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Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
Tanya Willis
261 episodes
3 days ago
There is no doubt in my mind that had I not made these changes in my 40’s, I’d be 20lbs heavier, have more belly fat, low in energy, moody & diabetic during my menopause journey. Before 35, I wanted the magic pill to fix me! I was doing A LOT of things right - but uncovered so much & that is what I am going to share with you so that you can make your menopause journey a pleasurable experience! I let go of willpower, deprivation & restriction as strategies to lose belly fat & learned amazing skills I will share with you in this podcast.
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There is no doubt in my mind that had I not made these changes in my 40’s, I’d be 20lbs heavier, have more belly fat, low in energy, moody & diabetic during my menopause journey. Before 35, I wanted the magic pill to fix me! I was doing A LOT of things right - but uncovered so much & that is what I am going to share with you so that you can make your menopause journey a pleasurable experience! I let go of willpower, deprivation & restriction as strategies to lose belly fat & learned amazing skills I will share with you in this podcast.
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Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
#218 Sipping Smart Alcohol, Mocktails & Menopause Survival Strategies

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

 

Living Libations for dry brushes and lymph+ tonic THANK YOU for using my affiliate links https://ca.livinglibations.com/?transaction_id=102950a15fb7e770004db178f4ea10 

 ENERGETIC PEMF Device https://resona.health/vibrant-living Enter Code Vibrant150 at checkout to save $150  

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 

If you want weekly support, your questions answered, a supportive group of women and PROGRESS, join the Midlife Reboot https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/midlifereboot ⁠⁠⁠⁠  

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 

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 

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2 days ago
12 minutes 52 seconds

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
217A Why We Get Sicker in Winter — And How Light Keeps You Healthy

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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Vibe Device - Your pocketsized health device, click here for$150 OFF plus free shipping - Pocket Therapy for anxiety, insomnia, painallergies, asthma, trauma, earthing/grounding and so much more 

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Grounding Pads & Blankets -  shop hereEarthing Canada.   

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6 days ago
21 minutes 39 seconds

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
#217 Don’t Wait for January 10 Feel-Good Habits to Thrive in December

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

https://youtu.be/1MCwOPFNHdU 

 Living Libations for dry brushes and lymph+ tonic THANK YOU for using my affiliate links https://ca.livinglibations.com/?transaction_id=102950a15fb7e770004db178f4ea10 

 ENERGETIC PEMF Device https://resona.health/vibrant-living Enter Code Vibrant150 at checkout to save $150  

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 

 

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1 week ago
11 minutes 49 seconds

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
#216 The Truth About Blood Pressure, Sugar, and Insulin

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.

🎧 Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.
💌 Be sure to subscribe, rate, and share this with a friend who’s ready to take charge of her health in menopause and beyond!

My Favourite Products:

Living Libations for skin, hair andteeth care & red light, clickhere - 30% off right now! 

Mushroom Tea and Coffee - Organo - 20% off nowDelish!!! Thank you for shopping at my store, clickhere to enter.   

Vibe Device - Your pocket sized health device, clickhere for $150 OFF plus free shipping - Pocket Therapy for anxiety,insomnia, pain allergies, asthma, trauma, earthing/grounding and so much more 

Luminate - Buy2 packages and get free omegas, clickhere >>Juice Plus+Luminate is  a plant-based drink mix designed to support cognitive function,clarity, and energy. It combinesnatural caffeine from coffee berry with nootropics and adaptogens like Lion'sMane, Ashwagandha, and Rhodiola to provide mental focus and alertness withoutjitters. 

👉 Grab your Pure Cacao here while it’s on sale: shophere  If you're feeling tired,craving sugar, battling stress, or wanting to reconnect to your body and heart…cacao can be a powerful daily ritual. 

GroundingPads & Blankets - shophere from Earthing Canada.  

I got this for a gift one year andhave ordered ever since - TruLocal - cleaner meat, shophere 


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://vibrant-living-with-tanya.mykajabi.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://vibrant-living-with-tanya.mykajabi.com/vibrant-living-studio 


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2 weeks ago
22 minutes 20 seconds

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
#215 Why Your Finger Might Be Sticking — Understanding Trigger Finger in Midlife

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


💛listen on Spotify, Apple and You Tube

My Favourite Products: 

Living Libations for dry brushes and lymph+ tonic THANK YOU for using my affiliate links https://ca.livinglibations.com/?transaction_id=102950a15fb7e770004db178f4ea10 

 ENERGETIC PEMF Device https://resona.health/vibrant-living Enter Code Vibrant150 at checkout to save $150  

