The Midlife Feast
The Midlife Feast
Jenn Salib Huber RD ND
#187 - Second Helpings - Decoding Cravings & Emotional Hunger in Midlife & Menopause
27 minutes Posted Mar 30, 2026 at 8:00 am.
Re-Share And What’s Coming Next
Cravings And The Shame Spiral
Three Types Of Hunger
Press Pause Without Saying No
Menopause Symptoms That Raise Cravings
Restriction Creates Cravings Not Food
Patterns Like Evenings And Being Alone
Self Care As Craving Prevention
Resources Sharing And Closing
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If your cravings feel more intense than ever, you're not alone. In this second helping (my creative take on replay 🤣) of episode 117, I'm tackling one of the most-asked questions in my inbox: why do cravings feel so out of control in perimenopause and menopause, and what can you do about it? Spoiler alert: it's not about cutting out sugar or having more willpower. I break down the three types of hunger (physical, taste, and emotional), explain why perimenopause symptoms like sleep disru...