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Find Your Strong PodcastDr Jenn Salib Huber. Accepting Your Changing Body Through Peri to Post Menopause (Re-Release)Send us a textTo celebrate the release of Jenn's first book - Eat to Thrive, we are re-releasing this impactful conversation with Jenn, which remains our most popular episode to date!What an episode. I realised about 20 minutes of chatting to Jenn that I wanted to work with her so immediately signed up to her Midlife Feast Community.Dr Jenn Salib Huber is a Canadian registered dietitian, naturopathic doctor and fellow Intuitive Eating Coach.She is on a mission to help women thrive in midlife by helping them navigate the p...
2025-10-2457 min
Autoimmune SimplifiedBreaking Up with Food Rules in Menopause: Moving Toward Practical Nutrition with Jenn Salib HuberIf you've ever wondered why eating "right" feels harder during menopause, this episode is for you. We're taking an honest look at food, hormones, and the messy middle between doing what you should and what your body actually needs. This conversation is about letting go of rigid food rules and leaning into practical nutrition, the kind that supports your energy, hormones, and overall well-being without guilt or perfection. You'll hear insights on intuitive eating, how to navigate conflicting nutrition advice, and why freedom with food can be one of the most healing steps...
2025-10-2336 min
The No Food Rules PodcastPerimenopause (AKA…backwards puberty..?) With Dr. Jenn Salib-HuberFrom hot flashes to mood swings, we're breaking down the myths and sharing real talk on how to handle the wild ride of perimenopause with the fabulous Dr. Jen Salib Huber. Tune in for tips, tricks, and research as we explore how to thrive during this stage of life - before, during, and after! An extended Q&A is available in the app (included in all free trials!) Click here to open or download it and listen: https://socieaty.app.link/NFRApp Send me a DM on Instagram (@no.food.rules) with any tho...
2025-07-2940 min
The Coaching Edge: A Business Building PodcastEP 26: Community Membership Structure for Coaches with Jenn Salib HuberThis week on The Coaching Edge, I'm joined by Jenn Salib Huber, the Founder of Midlife Feast Community. We're sharing the intricacies of running a membership community and tips for success.
Jenn shares her journey of creating the Midlife Feast Community, emphasizing the importance of experience, community engagement, and the challenges of technology.
We'll share pricing strategies, how to set expectations, and the significance of having a structured approach to content delivery.
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2024-09-3035 min
Tina's SurThrival Guide to Health over 40PROTEIN: What's enough? with Dr Jenn Salib Huber, registered dietitian, naturopathic doctor & intuitive eating coachThere is SO much on the interwebs about how much protein we need, how we're not getting enough and how to get it in.
This week, I wanted to interview an expert who has spend 25 years in the nutrition field and who knows the science & research about how much protein we need.
Dr. Jenn Salib Huber, registered dietitian, naturopathic doctor and intuitive eating coach, breaks the myths and shares the thorough research about what we actually need.
Research she refers to: https://www.mdpi...
2024-08-0732 min
Renegade ConversationsA Renegade Conversation with Jenn Salib Huber - The Summer Road Trip EditionJenn Salib Huber is a trail blazer! Her social media posts often begin with "Now this may be an unpopular opinion ...". She's not afraid to speak out, to question the status quo and to be a leader and innovator. Join host Meryl Cook and guest Jenn Salib Huber for this Renegade Conversation about body positivity in midlife and beyond, and ditching the diet culture and more. You won't be disappointed.
Dr. Jenn Salib Huber is a Canadian Registered Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor, and Intuitive Eating Counselor and she's on a mission to help women manage menopause without diets and food...
2024-07-1826 min
Marriage, Motherhood & the Messy Middle; What happens when the therapist gets realManaging Perimenopause in your Relationship with Dr. Jenn Salib HuberJoin me as I dive into an eye-opening discussion with Jenn Huber, a Menopause Nutritionist, about the often misunderstood topic of perimenopause. Jenn shares invaluable insights into managing perimenopausal symptoms and debunking myths surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT). We explore the importance of adopting an integrative approach to menopause, including the role of nutrition and plant-based proteins in alleviating symptoms. Discover how perimenopause impacts relationships and intimacy, and gain practical strategies for fostering understanding and support within couples. Whether you're approaching perimenopause yourself or supporting a loved one through it, this episode offers...
2024-04-1837 min
Renegade ConversationsJenn Salib Huber is a RENEGADE!Jenn Salib Huber is a trail blazer! Her social media posts often begin with "Now this may be an unpopular opinion ...". She's not afraid to speak out, to question the status quo and to be a leader and innovator.
Join host Meryl Cook and guest Jenn Salib Huber for this Renegade Conversation about body positivity in midlife and beyond, and ditching the diet culture and more. You won't be disappointed.
Dr. Jenn Salib Huber is a Canadian Registered Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor, and Intuitive Eating Counselor and she's on a mission to help women manage menopause without diets...
2023-12-2926 min
The Up-Beet Dietitians123. A Non-Diet Approach to Menopause w/ Dr. Jenn Salib HuberIn this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah are joined by Dr. Jenn Salib Huber to talk about all things menopause and debunk the nutrition myths around it. Jenn talks about what menopause is, common symptoms, and discusses food myths like “cutting out carbs” or “balancing your hormones with X.” This is a really great episode to educate yourself more about women’s health and break down the nasty rumors surrounding menopause.
Dr. Jenn Salib Huber is a Canadian Registered Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor and Intuitive Eating Counselor and she's on a mission to...
2023-12-2723 min
The Balance with Britt PodcastNavigating Perimenopause & Menopause: Empowering Women's Health with Jenn Salib Huber RD NDThis week Britt chats with Jenn Salib Huber RD ND- a Canadian Registered Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor and Intuitive Eating Counselor and she's on a mission to help women manage menoapause without diets and food rules.In this episode, they break down;Jenn's journey & how she became so passionate about helping women in the perimenopausal/menopausal phase of lifeSymptoms of perimenopause & menopause, and the process of diagnosingThe role that nutrition plays in supporting the menopause journeyLifestyle factors crucial for women going through menopause or perimenopause to consider The influence of the mind-body connection on th...
