Managing Stress Eating During the Holidays in Menopause

The holidays are coming—Thanksgiving around the corner, Christmas and Hanukkah not far behind—and for many women, that can mean more than festive lights and celebrations. It’s also a season of juggling family expectations, work deadlines, travel, and tables full of tempting treats. For women in midlife, all of this can feel extra stressful, especially with the changes that come with menopause.

You might notice it in familiar ways: you’re exhausted, your patience is thin, your to-do list is growing longer, and suddenly you’re reaching for a snack—not because you’re truly hungry, but because you need a quick break. Maybe it’s a forkful of pumpkin pie, a few bourbon balls, a handfull of cheese straws, or a piece of peppermint bark while scrolling your phone. Or maybe it’s the mental buzz about food—the food noise—thinking about the table full of cookies in the breakroom at the office, imagining a tower of scrumptious sufganiyot (jelly donuts) for dessert, or planning which treat to try first at a holiday party.

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