthy person — someone who eats what they want AND feels great in their clothes even in midlife — then I’d love for you to join us in the Naturally Healthy Club. Join the VIP wait list to learn more and get exclusive bonuses Join the Naturally Healthy Club Waitlist

I recently surveyed the members inside the Naturally Healthy Club and asked them: what’s your number one dream outcome from doing this work? More than 53% said the same thing — feeling peace around food and weight. Not eating what they want. Not feeling good in their clothes (though that was up there too). Peace. That stopped me in my tracks, because honestly, I’d forgotten how debilitating that constant food noise and Monday morning guilt spiral can be. It’s been so long since I’ve lived like that. So today I want to share the one simple strategy that made the biggest difference for me — and it’s not a food rule or a new eating plan. It’s self-acceptance. The Naturally Healthy Club is Coming Soon! If you’d love support to become a naturally healthy person — someone who eats what they want AND feels great in their clothes even in midlife — then I’d love for you to join us in the Naturally Healthy Club. Join the wait list and you’ll get exclusive bonuses. Join the Naturally Healthy Club Waitlist

Being intentional with food has transformed my relationship with eating and my waistline. Here’s how this simple strategy helps me make better choices without restriction. The Naturally Healthy Club is Coming Soon!   If you want help being more intentional with your food choices so you become a Naturally Healthy person who eats what they want (but not too much) so you feel peace around food and weight AND feel great in your clothes (even in midlife) then join me in the Naturally Healthy Club.   Join the wait list to learn more and get exclusive bonuses.

“It feels like nothing’s really safe to eat anymore. I want to preserve both my health and the environment, but how am I supposed to do that since the experts can’t agree among themselves? I’ve heard about the dangers of lectins and oxalates. What am I supposed to eat to avoid poisoning myself?” This is what one of my clients posted in our Joyful Cooking for Natural Vitality community recently. “I used to eat whatever I wanted without a care in the world,” she wrote, “and now I just feel scared.” So if you’ve felt scared yourself there is good news! Because all that panic, all that confusion about what to eat, comes from one fundamental belief: the idea that there are “good” foods and “bad” foods.

Do you want to change but just can’t seem to make it happen? Here’s the truth: You don’t have to believe you can change in order to make the change. I used to be stuck too. Stuck at a weight I didn’t love. Stuck in the wine-drinking identity of a former winemaker who saw herself as “a big booze hound.” I had no idea if I could actually become someone different. But I was so dissatisfied with my current reality that I was willing to try. And here’s what I discovered about getting unstuck. Your Home Play This Week Grab your journal (or a scrap piece of paper) and answer these questions: If anything was possible and there would be no downside, what do you want in your relationship with food? How do you want to feel in your body? What weight would you like to be this time next year? Is there anything else you want to change with food, your body, or other aspects of your health? If you’re not a journaler, try verbal journaling. Go for a walk and just talk out loud to yourself. There’s something powerful about hearing your own words through your ears. You’ll be surprised at what comes up. Join the waitlist for the next round of the Naturally Healthy Club here: https://lp.thestonesoup.com/nhc25/

You want to eat healthier so you look good for your age. You want to feel full of vitality and be happy, active, and healthy to a ripe old age. You know that homemade meals packed with protein, veggies, and natural real food will nourish your body and make that happen. But here and now, you keep falling back on unhealthy patterns. Even with great intentions, creating a meal after a long day feels like too much effort. So you reach for the toast, cheese crackers, or order Uber Eats. Want to look and feel good for your age? I’d love you to join us in Joyful Cooking for Natural Vitality. It’s my six-month coaching program that show you my easy and proven way to build good food habits, break bad ones, and cook without recipes so you look and feel great for your age. Learn more about Joyful Cooking for Natural Vitality

We’ve all been told that whole grains are the gold standard of healthy eating, right? Well, today I want to challenge that conventional wisdom, especially if you’re navigating midlife like me. Before you close this tab thinking I’ve lost the plot, hear me out. The more I’ve been diving into gut health research, the more I’m questioning whether those “healthy whole grains” are actually doing us any favors – particularly when we hit our forties, fifties, and beyond. Want to eat better so you feel better in your body, brain and gut? I’d love you to join us in Joyful Cooking for Natural Vitality. It’s my six-month coaching program that walks you through my easy, proven process. You’ll learn to cook without recipes while building good food habits and reprogramming bad habits —supporting you to be the healthiest you can be in your body, brain, and gut. Through gentle repetition over six spacious months, these habits become second nature as you naturally look and feel great for your age Learn more here.

