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The Family Fork: Nutrition For Moms In Perimenopause

The Family Fork: Nutrition For Moms In Perimenopause

Hosted by Ashley Malik | Insights inspired by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Mark Hyman, and Mel Robbins 100 Episodes Jul 21, 2026

The Family Fork is a podcast dedicated to helping moms navigate perimenopause nutrition and weight loss. Hosted by Ashley Malik, a certified mindset coach and former therapist, the show provides practical advice for preparing healthy family meals. Each episode covers anti-inflammatory swaps, on-the-go eating solutions, and mindset techniques to stay consistent with nutrition goals. The podcast aims to simplify the journey toward better health during perimenopause.

Episodes

Poolside Eats & Vacation Treats For Midlife Moms (Best Of Summer 2026)
Poolside Eats & Vacation Treats For Midlife Moms (Best Of Summer 2026) Jul 21, 2026 1408 I'm turning up the volume with this highly-downloaded series -- the best-of episodes that are filled with everything you need to have more fun, spend less time in the kitchen, and still reach your weight loss goals this summer. Food guilt has no business showing up when you're poolside, beachside, or on vacation. Today, I'm walking through 5 simple rules that let you actually enjoy
It's Not Perimenopause: The 3 Stories Sabotaging Your Summer (Best Of Summer 2026)
It's Not Perimenopause: The 3 Stories Sabotaging Your Summer (Best Of Summer 2026) Jul 14, 2026 2140 I'm turning up the volume with this highly-downloaded series -- the best-of episodes that are filled with everything you need to have more fun, spend less time in the kitchen, and still reach your weight loss goals this summer. You can have the workout plan, the meal plan, and the perfectly time-blocked calendar, and still not have the summer you want. This episode is about the one piece that
How to Time Block Your Summer for Better Health (Best Of Summer 2026)
How to Time Block Your Summer for Better Health (Best Of Summer 2026) Jul 7, 2026 1982 I'm turning up the volume with this highly-downloaded series -- the best-of episodes that are filled with everything you need to have more fun, spend less time in the kitchen, and still reach your weight loss goals this summer. If you're feeling the chaos of summer, and if your calendar feels unpredictable, this episode is your sign to get it locked in. Here’s exactly how to time block y
Eat Anti-Inflammatory All Summer, Even on Vacation (And Why It Matters) (Best Of Summer 2026)
Eat Anti-Inflammatory All Summer, Even on Vacation (And Why It Matters) (Best Of Summer 2026) Jun 30, 2026 1754 I'm turning up the volume with this highly-downloaded series -- the best-of episodes that are filled with everything you need to have more fun, spend less time in the kitchen, and still reach your weight loss goals this summer. It’s 95 degrees, you're picking up the kids from camp in 20 minutes, and you have no plan for dinner. Welcome to summer. Here’s how to keep eating anti-inflammato
3-Step Plan For Summer Weight Loss (Best Of Summer 2026)
3-Step Plan For Summer Weight Loss (Best Of Summer 2026) Jun 23, 2026 1683 We're turning up the volume with this highly-downloaded series -- the best episodes that are filled with everything you need to have more fun, spend less time in the kitchen, and still reach your weight loss goals this summer. Summer doesn't have to be the time to slow down and abandon all your health goals. You just need a better plan for this crazy season, so that you can feel confiden
Why You're Not Losing Weight in Perimenopause
Why You're Not Losing Weight in Perimenopause Jun 16, 2026 1404 You're doing all the things to lose weight in perimenopause: eating better, getting your protein in, trying to move more. But the scale? It will not budge. If you've quietly started to wonder "what's the point", this episode is for you.I keep hearing the same thing from women in my world. They feel like they're trying everything and nothing is working, so they've
What Lifestyle Medicine Means For Perimenopause
What Lifestyle Medicine Means For Perimenopause Jun 9, 2026 1502 Ever heard the term “lifestyle medicine”? You probably assume (like I did) that it means to eat well, move your body, and get some sleep. But I actually looked into it and realized there was more to it than I thought. In this episode, I am breaking down the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine, plus the seventh one that nobody else has added before.Lifestyle medicine is a root-cause approach to your he
I Was Wrong About GLP-1s. Here's My Story.
I Was Wrong About GLP-1s. Here's My Story. Jun 2, 2026 1308 If you'd asked me a year ago whether I'd be recording this episode, I would have said no way. For a long time, I had a pretty firm opinion about GLP-1 peptides — and it wasn't a good one. But six months into my own peptide journey, my entire perspective has shifted. And today, I'm sharing the whole honest story with you.If you've struggled with food noise (if you know, you
She Lost Weight, So Why Can't I?
She Lost Weight, So Why Can't I? May 26, 2026 1177 Ever looked at your colleague, your neighbor, or your sister who is successfully losing weight in midlife and quietly wondered "why can't I?!" It doesn't have anything to do with willpower, hormones, or how disciplined she is. In this episode, I'm sharing the one thing that quietly drives every health outcome you have — and how to start building it for yourself.Here's
Eating Clean vs. Anti-Inflammatory for Midlife Weight Loss
Eating Clean vs. Anti-Inflammatory for Midlife Weight Loss May 19, 2026 1080 Feel like you're eating healthy and "clean", but you're still not losing those midlife pounds?You're eating the salad. You ordered the oat milk latte. You swapped your white bread for whole grain. So why isn't the scale moving?Believe it or not, you can be eating clean and still triggering inflammation in your body every single day. And when your body is fighting infl
The Truth About Swimsuit Confidence
The Truth About Swimsuit Confidence May 12, 2026 1437 You said you’d do it differently this year. You’d lose the weight, feel confident at the pool, finally not need a cover-up. And here you are, a few weeks out from summer, in another fitting room, in another swimsuit you can’t even imagine wearing in public. If that loop sounds familiar, this episode is for you.In this episode, I’m getting honest about something I’ve skirted around on this podcast
Maycember Survival for Midlife Moms
Maycember Survival for Midlife Moms May 5, 2026 1438 If you hear the word "Maycember" and you laugh and cry at the same time, this episode is for you. The craziness of all.the.things this month, plus your body is already doing its perimenopause thing on top of it. So how do you actually get through this month with your energy, patience, and sanity intact?In this episode of The Family Fork, I'm sharing my best practices from 23 years o

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