What if I told you that you don’t need a diet to lose weight in menopause? What if your body is already guiding you, but you’ve stopped listening? Today, we’re talking about one simple concept that could change the way you eat forever—learning to eat between the twos.

In this episode, I introduce the Physical Hunger Scale and explain why menopause is the perfect time to reconnect with your body. You’ll learn how to recognize real hunger, why your metabolism slowing down isn’t a bad thing, and how to use a beginner’s mind to shift the way you think about food. If you’ve spent years following diets and ignoring your hunger signals, this episode will help you take the first step toward lasting change.

To make it even easier, I’ve put together a free guide, Jumpstart Your Weight Loss in Menopause, which walks you through everything I discuss today. Grab your copy at drdebbutler.com/change and start reconnecting with your body today. Enjoy the show!

Now, go listen to the podcast. Click here to listen to the 1st episode. It’s the best place to start!

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What You’ll Learn From This Episode

• The difference between real hunger and emotional hunger
• How the Physical Hunger Scale helps you stop overeating
• Why menopause naturally decreases your appetite (even if it doesn’t feel that way)
• The role of a beginner’s mind in changing eating habits
• The first step to reconnecting with your body’s natural hunger signals

Do you feel like menopause has made you hungrier than ever? Like no matter what you do, you just can’t stop eating? You’re not crazy, and your body isn’t broken. But I have news for you—it’s not physical hunger that’s driving you to eat.

Last week, I talked about my Physical Hunger Scale—the first tool in my Jumpstart Your Weight Loss in Menopause guide. Today, we’re diving into the second tool: Emotional Hunger. It’s sneaky. It feels real. But it’s NOT the same as true, physical hunger. And if you don’t learn to tell the difference, you’ll keep eating, keep gaining weight, and keep feeling frustrated. I’ll break it all down for you in this episode.

Want to start making real changes? Download my free Jumpstart Your Weight Loss in Menopause guide at drdebbutler.com/change. Let’s get to work and enjoy the show!

Now, go listen to the podcast. Click here to listen to the 1st episode. It’s the best place to start!

If you’ve been loving my podcast, please subscribe and review the show. The only way it will pop up to others is when people review it, so if you’re loving it – pass on the good word! 

What You’ll Learn From This Episode

• Why you think your appetite is increasing (but it’s actually not)
• The difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger
• How menopause makes emotional eating feel worse than ever
• Why eating when you’re not hungry (even salad!) is still emotional eating
• The simple question that will change how you eat forever

You may think your appetite has increased, but what if I told you the opposite is true? Your body’s natural appetite has actually been decreasing over the years. The real problem isn’t your stomach—it’s your brain.

In this episode, I break down why your appetite has changed, how emotional hunger can trick you into eating more, and the simple strategy that will help you reconnect with your true hunger. You’ll learn how to “eat between the twos” using my hunger scale, why understanding the difference between emotional and physical hunger is the key to long-term success, and the exact steps to start making peace with food today. Plus, I’ll share how you can access my free Jumpstart Your Weight Loss in Menopause guide to help you implement these changes immediately.

If you’re ready to take control of your eating habits and feel at peace with food, download the free Jumpstart Your Weight Loss In Menopause Guide and start listening from my very first episode. Enjoy the show!

Now, go listen to the podcast. Click here to listen to the 1st episode. It’s the best place to start!

If you’ve been loving my podcast, please subscribe and review the show. The only way it will pop up to others is when people review it, so if you’re loving it – pass on the good word! 

What You’ll Learn From This Episode

• Why your appetite is actually decreasing, not increasing
• The difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger
• How to use the hunger scale to eat “between the twos”
• Why diets fail and what you should focus on instead
• A simple step you can take today to jumpstart your weight loss

What does it really take to make weight loss stick? Today, I share Jill’s inspiring transformation. Through coaching, Jill not only lost over 30 pounds but also rewired her relationship with food, emotions, and herself. If you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of emotional eating or overwhelmed by life, Jill’s story will resonate.

Jill, a psychologist and successful business owner, had struggled with her weight and emotional eating for years. Despite her knowledge and therapy experience, she found herself in a dark place after personal losses and the stress of the pandemic. Coaching helped her identify the root of her eating habits, rebuild her confidence, and create sustainable changes. Together, we unpacked emotional patterns, reframed her thoughts, and worked through challenges that therapy hadn’t addressed. Her journey goes far beyond food—it’s about self-compassion, mindfulness, and freedom.

If Jill’s story sounds familiar, you don’t have to navigate this alone. Book a mini-session with me at drdebbutler.com/workwithme and let’s start your transformation.  Enjoy the show!

Click here to download the Podcast Roadmap

Now, go listen to the podcast. Click here to listen to the 1st episode. It’s the best place to start!

Not sure where to start on your journey? You can click here and set up a free mini-session with me! Together, we can figure out what you need to start, and if I can help you through your weight-loss problems!

If you’ve been loving my podcast, please subscribe and review the show. The only way it will pop up to others is when people review it, so if you’re loving it – pass on the good word! 

What You’ll Learn From This Episode

• How emotional eating shows up even when you don’t realize it.
• The differences between coaching and therapy in weight loss journeys.
• Why food journals can be a tool for emotional awareness, not just tracking.
• How to create lasting mindset shifts around food and self-image.
• The unexpected benefits of coaching, from improved relationships to mindfulness.

Have you ever wondered why your success in your career doesn’t seem to extend to your relationship with your body and weight?

In this episode, I read to you a couple of letters from my listeners. I find that many of my clients and listeners alike are professional and successful in all other areas of their lives but their body and their weight. Today I read those letters to you and discuss what to do when you go beyond a -2 in hunger.

Many women have trained themselves to ignore their bodies, and when they start to pay attention it’s already too late. I talk about how to have compassion for yourself, but also how to stand up for yourself and give your body what it needs when it needs it.

The more you do this, the easier it will become, as I always say it takes practice, practice, practice.

Two different letters with different circumstances but the same symptoms. Find out how you can be the professional successful woman in your career and be the successful woman in tuning into that innate body connection that’s always been there. It is possible to do both. You can have it all. Enjoy the show!

Click here to download the Podcast Roadmap

Now, go listen to the podcast. Click here to listen to the 1st episode. It’s the best place to start!

Not sure where to start on your journey? You can click here and set up a free mini-session with me! Together, we can figure out what you need to start, and if I can help you through your weight-loss problems!

If you’ve been loving my podcast, please subscribe and review the show. The only way it will pop up to others is when people review it, so if you’re loving it – pass on the good word! 

What You’ll Learn From This Episode

• Why professional women often struggle with weight management.
• How to use mindfulness to address hunger cues effectively.
• The importance of self-compassion and preparation.
• Practical strategies for managing hunger during busy days.
• How to apply the hunger scale to create a deeper mind-body connection.