A few months ago, went on a blind date… I interviewed Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, a specialist in helping people navigate menopause with vitality. She said something that completely stopped me in my tracks: when you get your gut health right, your body handles hormonal changes so much better. That lightbulb moment came at the perfect time. I’d been experiencing some constipation. So I decided to go all-in on improving my gut health. The results? Mind-blowing. In just a few months, I’ve noticed huge improvements in my mental health – my mind feels calmer and clearer, my hormonal anxiety has decreased, and I just feel… better. Like, “I want more of this” better. Want to eat better so you feel better in your body, brain and gut? I’d love you to join us in Joyful Cooking for Natural Vitality. It’s my six-month coaching program that walks you through my easy, proven process. You’ll learn to cook without recipes while building good food habits and reprogramming bad habits —supporting you to be the healthiest you can be in your body, brain, and gut. Through gentle repetition over six spacious months, these habits become second nature as you naturally look and feel great for your age Learn more here.

One of my clients in the Naturally Healthy Club posted in the group saying she felt like she sabotaged herself. She ate really well during the week, then on the weekend she’d overeat and eat “crap.” It got me thinking about this idea of self-sabotage, and actually, I don’t believe in it. In this episode: Why I Don’t Believe in Self-Sabotage. It’s Just Conflicting Desires Why “Habit” is More Empowering Than “Sabotage” How to Change These Habits The Power of Small Experiments Ready to decide to make 2026 your year of health? I’d love you to join us in Joyful Cooking for Natural Vitality. It’s my six-month coaching program that walks you through my easy, proven process. You’ll learn to cook without recipes while building good food habits and reprogramming bad habits —supporting you to be the healthiest you can be in your body, brain, and gut. Through gentle repetition over six spacious months, these habits become second nature as you naturally look and feel great for your age. Learn more here.  

It’s that time of year when resolutions are on our minds. But here’s the thing: most resolutions aren’t actually resolutions at all. They’re wishes. And there’s a huge difference. The word “resolution” comes from “resolve”—to decide firmly on a course of action. Not maybe. Not hopefully. Firmly. Ready to decide to make 2026 your year of health? I’d love you to join us in Joyful Cooking for Natural Vitality. It’s my six-month coaching program that walks you through my easy, proven process. You’ll learn to cook without recipes while building good food habits and reprogramming those unhelpful ones—supporting you to be the healthiest you can be in your body, brain, and gut. Through gentle repetition over six spacious months, these habits become second nature as you naturally enjoy youthful vitality. Ready to look and feel great for your age? Learn more here.  

This year, I set one simple intention: to feel content. Not constantly chasing the next thing, not wishing for different circumstances, but genuinely appreciating where I am in whatever moment that is. And here’s the thing—it worked. So many things felt really good to me this year. Of course there were struggles and hard things (that’s life, right?), but overall? I can honestly say this has been my best year ever. So I wanted to share the six resources that helped me get here.   6 RECOURCES 1. Teux Deux2. Zen Habits3. Gentle by Courtney Carver4. Brain Tap Meditation App5. Rich as F *** by Amanda Frances6. Making Moves Podcast on Apple oe Spotify You’re Invited If you want to make 2026 your best year ever from. health perspective – come and join us in Joyful Cooking for Natural Vitality. It’s my un 6-month coaching program that walks you through my easy proven process for cooking WITHOUT recipes, building good food habits (and breaking bad ones) to support a healthy body, brain and gut. You’ll embed tiny sustainable habits to become a naturally healthy intuitive cook who enjoys more delicious protein and veggie-rich meals with less effort. Through gentle repetition, these habits become second nature – so you naturally enjoy youthful vitality AND improve ALL areas of your health now. Plus you’ll minimize disease risk for decades to come. After 6-months you’ll: Look and feel good for your age (thicker hair, clearer skin). Pull together quick nourishing meals WITHOUT recipes (so your waistline and your brain feels better) Actually WANT to cook healthy meals (even after terrible days) Use what’s already in your fridge (less waste, more savings) Balance your hormones and improve mood. Clear brain fog (so when you walk into a room you remember why you went there) Reduce cravings. Strengthen your immunity Improve your sleep. Have tiny habits that support lifelong vitality (so you take good care of yourself even when life gets busy). Feel better in your body and brain. Feel proud of yourself for taking care of your health. All he details are here.

