Takeaways

• Self-care is essential for mental and emotional well-being.
• Establishing boundaries and nurturing authentic friendships are crucial for self-care.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Importance of Self-Care
• 06:03 The Impact of Self-Care on Mental Health
• 12:18 The Healing Power of Journaling
• 19:12 The Value of Authentic Friendships

summaryIn this episode of the Serenity Health and Wellbeing podcast, Sarah Cassels discusses the impact of weight scales on self-perception, particularly for women in midlife. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on holistic health markers rather than numbers, advocating for a shift in mindset towards nourishment and self-acceptance. Sarah shares insights on hormonal changes,

the concept of weight set point, and practical steps to foster a healthier relationship with food and body image. The episode concludes with a call to embrace strength and confidence in midlife, moving away from the pressures of weight loss.

takeaways

• The number on the scales tells you little about your health.
• In midlife, focusing on weight can be unhelpful.
• Hormonal changes affect weight and self-perception.
• Scales can create frustration and encourage unhealthy habits.
• It's important to focus on how you feel, not just weight.
• Dieting can raise your body's natural weight set point.
• Nourishment should take precedence over restriction.
• Managing stress positively impacts weight and health.
• A month without scales can change your relationship with food.
• Health in midlife is about strength, confidence, and peace.

Sound Bites

• "The scales are a very blunt, outdated tool."
• "Dieting itself can be counterproductive."
• "Put the scales away for January."

Chapters

00:00Introduction to Midlife Health and Wellbeing

00:54The Impact of Scales on Self-Perception

03:50Reframing Health Beyond the Scales

06:47Understanding Hormonal Changes and Weight Set Point

09:33Practical Steps for a Healthier Relationship with Food

10:30Conclusion: Embracing Strength and Confidence in Midlife

Dr. Andrew Jenkinson (2020) - Why We Eat (Too Much)

Dr.Andrew Jenkinson (2024) - How To Eat (and Still Lose Weight)

Making 2026 Your Happiest and Healthiest Yet isn’t about dramatic transformations or quick fixes. It’s about taking a gentler, more realistic approach to wellbeing — one that fits into real life and supports you through the changes that midlife brings.

In this podcast we look at 7 tips to set you on the road for a happy and healthy 2026.

By the end of this podcast you will have 7 Tips for a Healthy and Happy 2026 These are:

• New Years Resolutions and reframing rather than unrealistic goals that set us up to fail
• Choosing a Word of the Year that will give you a steady compass, rather than a long list of things you want to fix or achieve.
• Encouraging you to start journalling and practising gratitude
• Encouraging to protect one or more daily rituals
• Adjusting your pace with the Year
• Shifting you mind away from a number on the scales
• Encouraging you to find your 'Why?'

This is a space for honest conversations, evidence-based guidance, and quiet encouragement.

This is a place to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters to you. So whether you’re listening while out walking, driving, or simply taking a few moments for yourself. I am so glad you’re here.

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With today’s Five Festive Tips, I wanted to share something gentle and practical as we head into the busiest few weeks of the year.

So, make yourself a cuppa, get comfy, and let’s dive in.

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In today’s pocket size podcast, I am going to be sharing with you Five Daily Rituals that you can incorporate into your every day life to improve your health.

So, make yourself a cuppa, get comfy, and let’s dive in.

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Today’s episode is a really special one because My Book, Living Well - Finding Simplicity After the Storm is being published in 2026, and I want to tell you all about it.

So, make yourself a cuppa, get comfy, and let’s dive in.

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Today, I wanted to share My Story of how I went from being an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the NHS to becoming an author, lifestyle coach, and the founder of Serenity Health & Wellbeing.

So, make yourself a cuppa, get comfy, and let’s dive in.

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