Menopause, Intuitive Eating & Rebuilding Trust with the Body with Kathleen McDermott

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Menopause, Intuitive Eating & Rebuilding Trust with the Body Guest: Kathleen McDermott, RNFounder, Women & Balance Episode Description What if the struggle with food and body changes in midlife isn’t about willpower — but biology? In this episode of Sexy in Your 60s™, Dvora sits down with Kathleen McDermott, a registered nurse with over 25 years of experience, Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist, and Intuitive Eating Counselor, to unpack what’s really happening in the female body during perimenopause and menopause. Even as a nurse, Kathleen found menopause confusing, under-explained, and isolating. That personal experience led her to bridge nursing science with compassionate coaching — helping women 40+ rebuild trust with food, understand their changing bodies, and move away from restriction and diet culture. Together, Dvora and Kathleen explore why traditional dieting backfires in midlife, how hormones quietly impact heart, bone, and metabolic health, and why intuitive eating is not about “eating whatever you want,” but about nourishment, awareness, and nervous system regulation. This conversation is grounded, honest, and deeply reassuring — especially for women who feel frustrated, exhausted, or disconnected from their bodies in this season of life. About the Guest Kathleen McDermott, RN is a women’s life and health coach, Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist, and Intuitive Eating Counselor. After more than 25 years in nursing — including leadership and bedside care — she founded Women & Balance, where she supports women navigating perimenopause and menopause with education, compassion, and evidence-based strategies. Kathleen helps women reconnect with their bodies, make peace with food, and create sustainable habits that support energy, mood, and long-term health — without restriction or perfection. Connect with Kathleen 🌐 Website: https://womenandbalance.com 📸 Instagram: @womenandbalance 📧 Email: womenandbalance@gmail.com About the Host Dvora Citron, RN, MS, NBC-HWC is a nurse, health and well-being