Should you eat fat or avoid it? Why can't you lose fat? Which fats are healthy? Flipping 50 guest Steven Masley MD is a physician, nutritionist, trained-chef, author, and the creator of the #1 health program for Public Television. His research focuses on the impact of lifestyle choices - like fat in your diet - on heart health, brain function, and aging. Connect with him:
Fast fat loss in menopause is not really the goal. Let’s be realistic and say this right out of the gate. Fast fat loss is a myth. You may, however, drop inflammation fairly quickly with the right type of exercise. Part 1: The Fat Burning Fundamentals Let’s start with the basics. When we talk […]
A Perimenopause bodybuilder shares her story on how to take up space and the history of women being strong before skinny. Book author, Anne Marie Chaker, will surprise you about women’s empowerment and when skinny reared its ugly head. Stay ‘til the end and listen to a very subtle challenge we’ll give you about messages […]
From homes to health care, you and I need to advocate for yourself. You have choices and you have power. You can take action and you do have choices. My Guest: Karen Mulroy is an attorney who retired at age 62 without regret to spend quality time with her parents until their death at […]
Exposure to mold toxicity affects hormonal balance. You may not have been exposed to mold or you may not know that you’ve been exposed to mold. That mold doesn’t always look like asthma or you getting sick, but it may look like a simple symptom that might be mistaken for menopause. Stay tuned to this […]
What is sarcopenia and why is this such an important topic for every woman over 40? That is the topic of conversation today. What is Sarcopoenia? Sarcopenia is to muscle what osteoporosis is to bone. Significant loss of skeletal muscle mass and or muscle strength. Sarcopenia is tied to anabolic resistance in midlife women, making […]
It’s no secret in 2025 that stronger muscles lead to longer life. If you’re a woman in perimenopause, postmenopause or anything in between, this is no surprise to you. I think we are very aware of it, but let’s unpack how weight lifting treats and prevents chronic diseases. Women, at any age, need stronger muscles […]
So many women say they’re tired all the time in menopause. Even those who do exercise to improve health, which would include energy levels, will often say, “I’m tired all the time.” Let me share what I would do, and actually did at the end of 2019 when I found myself recovering from a […]
We’ve had it wrong! You’re not really bloated!! My guest explains what ‘bloated’ is … and isn’t… How your hormones and gut interface happen and why adding protein might NOT be the thing you need to do right now if you’re not really bloated. My Guest: Shefaly Ravula, PA-C, IFMCP is the visionary founder […]
If you are exercising but not losing weight or gaining muscle after 50, there are some easy and yet not-so-obvious reasons why. This is for all of you exercising but not getting results. Whether you or women you work with are interested in gaining muscle after 50, you may like this: How to Design Strength […]
What do you do when your joints hurt? Do you think this is only temporary because I did too much of something? What can you do when joints hurt, or at least ache? Are you thinking or told about knee replacement? If this is you, this is your episode! My Guest: Dr. Joshua Schacter, […]
Short term weight loss sounds great BUT it’s not all fat – it’s muscle! Muscle will be much harder to regain as we age because of anabolic resistance.. Clothes might feel loose and you get weight loss compliments. But short term weight loss is just giving a “false positive” honeymoon period. This might mean you […]
The protein rules in menopause change. We’ve talked about protein before. But not like this. Instead of a complicated, Smart Scale, DEXA scan-based check your numbers hard line obsession, you’re going to get down-to-earth, easy to hear support for your protein rules in menopause. My Guest: Jordan Robertson is an evidence based naturopathic doctor, […]
Listener Menopause Exercise Question: Are You Exercising Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right?” Recently, a listener asked a menopause exercise question, “I’m doing strength training three times a week for 30 minutes. Is that too much? If you have wondered, or wonder what is enough, too much or the Goldilocks for you, this […]
In this episode of essential oils for menopause hormones, I asked all the questions you ask. The purpose? To find beyond exercise and food, what can you do with essential oils to support your symptoms or simply elevate your health. I ask about essential oils for menopause hormones – adrenal fatigue, sleep, libido, cravings and […]
In today’s episode, I share my personal experience with stem cell therapy—and the unexpected lessons that came from being forced to slow down. Whether you’re choosing a procedure like stem cell therapy or suddenly dealing with an injury or illness, time off from your normal routine isn’t just inconvenient — it’s a major mental and […]
If bladder issues in menopause are keeping you from jumping for bone density or for jumping for joy. Or if laughing and sneezing or a need to consider hydration needs against access to a bathroom are real life and every day concerns you… we’ve got you today. Bladder issues in menopause don’t need to keep […]
Solving sleep issues may have just gotten easier with today’s guest sharing her personal experience with CBD to help with Perimenopause Symptoms. My guest today is a Flipping 50 community member who listened to a podcast and decided herself to try CBD when nothing she had been doing was working. My Guest: Laura Scott […]
What do you get when you combine wellness with adventure travel? In Stacy Funt’s case, you get a new business. My guest today began her new business combining a love for travel and adventure with the need to fill a gap between empty nesting and grief and her new business was born. In this episode, […]
Which is the best workout routine for you right now – total body or split routine in menopause? This episode unpacks a recent study by Brad Schoenfeld comparing results from total body or split routine in menopause. The study did not actually address menopause. But if we know we are capable of making the same […]
Why is autoimmune disease in menopause becoming more prevalent? And why are college-age patients a growing autoimmune demographic? In your 60s, when the world is thinking of retirement, would you ever consider being a founder of a new business instead of spending days on the golf course or traveling? Answers to the increase in autoimmune […]
If you’ve wondered what supplements I take and why I take these supplements in menopause, this episode if you backstage pass inside my pantry! I’m talking through everything I’m using for energy, muscle, metabolism, and aging optimally — and why. This isn’t about hormone therapy; this is about all the “extras” that make a powerful […]
No, stress isn’t all bad. “Stress” is generally seen as negative and harmful. How can you use stress to thrive and live longer? In this episode, learn how to create good stress for bursts of happiness and live longer. Our guest will tell us more on The Stress Paradox and share the 5 key good […]
Save your knees and shoulders from the little discomfort doing usual activities or some swelling and inflammation. If you aren’t sure whether you need physical therapy, you should get a referral, just need a massage or to lay off for a few days, this is your episode. I’m no stranger to physical therapy, but I […]
This episode may be for you even if you never identified with eating disorders in menopause or at any age. Eat clean? Read labels twice? Following “rules” about food yet find it backfiring on you? One could shift from wanting to “eat clean” to turning into orthorexia, influenced by social media, intermittent fasting and use […]
I’m going to review the cortisol and exercise connection or confusion… and offer some solutions. Feeling exhausted, frustrated and fat? Got stubborn belly fat you want to lose? You’re exercising but tired all the time? Sleep or don’t, and you’re still never rested? Sound familiar or been there? This episode is PACKED with solutions on […]
How would you like a midlife women’s makeover? What do you need to look good in order to feel good? Discover how a midlife women’s makeover can boost your confidence — from the outside when you actually put on makeup. My Guest: With over 30 years in the beauty industry, Jennifer Kyser is passionate about […]
Where’s the next step after you blew your diet? If you’ve done that before you know, it’s a hard spot. Are you feeling frustrated after blowing your diet again? It’s time to Bounce Back Boldly and stop the shame spiral! In this episode, we’ll uncover the science behind why we overeat and how you can […]
Even if you don’t have hot flashes, stay with me on this because this episode is on exercise and hot flashes. We’re going to dissect the science and eradicate “science says” as a cry for validity by influencers. Hot flashes are one of the most common symptoms of menopause. I’ll talk about the relationship between […]
Hearing about meditation every direction you turn? Meditation in menopause can be a simple, free, and almost effortless tool for supporting your nervous system. If your rest and digest part of life needs to flex and be able to squelch your fight or flight, aka your watch says RELAX REMINDER more than you’d like… this […]
Let’s unpack something most midlife women are totally missing – protein for Menopause Hormone Support. Are you feeling moody, low-energy, or constantly craving carbs in midlife? It might not just be your hormones—it could be your protein intake… and its effect on your hormones. In today’s episode, know how protein connects hormones and why your […]
If you want to lose weight, get in shape, or keep a relationship, you may know the desire to stop the self sabotage all too well. My guest and I talk about her weight loss, coming down from 200 lbs. Not achieving a skinny size 4, but an all important and often missing love for […]
If you are considering BHRT, this is for you. Even if you’re currently on BHRT, you’ll learn or confirm something here. If you’ve got daughters or DIL, in my case, there’s something here for you on that front too. If you’ve wondered why does cholesterol go up for so many women or why do autoimmune […]
If there is a way to enhance movement for aging better – whether we’re already exercising or we’re in need of getting started – we’re in! If you’ve ever said or felt, “every time I start to exercise I get hurt,” this is for you. This episode will also hit you right where you love […]
In this episode, we answer the questions you might have about common and lesser-known autoimmune diseases: whether you are more prone during menopause, how hormonal changes may impact autoimmunity, some of the easiest lifestyle changes you can implement starting today, and perhaps most importantly that you are not alone. My guest today will share his […]
To support muscle growth in menopause, you need to understand the critical role of liver health. If you’re struggling with muscle loss and fat gain, your liver is an essential player in the game. Stick with me as we uncover actionable strategies for boosting liver health and achieving muscle growth in menopause and beyond during […]
Do you have breast implants? Have you thought about getting them or do you know others with them? The conversation about breast implants’ impact on health is a real one for a lot of women. We get into all the cases: You have implants and feel fine You have implants and are feeling symptoms you […]
Do you wonder “Is this perimenopause?” Do you wonder what it looks and feels like? Get information on how to adjust and alter your exercise when you are. My Guest: Abby Chitty, a single mom with 5 kids between 15 and 24. She owns her own business as a realtor. We met on Instagram […]
Dealing with stubborn belly fat after 40 is reality for many women. It may happen in your 40s, 50’s, 60s or even 70s. And no one… not even an 87 yo likes it. My guest reminded me there is no “pre” … there is diabetes. So let that be a wake up call. We can’t […]
Whole Body Vibration for menopause is revolutionizing fitness, boosting bone density, flexibility, and recovery — all essential for thriving through midlife and beyond.. This science-backed solution supports strength, balance, and energy. Get ready to explore how Whole Body Vibration for menopause can elevate your wellness routine and redefine what’s possible at any age. My Guest: […]
Here are more tips for effective short workouts in menopause. I know some of you listeners are addicted to your arm work. Yet, who has time? Well, what if I could give you arm work that works… without the extra 20 minutes? In a recent short strength training strategies episode I said I would share […]
Is walking the new running for midlife fat loss? Learn the benefits and why walking for midlife fat loss works so well. I’ve shared – and will link to – two episodes recently linking the benefits of walking to both my personal experience and science-based results from walking. See other episodes you might like below! […]
Want to do a short strength training session but not compromise on your results? Coming right up! These tips are not something I would do every session. But something effective for those infrequent sessions when you feel you just don’t have the time but your muscles (or body composition) is crying out for the workout. […]
Reduced estrogen impacts midlife injuries, but could your thoughts be keeping you fat, tired, or injured in menopause? Discover how 75% of recycled, negative thoughts shape your patterns and beliefs. My Guest: Riana Malia is a transformation coach trained in Evolved Neurolinguistic Programming (ENLP), Quantum Time Release (QTR), and Advanced Trauma-Aware Coaching. With over 20 […]
You’re doing it all but could there be hidden mistakes hijacking your menopause fitness. Increasing protein, lifting weights, doing high intensity… How can you be this active but not working? Disclaimer: This could trigger you. The mistakes hijacking your menopause fitness you could be doing on purpose because you were told once this is what […]
Red Light Therapy is not just for the rich and the pro-athlete any more! It’s a revolutionary tool for midlife women ready to take control of their health, vitality, and confidence. Whether it’s about reducing inflammation, relieving pain, or improving skin health, this science-backed therapy is changing the way we approach wellness. This episode unpacks […]
Women collectively “Catch Up” to men in their risk by age 60, largely because of the loss of estrogen. Based on studies from the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (April 2024) and the American Heart Association (2013, 2023). Changes in blood pressure, cholesterol, and visceral belly fat all seem to be a part […]
Building strength and metabolism in midlife is not hard. It’s just not easy to follow data and not emotion. This episode goes beyond sets and reps to uncover why muscle maintenance and metabolic health hinge on listening to both science and emotions. Discover how prioritizing recovery can unlock better strength and metabolism in midlife. My […]
Walking in menopause isn’t just exercise — it’s your secret sauce for boosting body and mind! With a few fun tweaks, make every step turn into a memory-boosting, fat-burning powerhouse. Slip on those sneakers. Tune in while taking a walk! This episode is all about making walking in menopause more beneficial! Walking 40 minutes three […]
Of the many changes that occur midlife, metabolic health during menopause may be too low on your list. We think about the changes we experience: the brain fog, the change in our waking energy, the belly fat or lack of muscle tone. Know the importance of metabolic health and the need to understand what’s going […]
In this episode we’re diving into all things protein recommendations for women, especially women over 40. The spoiler alert is this: RDAs are not in your best health’s interest. In case you’ve slept through this, check out the latest episode of Dr Gabrielle Lyons with Donald Layman. It’s a long hike or two walks to […]
Body positivity is a term by now you’re familiar with, but do you have a positive body mindset? Menopause changes your body, energy, or relationship that can come at midlife. Of the up to 90,000 thoughts we think a day, how many of yours are about the body you have and don’t want vs gratitude […]
HIIT may be failing you for two big reasons. Spoiler alert, here they are: You aren’t actually hormonally in a place you’ll benefit. You are doing them outside a sweet spot that is optimal for results So I’ll quickly address #1 and have a deeper discussion on #2 and what actually is happening during HIIT […]
Slow aging is no longer a mystery — it’s rooted in the science of epigenetics. This includes lifestyle, diet, and environment influence your biological age. Understanding biological versus chronological age reveals strategies to live longer and feel younger. Today’s episode covers tools and insights for changing biological age. If you’re ready to slow aging and […]
With the best of intentions but armed only with the knowledge we got from decades ago, from yesterday on YouTube or AI, we could be doing it wrong. Exercises like these many women are getting wrong after 40, can change the trajectory of your aging and not only not be giving desired results but taking […]
Just what are your workplace menopause rights? As a woman in midlife, it’s important to know that menopause matters at work. It’s more than just a health issue; it’s a matter of rights, voice, and empowerment in the workplace. Know your rights, your voice and your power. Empower yourself with the knowledge of workplace menopause […]
Your menopause gut health is about to get a booster shot. This episode is ripe with information about probiotics, digestive enzymes, your immune system, food sensitivities and so much more. Stay till the end and I’ll share the digestive enzyme I’ve now been using for 3 months. If you are curious about all the fuss […]
After 50, love relationships take a turn. For women who become more educated and mature their relationship may no longer solve a problem they can’t solve on their own. My respected guest and Flipping 50 returning favorite on love relationships, Dr. John Gray. My Guest: John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are […]
Most commonly the challenge is gaining lean muscle. Doing all the things but can’t seem to gain muscle? Then tune in and go through this like a check list of 12 strength training mistakes in menopause that could be the reason. It just takes one. But if there are multiple, it’s compounded and in this […]
In this special episode, you get to join me in a doctor’s appointment and lm tell you… what you don’t know about hormone tests could be the difference in feeling 10x better and aging better too! If you don’t know about hormone tests that there are not only different test, but different ways to interpret […]
Can you improve your eyesight and protect your vision in midlife? Vision health goes far beyond eyesight and the ability to see the golf ball or the small print on the supplement bottle. Aging doesn’t mean dimming sight; it’s possible to preserve and improve vision with the right knowledge and tools. Did you know you […]
With either high or low cortisol in menopause, the way you exercise has to change. Yet, this is a gap in fitness education for trainers, instructors and coaches who don’t get training specific to women in menopause. So, whether you’re here for yourself or here as a coach or trainer who does now or wants […]
Know the daily rituals that regulate your nervous system to calm inflammation and slow the effects of aging! My Guest: Dr. Monisha Bhanote, MD, ABOIM, FCAP, ACCM, is a quintuple board-certified physician and founder of WELLKULÅ. She blends ancient wisdom with mind-body medicine, advocating for #CellCare as self-care. As an international speaker, best-selling author, and […]
Pay attention! If you’re hearing “lift heavy” shouted from the roof tops and feel the fear of injury or simply inability to comply…. THIS IS YOUR EPISODE! Consider your midlife strength training myths busted. Strength training should be non-negotiable for midlife women, yet still believe in long-existing myths related to them. By the end of […]
Tune in to this episode as we redefine core strength. It’s time to break the silence and take charge. Pelvic Floor Fitness After 40 is a game-changer. Questions We Answer in This Episode: What is the pelvic floor, and why is it essential for overall health, especially as we age? What is the Cooch Ball, […]
To overcome gut issues in midlife, start with understanding how your gut health impacts every part of your well-being. Conditions like SIBO, or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to define your quality of life. If you’ve ever wondered how to overcome gut issues and feel your best, this episode […]
Are you drinking coffee and wondering if coffee is good or bad for midlife? Coffee drinkers, pay attention. In this episode, America’s happy gut doctor shares the pros and cons of coffee. Know the benefits without sabotaging your gut health or adrenals. Do not miss this to know if coffee is good or bad for […]
If you do a single search for your knee or hip pain, you’ll be served dozens of joint pain solutions in your social media and Google searches. Are they any good? I’m smiling to think of my step dad who after retirement took it upon himself to order things he’d see on TV or find […]
What if we could give you Circadian Rhythm hacks to improve your sleep ang energy throughout the day? Tune in to this episode to know what are these Circadian Rhythm hacks I’m talking about. Definition of Circadian Rhythm: Circadian rhythm is your body’s internal clock, a 24-hour cycle, regulating your sleep-wake patterns, hormone levels, and […]
Knowing the root cause for metabolic health is the key to thriving through midlife and beyond. In this episode we’ll help more clearly understand the connection between metabolic health, weight, disease risk, and the power of daily habits. Discover how addressing the Root Cause for Metabolic Health transforms aging. My Guest: Dr. Reena Singh is […]
It’s the New Year and many of us are interested in changing habits. Or we think we are… Changing habits can be hard. The question might be, should we be interested in creating habits? We have 60-70,000 thoughts a day. Unfortunately, 90% of them are the same as yesterday. We seek habits, Atomic Habits the […]
It’s not your motivation or discipline, it’s behavior patterns that keep you stuck. Whether it’s sugar, binge eating, nightly glass of wine, picking a fight, overreacting, staying up too late… what breaks these habits and disrupts our reactions to triggers? Today, we’re diving into eating patterns labeled “good” or “bad” and cycles of consistent exercise […]
In one of my favorite episodes of the year, I share the top 10 Flipping 50 Podcasts for 2024. We had a virtual tie so we kick this off with a tie for the #10th most popular Flipping 50 podcast of 2024. #10 2 Big Obstacles to Gaining Lean Muscle and Fat Loss After […]
On this special release episode over the holidays, still appropriate no matter when you might listen, I’m going a little personal about why I meditate. I’m sharing some of my recent experiences at a weeklong retreat. Had you told this active, love to exercise, entrepreneur with two-armed company that she was going to: Not know […]
The timing of your exercise hurts or improves exercise benefits in menopause. If this is new stay with me! If this is like a review or you’re a trainer and you’re unsure of how to relate these things to your clients, you stay with me too! This is a great refresher and for some trainers […]
Personal drama or personal trauma? One and the same? What is it, and how does it shape your health and happiness? Let’s explore the connection between everyday irritations and deeper trauma. From bad hair days to betrayal, uncover how personal drama impacts your well-being and how to move past it to live the life you […]
Having a better menopause experience alone ensures you increase longevity and your health span. Usually we talk about preserving muscle, reversing bone loss, and enhancing walking speed to do so. Today, it’s a lot less sweat and breathlessness. but probably the hardest exercise I could ask you to do. Research shows that older individuals with […]
Have you ever wondered why you feel better based on the colors you wear? In this episode, you’ll understand just how your fashion is related to your personality. Know the difference between “image” and “essence”. Discover how to use fashion as a tool for self-expression and personal growth! Today’s guest is my personal color expert […]
Building muscle during menopause takes a unique stimulus compared to PRE menopause and is also unique during peri and post menopause. Of course there’s more. Are you trying to lose weight, gain muscle, prevent osteoporosis, reduce or avoid medication, do you have adrenal fatigue or long haul? In this episode I’ll discuss the research on […]
Today’s episode is a refresher course or your introduction if you’re new to Flipping 50 and not quite sure you can make the connection between sex hormones and bone density. Share this with younger women to understand “more than seen and felt symptoms” of perimenopause. Many women aren’t aware of the options, pros and cons […]
If you deal with menopause brain fog, mild depression or anxiety any time of year, this is for you. It’s also for anyone who wants the latest science on exercise and brain health. The evidence around how movement affects mental well-being is growing, and I want to share some of the most impactful insights with […]
Let’s have a quick flashback on fitness then and now, a look at fitness routines as you age. We’re going to talk about how we exercised through the years with my guest Linda Malone who is 65. She’s been in the fitness industry as a personal training and fitness expert. She’s doing some marketing and […]
In my 20s, I would go for a run within an hour of waking. But as the years went by, I would linger over coffee and my studies or work. Even though I still wanted to move in the morning, I realized the best quality creativity and focus were accessible to me in the first […]
What you don’t know about GPL-1 drugs may hurt you, or your opportunity to improve your health. Misconceptions could limit your ability to make an informed decision about whether they’re right for you. Whether you’re someone considering these medications for your own health or a fitness professional trying to better understand how they fit into […]
Our stance: Flipping 50 believes each woman is unique. That said, we favor fed exercise over fasted exercise when it is intense. That is, high intensity interval training, or strength training with the intent of preserving lean muscle mass and avoiding frailty or fragility occur within the eating window and ideally bookended by protein consumption […]
Intermittent fasting can be very sexy. But does it help or sabotage emotional eating? Some emotional eating experts we’ve hosted have strong feelings about intermittent fasting and those who have emotional eating anchoring their relationship with food have a strong aversion to it. In this episode we tap into, if intermittent fasting, how, and how […]
My post menopause workout has been working. Let me say that first. I’m lean, as lean as I comfortably want to be, and my muscle remains high, I’m not losing it. If anything, I’ve gained more in the last 2 years as I bumped intensity and recovery in my routine. By that, I mean more […]
If you or someone in your family deals with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or you’re simply in midlife dealing with changing hormones, this episode and the book we’re discussing, Heal your gut, save your brain, will be one you don’t want to miss. My Guest: Dr. Partha Nandi, M.D., F.A.C.P is the creator and host of the […]
Here are three strength training workouts designed specifically for women in menopause. These focus on maintaining muscle mass, boosting bone density, and supporting hormone balance. Each workout should be done 2–3 times a week, allowing at least one rest day between sessions. Workout 1: Full Body Strength (45 min) Warm-up (5-7 minutes): March in place […]
How’s better sex in menopause sound? For many it sounds like a distant and foreign trip. Sex is one of the most popular topics on the show. Many women tell me their partners are glad they’re attending. Sex is such a hot topic (see what I did there?) that low libido was a topic answered […]
The Doctor is in the house and she’s an over 50 fitness athlete. She’s juggled all the balls you may have from a caregiver and midlife crisis like me. But she’s returned to her prior passion for fitness competitions. Or has she? I’ll ask that question – is it the competition or the training or […]
In this episode with returning guest and fan fave, Cynthia Thurlow we discuss updates on intermittent fasting. If you’re craving a behind the scenes, more than science-geek relay of the power of autophagy episode you shall have it. I’m looking forward to sharing this one with you. My Guest: Cynthia Thurlow is a globally recognized […]
My Guest: Emily Sadri is a Board Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, and the founder of Aurelia Health, a modern telemedicine practice for women over 35. Aurelia Health provides comprehensive hormone replacement therapy and weight loss support with long visits and un-rushed care. Emily is passionate about making complex hormonal topics accessible […]
In this episode, it’s all about how I choose podcast guests. First before we get started, I appreciate your thoughts. I work hard on keeping an open mind and listening to suggestions. Though I can’t take action on all of them, we are here because of you. There’s this dance between the expert, experienced, the […]
In this episode you’ll hear me respond to one of our Flipping 50 members asking a question about being sore in menopause, for no reason. If you’re sore, stiff, or even have a little niggle or “catch,” this is for you. If you’ve passed this kind of thing off for arthritis or getting old, stick […]
Whether you or your daughter, or someone you know, the perimenopause brain can be a “thing. If you’ve been tuning in to Flipping 50 long enough, you’re familiar with symptoms of menopause. In this episode, I explore the connections of symptoms to brain health. With my guest, we’ll share how bHRT or Bioidentical Hormone Replacement […]
You’re just a workout, even a warm up set, away from strength training benefits in menopause. In this episode you will learn or get a refresher on just how soon you can expect to get those immediate results we all crave. Unlike Amazon you can’t get them dropped on your doorstep in a few hours, […]
Just to be clear, this podcast is less about managing menopause in the physical sense of the term and more about what you might be telling yourself about it. If you are stuck in the messy middle, or you’re itching for a change, and perhaps just don’t know what that is, this is for you. […]
Chances are if you tuned into this based on the title you’re not exactly where you want to be right now. Fat loss after 40 could be a challenge in spite of your best effort. Gaining lean muscle could feel like it’s slipping through your fingers. To those regular listeners who are here no matter […]
What is Glutathione and How Can it Support Menopause? What is glutathione? Not to be confused with glutamine, it may be something you are less aware of and it certainly doesn’t make it into conversations where creatine and amino acids are. So is glutathione one of the cool kids you need to hang out with? […]
Training for adventure retreats, aka, bucket list experiences is so much more motivating and fun than routing strength training for bone density or lose belly fat. Some might focus on fitness goals, while others are drawn to living life to the fullest through challenging adventures. So who are you? You don’t have to pick a […]
The Real Reason for Migraines and Constipation in Menopause Do you experience migraines and constipation in menopause? Did they begin with more frequency during perimenopause? Why does this happen? Are these common or is it just me? Migraine and constipation can be symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. These may get in the way of our […]
Things I Wish More Women Over 40 Knew About Exercise This is what I wish more women over 40 knew about exercise and that it starts when women are teenagers. So, I’ll start there. I’ve worked with women for 40 years in private sessions, partner sessions, group sessions, with both husbands and wives, and with […]
Busting Menopause Myths Estrogen causes breast cancer, gaining weight and belly fat which are inevitable… Today we are busting menopause myths just like this. In this episode, I interview a pair of authors offering refreshing insight to midlife and beyond women who are often sheltered from all the health options available to them and misinformed, […]
Measuring fitness in menopause is complicated. I’m going to take a stab at this and let you know that if you’re not measuring beyond your weight, body composition, inches, and muscle mass at regularly scheduled intervals, you’re doing a disservice. We get all up in the business of burning calories (wrong goal), having it “feel […]
50 miles for 50th bday? Running long in midlife isn’t the first thing (or second) I recommend to women. But what happens when your peak estrogen levels were at least a decade ago? What if you’ve got a crazy goal, want to go for it, and you know how to interpret reactions and respond accordingly? […]
This simple list of non-exercise ways to boost fat burn has turned my YouTube channel subscribers upside down! Meaning they’ve flipped over them! It’s crazy! Secretly my hope is that YOU are using these as extra insurance, and not your only line of defense. Increase Water Intake to Boost Hydration Increase Protein Intake Thermogenic effect […]
Natural Solutions to Restorative Sleep in Menopause Restorative sleep in menopause can be elusive, I think we can all agree on that! Whether perimenopause or post, fluctuating hormones combined with chaos that midlife can be, can kiss sweet dreams goodbye. But it’s the exact opposite of what you need to most easily make weight loss […]
Research about menopause right now is finally beginning to really get its moment. Or is it? What’s something you can trust? And what’s stated as “science-based” or “science-backed”? What can you trust and what should you question? Think of this as a crash course in Research 101. In fact, I think that was a required […]
