In this liberating conversation, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back Lisa Kilgour, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, speaker, and faculty member at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, for a discussion that challenges everything women have been taught about food, bodies, and aging. Lisa opens with a provocative idea: the return of the "skinny aesthetic" happens precisely when women become too powerful, and choosing to be well-fed, well-rested, and well-nourished is itself a political statement. Together, they unpack why so many women in midlife have no idea what it means to be truly fed—confusing the bare minimum with genuine nourishment—and how that gap shows up as low energy, poor sleep, and the evening craving monster.
Lisa explains why the protein craze has gone too far, why undereating carbohydrates raises cortisol and disrupts sleep, and why the number on the scale should never come at the expense of muscle and bone. She shares her powerful "grown-ass woman body" philosophy, the story of the half-eaten brownie that marked a client's freedom from food rules, and practical, unfussy strategies for making breakfast and lunch the anchors of a well-nourished day. Listeners will also hear why cravings are not a willpower failure but a language to be learned. Tune in for a conversation that will change how you think about your body, your plate, and your worth.
Episode Highlights:
Why the "well-fed" feeling most women know is actually just survival
How undereating carbs raises cortisol and sabotages sleep in perimenopause
Why eating protein early in the day quiets cravings and supports energy
The truth about BMI charts and chasing a teenage body in midlife
Practical, low-effort meal strategies for women who are tired of cooking
Why cravings are a signal to listen to, not a battle to win
If you have ever felt like food is a constant negotiation, this episode is your invitation to put down the reins and finally be fed.
You can find more about Lisa at lisakilgour.com, and her book Undieting is available wherever books are sold.
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