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Wintering well: how to resist burnout and body shame during holidays with Sally Duffin | Ep 195
Episode 195
Wednesday, 10 December, 2025
The festive season promises joy, connection and celebration, but for many of us, it also brings a surge of pressure, exhaustion and body shame.Between shifting hormones, shorter days, family expectations, and the myth of “New Year, New You,” winter can feel like a battle you didn’t sign up for, especially for midlife women.This episode is a deep, compassionate guide to wintering well. Together with our guest, Sally Duffin, we look at how we can honour our body’s natural rhythms, protect our energy, and navigate the season without sacrificing our well-being.We explore why the body changes during perimenopause and menopause, especially in winter, and why fighting biology with strict diets, over-giving, or pushing through fatigue only leads to burnout.You’ll learn how modern holiday culture clashes with ancient winter rhythms, and how understanding this can finally release the guilt around cravings, tiredness, and needing more rest.Inside this conversation, we cover:The real reason winter feels harder for midlife women (it’s not lack of willpower)Why weight loss pressure in January is biologically and emotionally counterproductiveThe emotional toll of “being everything to everyone” during the holidaysHow to set strong, unapologetic boundaries, including using “no” as a complete sentencePractical nutrition strategies to stabilise energy and mood through the seasonHow to enjoy festive food without blood sugar crashes or guiltAlcohol habits, portion sizes and the power of a nourishing breakfastThe role of morning daylight, rest and slow evenings in supporting hormonal balanceLetting go of perfectionism and sharing the seasonal load instead of carrying it allThis episode is especially for women in perimenopause or menopause who feel overwhelmed, criticised (internally or externally), or pressured to “keep up” at a time when their body is asking for something different.If you’re craving a calmer, kinder, more grounded festive season, these insights will help you reconnect with yourself, reclaim your energy, and step into winter with confidence, not shame.Sally Duffin is a health writer, speaker, nutrition practitioner, and author of ‘Natural Nutrition for Perimenopause – What to eat to feel good and stay sane’.Her friendly, compassionate, and practical approach to nutrition has helped hundreds of peri/menopausal women enjoy life-changing transformations in their health and well-being.She also writes about nutrition and natural health for wellness brands, supplement companies, and solo practitioners. You can find her free newsletter - Natural Nutrition for the Midlife Shift - on Substack.You can find out more about Sally and her work here:Website: www.nutritioninyork.co.ukInstagram: @nutritioninyorkLinkedIn: Sally DuffinSubstack newsletter: Natural Nutrition for the Midlife Shift