2023-12-1245 min
Dr. Marianne-Land: An Eating Disorder Recovery PodcastPerimenopause and Eating Disorder Recovery with Dr Jenn Salib Huber, RD, ND, CIECIn episode nine of Dr. Marianne-Land: An Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Dr. Jenn and I talk all things perimenopause and nutrition, as well as how the challenges of perimenopause can intersect with eating disorder recovery.
About Dr. Jenn Salib Huber, RD, ND, CIEC
Dr. Jenn Salib Huber is a Canadian Registered Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor and Intuitive Eating Coach. She's on a mission to help women thrive in midlife. She helps women navigate the physical and emotional changes that happen in perimenopause and menopause, including their search for food freedom and body confidence.
Working from a health at...
2023-09-1231 min
The Air We Breathe: Finding Well-Being That Works for YouE20. Navigating Menopause by Embracing Intuitive Eating with Dr. Jenn Salib Huber RD NDSend us a textHave you ever felt blindsided by the changes that come with menopause? Join. The. Club.In today's episode, I speak with Jenn Salib Huber, Naturopathic Doctor, Registered Dietitian, and Intuitive Eating Coach. She shares her personal experience with menopause in her 30s. Together, we explored the lack of discussion around menopause, the impact of diet culture on women during menopause, and how to redefine your relationship with food and movement during this time.We dove into the challenges of navigating midlife, such as the difficulty of having a...
2023-08-0941 min
The Midlife Feast#63 - Story Session: Jen's story of premature ovarian insufficiencyWhile you would probably guess that the average age of women going through menopause is between 51-52, you might not know that approximately 1% of women go through menopause prematurely before age 40. In today’s story session, I am joined by Midlife Feast Community member, Jen, who is sharing her experience of going through Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). It’s easy to imagine how disruptive and confusing it would be to experience symptoms like hot flashes and long gaps between periods at the age of 31. You’ll discover how Jen put the pieces together pre-diagnosis and learned the best wa...
2023-04-1719 minThe Midlife Feast#62 - How to 'do less' and 'be more' in midlife with Wendy McCallumMidlife can be one of the most overwhelming seasons of life. It honestly feels like everything you are responsible for is a non-negotiable. But if you’re feeling like everything in your mind and body is pointing towards burnout, then something has to give- how do choose what to say no to? In this episode, I’ve invited my friend and Burnout and Alcohol Coach Wendy McCallum back on the show to walk us through how to start making these kinds of tough decisions in midlife. What I love about Wendy is that her advice is so pract...
2023-04-1036 minThe Midlife Feast#61- Feasting with gentle nutrition in midlife with Rachael Hartley, RDIf you’re burnt out on dieting, you’re probably interested in exploring a concept we talk about a lot around here: gentle nutrition. While most people are eager to get to the “good part” when learning to eat intuitively, gentle nutrition is one of the last steps of the journey of intuitive eating. Why? Because we have to un-do a lot of the default programming leftover from years of dieting and diet culture.In this episode, I’ve invited fellow non-diet dietitian Rachael Hartley on the show to take a deep dive into understanding gentle nutrition- including...
2023-04-0329 min
A Certain AgeNutritionist and Intuitive Eating Advocate Jenn Salib Huber Dishes on Midlife Food Freedom, Body Confidence and How to Thrive During MenopauseReady to “undiet” your life and embrace gentle nutrition to nourish your changing midlife body? Meet intuitive eating advocate Dr. Jenn Salib Huber aka “The Menopause Nutritionist.” Jenn is a certified dietitian, naturopathic doctor, and host of The Midlife Feast podcast. Jenn offers supportive food, health, and hormone education, along with a big heaping of body confidence to women in midlife without a side dish of diet culture.We get into the hormone soup of midlife, how menopause nutrition can help tame symptoms, and how to find food freedom – and adopt nutrition habits to fuel longevity...
2023-04-0342 minThe Midlife Feast#60 - Beating the brain fog of menopauseWhile you may have expected many of the physical symptoms of menopause, the one that might really take you by surprise is brain fog. If you find daily tasks a real slog, you’re struggling to focus, or just forgetful in ways you would have never dreamed possible-know that this is a very common midlife experience. But what is really going on and is there anything we can do to better support our brains in this season? In this episode, I’ll share how hormones are the culprits (yet again) and the good news that brain fog won’t...
2023-03-2727 minThe Midlife Feast#59 - Menopause, movement and body image with Dr. Maria LuqueWhen it comes to movement and exercise, how do you define what “counts”? Are you tempted to think that exercise has to be miserable if it’s going to have an impact? If so, you’re definitely not alone, and today’s conversation is just for you. Join me and my return guest, Dr. Maria Luque, as we take a deep dive into understanding the reasons we have come to believe that the only legitimate forms of exercise must feel like pure torture. We’ll also discuss why most people mistakenly make body change their motivation fo...
2023-03-2032 minThe Midlife Feast#58 -Rest to Reset: Redefining rest and self-care with Suzy ReadingRise and grind. No pain, no gain. You snooze, you lose. The overuse of phrases like these is why we’re so damn tired. Rest is not a reward for productivity. It’s a need, and it’s critical for us to function. While rest is 100 % necessary, discovering what rest means to us personally can be challenging. That’s why I’ve invited psychologist, author, and expert in self-care and rest, Suzy Reading to the show. She will help us explore why we struggle with rest and how doing it well helps us get in tune with our values...
2023-03-1330 minThe Midlife Feast#57- Story Session: What this therapist wants you to know about making midlife meaningFULL with Alli Spotts-De LazzerIf you’ve found the Midlife Feast to be a helpful or refreshing community of women, there’s a good chance you’re on a journey of redefining your relationship with food. Whether you are just starting or years into it, each one of our stories is so important, and so worthy of sharing. That’s why I was so excited to invite friend, and therapist, Alli Spotts-De Lazzer LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S to come on the podcast. She’s the author of MeaningFULL, 23 Life-Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, & Body Image Issues. Here she has thoughtfully curated stories of...