Do you want to defy aging naturally and not with botox or fillers? This is a no-judgment zone. I am guessing that if you have opted for Botox or filler, you think twice about it. Wondering about somewhere more fun to spend that $500 with no toxic effect or superficial fake and dead-giveaway that a […]
The short answer is yes. The long answer here in this episode is how. Using a weighted vest with osteoporosis comes up frequently as a question. Whether or not you have osteoporosis, stay with me, as I will talk about the overall benefits and science that’s been out since at least 2000, perhaps as long […]
Dreaming of traveling but your friends aren’t? How can we step up our game and really get the adventure and bucketlist life we want? I challenge you… and me to take the trip we want. Traveling alone is not just a destination trip, it’s very possibly a destination to yourself. How liberating would that be. […]
Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to begin lifting heavy weights during midlife, perimenopause, or menopause? Let’s talk about how lifting can be very beneficial to your bones, connective tissues, and everyday life. For beginners, you have to start slowly and surely, lifting until we feel that sweet spot. And for those lifting for […]
The damage of diets, and often in midlife, a lifetime of it can be the limiting factor in your weight loss, your fitness, and your longevity. Girls start dieting as early as 13, sometimes even younger, leading to lifelong struggles with self-image. We talk with a male trainer specializing in helping women in their 50s […]
In this episode I’m sharing my recent lab test, 23 lab tests in menopause, to be exact. I’ll share why so many, how often, what I’ll learn from them. If you’re at a loss for what to order or really, what you need and want a doctor to run this will help. Connecting the dots […]
How do you know you’re experiencing insulin resistance in menopause? How would you know that weight gain or belly fat may be a result of your insulin resistance? My guest today has type 1 diabetes and shares today the nuances of how to deal with midlife hormonal changes at the same time as dealing with […]
Improve Your Mitochondria To improve your mitochondria requires you focus a little more than on just “exercise” or “anything is better than nothing.” First, though, let’s talk about why you want to. Now, if you want a deeper conversation, I’ve got a couple resources for you. There are prior Flipping 50 episodes I’ll link to […]
Rarely do we look at training for endurance or being an endurance athlete here. Today is different. This isn’t a suggestion nor a recommendation. But it is a glass ceiling lift. Whatever you think is possible, is possible. There are few 78-year-olds training for 4-5 hours on a bike or spending hours a week in […]
One Thing I Would Change After 40 Years Working with Women in Menopause Working with women in menopause for 40 years, even before it dawned on me that’s what I was doing, I know now what I wish I’d have done differently. I’ve never said this out loud quite like this, though I’ve hinted at […]
If you have repressed metabolic syndrome your quest to lose weight in menopause faster and easier is sunk. But stay tuned to this episode. In this Flipping 50 episode with podcast guest favorite, Stu Schaffer we talk about the #1 goal most of you tell me is yours… weight loss. More specifically weight loss in […]
When it comes to protein consumption in menopause, there are several things to consider. Even though there’s no science or medical evidence to show higher (than you grew up with or are used to) protein intakes cause kidney (renal) issues, many people still believe it’s true. What is true is or anyone who has an […]
Registered dietitian Bonni London joins me today to talk about how to eat out without blowing it and how to decide if fasting is something you want and need and if so how. Let’s talk about your definition of healthy. Is it for weight loss, weight maintenance, or is it to reverse an illness? Stay […]
I love progressive relaxation in menopause as a tool to do just that. Whether it’s to take a 10 minute break or get to sleep or back to sleep, it works. This method is a powerful tool to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance overall well-being. Incorporating this practice into your routine can make a […]
The Importance of Basics and Variety in Exercise in Menopause Exercise during menopause can be challenging, but focusing on basics is key. These exercises build and maintain lean muscle mass and bone density, which are crucial as women age. For women over 40, sticking to basics provides significant benefits. Incorporate new exercises into warm-ups and […]
Can I Still Start Hormones 10 Years After Menopause? Doctors Respond The question from our community is, can I still start hormones 10 years after menopause or after 65? Felice Gersh Felice Gersh, M.D. is a multi-award winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of […]
With the increased emphasis on menopause and longevity, there is more menopause misinformation, too. This episode takes a look at several areas where you might want to take a closer look at your Google Search, the associations and society’s you follow, what “published science” actually is, and two hot-topics right now. My Guest: Shawn Tassone […]
The Role of Exercise in Menopausal Mood Management Feeling the mood swings that come with menopause? Crazy for a better mood in menopause? You’re not alone. This episode dives into how regular exercise can be a powerful tool for managing mood, reducing anxiety, and boosting overall well-being during the transitional phase to menopause. Get ready […]
Seeking gut solutions? You’re not alone and apparently the USA is the gut disease capital of the world. You heard that right. In this episode, we define serious conditions like Colitis and Crohn’s but we start with – and they may start with – bloat. Have I got your attention? Understanding what could be a […]
5 Exercise Changes in Menopause to Overcome a Plateau If you’ve experienced some weight loss success then got stuck, try these exercise changes in menopause to overcome a plateau. Before any of these steps make sense, resolve issues of fatigue. If you’re getting up in the morning feeling hungover, or you do a workout and […]
Resistance training is essential in menopause. It is supportive of your hormones. It’s an endocrine organ. It supports blood sugar levels, moods and more! All inside! Are you navigating menopause noticing unfavorable changes in your body composition? This episode of Flipping 50 is your ticket to understanding why muscle matters now more than ever. Discover […]
We often sabotage our own success by delaying important tasks. Breaking this cycle is key to making our dreams a reality. Remember, “SOMEDAY is Not a Day in the Week.” It’s time to turn your plans into actions and make your dreams happen now. My Guest: Sam Horn is the CEO of the Intrigue Agency. […]
If you don’t already know dozens of reasons that make exercise essential for menopause health, you may after this episode. I want to share with you 5 powerful quotes directly from the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. Then I’ll tie this to the physiology of menopause. 1 If any pill or surgical procedure had the […]
Your glucose levels in menopause could be responsible for your mood swings, brain fog, hot flashes, and if you’re lucky enough not to have those, but haven’t escaped the weight or belly fat gain, then stay tuned. Your Glucose Levels in Menopause with the Glucose Goddess On this episode I talk with the Glucose Goddess […]
If I had the key to fat loss after 45… and I could get every woman to use it, we could change history. Struggling with weight gain during menopause? You’re not alone. Tune in to learn about the unique challenges and effective strategies for fat loss specifically tailored for women over 45. We’re unpacking how […]
How can you focus on muscle and body composition in menopause, specifically gaining muscle and losing fat? How many sets, repetitions, and how much rest should you take? How much can you follow research featuring young athletic men and how should you advocate for yourself when trainers aren’t using science based on women? We cover […]
This is all about menopause fitness changes that you want to make, 20 of them in fact. Before any of these are truly beneficial, I’ll share this: if you’re not measuring you have no idea what is really happening. Measure and track your percent body fat and your skeletal muscle (in lbs or kgs). Other […]
Out this week, Ageless Aging is a new title on the shelves and book author and women’s aging advocate, Maddy Dychtwald is here with us on this episode. You’re going to love this episode. We dive into why women have to advocate for themselves, the power of your mindset and why you and all your […]
Calories you need in menopause are key as your body experiences these natural changes. Exercise nutrition in menopause is more important than ever. The intuitive response to a desire to lose menopause weight or belly fat is to eat less and or do sit ups and tons of cardo. All bad ideas. Make the calories […]
How much magnesium should you include in your daily regimen? Magnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, impacting everything from your energy levels to how well you sleep at night. But the question remains: how much do you really need to support your health during menopause? How much magnesium do you […]
Confidence you gain in menopause could light a fire under you like never before in your life. What’s not to love? You raised kids who are good people. You like them. You survived stuff. You know real drama and you’re done with mean girls who have time to leave comments on your social media platforms. […]
There’s a good chance you have concerns about pelvic floor health in menopause or before or after and either don’t know it or don’t talk about it. If you don’t know it, it’s because you’ve never associated gas or inability to control your urge to go with pelvic floor for just one example. Most of […]
Fitness Shifts in Menopause: When Your Trainer May Not Get You Results Your trainer may not get you results in menopause. Rethink your trainer-led workouts. It’s not his or her fault, but it’s critical to understand that what worked for you in your 30s or 40s might not be effective now. It wasn’t until I created Flipping 50 […]
If you’re juggling the desire for longevity benefits of fasting with the need to prevent muscle loss in menopause, this is for you!! Prioritize your fasting and lean muscle goals and objectives! In this episode we guide listeners on how to set their health and fitness goals based on their current status, determining when fasting […]
If this is you overdoing exercise in menopause, it’s very possible you might be saying that you love exercise so it’s not you. In this episode I’m going to talk about: Low dopamine receptors Addiction You see it in those recovered from drugs or taking a break from drugs only to become obsessed with exercise. […]
Reverse biological age with the concept of a secret clock within your body. Imagine it can make you look and feel older or younger than you are. It’s like having a magical switch that can change how old your body seems. Believe it or not, our unconscious mind holds a lot of sway over our […]
Here are the supplements I use daily for lean muscle in menopause. And it’s made a difference. A big difference. In the recent previous solo episodes on less belly fat, I pointed out that muscle loss is essentially fat gain. My 60th birthday also prompted a mental inventory of well, everything from the major changes […]
A new weight loss mindset is critical to navigating the shifting sands of midlife. Just eating less or in moderation might not work for us like it used to, and it’s important to understand why. Instead of sticking to old ideas, we need to rethink how we approach food and weight loss. Let’s talk about […]
Time Flies: How I Lost Fat and Gained Muscle After 50 In this episode, I’ll share how I lost fat and gained muscle after 50 and discuss how I improved my body composition. There’s a winning score at the end of this decade, but I was down by some significant points halfway through. Here’s how […]
Toxins, like unwelcome party guests, invade our systems, disrupting crucial sex, stress, and thyroid hormones. This reminds us of the damaging effects of toxins and the preventive steps we may utilize to lessen the impact of toxins that could disrupt the hormones in our bodies. It all boils down to equipping ourselves with facts and […]
For Less Belly Fat, Lift Weights: Muscle Loss is Fat Gain in Menopause For less belly fat, the deep visceral type that isn’t just vanity, it’s deadly, lift weights. While yes, High Intensity Interval Training (or HIIT) is notably recognized by science as a means for removing fat, it may have more positive impact on […]
Older-shmolder! How taking control of your biological age can help you live longer, better. This episode is going to have something for everyone in your life. From the food you eat and daily habits you have, you will findout how to reverse your old age before it even happens. My Guest Dr. Kara Fitzgerald is […]
If you’re losing tone, can’t seem to get the results you deserve for the time and energy you spend, you can blame it on part on muscle protein synthesis in menopause. What you did that worked isn’t going to. In the dance between muscle protein synthesis and muscle protein breakdown, you’re MPS is stepping out […]
Restore before more is the number one tenant of Flipping 50. In this episode we visit the concept that you restore hormones using bHRT. Whether you are or you aren’t. I’d say most women I know in 2024, are open to and already having conversations around hormone replacement. In our 10th year at Flipping 50, […]
Picture the headline: Resistance training revolutionizes menopause health. It’s that simple. It’s 2024. We still hear both about the use of HRT or reasons (perhaps outdated) not to. We hear about both animal protein and the plant protein advocates. With this simple method of – humor me – hormone enhancement – there is no argument. […]
It’s no secret weight gain in perimenopause – or menopause transition and post menopause – is different. It doesn’t respond the way you would have predicted it should. It doesn’t come on at the same rate or in the same place as you think it should. My guest today is an MD and yet she’s […]
Low energy availability in menopause is a key concern, especially if you’re both trying to exercise and combine that with fasting and you could easily be there. In this episode I’ll help you answer whether you’re in a state of low energy availability leaving you with too little energy to feel good during or after […]
In this episode we break down the levers for metabolic mastery for midlife women in such easy terms that it is my prediction you will want to listen again. My guest smoothly coaches us through unique messages with examples and specifics. No platitudes or lists in this episode. This will stick. We talk about habit […]
This is absolutely the first time I’ve done a greet and meet the team here at Flipping 50. [ Not completely true though – We’ve had one community coach on the show to talk about her 60th birthday and her perspective on it.] In the She Means Fitness Business podcast (for you fitness and health […]
This episode is for mothers and daughters so it’s definitely not one to keep to yourself. There are numerous resources mentioned within this episode as well. Those include reference to Judy Blume’s Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret?, Flow and the wisdom of What, When and Why to Exercise for Women 40+ guest expert Alissa Vitti. […]
Like many things worth it, it wasn’t easy when the Flipping 50 show started. If you’re new or you’ve been here a minute but you never heard this story, this is how it all started. Tears roll down my face as I take down years of memories. Since I can remember I wanted dozens of […]
In midlife sex is not over! Sexual health expert, Dr Lyndsey Harper joins me in this episode. The questions that are top of mind even if not tip of tongue are what we’re tackling today. Here’s how I know. In opening applications for the Flipping 50 TV shows the questions about libido were so prevalent […]
Want the real secrets to longevity so you can love it not just last it? This is it. My guest has a voice so buttery you’ll find so easy to listen to and so excited that you’re going to get excited too. You’ll hear how he fell into longevity science. He shares a wealth of […]
If you have a rotator cuff injury or any injury for that matter at the time you’re also feeling like you’re constantly faced with figuring out your changing body’s needs, this is for you. We unpack the unknowing and waiting. What can you do when mobility or ability is limited? How do you create a […]
In this episode discussing the midlife exercise rx I host Dr Kathleen Jordan as we discuss from a Medical Exercise Specialist and a physician the mash up of menopause symptoms and exercise solutions to mitigate and amplify good health now and for decades ahead. In case you’re curious, I have a couple stats. Nearly 50% […]
The downside of coffee for many is the gut devastation. For others, if we’re talking caffeinated, not decaf, it’s the jitters. Some women rely on it for pooping. (That’s not good by the way. We may want to restore your factory settings, because you never needed this as a child, right?) Your DNA may determine how […]
It’s time to stop holding back and start sharing your crazy unique gifts. But it’s hard, right? What will people think? How do you put yourself out there at a time when very possibly the myriad of changes in your life shake your confidence? It’s always my hope that the strength you gain from lifting […]
Whether it is the beginning of the year or a new season or you’re listening later to this episode, cleanses and detoxes are prevalent topics. Do you need a detox? I may have answered that very differently 10 years ago. This episode follows two recent episodes on detox and answers some of the questions from […]
Every once in a while inspiring stories come across my desk and I’m so excited to share this episode. Author, Lauren Hurst – who calls herself not an author – wrote a book about older athletes sharing their path and performance.. Some of which will blow you away. I’ll link in this episode to a […]
You lift the weights, drop the collagen in your coffee and hydrate like it’s your job but still with the toned muscles see loose skin. A female scientist may have the answer for crepey skin. In 2018 I received hundreds of applications for the Flipping50TV show https://www.flippingfifty.com/flipping-50-tv/. Popular questions made it to the show. The 18th episode […]
Time to get your best sleep in midlife (and later)!! You’re going to hear about thought restructuring, placebo effects, and how to improve your days by improving your nights. Does sex before bed improve your sleep? What do you do if you’re waking at 2 or 3 am? Why might you be waking at these […]
For the ultimate tips on longevity in women 40 and over we’re diving into whole body vibration in this episode with a spokesperson and brand ambassador for Power Plate. Did you know whole body vibration was first used by astronauts to essentially add protection of bones when in space? Did you know the brand I […]
Exercise both directly and indirectly influences detox. Exercise increases respiration, circulation and sweat production. Exercise [in the sweet spot] also improves digestion and elimination so the toxins released can be removed. Exercise stimulates the lymphatic system (an integral part of the immune system for removal of metabolic waste and toxins). The Lymphatic system relies on […]
Wonder how to detox? Or if you even need to? I know my view on this has changed dramatically in the last decade. Once under the belief that our body’s detox naturally enough to do the job, I don’t think that’s the case any more. I think we often need a boost and depending on […]
If you’ve got a belly fat issue you potentially also have a need to balance blood sugar. In this episode I answer a community member question. Community Member Question: “I am struggling with keeping my blood sugar balanced. I am wearing the CGM and it is showing my blood sugar going below 70 many times during […]
How would you like to grow your own food for dinner? Step outside your door or head to a special place on your counter and grab your spinach or microgreens, wash them and enjoy? No matter where you live, my guest today tells us we can do this. I love the idea of pulling it […]
It is possible to boost your metabolism in midlife and it’s probably not going to happen from a diet. In fact everything about a diet will tell your body to burn fewer calories and slow your metabolism and deplete energy. Why do we collectively still resort to eating less? That’s going to be a puzzle […]
This episode kicks off the New Year with something we seem to all be so interested in, right behind belly fat, and that’s longevity. Is it just me or is it even 30-somethings now trying to reverse aging? Unpacking all that this is and isn’t could be a philosophical episode all on its own. Instead, […]
Curious about when or how women use CBD to their best advantage? I’ve been using CBD off and on for about 6 years. I originally began after being gifted some products that then loved so much I shared with my mom for her lower back. I’ve used rubs and lotions for recovering from training rides […]
In this, one of my favorite podcasts of the year, you’ll find all the top 10 podcasts of 2023 as voted by you and downloads. Whether you’re listening from the show notes pages at Flippingfifty.com, on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify or any of 80 other platforms where this 10 year old podcast appears twice weekly, I […]
You’re a pillow talk away from better sleep well rested days. If you’re listening you care about better sleep well rested days. Whether you’re struggling with it, or grateful you don’t sleep is king and queen of recovery and all things functioning well. But this episode goes far beyond our usual layer of sleep. If […]
If you are trying to use intermittent fasting and exercise after 40, it’s tricky. You’re choosing to apply two hormetic stressors to a body already under hormetic stress going through physiological changes. We really can separate this into three areas – which might help you understand the dilemma. The benefits of intermittent fasting for […]
Younger for life, how does that sound? In defense of pro-aging not anti-aging and of loving the wisdom and comfort that comes with knowing who you are and aren’t and not having time for silly petty thoughts of worry about what someone might think… this may sound a little contradictory. But I know I like […]
Get ready to optimize your workout after 40. This list of tips comes from a simple round up of tips shared often on social media and that surprise me that we don’t all know this. Yet.. why should you? You haven’t eaten and slept this for 40 years! You haven’t spent every week keeping up with […]
How can stress be a tool for hormone balance? My guest and I dish on the topic of stress in this episode and how you can harness stress as a tool for your hormone balance. Knowing exercise is stress and that may be what led you here, we all have to deal with stress not […]
If you’re struggling with weight loss resistance, a chronic pain or injury or gut issues, there may be a hidden reason for belly bloat and so much more. The answer isn’t more exercise and less food. The answer is something you may not have addressed yet in your life. Warning: this episode talks more about […]
I’m right there with you. Continuing to do the same thing and expect different results would be crazy. Continuing to do the same thing with a body that isn’t the same as a decade or two ago is insane! So here’s what I’m doing, to help you identify where you may want to shift too! […]
If you know what really causes cancer you can make better daily choices to prevent it or prevent recurrence. My guest today overcame her own cancer 100% naturally. She’s not the only one. Knowing we each have cancerous cells in our bodies that do or don’t express based on our epigenetics or lifestyle choices, can […]
Low libido, sex dysfunction, stress, insomnia, body confidence… we unpack a lot in this episode. Two guests today both specializing in women’s health with specific attention to libido and pelvic floor health show up for this podcast and bring it. Sex dysfunction is no laughing matter for couples who used to enjoy each other and […]
If you’ve looked in the mirror lately and you see something that makes you wonder about surgery or botox and that is just not you, but you’d love a natural facelift with no negative side effects, this is for you. First though, I’m a low maintenance girl. I am also a skeptic. Look, I get […]
Many women want to lose weight. To lose weight for active women over 40, they also don’t want performance to deteriorate. There are a few things to consider. First, it’s not the eat less, exercise more dogma that will get you what you really want. Most women want energy, tone and definition, and strength for […]
Fair warning: this 5 books I loved in 2023 episode will read a little like a book review. It’s a great gift guide but perhaps the biggest take-away for us all is in the review of titles. I won’t make you wait. I’m going to share them all in the beginning. The titles are like […]
Before I go further you should know, I’ve despised the word “hacking” for a long time. For me it seemed like code for shortcut, cheat, and quick fix. And a decade ago I think that was true. But I know better and the biohacking we’re talking about here is very different. It’s not cheating the […]
If you’ve experienced this… I want you to to know the #1 reason you’re not getting results from my 40 years experience, and most of all from the most recent comments, DMs and group conversations we have. Said 100% with respect to us all… but we have failed to commit to any one. While we’re […]
Answers to Your CGM Questions: For Nondiabetics Got questions about CGM use? We’ve got answers to your CGM questions in this episode. My guest wrote the book and we have a tip-rich discussion about how you can benefit from CGMs and change your life. And if not you, potentially this will be of value for […]
Let’s get into the science today. These 5 menopause workout tips stem from recent research featuring women in menopause and effects of menopause. If this is you, was you or will be you… I’m so glad you’re here! No idea where to start? Start with this: https://www.flippingfifty.com/5dayflip #1 Menopause Workout Tips: ESTROGEN LOSS DIRECTLY CORRELATES TO […]
It’s Match-dot-com for wellness! My guest today is making it easy for women over 40 to find the right coach. And she’s also midlife herself so this episode is so meta in terms of examples of creatively following your passion, finding a problem and solving it! Women in business are to be applauded! And women […]
Have you wished there was a hormone therapy roadmap? Well, it’s your lucky day. It’s exactly what I hope this episode is for you. On the regular I am approached or meet with functional doctors who do hormone therapy for clients. But this is a unique episode and I’ve crafted my questions hoping to answer […]
Postmenopause bones are at greater risk of fracture, continued bone loss and in need of specific exercise to target and protect. Whether you’re fragile, high risk or you’re one of millions of women diagnosed with either osteoporosis or osteopenia wanting to reverse it, if you’re postmenopause, this is particularly for you. It’s a quick episode […]
Are you swinging for the fence, or just bunting? Midlife AND… an autoimmune diagnosis that might have made someone else fold their tent and go home. But not today’s guest. In fact, she turned it around and leveraged it instead. You may say it fuels what she does. It’s easy to think […]
Midlife changes – beyond hormones – are the topic of this conversation. My guest is Gin Stephens. She is a change queen. Once a teacher always a teacher she says. But she left teaching as a profession and moved into intermittent fasting. Although, this episode is not about the intermittent fasting books or podcasts she […]
Surely by now you’ve heard of Power Plate. I discussed in a recent episode about whole body vibration and well, Power Plate basically has cornered the market on research, design, and utility. Want to know some sneaky good Power Plate benefits? Stay tuned! We’re all looking for a short cut. There are a few. In […]
Yes, you can build bone after osteoporosis. You can reverse bone losses. So if you were diagnosed years ago you were told something different. But today, research is showing positively that three unique exercise types contribute significantly to bone health. There’s more, and I’ll share another resource at the end, but to get the recent […]
We’re celebrating women in menopause all month of October and doing it right along with my guest today. It’s Menopause Month and October 18 is World Menopause Day. (October 20 is Osteoporosis Day and this is also Breast Cancer Awareness month) It’s a busy month for women! My Guest: Michelle Cohen is a writer, director, […]
This episode with Kevin Ellis is a favorite of mine, very possibly because Kevin is a favorite of mine. You’ll hear me say that and if you joined us for the What, When & Why to Exercise for Women 40+, or you’ve visited Kevin’s show on Youtube when he’s interviewed me, you understand why. Kevin […]
Before you ask what kind of shoes I like or our guest does, listen to this for a deeper understanding of healthy feet. Posture a problem? How are your feet? Functional feet are the topic of the day. Barefoot specialist expert Dr Emily Splichal is more than a podiatrist. She’s a functional podiatrist. And… she’s […]
He had me at no negative side-effects. Tune into this episode to learn, right along with me. More people are using alternative medicine. This discussion of bioelectric medicine opens the door to yet another type of optimizing body tissues and function. This isn’t about another “treatment” but yet a way to potentially get out of […]
That Gut Feeling is Real How Gut Impacts Mood Got that loving gut feeling ? Following that gut feeling may lead you places you don’t want to go right now. If you’ve never given thought to how your gut impacts mood, this is the time. No mood swings or lows to complain about? Stay with […]
What if I told you that your thyroid and adrenal health not only are connected (not a news flash) but that your need to floss is also related? Got your attention? My guest is talking about a very important topic or topics for Flipping 50 members. Thyroid and adrenal health are both key to […]
Waning libido is common but it’s not the only thing to consider. We’re looking at libido, sex, and orgasm all inclusively in this episode. If this all makes you blush, it’s audio-only, and we’re just talking. But if you don’t have this discussion with girlfriends because sex talk is uncomfortable, you don’t want it and […]
What do you know about whole body vibration for bone density? Curious? Skeptical? Me too. But with more and more instances of degeneration, chronic illness or long haul preventing the active life that supports bone health, additional means of stimulating both muscle and bone density are always on my mind. Falls are the second leading […]
If you’re a female entrepreneur, you know. You know juggling all the things. And the unique way a woman’s brain is both made for it and it can bring you down with overwhelm! A woman on a mission to provide one solution at one resort ended up creating a business that 30 years later is […]
How much does collagen count toward your protein needs? It’s an excellent question. There are a couple things to keep in mind with protein. It’s like a prescription med in that if you don’t have enough of it, you don’t get the benefit. You’d never take an Rx med just half now and half later […]
Today I invite you to listen to a sneak peek of a menopause fitness coaching session from the exclusive STRONGER coaching call library. What questions do women in a 12-week strength training program with varying levels of experience with strength training ask? This is where you find out. The actual coaching session isn’t edited. It […]
I’ve got Instagram tips for women! What if we could make social media more midlife friendly for you? What if it was more than a rabbit hole, something that made you feel bad or fill in the blank not ________ enough? What if you were the boss of it? This is such an off topic. […]
I’m everything but clutter free. I sit at my desk (aka the dining room table) and can count 5 piles of unique content, just reduced from 6 because I have one sitting behind me on the chair to toss. I’m not proud of this and I know the direct correlation between inability to focus and […]
The chronic pain of tight upper back and neck and mid back combined with desire to gain strength and muscle through lifting weights may just be creating a vicious cycle. Could you be not over exercising, but under aware of your posture, over amplifying poor postural habits by your lifting and making things worse. Recently, […]
If the recent podcast episodes about walking didn’t inspire you to take a walk this episode might. My guest and her husband decided one day to go for a walk. Ninety-eight days later they’re still married, possibly more fit and have things to share about what it was like to learn to adjust and adapt […]
Ask any woman what she wants and it just might be better sleep in menopause. Ask her what her biggest challenges are and she might say belly fat or energy but often the underlying reason is poor sleep whether she knows it or not. Dr Michael Breus contributed an expert opinion in the sleep chapter […]
Which hormones matter most for your health during and after menopause? I’m asked far too often about unique individual hormones. This week it was testosterone and DHEA. Both I wrote about in You Still Got It, Girl! Yet, you don’t want to just look at individual hormones without looking at the whole picture of your […]
Want to lose fat and add muscle? Think it’s too late? My next guest will help you lose any doubt you can do it at your age.. Including in your 60s. A frequently-asked question in our community at least among newcomers is, Is it too late? Is it too late to stop the muscle loss […]
The most abundant hormone in women. Lower percentage compared to men but still ultimately important. For instance, healthy male ranges in a 2022 pub med study stated 300-1000. In women they’re 15-70ng/dL though Centers for Disease Control list 8-49 ng/dL as healthy. The importance of this differential is this: are you focused on optimal ranges […]
This episode with the Girlfriend Doctor is a real opportunity to listen over the fence with us. It was truly a girlfriend’s dish. She is, of course, Dr. Anna Cabeca. This episode is full of discussion on intimacy, incontinence, aging, even resistance to weight training – wait til the end, you won’t want to miss […]
