Why You Can't Stop Comfort Eating In The Menopause, Perimenopause Or Around Your Menstrual Cycle

Why You Can't Stop Comfort Eating In The Menopause, Perimenopause Or Around Your Menstrual Cycle

Ever wondered why comfort eating seems to ramp up during menopause or even around your menstrual cycle? In this episode of 'Underground Confidence Recovery', Shelley Treacher, a BACP Accredited Somatic Psychotherapist, dives into the emotional whirlwind that accompanies menopause. She likens this life-changing phase to adolescence, filled with its own set of dramatic shifts and challenges. Shelley sheds light on how these emotional upheavals can lead to comfort eating, making an already tough time even more complicated.

But it's not all doom and gloom. Shelley offers practical tips on managing these symptoms, finding support, and putting self-care at the forefront. She also shares inspiring stories from clients who have navigated this tricky period and come out stronger on the other side. Whether you're in the thick of menopause or just starting to notice changes, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you understand and cope better.

Tune in for a compassionate and empowering discussion that might just change the way you view this transformative phase.