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Описание: Welcome back to another empowering episode of the Nutrition and Life Podcast! In today’s conversation, host Lisa Franz welcomes the insightful Dr. Deb Butler, chiropractor turned life coach, nutritionist, and creator of the Thinner Peace Process—to dive deep into the mind-body connection, mindful eating, menopause, and building a peaceful relationship with food and self.

How do our mindsets around food evolve over time, and why do so many people find themselves stuck in emotional eating cycles, especially during life transitions like menopause? Dr. Deb Butler shares her personal journey from 35 years in chiropractic care to coaching women through the transformation that comes with age, and illustrates practical ways to reconnect with your body, create sustainable habits, and thrive in your 50s and beyond.

Get ready for heartfelt stories, actionable advice, and mindset shifts for anyone ready to embrace meaningful change and inner peace—without dieting, restriction, or guilt.

Sit back, relax, and let’s unpack the episode!

Timestamp Overview:

[00:00] – Introduction to Dr. Deb Butler
[00:46] – Deb’s Journey: From Chiropractic to Life Coaching
[02:07] – Navigating Menopause & Mindset Shifts
[04:12] – Menopause: Brain Restructuring and Identity Change
[06:18] – Why We Don’t Do What We “Should” Do
[08:57] – Putting the Play Back in Exercise & Joyful Living
[13:13] – Mindful Eating: The Hunger Scale Method
[19:44] – How to Handle Emotional Eating
[23:22] – Wisdom and Mind-Body Connection in Your 50s
[25:05] – Modern Food Environment & Hunger Cues
[27:03] – Thinner Peace Process Explained
[30:52] – Mindfulness, Joy Eating & Making Peace with Food
[33:13] – Coaching vs. Dieting: The Difference
[39:13] – Aging Well: Food as Medicine
[41:01] – Wrapping Up & Resources

Key Discussion Points:

Deb’s Story & Midlife Realignment
35 years as a chiropractor; switched focus to helping others with mind obstacles.

Embracing wisdom and self-discovery during menopause.
Menopause & Brain Restructuring

Lisa Franz discusses new research around menopause as a powerful life phase.

The transition as an opportunity for personal growth, teaching, and “crystallized intelligence.”

Barriers to Change

The “shoulds” vs. authentic desires—why clarity and self-alignment matter.

Reconnecting with joy, play, and what truly lights you up.

Mindful Eating and the Hunger Scale

Dr. Deb Butler explains using a scale from -10 (starving) to +10 (stuffed) to rediscover hunger and fullness cues.

Identifying emotional vs. physical hunger as the basis for change.

Emotional Eating Strategies

Developing awareness around using food for comfort.

Practical steps for differentiating and feeling emotions without turning to food.

Navigating Modern Food Challenges

Aligning hunger cues despite processed foods and quick delivery options.

Focusing on fuel foods (nutritious choices) 70–80% of the time, joy eating 20–30%.

The Thinner Peace Process

Making peace with food, body, and mind.

Learning to enjoy all foods without restriction, through mindfulness and self-connection.

Mindfulness in Action

How to enjoy food with intention, avoid filling emotional holes with snacks, and build new habits.

Viewing food as medicine and a source of empowerment during midlife.

Coaching vs. Dieting

Ditching the quick-fix mentality and restrictive diets for long-term change.

Building your own connection to hunger and fullness as a personal guide.

Follow Dr. Deb Butler:

Podcast: Thinner Peace Podcast – https://drdebbutler.com/podcast/

Instagram:   / drdebbutler  

Website: https://drdebbutler.com/

Youtube: ‪@dr.debbutler4544‬

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