You’ve tried every diet under the sun—but are you ignoring the one thing that could actually move the needle on weight loss? In this episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, we explore how sleep plays a powerful role in regulating your hunger, cravings, and body fat.
Meet two women:
👉 Debbie, who’s convinced she just needs to diet harder
👉 Susan, who stopped dieting and started sleeping—and finally started shedding weight
You’ll learn the science behind how sleep impacts your metabolism, what hormones are affected, and how poor sleep drives your cravings for carbs and sugar. Plus, get 5 takeaways you can use tonight to sleep your way to a healthier weight and a calmer mind.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why sleep affects weight loss more than willpower
What ghrelin, leptin, cortisol, and insulin have to do with your food choices
How to reset your metabolism overnight
What happens to your body after just one night of poor sleep
Simple nightly rituals to improve your sleep and shrink your waistline
🎧 Listen now to understand how to become the CEO of your health so that you can THRIVE after 35!!!
Listen on Spotify and Apple, You Tube
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👣Mobility Matters
🏋️♀️Boost Your Bone Health
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Are you laser-focused on having the perfect diet—no sugar, no gluten, no dairy—but still feel exhausted, stressed, or stuck? You’re not alone. In this episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, we explore the dangers of perfectionism in health and how it can sabotage your well-being when it blinds you to the bigger picture.
I’ll introduce you to two women—Perfectionist Penny and Balanced Betty—to highlight how aiming for “perfect” in one pillar (like nutrition) can lead to imbalance in others (like sleep, stress, or mindset).
You'll learn how to embrace a more flexible, seasonal approach to health that leads to long-term energy, joy, and ease—without guilt or burnout.
What You’ll Learn:
Why focusing only on food or exercise isn't enough
How stress, sleep, and mindset are just as vital as nutrition and movement
The nervous system’s role in perfectionism
The difference between control and curiosity in your health habits
5 takeaways to help you shift from "perfect" to "balanced"
Takeaway Reminder:
Let go of the need to do it all perfectly. Small, consistent actions across all 5 pillars of health—nutrition, movement, mindset, sleep, and stress—create the vibrant life you deserve. 💫
🎙️ Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or You Tube
👉https://youtu.be/4YkNaudEjsw
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https://open.spotify.com/show/7kxh1LQ7Ol7yuoy576PbkF
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-made-easy-with-tanya/id1661982133
In this episode, we dive into something you do every day—but how you do it makes all the difference.
Meet Relaxed Rachel—she eats her meals in peace, chews her food thoroughly, and finishes feeling energized and satisfied.
Then there’s Distracted Debbie—she multitasks while eating, barely chews, and ends up bloated, drained, and craving more.
You’ll learn:
Why your mouth—not your stomach—is where digestion begins
How multitasking while eating puts your body into fight or flight
The surprising spiritual and emotional nourishment that comes from mindful meals
Simple ways to activate your parasympathetic nervous system before and during meals
How to absorb more nutrients and reduce bloating just by chewing
Whether you're eating alone or with family, how you eat may be more powerful than what you eat.
Tune in for empowering, down-to-earth strategies to support gut health, nutrient absorption, and emotional satisfaction.
👉 Don't miss the practical takeaways at the end!
Listen on Spotify, Apple and YouTube
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👣Mobility Matters
🏋️♀️Boost Your Bone Health
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Mushroom Tea and Coffee Thank you for shopping at my store https://vibrantlivingwithtanya.myorganogold.com/ca-en/
Upping the quality of our meat and fish - an option for you. I've been using Tru Local for a couple of years now.
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5 Hacks to Cut Cravings Freebie!! https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/5-Hacks-to-Cut-Cravings
Vibrant Living Academy - Your ONE STOP for movement + nutrition +mindset https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibrantlivingwithtanya/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanya.willis.18
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuRI4yPidiK2SpdGAXffOWA
Email me: tanya@moveyourbody.ca
Menopause Made Easy Podcast with Tanya:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7kxh1LQ7Ol7yuoy576PbkF
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-made-easy-with-tanya/id1661982133
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Mocktails are having a moment—but are they truly better for your health than alcohol? In this juicy episode of Menopause Made Easy, I break down the truth about non-alcoholic drinks, what’s really hiding behind “natural flavors,” and how some mocktails might spike your blood sugar more than a glass of wine.
