Why Menopause Weight Feels Different (And What to Do About It)

Do you ever wonder why weight gain feels so confusing and harder during menopause? Or why, even when you try to eat “right,” the scale won’t budge?

In this episode, I reflect on the feedback I received about the mind-body connection and why it goes deeper than just “eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full.” I walk you through the basics—how our bodies are wired from birth to guide us with hunger and fullness cues—and what happens when that connection gets lost. I share how menopause brings changes not just to your body but to your identity. I also talk about my own journey through weight struggles and how menopause made it harder, not easier. We explore how emotional eating often shows up when you’re in a season of change, and how that keeps you from seeing what you truly want. I introduce my upcoming free masterclass—the Menopause Mindful Eating Makeover (www.drdebbutler.com/makeover) — and explain why this is a new approach to an old problem.

If you’ve been trying to “fix” your weight without really understanding why you’re eating, this episode is for you.Enjoy the show!

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What You’ll Learn From This Episode

• Why the mind-body connection is more than hunger and fullness
• How menopause disrupts that connection and impacts your weight
• The emotional side of eating and how it clouds your true desires
• How weight loss won’t change your life—but knowing what you want can
• The role of identity and change during menopause
• What the Menopause Mindful Eating Makeover masterclass will offer