2023-03-0635 minThe Midlife Feast#56: 8 things I wish I'd known about perimenopause before my last periodAs many of you already know since I shared it on Instagram, I recently celebrated my 1-year menoversary. It’s officially been one year since my last period, which also means I’m now in post-menopause. Having taken the time to journal and track this journey, I was able to compile a lot of information and compile a list of 8 things I wish someone had shared with me before perimenopause started. Being part of the “lucky” 20% of women who start perimenopause before 40, I wanted to let you in on what you should look for things you can do to supp...
2023-02-2730 minThe Midlife Feast# 55: Raising the red flag about eating disorders in midlife with Val Schonberg RDMidlife is often when the toll of a decade (or more) of time spent trying to lose weight through dieting sets in. And what follows is a new sense of panic, driven by the idea that if you haven’t been able to get comfortable in your own skin by now, time is running out. And as new research suggests, it’s this body dissatisfaction that puts many women at risk of developing eating disorders later in life. In this episode, I’ve invited Val Schonberg, RD to expose the roots of eating disorders in midlife and why so...
2023-02-2038 minThe Midlife Feast#54: You are not broken: Debunking myths about sexual & reproductive health in menopause with Dr. Kelly Casperson MDYou are not broken. Can I say it -maybe shout it again? We’ve just all been silently suffering and floundering alone when it comes to reproductive health in menopause. Thankfully doctors like my guest today, author Dr. Kelly Casperson have decided enough is enough. It’s time to tell the truth. In this conversation, we’ll dive into the impact of marketed perfection on this season of life, why sexual health changes in midlife, and the difference between sexual desire versus arousal. We also unpack the overwhelming amount of misinformation around taking hormones and why they could...
2023-02-1330 minThe Midlife Feast#53 - When mental health meets menopause with Dr. Stephanie Bayliss NDHave you ever wondered "what the hell is happening" with your mood in midlife? Trust me, you're not alone. And, as Dr. Stephanie Bayliss ND explains, there's a window of vulnerability in midlife that makes anxiety, depression and PMDD more common than ever.In this episode, we discuss the hormone changes that increase the chances of anxiety and depression, the difference between PMS and PMDD, and discuss hormonal vs non-hormonal treatment options.Dr. Stephanie Bayliss is a Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Victoria, BC, Canada. She is a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Certified Practitioner and h...
2023-02-0631 minThe Midlife Feast#52 - Story session: Making sense of menopause media with Ann Marie McQueen.In this story session, I talk to Ann Marie McQueen, a Canadian health and wellness journalist living and working in the Middle East and going through the peri/menopause transition.In June 2020, Ann Marie founded Hotflash Inc to provide balanced coverage and context about all things menopause via a weekly newsletter and social media, adding a sponsored weekly podcast the following year. Join us as we talk about her own experience of navigating perimenopause, the problem with mainstream media reporting of midlife and menopause, and how her unique ability to mix curiosity and observation has...
2023-01-3041 min
Bite-Sized Balance Podcast with Wendy McCallumDr. Jenn Salib-Huber: Making Peace with Your Body in MidlifeJenn Salib-Huber is a Registered Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor, and intuitive eating advocate. Jenn provides health and hormone education to women in midlife without a side of diet culture, so they can make peace with food, aging, and hot flashes and find the confidence they deserve in midlife. Jenn and Wendy discuss the concept of “undieting your life”, body neutrality v. body positivity, the second peak of body dissatisfaction that occurs in perimenopause, the real factors that contribute to our weight regulation (they’re not what you think!), and why weight loss will never protect us from a...
2023-01-241h 03The Midlife Feast#51 - How to get diet culture out of your house with Jenn Messina RDWhen you know better, you do better. And if you're like many of the women in midlife I talk to, your desire to move away from diet culture may be in part motivated by your desire to change things for the next generation...I know mine was.But getting diet culture out of the house means not only changing our behaviour, but also the language we use to describe food, bodies, and even health in general.In this episode, dietitian Jenn Messina RD helps us understand why so many of us were programmed into diet...
2023-01-1632 min
The Midlife Feast#50 - This is not your mother's menopause and other thoughts on midlife.As I get ready to mark my 1-year meno-versary, I reflect on some of the ways that our generation's experience of menopause is different than that of our mothers and grandmothers, including how we talk about it, how we treat it, and how we're helping women thrive in their second season.But, I also talk about what we still need to work on (in a big way) and what I think is the biggest "missing ingredient" in midlife.What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!📚 I wrote a b...
2023-01-1022 min
The Midlife Feast#49 - The Un-Dieters Guide to Holiday EatingNot sure how to manage holiday eating as an intuitive eater? Tune into this quick episode and learn how to stay mindful and intuitive this holiday season. I share some of my best advice for leading with satisfaction and attunement so that you can enjoy all the #foodjoy this season has to offer without feeling like you're lost at sea! Happy holidays!Stay tuned for news of the 2025 Non-Diet Resolution challenge coming in the second half of January!What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!📚 I wrote a b...
2022-12-2316 min
Run This World with Nicole DeBoom Podcast212 - Food Freedom in Midlife with Dr Jenn Salib Huber (Screw Diet Culture!)
Today you hear from Dr Jenn Salib Huber, one of the most infectious voices on food, menopause & nutrition today. I was listening to her podcast The Midlife Feast - the particular episode was titled something like Take Iron or Go Poop - Why do we have to choose? It actually had a better title, but that was the gist! I was immediately smitten by her humor, real-personality & willingness to share deeply on topics that can make a big difference during this menopause journey, but are not always popular to talk about (like how going KETO is a...
2022-12-011h 00
The Midlife Feast#48 - Straight talk about menopause with Amanda ThebeAmanda Thebe is a Fitness and Women’s Health Expert with nearly thirty years of experience in the fitness industry and is the author of the Amazon best-selling book, Menopocalypse. As a menopause coach and fitness expert, Amanda is well-known as an advocate for open discussion and dialogue about all things midlife. Our conversation dives into our own personal experiences of being caught unprepared for perimenopause, our frustrations with the lack of general understanding of midlife in the health and medical community, and our shared hopes about what the future of menopause support should look like.