It’s the season for feasting! And if you want to discover how I navigate Christmas day (or any big feast) so I get al the enjoyment and minimise the regret this week I’m sharing my secrets!

It’s one of the worst feelings in the world – waking up at 2.33am with your mind racing and no hope of getting back to sleep. But recently I learned a magic trick that has quite literally changed my ability to get back to sleep. Even when my mind is racing, Even when I’m having hormonal symptoms. This week I’m so excited to share this magic trick with you.   If you want to check out Clotilde’s work (and practice your French!) checkout her Podcast Change Ma Vie. She’s absolutely brilliant, and every time I tune in, I learn something new.

It was 20-years ago today (well almost) and while Sargent Pepper was teaching the band to play… I was embarking on a new experiment of creating a food blog. Yes in December 2005 I published m first blog posts on Stonesoup! To celebrate I thought it would be fun to share 20 lessons I’ve learned over my blogging and coaching career.   Celebrate 20 Years with Something Special To mark this incredible milestone, I’m doing something I’ve never done before – offering lifetime access to my Joyful Cooking for Natural Vitality program. But here’s the once-in-20-years bonus: when you join, you don’t just get access for yourself. You get THREE additional lifetime memberships to share with your nearest and dearest. Why? Because we are more likely to follow through when we do it together. Remember lesson #7 – knowledge alone doesn’t create change. That’s why this program includes not just the knowledge piece, but also mindset work, habit change, and the repetition you need to enjoy lasting vitality. With lifetime access, you’ll have support for as long as you need it. Real, lasting change that sticks. This once-in-20-years celebration offer is only available for a limited time Learn more about Joyful Cooking for Natural Vitality. Here’s to the next 20 years of discovery, growth, and really good food.

What if there was just one tiny daily habit that can mean the difference between gaining weight over the holidays OR starting January the same as you are now? The goods news is there is! Tune in to Joyful Eating this week to discover how this 6-second habit will help you enjoy the holidays without the usual regret.  So you start the new year feeling good in your clothes.   Next week I’m going to be sharing an announcement about a very special celebration that is happening at Stonesoup headquarters. Make sure you signup to me email list to be the first to know. Oh and when you signup you’ll also get a copy of my Worlds Easiest 5-Ingredient Meal plan. Learn more here: https://stonesoup.lpages.co/app/

When I’m feeling like nothings working and I’m never going to change or just anxious, fearful and doubting myself I have a protocol that I follow to so I don’t have to think - I just switch into my fear and doubt busting protocol.

Feasting time is just around the corner and if part of your is dreading the over-indulgence I have good news! Tune in to discover how you can actually make this your most enjoyable holiday season from a food perspective all while avoiding that bellyache.   Check out my On-Demand FREE Workshop My free 24-minute workshop reveals the secret to eating what you want while feeling good in your body (even if you’ve tried and failed before.) You’ll discover: + The 3 essential skills for a healthy relationship with food so you eat what you want AND feel good in your clothes + Why your past attempts failed and what to do differently this time + My counter-intuitive nutrition approach that cuts through conflicting information and leaves you empowered + The easiest first step to transform your relationship with food so you get MORE enjoyment without feeling deprived and without your pants feeling too tight. This works for food lovers navigating menopause-related body changes and all dietary requirements. [ Get instant access here ]

As Ive been simplifying my life one of the most powerful concepts is the idea that it’s what we stop doing that can help us even more than what we add in. So this week I’m sharing 21 things I didn’t do to reach my ideal weight in my 40s- many of which go against the grain of conventional weight loss strategies. Check out my On-Demand FREE Workshop My free 24-minute workshop reveals the secret to eating what you want while feeling good in your body (even if you’ve tried and failed before.) You’ll discover: + The 3 essential skills for a healthy relationship with food so you eat what you want AND feel good in your clothes + Why your past attempts failed and what to do differently this time + My counter-intuitive nutrition approach that cuts through conflicting information and leaves you empowered + The easiest first step to transform your relationship with food so you get MORE enjoyment without feeling deprived and without your pants feeling too tight. This works for food lovers navigating menopause-related body changes and all dietary requirements. [ Get instant access here ]

