144. The Real Reason Diets Don't Work After 40 (And What Actually Does) | with Juliana Leamen

What if you could use “weight release” to get back to who you were always meant to be?

💬 Episode Summary:

In this empowering conversation, I sit down with Juliana Leamen, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, podcast host, and bestselling author, to explore a radically different approach to weight loss and wellness in midlife.

Juliana brings the receipts—blending science, functional genomics, and feminine wisdom—to help high-achieving women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s ditch the punishment-based wellness playbook and reconnect with their bodies. She shares how unlocking her own DNA helped her release over 30 pounds—and how you can do the same, without self-abandonment or shame.

We dive into:

• The difference between weight loss and weight release—and why it matters
• Why so much wellness advice feels like a full-time job for midlife women
• The hidden masculine energy driving burnout in your body
• How functional DNA testing can help you customize your health strategy
• Why trying to "fix" your body is a losing game—and what to do instead

This is your permission slip to stop hustling your way to health. There's a smarter, softer, science-backed path—and Juliana is here to walk you through it.

🧠 About Juliana Leamen:

Juliana is the founder of Naturally Joyous Inc., host of the Confidence From Within podcast, and author of the bestselling book Release – A Woman's Guide to Releasing Weight in Midlife Through Becoming Your Body’s Best Friend. She holds a Master’s in Science, is board-certified by The American Association of Natural Wellness Practitioners, and specializes in functional DNA testing for weight management and longevity in perimenopause and post-menopause.

After releasing 30+ pounds by applying what she teaches, Juliana helps other high-achieving midlife women shift to a functional and feminine approach to wellness—one that works with their bodies instead of against them.

🔗 Links & Resources:

• Learn more about Juliana’s work: naturallyjoyous.ca
• Grab her bestselling book: Release – A Woman's Guide to Releasing Weight in Midlife

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