176: Menopause—Weight, Health, Changing Bodies and Eating Disorders in ages 50+

Erica Leon is a registered dietitian who is passionate about speaking up about the changes that occur with bodies, weight, food, relationships, etc. during menopause. She and Paige explore the science behind menopause and body changes and talk about how to avoid the pitfalls of diet culture unique to this time.

 

Erica Leon is the owner of Erica Leon Nutrition, an outpatient group nutrition practice in White Plains, NY. With more than 30 years of experience, she and her team help individuals develop a positive relationship with food and work tirelessly to treat and prevent eating disorders and disordered eating in adults, adolescents, children and families. She is certified as an eating disorder dietitian with The International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals, and as an Intuitive Eating Counselor. She has taken a special interest in recent years to create more resources and spaces for women experiencing menopause and body changes that accompany this time of life.

 

Links mentioned:

• Erica's website: https://ericaleon.com/
• Positive Nutrition® Academy: online courses and webinars
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