You’ll discover:
The pros and cons of the exploding alcohol-free drink market
What alcohol does to your liver, sleep, hormones, and stress
Whether any alcohol is actually beneficial (science says...not really)
Why some mocktails can sabotage your wellness goals
Healthier options to sip and celebrate without the sugar crash
A fun comparison between Mocktail Molly and Stubborn Sarah
Resources Mentioned:
Healthy mocktail swaps
Herbal teas and functional elixirs
Apple cider vinegar drink recipe
Kombucha cautions
Takeaways:
Choose drinks that support your hormones and blood sugar
Look past labels and always read the ingredients
You don’t need alcohol—or sugar—to feel relaxed and included
🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or You Tube
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Want new movement classes every week plus follow along programs such as:
💙30 Day Roller Challenge 🔥🔥METABOLIC RESET🔥🔥 ⭐Gut & Butt Challenge 🥰Face Lift Series
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Mushroom Tea and Coffee Thank you for shopping at my store https://vibrantlivingwithtanya.myorganogold.com/ca-en/
Upping the quality of our meat and fish - an option for you. I've been using Tru Local for a couple of years now.
When you use this coupon https://trulocal.ca/get-started/promo/TANYA67659 you will get: ⚡$75.00 off their first Mega box, ⚡$60.00 off their first Family box, or ⚡$30.00 off their first Starter box.
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5 Hacks to Cut Cravings Freebie!! https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/5-Hacks-to-Cut-Cravings
Vibrant Living Academy - Your ONE STOP for movement + nutrition +mindset https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/
Midlife Reboot https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/midlifereboot
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibrantlivingwithtanya/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanya.willis.18
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Email me: tanya@moveyourbody.ca
Menopause Made Easy Podcast with Tanya:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7kxh1LQ7Ol7yuoy576PbkF
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-made-easy-with-tanya/id1661982133
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Today is part 4 of 4 of a brand-new 4-part series called Boost Your Energy, because nothing in your life works well if your energy is running on empty. And here’s the truth: most women think energy is coffee… or carbs… or willpower. But that’s NOT real energy.
Today we’re redefining energy — at the cellular level.
What you’ll learn:
Why diets fail women in midlife
Why pushing harder backfires
The 2026 lifestyle rhythm that works with your biology
Seasonal living for energy + fat loss
Why energy is the foundation for everything
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Today is part 3 of 4 of a brand-new 4-part series called Boost Your Energy, because nothing in your life works well if your energy is running on empty. And here’s the truth: most women think energy is coffee… or carbs… or willpower. But that’s NOT real energy.
Today we’re redefining energy — at the cellular level.
What you’ll learn:
Why light is your most important metabolic signal
How nature increases cellular voltage
What structured water is and why it matters
How modern life drains your energy
A simple daily routine to rebuild your natural energy
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Today is part 2 of 4 of a brand-new 4-part series called Boost Your Energy, because nothing in your life works well if your energy is running on empty.
And here’s the truth: most women think energy is coffee… or carbs… or willpower. But that’s NOT real energy.
Today we’re redefining energy — at the cellular level.
What you’ll learn:
Why winter naturally brings lower energy
How this shift is protective and restorative
Why pushing through winter leads to burnout
How to align your lifestyle to winter biology
The simple winter rhythm that boosts energy
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Grounding Pads & Blankets - shop here from Earthing Canada.
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Today we’re kicking off a brand-new 4-part series called Boost Your Energy, because nothing in your life works well if your energy is running on empty.
And here’s the truth: most women think energy is coffee… or carbs… or willpower. But that’s NOT real energy.
Today we’re redefining energy — at the cellular level.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The real definition of energy
Why women in midlife experience energy crashes
Why food + workouts aren’t the full picture
How light, temperature, and circadian rhythms power your cellular batteries
Simple steps to rebuild natural, sustainable energy
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Whether you’re raising a glass of bubbly or a sparkling mocktail, this episode gives you the tools to feel vibrant, social, and in control during menopause. Tanya shares smart strategies to drink in a way that supports your hormones, blood sugar, sleep, and mood — plus delicious low-sugar mocktail recipes that look as good as they taste!