Oscar Wild said “I can resist everything except temptation.” and as anyone with a human brain knows.. resistance doesn’t work. So this week on Joyful Eating for Menopause I’m sharing how I handle temptations. It’s soo effective that I can’t remember the last time I actually felt any sort of temptation. Check out my On-Demand FREE Workshop My free 24-minute workshop reveals the secret to eating what you want while feeling good in your body (even if you’ve tried and failed before.) You’ll discover: + The 3 essential skills for a healthy relationship with food so you eat what you want AND feel good in your clothes + Why your past attempts failed and what to do differently this time + My counter-intuitive nutrition approach that cuts through conflicting information and leaves you empowered + The easiest first step to transform your relationship with food so you get MORE enjoyment without feeling deprived and without your pants feeling too tight. This works for food lovers navigating menopause-related body changes and all dietary requirements. [ Get instant access here ]

As she was prescribing HRT My doctor actually said to me “You can expect to gain a few kilos around the waistline.“I’m nodding. But it in my head I’m thinking ‘not going to happen lady.’ Listen on to discover why weight loss is harder in peri-menopause and why I’d be very surprised if I do gain weight as I navigate this fascinating time of life. My free 24-minute workshop reveals the secret to eating what you want while feeling good in your body (even if you’ve tried and failed before.) You’ll discover: + The 3 essential skills for a healthy relationship with food so you eat what you want AND feel good in your clothes + Why your past attempts failed and what to do differently this time + My counter-intuitive nutrition approach that cuts through conflicting information and leaves you empowered + The easiest first step to transform your relationship with food so you get MORE enjoyment without feeling deprived and without your pants feeling too tight. This works for food lovers navigating menopause-related body changes and all dietary requirements. [ Get instant access here ]

I was chatting to my friend Miish the other day and she asked me, Jules, how do you get enough protein?’ I was like excellent question Miish. And so here’s what I told her.   Resources 5 Day Challenge: The Secret to Healthy Meals WITHOUT RecipesReliable Boiled Eggs

This week I went on a podcast blind date. I got an email with the subject line “Jules, I’m Dr. Betsy Greenleaf – let’s talk midlife vitality w/ your listeners”. Normally my assistant Caroline would just delete things like this but she was on leave and I was intrigued and so I ended up having an eye-opening chat with Dr Betsy Definitely worth your time!   Resources Dr Betsy Greenleaf’s website: https://pelvicfloorstore.com(Get 10% discount with code JOYFUL)Dr Betsey Greenleaf on Instagram

I’m not trying to be a bragger but I have a belt which I bought around the time my mum died in 2007 and i needs a new smaller hole punched in it. Listen on to discover my 3 easy principles of eating that have meant my waistline has been shrinking even though I’m 53 and have type 2 diabetes.   Your Invited If you’d like more support to to simplify eating well as you age so you feel good in your clothes your body and your brain. Come and signup for my new Stonesoup for Menopause Substack. Click here to go to my Stonesoup for Menupause Subtrack.    

Feel like you’re the only one in your household who does ALL THE WORK? This week on joyful eating for menopause you’ll learn how to create a more equitable division of unpaid labor in your house.   Your Invited If you’d like to empower your kids to learn to pull together healthy meals without recipes AND use child labour to make your life easier then come and play with us in Joyful Cooking for Kids and Teens. Check out the link in the show notes to learn more. When you sign up you’ll get instant access to the bonus lessons including my 1. “Kitchen Harmony Blueprint: (end resentment & share the load)” – Feel like you’re the only one in your household who does ALL THE WORK? Learn how to create a more equitable division of unpaid labor in your house. 2. “Peaceful Plate Solution: (transform picky eaters without power struggles)” – Stop feeling defeated when your kids, grandkids (or adult family members) aren’t excited about meals when you do put in a bunch of effort. Your Invited If you’d like to empower your kids to learn to pull together healthy meals without recipes AND use child labour to make your life easier then come and play with us in Joyful Cooking for Kids and Teens. Check out the link in the show notes to learn more. When you sign up you’ll get instant access to the bonus lessons including my 1. “Kitchen Harmony Blueprint: (end resentment & share the load)” – Feel like you’re the only one in your household who does ALL THE WORK? Learn how to create a more equitable division of unpaid labor in your house. 2. “Peaceful Plate Solution: (transform picky eaters without power struggles)” – Stop feeling defeated when your kids, grandkids (or adult family members) aren’t excited about meals when you do put in a bunch of effort. Check out the link here to learn more: https://lp.thestonesoup.com/jc4k/