This episode of walking tips is purely responses to our communities’ questions. and WOW did you have a lot of them? So let’s dive right in. In case you landed here first, you may also want to go back one episode and listen to the podcast I released about the benefits of walking that is […]
I’ve recently been getting up early to go for walks before 12 weeks of live coaching calls with our Stronger participants and to beat the 110 degree heat streak we’ve had in Phoenix. Many days I’m enjoying music in my ears. But others, I hear the faint memories of my mother beside me, and imagine […]
Women need to know about hormone replacement therapy. Can we agree on that? It’s so important that you don’t rely on rumors or pieces of information with huge gaps. Still curious about Hormone Replacement Therapy? Whether you’re still deciding if it’s for you or not for you, or you’re struggling to try to get the […]
I finished pedaling and swung my leg off the bike. My bike shorts and jersey had telltale signs of salt markings on them. Once I cooled down, any exposed skin was like sandpaper. I was like a human French fry. I have trained for 8 Ironman distance triathlons. That includes a lot of time both […]
Did you know your grip strength and mortality risk are closely related? Scientific studies included in this episode share the relationship between your grip strength and longevity, and how to test and improve your grip strength. Can you open that jar of nut butter without assistance? If you’re handing those jars off to someone […]
Enhancing gut health may be the least sexy part of improving your body composition. After all, there’s no Lululemons, no flexing in front of a mirror, and there’s got to be some consciousness about it. Most of all for many of us, there has to be an understanding of why, and how, and one last […]
Which lab tests should I get? Should I test my hormones? These are common questions. It’s also a common recommendation from trainers and coaches… I don’t always agree with. One question I ask first: What are you going to do with it? (do you want to do HRT? Considering it? Or not? Knowing […]
Does dropping 50 lbs sound good to you? Or make it 20 or 10 if that’s all you have, it would feel pretty good, wouldn’t it? I’m about to shock your socks off. You’re going to hear from two good friends and colleagues today who are going on the adventure of a lifetime with […]
Why Do I Still Have Belly Fat Even Though I Exercise? First, it’s important to know that what you were once taught, and may still hear: “eat less and exercise more” will backfire if it’s causing your stress levels – cortisol to go too high. If you’ve been fueling well, eating adequate protein (more […]
What are the HRT Effects on Exercise Results? Do HRT effects on exercise results give you an advantage (or hold you back)? I’ve addressed this in podcasts and interviews before but it was asked again. So let’s discuss it. In Cliff notes, yes it makes a difference. And yet there are things to consider about […]
Can you reverse Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? Or you may be asking, what exactly is that? What if your thyroid issues weren’t just thyroid issues but an autoimmune disease and you didn’t know it? Could the fatigue and hair loss you’ve experienced be fixed with changes in lifestyle? Often unfortunately, it’s still not all that […]
It’s not my first 28-Day CGM Experiment. [CGM, by the way, is Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor]. I’m not new to this. I use this with clients and suggest for our members they do this if they’re doing -what they think- are all the things and not getting results. Another subgroup of clients I do […]
The birthdays after 40. Remember when birthdays were all slumber parties and phone-shaped cake? What are your thoughts on birthdays now? While we couldn’t wait to be older once, I’m curious how some of the birthdays now feel. First, there were 10 – double digits, then 13 of course finally making it to teenagehood. Then […]
I hope you don’t know this from experience but there are common injuries after 40 that we can help you fix. The right trainer and program helps you avoid them, the wrong trainer may lead you to them. To clarify, exercise doesn’t always cause injury but it can make you very aware that you […]
Metabolism-boosting workouts are key to losing weight after 40! Just “lifting weights” may miss the mark! Without a plan and the right sequence, protocol. In this episode, I’m going to give you a crash course on how we program at Flipping 50. You will have a very short course in personal training! And we […]
Are your habits accelerating aging? It’s well known that oxidation accelerates aging, and yet the question could be if we know what accelerates aging don’t we also then know how to reverse aging? I have a controversial guest on the show today. You know if you’re here and have been for a minute that I’m […]
Money is power. You may be asking, do I have the right podcast? Isn’t this health and fitness and all things menopause fitness & hormones? Yes, yes it is. And if I give you the blueprint for longevity and a healthspan to match, money is going to come up. Did you plan on living […]
If you’ve become insulin resistant in menopause, or suspect you are and want to know more about how to confirm it and resolve it, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. You’ll learn about testing, about habits that will help reduce your risk of insulin resistance and so much more. Understanding and addressing […]
Living well, not living longer ought to be the goal. Everywhere I turn though this is the longevity economy. What can I do to live longer? What can I take? What’s my real age? Interest in Flipping 50’s genetic test for chronological vs biological age and what to do about it is peaking. We want […]
Gaining more fat with age is not inevitable. But following the path of the 80s and striving to get an hour of cardio (or more in daily) just might make it so. Prolonged aerobic exercise, especially at higher intensities, significantly elevates cortisol concentrations when compared to similar duration and intensities of resistance exercise. Higher […]
If you wonder what you need during perimenopause or what a post-menopause workout looks like, this is for you. So, often women ask about themselves, as in, “What about women over 60?” or “What if I’m in my 70’s? Is it too late?” From the start of perimenopause through post-menopause and beyond, the ideal […]
You likely have either a strong opinion, a fear, or curiosity about HRT for women. Let me assure you that this episode isn’t referring to something you take as a pill, a cream, a trochee, a shot, a pellet, or a patch. Said like that, this is much simpler! Like my friend, and community […]
How’s your pelvic floor health? In good shape? Did you know you could be doing your kegels wrong? Did you know that overall being strong improves your pelvic floor health? Doing crunches for your core? Stop now. A strong pelvic floor is not only an enabler… of better sex, and exercise for bone and muscle […]
Spike protein can be affecting your health and the health of those in your family. Whether you’ve had the vax, the virus, we’ve all been exposed. And the spike protein is a part of that. My guest today is a returning guest so neck-deep in the science of supplements for naturally kicking our bodies […]
My guests today are not new to the Flipping 50 show. They were such a hit – an inspiration and source of intrigue – they’re back. This time I’m going to ask some more specific questions about their training, their nutrition, their show preparation, and more, so tune in for this one. This figure […]
This episode on living kidney transplant is quite different from any we’ve hosted before and yet so very much a part of the richness of community, the value of friendships, and the realization that at this point a common sense of values connects us in a way we couldn’t have predicted. How far will […]
Everyone is talking about Zone 2 training. What is it? First, its important to understand that I show 5 training zones here. Other sources use 6 zones, still others 4, and others zone 7… so we’re already not talking about the same thing. “Zone 2” for fat burning is a bit of a myth Fact: […]
The list of things they don’t teach trainers – whether in a four-year degree or a certification is long. Consider that there are such a broad wealth of foundational skills a trainer or fitness instructor needs to know and there’s generally a specific promise about the time and energy investment required to earn the degree […]
Signs and symptoms are abundant but menopause hair loss is right up there with that ever-changing and frustrating journey that is menopause. Whether for you it’s a thinning of hair or receding hair, hair loss is not a common topic here but definitely one we’re going to cover today. You will hear 4 different categories […]
We’d all love to have been born with a higher metabolism. If you haven’t the question is can you get a higher metabolism with thermogenesis? The term thermogenesis refers to heat generation in direct response to the food you eat. There are a lot of myths suggesting that 5 or 6 small meals […]
If you want to raise your energy this is for you. Beyond the superficial ask for energy for exercise, or to get through the day without caffeine, this is about the deeper vibrational energy. You know when your vibrational energy is up because you walk into a room and people look. They seem to […]
Muscle losses begin at age 30 – if we’re not doing anything to prevent them. The average (and no you’re not!) individual will lose 3-8% of muscle per decade and a significant amount by age 60. After that, it accelerates. Again.. This is based on historical data. How about we change history? Loss of muscle […]
What don’t they teach women about strength training? Plenty. For starters, how she’s unique from males, how she uniquely burns fat during exercise, and how her pre-menopause exercise and post-menopause exercise results will change. Most of all, how to be the absolute happiest and most successful with exercise at any point in her life. […]
It’s resistance training for women over 40 Q and A time! An attendee at the What, When & Why to Exercise for Women 40+ asked this question and other trainers and you may also have this question. Q: Can you explain how ‘progressive overload’ builds strength/gains muscle (hypertrophy)? Is it possible for someone who is […]
“Why am I bloated?” It’s a conversation starter for many of the clients and students I’ve worked with. First, this. Midlife gut issues are common, not normal. Ironically, some of the healthy habits you have may be getting in the way of your optimal absorption of nutrients, digestion and or elimination. In a recent previous […]
In spite of so many sources citing the devastating journey through midlife, it’s possible to improve menopause transition fitness. But many of these are learned the hard way by women who have gone through or are currently going through menopause. You’re seeing more and more influencers… those who sell makeup, who sing, who blog, bake […]
I received this question about Protein Supplements for muscle building and want to share the question and the response with you. Lucy’s Question: I am learning so much. I have a question about protein supplements. I have heard collagen, protein powders and creatine mentioned. I take a glutamine supplement for my gut. Any comments on […]
Do you have a chiropractor in your midlife tool kit? How do you benefit? Is it something you wonder about? Whether you’re addressing alignment, performance, or pain with hard or soft tissue manipulation this episode may answer some of your questions. In today’s interview we discuss how you can benefit, how to know you’d benefit, […]
Got a bucket list? Today’s guest went up Mt Kilimanjaro, for the second time in January, having had 3 joint replacements at 70. I feel like I should just stop talking at this point and get you right to the show, so it’s exactly what I’m going to do. Just this first… Watch Irv’s Mt […]
Today’s episode reads like a Facebook status: Fatigued and want to be fit! So if it feels like you’re married to tired, in a relationship with recovery from exercise, virus, or life, then stay tuned. If your level of fatigue is squashing hopes of starting and sticking to an exercise routine, my guest and I […]
My guest today beat breast cancer and wants to share – just 7 weeks after surgery – her story. We record this at the end of March and after appointments in December revealed a problem, her life changed. We have a real and raw discussion about life, boobs, healing and emotions on this journey. Whether […]
You potentially haven’t even thought about Urolithin A yet today! Ha! Well, I hadn’t either. In fact, I want to put an r in the word, it’s so unfamiliar I struggled with it in the interview! But it can have a positive impact on healthy aging and we’re going to tell you just how. What […]
Time for your brain workout. Back in 2008, I was traveling all over the midwest by car to do keynotes on stages for healthcare forums for continuing education. My signature story ended with this statement: “train your brain.” How full circle for me that I’m hosting guest and brain expert Dr Titus Chiu, not for […]
“I wonder if it’s my thyroid.” Sound familiar? If you too are wondering, Is it my thyroid, or adrenals, or it’s stress… and don’t know how you’d know, this is your episode. My guest is a long time resource for our community and a well-respected expert in thyroid, as well as Hashimoto’s. Are you started? […]
For some it’s coffee, for others wine time, and still others, it’s both. If you have less control over how you feel and rely on … anything but your natural energy, the question is… do you want it that way? This episode asks, whether you choose it or it’s got you. Feel like it’s wine […]
Let’s have the talk, the adrenal fatigue talk. It’s not a new topic but I’ve got a new boss in town to share her story and some solutions. Adrenal fatigue is something many of our community members deal with, or it surfaces while they’re in a program and they haven’t ever stopped to realize that […]
Is your exercise working against your hormones? Could that be making you more tired, or prone to injury? Is your routine limiting your performance results? It’s widely accepted that exercise is a pillar of good health. For women, though, there’s a gap in exercise recommendations designed based on their unique hormone profile. In a 2021 […]
How do you know if you need a coach vs a trainer or a consultant? What’s the difference? How do they work? How do I know when I need which? There’s a difference in what each does. And you may need more than one. Or an expert who has both skills, and (dare I say), […]
Feel like you’re aging too fast? Here’s help in this episode. I’ve had this guest on before and it’s not likely the time. If I asked if you’d like a non-pharmaceutical answer to better mood, energy, sex, and to reduce risk of disease – dozens of diseases, and reverse effects of aging you may have […]
Do you know what you want? It’s not easy, especially if you have a lot of choices. Ironic right? But true. I learned this about myself AND learned it about women in general about 30 years ago. Somewhere between 3 and 4 decades ago I began doing the marketing for fitness businesses and creating packages […]
What should you ask a trainer? Recently a woman shared her misfortune of attending a fitness class and hurting her knee, and cautioned, “Be careful what fitness class you go to” to other gym-goers. This happens all the time. So this episode takes a moment, and supplies the questions you want to ask before you […]
Think after 40 muscle is a thing of the past? Think again! There was a time when I was a cardio bunny. I dabbled in strength training but spent hours each week, sometimes a day, doing “aerobics.” We tend to think, because we were told it so often for decades, that aerobic activity is best […]
Could your house, or your office, use a little decluttering? Get ready for weight loss in a way you’re not used to hearing me talk about it! You have the ability, through decluttering, to change your mood, and potentially your weight. Could your kitchen counter be reflecting on your resistance to weight loss? Is […]
Caregiving is anything but easy. Even if it’s a labor of love. For many midlife women this is just a chaotic time. Midlife, midlife hormones, midlife career, midlife relationship changes, and aging parents or other loved ones. Maybe a sick or injured child or spouse. What can you do to take care of your own […]
Weight management after 50. Calories don’t determine whether you store or burn fat; hormones do. A few ideas for you in this episode. Even if you don’t want to focus on weight loss, you’ll find something in this episode. My Guest:…
Bodybuilding for women over 50. No matter who you are, you probably got an image in your head. What was it? I can’t wait to introduce you. I have 5 guests today. And there’s a video version if you’d like to see them. You might want to. They’re not your grandma but some are grandmas. […]
Most midlife women have gut issues they ignore, accept as normal, or just try to quietly cope with. And they may avoid group exercise or social engagements because of it. If you too are doing either of those or limiting your food intake, avoiding eating instead of finding the root cause of the issue, this […]
Your Health Coaches, Group Fitness instructors and personal trainers don’t get this in their basic foundation. Nor do undergrads in exercise science or kinesiology. There’s just too little time. The “minimum viable information a fitness or health professional needs to enter the field” is not enough for your support of women. Let alone women in […]
Fasting your way. Exercising your way. Working, loving, living your way. Consider that many women actually compromise doing it their way and yet their entire world revolves around them. Kids, spouse, career positions many women hold are the glue behind an organization. Whether it’s the behind the scenes or you’re the boss running the show, […]
Your body is fit or you’re working your way there, but are you brain fit? Did you know that you may not know it but have had a concussion? That kind of trauma doesn’t do the brain any favors. From memory to focus today to dementia later, brain health is on our minds (pun intended). […]
Metamucil and Coffee to Poop, Alcohol to Sleep. These Health Band-Aids are not doing you any favors. If you’re using coffee to poop and alcohol to sleep, it’s not normal. Nor do you have to settle or tolerate feelings or symptoms. t’s time to rip off these false health band-aids. If constipation or chronic energy […]
Cortisol hormone, it’s a love hate relationship. It’s energy. It’s stress. It’s stress energy. It’s energy stress. It’s where we get energy to exercise. It’s what we sometimes need to purge with activity. It keeps us up. It can keep us down. It can prevent weight loss. It can increase belly fat storage. Stop the […]
An oxymoron? You might be thinking fat loss for women over 50 is just that. Two statements that don’t belong in the same sentence. Oh but they do and not just because it’s frustrating or elusive. In this episode, how I make fat loss for women over 50, including my about to be 59 year […]
Effective fat loss for women after 50 does not include starving yourself. It doesn’t include walking or other exercise hours and hours, it doesn’t include salads and missing pleasure from food. It may not include intermittent fasting, or grapefruit. Two words for you: Add muscle. That is the Cliff Notes for this episode. If you’re […]
Trying to lose fat in menopause? This is for you. You enter menopause without having bought a ticket. You just find yourself suddenly inside. Things around you start changing. For you it may be sleep changes, a change in your body composition so there’s a little more padding in the cushions. Weight seems to have […]
If you’ve got an expert who’s done more than 150 interviews with wellness experts, what would you ask? This is a male voice, you’ll love if like me you love an accent, and may also love this voice of reason.. Got males in the household? My guest may resonate. Give me sane, give me realistic, […]
Kelly McGonigal has taken a message I learned in 1984 and looked at complex science of it, and simplified it again down to Joy of Movement… and she’s done it by storytelling. I am an exercise and sports psychology expert, trained in not only the exercise physiology and kinesiology but in the mindset of exercise […]
Worried you might be making nutrition mistakes? We’ve got a no-judgment zone in this episode. No one chooses to die sicker, fatter, or suffer but what if your daily choices were making that happen? Unknowingly, many adults make a wrong turn on the way to “healthy eating.” Foods learned at one point to be healthy […]
Walking off weight – in far less time than you might think – not only sounds easier and more accessible than most exercise options, but also been proven. Move over intermittent fasting, here comes intermittent walking. Seriously, I don’t mean to dish fasting. And plenty of prior episodes have reviewed the plausibility of fasting based […]
Want more effective exercise ? Let’s talk pelvic floor. The area between your anus and your pubic bone is some of the most important real estate a woman has. Do you know how to take care of it, stage it, and manage it? My guest today shares that more women do now. She’s a young […]
Easy healthy habits coming up! Yes, exercise! However, what if it was easier than that to get more energy and boost your overall well being? We do certain things regularly. Your daily routine and mine are probably very similar day to day. That is what you do this morning in the first 10-30 minutes of […]
You don’t wake up thinking about healing trauma. You don’t even search for it on your computer at night. You may however, want to lose weight… and be stuck. You may find you continuall get injured or get repeated bouts of colds or virus. But it’s just stress, right? That’s what we say. Could your […]
If you want to burn off body fat there are a few things you have to know. Very possibly there are a few things you need to unlearn. In this episode you’ll hear me ask my guest these questions: Are Keto and Fasting good for Midlife weight loss? We are going to unpack the science […]
When you saw the title of this podcast, what was the first thing that popped into your mind? Like “Is it too late to lose weight? Too late to go back to school? Too late to be a lawyer? Is it too late to find love? To climb Mount Everest?” What would be your end […]
Your best 2023 will be no accident while it might include surprises and serendipitous wonder. On this day, in this month millions set goals, resolutions, and I don’t. I’ve believed and witnessed that SMART goals are dumb since 1984. The older adults get the less they set them because the more they know they don’t […]
In this top 10 podcasts 2022 edition I will countdown Letterman-style (he’s from Iowa, of course)! Show notes will have the links to each so you can listen easily. Find those at /top-10-podcasts-2022 Starting with number 10 and working our way up, here are your Top 10 podcasts 2022 for the Flipping 50 show. #10 […]
When your workouts aren’t working, and you’re doing them, it’s so frustrating. There’s the question of, is it you? Are you not working hard enough? I’ll share with you that in 40 years, when clients have hit plateaus, those clients who are doing the work, it’s most often not for lack of effort. So, let’s […]
Is it too late to gain lean muscle in menopause? No. Is it harder to gain lean muscle in menopause? Than it was when you were at your peak muscle in your 20s, yes. Shouldn’t I focus on fat loss first? No. To gain lean muscle … so you look better, feel better, and do […]
What is the optimal exercise for bone density benefit? A question you may be asking. A question I recommend you ask as you think about your own urgency, current status, past exercise history, and risk of fracture. Heavy Strength: 10 or Fewer Repetitions Yet not all women over 40 can. Limited by co-existing conditions, occurrence […]
Could it be gaslighting? Do you feel ignored, overlooked, or unheard related to a medical issue? How would you define gaslighting? My guest today discusses the trending term. And unbeknownst to her or I we discuss menopause, the Boomer generation, new choices, and even scope of practice for health coaches. My Guest: Andrea Nakayama. As the […]
Building muscle after menopause is not only possible, but also necessary! Synopsis: Unless you’ve been a bodybuilder, or avid weightlifter and eating a high protein diet, and dialed both those up during perimenopause, chances are you have lost muscle tissue since your 30s. That means a loss of fat burning potential and a slower metabolism. […]
I say calendar girls and you think…? Unless you’ve watched documentaries recently, it’s not likely what you’re thinking. Synopsis: The love of dance and glitter bonds an unlikely group of 60-plus women in Southwest Florida – the Calendar Girls. But under the veil of fake lashes and unicorn horns lurks the deeper truths of what […]
Have you heard of MELT? Today is your day. If movement doesn’t feel good, if you’ve foam rolled yourself to the painful tune of oohs and ahs but don’t feel better, then this episode will make it make sense to you. My Guest: Sue Hitzmann, MS, CST, NMT, is an internationally recognized neurofascial science & […]
In 2014 I moved from Iowa to Colorado and ultimately to a home positioned at over 8000 ft. While I looked at the Great Divide from my window and felt it was so worth it, there were days I couldn’t wait to close my eyes and go to bed. I caved in to high doses […]
Have you accepted your chronic symptoms as your “normal” simply because there were no answers when you sought help? Let’s put an end to that right now! One of the reasons I so often hear, “what I used to do that worked doesn’t work any more” is not just a shift in hormones, it’s that […]
This gratitude episode in honor of Thanksgiving weekend is a diversion from for the holiday. Thanksgiving past. Ten years ago I enjoyed Thanksgiving, without my family, with 1500 new acquaintances at an all-inclusive buffet in Cozumel. That trip was the beginning of something very different for me. Changing the environment gives you a unique perspective […]
Sexy menopause? Does that sound like an oxymoron? My guest found her sexy menopause and believed in the need for menopause advocates so much she gave up her chiropractor license and committed to coaching. My Guest: Dr. Kim Norman is a holistic doctor. She practiced chiropractic for almost 30 years specializing in nutrition. Dr. Kim […]
Your brain health may need this. Never has a client said, I love taking supplements. Frequently I’ve heard, but I eat healthy and choose to get my nutrients from food. And I get it. However, wow in 2022 that can be a challenge. I did ask my guest, neurologist, Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, […]
Color has so much more to it than your favorite color and truly may be the key to better relationships, businesses, and feeling confidence and powerful. It’s not just one favorite color, but a family of colors that are about you, for you and cheering in your corner. You can choose to relate best, to […]
My sister-in-law was a rockstar mom. She cooked organ meats for my niece. Who is to this day healthy, resilient and as strong a woman as I know. I did not do this for my son. Just saying. I loved the idea of making my own baby food. I just never did it. Can you […]
Are you leaking your power? Giving it up and reacting or overreacting? In heated moments, with piles of situational stressors upon you, it’s one thing to try to react less and another to do it. My guest is an executive coach for female leaders and has the anecdote for that. We’re diving into how you […]
Who didn’t adopt at-home wellness habits or realize the need for them during the pandemic? It became obvious that your health care is your business. The bio for my guest is not going to sound like that of other guests. In fact, if you’re new you may wonder if this is the right podcast, the […]
Midlife stress is a killer for some of us. It may ebb and flow. It may settle in for a spell, but it’s a part of life for all of us. How we handle it of course depends on: our awareness of the sources willingness to do something about the sources ability to create selfcare […]
Sleep through menopause? Whether you’re thinking, but how? Or you’re already sleeping well – for the moment – stay tuned. My guest is a Functional doctor who really specializes in supporting her clients through hormone imbalance, including those that can start because of sleep or those that are worsened because of sleep. Regardless of which […]
Even if improving hypothyroidism is not currently a concern for you, stick around and listen to this episode. This “expert” came to her expertise naturally and she’s sharing her health journey with you. She echoes recent podcast guests and stories of health concerns, health issues and solutions of women and how they’ve taken control back. […]
The definition, the lesser-known causes, the medications, the solutions .. it’s all about bone health in this episode. I have with me a guest that is both going to shock you and that you’ll love. Whether you’ve got osteoporosis, or osteopenia, you’re concerned about bone health and preventing it, this is for you. It will […]
The reason you can’t lose weight in menopause is not all hormone related. It might be your mom, your dad, your memories, and it is definitely your thoughts and feelings around food. A woman recently shared her experience in a new weight loss program and put it to the test when she traveled for nearly […]
What’s your hypothalamus, what’s it do, and how valuable is it to in menopause? We answer those questions on this episode. I’ll share links in the show notes with you for the online measure of Underwater weighing has been for 30 years labeled as the “gold standard” of body composition measurement. However, I wouldn’t run […]
What if creativity matters more now than ever and if could make everything including work, more fun? Recently in a podcast with Dr. John Gray (link below), he shared how to make things on your “to do” list more hormone-balancing for you. There was so much goodness in that episode you might have missed it. […]
This episode is about morning routines, training to fatigue, and defining “fueled.” They may seem like unrelated topics yet they are from our pool of Flipping 50 Insiders questions. And you may have them too! In this episode I answer 3 community questions so that you too can hear the answers. Share your question too […]
Genetics of metabolism are not static. You do have a uniqueness to the way you burn calories from food and metabolize carbs, fat, proteins. Weight loss for women over 40 can be suddenly tricky. Today we’re going to discuss the importance of genetics of metabolism so that, you don’t just have to look at what […]
If you are a midlife woman I’m going to share some success stories here I think that you will love. With each, I’m going to share a research study linking to why and what happened. These successes are no accidents. I also want you to know that these women before they started strength training, weren’t. […]
Menopause Relief is not new here. Adaptogens are not a new topic here. Yet, because the impression I have is that many women in our community have heard the word, they would have a hard time defining the term for a friend. So in fact you’ll hear me ask that straight off and that was […]
Short workouts for women over 50 sound like a dream? Let’s talk time. Warning: This may trigger you. It may trigger comments from trainers who disagree or have said short(er) programs. I know you love short workouts. I’m frequently asked for 30-minute workouts. Here’s the thing, it’s almost impossible. EXCEPT, for those who aren’t doing […]
Women’s health management is usually, well a woman’s job. So if you’re in charge and not doing so great, what then? When was the last time you had an eye exam? Pap smear? Mammogram? Are you due for any tests? If your dog or children were would you allow that? If you manage health for […]
Menopause is terrible! This is awful! Just a couple of the comments I’ve recently seen women posting. So if it’s you, I’m not calling you out without respect. I am though, calling you out. We are an exclusively made-for-menopause based-on-research on midlife women fitness business, training and supporting fitness professionals working with women midlife too. […]
Changes in hormones and skin that occur with midlife tend to hit women at varying times. For some women there’s a dramatic change when estrogen levels drop. Skin becomes noticeably thinner and this is when I hear more women ask for help with cellulite that wasn’t visible before. For other women it’s a roller-coaster ride […]
I swear by my infrared sauna (In fact, recently my hormones were off due to supply-change issue resulting in a change of the type of estrogen I was given. My skin- breakouts – and water retention were the worst. I used my solo sauna for 14 days in a row and got a lot of […]
What’s the relationship between iodine and thyroid health? That’s our conversation today. The explanation provided by my guest (returning guest, Sara Banta) makes a complicated, integrated process of body functions much easier to understand. My Guest: Sara Banta is the owner of Accelerated Health Products in addition to the host of Accelerated Health Radio and […]
What do you wish you’d known about menopause before you got here? Will you pass on information to your daughter differently? Here’s one chance. This episode is a fun jaunt both into the deep wants and wishes we all feel and some of us express. We do a fun rapid fire game where I list […]
It’s Q and A time again and this time it’s a round up of 5 menopause fitness questions. I got these from our Flipping 50 Insiders group on Facebook. If you’re there or you’re commenting on the show notes themselves, we often pick those questions precisely for episodes like this. These are some of your […]
If you need just one more little nudge to get out the door, or turn on the exercise video today, this post is full of reasons to exercise after 50… unrelated to weight loss. Though, full-disclaimer, weight control, specifically body composition is always a benefit if your dose-response ratio is right. An article in the […]
If you’re tired all the time, the fastest way to make progress is to stop. Truth. Women currently in midlife can have limited beliefs about exercise. If these ring true for you in spite of feeling more tired then stay tuned: [Limiting Beliefs] I have to exercise because I want to lose weight I need […]
