The Natalie Tysdal Podcast

Many women in midlife notice weight that seems to appear overnight, struggle with unpredictable hunger, and feel frustrated that familiar routines no longer work. This conversation explores why midlife weight gain happens, how hunger and cravings shift, and what new strategies may help you feel more in control.
Full show notes, key takeaways, and transcript: https://www.natalietysdal.com/post/midlife-weight-gain-cravings
Kasper Wickzén draws on 15 years in the food industry and is now CCO of Sigrid Therapeutics, a company focused on metabolic health. After watching his own father develop diabetes despite an average diet, he began to question how modern food shapes our bodies and what it means to eat well, especially for busy women in their 40s and 50s.
He talks candidly about the challenge of eating "normally" when many foods on grocery store shelves are designed for taste and convenience rather than well-being, why cravings and energy dips can worsen in midlife, and the small shifts he believes can make everyday meals work better for you.
What you'll learn:
Why hunger and cravings can intensify during perimenopause and menopause

How processed foods affect your body's energy balance

Why quick, easy carbs and low-fiber foods can make weight gain more likely

Strategies to feel fuller, manage blood sugar, and reduce cravings without an extreme diet

Why muscle and gentle movement matter for metabolic health, even if gyms aren't your thing

What to consider when coming off GLP-1 medications

Midlife is full of change, and the old advice to "eat less and move more" often falls short. This conversation offers clarity, compassion, and practical ideas for working with your body during a season of real life and real change.
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Many women in midlife experience unexplained fatigue, sleep problems, or symptoms that standard tests can't explain. This episode looks at how nutrition and DNA testing can help women understand why they don't feel their best and how personalized nutrition choices might help, especially after 40.
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Kim Ressler, founder and CEO of SNiP Nutrigenomics, shares her journey from years of post-pregnancy fatigue to discovering nutrigenomics, the study of how nutrition interacts with our genetic blueprint. Kim explains how personalized testing can identify individual needs and address issues that standard approaches may miss, drawing on her own experience of finding answers after years of normal lab results.
What you'll learn:
How nutrition and DNA testing differs from standard blood work

Examples of common midlife symptoms that may be linked to genetics

What methylation is and why it matters for anxiety, hormones, and more

How knowing your vitamin D gene can influence your health decisions

Why off-the-shelf diet trends may not work for everyone

Practical steps to get started if you want to take charge of your own health

This episode is for midlife women seeking clarity and agency over their health, especially if standard approaches have left you with more questions than answers. It offers insight into why your symptoms might not match your lab results and how a more individualized approach could support your well-being as you age.
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Natalie Tysdal is a health journalist, not a licensed medical professional. This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Confused by the avalanche of health advice as you navigate midlife? You're not alone. As women, we want to feel good, look good, and age well, but conflicting trends and information can leave us wondering what truly matters for our health and longevity. In this episode, we cut through the noise and focus on what really drives meaningful, sustainable wellness for women over 40, with longevity medicine as our focus keyword.
Modern wellness can feel overwhelming, especially with social media suggesting quick fixes and one-size-fits-all solutions. Dr. Monisha Bhanote brings rare clarity, combining her five board certifications in medicine with a practical, integrative approach to women's health. She's diagnosed illness at the cellular level for decades and knows disease can begin long before we feel symptoms. Here, she breaks down how our cells influence aging, what tests and foundational habits matter, and why so many "healthy" routines miss the mark. You'll gain insight into the realities of women's bodiesbeyond trends, beyond hype and learn how to listen to your own.
What you'll learn:
• The real cellular drivers behind fatigue, aging, and "mysterious" symptoms in midlife women—and how to address them
• Why hustle culture and instant solutions may be sabotaging your health, and what to do instead
• The truth about nutrition dogmas (like low fat or carb-phobia) and how to nourish your cells for real longevity
• How targeted testing and intentional daily practices can support hormone balance, gut health, metabolism, and energy
• Concrete mistakes most women make with health routines and where to focus for long-term wellbeing
This episode matters because midlife is a time of transition, pressure, and too many mixed messages. Reliable, evidence-based clarity is essential now—whether you're feeling overwhelmed, seeking resilience, or simply want to understand your body's needs so you can age with confidence and vitality. You deserve straight talk and actionable insight, not more confusion.
Episode website: https://www.natalietysdal.com/post/womens-health-cellular-longevity-dr-bhanote
🎙️ Listen now and take the next step toward feeling your best.
📅 New episodes drop every Monday—subscribe for weekly conversations that support women in midlife.
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.