If you have kids or grandkids in your life that you’d love to grow up to have a healthy relationship with food and their bodies this episode is for you! Tune in to discover the weird and sometimes gross techniques I’m experimenting with to raise healthy eaters. Your Invited If you’d like to empower your kids to learn to pull together healthy meals without recipes AND use child labour to make your life easier then come and play with us in Joyful Cooking for Kids. Check out the link here to learn more: https://lp.thestonesoup.com/jc4k/

Did you know that anxiety can be a symptom of peri-menopause? I certainly didn’t’ until it happened to me. This week I’m sharing my experience of hormonal anxiety so you can learn from my mistakes.   Your Invited If you’d like more support to to simplify eating well as you age so you feel good in your clothes your body and your brain. Come and signup for my new Stonesoup for Menopause Substack. Click here to go to my Stonesoup for Menupause Subtrack.

Last year I had a health scare that got me thinking about my protein powder habit. Listen on to find out why I stopped eating protein powder and what I now eat instead.   FREE Workshop My free 24-minute workshop reveals the secret to eating what you want while feeling good in your body (even if you’ve tried and failed before.) You’ll discover: + The 3 essential skills for a healthy relationship with food so you eat what you want AND feel good in your clothes + Why your past attempts failed and what to do differently this time + My counter-intuitive nutrition approach that cuts through conflicting information and leaves you empowered + The easiest first step to transform your relationship with food so you get MORE enjoyment without feeling deprived and without your pants feeling too tight. This works for food lovers navigating menopause-related body changes and all dietary requirements. [ Get instant access here ]

Most of the biggest positive changes in my life have happened because I decided to get coached. So this week I’m sharing why I love getting coached and I’m also sharing Melanie’s story of how coaching helped her create a lifelong healthy relationship with food so she feels comfortable in her body for the first time in her life. An Invitation Melanies results aren’t extra ordinary – if she can do it you can do it too. This is TOTALLY POSSIBLE for you too. You’re welcome to join us in the Naturally healthy club. 6-month coaching group which gives you a personalized, simple, doable process to change your relationship with food so you enjoy eating well automatically and feel good in your clothes. Then apply for the Naturally Healthy Club today. Next group starts September 2025 and when you signup you’ll et instant access to the bonus lessons so you can get a head start on creating the exact relationship with food and your body that you’ve always dreamed of. And probably have thought was impossible until now. Go to: https://lp.thestonesoup.com/group/ for more details. RESOURCES The One About the Chips Ep 19

Meet Mandy, a mom navigating perimenopause who was caught in the exhausting cycle of loving food one day and hating it the next. Her relationship with food felt like a constant battle – until she discovered a completely different approach that changed everything. In this honest conversation, Mandy shares how she went from “what the heck, I might as well eat more cookies” to finding genuine peace and joy with food while actually losing weight around her hips during perimenopause. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: How to break the “all or nothing” mindset – Mandy reveals the exact mental shift that stopped her from spiraling after eating a few cookies and helped her develop self-compassion instead Why this approach works during hormonal changes – Discover how Mandy is actually losing weight around her hips during perimenopause, defying the common belief that weight gain is inevitable The ripple effect on family dynamics – Learn how Mandy’s transformation naturally influenced her kids to listen to their hunger cues and waste less food, without any pressure or rules The surprising holistic benefits beyond weight loss – From increased patience to feeling spiritually better, Mandy shares the unexpected ways this journey improved every aspect of her life – – – – – – – An Invitation Want to be like Mandy and become one of those magical unicorns who can eat what you want but not too much so you fit into a skirt you haven’t work in year even during perimenopause? Then apply for the Naturally Healthy Club today. Next group starts September 2025 and when you signup you’ll et instant access to the bonus lessons so you can get a head start on creating the exact relationship with food and your body that you’ve always dreamed of. And probably have thought was impossible until now. Go to: https://lp.thestonesoup.com/group/ for more details.

