Have you ever looked at your body in midlife and thought…

"How am I gaining weight when I’m doing everything I used to do?"

Same workouts.

Same eating habits.

Same discipline.

I can TOTALLY relate.

But, it goes beyond just your diet and exercise. In this episode, I discuss the multifaceted reasons behind midlife weight gain, then offer practical strategies for managing weight and embracing your midlife body with love and compassion during (peri)menopause and beyond.

Topics covered:

00:00 Multi-layered Midlife Changes in our body

20:00 Strategies for Weight Management in Midlife

Key Takeaways:

Speak life and compassion over your body.

Don't underestimate the power of sleep deprivation.

Weight gain goes beyond hormones.

DM me on Instagram with any questions or to share what has been working for you to maintain your weight.

And if you’ve been interested in trying Black Girl Vitamins, you can receive 20% off as a first-time customer using my code: DRJOY20

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The result was never just the body.

I am back on a movement and exercise journey because yes, I fell off AGAIN.

As we navigate through life, it’s common to hit periods where we feel stuck or frustrated, especially when we don’t see the results we desire. And sometimes, we focus so much on the end results that we overlook the little wins.

In this episode, I share personal insights on how to stay motivated when results are not immediately visible, emphasizing the importance of trusting the process, recognizing internal victories, and maintaining a bigger WHY, especially in health and personal growth journeys.

Topics covered:

00:00 Introduction: Embracing the Journey

01:57 Trusting the Process: A Personal Story

05:24 The Struggle with Expectations and Results

10:46 Recognizing Internal Changes

15:05 Finding Your Bigger Why

17:12 The Importance of Patience and Grace

20:21 Celebrating Small Victories

24:39 Looking Ahead: Future Topics on Weight Management

Key Takeaways:

Recognize the importance of internal health over external results.

Be patient with your body.

It’s not just about how we look; it’s about how we feel.

DM me on Instagram to share your journey of getting to your goal while waiting for results.

And if you’ve been interested in trying Black Girl Vitamins, you can receive 20% off as a first-time customer using my code: DRJOY20

Subscribe to my website www.drjoyel.com to get updates about future events!!

#motivation #patience #internalvictories #midlife #midlifeblackwomen #MenopauseWellness #Innerwork #Resilience #SelfAwareness #Gratitude #Menopause #PrioritizeYOU #Caregiving #SelfAdvocacy #MenopauseMoguls #Changeyourresponse #Perimenopause #OvercomingChallenges #WomenEmpowerment #blackwomeninbusiness #wellnesscoaching #over40women #over50women

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What do you do when the degrees are earned, the promotions happen, the children are cared for, everybody else is okay…but you still feel disconnected from yourself?

Let's explore what it means for Black women in midlife to shift from simply surviving to intentionally stewarding their wellness, peace, and purpose.

From the pressure to constantly perform and be “the strong one” to the emotional and physical toll of living in survival mode, this episode explains how midlife can become an invitation to reconnect with yourself beyond achievement and productivity.

Key Takeaways:

Wellness is bigger than weight loss or exercise—it’s about finally giving yourself permission to live with joy, alignment, and peace.

Embrace rest without guilt.

**SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT**

I’m excited to share that I’ve recently stepped into a new role as one of the Medical Advisors for Black Girl Vitamins. This position aligns with my mission to expand education around optimizing the health and wellness of Black women.

If you already use Black Girl Vitamins products, I would genuinely love your honest feedback — both positive and negative. DM me on Instagram

Your experiences matter and help inform meaningful conversations around what Black women truly need and deserve to be healthy and well.

And if you’ve been interested in trying a product, you can receive 20% off as a first-time customer using my code: DRJOY20

#reclaimwellness #stewardship #purpose #midlifeblackwomen #midlife #MenopauseWellness #Innerwork #Resilience #SelfAwareness #Gratitude #Menopause #PrioritizeYOU #Caregiving #SelfAdvocacy #MenopauseMoguls #Changeyourresponse #Perimenopause #OvercomingChallenges #WomenEmpowerment #blackwomeninbusiness #wellnesscoaching #over40women #over50women

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