Done with Dieting: Total Health for Women 40+ with Elizabeth Sherman
You’ve tried the diets. You’ve done the research. You know what you’re supposed to do. And you’re still stuck.
Done with Dieting: Total Health for Women 40+ is for women who are exhausted by the start-over cycle and ready to understand why nothing has stuck, and what to actually do about it.
Host Elizabeth Sherman is a Master Certified Life and Health Coach with 20 years of experience working with women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. Each episode gets into the real reasons health habits break down in this stage of life, including hormonal shifts, depleted capacity, years of diet history, and a nervous system that never fully gets to rest.
This isn’t another wellness show telling you to eat less and move more. It’s a show that helps you understand what’s actually going on in your body and your life, so you can start making changes that hold.
New episodes weekly. Start with the 8 Basic Habits guide at elizabethsherman.com/habits.
Done with Dieting: Total Health for Women 40+ with Elizabeth Sherman
255: Becoming Fierce with Julie Steed
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Divorce and empty nest can feel like an emotional earthquake… and then your body starts acting weird on top of it. Sleep gets choppy. Appetite is all over the place. Your energy tanks. And suddenly your “midlife health issues” feel even more confusing because you can’t tell what’s hormones, what’s stress, and what’s just sheer life overload.
In this episode, I’m joined by Julie Steed—certified life coach and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach—who helps divorced empty nesters rebuild their lives (and themselves) without treating divorce like a life sentence.
We talk about why this season hits your body so hard, what women often get wrong about “being strong,” and how Julie’s FIERCE framework helps women move from survival mode to a real, exciting next chapter.
If you’re trying to get your health, weight, and energy back on track while your life is changing fast… this conversation will help you feel less crazy—and a lot more capable.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Why divorce + empty nest can trigger “random” weight gain, cravings, and fatigue
- What emotional resilience actually looks like (and why it matters for health)
- How to rebuild your next chapter without forcing “perfect” habits
What You Can Do Right Now
Start by treating this season like a stabilization phase, not a self-improvement project. Pick 1–2 “non-negotiable basics” that protect your energy: a simple breakfast you can repeat, a minimum movement plan you can actually do, and a sleep routine that’s realistic—even if it’s imperfect. The goal is to reduce decision fatigue and give your body consistency when everything else feels uncertain.
The Listener Takeaway: Why This Episode Matters
If you’re in midlife and wondering why your health feels harder than it used to—this episode connects the dots between life transition stress and the symptoms you’re dealing with: weight changes, low energy, cravings, poor sleep, and feeling like you can’t get it together.
More importantly, it gives you a way to move forward that doesn’t require you to “be fine” first. You’ll hear why “hard” isn’t an indicator of failure—it’s often the doorway to growth. And you’ll walk away with a clearer, kinder strategy for rebuilding your health while you rebuild your life.
RESOURCES - Mentioned resources in the episode
- Better Because of Divorce Challenge: https://juliesteedcoaching.com/challenge
- The FIERCE Sisterhood (apply/learn more): https://juliesteedcoaching.com/apply-program
- Facebook group: Create Your New Life After Divorce and Empty Nest: https://www.facebook.com/groups/782137499436219
- Julie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliesteedcoaching/
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If you’re a woman in midlife who wants better health without obsessing over weight, you’re in the right place. I’m Elizabeth Sherman, a life and health coach and host of the Total Health in Midlife Podcast.
After coaching hundreds of women, I know the real problem usually isn’t “not enough information” – it’s too much of it, and not knowing where to start. With close to 300 episodes, this show can feel that way too.
To make it easy, I created a free Listener’s Roadmap that helps you figure out which episodes are right for you right now. Tell me what you’re struggling with – low energy, emotional eating, stress, sleep, exercise, or all of the above – and I’ll point you to a curated path of episodes and resources to get you moving.
Download your free roadmap at https://elizabethsherman.com/roadmap.
