How to Stay Sane With Holiday Eating: 3 Tools to Avoid the Spiral
The holidays can bring out the best… and the most stressful moments around food. One cookie tray, one party, one late-night snack—and suddenly it feels like you’ve “blown it” and should just wait until January to start over. If that’s been your pattern year after year, this episode is going to feel like a breath of relief. Today, I’m sharing 3 simple tools that help you enjoy holiday food without guilt, without spiraling, and without trying to be perfect. These tools are designed especially for midlife women, when our hormones, stress levels, and metabolism make food triggers feel even stronger. You’ll learn how to pause before emotional eating, how to stop at “satisfied,” and how to reset after overeating without shame. This is about supporting your nervous system, honoring your real needs, and staying connected with your body during a very emotional season. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Why Holiday Eating Feels So Hard 01:09 – The “I’ll Start in January” Cycle 02:45 – What does Holiday Eating mean to you? 05:07 – Tool #1: The Check-In Before Moment (Understanding Emotional Hunger vs. Physical Hunger) 06:33 – Tool #2: The Satisfied, Not Stuffed Pause (How to Know When You’ve Had Enough) 08:58 – Tool #3: The Compassion Reset After Overeating (How to Interrupt the Shame Spiral) 10:19 – The Question That Changes Everything 11:03 – How Coaching Can Support You Through the Holidays 11:34 – Free Guides, Newsletter, and Coaching Links ✨ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO 🎁 Holiday Coaching Special — 5 Sessions for $50 Join the waitlist here: 👉 https://healthyhermidlife.com/waitlist 📘 Free Midlife Metabolic Reset Guide Get my most downloaded freebie here: 👉 https://healthyhermidlife.com/reset 🎙 Listen to the Healthy Her Midlife Podcast Available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon & iHeartRadio. ✨ WHAT TO WATCH NEXT Keep supporting your midlife health journey with these viewer favorites: ▶️ 3 Quick Tips to Beat Hot Flashes Naturally • 3 Quick Tips to Beat Hot Flashes Naturally... ▶️ 5 Nutrients That Fight Midlife Fatigue (No Caffeine Required) • 5 Simple Nutrients That Fight Menopause Fa... ▶️ The Perfect Buddha Bowl Formula (Easy, High-Fiber Lunches!) • The Perfect Buddha Bowl Formula (Step-by-S... ▶️ Midlife Weight Gain Explained: What’s Really Going On • Midlife Weight Gain: How to Lose It Natura... ✨ WORK WITH ME I help midlife women get their energy back, feel less stressed, and create simple habits that help their bodies feel better again—without dieting or overwhelm. If you're ready to feel better in your body—with more energy and less stress—you can book a free Midlife Wellness Session with me here: 👉 https://healthyhermidlife.com/coaching ✨ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL Healthy Her Midlife is your home for natural, realistic wellness support for women 40+. If you want more energy, less stress, better sleep, and a calmer relationship with food, hit Subscribe and join the community. 💛