Confused by the avalanche of health advice as you navigate midlife? You're not alone. As women, we want to feel good, look good, and age well, but conflicting trends and information can leave us wondering what truly matters for our health and longevity. In this episode, we cut through the noise and focus on what really drives meaningful, sustainable wellness for women over 40, with longevity medicine as our focus keyword.
Modern wellness can feel overwhelming, especially with social media suggesting quick fixes and one-size-fits-all solutions. Dr. Monisha Bhanote brings rare clarity, combining her five board certifications in medicine with a practical, integrative approach to women's health. She's diagnosed illness at the cellular level for decades and knows disease can begin long before we feel symptoms. Here, she breaks down how our cells influence aging, what tests and foundational habits matter, and why so many "healthy" routines miss the mark. You'll gain insight into the realities of women's bodiesbeyond trends, beyond hype and learn how to listen to your own.
What you'll learn:
• The real cellular drivers behind fatigue, aging, and "mysterious" symptoms in midlife women—and how to address them
• Why hustle culture and instant solutions may be sabotaging your health, and what to do instead
• The truth about nutrition dogmas (like low fat or carb-phobia) and how to nourish your cells for real longevity
• How targeted testing and intentional daily practices can support hormone balance, gut health, metabolism, and energy
• Concrete mistakes most women make with health routines and where to focus for long-term wellbeing
This episode matters because midlife is a time of transition, pressure, and too many mixed messages. Reliable, evidence-based clarity is essential now—whether you're feeling overwhelmed, seeking resilience, or simply want to understand your body's needs so you can age with confidence and vitality. You deserve straight talk and actionable insight, not more confusion.
Episode website: https://www.natalietysdal.com/post/womens-health-cellular-longevity-dr-bhanote
🎙️ Listen now and take the next step toward feeling your best.
📅 New episodes drop every Monday—subscribe for weekly conversations that support women in midlife.
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.

If you've ever been told "your blood sugar is creeping up" or left a doctor's office with more confusion than answers about managing type 2 diabetes, you're not alone. Many women in midlife face hidden risks, conflicting health advice, and a sense that lifelong medication is the only path forward. What if taking charge could start with a few simple, evidence-backed tweaks and real-world strategies? In this episode, the focus keyword "type 2 diabetes" comes into clear, practical focus for real life.
Type 2 diabetes is often considered a progressive, incurable condition, especially for women over forty facing hormonal changes, family history, or creeping health concerns. But guest Chris Reed, author and entrepreneur, shares his journey of reversing type 2 diabetes after a life-changing diagnosis at age forty-five. Without drastic deprivation or complicated rules, Chris explains step by step how he used everyday foods, habit changes, and self-compassion to regain his health, energy, and peace of mind. His experience, grounded in lived research and honest self-reflection, offers reassurance and real options for midlife women who wonder whether lasting change is possible.
What you'll learn:• What A1C numbers really mean and why so many miss early signs of type 2 diabetes
• The role of soluble fiber in managing blood sugar and how to find it in familiar foods
• Why most medications (including GLP-1s) require ongoing commitment—and what you can do if you want to minimize dependence
• How simple adjustments, like eating order or a short walk after meals, can make a measurable difference
• Practical, judgment-free strategies to build healthy habits without intense willpower or giving up favorite foods
Midlife can be a crossroads for health, identity, and daily rhythms, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed or discouraged by rules that don't fit real life. This conversation centers the lived wisdom of women navigating midlife, replacing shame and perfectionism with realistic choices, evidence, and practical encouragement. If you want clarity, options, and grounded hope about type 2 diabetes, even if it runs in your family or feels inevitable, this episode offers validation and actionable insight.
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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.
Natalie Tysdal is a health journalist, not a licensed medical professional. This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.