Are you familiar with PRP therapy? How about shockwave therapy? My guest today and I break down the what, why and when… as well as the who is and isn’t a candidate for it. If you’ve got questions about these treatments and certain chronic issues like plantar fasciitis, hip bursitis, or carpal tunnel syndrome… or […]
Running and Returning is a book, a story, and a glimpse into the tapestry of life for now 61-yr-old runner, Vicki Hunter. Vicki is a prior fellow trainer I met in at RallySport in Boulder. She has recently published a book and whether you are a runner like Vicki, a parent of a child with […]
In this episode we unpack the importance of mitochondria. Inside you lies something so important it controls your energy, health, and longevity. Mitochondria, I was taught back in 1984 as a sophomore in Kinesiology, are responsible for energy production. Science has discovered that disease and aging is controlled by our mitochondria DNA. But the trillions […]
During the decade I’ve been hosting anywhere from 1-4 podcast interviews a week, never have I had the pleasure of introducing someone who’s title includes “professional interviewer.” I was intrigued and who could not be at a title like this. She not only is just that, you’ll learn how she created that role herself, but […]
Today we explore the psychology of aging with a guest you’re going to want to pay attention to. She’s 93. She’s still getting herself booked on podcasts. She’s a wonderful interviewee and a practicing life coach. If you don’t think that just set the bar a little higher on how you’ll spend your next 40 […]
This episode is packed with info about CREATINE Supplementation Over 50. I’ve been asked about creatine. I talked about it at the Flipping 50 April master class series (This topic comes up frequently in our masterclasses the second Wednesday of each month. Watch the banners at top of site or if you’re already on our […]
Libido and hormone balance questions were at the top of the list for our community members. Today you want to plan a long hike. Take us with you. Then share it with a friend and listen together after they listen. If you’re listening for yourself, you’re still going to want to hit replay. What I […]
Oral health and hormones? Yes! Changes with hormones can affect your smile! Yes! I don’t know about you, but one thing I’d love to have and so appreciate is a brighter smile. I got a mouthful today from my guest. If you think, I’ve got a dentist, I’ve got great teeth, don’t go away just […]
On the daily, many of us think about weight, belly fat, changes in our skin and if you’re forgetful, maybe you think about dementia or how to prevent Alzheimer’s. But for those of us with a genetic predisposition, who may have been caregivers for aging parents or loved ones, or work with older adults as […]
I’m responding in this podcast due to an overwhelming number of questions in response to a post on social media. Are you on TikTok? Instagram? Use YouTube? You’ll see some regular snippets of workouts and workout tips there! I’m @flipping50tv everywhere! Let’s dive into this episode. Ironically for a quick social post, there is a […]
Women in midlife pursuing fitness, we apologize. We’ve made it a challenge. You’re at choice. You can choose what you want and buy what you need. But it can be hard to buy what you need unless you know to ask the right questions. In this episode I want to point out a few places […]
“Let’s get physical, physical… let me hear your body talk!” Grab Your Leggings! Cue Olivia Newton-John! The author of Let’s Get Physical is in the house! This interview promises to take you back, like flash-back potentially. You’ll recognize some of the names and some historic women’s fitness icons will be new. Are you getting physical? […]
During this episode I’m going to provide you with the insight on 3 menopause fitness makeovers. Without disclosing or intruding on client confidentiality these three represent unique situations not uncommon in the 25 years I’ve been coaching midlife women. In the last decade, I’ve grown far more knowledgeable about how to help and the science […]
Using health benefits for personal training? At one point this was wishful thinking. Get sick, they said, then you can use those flex benefits. Gain weight, lose muscle and strength, then come back was essentially the message. Ever wished you could use your flex benefits toward your personal training and run into obstacles and red […]
As a midlife woman your diabetes risk increases as hormones change. This episode intends to help you realize that you are in control. We include what may be reminders for many of you, or new points of awareness for others. This may be for you or for loved ones struggling with insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, or […]
Recent studies (since 2019) provide more clues about the effects of hormones on muscle: The ability to build it The loss of it Plus, in this episode I provide suggestions on what to do that is also noted by science as proven protocols. Study 1 Treating women post menopause with either a placebo or estradiol, […]
Welcome to this episode, and this movement of ageism dismantled. How does it show up? Are you more ageist than you think? A recent solo podcast I did on this topic got a lot of attention. In our own Flipping 50 membership I regularly spot women being ageist in reference to themselves. This episode is […]
What midlife fitness changes do the pros make? Today I’m talking to a fitness industry leader about how she’s embraced each decade, while running a business, in fact doing a lot of pivoting as we all have. When you’re an influencer and leader of many, in the spotlight in many ways, busy and then some, […]
If you’ve been a long-time listener, and you’ve heard episodes discussing hormones, and hormone therapy options to fix your hormones stay put because you haven’t heard this. No one has talked about this on Flipping 50 before. In all the episodes I’ve discussed and similar discussions about micronutrients I’ve had with clients, it’s never come […]
I’ve been asked frequently if I still do private coaching sessions. The answer is I do. I’m reframing how though. I’ve had to guard my time to start, grow and manage a team where we not only offer the first and only exclusively made-for-menopause fitness membership in the world, I train trainers and health coaches […]
Looking for a motivation source? Many listeners ask me, how do you stay motivated to exercise? Meaning, not me, but for them. If you’re asking the same, today’s podcasts offers an unlikely motivation source. It’s certainly not my usual answer. 00:00 I’d offer something like choosing an activity you love, starting with just 5 or […]
Strength training sessions for menopause optimization are different. They’re different than you’ve ever done in your life, different than a man of your same age. But repeatedly this question comes up, so I’m paying tribute to it again. Because if we get it wrong we risk losing the benefits we’re really after from strength training […]
Eating disorder recovery may not be your first concern. But you’d be surprised at the percent of midlife women triggered into eating disruption again or for the first time. In this episode we discuss so much more than eating disorder recovery and truly define what is eating disorder, what is disordered vs emotional eating. For […]
When you redefine aging for yourself, you may have to swim upstream. There will be resistance: your own as well as others. Having always had certain examples of aging, and a few examples unique to it, to redefine aging you’ll first have to imagine it. 00:00 What do you see? If you’re in a certain […]
A hidden cause of your weight loss resistance could be low-level chronic inflammation. Or for you, it could be the aches of the knees or hips. In this episode, I interview naturopath Elizabeth Yarnell. 00:00 We’ll define inflammation and discuss how it starts, what increases it and how to reduce yours. If you aren’t feeling […]
More strength and less cardio in menopause is not an easy pill to swallow for many of you listeners. Until you do. Until it feels good to feel good and you realize that being tired all the time isn’t necessary, required, or even going to work to optimize your weight and body composition. 00:00 This […]
It’s hard to change your health because it’s hard to change your health habits. Even when you want to. 00:00 It takes time to formulate new habits as an adult. You have a routine way of doing so many things that have become almost automatic. You shower and get dressed in a certain way. Maybe […]
Who needs this episode all about electrolytes after 50? If you are still drinking those ooy guey or artificially sweetened drinks to rehydrate… If you are still dropping tablets with chemicals into water to hydrate… And if you’re not on a daily basis using electrolytes to your advantage… thinking that you only need them if […]
Midlife hormones can throw a wrench in your otherwise smooth path. Even fitness pros aren’t immune to hormone changes! I recently had a conversation with a fellow female fitness pro and she expressed the same sentiment I had. Both of us sailed smoothly through perimenopause, outside of well for me midlife stress that brought about […]
What is healthy enough? How would you define it for yourself? If you are able to, I highly encourage you to hit pause right now. Think about it. What’s your definition of “healthy enough?” OKAY, go. 00:00 Are you back? I hope you did it. As simple as it may sound, it’s a deep question. […]
Oxidative stress is in part an effect of aging and can be an effect of poor lifestyle, even overtraining or over-exercise. In this episode I talk with a true science geek … and we break it down. 00:00 In this episode, we talk about how to encourage natural hair growth, reduce gray hair, boost libido […]
Two listener questions beg the answer to the best exercise schedule at midlife. So, in this episode, I’ll share the answer to both and reflect on the science of frequency and intensity of the variables leading to fitness for women in midlife. To do that I’ll define it for you in case you’re wondering just […]
Not many people listening, or living, don’t know Men Are from Mars, Women Are From Venus, the famous book by Dr. John Gray. It’s my honor to interview him on this episode. 00:00 Dr. Gray is the quintessential relationship expert. He’s also an active health and wellness advocate and he’s talking now and has always […]
Weight loss for women over 50 is illusive. Right? What you used to do doesn’t work anymore. They talk of inflammation, and yet you don’t feel badly when you eat the foods they suggest cause it. If you’re feeling torn between what you’re reading, hearing, and old school lessons or lifelong habits, this may help […]
One of the hardest lessons for women to learn is that you have to eat for strength training to work. The first inclination is to “eat less and exercise more.” Of course, it’s been the message on social and unfortunately, even from the fitness industry, for years. 00:00 This episode and my guest will dispel […]
If you’ve tried to make dietary, exercise, or lifestyle habit changes and experienced weight loss failure, this is for you. I have a guest today who is a Flipping 50 Cafe member. I? I didn’t get in a word edgewise and that is just fine. You’ll hear Victoria tell us that she’s an introvert. I […]
Leptin resistance can be a big part of weight loss resistance. Could it be your challenge? Listen to this episode to find out. 00:00 Of the many hormones (and cascade of events) influenced by cortisol, leptin is one. It can mean you find it hard to push away from the table or find yourself looking […]
Would you define yours as a healthy lifestyle? It’s one of those things that can be illusive. That is, the finish line keeps moving away from you like your own handheld out in front of you would. 00:00 Before we open I invite you to come up with an answer to this… You’ve been tasked […]
Hormone balance is such a buzzword. What if I told you that you could balance six hormones in seven days? My guest speaks our Flipping 50 language. She’s resolved her own hormone balance issues and now naturally for almost two decades, is, in turn, helping other women do the same. 00:00 Stay tuned til the […]
From a listener in the Flipping 50 Insider’s Group: It would be great if Debra could share some information about common exercise injuries. So here it is and I’m diving right in after this invitation. I’ve been sharing soundbites of short exercise tips on Instagram at @flipping50tv. I invite you to IG to see all […]
Are your hormones at menopause causing a roller coaster? Is it your skinny jeans or your genetic genes? What is missing when we’re trying to eat well, and truly understanding what that is, exercise, and truly discovering what that is for you now but making only minor changes? 00:00 If it feels like you’re in […]
Before we launch into this episode, I want to set this up for you: it’s not about weight. It IS about your health. It’s about your life and you living it. There are a lot of unhappy skinny people. There have been a lot of fat people who’ve lost weight that fear regaining and still […]
Love your midlife body? It’s not like a pair of broken-in shoes, is it? We tend to find flaws more often than appreciation if we’re not consciously working on a positive attitude. If you struggle with exercise, weight, or habits that support an optimal weight, then this may be for you. 00:00 We’re talking about […]
What happens after a betrayal? And what qualifies as a betrayal? Is it when your sister breaks a promise or your parents fail to accept your partner? Is it when a friend fails to be there for you during a time of need? Is it when someone keeps the truth from you for years yet […]
Your underlying reason for weight gain may not be a lack of motivation or discipline. It may not be that you don’t have willpower. It may not be that you’re not exercising enough. [00:00] While there can be many reasons beyond what you eat that cause weight gain, few of us take a good look […]
Could your healthy foods cause fat gains or prevent fat loss? Are you possibly experiencing gas, bloating, and diarrhea because of what you’ve known as healthy foods? It turns out yes. There are 4 main categories of foods that are the potential cause of health issues for you. In this episode, we discuss healthy foods […]
00:00 Could you even define healthy food today? Not many could easily. Given the unique individuality of the gut biome making a healthy food for one, poison for another. On every “healthy food” diet today there is a way to do it “dirty.” 00:20 Keto, vegan, vegetarianism… done using packaged and processed foods without reading […]
Chronic stress is a part of life in 2022. It’s also a big part of midlife life. What’s a woman to do? A woman who is more susceptible to the negative effects of stress? This episode is going to answer that. My guest and good friend Dr Ro is in the house. My Guest: Dr. […]
Your Menopause Workout vs Your 30-something Workout Your menopause workout is different. But how? Should it be less? Should it be more? Should it be lighter? Should it be more intense? Yes, yes, yes, and yes. It depends. I’m going to lean into these words on this episode. And shamelessly I’m going to share some […]
Recently I shared a study about the loss of muscle (sarcopenia) during menopause and since, questions about gaining muscle and strength over 50 have been pouring in. In this Q and A episode I’m answering them. They’re split, about half are about exercise and the other half are about the protein that you seem to […]
Midlife anxiety is a real thing. During the pandemic, it’s more likely that more of us have experienced it. Whether for you midlife anxiety is new, it’s something you’ve always dealt with or it’s not you but someone you love, this episode has something for you. We’ve all been through the pandemic, essentially, together apart. […]
What do menopause and immunity have in common? This episode examines menopause and immunity to help you optimize your response in these times. Hormones and immunity are so closely linked. Since April 2020 I’ve been sharing with you that if you’re focused on one, you win with the other two. “Moderation is an emotional […]
Need a perfection detox? Or have you shed that skin already? No matter where you are, this message resonates with women over 50. Even younger women are tired of being tired in pursuit of something they know they can never have, be, or enjoy. My Guest: On this episode shares her wisdom in perfection […]
This episode is all about Intermittent fasting for women in midlife. I’ve got one of the most globally recognized experts with me talking about the what’s the whys and the whens… as well as the when not to’s. If you’ve dabbled, you’ve shunned it, you’ve been tempted… chances are you still have some questions. We’ll […]
Weight loss is so hard! I’ve heard that a million times. But why can’t we crack that code? Well, my guest today is sharing how your brain has hi-jacked your weight-loss wishes and what’s working against you. She’s also got a solution. And trust me you do not want to miss it when I ask […]
How does clear vision sound? Naturally. If you too have joined the club, whether it’s glasses or contacts for you, and never wanted to, then tune in! Want to ditch your glasses? I do! Whether you’re donning bifocals, trifocals, or just simply have joined that club you didn’t want to join, this is your episode! […]
My Guest: As a Functional Medicine M.D., Dr. Peter Kozlowski uses a broad array of tools to find the source of the body’s dysfunction: he takes the time to listen to his patients and plots their history on a timeline, considering what makes them unique and co-creating with them a truly individualized care plan. Currently, […]
Stem cell therapy isn’t just for your aging knees and hips. It’s not just for pre-surgical strategies. It may just be your next step to more radiant skin. This episode explores how stem cell therapy can be a powerful tool in healing chronic conditions and preventing the decline in the aging process. That is, in […]
If you want to lose weight you want and need ways to measure fat and body composition. Not tracking, tracking too little, or unnecessary information can lead you down a path where you might lose muscle, and ultimately regain more weight because of it. So this episode of Flipping 50 lays out many methods either […]
When you’ve got goals, and they include losing fat after 50, it can be tricky to navigate and determine what’s going wrong. With hormone fluctuations, you can see the scale go up by 5 lbs in a day. Look, that’s not fat. It’s water weight. Likewise, don’t get all excited (but we do) when […]
Better sex after 50? Yes please! Listen, this episode is all about improving and maintaining sexual health & intimacy at every age. It’s just in time for Valentine’s Day. If you could only have been in the green room before we clicked “record.” Or maybe it was after. I don’t know. I do know I […]
Fat burning & weight loss are hot topics uniquely, and together during menopause. Since for decades the dogma has been your metabolism slows as you get older (proven not until about 60 very recently) and that menopause hormone changes make weight gain more likely it’s easy to believe there may not be much a girl […]
# Tips for Brain Health to Start Today We all worry about keeping cognitively sharp until the end – and dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other neurodegenerative conditions are at all-time highs!! Let’s explore how the stress, restrictions, and general behavior changes of the last almost 2 years have affected brain health. My Guest: Teri Jaklin is […]
A Conversation with the Thyroid Fixer Wish you had a thyroid fixer who could sweep in and shed insight on why you don’t feel good even though you continue to test normal? Or why are you exercising, eating right, and still not losing weight? Want to know the real reason why your doctor won’t order […]
Strength training for the midlife woman is so important. Our guest today is a perfect example. Former and recovering endurance athlete, Jen, joins me. My guest today: She is a former endurance athlete who spent years doing countless triathlons, full and half marathons. Jen didn’t enter the age group world of running until age 33 […]
If you spend half a minute on social media, you will could be led to believe fat gain in menopause is normal and fat loss in menopause is hard and requires extremes. If you want to invest a few minutes here, I’m going to do the best I can to convince you otherwise. You […]
I’m doing a continuous glucose monitor experiment and I encourage you to follow along, if not to join me. There will be links in this episode’s show notes to use a discount code and start along with me. I truly think a month of it at least could be the best thing you do, and […]
My guest today experienced food and weight struggles from many angles. She developed binge eating & exercise bulimia as a high school & college student. After ending that at 22, Debbie had no issues until hitting 40. Then, not only did she gain 25 pounds without doing anything differently, but she developed gout, digestive issues, […]
It’s January as I record this but wait wait wait if you’re listening later, you just found Flipping50 and your binge-listening (I know you!) because there is never a time of year when we aren’t all conscious of the desire for better wellbeing, health, and fitness in these times. So, stick around and give this […]
Triathlon Training for fun, fitness, and fundraising Reiki Master, yoga instructor, massage therapist, writer, singer, and multiple Ironman finisher with impossibly slow times. Married to Bob Jordan, a world champion Ironman, singer, songwriter. Terry is mom to a couple of true Heavenly angels;Emily and Thomas as well as an amazing singer, song-writing son, Timothy. We […]
Want to reap the benefits of meditation? Not sure where to start? I know what you mean! I’ve recently started meditation and I’m loving it. I’ve taught progressive relaxation and guided imagery for years. I’ve shared with you the placebo effect and value of it in literally changing your life. Here in this episode, my […]
Increase your protein intake easily with little boost throughout your day. Whether you’re busy, have a smaller appetite, tend to skip meals or are trying to lose weight, protein is a girl’s best friend. Nothing compares to whole foods, but when you need some variety, some easy to bring along, or to boost a meal, […]
Wondering how to be confident now in the middle of life, middle of menopause? My guest is the exact woman to share it. Bree Argetsinger, aka The Betty Rocker is an internationally known health and fitness coach, innovative entrepreneur and motivator of self growth. Over 3 million people have taken her free 30-day #makefatcry home […]
If midlife has accelerated aging and you’re feeling anything but red, hot, sexy and sailing through menopause, this is your episode. My guest has made it her mission to support women on their mission of a stronger, healthier second act. My guest: Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor who helps perimenopausal and menopausal […]
In these times natural remedies for immune boosting, hormone balancing, and gut repair are growing in number. This interview episode features a guest whose own health scare led her away from a corporate life My guest: Kristy Garnet (Cl.H., M.Sc.) is a Holistic Living Empowerment Mentor & Clinical Herbalist serving high achieving professionals in healing naturally […]
Is the intermittent fasting lifestyle attractive to you? If you’re curious about it, new to it, or a raving fan of it, you’ll want to listen to this episode with author Gin Stephens. In the last few years the intermittent fasting lifestyle has caught the attention of all ages, both genders, health practitioners as well […]
It’s that time of year! Time to countdown the top 10 Flipping50 Podcasts for Menopause Health & Fitness in 2021! It’s all based on your votes by downloads. All things considered, not a big deal. It does show I didn’t have a good vision. I couldn’t have imagined that we’d be approaching 2 million downloads […]
00:00 What if you had an opportunity to ask one of the visionary pioneers on The menopausal woman anything? Well, I did. As the Flipping 50 podcast launches into the second 500 episodes, I am honored to be joined on this episode by Dr. Christiane Northrup. She is not only an articulate and intelligent woman […]
I recorded an extra special episode for the Flipping 50 podcast that reveals everything you can find inside the STRONGER Tone & Define made for menopause program. On this episode I shared all of the workouts, the quick start guide, the science, the Facebook group and coaching, the course member’s area, pre-program materials, additional opportunities […]
Finally, a book with simple, commonsense steps for health from a woman with an unlikely source of inspiration. Whether you’ve had adverse childhood trauma, know it, or not, this is an episode (and a book, and a woman) you will find inspirational. My Guest: Dani Williamson MSN, FNP owns Integrative Family Medicine in Franklin, TN; […]
This is my story of lessons of loss, and the gift waiting in grief. This special episode is our 500th together! I am crying before I even walk in the door. I know that everyone else is already there. I know this is the beginning of one of the hardest, but unavoidable weekends of my […]
Why would you sabotage your weight loss? Yet we do! This episode will show you insights from an expert in weight loss who has experienced many of the trials of weight gain and loss. Consider how what you’ve tried, how it started and how it ended. If you can treat it all as data or […]
Moderate amounts of HIGH and of low intensity exercise vs “moderate” middle-of-the-intensity pyramid. zone 1 = your daily activities of life. You walk the dog. You go up and down stairs. You garden. You golf. You have an active job. Zone 2 = endurance, steady state exercise at a low all-day pace You go for […]
Are you eating too little to lose weight? How would you know? Eating consistently less than your body wants will slow your metabolism. You will lose your metabolic flexibility. There is no way you can eat less and less, continue to exercise the same or more and not stress your body, causing a ripple of […]
The Flipping50 membership is a labor of love in response to frustrations I heard for years with my own private clients and the hundreds of women in midlife training with staff members, then later the thousands of women I know weren’t wrong when they said, “I’m not settling” and “I’m not going to listen to […]
This Flipping 50 Insider question comes from Joy who asks about any difference between post menopause fitness and menopause fitness recommendations. She wrote: I’ve been following Flipping 50 for some time and enjoy it! One question, do the same rules apply to post menopause (66) as to menopause? Thanks! -Joy The easy, short answer, is […]
10 Years of increased physical activity (exercise) AFTER MIDLIFE can reduce mortality rate by 32% Publication: British Medical Journal Subjects: 2205 50 yr-olds in 1970-73 What: Re-examined at age 60, 70, 77, and 82 Results: After an increase in physical activity, subjects could not be distinguished [on the basis of differences in cardiovascular risk factor […]
Susan from our Flipping50 Insiders group on Facebook asks a question about lowering cortisol levels and I respond in this episode. Who You Ask for Advice Matters Be sure when asking in a group where you don’t know the experience, expertise of the responders (and they don’t know if they have enough information to respond […]
It’s not just about how much protein. It’s about what kind, when, and what phase of life or training you’re in that could increase your protein need. In this episode, how much protein and when you need it as a woman in menopause. It’s still not clear for many so I’m going to attempt to […]
There are so many more than 5 benefits of strength training. But If you just even need a reminder today, you need to stick your toe in the water, or you need to be reminded that cardio does NONE of these either at all or as effectively…here you go. 5 Benefits of Strength Training After […]
Too busy to exercise? I’ve got your quick-fix workouts to satisfy your desire for tone, strength, and metabolism right here. Think it takes an hour for effective exercise? Think again! Here’s 4 of my all-time favorite ways to get a strength workout in anything from 30 minutes to as little as 10. Good news. First, […]
Is offsetting bone losses in menopause with high impact safe? Is it recommended? Aren’t you more prone to fractures? This episode explores the recent research in honor of Menopause Awareness Month (and Osteoporosis Day October 20, 2021). If you’re trying to prevent, if you’ve been diagnosed, or if you’ve got younger women in your life […]
I won’t keep you in suspense. Your biggest obstacle to fitness in menopause is stress. I’m going to look at stress from all angles but spend the majority of this episode pointing to how you can counter the allostatic (all sources) stress load. There’s stress from: Poor sleep Inadequate nutrition Insufficient nutrients Too much exercise […]
If weight loss is elusive and faster weight loss is all you can think about, then this episode is for you. In this special interview we discuss things the two of us do for our clients and the confusion with decades-old dogma. You’ll get a clear view – or a refresher course – in lessons […]
Exercise can age you? Yes, in spite of the long list of benefits and disease-halting, preventing features the wrong exercise can age you. This episode unpacks the pros, cons, how’s, and what’s. Exercise training is one of the few non-pharmecuetical interventions that improves health span by delaying age-related diseases and preventing early death. That’s a […]
How many times have you shrunk, bit your tongue, instead of having the confidence in midlife to speak your mind? What do you wish you could have said? Stay tuned for this episode My Guest: Andrea Owen is an author, global speaker, and professional certified life coach who helps high-achieving women maximize unshakeable confidence, and […]
What’s the right menopause exercise intensity? Life can be intense right now. This podcast is as the title suggests, about the exercise intensity for optimal aging for women in menopause. It’s not just regurgitating position statements and guidelines written inclusive of all ages and both genders. It takes into account your unique journey, as well […]
Are you at risk for pre-diabetes? Why your worry about belly fat goes far beyond your bathing suit. My Guest: Dr. Beverly Yates is a diabetes expert and author who has over 27-years experience of working with those who struggle with blood sugar issues related to type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, and feel like nothing […]
Endurance exercise during menopause may be your default exercise… until this episode. If you’re a lover of long and slow, you may not want to hear this but need to. My Incredible 2019 Stressors in life – allostatic load Mold Construction/mitigation for 3 months Mold exposure for 5 ½ months Sudden move – in 5-6 […]
On this episode learn how to resolve fatigue with my special guest and fatigue expert. There isn’t one woman in midlife who hasn’t experienced it on some level. We’ve all got a desire for more energy but when real fatigue strikes, don’t ignore it. My Guest: Evan H. Hirsch, MD, is a World-Renowned Fatigue Expert […]
Q: Can you offer you thoughts about a vibration platform for menopause women in a podcast or blog. – Susan First response, I asked for context.. so that my response is not selling a tool, but in solving the problem – the reason you want and need a tool. Susan’s response: I am in that critical […]
We unpack a lot in this episode: mindset mastery, emotional mastery, relationship to self, and leadership. We discuss becoming and staying present, creating sustainable results, physical health and the body-mind connection. My guest and good friend: Kerry Tepedino is a global leader in women’s personal development focusing on mindset mastery, emotional intelligence, and self-love. She […]
What’s the exercise influence cortisol has on menopause? This hot topic is an frequently revisited one. So, you probably haven’t heard the last! 00:00 Here’s why: exercise CAN reduce cortisol exercise CAN increase cortisol exercise combines with your current status for overall effect The two-word answer is always, it depends. It depends on you. 02:13 […]
In the ongoing debate between plant vs animal protein there’s really only one thing that matters, your health. Whether mentally or physically or there’s a battle between the two in your body, I’m willing to bet you’ve had this conversation at least internally. Is it right for you is almost always the best question to […]
Do you really know what total body workouts are? Someone asked, how do I choose my weight when I’m doing a total body exercise and I have an ectomorph upper body and an endomorph lower body? There’s a lot to break down in this question, and I will. First though, you don’t. It’s not […]
A healthy home has never been more important than during the pandemic. As you’ve spent more time in it, have you considered how it’s affecting your wellness? My Guest: Jamie Gold is a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach, wellness design consultant and the author of three books. The latest, published by Simon & Schuster, is […]
My knees hurt enough every time I try to restart (my strength training program) and causes me to have to recover and feel discouraged. Any suggestions on how I can try to approach this differently so I can stick with it? This listener question is the topic of this episode. If you’ve ever said, my […]
If everything you put in is diet, your life and health have been dramatically influenced by so much more than what’s on the end of your fork. Today’s guest has insight for the Flipping50 community of health influencers – those who impact so many generations. We know… The best time to begin working on your […]
Healing when it feels impossible is the name of a new book by my guest in this episode. If you’ve sought medicine and physical changes, and still nothing, you may be overlooking one most important component. My Guest: Shiroko Sokitch MD is a doctor who cares about you! The owner of Heart-to-Heart Medical Center in […]
Episode #471 If you aren’t watching (or didn’t watch) the Toyko Olympics you still hardly escaped the highlights. We’ve witnessed history in so many ways. As a 37-year fitness pro involved significantly in contributing to trainers and health coaches’ education since 1998, my thoughts in this post are twofold: what it means to each of us […]
Maintaining muscle in menopause, let alone gaining it (and the desired muscle tone) can get tricky if you’re unable to lift heavy weight. These 7 not-so-secret secrets will remind you that you have options. However, this isn’t just about svelte arms or those void of bat wings. It’s independence coming down the pike in a […]
