Social scientist + lived experience advocate 💬

Welcome to In Chrysalis! I'm Dr. Becky Roberts. I'm a professor of Communication and my doctorate is in Education.

I’m a Gen X farm girl turned social scientist, and world traveler sharing what meaningful living looks like in middle age while navigating type 2 diabetes, obesity, menopause, and metabolic health.

After gastric bypass surgery and with the help of Mounjaro, I’ve maintained a 125-pound weight loss while building a healthier, more balanced life. On this channel, I talk honestly about metabolic disease, healthy habits, weight maintenance, menopause, HRT, mindset, and aging well.

I’m also a wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and pet mom who believes health is about more than the number on a scale. If you’re looking for evidence-based conversations, real-life experiences, and encouragement, you’re in the right place.

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