In Episode 52, I’m joined by Nicole Gribble, owner and coach at This is Living Nutrition, and a coach at one of Australia’s most popular gyms—Fitstop.

Nicole works with adults across all life stages, but many of her clients happen to be midlife women—navigating stress, hormonal changes, and the question we all ask at some point:

“Why am I doing everything ‘right’ and still feel so tired?”

Together, we explore how nutrition can be a key player in reclaiming your energy, how to move away from all-or-nothing thinking around food, and what a realistic, flexible approach looks like in real life.

Whether you’re in the depths of burnout or just curious about how food could support your wellbeing more effectively, this episode is packed with practical tips and compassionate insights.

Grab a cuppa—or throw on your headphones while you meal prep or unwind—and let’s get into it.

Guest - Connect with Nicole Gribble: the owner and coach behind This is Living Nutrition and a coach at the popular Australian gym Fitstop. With a strong foundation in both nutrition and functional fitness, Nicole supports adults of all ages—both men and women—to find balance, energy, and nourishment through realistic, no-BS nutrition strategies. While she doesn’t exclusively work with midlife women, many of her clients fall into this stage of life and are navigating stress, hormonal shifts, and burnout. Nicole helps her clients break free from diet culture and perfectionism around food so they can feel empowered and supported in their everyday lives.

Host - Shannon Swales: a psychologist dedicated to empowering individuals with essential mental health skills to prevent, navigate & grow from midlife burnout. Having overcome burnout in her early midlife, Shannon guides others from chronic stress to wellness with balance & empathy. Join her as she shares transformative experiences & insights on growth through adversity.

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