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In this episode of Living Life Naturally, Lynne talks with Debbie Harris, an author, integrative nutrition health coach, certified hypnotist, and certified menopause coaching specialist.
Debbie shares her experience with lifelong weight struggles and explains why the diets and strategies women relied on earlier in life may stop producing the same results during menopause. She introduces her “freedom eater” philosophy, an approach designed to help women discover what works for their individual bodies without following rigid rules or labeling favorite foods as permanently forbidden.
Lynne and Debbie also have an honest conversation about the parts of menopause women aren’t always encouraged to discuss, including anxiety, depression, rage, physical intimacy, pelvic-floor concerns, medication side effects, and feeling dismissed by healthcare professionals.
They discuss the importance of asking questions, seeking another opinion when necessary, and assembling a healthcare team that considers the whole woman—not simply one isolated symptom.
Most importantly, this episode offers a hopeful reminder: menopause isn’t the end of your life. It can become the beginning of a freer, more creative, joyful, and deeply fulfilling season
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
You’ll learn:
✨Why eating strategies that worked earlier in life may stop working during menopause
✨How Debbie’s 30 to Life Solution helps women recognize their individual food responses
✨What it means to become a “freedom eater”
✨Why one doughnut—or any other indulgence—doesn’t need to derail your entire day
✨A discreet cooling technique that may help when you feel a hot flash beginning
✨Why pelvic-floor support can be valuable for bladder and intimacy concerns
✨How menopause may affect anxiety, mood, and emotional well-being
✨Why it’s important to ask about potential medication side effects
✨What you can do when a healthcare professional dismisses your concerns
✨Why menopause care shouldn’t be approached as one-size-fits-all
✨How partners can better understand and support women during menopause
✨Why midlife can become a new beginning rather than an ending
About Debbie Harris:
Debbie Harris is an author, integrative nutrition health coach, certified hypnotist, and certified menopause coaching specialist. Her award-winning book, Dieting Sucks for Women Over 40, addresses the emotional and physical challenges women can experience with food, weight, and menopause.
Through her 30 to Life Solution, Debbie helps women identify what works for their unique bodies, release rigid dieting rules, and become what she calls “freedom eaters.” She is also the speaker behind the TEDx talk Three Steps to Conquering Menopause.
Debbie’s Book:
Dieting Sucks for Women Over 40: 30 to Life—The Ultimate Weight Loss and Hormone Balancing Solution
Debbie’s book explores weight, menopause, trigger foods, emotional eating, self-hypnosis, and the thought patterns that can keep women trapped in a cycle of restrictive dieting.
It also introduces Debbie’s 30 to Life Solution and offers a compassionate, practical approach to releasing weight, supporting hormonal well-being, sleeping better, and enjoying food without rigid rules or all-or-nothing thinking.
Learn more and purchase the book: https://a.co/d/95XCXao
Learn more about Debbie’s 30 to Life approach: https://30tolife.org/
Connect With Debbie Harris:
Website: https://30tolife.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fordebbielee
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fordebbielee/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbielee211/
X: https://x.com/DebbieLHarris
Gentle Disclaimer:
The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and isn’t intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or replace individualized medical advice. Surgical menopause, hormone therapy, and nonhormonal treatments require personalized medical guidance. Always consult an appropriately qualified healthcare provider regarding your symptoms, medical history, medications, and treatment options.
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You can also share this episode with a friend who needs the reminder that she’s not losing her mind — her body may simply be asking for a different kind of support in this season. 💜
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