The Produce Outbreak: What's Real, What's Fear, and How to Keep Eating Your Plants

The Produce Outbreak: What's Real, What's Fear, and How to Keep Eating Your Plants

A fast-moving cyclospora outbreak has hit 34 states, and if you've seen the headlines, you probably have questions. In this episode, Kristine breaks down what's actually happening, what's fear versus fact, and how to keep enjoying your favorite fruits and veggies without living in fear of the produce aisle.In this episode: * What cyclospora is and how it spreads * Symptoms to watch for (and why they can take up to two weeks to show up) * Who's most at risk * The truth about frozen berries: safe or not? * Do produce washes and salad spinners actually work? * Why homegrown veggies are your safest bet right now Read the full article: https://healthyhermidlife.com/body/cyclospora-outbreak-2026-produce-safety/ [https://healthyhermidlife.com/body/cyclospora-outbreak-2026-produce-safety/]Join the newsletter for more research translated into plain English (plus a free Midlife Metabolism Reset Guide when you subscribe): https://healthyhermidlife.com/reset [https://healthyhermidlife.com/reset]Follow along: healthyhermidlife.com [http://healthyhermidlife.com/] | @healthyhermidlife#Menopause #Perimenopause #FoodSafety #WholeFoodPlantBased #MidlifeWomen #PlantBasedLiving

The Midlife Metabolism Shift: Why Weight Loss Feels Harder After 40

If you’ve been eating well, moving your body, and still feeling like nothing’s working — this episode is for you. Kristine breaks down why weight loss genuinely feels harder after 40: what’s actually changing in your body (hormones, muscle loss, cortisol, sleep disruption, and more), why the strategies that used to work often backfire in midlife, and what the research says actually helps now. Spoiler: it’s not about trying harder. It’s about a smarter approach — and a lot more kindness toward yourself. Links: HealthyHerMidlife [https://healthyhermidlife.com] The Midlife Metabolic Reset Guide [https://healthyhermidlife.com/reset] Sign up for free coaching with Kristine [https://healthyhermidlife.com/coaching] Keywords: weight loss after 40, midlife metabolism, menopause weight gain, perimenopause, women over 40, hormone health.

The Sleep Fix That Doesn’t Start With a Supplement Drawer

If you’ve tried melatonin, magnesium, and every sleep supplement on the shelf — and you’re still wide awake at 3 a.m. — this episode is for you.Today we’re diving into CBT for menopause insomnia: the research-backed approach that The Menopause Society is now highlighting for midlife sleep. And the results go beyond just falling asleep faster — it can also improve hot flash interference, mood, and sleep confidence.Kristine walks you through what CBT-I actually is (it’s not what you think), the five core strategies you can start using tonight without a therapist, and the lifestyle habits that make everything work better in midlife. No more guessing. No more supplement drawer. Just real, practical tools for better sleep.In this episode:• What CBT for menopause insomnia is and how it works• Stimulus control, sleep scheduling, and the worry dump• Why your wake time is the most important sleep tool you have• Managing hot flashes and building a wind-down routine that actually helps Links from this episode: Stress, Sleep, Movement & Hot Flashes [https://healthyhermidlife.com/mind/stress-sleep-movement-hot-flashes/] — the post on managing hot flashes, sleep, and stress referenced in the episodeThe Sleep Fix That Doesn’t Start With a Supplement Drawer [https://healthyhermidlife.com/mind/cbt-for-menopause-insomnia/] — the full article that goes with this episode Grab the free Metabolic Reset Guide [https://healthyhermidlife.com/reset] — plus weekly tips, research, and real talk on midlife wellness delivered straight to your inbox

More Than Cholesterol: What Menopause Really Does to Your Heart

Have you ever done all the right things — eating well, exercising, managing stress — and still felt like your health had other plans after menopause? You're not imagining it, and you're definitely not failing. In this episode, Kristine digs into new research out of the University of Texas at Arlington that's changing how we understand menopause and cardiovascular health. Spoiler: it's not just a cholesterol story. Estrogen loss triggers a whole-body inflammatory chain reaction that affects the liver, immune system, and metabolism — and understanding it could change everything about how you approach your health in midlife. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: * Why heart disease risk rises after menopause — and why it goes far beyond cholesterol * What the UT Arlington research found about estrogen loss, inflammation, and the liver * Why even women who "do everything right" can still see their cardiovascular health shift * Six evidence-backed lifestyle habits that directly fight menopause-related inflammation * How a whole-foods, plant-based approach supports your heart right now RESOURCES + SHOW NOTES: * Read the full blog post: https://healthyhermidlife.com/body/menopause-and-heart-health/ [https://healthyhermidlife.com/body/menopause-and-heart-health/] * Free Midlife Metabolic Reset Guide: HealthyHerMidlife.com/reset [http://healthyhermidlife.com/reset] * Explore 1:1 coaching with Kristine: HealthyHerMidlife.com/coaching [http://healthyhermidlife.com/coaching] * Research source: Mandal et al., Scientific Reports (2026) / University of Texas at Arlington ABOUT HEALTHY HER MIDLIFE:Kristine Roberson is a certified holistic nutritionist and health coach helping midlife women navigate menopause through whole-foods nutrition and sustainable lifestyle changes. No calorie counting, no restriction — just real food and real strategy for exactly where you are right now.📍 HealthyHerMidlife.com [http://healthyhermidlife.com/]📸 Instagram: @healthyhermidlife✉️ Work with Kristine: HealthyHerMidlife.com/coaching [http://healthyhermidlife.com/coaching]This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for personal health decisions.#menopause #hearthealth #midlifewellness #antiinflammatory #womenover50 #hormonehealth #plantbased #menopausediet #healthyhermidlife

When Stress Is the Real Menopause Symptom Nobody Talks About

If you've been doing everything right — eating well, moving your body, taking your supplements — and you still feel exhausted, anxious, and not like yourself, this episode is for you. Menopause burnout is real, and it's one of the most underestimated drivers of the symptoms we struggle with most in midlife. In this Season 2 premiere, I'm getting personal about the two years I spent managing chronic stress with all the right tools, why none of it was enough, and what finally shifted when I stopped treating the symptoms and found the real source. In this episode I cover: * Why chronic stress and menopause are such a dangerous combination for your hormones * What happened to my sleep, energy, and mood within weeks of removing my primary stressor * The difference between managing stress and actually healing from it * The one honest question I want every midlife woman to ask herself right now * What's coming in Season 2 and how HealthyHerMidlife is evolving Resources mentioned: * Full blog post: Chronic Stress and Menopause — What My Body Taught Me [https://healthyhermidlife.com/mind/chronic-stress-and-menopause/] at HealthyHerMidlife.com * Free download: The Midlife Metabolic Reset Guide [https://healthyhermidlife.com/reset] at HealthyHerMidlife.com * Work with Kristine: HealthyHerMidlife.com/coaching [https://healthyhermidlife.com/coaching] * Contact Kristine: HealthyHerMidlife.com/contactme [https://healthyhermidlife.com/contactme]