2022-11-2846 min
The Midlife Feast#47: Why changing your body isn't the body image fix you're looking for with Kristina BruceWhen body changes show up in midlife, we often default to thinking that our bodies are the problem. But does losing weight, or changing our body, actually help us build a better body image? That's exactly what Kristina and I explore in this deep dive into body image and body confidence.As a Body Acceptance Coach, Kristina Bruce specializes in helping women break free from dieting and negative body image. Calling upon her training and as a certified Integrative Life Coach, as well as education in health studies, sociology, yoga, meditation, and self-inquiry methodologies, Kristina works with c...
2022-11-281h 09
The Midlife Feast#46 - What happens when we stop dieting and move through the stages of un-dieting?Un-dieting and intuitive eating can feel like exploring another planet, so in this episode, I'll walk you through the 3 stages of un-dieting, including the "messy middle" where so many people get stuck, and what it feels like when you "arrive" on the other side.Want to see what stage of un-dieting you're in? Take my un-dieting quiz here!Beyond The Scale will be enrolling for the January session in early December. Click here to learn more and get on the waiting list.What did you think of this episode? Click here and let...
2022-11-2518 min
The Midlife Feast#45 - Breast cancer and nutrition myth-busting with Tamar Rothenberg, RDNutrition is top of mind in any discussion related to cancer, but it can feel overwhelming trying to wade through the information and misinformation that's out there! My guest this week is Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RDN, a registered dietitian who specializes in recovery after breast and ovarian cancer in her private practice in Los Angeles. She has a Certificate of Training in Vegetarian Nutrition; and co-led the clinical study, Coping with Cancer in the Kitchen, published in Nutrients. She is the author of a new book, Cancer Diet for the Newly Diagnosed (Rockridge Press, March 2022). I...
2022-11-1431 min
The Midlife Feast#44 - What women in perimenopause need to know about iron deficiency with Maryann Jacobsen, RDIron deficiency is by far the most common nutrient deficiency among women, but the chances of being low in this VIP mineral increase in perimenopause. And as Maryann Jacobsen RD and I discuss, you don't have to be clinically anemic to feel the effects of low iron. We discuss why ferritin isn't the only measure we need to be paying attention to in our bloodwork, why the reference values for ferritin may be too low and the symptoms that women in midlife should be on the lookout for. Learn more about Maryann on her website, on Medium...
2022-11-0736 min
The Midlife Feast#43 - What happens when PCOS meets midlife? with Julie Duffy DillonMy guest today is Julie Duffy Dillon, a registered dietitian who helps people with PCOS navigate nutrition and health from a non-diet perspective. As Julie and I discuss, PCOS often gets ignored as menopause comes along and period problems fade, but that's not necessarily in the best interest of health.You can learn more about Julie, her podcast, and her work at www.julieduffydillon.com and grab her PCOS Power Roadmap at JulieDuffyDillon.com/voiceWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!Hey dietitians and nutrition professionals...
2022-10-2426 min
Women's Healthmenopause: unmuted: A Nourishing Menopause with Dr. Jenn Salib HuberIn the first of our new bonus episodes, host Dr. Mary Jane Minkin is joined by Registered Dietitian and Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Jenn Salib Huber to discuss diet and nutrition during the menopausal transition. Jenn shares her extensive knowledge of how diet interacts with body weight and shape, and bone and cardiovascular health. The conversation also explores the deeply complex relationship between food and women’s bodies, and how women can help heal this relationship during midlife. Jenn tells us, “We need to shift our frame of reference and move away from the idea that we should only have one b...
2022-10-2022 min
Cook Eat Nourish Podcast018 – The missing ingredient in midlife with Dr Jenn Salib HuberToday's episode is with Dr Jenn Salib Huber a Canadian Registered Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor and Intuitive Eating Coach and she's on a mission to help women thrive in midlife. She helps women navigate the physical and emotional changes that happen in perimenopause and menopause, including their search for food freedom and body confidence. Working from a health at every size approach, she teaches women to become intuitive eaters and build body confidence at any stage of midlife. In addition to her 1:1 and group programs, she's the host of 'The Midlife Feast' podcast and community that he...
2022-10-1535 min
The Midlife Feast#42 - When melatonin and sleep hygiene aren't enough to help you sleep through the night in perimenopause with Sarah WildeMost women notice changes in sleep as they transition through perimenopause, and many go to great lengths to be able to fall asleep, and stay asleep, more easily. In this episode, Sarah Wilde introduces us to CBTi, and how this novel approach to helping us get more sleep is worth exploring. Sarah helps women sleep better so that they wake up feeling rested and ready to take on their day. Sarah suffered from insomnia for years after her second child was born, until she discovered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (or CBTi), which transformed her...
2022-10-1431 min
The Midlife Feast#41 - What's missing from most conversations about menopause nutrition?In this solo episode I talk about what I think are 3 "missing ingredients" from most conversations about menopause nutrition, and introduce you to The Midlife Feast Community membership.Learn more about The Midlife Feast Community membership here - doors are open until October 31st. Come and gather, grow and nourish with us in midlife!https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/themidlifefeastcommunityWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now! Order your copy today and star...
2022-10-1415 min
The Midlife Feast#40 - Is it stress or is it perimenopause with Dr. Fionnuala BartonPerimenopause and the symptoms of stress can overlap quite significantly, especially when it comes to mood, sleep and energy. And as Dr. Barton and I talk about in this episode, that overlap puts some women at a disadvantage when seeking care.Dr Fionnuala is a GP, women’s health doctor, and member of the British Menopause Society. She is passionate about empowering women to optimise their physical and emotional wellness using a proactive, informative, and holistic approach to Perimenopause and menopause. Drawing on both clinical and personal experiences she provides consultations remotely via video or in person in...
