Show Notes You’ve been told to eat healthy—but suddenly, nothing seems to work. The scale won’t move, your energy crashes after meals, and every expert seems to say something different about carbs and fats. It’s no wonder you feel confused, frustrated, and stuck. In this episode, we’re simplifying what your body actually needs during menopause. Because the issue isn’t that you’re doing it wrong—it’s that your body has changed, and your nutrition needs to change with it. We break down how carbohydrates and fats impact your hormones, metabolism, and energy in midlife. You’ll learn how to stop the cycle of restriction and overeating, stabilize your blood sugar, and fuel your body in a way that supports both physical and emotional resilience. This conversation is about removing confusion, rebuilding trust with your body, and giving you a clear, sustainable path forward—without extremes, guilt, or all-or-nothing thinking. What You Will Learn How carbohydrates support energy, brain function, and hormone balance—and why cutting them too low can backfire in menopause Why healthy fats are essential for hormone production, satiety, and reducing midlife cravings How to structure your meals to avoid energy crashes, nighttime overeating, and blood sugar swings About Our Guest Stephanie Shaw is the host of the Hello Hot Flash podcast, where she educates and empowers women navigating midlife and menopause through science-backed health conversations and faith-centered perspectives. She is also the creator of the limited-series podcast Christian Women and Menopause. To learn more about our guest, click here: https://hellohotflash.com/episodes/carbs-fats-midlife-women Additional Resources Join me for an interactive workshop where together, we will map out a practical menopause meal plan using simple macro principles so you understand how protein, carbohydrates, and fats support energy, metabolism, and hormonal changes. You’ll also build a daily faith practice to help anchor your mindset, strengthen resilience, and stay steady through this season of transition: https://hellohotflash.com/workshop The limited-series podcast Christian Women and Menopause teaches what the Bible says about stress, anxiety, health, and confidence in midlife.