Strong Over Skinny with Dr. Sara Tariq
About this episode
Jessica Valant and Dr. Sara Tariq discuss the importance of strength over being skinny and provide strategies for women's health in midlife.
In this powerful episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica sits down with Dr. Sara Tarek to challenge the harmful myths women have been told about health, weight, aging and what it truly means to thrive in midlife and beyond. Together, they unpack why chasing “skinny” often leaves women feeling exhausted, discouraged and disconnected from their bodies — and why building strength, resilience and metabolic health is a far more sustainable path forward. Dr. Tarek explains how childhood experiences, cultural messaging and chronic stress can quietly shape our relationship with food, exercise and self-worth for decades. She also shares practical, evidence-based strategies to support long-term health, including simple daily movement, sleep, mindset shifts, hormone therapy considerations and the surprising power of a short walk after meals. You’ll learn: Why metabolic health matters more than the number on the scale How menopause and hormonal shifts affect fat distribution, energy and muscle mass The connection between trauma, stress and health behaviors Why strength training and daily movement are essential for longevity Small lifestyle changes that can dramatically improve long-term health…
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