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 

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3 weeks ago
11 minutes 40 seconds

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
#214 Why Am I Getting Heart Palpitations What You Need to Know in Midlife

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

 My Favourite Products:

Living Libations for dry brushes and lymph+ tonic THANK YOU for using my affiliate links https://ca.livinglibations.com/?transaction_id=102950a15fb7e770004db178f4ea10 


ENERGETIC PEMF Device https://resona.health/vibrant-living Enter Code Vibrant150 at checkout to save $150  


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 

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1 month ago
17 minutes 23 seconds

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
#213 The Fat You Want Brown vs. White Fat in Midlife Women

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

     🎧 Listen now Spotify, Apple, You Tube 

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1 month ago
22 minutes 19 seconds

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
211D Releasing Fat With Love — The Midlife Metabolic Reset Part 4 of 4

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:

💛 Private Coaching Special

  • 3 private 30-minute sessions — $149 + tax

  • Personalized support for midlife metabolism, hormone balance, and nervous system calm

  • Create a safe, science-backed plan for fat release that works with your biology

to book your time tanya@moveyourbody.ca

If you loved this series, share it with a friend, leave a review, and remember:
Your body is your ally. Love it, listen to it, and it will release what it no longer needs.

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1 month ago
20 minutes 33 seconds

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
211C Why Fat Gets Stored & How to Help It Let Go Part 3

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?

If this episode speaks to you and you’re ready to work with your body instead of against it:

💛 Private Coaching Special
3 private 30-minute sessions for $149 + tax.
We’ll uncover your personal blocks, create a stress- and hormone-friendly fat release plan, and support your midlife metabolism and emotional safety.

book your sessions at tanya@moveyourbody.ca 

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.


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1 month ago
17 minutes 24 seconds

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
211B Mini Series Fat - Men vs. Women — Why Midlife Fat Behaves Differently

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…

💛 Private Coaching Special:
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.

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1 month ago
16 minutes 24 seconds

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
211A Mini Series What Is Fat — and Why We Need to Love It

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.

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1 month ago
15 minutes 10 seconds

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
#212 Why We Get Defensive — and What to Do Instead

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!! 

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 

 

Living Libations for dry brushes and lymph+ tonic THANK YOU for using my affiliate links https://ca.livinglibations.com/?transaction_id=102950a15fb7e770004db178f4ea10 

 ENERGETIC PEMF Device https://resona.health/vibrant-living Enter Code Vibrant150 at checkout to save $150  

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.

  

Connect with me:

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

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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1 month ago
23 minutes

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
#211 Mind vs. Heart How to Drop Into Coherence and Trust Your Inner Wisdom

In today’s episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, we explore a powerful shift that can change everything in your midlife & beyond journey — moving from mind-centered living to heart-centered presence.

You’ll learn:

  • Why the mind loves repetition and certainty — but often keeps you stuck in stress

  • What heart coherence is, and how it supports hormone balance, nervous system health, and emotional clarity

  • How the HeartMath Institute proves the heart is more than just a pump — it’s a guide

  • A short, science-backed heart coherence practice you can do anytime

  • Why your intuition is NOT woo — it’s your body’s wisdom

  • Two real-life stories of women navigating this journey: one stuck in fear, the other aligned in truth

This episode is an invitation to drop into your body, tune into your heart, and reconnect with your soul's truth.

Listen now and discover how to lead with your heart — in midlife and beyond.

Resources Mentioned:

  • HeartMath Institute

  • Guided Heart Coherence Practice 

Subscribe & Review:
Loving the show? Please follow, rate, and leave a review — it helps other women find this healing space. 💛

🎧Listen on Spotify and 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!! 

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 

 

Living Libations for dry brushes and lymph+ tonic THANK YOU for using my affiliate links https://ca.livinglibations.com/?transaction_id=102950a15fb7e770004db178f4ea10 

 ENERGETIC PEMF Device https://resona.health/vibrant-living Enter Code Vibrant150 at checkout to save $150  

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.

  

Connect with me:

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

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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1 month ago
27 minutes 29 seconds

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
210C Your Thoughts Are Measurable Energy — The Science Behind Belief and Biology

Did you know your thoughts create measurable energy fields? In this episode, I explore the fascinating science behind the mind-body connection — from EEGs that measure electrical brain activity to MEGs that detect your magnetic field. You’ll learn how Dr. Bruce Lipton’s Biology of Belief shows your thoughts and emotions directly influence your biology — and how your subconscious programs, running 95% of your day, may be keeping you stuck.