What You’ll Learn:
Why alcohol hits harder in menopause
How to support your body if you drink
Tips to avoid hangovers and sleep disruptions
The best low-sugar mixers and mocktail ingredients
4 fun, feel-good mocktail recipes with creative names
Resources Mentioned:
Ginger Glow Spritzer
Cucumber Zen
Lavender Dreams
Hot Flash Cooler
Supplements: magnesium glycinate, activated charcoal, NAC
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Mushroom Tea and Coffee Thank you for shopping at my store https://vibrantlivingwithtanya.myorganogold.com/ca-en/
Upping the quality of our meat and fish - an option for you. I've been using Tru Local for a couple of years now.
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PLEASE share this episode - ladies - we need to lift each other up - we want our besties right with us as we navigate our 50's, 60's 70s and beyond!!
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For more support Midlife Reboot https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/midlifereboot
Want new movement classes every week plus follow along programs such as:
💙30 Day Roller Challenge
🔥🔥METABOLIC RESET🔥🔥
⭐Gut & Butt Challenge
🥰Face Lift Series
💪Sexy Arms & 🩱ABS Challenge
👣Mobility Matters
🏋️♀️Boost Your Bone Health
Join us at Vibrant living Academy https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/vibrant-living-studio
In this episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, we explore why the darker months — especially from October through March — are the highest-risk time of year for illness, inflammation, low mood, cravings, and fatigue. Drawing from the work of Dr. Robert Seheult (MedCram), we break down how light impacts immunity, hormones, sleep, metabolism, and overall vitality. You’ll learn why humans are biologically designed for bright days, dark nights, and daily natural light exposure — and the simple habits that can help you stay energized, healthy, and grounded even in the deepest winter.
What You’ll Learn
Why winter has significantly higher illness and mortality rates
How low light levels slow your mitochondria, immunity, and metabolism
The circadian-mitochondrial connection: why light is your #1 hormone regulator
Why indoor lighting is NOT enough
How to use natural light, bright indoor light, and red/infrared light
The hidden role of ventilation and humidity
Small daily habits to improve mood, sleep, and metabolic health
How to create “ancestral light rhythms” in a modern world
Key Takeaways
Outdoor morning light is the most powerful daily health habit
Even cloudy winter days beat indoor lighting by 10–50x
Bright days + dark nights = hormonal stability
Movement + daylight = mitochondrial activation
Your environment matters more than you think
Links & Resources
Listen on Spotify / Apple / YouTube
Follow Vibrantlivingwithtanya on instagram for more metabolism-friendly midlife tips
Free Download: The Winter Light Reset Guide - email tanya@moveyourbody.ca for your copy
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December doesn't have to be a write-off. In this episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, we explore how to stay grounded, energized, and on track—without giving up the joy of the season. With just a few simple tweaks to your light exposure, mindset, movement, and nutrition, you can feel amazing all month long. Meet Downey Debbie, who ignores the advice and crashes hard by New Year’s, and Delightful Dolores, who makes small shifts and thrives through December.
Whether you're navigating menopause or just looking for a more intentional holiday season, this episode will help you feel empowered—not overwhelmed.
🎁 Get the December Feel-Good Cheat Sheet with 10 daily tips: email tanya@moveyourbody.ca
Listen on Spotify, Apple and You Tube
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Mushroom Tea and Coffee Thank you for shopping at my store https://vibrantlivingwithtanya.myorganogold.com/ca-en/
Upping the quality of our meat and fish - an option for you. I've been using Tru Local for a couple of years now.
When you use this coupon https://trulocal.ca/get-started/promo/TANYA67659 you will get: ⚡$75.00 off their first Mega box, ⚡$60.00 off their first Family box, or ⚡$30.00 off their first Starter box.
If you want to build muscle - invest in yourself and join The Vibrant Living Academy https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/vibrant-living-studio
PLEASE share this episode - ladies - we need to lift each other up - we want our besties right with us as we navigate our 50's, 60's 70s and beyond!!
