LLN Episode #317: Eating for Hormonal Balance: Key Foods for Midlife Wellness

Series: Tea & Truth: Honest Talk for Women in Midlife Host: Lynne Wadsworth, Holistic Health Coach If you've been feeling inflamed, tired, foggy, or just not like yourself lately, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. In today's Tea & Truth, we're breaking down exactly what to eat in midlife to balance hormones naturally, reduce inflammation, boost energy, stabilize mood, and finally feel at home in your body again. This is your personal guide to midlife nutrition that works with your changing hormones, not against them — no dieting, no deprivation, no guilt. Just nourishment, support, and the simple shifts that make everything feel lighter and easier. Whether you're in perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause, you'll learn how specific foods influence estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, insulin, thyroid health, mood, sleep, cravings, and metabolism — and how you can feel more vibrant, steady, and energized in this beautiful season of life. Grab your tea and let's dive in. 🌸 What You'll Learn in This Episode ✓ Why your body reacts differently to food in midlife ✓ The four pillars of hormonal-balance nutrition ✓ How blood sugar affects weight, mood, sleep & cravings ✓ The best foods for balancing hormones naturally ✓ Anti-inflammatory eating for midlife women ✓ How gut health impacts mood, energy, and estrogen ✓ Key foods for reducing anxiety & hot flashes ✓ Midlife metabolism shifts — and how to support them ✓ Sample morning + evening food routines for hormonal support ✓ Simple, doable strategies to feel better fast ✓ Reflection exercise to reconnect with your body ✓ A gentle, empowering approach to midlife nourishment 🥑 Key Foods Mentioned • Avocado • Leafy greens • Berries • Salmon & fatty fish • Chia & flax seeds • Sweet potatoes • Cruciferous veggies • Nuts & seeds • Beans & lentils • Herbal teas • Olive oil & healthy fats ✨ Join the Community If you want a safe place to talk about midlife nutrition, hormones, sleep, cravings, and emotional wellness, come join my Energized Healthy Women's Club on Facebook — a warm community of women navigating midlife with support, humor, and compassion. Connect with Lynne: Website: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc The Energized Healthy Women's Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth Free Resource from Lynne Wadsworth: Flourish in Midlife: 5 Essential Steps to Feeling Like Yourself Again Hot flashes, mood swings, stubborn weight, zero energy… if midlife has you wondering "What happened to me?" —you're not alone, and you're not stuck this way. Ladies, it's time to move from just coping to truly flourishing. In this FREE guide, you'll discover 5 essential, practical steps to help you: Stay fit and energized through perimenopause and menopause Calm the chaos of hormones so you feel more balanced and in control Start feeling more "like yourself" again—clearer, lighter, and more confident Wake up with more energy and meet your day with real enthusiasm These are the same simple, sustainable strategies I use with my clients—pulled together in one powerful resource designed just for midlife women like you. ✨ Ready to feel healthier, more in control, and excited about this next chapter? Grab your free copy of Flourish in Midlife here: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/flourish-in-midlife/ Did You Enjoy The Podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please let us know! 5-star reviews for the Living Life Naturally podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeart are greatly appreciated. This helps us reach more women struggling to live through midlife and beyond. Thank you. Together, we make a difference!