2022-10-1034 min
The Midlife Feast#39 - What every woman needs to know about cholesterol, heart health and menopause with Dr. Alex Verge, NDDid you know that globally, cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in women? Research suggests that 1 out of 2 women don't, and this conversation with Dr. Alex Verge ND about cholesterol, heart health, and menopause is full of things women need to know as they go through the menopause transition. We discuss myths about cholesterol, the role of diet vs genetics, and why dietary dogma often gets in the way of making changes that stick. Dr. Alexandra Verge is a naturopathic doctor who loves talking about heart health. In her 20 years of clinical work, her focus...
2022-10-0337 minThe Midlife Feast#38 What's on the menu for season 3? And my big surprise!Welcome to season 3 of The Midlife Feast! In this episode, I share some of the highlights from my first year of podcasting, what you've told me you want more of, and what topics are on the menu this season! I also spill the beans about one of the big surprises I've been working on.https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/coming-soonWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now! Order your copy today and start thriving in...
2022-10-0112 min
The Hotflash inc podcast43. Jenn Salib Huber loves being in menopauseSend us a textDr Jenn Salib Huber is a Canadian registered dietitian, naturopathic doctor and intuitive eating coach and she's on a mission to help women thrive in midlife.Dr Jenn Salib Huber is a Canadian registered dietitian, naturopathic doctor and intuitive eating coach and she's on a mission to help women thrive in midlife.She uses Instagram to break down some of the most common things you hear about food, the pervading and stubborn impact of diet culture, and help women navigate the physical and emotional changes that happen in perimenopause...
2022-09-2445 min
MENOMORPHOSIS#13 Undieting and Intutive Eating with Dr Jenn Salib HuberAs so many of us enter perimenopause, our body shape starts to change and rather than embrace these changes we often punish ourselves with restrictive diets and/or feelings of low self worth.In this week's episode I chat to registered Dietitian and Naturopathic Doctor Dr Jenn Salib Huber. Jenn helps women find food freedom and escape the diet culture by teaching them how to eat in a way which is intuitive and enjoyable. Jen herself began dieting at a young age and went on to become a “professional dieter”. She longed to see the “thin ide...
2022-07-2852 min
The Midlife Feast#37 Just say no to Keto, especially in midlife.This is it, the episode so many of you have requested! In this solo episode, I break down the science of keto, why it does more harm than good, and I end by sharing my own personal story with keto and why I'm so passionate about keeping keto out of the midlife and menopause conversations.P.S. There's also a disclaimer so be sure to listen to the beginning for the "ground rules". ;) What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!Hey dietitians and nutrition professionals! I've got s...
2022-07-1831 minThe Midlife Feast#36 Story Session - When midlife rocks the foundation of your relationship with food and your bodyWelcome to this week's story session episode with Lisa, who discovered food freedom and body confidence in midlife after a lifetime of dieting. Lisa shares her experience with meno-rage, how she discovered intuitive eating after a last-ditch effort to lose weight didn't "work", and what she wants younger women to know about life as an un-dieter.For information about me and how I help support women in all stages of midlife with non-diet health and hormone support please visit https://linktr.ee/Jshuber What did you think of t...
2022-07-1138 minThe Midlife Feast#35 Fertility after 40 with Dr. Jordan Robertson NDToday's episode of The Midlife Feast may not be of interest to everyone, but it's an important conversation to have as many women often find themselves trying to conceive after 40. And the hormonal changes that are happening in perimenopause can make getting pregnant, and staying pregnant, more challenging.Dr. Jordan Robertson ND is my guest today, and we talk about why fertility declines as we age, what hormones are involved in assessing fertility, why integrative approaches may be better than alternative ones, and why you shouldn't lose hope if you find yourself struggling to conceive.D...
2022-07-0438 min
Reframing our Stories: The PodcastEpisode 39: Anti Diet in Middle Age and Menopause: Jenn Salib HuberLearning how to love our bodies and have a good relationship with food for some is really hard work. We have grown up with a diet culture that tells us how we are supposed to be. Our bodies are our vehicles that we experience this world with and to constantly be scrutinizing them is exhausting. Dr. Jenn Salib Huber is a Canadian Registered Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor and Intuitive Eating Coach and she's on a mission to help women thrive in midlife.
She helps women navigate the physical and emotional changes that happen in perimenopause and menopause, including th...
2022-06-2945 min
The Midlife Feast#34 Story Session - What happens when menopause comes early and ahead of scheduleThis week's episode is a story session about Lindsay's experience of going into menopause at 42, and what she'd like others to know about her experience.While perimenopause is often missed, or misdiagnosed for several years, it's even more likely to be missed for women who go into menopause early before the age of 45.And for women who stop having periods earlier than expected, it's important to have a hormone-savvy practitioner on their team to help them manage the long-term risks of being without estrogen for longer than expected.Looking for support in perimenopause...
2022-06-2727 minThe Midlife Feast#33 How to ask your doctor for healthcare instead of weight-care with Dr. Maggie Landes MDEven if you're not on an anti-diet journey, you're going to want to listen to this episode with Dr. Maggie Landes MD. We talk about her cancer diagnosis and how her journey convinced her to break up with the BMI, why most clinical encounters don't require your weight (and how to talk to your doctor about it), and why telling someone to "lose weight" is not only bad medicine but unethical. Maggie Landes is a board-certified physician, public health nutritionist, and anti-diet wellness expert. Her dual-mission is focused on not just helping women in midlife escape the g...
2022-06-2043 min
Adventuring with OsteoarthritisPerimenopause, weight loss, joint pain & intuitive eating with Dr. Jenn Salib Huber, RD, NDFind out more about Dr. Jenn Salib Huber here on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopause.nutritionist/?hl=enDr. Jenn Salib Huber is a registered dietitian and naturopathic doctor residing in the Netherlands currently but is a Canada native. She helps women find the confidence they deserve in perimenopause and menopause.In this episode we dive into: How joint pain fits into menopause and other symptoms to be aware of The biggest myths around weight loss an...