If you’ve ever thought ‘I am what I am’ and I should just accept that then this weeks episode is for you. Listen on to discover how Tracey went from thinking those exact thoughts to creating her ideal relationship with food and her body (and losing a big chunk of weight in the process).   An Invitation Want to be like Tracy and become one of those magical unicorns who can eat what you want but not too much so you love your body and your food? Then apply for the Naturally Healthy Club today. Next group starts September 2025 and when you signup you’ll et instant access to the bonus lessons so you can get a head start on creating the exact relationship with food and your body that you’ve always dreamed of. And probably have thought was impossible until now. Go to: https://lp.thestonesoup.com/group/ for more details.

You know that quote about the definition of insanity? Something along the lines of doing the same things and expecting a different result? Well by my reckoning there is a lot of insanity in the world when it comes to the recommendations for how to be at a healthy weight. But I’ve found a more sane approach. That actually works. Listen on to discover 5 of my unpopular opinions that actually work. An Invitation Ready to try my unpopular approach to becoming a naturally healthy person. Someone who eats well automatically and feels amazing in their clothes. Then apply for the Naturally Healthy Club today. You know the conventional methods don’t work for you. Isn’t it time to try a simple approach that does? Go to: https://lp.thestonesoup.com/group/ for more details.

This week Pippa shares her remarkable transformation from decades of sneaky eating and food battles to finding true peace and agency with food. Despite initially not believing it would work for her, Pippa discovered a completely different relationship with food and her body through a holistic, gentle approach that addressed the deeper emotional patterns beneath her eating habits. An Invitation Want to be like Pippa and become one of those magical unicorns who can eat what you want but not too much even when you’re a fun-loving grandma? Then apply for the Naturally Healthy Club. Next group starts September 2025 and when you signup you’ll get instant access to the bonus lessons so you can get a head start on creating the exact relationship with food and your body that you’ve always dreamed of. And probably have thought was impossible until now. Go to: https://lp.thestonesoup.com/group/ for more details.

We’ve been brainwashed by the diet industry that we need to make big sweeping changes if we want to lost weight. And the more painful and difficult the better. But if this approach actually worked for the long term… Wouldn’t we all have perfect bodies by now? This week I’m sharing an gentle alternative approach – Looking at our daily food habits. FREE Workshop My free 24-minute workshop reveals the secret to eating what you want while feeling good in your body (even if you’ve tried and failed before.) You’ll discover: + The 3 essential skills for a healthy relationship with food so you eat what you want AND feel good in your clothes + Why your past attempts failed and what to do differently this time + My counter-intuitive nutrition approach that cuts through conflicting information and leaves you empowered + The easiest first step to transform your relationship with food so you get MORE enjoyment without feeling deprived and without your pants feeling too tight. This works for food lovers navigating menopause-related body changes and all dietary requirements. [ Get instant access here ] – – – – – – –

I love the work of the body positivity movement in helping to undo the damage of diet culture and the impossible beauty standards of traditional and social media these days. BUT there is one aspect that I feel is actually creating just as much pain and disempowerment in our relationships with food and our bodies. This week I share exactly what the body positivity movement gets wrong and I propose my gentle alternative approach based on self love and acceptance.   FREE Workshop My free 24-minute workshop reveals the secret to eating what you want while feeling good in your body (even if you’ve tried and failed before.) You’ll discover: + The 3 essential skills for a healthy relationship with food so you eat what you want AND feel good in your clothes + Why your past attempts failed and what to do differently this time + My counter-intuitive nutrition approach that cuts through conflicting information and leaves you empowered + The easiest first step to transform your relationship with food so you get MORE enjoyment without feeling deprived and without your pants feeling too tight. This works for food lovers navigating menopause-related body changes and all dietary requirements. [ Get instant access here ] Private Mentoring Sessions Ready to navigate menopause-related body changes with confidence and finally feel at peace with food?   [ Book your 1:1 session here ] (60-Minutes | $250 USD) and learn to trust your body’s wisdom instead of fighting against it.

You wake up in the morning (or the middle of the night) with that sinking feeling of shame washing you. ‘Oh no I’ve done it again, I’m such an idiot.’ I know exactly how that feels. So this week I’m sharing my 2nd most shameful alcohol-fuelled mistake and how I was able to go from a massive booze hound wine maker to feeling in control and self trust around my drinking without missing out on any of the fun parts of boozing.   Want’ to become one of those mythical unicorns who can take it or leave it around alcohol? Then I’d love you to join me in my new group coaching program called the Secret Society of INTENTIONAL Booze Hounds.Click here to learn more.