How do I know if I’m recovered? What if I’m not sore? These two questions are the topic for today’s podcast. Thanks to our listeners many of whom are inside the Facebook Flipping50 Insiders group who contribute questions there. I try to pick the questions that will be beneficial to the majority of our listeners. […]
Healthy eyes and vision are something you may have taken for granted until they began to wane. If you’ve not only joined the eye-glass carrying or contact-wearing club but may also suffer from migraines or hours in front of a computer, this is for you. My Guest: Dr. Rani Banik is America’s Integrative Eye Doctor. […]
We’re talking “clean-eating” and “southern cuisine” today. Does it seem like these two phrases shouldn’t be spoken together? Think again! At Flipping50 we’re all about variety, flavor and ditching deprivation. If you’re busy looking for what you can have it’s so easy and do delicious to feel good you’re not missing a thing. If what […]
Running low on Vitamin D? What would a Vitamin D deficiency look like? This episode is all about your energy, (and your metabolism), and whether you might be overlooking a micronutrient insufficiency at the root cause of some signs and symptoms you have. Did you know Vitamin D is not a vitamin but a hormone? […]
For women over 45 strength training is the absolute most important exercise component. It will continue to be until you take your last breath. To make this personal, my mother just experienced a hip fracture and the inevitable hip replacement that happens after. Her recovery won’t go as smoothly as it did 15 years ago. […]
Tired of the same old lame old myths and promises? It’s time for blunt fitness facts as you age. Here’s just the episode to deliver. Loved my chat with Susan Niebergall for this episode of Flipping50. Love it too? Leave your comments below the show notes. I love hearing from you. This episode will also […]
Have you experienced a menopause weight gain? You’re not alone of course. In this episode coach Karen shares her story. Karen is currently our community manager in our Facebook groups. She’s fantastic and this is why. She’s been there not only navigating our programs but coming with a problem to solve and in need of […]
Do you strength training twice a week to muscular fatigue? Are you able to lift heavy, using weights that cause fatigue within 10 or fewer repetitions? Are you consuming adequate calories daily? (If you’re trying to lose weight are you creating no more than a 250-500 kcal deficit with a diet higher in protein than […]
Is your waist band tight by afternoon compared to when you put pants on it the morning? Do you have some handles around the waist and back you never had before? Do you frequently feel fatigue in the lower back at the end of the day? If you answered yes to one of those questions, […]
It’s time to win at aging and I have the perfect guest to share a zest for doing it. If you’ve found your why, then my guest in this episode will have you smiling and nodding. If you’re looking for your own mojo, ask some questions. When was the last time you were excited about […]
Your fitness instructor may be holding out on you. Let’s be real, that class you’re attending to get the body like the fitness instructor teaching the class, isn’t the way she got it. As a consultant and business coach to fitness & health coaches, I know this to be true. First, because for years […]
What’s your menopause mindset? Are you convinced you have to slow down? Or could you be trying to keep up with exercise that accelerates aging and doesn’t help you reach your goals, anyway? If you’re ready to shift and want to hear how to bust fitness myths you might be clinging to, I think you’ll […]
What’s a menopausal woman to do when she’s short on time and energy and long on goals? This episode is a quick reminder of what works – according to science – and what does not – according to science. What’s the ideal schedule for a midlife woman? That was a recent question asked in our […]
Is your tired-all-the time really adrenal fatigue? What does that mean if so and what do you do about it? My Guest: Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN, NP, is passionate about transforming the way women experience healthcare through an integrative approach. She co-founded the world-renowned Women to Women Clinic in 1983 with the vision to not only […]
If I tell you that you need to time protein for optimal muscle & recovery, there begs your understanding of: Why protein timing is important for you now more than ever? How much protein are we talking about? What kind of protein counts and what doesn’t? Before We Start – Be Forewarned So that’s the […]
Your menopause calorie deficit backfires when you have inadequate energy reserves to fuel your daily activities and your exercise. Are you someone who does more exercise if what you’re doing isn’t working? Are you someone who starts exercising more without increasing your food intake? Could you be underestimating your caloric needs? In a world where […]
00:00 What’s best, total body or split routine strength training in menopause? Whether you’ve lifted weights for years, or you’ve just come across a Sculpted Vegan workout, or you’re doing something labeled for women in menopause on YouTube, you may or may not know to question the routine you’re following. If you’re just doing what […]
How do you measure fitness success in menopause? Is it weight? Is it inches? Are you digging deeper for the results that lead to long term success? Or chasing the digital number you crave? Do you look for short term measures of fitness success that tell you you’re on the right track? Or do you […]
Episode #451 Muscle tone in menopause is a common topic around these parts. In that regard, I like to discuss strength, and measure body composition, but the first signs for you, listener, that your workouts aren’t working or you need to start strength training is often a lack of muscle tone. You too? I’ve got […]
If you’re an active menopausal woman, you may wonder, is intermittent fasting for me? Because, let’s face it, we’re not immune to weight gain or belly fat. And your exercise needs may have changed while your habits have not. I’m not going into optimal exercise & protein habits a great deal today (though I am […]
Have you too lost that muscle tone and want it back? This episode is an answer in response to a listener question. It’s one I’m sure will resonate with many listeners, maybe you. Muscle tone, cellulite, and menopause often come up in the same conversation. The question My arms, biceps and triceps, that used to […]
Are you getting enough exercise in menopause? Are you wondering that too? I’ve been following your advice focusing on strength 2x a week, typically Wednesday & Saturday for ample recovery time. My question is this. If I typically do 30 min lifting routines, focusing on whole body strength w/ 8-20 pound weights, is 30 min […]
Acne in menopause is no joke. Wrinkles, pimples, dryness and breakouts, oh my. Here’s what to do from a skin expert with the best of nature and medicine. Have you tried all the supplements, creams, and teenage skin products out there without results? Find yourself with worse breakouts than you had as a teenager? Want […]
I need a favor. I’m writing a book for women in menopause who are not yet strength training or know what they’re doing isn’t working and want to identify a better way. Weight training for women in menopause What I’d love from you is the question you either have now or wish you’d known to […]
In this episode about insulin resistance in midlife belly fat weight gain I’m going to address the #1 complaint of women in menopause: belly fat. (followed closely by fatigue) Things I’ll cover: Insulin’s role in metabolism and at menopause Insulin’s integrated relationship with other hormones How insulin relates to menopause belly fat Lifestyle factors that […]
Are you experiencing frequent exercise injuries in midlife? You’re not alone. Though I’ve addressed this topic before, I want to answer Dixie’s question from our Flipping 50 Insiders group on Facebook. (Are you there? https://facebook.com/groups/flipping50insiders) Here’s Dixie’s question. “I’m wondering what Debra would suggest for a 60-year old regular exerciser who is frustrated with setbacks […]
Where to start exercise … if you’re a complete blob? Not my words, but a member of our Insiders group (are you there? https://www.facebook.com/groups/flipping50insiders) Colleen, first of all I want to thank you very much for your honesty. You really just said it like it is for probably more people than you know. And so, […]
Is there something more important than cholesterol for heart disease risk? In this episode you’ll learn 4 tests that will reveal your heart disease risk, more than cholesterol. You’ll also learn the top 2 things to avoid for heart health. Don’t miss the Flipping 50 Masterclass in May. It’s Posture month. My Guest: Dr. Steven […]
What’s the most important book you ever read? That life-changing one? Remember those books you read as a tween or teen? The ones that answered all the questions you were too embarrassed to ask and grateful someone wrote them all down… if you remember it, stay tuned. My Guest Nat Kringoudis is a two times […]
This episode: Why midlife belly fat is common, and it’s a common question for me to answer. I’ll comment on that below. First, it’s a sign, a symptom, not a sentence. What you’re doing isn’t working. More of that is not going to work. What causes it, is hormonal changes. A loss of estrogen and […]
This post is full of gifts mom wants for Mother’s Day, but doesn’t even know she does! Did you know 40% of moms fake reactions to gifts they don’t like? Makes me wonder about all those poems I wrote when I was younger. She never used, “Interesting.” That’s code for, not my taste, but whatever […]
Midlife exercise myths run have a width continuum. Here’s the biggest, not even suggested in this post: these myths are truer the older you are. If you’re in your 50s those habits decrease exercise benefits. If you’re in your 60’s they’re derailing you. But in your 70s, they’re a downright train wreck. But back to […]
High impact during menopause? Are you thinking that might get you hurt? With the wrong start and progression, it might. If you’re extremely fragile, or have co-existing conditions, it’s also not advised. But for other women transitioning through menopause, you need to look closely at what you’re doing, and what you believe. Two Groups: High […]
What are the reasons you’re not losing weight with exercise even when you’re trying? It varies from woman to woman, but there are common denominators for midlife women. Explore these if you can’t get that needle to move. And I’ll share another podcast you might love too. Flipping 50 Fitness Specialist This episode is brought […]
The number one hormone to watch out for … it’s not what you think. My Guest: Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner, women’s hormone expert and the author of eight books: Her newest book, The Essential Oils Menopause Solution, focuses on solutions for women in perimenopause and menopause and her #1 National Bestselling book, […]
The average weight gain during the pandemic was 1.5 lbs. a month according to a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. As of May 2021, that’s 20 lbs. The results were gathered by monitoring Smart Scales using Bluetooth technology with the permission of scale owners. Subjects were Smart Scale owners mean […]
Wonder how many repetitions to fatigue you should do? You’re not alone. This Flipping 50 community question comes from Shelly and our Insiders Facebook group. (link below) The Question: “20 for a set or a full minute, am I using too heavy of weights if I fatigue at 6 or 7? Maybe better question is […]
Thriving relationships with anyone else start with the one you have with yourself. Your physical body and the nurturing you give it and your mind are propelling you forward or holding you back. My guest Sandy Sembler is an internationally recognized embodiment & feminine coach and creator of the SakredShe program, empowering women to “break […]
Warning! If you believe any of these myths about strength training, my goal is to turn your thoughts before you’re finished listening. If you’re here, happening to read the show notes, and you’re not strength training, I made this with you in mind. But, there are three other women that I want to reach. Are you […]
If you’re looking at exercise choices thinking you want cardio for fat loss, let’s break that down. In this episode I’ll share: The myth came from … More calories burned during cardio than weight training The calories in calories out myth Why the myth still exists Doctors still give the advice Trainers still give this […]
The best nutrient is pleasure? According to my guest on this episode, it’s so. Once you understand the reason why, I think you’ll be hooked. During nutrition month it was a given that I host a dietitian. I found the perfectly unique expert. I absolutely loved this discussion with my guest. I think you’ll discover […]
What is CoQ10, what’s its function, and what other supplements could still be helpful in boosting immunity (or natural detox) now? That’s the topic of this episode with my friend and detox expert, Bridgit Danner. Inspired by a post she did in February, heart health month, I reached out to her. It dawned on me […]
Post exercise protein is a topic that I revisit regularly. It’s nutrition month as I release this episode, and we’re talking strength training a lot this month because STRONGER is open for enrollment. In this episode I’m talking all about the ways to optimize your pre-and post exercise protein meal. I’ll also reveal a few […]
To digest better, reduce bloat, and ultimately help the side effects that occur if you’re not digesting, and resting, well, I have a special guest in this episode. She’s one of my favorite essential oil gurus. Of the most common complaints among women in our Flipping 50 community and women I’ve worked with over more […]
Midlife weight gain occurs for many women during menopause and it’s compounding an already-present problem of weight gain that begins in your 30s (if you let it). But as this post will share, it’s not the 10lb problem it seems. It’s worse. In the aging process a gradual creep of weight is not what it […]
Now, 12 months from the start of this pandemic, vaccines are rolling out. Whether you’re eligible in your state or not you may still be wondering if it’s the right thing to do, or what to expect. This episode is nothing but a discussion. It’s firsthand recount of participation in a study from an expert […]
Estrogen dominance is such an important health concern for women today. It’s not only the signs and symptoms that interrupt the quality of your daily life now, and hi-jack your best intentions for exercise. Your future health is also a concern. You’ll hear more in this episode. This episode is brought to you by Flipping […]
If you fear a osteoporosis diagnosis or you’ve had one, you’ll want to listen to this podcast and use the resources I’ve listed in the show notes. They range from a link to the supplement, a short 4 session program, a master class and another podcast episode. Choose to listen today and you’ll be inspired […]
Could knowing your DNA or genetics optimize your exercise programming? I’m a fan of course. DNA testing results can be an eye-opener about exercise, as well as optimal eating, sleep, and even supplementation considerations. What are you predisposed for? Beyond that is the subtitle today, why some people get fatter with more exercise, that got […]
Feel like calorie restriction that cuts you down to 500 calories a day is too extreme for you? Or that it would throw you back into that 80s diet mentality you had? There’s a lot of confusion about intermittent fasting and I’ve fielded more than a few questions since my intermittent fasting & exercise master […]
Whether you’re an anti-aging or, like me, a pro-aging advocate you’re going to love this episode. My Guest: An honors English graduate from Tufts University, Dr. Stephen Petteruti continued on to medical school to become a Family Practice Physician. In 2014, with a holistic, patient-centered approach, Dr. Petteruti launched Intellectual Medicine 120—offering concierge medical services, functional medicine, facial anti-aging treatments, […]
Got cravings in menopause? What could that mean for you? I’m answering questions from our Flipping 50 Insiders group. Here are the questions I responded to in this episode: I did a Gene-o type[DNA] with you a few years ago, I need to take omegas, what do you recommend and can flax oil be a […]
Visceral belly fat at one time in my career was something that required an explanation. Back in the 90’s and early 2000s we began talking about it as the low and non-fat era gave way to increasing obesity numbers not just in adults but children. And now, here we are, many women, who never experienced […]
I’ve got 5 menopause fitness questions all cued up today. In this roundup from our Flipping 50 Insiders, Instagram, and iTunes comments I’m answering 5 questions. I bet one or more of them is a lingering question for you too, or you’ll love listening to confirm what you thought all along was spot on. And […]
This listener question comes from a new listener and asks about balanced eating, and examples of good workouts if you don’t have weight to lose. She cleverly packed a lot of questions into her “ask.” I answer the majority of them here. I hope you find it helpful to listen to this … and get […]
Boosting your muscle in menopause is one of the smartest investments you’ll make. The physiological/hormonal/brain changes you begin to experience in perimenopause are useful to understand. What actionable items women can you take (with food, fasting, training, supplementing) in perimenopause and menopause that make you more immune to the roller coaster ride menopause doesn’t have […]
Yes, supplements in menopause will influence your ability to get and keep muscles. They’ll support your immune system. They’ll influence your overall energy levels today and the way you age. You can eat “healthy” every day of the year, but we all slip sometimes. We can’t eat 21-27,000 calories it would take a day in […]
Dealing with menopause belly fat weight gain? So is one reader who asked for a refresher on this very commonly visited question at Flipping50. And here’s what you can do about it. I am wondering if you have any insights into why postmenopausal women gain weight in the stomach or lower stomach. I understand cortisol […]
What about flipping 60? That’s such a frequently asked question. The question comes up so often that I’m dedicating this short podcast to answer. And it begs two responses. First your body, specifically your muscle and your bone. Second, your mindset. I’ve worked with many women over 37 years. Privately, in group situations, on campuses, […]
Tucked into all the life lessons of 2020, the fitness lessons from 2020 were pretty clear. Exercise done right boosts immunity. The first of fitness lessons from 2020 was the fact that it is moderate amounts of high and low intensity exercise, not moderate exercise that benefits your immune system most. Exercise supports depression, anxiety, […]
What is the relationship between cortisol and exercise in menopause? Is cortisol sabotaging your exercise results? Understanding the Role of Cortisol and Exercise in Menopause I’m a science girl, a prove-it-to-me girl. I’m also a follow your gut and heart girl. The science spiritual. Quite the diverse continuum. I believe we all have the ability […]
Should you strength train more often? That is the question. It is not the strength training activity, it is the result of proper strength training that increases lean muscle, decreases fat, and therefore improves body composition. A question from Cary in our community, “If strength training does more to improve fat loss shouldn’t we strength […]
Are you strong enough? Physically? Resilient to stress? Would you be able to survive and thrive again if any number of tragic things happened? We’ve all weathered some changes in 2020 and been influenced on different levels by stress because of it. What if it was a diagnosis, or an unforeseen accident? One minute you’re […]
Find happiness in the midst of a crisis? This episode is your head start. MY GUEST Dr. Elia Gourgouris is the Founder of The Happiness Center, an organization of world leading experts in the field of Positive Psychology. Together, they have helped thousands of individuals, both personally and professionally to achieve happiness, success, and wellness. […]
What if there was a simple reason your thyroid wasn’t functioning well and by making a few changes in skincare products and swapping some foods you eat for others you could regain thyroid function? What if there was a book outlining just how to do that? What if the author of that book were here […]
In this episode I share a study dividing post-menopausal subjects in a weight loss program into two groups: A long sleep group A short sleep group Results showed a significant difference in the amount of weight loss and percent of weight that is fat. In this episode I talk about why that is such a […]
This episode of Flipping 50 answers several listener questions about fasting for women over 50. I’ve spoken and written about fasting previously as it relates to you and to exercise timing and no doubt will again. This one is here to stay. This episode will help you to decide if it’s appropriate for you, if […]
We’ve made it. I analyzed your Flipping 50 podcast downloads to find the top 10 podcasts of 2020. Thank you for being her and sharing this journey with me! Here’s to 2021 one day at a time better. #10 Top podcasts of 2020 Best HIIT Workouts for Women Over 50 The 10th […]
Energy, brain fog, and sexual performance can be a challenge for men over 40 too. Got questions about a man in your life? My guest today share’s tips – some of them similar to yours and some of them unique. [I’ll link to other episodes you may like too]. If you’re a part of his […]
It’s time for some fun in this not your daughter’s workout Not your mother’s workout episode. We spent an hour comparing and contrasting Millennials & Gen X/Boomers (50+). So get your long hike shoes on and be ready for the ride. There are a lot of pearls inside. Moms round up your daughters, in-laws and […]
Loss of muscle that begins in your 30’s went unnoticeable for a decade, maybe more. Those weak muscles as a result are likely showing up. More frequent back pain, handing the jar to someone else to open, and neck tension are more signs. Signs you’ve either lost muscle or you’ve got lazy muscles or both. […]
Wish you could get some sleep during menopause? You’re not alone. Though programs like the 28 Day Kickstart (inside our Flipping 50 membership) have helped some women increase sleep by 2 hours a night, others of you listening I know, struggle either to make the habit changes consistently, or to sleep. This is for you. […]
The combination of menopause and the pandemic may make this topic – the influence of skeletal muscle on aging – one we’re talking about for decades. If you’re a woman within 10 years of menopause or you’re post menopause you want to pay attention. Sponsor Flipping 50’s Master Class on research in 2020 and what […]
It’s always nice to know someone you follow, with education and knowledge, also has that one factor that makes her more valuable than anything else. That? Is what I call the “get you” factor. My guest today has it. And stay tuned … your inner I want to join the circus girl may just love […]
This post is a response to a question women ask about “How many times a week should you strength train?” It also aims to clarify confusion about how to progress and mistakes most commonly made by both trainers and exercisers. This episode is sponsored by the Flipping 50 Fitness Specialist 2.0. The 12-month program includes […]
Better sex after in menopause with laughter? The joke’s on us! Think you’re ready for this episode? It’s all fun and games until… well, no, actually today it is all fun and games in this episode. My Guest: Karyn Buxman is a TEDx speaker, successful author—and a neurohumorist (she lives at the intersection of humor […]
Successful habit change is the topic of this post. Staying on track during the holidays or stressful times is hard. How do you keep going toward something new as you have more resistance than ever? I want to revisit a topic that is important this time of year as well as in the New Year […]
Does menopause really mean different exercise? That was the question that came after incongruent messages presented to a Flipping 50 follower. It’s common. It’s the biggest reason it’s hard to stick to a program. You constantly get mixed messages and often can’t make a decision about starting any program. Be a critical thinker. I was […]
Exercise from perimenopause to post-menopause exercise influences the body differently than it ever has before in your life. You won’t get the same benefit from continuing the same routine that once worked. The urgency of your exercise priorities also changes. A 2020 study confirmed accelerated muscle loss for women in late stages of perimenopause. Those […]
Just eat more and exercise less backfired for Jennifer. In fact, she was taking that to the extreme at one point and was sick and injured but not losing weight. Join us for this celebration of how to lose 100 lbs and make the mental changes, or continue to make them along the way. Jennifer […]
Last month was breast cancer awareness month. Every month, though 1 in every 8 women is diagnosed. This continues a conversation worth revisiting about hormones and breast cancer. Breast cancer. You are on one side of it or the other. You’ve either been there and heard “you have breast cancer.” Perhaps you never have heard […]
Upper arm toning on your wish list? Welcome to the everything arms episode, this is Debra Atkinson you’re listening to flipping 50 where I address, your top struggles and concerns and I share what to eat, how to move and how to change your mindset. So you can have the energy and the vitality that […]
What is prolapse? Why does it happen? What’s a Girl to Do? Listen, if you’re not actively seeking support, or you’re not sure what it is, you’re not alone. I’ve been a fitness professional for 36 years, a Medical Exercise Specialist since the late 90s, and not once has a women – until a YouTube […]
There’s science to why self-sabotage happens. And if there’s science to it, there’s support for seeing it coming. This episode touches on something so very important at any time in your life and on many levels. If you’re 8 months into a pandemic and you’re also finding resistance to exercise or healthy habits, my hope […]
Why am I so confused by protein sources and amounts!? Don’t confuse weight of the protein you’re consuming with the grams of protein contributing to your daily intake. Weight is not Daily Recommendation This special episode will go live the last day to register for the Food Flip held for the last time and for […]
Your protein intake could be the reason you’re not making the kind of progress you want. If you’ve tuned into any of the Flipping 50 protein month content then you do have an idea about your protein needs. In case you missed it though, I’ve saved some of the best content for last. My guest […]
Stop the menopause madness! Stop the over exercise to exhaustion, the injury-causing, metabolism-killing cardio … and the increased frequency you’re doing that further throws your hormones under the bus. It’s so very clear at menopause that you’re not a calories in calories out equation. That in fact that blindly doing “more” … more often, more […]
Sit-ups and crunches are not a girl’s (or guy’s best friend). So, what does work? And why are sit-ups and crunches so bad but still so prevalent in fitness classes? Well, first, keep in mind a vast majority of fitness instructors have minimal training before they’re able to lead a group in fitness. In fact, […]
We’re diving into your protein needs on today’s episode. My guest is a well-known researcher from the UTMB. My Guest: Dr. Paddon-Jones is the Sheridan Lorenz Distinguished Professor in Aging and Health in the Department of Nutrition and Metabolism at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He is a Fellow of the American College of […]
Fitness statistics right now are a little grim for gyms. How does your activity stack up compared to others though? This episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Paul Ronto from runrepeat.com. My guest: Paul loves adventure. Over the past 20 years, he has climbed, hiked, and ran all over the world. He’s summited peaks […]
Trouble finding your best weight? What if it’s not the cookies, the calories, or the exercise you’re not doing. What if it’s something under all of it that keeps you from having relationships that support you so you can take next steps? My guest is here to share with you why a skill you may […]
Has life coaching crossed your mind? What’s next? I’m not where I want to be, but I don’t know where that is. Deborah Voll is a certified professional life coach for women in midlife who are seeking their life purpose and passion! From her own experience, Deborah believes that once women calm the chaos in their […]
A calorie deficit is the only way to lose weight. Well, actually no. Hormones not calories determine whether your body stores or burns fat. It’s what the calories … you eat… and you burn (exercise) … do to your hormones. Visionaries Do Not Apologize. Create more lean muscle tissue. Eat more quality food. Research tells […]
I have osteopenia and osteoarthritis. I have had 2 total knee replacements and am almost 72. I also have a plate on my left fibula from a break many years ago (NOT due to bone loss, but the way I fell). What activity is best for strength training for my lower body? I have been […]
Please help!!!! I am so frustrated! I am 59 years old, several years post-menopausal. I had been sedentary for several years and ended up gaining weight. I had always been average weight…not real thin, and a little prone to putting on pounds if I didn’t “watch it.” Never Cheat and Still Can’t Lose Weight When […]
My question is “why am I still having muscle loss while doing it all right?” I have one of those smart scales and yes I am losing weight, my STRONGER program is tightening and toning for sure. Every day the skeletal muscle declines a little. I follow Dr. Anna Cabeca’s keto green 16 program, strength […]
What questions do you have about nutrition and supplements for osteoporosis? In recent Flipping 50 content I’ve been visiting the importance of muscle and bone health for women over 50. Especially as we’re at home altering schedules – some for the better (88% more exercise) and some for worse (a shortage of dumbbells for home […]
What if I told you, you might be ignoring easy ways to boost metabolism? Improve your skin? Improve your recovery from exercise? My Healthy Addiction It’s true. I’m sharing a little strategy I’ve loved using for over two years now and that was a lifesaver for me after mold exposure. In addition, my brother who […]
Ready for a better life after 40? It’s never too late. Believe it? Or just hear or say it? Natalie Matushenko, PCC, CPCC is a leadership coach, best-selling co-author, Ivy League University and top business school graduate and adventurer. Over the past twenty years, she has helped thousands of soulful go-getters make a huge impact […]
If you have ever been told you have to tell your story to succeed and then wondered how to do it, wonder no more. Devorah Spilman will take you within to find and tell your story and to access your soul’s calling. Through her signature InStory process Devorah takes women writers, creatives and entrepreneurs within […]
Got a workout plan for your fall success? This year, let’s face it we’ve all been regrouping, pivoting, and course-correcting. Has your workout been a stable presence? My promise in the title may sound big. Yet, if you have a plan you can assess it, adjust it, and keep improving. Without a plan you’re not […]
Do you have a flat stomach when you wake up in the morning? And it’s gone by noon? Constantly searching for core exercises to reduce the look of your belly? You know I tell you that core exercise won’t fix it if it’s not a weak abdominal muscle problem… do you want the good news? […]
What if I told you that your belly bloating could be solved overnight? And you don’t have to take a supplement or fast to do it? There’s no torturous exercise program. Well my guest is here to share her wisdom as my personal gut guru. This episode is brought to you by the After 50 […]
Terry asks, is weight training appropriate for those who have osteoporosis and osteoarthritis? My answer is yes! It should be mandatory! The challenging part is osteoporosis and osteoarthritis have two different protocols. The choice has to be made to avoid pain or injury so the advantages outweigh the risks. Osteoporosis vs Osteoarthritis Strength With osteoporosis […]
Significant muscle loss is a life threatening condition. The term sarcopenia is given to it. Yet, we don’t hear nearly as much about it as we do osteoporosis, or other diseases. Muscle loss however is directly tied to bone loss, frailty, risk of falling and fractures. Bedrest, or simply a time of less physical activity […]
How well are you sleeping since the pandemic? What changes have there been in your life? Do you know how those might be affecting your health- specifically brain health long term? And what you can do to protect yourself. My guest… Dr. Tom O’Bryan is considered a ‘Sherlock Holmes’ for chronic disease and teaches that […]
If you’re looking for tips to start your over 50 exercise, or restart with these new rules, new times, new… I can’t find a dumbbell anywhere and don’t have a treadmill or elliptical at home… or don’t know what to do with it… this is for you! The Question Recently, Flipping 50 Insider Patricia left […]
For women in menopause, sleep is no joke. We’ve all experienced prom night, pulling an all-nighter in college, or up with a colicky baby. But then you sleep in, the exams are over, and the baby grows up. And you were not in your 50s. That was your whole life. For women in menopause you’ve […]
Are you doing bodyweight exercises because no one has dumbbells? Or you prefer them? Do you wonder if they’re enough? So did the Flipping 50 Insider who wrote today’s question. At 73 years old is it too late to take bioidentical hormones and what do you think about bodyweight exercises. Bio-Identical Hormones at Your Age? […]
How does less clutter sound? Take a glance at your counter, desk, and closet right now. If you would love someone to come in and organize those piles or make it possible to walk into your closet and actually find an outfit out of all those beautiful clothes… you’re in luck. My Guest I have […]