2022-06-0733 minThe Midlife Feast#32 Day 5: Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries - What menopause nutrition looks like as an un-dieterIn today's final episode, I'm ending the Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries by talking about what happens when un-dieting meets menopause nutrition, and how gentle nutrition can help you make peace with food and meet your health and nutrition goals by discussing my '4 Pillars of Intuitive Nutrition. Need help making peace with food in midlife after a lifetime of dieting?Beyond the Scale Group ProgramFree Menopause Nutrition for Un-Dieters GuideConnect with me on Instagram - @menopause.nutritionistWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!
2022-05-2108 minThe Midlife Feast#31 Day 4: Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries - Why you can't rush gentle nutritionWelcome to Day 4 of the 'Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries. Have you ever tried to write an essay about a book after having skipped the middle and gone right to the end? If so, then you know that the ending doesn't always make sense if you don't know the whole story. Gentle nutrition is the intuitive eating principle that everyone wants to dive into, but in today's episode I explain why the work of un-dieting needs to come first, otherwise you risk turning intuitive eating into another diet.Need help making peace with food in midlife after a...
2022-05-2005 minThe Midlife Feast#30 Day 3: Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries - Why we need to say 'yes' instead of 'no' with foodWelcome to Day 3 of my Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries. You've probably heard mindset described in relation to goal setting before, but today's episode isn't about staying focused on your goal, or how to adopt a "winning" mindset.It's about permission vs. restriction and what happens to our brain when we say YES instead of NO. Understanding why control creates craving may be the "aha" moment you've been looking for to get out of the diet mentality and make peace with food.Need help making peace with food in midlife after a lifetime of dieting?...
2022-05-1905 minThe Midlife Feast#29 Day 2: Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries - 3 beliefs you need to un-diet in midlifeWelcome to Day 2 of the Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries. and today we're digging into 3 common beliefs you need to un-diet to have a more peaceful relationship with food.I break down why you can let go of the fear that food is "addictive", why weight isn't a proxy for health, and that willpower isn't the reason why diets haven't worked for you.Need help making peace with food in midlife after a lifetime of dieting? Beyond the Scale Group ProgramFree Menopause Nutrition for Un-Dieters GuideConnect with me on Instagram - @m...
2022-05-1706 minThe Midlife Feast#28 Day 1: Midlife Un-Dieting Miniseries - Why weight loss may not be the goal you're afterWelcome to my 5-day miniseries on Un-Dieting in Midlife. Today is day 1, and in this short episode I'm talking about why making your nutrition goals primarily about weight loss may be keeping you from what you're really looking for.I talk about why the desire for weight loss keeps us stuck in the diet cycle, and the beliefs that we need to change about diet, weight, and health to get out of the diet mentality (without feeling like we're free-falling!), and into a more sustainable relationship with food. If you can't imagine a world where your decisions...
2022-05-1706 min
The Midlife Feast#27 Story Session - When perimenopause makes a crash landing with Amanda Bullat, RDNPerimenopause often shows up at a time in our lives when there's a lot going on. Work and family obligations may be expected life demands, but navigating the loss of a parent and a spouse's major health concerns may not be. Today's story session with Amanda Bullat RDN, a fellow non-diet dietitian who works with women in midlife, shares her experience of navigating the hormonal ups and downs that crash-landed into her life while she was in her late 30s.Amanda specializes in supporting middle-aged women of all sizes who are struggling withdisordered eating, chronic...
2022-05-0926 min
The Midlife Feast#26 Understanding cultural meno-rage with Mona EltahawyMeno-rage: IYKYK. But why does it happen? Who do so many women from all walks of life relate to this volcano of anger? Is it just hormonal? Or is is cultural?Mona Eltahawy is my guest this week, and we break down the cultural understanding of meno-rage, and what women can do about it.Mona Eltahawy is a feminist author, commentator and disruptor of patriarchy. She is founder and editor-in-chief of the newsletter FEMINIST GIANT. Her first book Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution (2105) targeted patriarchy in the M...
2022-05-0232 min
Health Can’t WeightPro Advice for Undieting in Midlife with Jenn Salib Huber RD NDThere may be a lot of different ways that women define “midlife” – but it is a nearly universal truth that one of the many definitions involves our bodies changing significantly in appearance and function around the time of menopause.
This guest episode features Jenn Salib Huber RD ND who brings a unique professional background as a non-diet dietitian and a naturopathic doctor to the conversation about how we can continue to reject diet culture in the perimenopausal period of our lives.
Walking away from diet culture after decades of restriction and self-criticism is complicated, but our co...
2022-04-2758 min
The Midlife Feast#25 Redefining strength in midlife and menopause with Dr. Maria LuqueWe've all heard the advice about strength training in midlife and menopause, but not everyone knows why it's so important, or how to create a relationship with strength training that fits into your life. And like most things related to exercise, the conversation around strength training often gets caught up in talk about metabolism and weight, leaving many women feeling like they're doing something wrong if it's "not working". So I love the conversation that I have with Dr. Maria Luque because we talk about what strength training actually is, why it's important to maintain...
2022-04-2528 min
The Midlife Feast#24 Story Session - Why midlife is the perfect time to "start anywhere" with Crystal GarrettThis week's podcast is a bit different than most of the "story sessions" I've done before. Like me, Crystal was bitten by the midlife creativity bug and she wants to inspire you to "start anywhere" too!Crystal Garrett is a broadcaster turned podcaster and host of the Start Anywhere Podcast. She is also a communications consultant, running and motivation coach and Pilates instructor. Crystal says she has two passions: telling stories and running. She has more than two decades of experience as a renowned broadcast journalist, TV and radio host, anchor, reporter, and producer. Crystal is al...
2022-04-1828 min
Hungry: Trust Your Body. Free Your Mind.#88: Gentle Nutrition for Women in Midlife with Jenn Salib HuberDr. Jenn Salib Huber is on a mission to properly educate women in midlife about what’s happening in their bodies during perimenopause so they can navigate a new relationship with food. On the podcast, we talked about Jenn’s four pillars of how she educates and empowers clients, which include the science of what’s happening in their bodies, self-compassion, attunement and gentle nutrition. Jenn also shares the importance of maintaining muscle during midlife and offers some ideas on how to do this. She also offers some gentle nutrition suggestions which include how to add in...