5 Hacks to Cut Cravings Freebie!! https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/5-Hacks-to-Cut-Cravings
Want new movement classes every week plus follow along programs such as:
💙30 Day Roller Challenge
🔥🔥METABOLIC RESET🔥🔥
⭐Gut & Butt Challenge
🥰Face Lift Series
💪Sexy Arms & 🩱ABS Challenge
👣Mobility Matters
🏋️♀️Boost Your Bone Health
Join us at Vibrant living Academy https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/vibrant-living-studio
Have you been told to cut salt to lower your blood pressure? What if the real issue is sugar and insulin resistance—not salt? In this eye-opening episode, Tanya unpacks why so many women are being misled about what’s driving their high blood pressure, especially in midlife and menopause.
We explore the powerful insights of authors like Ben Bikman (Why We Get Sick) and Gary Taubes (Good Calories, Bad Calories), who reveal how fasting insulin plays a much bigger role than most doctors acknowledge. You'll learn why your ideal fasting insulin is under 6, what happens when it's higher, and how insulin drives water retention, inflammation, and blood pressure spikes—often more than salt does.
You’ll meet two women—Susan and Lisa—on very different health journeys. One follows conventional advice: reduce salt and take medication. The other works with a progressive doctor and coach, makes targeted lifestyle changes, and naturally reverses her high blood pressure by focusing on diet, movement, sleep, and stress.
This episode will empower you with simple, actionable tips to:
Reduce fasting insulin levels
Support healthy blood pressure
Understand how sugar, not salt, drives hypertension
Rethink outdated medical advice and start asking better questions
✨ Bonus: Download your free cheat sheet + tracker to help lower fasting insulin and track your progress naturally. Email tanya@moveyourbody.ca for your copy.
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In this episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, we dive into a surprising but common midlife issue: trigger finger. Have you noticed a finger that clicks, pops, or locks up when you try to move it? This often-overlooked condition affects many women in perimenopause and postmenopause due to hormone shifts, inflammation, and years of repetitive use.
You’ll learn:
What trigger finger is and how it develops
Why it’s more common during and after menopause
The hormonal and structural changes that make tendons more vulnerable
What you can do at home to reduce pain, improve mobility, and prevent worsening
My 5-minute daily hand routine to keep your fingers flexible and pain-free
Resources Mentioned:
Free Self-Care Handout: Trigger Finger in Menopause email tanya@moveyourbody.ca to get your✋ Daily Hand & Finger Mobility Routine (5 Minutes)Daily Hand & Mobility Routine
Vibrant Living Academy for Strong, Supple, and Pain-Free: Mobility for Midlife Hands
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Are heart palpitations keeping you up at night or making you anxious during the day? In this episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, we unpack why heart palpitations increase during perimenopause and postmenopause, how hormones are involved, and what you can do about them.
💓 Learn:
What heart palpitations feel like and why they’re common in midlife
The role of estrogen, progesterone, and your nervous system
What makes palpitations worse (hello caffeine and sugar!)
What helps—from food to supplements to mindset
A tale of two women: Poopy Pants Pamela vs. Heart-Happy Helen
5 practical takeaways to calm your heart and your mind
This episode is equal parts empowering, informative, and light-hearted—because talking about your heart shouldn’t make you panic.
👉 Share this with a friend who needs to hear it!
Listen on Spotify, Aple and You Tube
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PLEASE share this episode - ladies - we need to lift each other up - we want our besties right with us as we navigate our 50's, 60's 70s and beyond!!
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In today’s episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, we’re breaking down the fascinating difference between white fat and brown fat — and why one can actually help you stay lean, energized, and metabolically fit after 60 (or any age but wanted to give a shout out to my post menopausal crowd). Through the story of two women, Linda and Karen, we’ll explore what lifestyle habits lead to more brown fat, how to tell what kind of fat you may have, and actionable strategies to convert white fat into beige or brown fat.
Plus, I’m sharing a powerful 5-Day Brown Fat Reset and a few fringe biohacks to boost your metabolism, resilience, and energy.