I share practical tools to help you rewire old thought patterns, shift your frequency, and start creating new health, energy, and emotional freedom — one conscious belief at a time.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✨ What EEG and MEG scans reveal about your brain’s energy field
✨ How the Biology of Belief proves your thoughts can change your cells
✨ Why 95% of your behavior is subconscious — and how to access that hidden programming
✨ Simple tools to rewire your brain and body for health and vitality

Mentioned Resources:

  • The Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce Lipton

  • Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza

  • The Divine Matrix by Gregg Braden

  • Molecules of Emotion by Dr. Candace Pert

Tune in to discover:
You are not your old stories — you are the consciousness that can rewrite them.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you tune in to Menopause Made Easy with Tanya.

 

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!! 

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 

 My Favourite Products:

Living Libations for dry brushes and lymph+ tonic THANK YOU for using my affiliate links https://ca.livinglibations.com/?transaction_id=102950a15fb7e770004db178f4ea10 

 ENERGETIC PEMF Device https://resona.health/vibrant-living Enter Code Vibrant150 at checkout to save $150  

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.

  

Connect with me:

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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1 month ago
22 minutes 10 seconds

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
210B How Love and Gratitude Change Your DNA

Did you know your emotions can literally shape your biology? In this episode, I explore fascinating research—shared by Gregg Braden and the HeartMath Institute—showing how emotions like fear and love affect your DNA.

You’ll meet Honky Helen, who lives in stress and disbelief, and Open Ophelia, who chooses compassion, love, and peace. You’ll discover how their bodies—and their DNA—respond completely differently.

Learn how simple practices like heart-focused breathing and gratitude can help “open” your DNA, boost healing, reduce stress, and invite vitality back into your life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How emotions can tighten or relax your DNA strands

  • What “heart-brain coherence” means and why it matters

  • The difference between living in fear vs. living in love

  • A 3-minute daily practice to calm your nervous system and support healing

Mentioned in this episode:

  • Research inspired by Gregg Braden and the HeartMath Institute

  • The practice of heart-brain coherence

  • Epigenetics and emotional health

Listen now and learn how your thoughts and emotions are instructions to your biology!

Spotify, Apple and 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!! 

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 

  My FAV Products:

Living Libations for dry brushes and lymph+ tonic THANK YOU for using my affiliate links https://ca.livinglibations.com/?transaction_id=102950a15fb7e770004db178f4ea10 

 ENERGETIC PEMF Device https://resona.health/vibrant-living Enter Code Vibrant150 at checkout to save $150  

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.

  

Connect with me:

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

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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1 month ago
22 minutes 10 seconds

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
210A Part 4 Breaking Free from Sugar’s Grip Tools, Mindset & Strategies SUGAR MIni Series

Welcome to the final episode of our Sugar Mini-Series! Today, we focus on breaking free from sugar’s grip with practical strategies, mindset shifts, and tools to regain control.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How to shift your mindset from shame and guilt to awareness and compassion

  • Practical tools to reduce cravings and stabilize blood sugar

  • How to rewire sugar habits and redesign your environment

  • Ways to enjoy sugar consciously — without trance, shame, or secrecy

This episode is all about freedom, conscious choice, and reclaiming power over sugar so you can enjoy life, celebrations, and treats on your terms.

Listen on Spotify, Apple and You Tube

Resources + Links:

  • 30-Day Sugar Detox 

  • My book: Cookie Dough in the Dark

  • Follow me on Instagram: @vibrantlivingwithtanya


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!! 

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 

 

Living Libations for dry brushes and lymph+ tonic THANK YOU for using my affiliate links https://ca.livinglibations.com/?transaction_id=102950a15fb7e770004db178f4ea10 

 ENERGETIC PEMF Device https://resona.health/vibrant-living Enter Code Vibrant150 at checkout to save $150  

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.

  

Connect with me:

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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1 month ago
21 minutes

Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
#210 Why Self-Compassion Is the Key to Long-Term Change

In this powerful episode, I dive into why self-compassion — not self-esteem or pep talks — is the secret ingredient for sustainable change in midlife. Learn how to shift your inner voice from harsh critic to supportive coach, and hear real-life stories of women who transformed their relationship with food, movement, and mindset using self-compassion. Inspired by the work of clinical psychologist Dr. Diana Hill, this episode offers tools, insights, and a practice you can use today.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

  • The difference between self-compassion, self-esteem, and pep talks

  • Why self-compassion is scientifically backed for behavior change

  • How shame holds us back and kindness moves us forward

  • Five relatable examples of women transforming their habits with compassion

  • A simple self-compassion practice from Dr. Diana Hill to try today

📚 Mentioned:

  • I Know I Should Exercise But… by Dr. Diana Hill


  • 🎧 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

     

    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!! 