2022-04-1552 min
The Midlife Feast#23 Cooking with Phytoestrogens in Menopause with Fiona StauntonBeans and lentils are a midlife gal's best friend, and not just because they're a source of phytoestrogens! They're versatile, tasty, and a great source of fiber and protein. But if adding them into your regular diet has been a challenge, Fiona will inspire you to give them a try! We had a great conversation about why Fiona's personal experience of going into medical menopause prompted her to cook with beans and lentils more often, how phytoestrogens may help some women manage the symptoms of menopause, why soy doesn't have to be feared and she shares her best tips f...
2022-04-1132 min
Hit Play Not PauseKeto, Fasting, Food Phobia & the Un-Dieting of Menopause with Jenn Salib Huber, RD, ND (Episode 76)If you’re a woman, someone somewhere has a diet to sell you. If you’re a menopausal woman, that diet is likely to paint carbs as the root of all your woes–and the elimination or restriction of them as your midlife salvation. This week we sat down with dietitian and “undiet” advocate Jenn Salib Huber, RD, ND, to dive into the ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting, food phobia, and how diets can have unintended negative health consequences and fuel our food obsession rather than set us free.Jenn is a Canadian registered dietitian, naturopathic doctor, and Intuitive...
2022-04-061h 06
The Midlife Feast#22 Why sleep is so elusive in midlife with Dr. Leigha Saunders NDIf you're one of the estimated 40-60% of women who experience sleep changes in perimenopause or menopause, you're going to want to tune in to this episode! We discuss why sleep changes so much as our hormones change, why falling asleep and staying asleep aren't always the same thing, and the solutions we should be exploring to prioritize getting a full night's rest. We also cover the topic of meal timing, and what you should be eating to get more zzzs.Dr. Leigha Saunders is a naturopathic doctor obsessed with all things sleep. In her waking hours, y...
2022-04-0438 min
The Midlife Feast#21 Story Session - How to feel less alone when perimenopause starts earlier than expectedThis story session shares Cherie's story of going into perimenopause in her mid-30s, earlier than anyone was expecting. Cherie shares how she felt when her medical provider dismissed her concerns, and how she's had to expand her support circle to get the help she needed to cope with meno-rage and body changes, two common early symptoms of perimenopause.Women who enter perimenopause before 40 often feel dismissed when they bring up the possibility of hormone changes related to perimenopause, and are more likely to go years before getting treatment.Looking for help as you...
2022-03-2822 min
The Power in Motion PodcastEP 69 - Feeling Great IN Your Body During Midlife with Dr. Jenn Salib-HuberWelcome to part 3 of this four part series debunking the myths about weight and health. On today’s show, we are joined by Dr. Jenn Salib-Huber, Registered Dietician and Naturopathic Doctor, and we’re talking all things mid-life and perimenopause. The midlife years bring with them so many changes - emotionally, mentally and physically. And many women will experience a new level of body image dissatisfaction as well during this time as their body responds to the hormonal changes within. &...
2022-03-2849 min
The Midlife Feast#20 Redefining personal style in midlife with Dacy GillespieIs your closet filled with clothes that no longer fit your body today? Do you wear styles that society has deemed "flattering" to your body, or do you allow your personal aesthetic to define your wardrobe?Dacy Gillespie is a personal stylist and creator of Mindful Closet. She empowers women to be their authentic selves through their clothes and is bringing conversations about intuitive eating, HAES (Health At Every Size), and inclusivity to her work in very meaningful ways. Follow her on Instagram and sign up for her newsletter to learn from her.Want...
2022-03-2133 min
The Midlife Feast#19 What's really feeding you in midlife? with guest Sara SmeatonThis episode is for anyone who has ever felt trapped by the "shoulds" and is starting to ask themselves "what do I actually want and need" at this stage of life? Sara and I talk the pleasure deficit of midlife, why we feel drawn to a more connected and attuned life as we go through perimenopause and menopause, and why our ability to sacrifice ourselves for others becomes so uncomfortable. Sara Smeaton is a professional certified coach and facilitator whose group program, Ignite Midlife, helps midlife women create their next chapter with possibility, intention, and power. You...
2022-03-1429 minThe Midlife Feast#18 What to expect when you're not expecting perimenopause & menopause - The family editionI'm kicking off season 2 of 'The Midlife Feast' with an episode for the family and friends of anyone who is in perimenopause and menopause. It's a mix of a bird's eye view of the hormonal changes at play, but also a compilation of feedback from over 100 women who are in perimenopause and menopause who shared how they're feeling as they go through this transition, and what they need from the people who love them. Need help navigating midlife, or trying to make peace with food while still working to improve your health? Find out more about how...
2022-03-0732 minThe Midlife FeastSeason 2 trailer!Season 2 launches on March 7th! And I've got lots of amazing guests and topics to bring to you this season including how to talk to your partner and family about perimenopause and menopause, sleep solutions, the importance of movement in midlife, fertility after 40, and many more. Subscribe and mark your calendars!For more information about how to work with me, or to learn about my group program, Beyond The Scale, click here: https://linktr.ee/JshuberWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!📚 I wrote a book! Ea...
2022-03-0103 min
The Midlife Feast#17 Week 5 - Finding Joy in Movement with Gill WhelanIs exercise something you mainly do to burn calories? Or do you enjoy moving your body because it feels good? If your exercise routine exists only as part of a calorie in/out equation, you'll want to listen to how Gill Whelan, fitness and wellness coach, is working hard to shift the mindset around movement and ditch the diet culture narratives that we hold. To learn more about Gill and her online wellness community visit www.whelanwellness.caNeed help making peace with food in midlife, learn about how I work with women in this...
