Ep 531: The Power of Saying Yes to Yourself in Menopause
Release Date: 06/09/2026
Ep 540: What I've Learned at 74 About Food Freedom, Menopause and GLP-1s
Thinner Peace in Menopause
If you've been wondering whether GLP-1 medication is right for you, staying stuck in "maybe" may be causing more stress than either decision itself. In this episode, I reflect on celebrating my 74th birthday and the freedom I've created around food after years of doing this work. I share why trusting yourself around food matters whether you decide to use GLP-1 medication or learn brain-based tools through the ThINNER Peace Process. I also explain why so many women tell me they can finally eat what they want on GLP-1s, and why I believe your brain can learn many of those same skills. Most...
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MVP. Ep 539: Self-Care Is the Missing Piece for Women in Menopause
Thinner Peace in Menopause
If you've ever believed self-care is something you earn after you've taken care of everyone else, this episode is for you. Today I'm sharing why the most important form of self-care isn't expensive, luxurious, or even exciting. It's the daily discipline of making choices that support your future health. We'll explore the difference between indulgence and true self-care, why instant gratification often pulls us away from what we really need, and how planning meals, getting enough sleep, honoring your body's signals, and setting healthy boundaries become powerful acts of self-love. When you stop...
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Ep 538: Why Food Obsession Keeps Women in Menopause Stuck
Thinner Peace in Menopause
If you're exhausted from thinking about food all day and wondering why you can't seem to stop obsessing about your weight, this episode is for you. One of my coaching clients, Deborah, who shares how she spent decades caught in the cycle of dieting, emotional eating, and constant food thoughts. Together, we talk about what finally changed. It wasn't another meal plan or more willpower. It was learning how her thoughts created her emotions, and how those emotions were driving her eating. In our conversation, Deborah explains how approaching food journals with curiosity instead of judgment...
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Ep 537: Dr. Deb Butler on Are You Awesome Today?Podcast
Thinner Peace in Menopause
If you've spent years believing that successful weight loss in menopause comes from finding the perfect diet, this conversation may change the way you think about food forever. In this guest appearance on the Are You Awesome Today? podcast with Stephen Schener, I share why I believe lasting weight loss begins with understanding your brain and reconnecting with your body's natural hunger and fullness signals. I've seen how diet mentality keeps so many smart, successful women stuck in the cycle of losing and regaining weight. We talk about why menopause often becomes the wake-up call that...
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Ep 536: Why Saying Yes Is Keeping Women in Menopause Stuck With Emotional Eating
Thinner Peace in Menopause
What if one of the biggest reasons you're emotionally eating during menopause has nothing to do with food? In this episode, I share a coaching conversation that uncovered a pattern I see in so many women in menopause. The habit of saying "yes" when your body is desperately asking you to say "no." We often believe we're being loving, helpful, or selfless, but when we repeatedly ignore what we truly want, the emotional discomfort doesn't disappear. It often shows up through overeating instead. I also explain how people-pleasing can quietly fuel emotional eating, why learning to recognize your...
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Ep 535: Dr. Deb Butler on Health Solutions With Shawn & Janet Needham
Thinner Peace in Menopause
If you've spent years trying to lose weight in menopause but still find yourself eating when you're not physically hungry, this episode is for you. I've learned that lasting weight loss isn't about finding the perfect diet. It's about rebuilding the connection between your brain and your body. In this conversation with Shawn and Janet Needham of Health Solutions Podcast , I share my own experience of spending decades losing and regaining the same weight before realizing that the real issue wasn't food. It was the way I had learned to think about food. We talk about why so many women in...
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Ep 534: The Buddhist Practice “Shenpa” That Can Change Menopause Weight Loss
Thinner Peace in Menopause
Have you ever felt like food seems to hook you before you even realize what's happening? If you've been struggling with food cravings during menopause, I want to introduce you to a concept that has completely changed the way I think about urges. In this episode, I share the ancient Buddhist concept of shenpa, which describes that moment when we become hooked by an urge. I explain why this idea has been around for thousands of years, why it's so relevant for women in menopause, and how it connects beautifully with what modern neuroscience teaches us about the brain. I also explore the Stanford...
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Ep 533: A Simple Technique to Handle Food Urges Differently in Menopause
Thinner Peace in Menopause
You don't need more willpower. You need a different relationship with your urges. In this episode, I talk about one simple technique that can help women in menopause handle food cravings differently. Inspired by conversations around GLP-1 medications, I explain what these medications appear to do for food noise and how you can begin creating similar awareness without relying solely on medication. I break down why urges start with thoughts, how those thoughts create feelings in the body, and why many cravings feel stronger than they really are. Most importantly, I share a practical exercise you...
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Ep 532: Dr. Deb Butler on Confidence Through Health Podcast
Thinner Peace in Menopause
If you've spent years trying to lose weight by controlling food, this conversation may change the way you think about weight loss in menopause. I recently joined Jerry Snider on the Confidence Through Health podcast to discuss why food noise, cravings, emotional eating, and weight gain are often signs that something deeper is asking for your attention. We explore how many women have become disconnected from their natural hunger and fullness signals and why reconnecting to those signals can create more peace around food. We discuss emotional hunger versus physical hunger, people pleasing, food...
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Ep 531: The Power of Saying Yes to Yourself in Menopause
Thinner Peace in Menopause
You know what you need to do, but something keeps stopping you from taking action. In this episode, I share two client stories that reminded me how powerful it is when women finally trust their own inner knowing. One client described her experience as moving from black and white to Technicolor. Another came to coaching believing she couldn't lose weight and wasn't sure she could change her drinking habits. What changed wasn't a diet plan. What changed was how they saw themselves. You'll hear about self-worth, awareness, and learning to ask "What do I want?" created...
info_outlineYou know what you need to do, but something keeps stopping you from taking action.
In this episode, I share two client stories that reminded me how powerful it is when women finally trust their own inner knowing. One client described her experience as moving from black and white to Technicolor. Another came to coaching believing she couldn't lose weight and wasn't sure she could change her drinking habits.
What changed wasn't a diet plan. What changed was how they saw themselves.
You'll hear about self-worth, awareness, and learning to ask "What do I want?" created immediate shifts for these women and why saying yes to yourself may be the first step toward creating the results you've wanted for years. Enjoy the show!
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What You'll Learn From This Episode
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Why knowing what you need and acting on it are two different things
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How one client described coaching as going from "black and white to Technicolor"
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Why self-worth often matters more than food plans and weight loss strategies
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The hidden reason many women keep overeating or overdrinking
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How learning to ask "What do I want?" changes everything