Episode 60: Why Aren't You Having a Drink?" And Other Holiday Questions You Don't Owe Anyone an Answer To

Send us your questions & comments Thanksgiving is just five weeks away in Canada followed very quickly by the ramp up to the holiday season. And for many women the holidays can bring a level of anxiety that all of their efforts to embed new healthy habits are going to unravel with the pressure of all of those social events that are often centered around FOOD! In this episode of The Midlife Vitality Project, Joanne Willis gets ahead of the season before it gets ahead of her listeners. Drawing on a real client story — a woman who understands the science, follows her plan, and still found herself anxious at a social event in the summer when someone casually asked why she wasn't having a drink, Joanne breaks down why the holiday season is another common time of year that derails so many women who are otherwise doing everything right. She explains why waiting until "the week of" to buckle down almost never works, and walks through the specific physical and mental habits worth building now, while the pressure is still low, so they're already second nature by the time the real test arrives. In this episode, you'll learn: Why trying a brand-new habit under holiday pressure is set up to fail before it even starts The physical habits worth practicing now so a holiday indulgence doesn't spiral into a full derailment Why the hardest part of the season often isn't the food itself — and what's actually happening underneath those "why aren't you having X" moments A simple way to respond to food-related questions and comments without over-explaining yourself How to walk into a potluck or gathering already prepared, instead of hoping for the best once you're there If you've ever felt that knot in your stomach thinking about the season ahead, this episode gives you a real plan for the next four weeks — not a New Year's-style overhaul in November. Ready to get clarity on what's going on inside your body? Book your Complimentary Root Cause Assessment with Joanne Here . We'll look at your unique situation, identify where your key metabolic imbalances might be and create a roadmap for reclaiming your energy and health — naturally and sustainably. No obligation. Just real answers. Want to learn more about The Metabolic Balance Program - the lab-based nutrition program that is unique as your own fingerprint so you can finally get real health and weight loss results that last? Learn more about myself and the program here . Serving clients virtually in both the UK and Canada!