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132. Post-Menopause Belly Fat? These 5 Fixes Feel Like Cheating Part 2

Emotional Eats Podcast: What Women Over 40 Really Need to Know About Food, Hormones, and Their Bodies Without the Diet Culture Spin

Release Date: 12/01/2025

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We created the Cool Girl Collective for women over 40 who are ready to feel supported, seen, and understood. Inside, you’ll find real conversations about menopause, hormones, emotional eating, chronic illness, relationships, and everything midlife brings along with with humor, heart, and community.

This is your safe space to ask questions, share your story, and find practical tools for your health and happiness.

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Feeling better in post-menopause isn’t just about food and workouts. In this second half of the series, we shift into the emotional, spiritual, and lifestyle habits that quietly change everything. These are the simple, powerful practices that helped me finally sustain the physical habits from Part 1 )see link below), feel grounded, reduce cravings, and step into this stage of life with more confidence.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

·       How grounding practices and emotional regulation made a bigger difference than I expected

·       Why nature, light exposure, and simple daily rhythms help calm your body and lower stress

·       The surprising role hobbies, puzzles, and new interests play in cutting cravings and boosting joy

·       Why midlife connection, community, and support matter more than ever

·       The lifestyle cleanups and boundaries that make your body feel safe enough to actually change

If you haven’t listened to episode 131, go back for the first five “cheat” habits that cover the physical basics (see link below). Put all ten together and you have a simple, sustainable framework for feeling strong, steady, and confident in post-menopause.

You are not doing midlife alone. You deserve to feel nourished, grounded, and at home in your body again.

Click here for Part 1:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/131-post-menopause-belly-fat-these-5-fixes-feel-like/id1686639038?i=1000738110571

Connect with Kim:

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Website:  https://wellspringcounselingandhealth.com/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kimhynesmidlife/

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Disclaimer:  This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  Always consult with your medical practitioner before changing habits.  This podcast is not to take the place of medical or mental health professionals.

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