If you’re like I was back in my wine making days with plenty of evidence that you can’t be trusted around alcohol I have good news. In this episode I’m sharing the mostly likely 5 reasons you struggle with over drinking. And how to remove these blocks. So you can become one of those magical unicorns like me now who can take it or leave it around booze. Even the most delicious French champagne.   Want’ to become one of those mythical unicorns who can take it or leave it around alcohol? Then I’d love you to join me in my new group coaching program called the Secret Society of INTENTIONAL Booze Hounds.Click here to learn more.

At the risk of sounding like a bragger it occurred to me recently that I actually have a flat stomach for the first time in my life. At age 52. Today I want to share what actually made the difference for me, because I know a lot of you are dealing with similar changes to your waistline as you get older. This isn’t about perfection or quick fixes – just honest thoughts on what worked in my experience.” FREE Workshop My free 24-minute workshop reveals the secret to eating what you want while feeling good in your body (even if you’ve tried and failed before.) You’ll discover: + The 3 essential skills for a healthy relationship with food so you eat what you want AND feel good in your clothes + Why your past attempts failed and what to do differently this time + My counter-intuitive nutrition approach that cuts through conflicting information and leaves you empowered + The easiest first step to transform your relationship with food so you get MORE enjoyment without feeling deprived and without your pants feeling too tight. This works for food lovers navigating menopause-related body changes and all dietary requirements. [ Get instant access here ] – – – – – – – Private Mentoring Sessions Ready to navigate menopause-related body changes with confidence and finally feel at peace with food? [ Book your 1:1 session here ] (60-Minutes | $250 USD) and learn to trust your body’s wisdom instead of fighting against it.

If weight loss feels like an uphill battle, you’re not alone. Most people think they need to make massive changes to see results, but what if I told you that’s actually making it harder? Today I’m sharing three micro-changes that can shift weight loss from feeling overwhelming to completely doable. These aren’t about restriction or willpower – they’re about working with your body’s natural rhythms so you can finally stop fighting yourself and start seeing the results you want. Let’s dive in. FREE Workshop My free 24-minute workshop reveals the secret to eating what you want while feeling good in your body (even if you’ve tried and failed before.) You’ll discover: + The 3 essential skills for a healthy relationship with food so you eat what you want AND feel good in your clothes + Why your past attempts failed and what to do differently this time + My counter-intuitive nutrition approach that cuts through conflicting information and leaves you empowered + The easiest first step to transform your relationship with food so you get MORE enjoyment without feeling deprived and without your pants feeling too tight. This works for food lovers navigating menopause-related body changes and all dietary requirements. [ Get instant access here ] – – – – – – – Private Mentoring Sessions Ready to navigate menopause-related body changes with confidence and finally feel at peace with food?   [ Book your 1:1 session here ] (60-Minutes | $250 USD) and learn to trust your body’s wisdom instead of fighting against it.

If trying to eat less really was the way to lose weight – don’t you think we’d all have prefect bodies by now? This week I share exactly why the eating less advice backfires and the surprising strategy that actually works.   An Invitation If you’d like some uncovering and changing your sabotaging habits so you get to eat what you want AND lose weigh sustainably then come and play with us in the Naturally Healthy Club. We enrol twice a year. Click here for more details https://lp.thestonesoup.com/group/ RESOURCES FREE Recipe App: 3+ Ingredient Healthy Magic MealsHealth Coaching: The Naturally Healthy ClubJoyful Eating Produced by John Duncan.

If your weight isn’t where you want it to be, then you will have some hidden (and possibly not so hidden) habits that are sabotaging you. Listen on to uncover the 3 most common hidden habits and the tiny new healthier habits that actually work..   An Invitation If you’d like some uncovering and changing your sabotaging habits so you get to eat what you want AND lose weigh sustainably then come and play with us in the Naturally Healthy Club. We enrol twice a year. Click here for more details https://lp.thestonesoup.com/group/ RESOURCES FREE Recipe App: 3+ Ingredient Healthy Magic MealsHealth Coaching: The Naturally Healthy ClubJoyful Eating Produced by John Duncan.