What You’ll Learn:
The real difference between white fat, brown fat, and beige fat
How brown fat helps with metabolism, blood sugar, and fat burning
Daily habits that increase brown fat activity
A comparison of two 60-year-old women with different fat profiles
How cold exposure, sleep, light, and food impact fat type
Fringe methods like red light therapy, breathwork, and mitochondria-supportive supplements
Links Mentioned:
🎁 Join Vibrant Living Academy
Episode Resources:
Cold Exposure Research: NIH Study
Brown Fat & Metabolic Health: Cell Metabolism Journal
The Beige Fat Pathway: Nature Reviews Endocrinology
In the final episode of our mini-series on releasing fat in midlife, we bring everything together with a gentle, science-backed strategy to release fat with love, safety, and metabolic mastery.
You’ll learn:
How to signal your body that it’s safe to release fat
Why the nervous system, hormones, and emotions are key to fat release
Practical steps for midlife metabolism reset
How to integrate nourishment, movement, rest, and self-compassion
The difference between forcing change and partnering with your body
Through Fiona & Emma’s stories, we see the power of nervous system safety, intentional habits, and emotional processing in supporting fat release.
This episode gives you the roadmap for a midlife fat release strategy that works with your biology, not against it.
Fat release is tied to safety, calm, and hormonal balance, not deprivation.
Midlife women release fat most effectively when the body feels supported and stress is minimized.
Small, consistent practices create real change — protein, strength training, sleep, movement, sunlight, and emotional awareness.
Emotional patterns, old trauma, and stress can lock fat in — acknowledging and processing them allows release.
Partnering with your body replaces frustration with trust and ease.
What am I ready to release — physically, emotionally, or mentally?
How can I signal more safety and support to my body today?
Which small practices can I implement this week to nurture my metabolism?
How can I speak to my body with love instead of judgment?
If this episode resonates, and you’re ready to create lasting change without diets, shame, or stress, I’d love to guide you personally:
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Your body is your ally. Love it, listen to it, and it will release what it no longer needs.
In part 3 of our mini-series on releasing fat in midlife, we explore why fat becomes stubborn and the biological and emotional reasons it gets stored in the first place — and more importantly, how you can help it release gently and sustainably.
You’ll learn:
The role of insulin, cortisol, and stress in fat storage
How the nervous system signals the body to “hold on”
Why energy scarcity, over-training, or restriction can backfire
How fat is linked to emotional protection and survival patterns
Practical strategies to help your body release fat safely and effectively
Through the stories of Fiona & Emma, we illustrate the difference between forcing fat release and creating conditions that allow fat to let go naturally.
This episode is about understanding the deeper signals your body sends and creating a lifestyle that encourages fat release without shame or punishment.
Fat is stored in response to stress, hormonal shifts, and energy scarcity.
Over-restriction, over-exercising, or chronic stress often makes fat release harder.
Nervous system safety and metabolic calm are critical for midlife fat release.
Emotional processing and self-compassion support physical release.
Gentle, consistent habits — not harsh dieting — help fat finally let go.
Where has my body been trying to protect me?
When do I feel most stressed or depleted?
What can I do today to signal safety and nourishment to my body?
Which emotions might I be holding in my body that fat is protecting?
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We’ll uncover your personal blocks, create a stress- and hormone-friendly fat release plan, and support your midlife metabolism and emotional safety.
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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, leave a review, and remember:
Your body isn’t failing you — it’s protecting you.
In part 2 of our mini-series on releasing fat in midlife, we dive into why women’s bodies handle fat so differently than men’s, especially during perimenopause and menopause.
You’ll learn:
How estrogen and other hormones influence fat storage
Why menopause redistributes fat to the belly
The role of cortisol, insulin, and stress in stubborn fat
Why women can feel like “they’re doing everything right” and still struggle with fat release
How honoring your unique female biology leads to better results than copying men’s strategies
Through the stories of Fiona & Emma, we explore two approaches to fat in midlife — one that fights the body, and one that partners with it — and the different outcomes that result.
This episode is about understanding your midlife metabolism, nervous system, and hormonal rhythms, and learning to work with them instead of against them.
Women’s fat is designed for protection and fertility, not failure.
Cortisol and insulin influence where and how fat is stored.
Men’s fat metabolism is faster due to muscle mass, testosterone, and less hormonal fluctuation.
Safety, nourishment, and stress management are critical for fat release in women.
Partnering with your biology is more effective than trying to copy men’s strategies.