    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 

    My Favourite Products: 

    Living Libations for dry brushes and lymph+ tonic THANK YOU for using my affiliate links https://ca.livinglibations.com/?transaction_id=102950a15fb7e770004db178f4ea10 

     ENERGETIC PEMF Device https://resona.health/vibrant-living Enter Code Vibrant150 at checkout to save $150  

    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.

      

    Connect with me:

    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

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuRI4yPidiK2SpdGAXffOWA

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    1 month ago
    24 minutes 31 seconds

    Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
    209C Part 3 The Social + Cultural Side of Sugar Why It Feels Unavoidable - Mini Series SUGAR

    Sugar isn’t just about chemistry or emotion — it’s woven into our social lives and culture. In this episode of my Sugar Mini-Series, we explore how celebrations, family traditions, holidays, and even marketing make sugar feel unavoidable.

    You’ll learn:

    • How social events and traditions shape our sugar habits

    • Why cultural expectations around sweets can trigger guilt and overconsumption

    • The role of marketing and food design in keeping us hooked

    • Simple strategies to navigate social sugar without shame or stress

    This episode is about awareness, freedom, and reclaiming control without missing out on connection or joy.

    Listen on Spotify, Apple & You Tube

    Resources + Links: vibrantlivingwithtanya.com

    • 30-Day Sugar Detox 

    • My book: Cookie Dough in the Dark

    • Follow me on Instagram: @vibrantlivingwithtanya

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    1 month ago
    14 minutes 54 seconds

    Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
    209B The Emotional + Habitual Side of Sugar: Breaking the Shame Spiral - Part 2 MIni Series SUGAR

    Sugar isn’t just about chemistry — it’s about emotion, habit, and sometimes shame. In this episode of my Sugar Mini-Series, I share my personal story (yes, from Cookie Dough in the Dark) about eating in secret, feeling guilty, and getting caught in the shame spiral.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why sugar becomes comfort and a coping tool

    • How emotional eating turns into habitual patterns

    • Why shame keeps us stuck and hidden

    • Simple strategies to name, claim, and release sugar-related shame

    • Practical steps to break habitual sugar cycles

    This episode is all about self-compassion, awareness, and freedom. You don’t have to hide — and you don’t have to feel out of control.

    Listen on Spotify, Apple and You Tube

     

    Resources + Links:

    • 30-Day Sugar Detox - www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com

    • My book: Cookie Dough in the Dark

    • Follow me on Instagram: @vibrantlivingwithtanya

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    1 month ago
    23 minutes 9 seconds

    Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
    #209A Sugar Mini- Series Part 1 -The Chemical Addiction to Sugar:Why Your Brain Lights Up

    Have you ever promised yourself just one cookie (or one bite of your favorite carb source) and suddenly found the whole sleeve gone? You’re not weak — your brain is wired to respond this way.

    In this first episode of my Sugar Mini-Series, I share my personal story — including moments from my book Cookie Dough in the Dark — and explain why sugar isn’t just about willpower. It’s chemistry.

    You’ll learn:

    • What added sugar really is (and why it’s everywhere)

    • How sugar hijacks your brain’s dopamine reward pathway

    • The blood sugar rollercoaster that keeps cravings alive

    • Why cravings often intensify in midlife

    • Simple steps to bring awareness and reduce sugar’s hold on you

    This episode is all about compassion, clarity, and taking the shame out of cravings.

    Resources + Links:

    • Grab my 30-Day Sugar Detox

    • Read my book: Cookie Dough in the Dark and pick up my freebie - 5 Hacks to Cut Your Cravings- moveyourbody.ca

    • Connect with me on Instagram: [@vibrantlivingwithtanya]

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    2 months ago
    19 minutes 14 seconds

    Menopause Made Easy with Tanya
    There is no doubt in my mind that had I not made these changes in my 40’s, I’d be 20lbs heavier, have more belly fat, low in energy, moody & diabetic during my menopause journey. Before 35, I wanted the magic pill to fix me! I was doing A LOT of things right - but uncovered so much & that is what I am going to share with you so that you can make your menopause journey a pleasurable experience! I let go of willpower, deprivation & restriction as strategies to lose belly fat & learned amazing skills I will share with you in this podcast.