2022-01-2921 min
The Midlife Feast#16 Week 4 - Practical Self-Compassion in Midlife with Henny FlynnDo you find it hard to be kind to yourself when you notice the changes that come with midlife? Or feel trapped in a body that seems to have a mind of its own? Listen and learn from Henny Flynn as we discuss the stories we tell ourselves, and how to apply practical self-compassion to our midlife experience.To learn more about Henny, including her podcast and books, visit her website. Need help making peace with food in midlife, learn about how I work with women in this season of life here: https://linktr.ee...
2022-01-2233 min
The Midlife Feast#15 Week 3 - Clothing & body confidence with Dacy GillespieHow do you get dressed in the morning? What determines what you buy? Function or flattery? Dacy Gillespie joins me for week 3 of the 'Non-Diet Resolution Challenge and talks to us about challenging the beliefs we hold about clothing, how we feel when something doesn't fit anymore, and how to let go of clothes that aren't working for us anymore.Learn more about Dacy and the work she does to help you feel confident in your clothes. Need help with nutrition in midlife? Or want to make peace with food without feeling like you're giving...
2022-01-1534 min
The Midlife Feast#14 Week 2 - Challenge your beliefs about alcohol with Wendy McCallumWelcome to Week 2 of the Non-Diet Resolution Challenge. This week's guest is Wendy McCallum, burnout and alcohol coach and she's here to challenge your change around alcohol. Even if you're already doing "dry January", have a listen and learn how to make changes to your relationship with alcohol, without having to "white knuckle" it with willpower.For more info about Wendy visit www.wendymccallum.com/myths.What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!Hey dietitians and nutrition professionals! I've got something exciting coming in 2026. Get on...
2022-01-0827 min
Bite-Sized Balance Podcast with Wendy McCallumNon-Diet Resolutions with Dr. Jenn Salib-Huber, N.D.Dr. Salib-Huber and Wendy discuss why most resolutions fail and how women can make change in a way that supports both their mental and physical health without starting another diet. They also discuss the destructive willpower-based diet cycle and how to get out of it for good. Dr. Jenn explains how we can empower ourselves when it comes to making lasting, resonant change around our relationship with food, including letting go of all or nothing thinking. Wendy talks about her decision to ditch the scale four years ago and all the freedom that has come with that. ...
2022-01-0440 min
The Midlife Feast#13 Week 1 of the Non-Diet Resolution Challenge - How to "Add-In" Gentle NutritionHappy New Year! Welcome to the 2022 Non-Diet Resolution challenge! I kick off the challenge by talking about the concept of gentle nutrition, and how it can guide us to eating intuitively with intention. Listen in, and then check out the workbook!What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out now! Order your copy today and start thriving in midlife. Looking for more about midlife, menopause nutrition, and intuitive eating? Click here to g...
2022-01-0113 min
Maryann JacobsenThe Role Intuitive Eating Plays at Midlife with Jenn Salib Huber [Podcast]Intuitive eating is needed more than ever during midlife. That’s because it helps redefine a woman’s relationship with food in ways that create sustainable change.
Whether it’s listening to your body, avoiding all or nothing thinking about food, or denouncing diet culture, as my guest says: “it’s really something that needs to come together for most women.”
I found Jenn Salib Huber, RD, ND, on Instagram as I started navigating midlife health and nutrition. She’s a dietitian, naturopathic doctor, and intuitive eating coach. After her own experience with early perimenopause, she learned ab...
2021-12-2000 min
The Healthy Family PodcastThe Role Intuitive Eating Plays at Midlife with Jenn Salib HuberIntuitive eating is needed more than ever during midlife. That’s because it helps redefine a woman’s relationship with food in ways that create sustainable change. Whether it’s listening to your body, avoiding all or nothing thinking about food, or denouncing diet culture, as my guest says: “it’s really something that needs to come together for most women.” I found Jenn Salib Huber on Instagram as I started navigating midlife health and nutrition. She’s a dietitian, naturopathic doctor, and intuitive eating coach. After her own experience with early perimenopause, she learned about intuitiv...
2021-12-2038 min
The Midlife Feast#12- Don’t be fooled - Challenge your change with a non-diet resolutionTired of making new year's resolutions that fail? Learn why they fail, and how to avoid falling into the diet trap in January. Challenge your change with this year's non-diet resolution by learning how to stay out of all-or-nothing thinking, and embrace the process of change instead of only the outcome.Learn more and sign up for this year's FREE non-diet resolution challenge at: https://linktr.ee/Jshuber. What did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out...
2021-12-2015 min
Mom's Time OutDr. Jenn Salib Huber - Health & HormonesIn this episode of Mom's Time Out we had an amazing interview with Dr. Jenn Salib Huber!
We touched on perimenopause, menopause, ways to detect it, and ways to help it though herbal solutions.
Dr. Jenn Salib Huber is on a mission to help women thrive in midlife. As a Registered Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor and Intuitive Eating Coach, she helps women navigate the physical and emotional changes that happen in perimenopause and menopause, including their search for food freedom and body confidence. Working from a health at every size approach, she teaches women to become int...
2021-12-1519 min
The Midlife Feast#11 - Food, Mood & Menopause and the meno-rage connectionGot meno-rage? Those moments of white-hot anger that erupt before we even understand what's happened? Join me for this quick solo episode and learn why changes in estrogen and progesterone affect our emotional filter, and how food (especially our relationship with food) can affect our capacity for stress in midlife.Learn more about how I help women make peace with food in midlife here: https://linktr.ee/JshuberWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!📚 I wrote a book! Eat To Thrive During Menopause is out...
2021-12-1312 min
The Midlife Feast#10 - Why hormone testing isn't the crystal ball we want it to be with Dr. Jordan Robertson NDDr. Jordan is a Naturopathic Doctor, author, and podcasterwho is taking women's health research and making itmore accessible for the everyday woman. Her mission is tocreate confident women's health consumers and helpwomen learn to take care of themselves and their familieswith the best research in integrative and conventionalmedicine. Learn more about Dr. Jordan at www.drjordannd.comFor information about me and how I help support women in all stages of midlife with non-diet health and hormone support please visit https://linktr.e...
2021-12-0634 min