When have I tried to force fat release instead of supporting my body?
Where in my life or body do I feel the most “unsafe” or stressed?
What one step can I take this week to signal safety and calm to my nervous system?
If this episode resonates, and you’re ready to move past frustration, restriction, and shame…
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3 private 30-minute sessions for $149 + tax.
We’ll uncover what’s keeping your body in “hold mode” and create a personalized strategy for fat release, emotional safety, and metabolic reset.
email tanya@moveyourbody.ca to book your sessions
If you found value in this episode, please share with a friend, rate, and review. Your body will thank you for listening — and so will someone you love.
In this first episode of our four-part mini-series on releasing fat in midlife, we flip the script on fat. Instead of fighting our bodies, we explore why fat is protective, intelligent, and essential — especially in perimenopause and menopause.
You’ll learn:
Why fat is not the enemy
How your body uses fat as fuel, insulation, hormone protection & safety
Why midlife female fat biology is completely different than men’s
How shame, stress, and fear can lock fat in place
Why loving your fat helps you release it
Meet Fiona & Emma, two midlife women navigating fat with very different emotional + physiological responses — and how their mindset and habits shape their results.
This episode invites you to soften, understand your biology, and begin working with your body instead of against it.
Fat is not passive storage — it’s a dynamic organ
Your body keeps fat to protect you
Chronic stress, under-eating, and over-training can increase fat storage
Safety = metabolism
Love + trust rewires the body faster than force
What emotions do I associate with my fat?
Where do I feel tension or shame about my body?
What would shift if I thanked my fat for protecting me?
What safety signals can I send my nervous system today?
If this episode spoke to you and you're ready to heal your metabolism, reset your nervous system, and release weight with compassion + science…
💛 Join my private coaching special:
3 private 30-minute sessions — $149 + tax
Personalized midlife fat-release support based on YOUR biology, lifestyle & nervous system.
➡️ email tanya@moveyourbody.ca to book.
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Please rate, review, and share with a friend who also deserves to feel at home in her midlife body.
💡 Key Takeaways🧘♀️ Journal Prompts✨ Invitation❤️ If you enjoyed this episode
In this powerful episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, I explore why defensiveness shows up — especially when it comes to changing our health habits. I share the story of two midlife women: one who shuts down when offered suggestions, and another who can recognize her own defensive reactions and choose curiosity instead.
You’ll learn:
Why defensiveness is a normal nervous system response
How to recognize your own defensiveness without judgment
What’s really underneath the “I already know this” response
How to use a simple pause practice to move from reactivity to curiosity
Whether you’ve ever caught yourself getting bristly at feedback — or you coach others through change — this episode will help you navigate these moments with more compassion, awareness, and confidence.
Resources Mentioned:
Tanya’s Vibrant Living Academy
Free “Pause Practice” (click here) https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/blog/212
Book a Clarity Call with me tanya@moveyourbody.ca
🎧 Listen now Spotify, Apple, You Tube
If you want to build muscle, improve your mindset and nutrition- invest in yourself and join The Vibrant Living Academy https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/vibrant-living-studio
PLEASE share this episode - ladies - we need to lift each other up - we want our besties right with us as we navigate our 50's, 60's 70s and beyond!!
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Want new movement classes every week plus follow along programs such as:
💙30 Day Roller Challenge 🔥🔥METABOLIC RESET🔥🔥 ⭐Gut & Butt Challenge 🥰Face Lift Series
💪Sexy Arms & 🩱ABS Challenge 👣Mobility Matters 🏋️♀️Boost Your Bone Health
Join us at Vibrant living Academy https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/vibrant-living-studio
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Mushroom Tea and Coffee Thank you for shopping at my store https://vibrantlivingwithtanya.myorganogold.com/ca-en/
Upping the quality of our meat and fish - an option for you. I've been using Tru Local for a couple of years now.
When you use this coupon https://trulocal.ca/get-started/promo/TANYA67659 you will get: ⚡$75.00 off their first Mega box, ⚡$60.00 off their first Family box, or ⚡$30.00 off their first Starter box.
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Menopause Made Easy Podcast with Tanya:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7kxh1LQ7Ol7yuoy576PbkF
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-made-easy-with-tanya/id1661982133