In this eye-opening episode of Menopause Mastery, our host sits down with Tricia Nelson—an emotional eating expert, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author—to uncover the hidden causes of food cravings and emotional eating, especially during menopause. Tricia shares must-know insights on why we turn to food for comfort, the difference between emotional eating and true hunger, and why traditional dieting often fails—plus practical strategies to break the cycle and regain control of your eating habits.

Learn how stress, hormone shifts, and past patterns influence your cravings and what you can do today to develop a healthier relationship with food. If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and find yourself struggling with food addiction, binge eating, or constant cravings, this conversation is a must-listen. Whether you’re trying to lose weight or simply want to stop feeling controlled by food, Tricia provides the tools and mindset shifts you need to heal your hunger and create lasting change.

Chapters:

0:00 Menopause Mastery Intro

0:09 Introducing Tricia

1:25 Tricia’s Journey with Emotional Eating

4:41 Signs You Might Be an Emotional Eater

7:56 The Science Behind Food Addiction

11:41 Why Sugar & Processed Foods Keep You Hooked

17:46 Emotional Eating vs. True Hunger: How to Tell the Difference

24:00 Nighttime Cravings: Why They Happen & How to Stop Them

32:12 Breaking Free from Dieting & Finding Food Freedom

40:03 Final Takeaways & How to Heal Your Hunger

Links:

Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/

FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec

Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/

Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/

Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com

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Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.

In this eye-opening episode of Menopause Mastery, our host sits down with Dr. Doni Wilson—a renowned naturopathic doctor, midwife, clinical nutritionist, and best-selling author—to uncover the hidden risks of HPV during menopause and how to take control of your health. Dr. Doni shares must-know insights on HPV, cervical cancer risks, and the limitations of conventional medicine’s "watch and wait" approach—plus practical strategies to clear the virus naturally and strengthen your immune system. Learn why stress, hormone shifts, and microbiome imbalances make midlife women more vulnerable, and how to boost your body's defenses with nutrition, functional medicine, and holistic therapies. If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, this conversation is a must-listen. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with HPV or want to stay proactive about your health, Dr. Doni provides the knowledge and tools to help you protect yourself, take action, and reduce cervical cancer risks.

Links:

Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/

FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec

Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/

Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/

Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com

Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:

Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettyAMurrayCN/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/

Connect with with Dr. Doni Wilson:

Website: https://doctordoni.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdoniwilson/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdoniwilson/

Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.