What are the best HIIT workouts for women over 50? Lisa B. asked this question inside our Flipping 50 Insider’s Community – I’ll link to the group in the show notes. She asked for recommendations on intervals and so this quick answer is full of a few key things you want to remember if you’re […]
What Pilates benefits do you love most? New to Pilates? Or a veteran? You’ll enjoy this episode with a lawyer turned Pilates instructor turned podcaster. It’s not the typical career path but you’ll appreciate the journey. Especially if you’re at a crossroads in your own career or life. Tune in for this one. My Guest […]
Still holding onto eat less, exercise more? I think, as a product of the 80’s fitness and diet teaching, we still need lots of debunking of what we learned! I still go back to “exercise more and eat less” as a mantra and I know it’s incorrect! How do I replace that thinking? What would […]
Wonder about intermittent fasting and exercise ? This is for you. Today’s question about intermittent fasting from Elizabeth “I get the 16/8 thing, but can I drink coffee before my fast ends? What about matcha latte with coconut milk? I’d be fine to exercise fasted if I could do a pre-workout matcha latte. Can I/should […]
Is your after 50 exercise routine working for you? A new study in the Menopause Journal confirms it. The more physical activity you do, the better you feel during menopause. An earlier study published in April confirmed the relationship. This one confirmed there’s a threshold where you’re really supported. You probably didn’t need a study […]
What if you build up your strengths instead of focusing on your weaknesses? It’s not a new concept. Yet, limiting beliefs added to a focus on our weaknesses compound the negative feedback loop you have about them. Today’s podcast is about looking for opportunities. Right now if the moment of your life or the moment […]
Hormone balancing exercise has consumed me for 8 years. The 29 before that I was laying a foundation and didn’t even realize it. One of my top values is learning and another teaching. It’s been a privilege and pleasure to learn and teach so much to help so many. Today I’m reading to you from […]
Would taking Cortisol Manager or Maca offset my coffee habit? That was the real question from a reader. Do you have a coffee habit? Love it and don’t really want to give it up? Out of control a coffee habit could elevate your cortisol. Cortisol and insulin can combine forces for belly fat deposit. You […]
How can you decrease cortisol? Does exercise help or hurt? Are there studies showing exercise elevates cortisol? (Because someone else said exercise reduces cortisol). –Sandrama heynemana Two considerations The type and timing of the exercise The population studied.. was it you? The question to ask is whether or not your exercise has a positive or […]
I’ll challenge that you don’t have or really know your ideal weight. What you may have is a number in your head based on a body composition you didn’t know when you were at that weight. What we have is an ideal body comp0sition. We have an ideal waist-to-hip ratio. We have a waist circumference […]
The questions about metabolism, specifically menopause metabolism, pour in at Flippingfifty.com. The questions and the answers today come from a recent 6 session Menopause Metabolism Makeover that was once of the juicy bonuses for new course members and will be available inside our Café members area. Over 130 women took the live course. The questions […]
Is it Carbs or Keto? The Confusion About What to Eat for Menopause Fitness It’s a subscriber Q and A episode today. Is the right kind of carbs – resistant carbs – and cycling them during the day, and during your week or keto? I’ve done Flipping 50 programs where you emphasized carbs. So why […]
If you’re stuck in this 10 (or more) pound weight gain, you exercise to the point of exhaustion, you’re awake with hot flashes, and baffled about what to put in your mouth right now, this is for you. If any one of those resonated with you or you’re experiencing belly fat and cellulite you’ve never […]
How do you choose an athletic shoes? One of the last things you might consider before you start an exercise program is what shoes you should wear. However, your feet are your foundation and if you don’t get this right every joint upstairs could suffer. In this episode learn how to choose athletic shoes so […]
Are you doing the best workout for your body type? But before the episode, it’s more than one thing. It’s body type, it’s hormones, it’s your condition, your goals, and an integration of it all. If you’re exhausted, it could be less about exercise and more about rest. https://www.flippingfifty.com/tedx to see my TEDx talk explaining […]
Natural Menopause Solutions Hot flashes, night sweats or kick-your-booty fatigue ? Those symptoms of menopause do not have to run your life. This episode is all about natural menopause solutions, that get you back on track, feeling 100% your sassy self again in no time. I’ve been sharing … well pretty much everything with you […]
This is definitely a different Flipping 50 podcast. It’s a whose behind the scenes backstage pass kind of podcast. We just surpasses one million listeners and in thanks I’m giving in to a request … 20 of them that I get so very often. For all the what do you eat, how do you exercise, […]
In this episode I answer a reader question about Crossfit. But this could be any exercise you’re thinking about twice right now. Got a gut feeling? My advice is definitely listen! “I have always loved working out. The last 8 years I have been doing crossfit. I started it at 50 and at 58 I’m […]
I’m answering this subscriber question about wearing shoes when you workout today. I’m going to cover several different workouts and when you may indeed be better off with or without shoes. Rebounding- A reader saw me demonstrating a rebounder workout on my JumpSport rebounder wearing shoes (I’ll link to that in the show notes) and wondered […]
Why do you want weights while you walk? That’s the real question. Are you trying to increase intensity? Because the purpose, I want to make clear, should not be to turn your walk into a strength training session. That’s what I’m answering today. Should I add weights to my walk? I’ve been walking with ankle […]
Walking Workout Starting to Bore You? Walking is the new running for many with knee, hip, or ankle concerns. It’s the new elliptical and step-mill for many who’ve ditched the gym by necessity or choice. (see my announcement on Instagram). It’s a good choice for several reasons. Done right walking can be as intense or […]
Walking tips? You’ve been doing it since you were 2, right? Surely, you’ve got this, you might think. I’m all for walking during COVID19. You may have seen my post today (June 2020) about quitting the gym. For now, it’s the right decision for me. Maybe I’ll be back and maybe I’ll find other creative […]
Have you tried Keto? Have you tried more protein? Tried a plant-based diet? And still looking for the right way to feel good and look great again? I’ve got just the thing for you. Today’s Guest is here to talk about her new book… one I’m loving and using… more on that coming later! Dr. […]
Of all the things we’re thinking of in 2020 during COVID19 our hormone balance, muscle and bone density concerns don’t disappear. My guest: Susan Brady brings a rich diversity of experience and knowledge to the healthcare profession. She has been a licensed Physical Therapist for over 30 years, and is also a Doctor of Integrative […]
For the women in midlife who listen to this podcast and I’ve worked with for more than three and a half decades fitness is sometimes illusive. But success leaves signs. Four times in my life when I’ve made significant changes in my fitness level it was by doing LESS, not more. In My Late Teens […]
Why have a breakfast smoothie or post workout smoothie and not a meal? It’s fast. It’s simple. It’s full of both micronutrients and macronutrients you want (and you can adjust). It’s delicious. My Smoothie Template 30 grams of protein 2 cups of greens (or other veggies) 15 grams of fiber (or a boost in fiber […]
Your hormones must be balanced for weight loss to occur. If you’re trying to trick it, starve it, drill it to the ground, this episode is exactly what you want to hear. Love this topic? Don’t miss the May Flipping 50 Masterclass with me LIVE Wednesday May 13, 2020!! Missed it? Limited replay access may […]
Ever wonder if your Flipping 50 fitness program would work for your daughter’s fitness and health? Wonder how you can support her exercise and healthy habits? Well, in honor of Mother’s day I’m adding this BONUS episode of Flipping 50. Episode Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by the Hot, Not Bothered 10-Day Challenge. […]
If you’re not sleeping well… late day exercise may be to blame. What can you do and how can you optimize your sleep with the right exercise? Remember: “Intense early, Light late” One of the reasons late day exercise may cause sleep interruption is this hormone’s role in producing energy for cortisol during exercise. It’s […]
Dr. Ellen is a Psychologist, Registered Dietitian, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Reiki Master and Mindful Self-compassion Teacher. The Midlife Whisperer™, she empowers women to get unstuck and find the confidence, energy and clarity to make their next chapter their best chapter. An inspirational speaker and expert on women’s wellbeing, Dr. Ellen has […]
Relationship challenges are inevitable. Yet you may have had more bestowed on you recently than you planned on. The logistics of home and work have changed. The logistics of immediate and extended family have changed. Whether you’re communicating with family members in the same room or relationship challenges come from across states or continents, they’ll […]
Hello, another week of COVID19. Congratulations you’re doing this. How are you? In these times I’ve heard from many of you that the information about boosting your immune system and exercising smarter right now is valuable – and necessary – I’ve also heard you want to focus on the bigger picture too. And the things […]
Are you craving better sleep now? Have you had some sleepless nights recently? Are you waking up with a headache or fog? My Guest and “Coaching Client” My guest today is Flipping 50 virtual gym member and we’re inviting you to listen to a coaching call to support her sleep right now. I suspect many […]
Should I mix intervals and weight training together in the same workout? I go to classes that alternate them. This question really piggybacks on a question I answered recently (I’ll link to it) about full body and split routine or body part strength training. The best “after-burn” for exercise occurs after strength training. It’s even […]
Do you journal? Do you write down your thoughts and dreams? This podcast is about two women who are spending their mid-life spreading the word about journaling. Imagine three women in a room passionate about a topic… and you may imagine it could be difficult to get a word in or make a point … […]
Why wait an hour after exercise to eat? I answer this reader question in this episode. Got a question? Add it to the show notes at flippingfifty.com/eat-after-exercise. After the age of 50 most adults experience a reduced muscle protein synthesis. That is, the ability to use the protein you eat to benefit your muscle. Why […]
What are the best essential oils for women? There’s a lot going on right now in the world. In your personal world there may already have been a lot going on. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, sleep, hormones or you’d check “all of the above” this episode and guest will help you choose. She’s sharing all […]
How Do I Exercise for My Body Type? Could exercise for my body type be the missing link to more success? I answer this question today in this super short episode. Got a question? Leave it below the show notes at flippingfifty.com/body-type or leave a rating and comment in iTunes and I’ll save your question […]
The term moderate exercise is used frequently right now. Do you really know what it means? Without a definition it’s left to anyone’s personal interpretation. When you’re a woman in the middle of life in the middle of COVID19, should middle of the road exercise be your choice? The problem with the acceptance of “moderate […]
First, I want to start with why “moderate exercise” inspired this podcast about exercise, stress & immunity. You’ve been told “everything in moderation” for a very long time. It may not be the ideal solution to our immune or to our hormone balancing goals. Let me give you a description of zone training. [I describe […]
Why wait an hour to exercise in the morning? It makes it harder to fit it in before work. I get it. Don’t shoot the messenger. I’m here to give you the facts and let you make an informed decision. Plump Disks Increase Exercise in the Morning Risk The disks in your back – are […]
If you don’t have the fitness and energy you want, or you’re not in love with the body you’re living in, this is for you. Look, I know we’re in the midst of COVID19 as I record. My hope is that for you this walks the delicate space between your reality of the body and […]
Today’s short episode answers the question “Is full body weight training or a split routine better?” Right now as you’re exercising at home to stay in place, and tempted potentially by the thousands of fitness trainers displaced from their gyms who are offering you their workout online, getting this right is even more important than […]
Daily health habits are more important than ever. I post this just a week-deep into the Corona Virus Pandemic we’re in. Yet, I suspect they are not unique from yours potentially, I do want to share them. My life for 36 years has been about health, wellness, fitness, and the psychology of behavior change – […]
During these times of uncertainty it can be easy to be distracted. That can lead to anxiety, depression, and a lack of productivity. While some of the messages we’re getting may suggest less productivity or “busy” and more quiet, calm, introspection is what this is all for, many of you are seeking some more tangible […]
3 Minutes to Less Stress and a Better Immune System I want to help you get to experience stress and a better immune system today. I thought about how best to support you today during this podcast. I pulled the regularly scheduled podcast in order to serve you better. If you want to go straight […]
Should You Eat or Fast Before Exercise? This is such a commonly asked question in the wake of the popularity of fasting it’s asked more often than ever. I’m always going to defer to you on this one. I’ve got clients who just need to eat. I’ve got clients who say they can’t eat before […]
Popular Core Exercises | Should You Spank Your Plank? Popular core exercises are not necessary the best core exercises. What are? Inside this episode. Martina Young is a doctor of physical therapy with over 14 years of experience in manual therapy. She has competed as a top tier amateur triathlete for ten years. She is in […]
Searching for the Best Way to Do Core Exercise After 50? This reader question I’m answering today will help you make the most of your exercise time. (and reduce injury) Good luck! Seriously, that search alone brings up videos prepared by a potluck of sites and experts and people pretending to be experts on TV, or […]
Every year for the past 14 years the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) surveys trends of commercial, clinical, community, and corporate fitness & health industry to give a state of the trends. It is designed to confirm or identify trends that have a positive effect on the industry. That is, profit, participation, and is […]
What does it mean to go to fatigue? That’s a recent question- and commonly misunderstood term – from our Flipping 50 community. So I pulled this one to respond to in the first of this short series of Q and A’s where I just address a question from you! So if you’ve got a question […]
What is EMF and Why Should You Be Concerned? You’ve heard about EMFs. You know it’s potentially important. Yet, you’ve got lingering questions on it and how much it could be affecting your health, your weight, brain fog, sleep. Dr. Mercola, is founder of Mercola.com that has been most visited natural health web site for […]
5 Proven Perimenopause & Menopause Fitness Strategies Restore Before More Cortisol has been on overdrive for way to long you’ve probably experienced the increase in weight and belly fat. It’s a sure sign for me. Look, last year for the first time I was training for an event – doing something I love – and […]
If I told you a doctor was talking about a better menopause today, what is the first thought that comes to mind? What do you suspect we’re going to talk about? I’d be willing to bet it’s not this conversation. If you’ve been spending 15 minutes in the office when you visit your doctor, feel […]
Becoming a Health Coach or Personal Trainer After 50 Is becoming a health coach or personal trainer something you’ve toyed with? Love health? Tired of what you’ve been doing? Looking for a career with meaning and purpose you love? This episode is full of resources and things to consider. I’ll look at both the pros […]
Exercise and Fasting After 50 | Does It Burn More Fat? Do exercise and fasting even belong in the same sentence? I’ve got the inside scoop for you in this episode. Is exercise fasted a faster way to weight loss or sabotaging you? Is there a better way to fast? This podcast is brought to […]
7 Walking Mistakes that Prevent Weight Loss After 50 Walking mistakes may be keeping you from your best results. Doctors often recommend walking as a best exercise. However, the blanket “walk” advice leaves a lot of information out. You’ve got less room for error after 50, especially if you’re in menopause. If you’ve added a […]
Men’s Hormone Health | His & Hers After 50 Lady, you’re an influence for everyone around you. Though there is an abundance of information out there about women’s hormone health and you know we cover it here, there’s less about men’s hormone health. So we’re diving into it in this episode. I am so glad […]
Can you imagine nearly losing it all? What do you think of when I ask that? Did you think of money or you think of health? Imagine you’ve got these three main components of your life divided: Family and health Assets All your knowledge and skills You had to give one up? Then the next […]
Are you starting over after 50? Whether you choose it or it chooses you, starting over can be the best thing that ever happened. This episode is all about unwelcome changes followed by an exciting ride still unfolding for guest Lisa Hoffman. Lisa answered a call to help demonstrate exercises on a news station in […]
Have you ever set a New Year’s Resolution? Or set a weight or a performance goal? If you’ve ever been inspired to or forced to (I taught a health studies course for years, so that is for my students) … and if you’ve ever wondered, why you didn’t follow through or why you quit… then […]
Blood flow restriction training is not new to Flipping 50. This may be the third podcast in just a few short months. Yet, today’s guest barely needs an intro, he’s referred to as a household word by many of my clients and friends. And for good reason. Dr. Mercola, is founder of Mercola.com that has […]
Are You Bloated? Feeling Fluffy? All About Why Inside Are you bloated? Feeling fluffy? We’re talking about why today. The ever changing hormone game makes gut health quite a ride. My guest has so many good tips and tidbits that you’ll probably come back to this one! 1:10 CBDforlife.com Sarah Greenfield is a Functional Dietitian […]
Happy hormones not the way you’d describe right now? This episode is more evidence that others have figured it out and you can too. Nutritional therapist Nicki Williams has changed her life since discovering how to change her own life. Nicki Williams is a qualified Nutritional Therapist, author, speaker and founder of Happy Hormones for […]
Is it Mediterranean magic? How would you love to enjoy all of your favorite foods full of flavor and still enjoy good- if not excellent health? The secret is no secret – it’s the Mediterranean diet, and my guest on this episode wrote the book literally on how and why it’s such a winner for […]
Is Mold the Reason for Your Weight Gain? In this episode we’re exploring whether mold could be to blame for your weight gain. I don’t know if that’s true for you, but it might be causing my weight gain! I share my backstory from nearly a year ago at the time of this recording when […]
7 Simple Interval Training Workouts for the Holidays This post is all about interval training workouts you can do during the holidays (and busy times any year) and why they work. I’m sharing my Interval Training guide that includes 7 workouts, plus two little travel workouts you can do without equipment in a hotel room […]
Today’s episode is pretty much a coaching call with me. Unless you actually have coached or are a coach it’s hard to know what to expect and how it works. There’s a little dance between asking, listening, suggesting, and providing homework that will give us data. You can’t see it all here but you can […]
Easy Detox Anytime Including Before Your Holiday Splurge Before we dive into this episode and I roll out the red carpet for my guest I want o read a review from iTunes. Natural easy detox happens daily when you eat and drink the things that makes your body thrive. Heart of electrolytes? Of course, you […]
What will your life at 75 look like? I hope you haven’t skipped the assignment to create a vision of your own life at 75 before you listen. I caught up with Dexter Yeats at Ironman Cozumel 2019. You may remember our interview two years ago when I had the good fortune to meet her […]
How I Mastered Menopause Metabolism with Exercise If menopause metabolism has put pounds on you and or belly fat is an issue no matter what else is going on with weight, this is your read. I’d be willing to bet that most of what you believe – because it’s what you’ve been taught – is […]
Looking for a resource for menopause and aging? There’s a new foundation on the block and my guest today is heading it up. My Guest Claire Gill is founder and CEO of the National Menopause Foundation, a new nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a positive change in how people perceive, understand and experience menopause. Claire […]
Hormones After Breast Cancer? It’s Not What You Think Hormones after breast cancer has always been a rigid no. For most. Not all. My guest today is not only a breast cancer survivor but a doctor and estrogen “think tank” participant. If you or someone you know has or has had breast cancer, this is […]
Examine Aging Perhaps you’ve watched your grandparents and parents age. It’s your turn. Ready to change the way you age? Most boomers and 50+ women are and this episode has just the sassy attitude to support you. My guest this episode is someone I am very confident you are familiar with and I’m so excited […]
How to Harness the Power of Women’s Hormones The more you learn about women’s hormones the more you know there is to know. This is an exciting time. As I like to say there’s never be a more exciting time to be flipping 50. This is the first in a few episodes this month addressing […]
If you doubt your personal power to change your health and your life – whether you HAVE an autoimmune condition or you want to prevent autoimmune conditions – this episode is for you. Multiple Sclerosis is not an unfamiliar topic here and my friend Dr Terry Wahls has been a guest and is scheduled to […]
Is Your Exercise REALLY Hormone Balancing? This past week some questions have come up in our community and I want to address them here so you understand the difference too. Before I start this episode about hormone balancing exercise vs traditional exercise, a couple announcements! Shout out to aerobicqueen for this comment in iTunes: This […]
Menopause weight seems to creep up even on women who are already doing all the things. They’re health conscious. They’re the ones their friends look to when dessert menus come out to see if you’re going to order or not. You’re the one who has already ran when you get to Easter brunch or open […]
We’re diving into results in this episode! How do you get better results? You’ve been there: stuck in same old repeating patterns. You started so well. You got to the middle thinking this is it. Then, nope. Same problems, and same obstacles bubble up again. How can you prevent those obstacles that prevent your results? […]
Stress is a Bitch: Here’s What to Do About Her During midlife hormonal shifts you are more susceptible to negative effects of stress since you’ve got more sources… sleep disturbances, progesterone tanks, libido drops and intimacy with your best friend could be an issue, caught between anything from kindergarteners to adult children and aging parents.. […]
Are you Mindful About Aging, Fitness, Food? Is the way you think about your habits, your every day habits that create the level of health which you currently have, aging you or slowing the process? Mindful practice of your inner and outer conversations may have more influence on your aging process than anything else that […]
Gain Strength After 50? Can I gain muscle and gain strength after 50? Two frequent questions I’m asked. And for good reason! Muscle mass not only contributes to your metabolism but it determines your successful independent living later in life. When I began presenting on stages internationally in the 90’s I often said sexy now […]
What’s Happiness Got to Do with Bone Density and Osteoporosis risk? In this episode my guest and ambassador to the National Osteoporosis Foundation links the connection for us. Margie Bissinger is a physical therapist and integrative health coach. She is the author of Osteoporosis: An Exercise Guide. Margie is the creator of Move Today, a […]
Let me introduce America’s Holistic Beauty Doc. Does the term Holistic Plastic Surgery peek your curiosity? What is it and why is this surgeon so unique in his approach? How can you get younger looking skin? What is the lowdown on Botox? Safe, harmful, or prowess with caution? I answer all this and so […]
Getting thyroid support, beyond medication, for the follow through for taking the medication, and doing the things that can be overwhelming when you’re first diagnosed isn’t easy. Who, after all, gets it? Someone who’s been there and done that does. Danna Bowman and Ginny Mahar are two thyroid patient advocates who teamed up to create […]
Are You at Risk for Osteosarcopenia? How to Know What a mouthful, osteosarcopenia. This condition that refers to bone and muscle losses is relatively new. There is a lack of consensus among researchers on what to call it (sarco-osteopenia, sarco-osteoporosis, osteosarcopenia). No matter what they name it, for you and I this is a topic […]
Which Infrared Sauna Benefits Do I Love Most? For me, infrared sauna was a health investment, but it was mostly for relaxing and recovery. I loved the idea of natural detox and increased metabolism. But it wasn’t until I was exposed to months of mold in the house I rented that I realized how fortunate […]
Exercise in Hormone Balance: more than going for a walk Exercise influences hormones. Hormones influence exercise. You, already know this. I’ve said it before here at Flipping 50. But you already know because there are days you don’t feel like exercising, or you feel like the mirror isn’t reflecting the consistent hard work you’ve done. […]
Fitness Nutrition You Haven’t Tried In this episode I’m sharing information about a particular fitness nutrition product but on a deeper level about the benefit of the ingredients in the product. You may be one of our Flipping 50 Member Box subscribers and you’ll appreciate the knowledge behind this product I vetted for your box […]
End Diets, Food Rules, and Emotional Eating Seeking freedom from diets, food “rules,” and good food/bad food? My guest began this work in her 50s. She’s 64. Know How to Diet but Don’t Know How to Eat? My guest today has help for those who live with diets, food rules, and navigating eating situations. The […]
How to Read a Skincare Label and Find the Hidden Toxins How would you like to be at Whole Foods, read a skincare label and know if it’s worth your health or worth your money in about 10 seconds? How’s that related to hormone balancing fitness? The question is, how’s it not? Everything you put […]
What can Chinese Medicine do for menopause symptoms? New to Chinese medicine? But done with hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia? Then you’re in for a treat and you can join me while I get schooled on the benefits of Chinese medicine for menopause. My Guest: Brodie Welch, L.Ac., M.S.O.M. is a transformational coach, Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified […]
Encourage Healthy Habits Without Nagging If you encourage healthy habits in those around you, change is easier for you. You’re now entering the no nag zone. My guest on this episode addresses the way to reduce your own resistance to change by getting others in your environment on board too. What if without criticism or […]
Want to Start Running (or Start Anything?) My guest Tracy today started running at 45. She is hooked. She has done 5 marathons in a year. Where can you catch that? She didn’t start running until around age 45. She have watched her parents be very active in triathlon for the last 30 years. […]
What If You Could End Dieting Hell? This episode is all about getting off that diet you’re on or thinking about trying next. Yeah, I know you’re out there. But first I need to let you know this episode is sponsored by STRONGER I, the 8-week early fall strength training program created for women in […]
She Started Racing at 59: What Retirement Looks Like What retirement looks like is up to you. At least if you’ve given it the planning health, wellness, and financial security to do it. Retirement for today’s guest involves a lot of swimming, biking, and running. She rode 100 miles last week in preparation for two […]
How to Beat Fatigue with Exercise If you suffer from chronic fatigue, thyroid issues, and specifically Hashimoto’s then this is your episode. My guest is an expert, she’s helped herself and as a chiropractor and strength expert she supports may women looking to beat fatigue with exercise. Yet, your exercise could actually be causing or […]
What’s the science behind upper arm toning exercises? How do you get tone or get it back after 50? It’s all in this episode. Say goodbye to bat wings, bingo arms and the second wave good bye! I’m sharing 10 upper arm exercises that you can do at home. Inevitably, one of more of these […]
Sprints for Healthy Body Composition Post Menopause If you want healthy body composition (less body fat and more lean muscle tissue) and you’re post menopause, sprint intervals are proven to get you there. Visceral body fat, especially, is correlated with increased risk of heart disease. If you want to maintain your health as you age, […]
5 Mindset Shifts for Better Fitness in Menopause Mindset shifts are a must if you’re pursuing better fitness during menopause or after. You had socialization and conditioning that influenced you heavily at a time when, well, you were easily influenced. Gone But Not Forgotten You potentially buried yourself between then and now under the business […]
Mid-life Weight Loss Success is soooo possible! If you’re in midlife not loving your weight, energy, or your life it’s never too late. My guest today is proof. She shares her own midlife weight loss success and how it spiraled into a new career path. Beate Probst is the founder & CEO of Be-At-Ease […]
5 Simple Steps that Balance Your Hormones You’re going to want to grab their new book. I’ll just say it straight up! Dr. Brooke Kalanick joins me to talk about her new book, steps that balance your hormones, and a title that is just badass! About Dr. Brooke: A licensed Naturopathic (ND) and Functional Medicine […]
Is your core challenging? It’s time for a core challenge! The what, why and how of core exercise after 50 (or at any age) is the topic of this short episode. This really isn’t an episode as much as it’s an INVITATION. If you’re on track for core exercise and you “get it” great! If […]
Essential Oils for Weight Loss: Is It Too Good to Be True? The essential oils for weight loss? Sounds too good to be true, right? To all my essential oil lovers listening, this is for you! To those not yet indoctrinated into essential oils for weight loss, overall health, avoiding toxins and the list goes […]
Why your food struggles can be a blessing in disguise Food struggles are a reality for most people at some point in their lives. Women traditionally have spent more time in the kitchen, planning if not preparing food. And their givers. Often pleasers squelching the way they really feel to be “acceptable.” Can you relate? […]
Get your pet to sleep … so you can! Got aging pets that keep you awake at night? Are they keeping you from getting the sleep your hormone needs? If hormone heaven for you is evasive right now thanks to four-legged loves, this episode is for you! Dr. Ruth Says: All Dogs go to Hormone […]
7 Expert SLEEP TIPS for Good Nights and Great Days In this episode I rounded up 7 expert friends and asked them to share their best sleep tips. Many of them gave not only advice they give clients or patients, but what they personally do to be the high-functioning movers and shakers in functional health […]
“When You Want To Want Sex, But You Don’t.” Get ready for a shame-free straight talk about a hot topic in midlife. One either talked about or the elephant in the room. When you want to want sex you want my guest today. She’s not bashful or shy about her approach. So if you’re squeamish […]
In the fitness and health space we occupy here at Flipping 50 how to manage your money is not a common topic. It is however a common stressor. In that way, its relevant. So often obstacles to reaching fitness goals are not tied to physical limitations or to knowledge alone but often to the stressors […]
8 Crazy Truths About Healthy Weight Loss and Hormones Your healthy weight may not be the number in your head. If you’ve been attached to a number on the scale, been attached to the scale period, you’re potential for self-sabotage is high. This post is all about how the days of “eat less, exercise more” […]
Brain Makeover: The Reboot Your Brain Event Do you need to reboot your brain? What if the secret to cravings, brain fog, burn out was more than exercise and dieting? If you’ve been completely in the physical, a shift to above the shoulders may be in order. Leah Lund is a Neuro Nutrient Therapist, Hypnotherapist, […]
Natural Remedies for Hormone Health and Optimal Weight When you want to feel better and want natural remedies that support your body’s ability to heal itself, look no further. This episode has a wealth of tips for food, living, and using essential oils- a favorite health remedy topic for Flipping 50 listeners. My guest, SABRINA […]
