Perimenopause Food Guilt: How to Stop Fighting Your Body | Amber Caudle

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "*If I could just be more disciplined, I'd feel better about my body*"? When your body starts changing in perimenopause, that familiar urge to tighten the rules can return—even after years of working on your relationship with food. In this episode of Living Life Naturally, Lynne Wadsworth welcomes chef, eating psychology coach, and author, Amber Caudle, for a compassionate conversation about moving from self-control to self-trust. Amber opens up about her long history of dieting and disordered eating, finding greater peace with food, and navigating another layer of body changes in perimenopause. She shares how she began reconsidering her workouts, allowing more recovery, and asking what her body needed rather than immediately trying to change it. Together, Lynne and Amber explore: • How changing energy and body composition can bring old food fears back. • The pressure to be perfect with food and exercise. • Amber's perspective on stress, rushed meals, and emotional eating. • Giving yourself permission to sit down and enjoy a meal. • Simple food preparation that supports nourishment and enjoyment. • Building a definition of strength that includes emotional resilience and rest. Amber also introduces her book, *Hungry: Reclaiming Food Freedom and Finding Peace in Your Body*, and the hope she wants readers to take from her story. A gentle place to begin: choose one meal this week to enjoy sitting down, with fewer distractions, and notice the experience without grading yourself. **Connect with Amber:** Website: https://www.nourishyourpowers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambercaudlela/ Book information: https://gethungrybook.com/ **Connect With Lynne** Lynne's private community for women who want to feel healthier, lighter, and more confident in midlife. 👉 JOIN HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women   Website: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth ✨ FREE GIFT FOR YOU: Download my free guide: 5 Essential Steps for Flourishing in Midlife: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/flourish-in-midlife/  Complimentary connection call: https://calendly.com/lynnewadsworth/30min **Content note**: This episode includes discussion of restriction, bingeing, and body image. The conversation is for general education and includes personal experiences. It does not replace individualized care from qualified healthcare professionals. **Disclaimer** *The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health condition. It isn't a substitute for personalized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.*