Ever feel like your body has a mind of its own after 40? Yeah, us too. This week on Keep It Real AF, we’re diving into the rollercoaster that is menopause, hormones, and weight loss.

Emily gets real about her journey through weight gain, menopause struggles, and what finally clicked for her when nothing else was working. We unpack what actually helped her feel strong, confident, and like herself again.

Plus, we’re talking gym fashion (what’s too much?), red light therapy (is it Botox in a handheld device?), and TV obsessions.

Grab your coffee, green juice, or something stronger—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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Links to some of the stuff mentioned:

Unlocking the Secrets of Menopause What Emily Said she Listened to for Menopause Guidance

Ozempic & Weight Loss Meds: Options, Side Effects, and Alternatives– What Emily said she listened to about semaglutide options

Chestal Pellets by Boiron- Stef’s homeopathic flu and clod remedies

Oscillococcinum by Boiron– Stef’s homeopathic flu and clod remedies

Why I Started the Keep It Real AF Podcast

The Keep It Real AF Podcast started as a fun friend project, but if I’m keeping it real, it brought me back to the core reason why I started Food & Mood in the first place- to create space for real, meaningful conversations about the things that matter most.

Each week, we’ll bring you a mix of real talk, relatable stories, and insights from guest experts on topics like skincare and stress management to career advice and hormone health. Whether you’re folding laundry, getting a walk in, or stealing a quiet moment to yourself, we hope this podcast makes you feel a little more connected, a little more inspired, and a lot more seen.

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    This episode is brought to you by The Food & Mood Lab.