Do You Have Leptin Resitance? Leptin resistance, less referred to than insulin resistance, often exists in overweight and obese women and interferes with ability to lose weight. Do you fail to lose weight even when you diet and exercise? Are you 20 or more pounds overweight? Are you highly stressed? Are you sleep deprived? and… […]
Hormone balancing doesn’t have to rely on bio-identical hormones. You don’t have to wonder if you can afford functional doctor or bio-identical hormones, or supplements. You first need to understand how to exercise – and support it with habits including eating the right foods at the right time. Hormone balancing gets its foundation in the […]
Natural solutions for a sexy younger you… doesn’t that sound yummy? My guest today is all about the Flipping 50 lifestyle. It’s as if she co-wrote You Still Got It, Girl! because she totally repeats our mantra: eat more, exercise less, and sleep yourself skinny… you’ll love her! Robin Nielsen is a Functional Clinical Nutritionist, and […]
Solid and stable relationships are foundational to self care –whether we’re talking with a significant other or friendships – that’s where our conversation started. Eighteen year-old Stanley Padgett married his seventeen-year-old high school sweetheart in what easily could have been another divorce statistic. Another couple who naively wed too young and couldn’t make it work. […]
You don’t have time to workout? I don’t have time to work out. Really? This post is not going to sit well with you potentially. So read this next couple sentences carefully. If you’re content to complain about not having time or energy to workout and you truly think that on summer break or once […]
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Menopause Fitness: Menopause is Not a Sickness How do you modify your fitness to reflect a menopause fitness routine that will make you better not tired? This episode is about identifying what signs and symptoms are telling you. This episode is brought to you by STRONGER series of strength training for women. The first and […]
Exercise for Cellulite Reduction Solutions First things first: cellulite reduction and this conversation is not about perfection! It IS about confidence though. Not feeling your best can rock your confidence and who needs that!? Cottage cheese. Dimples. Whatever you call it, no one wants to see it. Do cellulite reduction solutions actually work? Do they […]
10 Studies: Protein Intake and Strength Training After 50 Protein intake and strength training together are your dynamic duo for aging and loving it. ~Debra Atkinson 1) Protein was the determining factor when high or low carbohydrate intake didn’t have an impact on successful aging. “Successful” was determined by an integrated rating of social, […]
Join me as I read from the You Still Got It, Girl! The After 50 Fitness Formula for Women. From preface, to forward and introduction I share words of Dr. Pamela Peeke, PEW scholar and my own for you to enjoy, share, and get inspired about a new direction for yourself right now. The book, and […]
Are You Ready to Reset Your Hormones Naturally Using Essential Oils? Gimmicky diets, dangerous supplements, juice fasts, extreme boot camps… are you done, yet? How do other women seemingly have energy, and the body, while you struggle? My guest on this episode has some natural – not crazy – solutions you can pair with your […]
Do you have New Year’s Goals? New Year’s best intentions have already fallen by the wayside for 80% of people. Part of the reason for that is the myth that a habit takes 3 weeks and you’re home free. I’m not sure if many of the 21-Day challenges tease you based on that premise or […]
One of my all-time favorite guests on a hot topic for our Flipping 50 community is back with me on this episode. He’s talking about a topic we all care about today, metabolism and metabolism reset. And he’s got a resource I’m excited to share with you that you’re going to want to get your […]
7 Things Men Need to Do to Stay Healthy Whether you want him to get healthy or stay healthy, whichever it is, this is the episode for your guy. Happy early Valentine’s Day! My guest Dr. Jerry Bailey is a guy’s guy. He is a Chiropractor, Acupuncturist and functional medicine doctor. He is a dad to two […]
Are You Sick of Technology? Staying Well in a Digital World Are you sick of tech? Could you be? My guest is Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste, Digital Wellbeing and Ethics Evangelist (just flipped 50 in September) Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste is a behavioral scientist, best-selling author of Digital Self Mastery series and executive producer of […]
Today’s episode is all about simple meal prep. We could all use a hand making the right thing the easy thing. Do you know what’s for supper? Do you have a grocery list based on exactly what recipes you’re going to make next? My guest in this episode made simple meal prep a reality on […]
Do you wish you could lose weight faster or get healthy easier? Are you looking for a male equivalent of Flipping 50 for someone you love? Have you started and stopped an exercise program before? Are you perhaps dreading another year of wanting to lose weight without a new plan for making that a reality? […]
Flipping 50’s 10 Most Popular Podcasts of 2018 This episode is one of my favorite of the year. It’s the round up of the most 10 popular podcasts of 2018. It includes the most downloaded, commented on, and shared and I thank you, listener, for voting! On the episode I counted down David Letterman style […]
This episode is the second of a special 2-part mini series intended to help you figure out how to make this oh-so important component of strength training exercise a regular part of your routine in 2019 and beyond. This after all is the time of year we’re all committing, or recommitting to our health and […]
You may have noticed that this episode doesn’t have any music over the introduction. If you’ve listened to Flipping 50 for a while, you know that most of the episodes do. It’s when I get ideas and no time to send it off to my podcast support team that probably drives my team crazy. But […]
7 Fitness Studies from 2018 for Exercise After 50 This round up of 2018 research and resources will help you age better, get stronger, and lose weight for good after menopause. Most of the studies were published, a couple were pilots presented at conferences and a bonus 8thresearch study from 2015 I throw in because […]
If you’re looking for inspiration, you’re in the right place. You may know I frequently share inspiring stories from my travels or Flipping 50 community members of women truly Flipping 50. Today is one of those moments. There are so many things to love about Helen Fritsch. Helen is a 61-year-old life-long competitive athlete, […]
Could your biggest obstacle be something even you can’t see? Do you have a hard time getting or staying motivated around fitness and health habits? You would defend that yes, you want to be fit, you want to be active and eat well and know you would feel better … but you seem to start […]
How to Get the Fit Girl’s Deep Restful Sleep Do you struggle to fall asleep or find yourself staring at the ceiling at 2am and 3 and 4… Do you think you’re sleeping but find your Fit Bit says the times you’re restless are in double digits? You are not alone. Since you know that […]
Functional medicine and functional doctor are buzz words right now. Functional exercise for that matter, too, have us all wondering if we need to change but, more importantly have us wondering what that really is! My guest is an Iowa-based functional doctor. I of course had to live in Colorado to meet! Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, […]
“Non-athletic.” That’s how 61-year-old Catherine Thomas described herself to me. As we began her interview so I could share her story of starting to train for a triathlon after 60, she told me she’d been a smoker for 45 years. Three years ago she quit. She had, that pivotal moment when she wasn’t […]
Do you struggle with fatigue? Do you want to take a nap in the afternoon but then have a hard time sleeping at night? Have you had to endure stress or put yourself on the back burner for long periods of time? If you’re exercising and eating “right” and its not working. Instead of more […]
Do you sauna? Why would you want to? How would you like a passive way to boost your energy? Not to mention detox, improve skin, sleep, heal wounds… And a convenient way to do it at home? In minutes? [Image: me next to a Sunlighten full model last August! Do you recognize fellow fitness […]
The holidays are kicked off with Halloween. Will yours be a healthier Halloween or start a cascade of sugary treats that last through the New Year? Whether you acknowledge it, deny it, or you’re somewhere in the middle things aren’t the same as when you were a kid no matter how old you are reading […]
What if you could be years younger in days? I lived it. When I was driving to the airport last week I had the strangest feeling. I can’t remember a time – perhaps because its NEVER happened – when I just got on a plane and went somewhere without a schedule. I wasn’t going to […]
Is your slow metabolism keeping you young? Is your effort to speed your metabolism accelerating aging? My guest today is going to challenge your thinking. Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician, nutritional researcher and six-time New York Times best-selling author. He serves as the President of the Nutritional Research Foundation. Dr. Fuhrman has authored numerous research articles […]
Adrenal fatigue could knock you on your you-know-what for five years. Learning to listen to your body’s signals could avoid adrenal fatigue. Debbie Potts has been in the fitness industry for over twenty-five years and a competitive endurance athlete for twenty years. Along her journey, she has accomplished many goals including being nominated as one […]
How to Poop Every Day Like Royalty with the Queen of Thrones NOTE: there are some technical difficulties in this episode we’ve tried to edit and could not. Thank you for listening with a non-judgmental ear! We felt it was more urgent to get the information in your hands than to wait to be perfect. […]
Fasting and anti-aging are two of the hottest topics among 50 and older women right now. The Flipping 50 podcast and blog have touched fasting lightly. Today we deep dive into my fasting experience, the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) I used and a guest who can address fasting from many angles. James LaValle is an […]
3 Habits You Can Change to Stick to Your Exercise Plan! If you find it so easy to start and so hard to stick to your exercise plan then this is for you! The saying goes that the hardest thing is to start. That my friend is a lie! The hardest thing isn’t to finish. […]
This post is about the hunt for the best bone broth. I didn’t even know I was looking and there it was, on my doorstep. Meet Kettle & Fire and the family behind it. Who doesn’t love a great soup? In this episode of Flipping 50 I introduce you to the founder of my favorite […]
Think Yourself Younger, Slimmer, Stronger Could you think yourself younger? In this post I’m exploring the question why can’t you lose weight from an angle I bring up from time to time. It’s popping up now because of several recent conversations I’ve had. I’m an exercise psychology expert in addition to a movement specialist and […]
When you’re just starting exercise after 50 or you’re recommitting after a summer there are a lot of sexy programs, beautiful celebrity trainers, and conflicting information. When you’re not sure where to start, what to do, or who to trust it can be overwhelming, or lead to frustration due to injury or lack of results. […]
Could You Sleep Better with Fasting? Here’s the cliff note on this podcast: I sleep better thanks to fasting. If you sleep better you’re going to naturally be supporting balanced hormones. Get the details here! As many of my followers and subscribers already know, I don’t advocate fasting for everyone. Many of the women I […]
This episode is all about how to become a regular exerciser. I’ve privately coached many men and women who wanted just that. They wanted to be the one who gets up every day and walks or who is a regular at the gym. They wanted to make time even when work-related social hours popped up […]
6 Better Belly Secrets from Gut Health Expert Summer Bock Are you wishing for a better belly? Flatter, firmer, and less gas, bloating and distraction? Summer Bock is a leading gut health expert who coined the term “Gut Rebuilding.” She integrates her traditional studies in herbalism with modern research and a background in microbiology. […]
Is Detox Really Necessary? Why would you consider detox? How to Detox Naturally. These three keys are the focus on this episode. Ever wondered how to detox… or why you should.. and if it’s just a trend, or fad? Your doctor, after all has probably never suggested it. Is it just a quick way to […]
How would you like to lose weight eating Mexican food? If it sounds too good to be true and you’ve struggled with good food bad food or need to make peace with food, this is your episode. “I discovered food can be my #1 tool if I can learn to use it right.” My guest […]
Exercise for hormone balance? Yes. This podcast is all about four women, or maybe you, who represent women in my programs and private clients I’ve worked with for nearly three decades. Before we dive in, this episode is brought to you my Flipping 50’s 28 Day Kickstart, and the last day to register is the […]
The thought of participating in the Senior Games as an athlete may have not even occurred to you, yet. That doesn’t mean it’s too late. I’m forever telling clients to get off that scale. They nod and agree. Then the first thing that comes out of their mouths when we talk about status is about […]
How would you like to talk to the skin whisperer? Identify how to care for your skin, reverse sun damage and feel more confident in your own skin. Skincare for the now in your life. Dr. Keirra Barr is a cutting edge Dermatologist, who is known as an innovative thinker. A dual-board certified dermatologist, Dr. […]
In this 10thand final episode of our summer energy series with Christy Mattoon of Mindrewire we talked about the difference between a band-aid and a permanent solution. If you can solve what’s causing your stress symptoms now you can avoid disease later. Daily high levels of stress over time lead to disease. In fact over […]
You’ve heard this your whole life: practice makes perfect. You may have also heard the carefully corrected version: perfect practice makes perfect. You’re always practicing something and it’s either something you consciously choose taking you in a direction you consciously want to go or it’s a habit you’re repeating that keeps you from what you […]
Last episode covered how to dump stress that’s likely to keep you wired and in reaction mode. Today it’s about how to Pray, Say, and Stay Calmso you can respond. There will be storms. Things will happen beyond your control and if you can stay calm and choose how you respond you’ll be more likely to […]
In our last episode in this series, episode 6, Christy Mattoon talked about hydration and the importance of water for energy. Today is about how to dump stress. We’re looking to arrest the energy-robbing thieves you may not know exist. This is not the obvious stressors like a fight you had with someone or the […]
It’s easy, economical and imperative that you boost energy with hydration. Your body and every cell in it requires water to function optimally. This is so simple yet, so many struggle with getting enough water in daily. They forget, or got busy, or worry about that creating a need to use a restroom being inconvenient […]
Never before in history has there been so many cases of anxiety as right now. This episode is all about how to reduce anxiety now. Women are more susceptible than men. Imagine a situation when you experienced anxiety. For many people that would be maybe a public speaking experience, or a presentation with an outcome […]
Stop your energy sucking habits for a fast track to more energy. While it’s easy to dwell on how to get more energy, some could be just waiting for you when you release the habits that rob you of energy that’s rightfully yours. We’re creatures of habit and we’re easily attracted to instant gratification that […]
Could you use affirmations for energy? Could it really be that easy? Have you ever tried affirmations? By now you’ve likely had someone suggest positive affirmations to you, or you already use them. Do they work? That’s our topic today. First things first, though! Have you identified your “what you want statement” and written it […]
If you can retrain your brain to think differently, you can feel differently, instantly. Christy Mattoon, Mindrewire expert, is sharing tips not only for more energy in part two of the summer energy series, but for better health habit adoption and dumping default habits just because they’ve been a pattern for so long. Change is hard. […]
This episode is all about how to feel better fast. We get energy from food, exercise, and from our thoughts. If you self-sabotage, though you have good intentions – or you truly want something and you’re following science-proven steps but not getting there – you may even be gaining or holding weight when you’ve tested, […]
Pain-free exercise would be my hope for everyone. You know you need to exercise. You have a desire to exercise – and definitely to feel better. If you’ve got chronic pain, this is your episode. You don’t have to be an athlete for exercise to make you better: better at preventing disease, enjoying a full life pursuing your […]
Have you experienced the power of walking? Amid the dozens of exercise options, trends, and fads have you forgotten the potential power of walking for transformation? This Flipping 50 episode will remind you. You may not know, I owe my fitness career to a walking habit the summer between high school graduation and my freshman […]
Healthy foods are not all created equal for every body. You’re healthy foods could be sabotaging your good health. Flipping 50 guest today has an answer for finding your personal best foods right now, and later, for a lifestyle of good eating when you’re done with diets and ready to feel good all the time. […]
7 Simple Ways to Better Gut Health Every Trip There are a lot of tips coming your way. You’ll find seven experts and each share more than one of their favorite better gut health tips! I link to every single one of our experts and the gut goodness they have referred to in the show. […]
How could pain relief make exercise more possible or simply your every day better? What if you could move more freely without pain? What if you could dissolve discomfort from movements you love or do seasonally easily…And what if you could do it without a prescription or over the counter pills? Let’s face it, sometimes pain […]
Your Virtual Spa Day to Reverse Aging She had me at, Reverse aging naturally in one visit. We’re taking you on a virtual visit to Santa Fe Soul Center for Optimal Health. I’m so excited! I’ve put on my robe and slippers… hearing water trickle off the little waterfall, sipping infused water, and I am […]
Got plans to get fit this summer? It’s a perfect time to do it! More hours of sunlight and easy, breezy ways to move without tons of layers and mittens may inspire you. But then there’s the Moscow Mules and campfires, the wedding cakes, and long brunches. You can get fit without sabotaging yourself this […]
Are you gettingenough protein for Flipping 50 with energy and vitality? Do you know now much is enough? While most adults know protein is important a large percent polled randomly while grocery shopping don’t know if they’re getting enough protein. We’re diving into high quality protein needs for flipping 50 on this episode. So whether […]
Fitness myths have been abundant since fitness was a “thing.” For women in midlife dealing with hormone changes, some possible joint issues or conditions, and old thoughts and beliefs, they can really be the obstacle between feeling lousy and feeling amazing! I bust 5 of the most common fitness myths – that are of concern […]
Cortisol and adrenalin can cause illness and weight gain, even in the best of circumstances. With a great life, great career, family, and home, nothing made sense for Christy Mattoon. She was suffering and struggling with an autoimmune disease. She weighed 300 pounds. Here’s how she went from getting sicker and sicker to healer. Cortisol […]
Do you have a money mindset holding you back? Deborah J. Fryer, PhD is a catalyst for change and a transformational coach and speaker. She works with creative, spiritual, high-achieving entrepreneurs to help them tap into greater confidence, creativity, productivity, prosperity and inner peace. She Tells Her Money Mindset Story: Yes. Headlines are I quit […]
Fat burning after 50. Possible? Yes. Trickier? Yes. How do you burn fat, and lose weight without increasing cortisol, making it all backfire on you anyway? Not in the traditional ways you’ve been taught for sure. Five fat burning studies I’m sharing here will give you hope. Fat burning studies I share with you today […]
Have you wondered why can’t you stick with exercise or diet changes? Could emotional obstacles be holding you back? In the pursuit weight loss or fitness at any time, but particularly in midlife, we bump into obstacles. It becomes pretty clear there are more obstacles that diet, exercise, and sleep. It may first be a […]
What Is Your Body Composition and Why Does It Matter More Now? Typical measures for fitness or diet programs include: Weight Inches BMI Body fat What about Fat Matters: Where it’s stored Belly fat – visceral fat Hips-thighs-butt-arms Clues Your Risk Clues how to Lose it Diet Effect Carbohydrates: Every 1 part carb store 3 […]
Wealth and health in midlife aren’t mutually exclusive and it’s not too late. Ann Sanfelippo wasn’t born with money, didn’t marry for money, and didn’t divorce for money. From her humble beginnings and second starts, she’s created both wealth and health in her life, and she shares how you can too. International best-selling author, speaker, […]
Fat loss after 50, or at any age, is perplexing. The loss of fat signals the body to do everything it can to regain fat. The very thing you do to lose fat causes the body to readily store more. Syliva Tara discovered this in her personal journey of fat loss. Her biochemistry background led […]
Self-care expert and Flipping 50 guest Suzanne Choplin is a certified personal trainer, Pilates instructor, dancer, and yoga instructor with over 13 years experience in the field of movement and fitness. Her business is called C.A.K.E. What does C.A.K.E. Lifestyle and Personal Training stand for? Care and kindness every day. Suzanne’s upcoming summit starts soon! It all […]
How can you stay young and be the wisdom and the fun for your kids? Fatigue, bloating, or stress getting to you? Women who do so much for so many often don’t do enough for themselves or listen to the messages the body is constantly sending. Dr. Michelle Sands is a licensed Functional Medicine Physician […]
In the exercise for hormone balance scheme of things you are not a textbook exercise prescription. Progesterone is a trick to figure out sometimes. The signs can be similar to adrenal fatigue, premenstrual syndrome, or just the chronic fatigue you’ve learned to tolerate. This episode I dive into exercise for hormone balance and how it […]
Are you flipping 50 looking for a new or a renewed relationship? Nicole DiRocco shares steps to optimize relationships after 50. We’re skipping the dating do’s and don’ts and going for the real readiness tests today. This dimension of wellness is a crucial part of total health and it’s much more tied to your fitness […]
Getting and keeping fitness & metabolism after 50 are challenging before you figure out the tools you were given in the last few decades don’t serve you anymore. There are three pillars, or balls you’ve got to juggle in order to make it all work for you. In this episode I share all three and […]
If your digestion is off you’re not going to feel like moving your body more. Simple as that. Here’s how to get moving if you’re constipated, or get more regular if you’re unpredictable, or reduce bloating and gas. Digestion can go wrong a lot of ways. The biggest digestive issue for women in midlife is […]
Is your skin care making you fat? Hormone disruptors hide in a lot of beauty products, which isn’t pretty at all. Eating and exercise are obvious ways to tackle the belly fat that hormone imbalance can cause. Sleep and stress are understandable. Are you sure about your skincare routine and those products you’re putting on […]
Are you too struggling with hot flashes, night sweats, or menopause weight gain? Have you been told by a doctor, trainer, or nutritionist that it’s just age and a phase? My guest to day is Denise Stegall, Healthy Living Coach. Denise has years of experience working in restaurants focused on nutrition and menu creation. She’s […]
Are you motivated? Do you think it takes discipline and willpower to get fit after 50? Do you think you simply don’t have it? Do you have clarity around these two things: 1. what exactly you want/want to change 2. how to get it Women notoriously have a challenge stopping to put themselves and their […]
Better Exercise Results Does Not Mean More Exercise Wouldn’t we all like better exercise results? Traditionally that meant more. More time, more repetitions, more sets, more speed, more something. The question isn’t whether you’re exercising or not. It’s whether what you’re doing is really making a difference. It’s so much like running a business […]
In this episode my guest is your body, sharing information about fat loss. I really am lazy and I don’t like carrying this extra fat around any more than you do It’s not what you burn during exercise that matters for fat loss When you exercise more and eat less I get confused When I’m […]
Kim Acedo, MS, CHWC works exclusively with women in midlife who have been putting their health and self-care on the back burner for most of their lives and now in their midlife years say “It’s MY turn to take care of ME!” Through her virtual coaching programs, Kim empowers her clients to build confidence, resilience, hope, […]
Diets about food are abundant! What about detoxing from all the chemicals and pollutants that confuse your hormones, slow your metabolism, and make you feel like it’s your fault? You’re exercising after all and eating “healthy” but nothing, nada, no progress? Well, never fear, it doesn’t take less food, more exercise, in fact quite the […]
Wake up your workout and your results with these four simple ways to increase the intensity. You can change speed or weight, properly, depending on your body and goals. If you’re a beginner or restarting your workout, set your foundation again first. Then you can look at adding one or more of these in a […]
Lorna McLaren, bestselling author of Before it Hits the Fan:Quick Communication Tips to Help You Resolve Conflict and Reduce Stress shares secrets for business that can help you reduce holiday stress before it starts too. She’s a corporate trainer and international speaker on effective communication, conflict resolution, and stress reduction. That is the perfect trilogy […]
Dr. Deb Butler utilizes a blend of brain science, nutrition, physiology, life coaching and life lessons, teaching REAL weight loss — lasting weight loss — starts from the inside out. Inside your BRAIN. At 50 years old, when she started her latest round of dieting at Weight Watchers (so she could lose the same 30 […]
Bestselling author Dr. Steven Masley shares tips about what to do and what to avoid to prevent memory loss, and improve concentration and brain function. His newest book The Better Brain Solution comes out in January and he’s here to talk about his recommendations for supplements, food, activity and more. It’s not just genetics. There’s […]
Dexter isn’t a typical name for a woman who’s 72. Then again, Dexter Yeats isn’t a typical 72-year old and probably hasn’t been typical ever. That, is probably a good thing. She shares about training, recovery, and a little about life. Follow Dexter: https://www.facebook.com/dexteryeat Learn more about ASEA: http://aseaglobal.com/en-us/products/asearedoxsupplement.aspx
Margaret Webb, author of Older, Faster, Stronger about her super fit year when she turned 50 in 2014. As she did throughout the book, she shares the hope-inspiring research, both personal and published. Learn more about running and aging, and it’s worth the listen even if running isn’t your activity. Exercise of all kinds offer […]
Susan McNamee is doing her 8th Ironman Sunday November 26, 2017. She’s 65. A little over three years ago she had done one just a few months before. She’s been busy and she’s thriving on the triathlon lifestyle. Hear her #nevertoolate story. Prepared to be inspired. She’s definitely still got it! Want to connect and […]
Dr. Grace Liu PharmD, the Princess of Poo, shares the poop on health, weight loss, fiber, and probiotics. Don’t miss as we dish on coffee! What scale should be using to measure your health? Mentioned on the show: Bristol Stool Scale Get your Complimentary Gift eBook “Magic In Your Microbiome” Connect with Dr. Lui: TheGutInstitute.com Follow @Gut_Goddess Twitter & Instagram […]
Bone health and osteoporosis should be on everyone’s mind. As we age better and longer, bone health requires some specific attention. It’s not just about getting exercise, calcium, or even lifting weights. It’s in the how, what, and when that you observe lifestyle habits that make you more or less vulnerable to bone loss. My […]
The holidays are coming. It’s not impossible to stay on track, love the season, and yourself after. A little pre-festivity planning will carry you through. https://flippingfifty.com/28-Day-kickstart for a special month of support now until your session starts, plus with the bonuses that you can start using right now. $15 coupon to every class participant winners […]
Prevent, end, or reduce your back pain with tips from renowned back pain expert Dr Stuart McGill. Hear his methods and means for finding the problem and the solution. Are you believing any myths about back pain? Resources from the podcast: The Book: Back Mechanic Website: Backfitpro.com
What Have Yoga, Triathlon, and Rebranding Midlife Got In Common? My guest today, Juju Hook, that’s what. She too walked away from a “job” in her late 40s to go online and do bigger things. Our discussion of her new book and her why tease the premise of the question, problems, and lies so you […]
How can you be happier, thinner, and have better relationships? Raise your vibe. Robyn Openshaw is the author of 15 books, including bestsellers The Green Smoothies Diet and 12 Steps to Whole Foods. Her latest book, Vibe: Unlock the Energetic Frequencies of Limitless Health, Love & Success, will be released by Simon & Schuster in […]
Crunches and sit ups are not the best way to get a strong core. This popular topic is an evergreen source of controversy. The statistics are clear, however. It’s easy to feel immune before you’re hurt. Here are the tips and the supporting research, both personal and academic. flippingfifty.com/flatabsbetterback
Secrets of strength training revealed today. Studies for Flipping 50 listeners who are 50, 60, 70 and want to keep their lean muscle mass or gain more. Boost metabolism, improve body composition and enjoy life more. How often, how much, how many and more all inside. Join our next program starting soon! Reset your hormones, […]
Bored with your exercise routine? Can’t go heavier without risking injury? Here’s how to get better results with the same basics that get the highest ratings for making you Hot, Not Bothered. Tip #77 from the new book! Available for pre-order now on Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0741QHQNX
Could a tea habit prevent cancer? Maria Uspenski is the founder of The Tea Spot, where her mission is to advance healthier living through the everyday enjoyment of whole leaf tea. Her message is simple and powerful – tea in its freshest form is sustainable, and renders exceptional flavor and unmatched health benefits. Maria was […]
Working on fitness, attitude and health requires confidence as much as it instills confidence. That’s why two Flipping 50 winners get a virtual makeover from Sandra Veum of mymariposastyle.com as they’re shifting gears and making changes in their health, wellness, and lives. Connect with Sandra at mymariposastyle.com or find her on Pinterest at SandraVeum First […]
Exercise alone can’t create the lean muscles you want or need to boost metabolism. The right amount of overall nutrition and specifically, protein, is a critical part. Less exercise (with more purpose) and more food (also with more purpose) make over 50 fitness achievable! Freebie about muscle loss: https://www.flippingfifty.com/get-lean-stay-lean-after-50/ Resources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3354005/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3790587/ It takes […]
Build bone density and reduce risk of falls and fractures with the right exercise. For energy and vitality to flip 50 you need to know how to protect bones with the best exercise to keep you safe, strong, and doing the activities you love. I answer these questions: Can you increase bone density after menopause? […]
Dr. Partha Nandi M.D. is a practicing physician and host of the Emmy awardwinning internationally syndicated medical lifestyle show “Ask Dr. Nandi”. Known as the UnDiet Doctor, Dr. Nandi travels the globe speaking about his no nonsense approach to food & fitness, how he combines Eastern & Western philosophies and the science behind the amazing […]
You’re awake! Yes, carbs can be your answer to weight loss. The connection to serotonin and relaxation is one to explore if you’ve jumped on the low carb bandwagon to find you can’t stick to it, you’re depressed, have no energy, and thus, can’t lose weight. But there’s one other big reason to include carbs […]
Feeling good means looking good and looking good means feeling good. Commitment to health habits and self care often comes down to self worth and self image. The sage advice to “get dressed and groom” no matter what the day brings is a challenge though if you don’t know what looks good. Stylist Sandra Veum […]
Self-sabotaging? What’s that really all about? Stress won’t disappear long enough for you to lose weight or establish that fitness routine without distraction. How can you work through the stress to get the foundation you need for weight loss, worksite, or family success? Sharon Melnick, PhD. shares her keys to building the confidence to reach […]
