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I’m excited to share my latest podcast feature on Don’t Shrink to Fit—a conversation that dives deep into what it really takes to reclaim your health, joy, and confidence after 40.
In this episode, host Claudia Noriega Bernstein and I talk openly about the realities many women face in midlife: the pressure to “keep it all together,” the emotional eating patterns that often develop under stress, and the disconnect that can arise when our bodies begin to change.
I share my own story—transitioning from a high-achieving career in media and tech to a path of radical self-discovery, deep healing, and ultimately losing over 80 pounds. More importantly, I explain how that transformation was about far more than weight loss. It was about rebuilding trust with my body, regulating my nervous system, and choosing a lifestyle rooted in strength, self-respect, and consistency.
Together, Claudia and I explore:
• Why turning 40 can be the start of your most empowering chapter
• How mindset shifts create long-term change
• What it takes to break out of emotional eating and chronic burnout
• The small, meaningful habits that support women’s health in midlife
• How self-care becomes a non-negotiable when your identity and body begin to shift
This episode is a reminder that transformation doesn’t happen overnight—but it is possible at any age. It begins with small, intentional choices and the willingness to prioritize yourself again.
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Host: Claudia Noriega-Bernstein from Don’t Shrink to Fit Podcast
Terry Tateossian is a Menopause Lifestyle Medicine Coach, Certified Personal Trainer & Nutritionist and the Founder of THOR: The House of Rose, a wellness brand serving women over 40 through retreats, coaching, macro-nutrition and community. As 25-year founder and entrepreneur, Terry spent two and a half decades building and running successful start-up businesses, an experience that put her on the front line of founder burnout long before she could name it. After facing serious health challenges, early onset menopause, and emotional eating while running her agency and raising two children, Terry rebuilt her health in her 40s and lost more than 80 pounds through evidence-based nutrition, training, and mindset work. Today, she helps women get strong, improve confidence, support hormone health, and create a stronger second half of life. Terry has been featured in major media outlets and is available for podcasts, expert commentary, brand collaborations, and speaking engagements on midlife health, reinvention, emotional eating, menopause wellness, and strength training for longevity. Get her free macro calculator (her cookbook companion) to start your journey to back to health.
