Episode 16: Menopause, Body Image, and Eating Disorders with Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDS-C (Part 1)

<p><strong>Menopause, Body Image &amp; Eating Disorders: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDS-C (Part 1)</strong></p><p>Can menopause trigger body image struggles—or even increase the risk of disordered eating? As hormones shift and our bodies change, many women find themselves navigating a complex mix of metabolic changes, body dissatisfaction, and conflicting messages about what aging &quot;should&quot; look like.</p><p>In Part 1 of our conversation with registered dietitian and internationally recognized eating disorder expert Jessica Setnick, Laura Cipullo and Shannon Herbert explore the intersection of <strong>menopause, body image, eating disorders, and insulin resistance</strong>. Together, they discuss why midlife can be a particularly vulnerable time for women, how body image concerns evolve throughout adulthood, and why eating disorders don&#39;t have an age limit.</p><p>Jessica also shares her personal experiences with body image and body acceptance, offering an honest and compassionate perspective on aging in a culture that often celebrates youth while stigmatizing natural body changes.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you&#39;ll learn:</p><p>• Why menopause can intensify body image concerns<br>• How hormonal changes and insulin resistance influence metabolism and overall health<br>• The connection between menopause and eating disorder risk<br>• Why eating disorders can emerge—or re-emerge—during midlife<br>• Jessica Setnick&#39;s personal journey toward body acceptance<br>• Practical strategies for navigating body changes with self-compassion instead of self-criticism<br>• How healthcare professionals can better support women through menopause without reinforcing diet culture</p><p>Whether you&#39;re experiencing symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, supporting someone through this transition, or you&#39;re a healthcare professional working with women in midlife, this episode offers evidence-based insights and practical guidance for cultivating a healthier relationship with food, your body, and the aging process.</p><p><strong>About Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDS-C</strong></p><p>Jessica Setnick is a registered dietitian and internationally recognized eating disorder expert with decades of experience helping individuals recover from eating disorders. She is a sought-after educator, speaker, and advocate dedicated to improving eating disorder care through compassionate, evidence-based nutrition counseling and professional education.</p><p>You can learn more about Jessica&#39;s work at her website, https://www.jessicasetnick.com/</p><p><strong>Don&#39;t miss Part 2</strong>, where we dive into looksmaxxing, social media&#39;s influence on body image, the Four Hungers framework, and the essential questions every healthcare provider should ask to identify eating disorders earlier.</p><p><strong>Topics:</strong> menopause, perimenopause, menopause nutrition, body image, eating disorders, insulin resistance, women&#39;s health, healthy aging, body acceptance, eating disorder recovery, registered dietitian, menopause metabolism.</p>