The Natalie Tysdal Podcast

For many women in midlife, trauma can feel like a distant concept, something dramatic or extreme, rarely connected directly to everyday health. Yet, even subtle experiences can deeply shape how we see ourselves, our bodies, and our relationships. This episode explores how trauma quietly influences women's health, identity, and healing, and offers clarity on what it really means to move forward.
What does "trauma" actually look like for midlife women and why does talking about it matter now, especially for our physical and emotional well-being? Journalist Natalie Tysdal sits down with Veronica Thompson, an expert in psychology and faith-based healing, whose own story of overcoming childhood adversity brings honesty and nuanced insight to one of the most misunderstood topics affecting women today. Together, they delve into why trauma matters for your health (yes, even little wounds), how faith can offer support, and the practical steps for starting your own healing journey.
You'll learn:
How trauma—big or small—can quietly affect physical health, emotions, and relationships in midlife
The real difference between "big T" and "little T" trauma, and how both impact women's perception and behavior
Why honest conversations about past adversity matter more in this generation than ever before
Tools to identify trauma in yourself (or family) and build supportive environments for healing
The connection between avoiding painful topics and ongoing physical symptoms such as stress or inflammation
How faith and community can help reframe shame, provide truth, and guide personal transformation
Midlife is a season when old wounds can resurface—but also when there's space (and strength) for real healing. Listening to these grounded perspectives offers validation, clarity, and encouragement to explore what's been buried, so you can support your health, deepen your relationships, and find meaning in your own story.
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DISCLAIMER:
Natalie Tysdal is a health journalist, not a licensed medical professional. The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

You're getting enough sleep, at least you think you are. Still, morning after morning, you're waking up tired, dragging through the day, and wondering what's wrong when you're doing everything "right."
What if sleep isn't the whole story? 
This episode explores why midlife women often struggle with fatigue even after a full night's rest, and how understanding the difference between sleep and true recovery can lead you toward feeling more energized and restored.
Sleep and its relationship to midlife health can feel confusing and frustrating, especially as hormones shift and life demands pile up. Natalie Tysdal dives into the real reasons behind persistent tiredness, from chronic stress to blood sugar instability and the hidden effects of mental load. Drawing from three decades of health journalism and interviews with experts, Natalie brings a trusted, clear perspective to what's happening beneath the surface and how women can practically support their bodies and minds for better energy, sleep quality, and daily wellbeing.
What you'll learn:
Why sleep quantity isn't the same as sleep quality—and why both are distinct from true restoration
How chronic stress in midlife affects your body's ability to recover, no matter how many hours you spend in bed
The impact of blood sugar instability and hormonal shifts on sleep, energy, and mood
Simple, realistic steps to support your nervous system and improve recovery (including the value of morning protein and evening wind-down routines)
The link between mental load, stress patterns, and nighttime wake-ups
How to break the loop of poor sleep, fatigue, and stress without adding more to your plate
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Natalie Tysdal is a health journalist, not a licensed medical professional. The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Here's the truth: the conversation around oils and fats has become confusing and often misleading.
Seed oils are blamed. Omega-6 is labeled "bad." And most people are left wondering what to actually eat.
In this episode, Natalie sits down with biochemist and author Udo Erasmus to unpack what's really happening when it comes to oils, inflammation, and long-term health.
Udo shares why the issue may not be the oils themselves, but how they're processed, stored, and used in everyday cooking.
This conversation challenges common assumptions and offers a different way to think about fats, nutrition, and what your body actually needs.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why omega-3 and omega-6 fats are both essential
What happens to oils during processing and cooking
The real issue with "damaged" oils and inflammation
Why most people are deficient in omega-3s
The difference between food-based fats and supplements
How to think about oils in a more practical, everyday way
This isn't about fear, it's about understanding.
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Here's the truth: most people using GLP-1 medications for weight loss are doing it wrong.
In this episode, Natalie sits down with peptide expert and author and peptide expert, Jay Campbell to break down what's really happening behind the GLP-1 trend and why dosing, lifestyle, and education matter more than most people realize.
If you've considered GLP-1s, are currently using them, or are struggling with weight loss in midlife, this conversation will challenge what you think you know.
You'll learn:
Why high doses may be doing more harm than good
What "microdosing" actually means—and why it matters
The biggest mistakes people make when starting GLP-1s
How hormones, muscle, and protein intake impact results
The difference between GLP-1, GLP-2, and GLP-3
Why lifestyle—not medication—is still the foundation
Jay also explains emerging research around metabolism, brain health, and "food noise"—and how these medications may be used beyond weight loss.
This is not about quick fixes.
It's about understanding your body—and making informed decisions.
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Natalie Tysdal is a health journalist, not a licensed medical professional. The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

If you're eating clean, clocking your daily steps, tracking your protein, and doing "all the right things", yet your body seems more resistant to change with every passing year, you're not alone. For so many women in midlife, the scale simply won't budge, and it's easy to blame yourself or feel defeated. But what if the missing piece isn't more discipline, but understanding how stress, shifting hormones, and chronic exhaustion reshape your metabolism and your path to health? Award-winning journalist and trusted guide for women 40+, Natalie Tysdal, combines nearly three decades of health reporting with real-life insight to unpack why weight loss in midlife often has less to do with willpower and more to do with creating a sense of safety in your body. Today, Natalie explores why classic approaches like restricting calories or ramping up workouts can backfire and how exhaustion, ongoing stress, hormone fluctuations, and disrupted sleep can silently change everything from blood sugar stability to gut health, from cravings to mood. With warmth and steady authority, Natalie provides context and clarity—not hype—about what really moves the needle for women navigating this unique life stage.
What you'll learn:
How chronic stress and elevated cortisol impact your metabolism, appetite, and stubborn weight gain after 40

Why gut health and the gut-brain connection are crucial for hormonal balance, digestion, and your body's response to stress

Which habits may unknowingly send your body further into "survival mode"—and simple shifts that signal safety instead

The role of sleep, protein, weight training, and reducing daily decision fatigue in supporting a healthier midlife body

Why relentless self-criticism and urgency around weight loss often make things harder, not better
 
Midlife isn't about trying harder—it's about letting go of perfection, learning how your body truly works, and building steady habits that honor the complexity of this chapter. This episode is for women who are ready for real answers, gentle validation, and an achievable path that prioritizes well-being over relentless striving.

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DISCLAIMER:
Natalie Tysdal is a health journalist, not a licensed medical professional. The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.