EP 79: What if I told you that changing your eating window during the day could help your midlife mind and body in 6 different ways? Would you consider intermittent fasting to lose weight, have a more clear mind, and reduce inflammation? Of course, consult your doctor because everybody's health situation is different and it neeeds to be right for you. We are in a time where we are now emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the female midlife aging process and embracing it from a place of empowerment and education, not shame and embarrassment. Want to know more about hormone balancing, brain fog, weight loss, detoxification, and the midlife experience?  Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation called, “Ditch the Diet Mentality: Intermittent Fasting Ideas for Weight Loss & Brain Fog.” My guest, Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner, CEO, and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, shares her expertise in intermittent fasting and women's health. We talk about her personal journey and career pivot, what I call the “midlife remix”. Cynthia advocates for women to listen to their bodies and put in the “work” to create healthy habits for optimal health and wellness. Some Highlights:  The Midlife Remix [00:03:33] Cynthia Thurlow talks about her personal journey and career pivot, and how she developed her work in intermittent fasting and women's health to help reduce the feeling of shame about midlife and menopausal. Intermittent Fasting and Menopause [00:43:16] Cynthia explains how intermittent fasting can help women in perimenopause and menopause manage their hormones and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Travel and Eating Habits [00:25:30] Cynthia and Sarah discuss their eating habits while traveling and how sometimes it's okay to indulge and not stick to a strict eating schedule. Weightlifting and Fasting [01:36:15] Cynthia talks about the importance of challenging oneself during weightlifting and how fasting affects exercise performance. Ability to Change [01:45:25] Cynthia emphasizes the importance of recognizing the ability to change and evolve throughout one's lifetime, especially during menopause. She encourages women to embrace this concept and make lifestyle changes that are hard but doable and worth it. Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me! THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/79 THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com