Exercise is important! The right exercise can enhance your fat burning and body composition while it increases your energy and life. The wrong exercise can slow your metabolism and disrupt sleep and increase sleep. You don’t want to confuse the two! Listen while I share 6 signs and symptoms for the right and for the […]
Today’s guest knows they’ll stare. She’s going to make it worth their while. A Flipping 50 program rockstar joins me today and shares what motivated her to be ready. What does aging well look like to her? What obstacles does she have and what difference does her environment make in her success? Find out inside! […]
Getting or staying fit as a woman juggling work and family during hormone changes requires constant adjusting. The old exercise and nutrition don’t work. New recovery needs dictate the level of fitness you can achieve. Here’s my personal reveal for a training experience I’m beginning right. Hormone testing, and my personal treatment choices are all […]
With a list of goals and a daily agenda that includes inspiring women to be their best in their prime, Dorthy Miller Shore is the summer inspire series guest today. At 67 she is running Prime Women online magazine, writing a book that’s part of a series, and surrounding herself with women without limits on […]
Fitness made easy. Bring all the components you need into one place: address those achey joints, prevent injury, avoid exercise that makes you tired in favor of exercise that makes you better. Pull in the cardio, the strength, and the mobility that keeps you active for decades. That’s the goal and it requires a plan. […]
If you think water exercise is for wimps, this ultra-distance and marathon runner may convince you otherwise. Vicki Hunter shares her personal and professional (she’s a trainer, running drills and skills coach) experience with recovery and running into her second half of life feeling as good as ever. We talk about the psychology of running, […]
You’re too busy to exercise? Or eat right? What if you owned and operated 7 businesses, with 320+ employees, commuted at least 2 hours daily, and ate every meal except breakfast at a restaurant? That’s hitting a few obstacles. Add to that being hit by a car 20 years ago while jogging. Today’s guest has […]
Stronger, faster, slimmer and just overall better. Life is good for Jennifer Long who struggled with weight in the upper 200’s, losing 100 pounds and gaining it back. She’s now 64 down 75 pounds most recently and is feeling stronger and better than she ever did. Link to a previous episode with Jennifer: https://www.flippingfifty.com/fitness-weight-loss-and-fat-loss-after-60-with-guest-jennifer/ Watch […]
Exercise, nutrition, and flirting with fasting, Tracey returns to Flipping 50 to update us on her progress this summer. One day at a time to permanent weight loss. In two years, she’s lost over 100 pounds with consistent habits. Tracey is proof that you can do it, too and you can flip 50 well past […]
Should you eat fat or avoid it? Why can’t you lose fat? Which fats are healthy? Flipping 50 guest Steven Masley MD is a physician, nutritionist, trained-chef, author, and the creator of the #1 health program for Public Television. His research focuses on the impact of lifestyle choices – like fat in your diet – on […]
Weight training for metabolism boosting and muscle loss sparing is a key part of looking good and feeling great in your second half. In this get-started special post I cover the things you need and the ones you don’t to get started. Learn how to choose equipment, how to start and to progress. For additional […]
Weight loss, specifically fat loss, after 50 gets challenging. It doesn’t have to be impossible, you just need to get it right. Is there a difference in the best approach if you have 5 vs 50 lbs to lose? I answer that in terms of exercise, diet, and lifestyle habits for you. Warning: plan a […]
Dr. Joe Tatta, DPT teaches you how to retrain your brain and body so you can live the joy-filled and pain-free life you deserve. He is a doctor of physical therapy, nutritionist, functional pain science expert and #1 bestselling author of Heal Your Pain Now. He is known for integrating brain science, broccoli, mindset, emotions and movement […]
Toxins could be robbing you of energy and causing your fatigue. How do you stop this stress and detox? What mistakes are we making when we detox? Dr Brad Gorski shares his experience and the facts on how to know if you need to detox, and how to do it correctly. For more information: Drbradgorski.com
If you’re ready to fix your fatigue, change your diet and optimize hormones to feel good again, the doctor is in the house. Learn how women in menopause can optimize hormones, diet and more to feel better. Dr Evan Hirsch overcame his own chronic fatigue with his Fix Your Fatigue program and you can too. […]
PMS, stress, sleepless nights can cause cravings. What do they mean? Does your salt craving mean something different than a sugar craving? Is it in your head or a physiological need for something? Dr. Stephen Cabral shares his insights and his personal story of healing from a life-altering illness. Connect with Dr. Cabral: StephenCabral.com
Sheree Clark knows about needing a change, and life decisions that bring you to the fork in the road. So much she’s named her coaching business after it. She shares her own life-shifting flip with me and the reason she’s hosting a summit of experts with the same thing in mind: helping you. You want […]
If weight loss freedom sounds good to you, and dieting, calorie counting, constant focus on foods to eat and to avoid plague your thoughts, tune in. This special podcast highlights an upcoming summit and introduces the founder, Lisa Tyhulski. She’s done it. She lost a significant amount of weight in her 40s. She’s changed her […]
Trish M. Ward is the Soulful Nutritionist. If you have special needs, or have a child who does, you want a custom path to symptom-free, abundant energy, stamina and joy. Today’s guest addresses it all with us and we share some resources for you on the show you’ll love! Connect with Trish at Trishmward.com Resources […]
Could eating more vegetables save your life? Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine and the cookbook The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to […]
Unlike any other health coach you’ll meet… Christie Miller had successful careers as a Financial Analyst, Corporate Attorney, Interior Designer, and LA County Sheriff before discovering her true passion: motivating and coaching people to make meaningful changes in their lives. She’s got a new mission and a new summit. Join us both there! Register for […]
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Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson connects the dots of science, informing the public about emerging health issues and then recommending safe, natural answers. She pioneered the concept the unappreciated role of hormones and intimacy with the gut. She shares with Flipping 50 the good and bad estrogen, talks soy or not to soy, and her brand new […]
Your gut is your gateway to excellent health. “Happy Gut—The Cleansing Program To Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy and Eliminate Pain” author Dr Vincent M Pedre to helps people resolve their gut-related health issues. His new book is out March 13, 2017. Dr. Vincent M. Pedre is the Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health and Founder […]
Through functional medicine, whole foods and self-care practices Dr Mariza Snyder was able to heal her adrenal dysregulation, fatigue and chronic migraines related to hormone imbalance. Dr. Mariza Snyder is a passionate wellness practitioner and public speaker with over 8 years of experience focusing on women’s hormone and menopause health. Dr. Mariza leads a community of women […]
Want to know what’s triggering your skin problems? Dr. Trevor Holly Cates, The Spa Doctor, who btw, has a face for TV thanks to walking her talk, joins me today. Her new book Clean Skin from Within is for anyone who wants to whip up recipes at home or who wants to indulge in her skin […]
Finances are stressful or freedom. Certified Financial Planner Karen Peterson shares simple tips to empower you around your current and future finances. Spend, save, and secure your future for freedom and fitness in all areas of your life. Leave your questions and comments at flippingfifty.com
If you have questions about thyroid, adrenal fatigue, and what tests to request, this is your episode. Dr Amy Myers, is a renowned leader in Functional Medicine and a 2x New York Times Bestselling author of The Autoimmune Solution and The Thyroid Connection. http://thethyroidconnection.com/ Leave a comment or question after the show at flippingfifty.com
Dr Anna Cabeca is an expert on menopause! Not once, twice but three times having been there and an OBGYN you want to know, she’s helping women revive their intimate relationships. She’s sharing a brand new over the counter solution you’re going to want to hear about! Julva is out just in time for some […]
Celebrity Chef Dr Meg Haworth was struck by lightning and survived drowning. What makes her your new best friend is her simple way of thinking about food and the power it has to heal. She shares tips for knowing your fish oil is healthy for you or not and for planning food in a way […]
Can we talk about sex in your 50s and 60s? Dr. Jolene Brighten is a licensed Functional Medicine Naturopathic Doctor, best selling author, speaker, and mother. She’s here to talk about lighting the fire. Warning: you’re in a no-settling zone and we get after all things your mother never shared with you. Grab Dr. […]
Skin care after menopause changes. What’s the secret to younger looking skin? Cracking the Beauty Code author Dr. Anne Marie Fine shares her personal and professional secrets. The sunscreen secret, the cooking secret, and the white glove trick that prevent wrinkles and add glow! Her new book is out soon! Visit Dr Fine at www.Drannmariefine.com and […]
Swimming is easy on joints and gets great results! Dr. Pete Andersen is a leading authority and expert in drowning prevention and swimming instruction. His “Teach Yourself To Swim” book, book series, and videos is being called the new science of swimming instruction. Dr. Pete introduces and demonstrates six new teaching methods and correct visual, […]
What you think matters. Identify some psychological ways to prime your body to get more fit without changing anything else. Is it as easy and as hard as changing your mind. Read more in the blog at https://www.flippingfifty.com/blog published January 17, 2017. As always, I love to hear from you. Have you had a breakthrough because […]
Brenda is a breast cancer survivor, and in preparation for knee surgery and rehab after she began a journey that’s led to losing 115 pounds. Here’s are six tips Brenda shared during our time together: 1. Start with exercise you love 2. Flip foods you can’t have for those you CAN 3. Make it hard […]
If you’re tired, bloated, not sleeping well, and suffering from brain fog, it’s not just a busy life. It can in fact be what you had for lunch! Listen as I share an email from a Flipping 50 community member who made the connection between food and her energy. Find out how to flip the […]
Goal setting is big. Let’s talk habits with Rico Caveglia. What mistakes are you making that might set you back where you started in 2017? He is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, author, workshop leader and multi time Gold Medalist California State Senior Olympics. He is an award winning author of 15 books and numerous […]
New Year’s Resolutions or not, a fresh start is always an opportunity to set goals, and get clear on what you want. Walk through the steps of choosing your goal, setting the actions and determine the big why behind your goal. You know, the thing that gets you out of bed early in the morning. […]
Deciding what you want is easy. Committing takes another step and Dave Smith of makeyourbodywork.com and I reveal what that is that will make your commitment. We want to hear from you! Follow up here or reach dave@makeyourbodywork.com
The best of weight loss, motivation, success stories, and weight training. It’s all right here: the top six episodes with the biggest downloads from 2016. This is what you said, and I’m excited to agree! Get all the show notes and links to these episodes at: flippingfifty.com Please share the show with your friends!
Myths about how to build bone density and spare loss of bones are busted today! Here’s how to keep your bones strong, avoid fractures, and keep your posture now and later. Weight training for prevention, and more treatment for after diagnosis are discussed. Read more on the blog at https://foreverfitandfab.com/osteoporosis-will-you-be-too-fit-to-fracture/
Joe Friel wrote the bible, the Triathlete’s Training Bible that is, along with a library of other books that include Fast After 50. As my guest today, Joe shares his expertise in physiology gained from coaching endurance athletes since the 1980s. As a 73-year old his personal experience is not to be ignored! Get answers […]
Fitness program design is crucial for success. Especially if you’re an older athlete or want to lose weight in midlife. You don’t have the “wiggle” room to simple “exercise” and get results. You have to avoid injury, avoid just getting tired and balance your goals with what your body needs right now. Today I pull […]
For years I said no to supplements and protein shakes. The chemicals, the quality, the increased need for protein all fueled my own conversion. If you’re ready and want to try risk-free it’s 15% of right now through November 15, 2016. Use: 150ffeverything At: https://foreverfitandfab.com/store
Even the fitness pros and exercise psychology experts need a boost sometimes. Get my top 10 tricks for staying motivated to exercise when time, schedules, or mojo get in the way. Get more support for Flipping 50 at https://foreverfitandfab.com/active-aging-tips
Emotional eating expert, Tricia Nelson shares her story of losing 50 pounds and gaining freedom from food. Tricia has spent close to 3 decades researching the hidden causes of the addictive personality. Tricia is a certified coach, speaker and author of the upcoming book and podcast by the same name, Heal Your Hunger. For Tricia’s gift, 3 […]
If your hormones are calling the shots, respond with the right exercise based on what they say. Ghrelin and Leptin could be wreaking havoc with you and there are answers. Here’s signs and symptoms and how to respond. Get the full conversation at https://foreverfitandfab.com plus the blog on the same topic https://foreverfitandfab.com/blog
Your midlife exercise plan will either balance your hormones or cause more imbalance. Nearly a dozen hormones and glands that produce them are responsible for your weight, energy, sleep, and mood. Changing your exercise prescription to reflect your hormone health starts with the two most important hormones presenting in both men and women of all […]
Weight training is the bomb if you want weight loss and fat removal after 50, really 30 would have been a better time to start. The next best time is now! For a variety of reasons heavy weights are proven superior for getting results faster, but when schedules, or conditions, or just lack of space […]
Let’s leave plastic surgery out and talk about skin-enhancing habits and foods that put you in control of smoother, younger looking skin fast. If you’re here, chances are you’re already doing many of these. To enhance your skin just increase these. Don’t forget to tune into the Flipping 50 TV show to hear from my […]
Some people live more in 35 years than others do in twice as long. I knew such a person. It’s been a difficult time full of lessons. I share what I’ve learned with you. Fitness is a vehicle for having a vibrant and sound way to share your gifts and enjoy this life. Don’t miss […]
The motivation to start and stick to fitness or healthy nutrition can be hard to find. Even when you think you’ve got it you can go through rough patches. If you’re struggling to find the mojo and you find constant resistance this will help. Don’t forget to watch the Flipping 50 show available on iPad, […]
Hormone testing, gut health, and your treatment options. Understand them all with my guest Boulder Longevity Institute Practitioner, Tammy Cayou. You don’t feel your best and want to or you’re doing fine and want to stay on that path. Getting a look under the hood at how to manage your health to thrive instead of […]
Dr Tara Allmen author of Menopause Confidential: A Doctor Reveals the Secrets to Thriving Through Menopause (Harper Collins) is my guest today. She discusses her about-to-be-released book. It’s the why of menopause symptoms, the how to deal with any mid-life related issues written in a fun, easy-read from a women who “gets you.” Order your […]
No matter how good your exercise program is, without the right nutrition you’re going to struggle. I share the dirty dozen mistakes I’ve seen most often in my over 40 clients in 32 years of working as a fitness professional. Get more tips at Foreverfitandfab.com/active-aging-secrets Get in the next 28-Day Kickstart program to optimize your […]
Emotional grief can take a toll on the physical body. I open up today about our family’s recent grief and get some coaching from my guest Carol Lourie. Functional Medicine can play a part in healing naturally with care determined by the phase of grief you’re in. Carol Lourie, founder of the Natural Health Care […]
Find your libido waning? After so many comments on a previous podcast Debra reviews the key points to exercise that can help bring back the sexy. Comment below the post or send a question to Flipping50TV.com if you’d like to have your question answered in a blog, podcast, or on the TV show.
Ever wonder how to weight train for weight loss? More reps or less? More weight or less? Here’s the science of four strategies proven to work best and how to use it. Connect with your biggest questions or challenges at flipping50tv.com and download the Wellness TV app in iTunes to watch the Flipping 50 TV […]
We’ve been rocked by the Olympics and the personal stories of athletes. Take 10 tips from athletes and make your own gold medal workouts. Send questions to Flipping50tv.com Thank you for leaving a rating in iTunes!
If you’re looking for the exercise with the most impact on belly fat look no further than your weight room. Listen to four major actions that happen with each muscle contraction that positively affect your ability to reduce blood sugar, boost energy, and lose belly fat. For more information on resistance training, share a question […]
When you ask for exercise advice and the reason you’re not making progress is something else…here’s the “should ask question” answered. If you are seeking energy, weight loss, toning up, stamina, libido boost…there’s a good chance it starts here. Yes, you need exercise advice that is right for you right now, but without today’s answer, […]
Thyroid health, fatigue and weight related disorders are the topic with my guests Heather and Damian Dube, co-Founders of e3 Energy Evolved, a thyroid, autoimmune & metabolism restoration system helping women & men create their lifetime-best natural wellness & fat loss with no fitness. Curious about the signs and symptoms of thyroid issues? Wonder what […]
Is it more weight and fewer reps or less weight and more reps? Should you weight train for an hour twice a week or every day for less time? Answers to all your questions here. Leave a comment below the show and share a question with me that you have at flipping50tv.com
If you’re not seeing results it’s often due to lack of rest and recovery. Listen to this short podcast for more signs and symptoms that you could be over doing it and learn how to avoid it. Comments are welcome! I love hearing from you. Leave your question below. Leave a rating at iTunes.
Learn how not only what you put in your body but what you put on your body is a potential stressor that can make you sick, stressed, or weight loss resistant. www.beautycounter.com/cathygrayell And for the app mentioned on the show: http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
It’s not just in wheat, but where else is it? From what you put on your body, breath in your body, and what you use in the office, gluten can be all around you. visit flipping50TV.com to send a question to the show or foreverfitandfab.com to comment on this episode
If your sex drive isn’t what it used to be use these 10 natural ways to get it back. Stress, worry, medication, and lifestyle habits can put a damper on things. With a few habit changes you can feel like a teenager with twice the confidence you had then. Please rate the show in iTunes. […]
Do you self-sabotage your own goals? Women anywhere get frustrated when they don’t see results. What about when things are going well and you get in your own way? Here are 5 exercises that won’t get you out of breath but will make you think. For more information subscribe to the channel for new videos. […]
When was the last time you spent over an hour with your doctor? When were you asked what you wanted or how you would like to be treated? You’re not dreaming and the future of medicine is now at least for doctors like Shiroko Sokitch. Dr Sokitch shares her style of medicine as she evolved […]
Are you sleepless, anxious, depressed or have GI issues? identify the source and pack your bags with confidence that you can travel anywhere with vitality with the today’s tips. Dr. Robyn Benson, author of Travel with Vitality joins The Flipping 50 Show today to share 7 Simple Solutions for the savvy traveler. Reach Dr Benson […]
Diabetes is serious. Diagnosed 16 years ago, my guest today took her time taking it seriously. At 57 though, she’s feeling better and taking charge. She shared her wake up call with me. She’s starting over and so can you. Connect with Debra at www.foreverfitandfab.com and send your question or share your story.
It’s good bye to the Wellu After 50 Podcast and hello to The Flipping 50 Show. It’s a new launch, new look, and new expert interviews every week to make your second half your best 50! It’s hello to summer and goodbye to cellulite, too. Get the scoop on this four step process to reducing […]
What if you’ve been looking in all the wrong places for answers? What if there’s more…and less…to you losing weight and gaining energy than diet and exercise? What if old injuries are more than physical? How to tap into your natural energy and intuition to find the inner health that brings outer weight, energy, and […]
During menopause, or other major hormone shifts, you are more vulnerable to challenges related to adrenal gland function and thyroid function. Thyroid function is sometimes a symptom not the issue. Lifestyle habits that can influence adrenals can spill over into thyroid. Here’s how to get in touch with which is which and decide what you […]
Leaky gut is real. You don’t see it, or feel it, as a stomach ache. Yet, it can hurt you by robbing you of nutrients, cause your body to have inflammation that inhibits good health, these things can mean you can’t lose weight even if you’re exercising and eating well. This episode shares how to […]
You deal with people you don’t choose. Fact of life. How can you increase the energy you have with the help of people you spend your time with? Simple truths here that integrate each of the four podcasts in this series. This last episode of the series pulls together the hardest part. Connect with Debra […]
Food, activity and thoughts all integrate to positively or negatively impact your health and happiness. Happy people make more money and do better at work. Here’s how to make those choices that make that true. This is the third in a 4-part series of podcasts that tells you how to increase energy now. Connect with […]
Movement is critical for energy after 50. You don’t slow down because you’re aging: you age because you slow down. This is your time. You have wisdom, experience, insight, and more understanding than ever before. When you choose your movement for the right reasons you will lose weight, find your best shape, energy, sleep and […]
Your energy is dependent on the food you eat, how you move, what you think, and who you spend your time with. In this first of a series of four podcasts I share parts of a keynote presentation about making food your diva. Connect with Debra: www.voiceforfitness.com/foreverfitandfab www.youtube.com/allagesfitness www.facebook.com/navigatingfitnessafter50
Decade by decade there are a few things that can optimize your exercise for both now and later. Did you know your muscles have memory and if you tried golf at 20 but never picked it up again until 60 it matters? Did you know that muscles peak at 25 and if you’re not lifting […]
Sit in on this coaching documentary where 63 year old Jennifer chronicles her decade long battle with obesity and her wins with fitness and wellness that far exceed most 60 year olds and potentially many 40 years younger. Connect for more information: www.voiceforfitness.com
What to seek and what to avoid in your protein powders. How to increase nutrient dense intake with spinach this month! www.voiceforfitness.com/activeagingsecrets
You have less time to waste both in terms of your longevity and today. Choose well and less is more. Connect www.voiceforfitness.com/foreverfitandfab
What’s collagen protein got to do with it? Plenty it turns out if you’re concerned about bones, muscles and skin tone. Learn the why and the how to boost your own level of joint, bone and skin health. Connect: www.facebook.com/navigatingfitnessafter50 www.voiceforfitness.com/foreverfitandfab
The protein research is changing the way America thinks about meals. RDIs and RDAs have been more frequently addressed as the minimum amounts to avoid disease. That isn’t the same as living and thriving, defending against toxins and elements of stress. This short episode will change the way you think about protein and its importance, […]
The world as you knew it is changing. The way you used to diet and exercise and boom! lose weight just doesn’t work. The medical professional you used to think would fix you with a pill you know now might make things worse in the long run if you consider the side effects of some […]
If you’re 50 or over, it’s not age but some changes have shifted your ability to exercise, recover, or realize goals with the same methods you used to use. You seek a trainer, naturally. This will arm you with the inside knowledge you need to ask the right questions. Connect with Debra for more on […]
There are plenty of exercises you should do. Several however are making you tired not better, or worse, increasing your risk of injury. Here’s the hit list of what to drop from your to-do list so you can make the most of your exercise time this year. Connect! Facebook Twitter YouTube Get the book Get […]
Listen to the introduction to You Still Got It, Girl! The After 50 Fitness Formula For Women. This book helps you get the hormone-based exercise prescription that helps you fee better not just tired. The intro will make you nod, laugh, and know you’re not alone! Connect! Facebook Twitter YouTube Get the book Get the […]
It’s not just if you exercise but how that matters. These 10 tips get you more on target with results for the over 50 exerciser’s needs. If you’re just starting you know you’ll get off to the right start. Been exercising then you’ll be able to make small changes in the details to get better […]
You don’t get rewarded much for rest in our society. You get comments like, “I wish I had your life” or “must be nice.” You get a reputation for being lazy or soft. Yet, working long hours, even if they aren’t productive, gets rewarded. When you hear how much it impacts your health and your […]
Stress knows no season…oh, wait, that’s not how it goes. Or isn’t it!? Find out the real secret to reducing the effects of stress even if you’re under tons of it. For more information subscribe to the channel for new videos. https://www.youtube.com/allagesfitness Do you want to know how to lose weight and keep it off […]
If you want to turn back time on your hormones, get your optimal volume of sleep. Skimp on this and you skimp on sexy while picking up a few pounds all to easily. For more information subscribe to the channel for new videos. https://www.youtube.com/allagesfitness Do you want to know how to lose weight and keep […]
There’s no question that toned and glowing beats saggy and dull. Strength training (and proper nutrition) is the ticket to both. Hear how it works and what to do for you optimal toned parts. For more information subscribe to the channel for new videos. https://www.youtube.com/allagesfitness Do you want to know how to lose […]
These three clients show you how it’s possible ..for anyone. You’re one of these women. Listen and cheer for their success and then pick up the tips you need to create a success story that’s you. For more information subscribe to the channel for new videos. https://www.youtube.com/allagesfitness Do you want to know how to lose […]
The last thing you want to lose is your muscles! Watch out for these three things and you’ll be on the path to sexy, head-turning exercise and nutrition results that you want. You might be surprised! Subscribe to the channel for new videos. https://www.youtube.com/allagesfitness Do you want to know how to lose weight and keep […]
Would you like to eat more? Do you wish you knew what the right thing to eat was? Do you wish it was easier to choose foods you love and fit into the clothes you love? There is confusing information out there. Truth. This will help you get pointed in the right direction and get […]
Want to know how to get started? Wish you had a more effective plan that got better results? Do you want more energy, less jiggle and more fun? The answers to how to get started and know where you stand. For more information subscribe to the channel for new videos. https://www.youtube.com/allagesfitness Do you want […]
You’ve heard it. You’ve said it. You blame a few extra pounds on your screwed up metabolism. You think you’re doomed because you’re older. Your daughter tells you, you’re doing good for your age that you’ve only gained that much. You are doomed if you listen to others and to yourself in times like that. […]
Is your time worth money? More than what you would pay someone for an hour errand to get exactly what you want at the store? Here’s how to get more productive at home around your health and that it like it’s your job to be your best. For more information subscribe to the channel for […]
Use this 12 tip list as a checklist. Decrease your risk of cancer and increase your wellbeing while you do it. For more information subscribe to the channel for new videos. https://www.youtube.com/allagesfitness Do you want to know how to lose weight and keep it off after 50? https://www.voiceforfitness.com/foreverfitandfab get a 7 essentials checklist and attend […]
Don’t throw that bucket list away just yet!!! It may need modification but it’s NOT done! Join me in this special EXTRA episode for Active Aging week. This month and every month give yourself a head start on your health with the added boost of a commitment. For more information subscribe to the channel for […]
I eat healthy. Yet, you’re not losing weight and you don’t have any energy? It’s not working. So what do you do about it and how do you define the one unique eating plan that fits your needs emotionally, physically along with what your hormones and gut need? Just what does that look like? Connect: […]
Yoga for weight loss? If it’s about hormones and not calories, then yes! If you’re not seeing results, you’re not feeling better and you truly are eating in your best interest, then its time to adjust your exercise prescription for pampering your hormones instead of trying to only burn calories. Connect: debra@voiceforfitness.com Youtube Twitter The […]
What if you and your sister both had hormone issues? One of you chooses medical hormone supplementation and one of you chooses lifestyle change. You both want to lose weight, feel more energy, and lose weight. Ready set go. Hear Debbie tell her story and her sister’s. Connect: debra@voiceforfitness.com Get some support: After 50 […]
Does it make a health difference or is this whistle-blowing antics of hypersensitive experts? Is that your question? Confused about what’s safe to buy at the store any more? Here’s how you know what you need for optimal health. Connect: Facebook YouTube Twitter The After 50 Fitness Checklist
If you knew what the right thing to do was, wouldn’t you do it? The confusion with isolating the real problem behind the problem is what prevents you from getting results. So take this quiz. Get your answers on paper. Either you’ll see the solution more clearly yourself or ask for help. Getting the GPS […]
The right exercise at the right time. Over your thirty or more adult years your exercise needs and the science knowledge to get there have both changed dramatically. Are you keeping up? Find out here by checking off the items that successful high energy optimal weight after 50 women have in common. Connect with me: […]
Vacation season brings a “yes!” Then its followed by that need for vacation from vacation. If you travel for work now it’s not a once a year thing it’s a monthly or weekly thing. How do you eat and travel and keep your sanity and same size clothes? A few secrets in the bags checked […]
Small acheiveable goals may be over-rated. Set something so big you get excited by thinking of it. Normal people can do extraordinay things. You, can do extraordinary things. For more information subscribe to my YT channel for new videos. https://www.youtube.com/allagesfitness Do you want to know how to lose weight and keep it off after 50? […]
This is the week before Ironman Boulder 2015. Days officially but whose counting? Besides the 2000+ athletes who will participate, 153 of them women over 50. Why? Why is answered here. The sacrifice of time, energy, money surely isn’t the motivation. Find out what is here. For more information subscribe to the channel for new […]
Body weight training is convenient, economical and it can get you as tired as anything else, so what’s the matter with it? It all depends on your goals. If you’re after bone mineral density and weight loss, there’s a lot wrong. There’s a continuum of exercise and the benefits they provide. Find out where your […]
Val gets live coaching on this call that may sound like your own challenges. If you’re not making the kind of progress you want to with diet and nutrition you have now it’s time to change. Listen as we give Val the best steps for changing her routine. Connect with Debra: debra@voiceforfitness.com YouTube Facebook Twitter […]
Join guest Fran as we “live” coach her through why she’s not already at her goal. We discuss the first steps she can take to make the most difference in getting results so she’ll keep going and get off her weight loss plateau. Connect with Debra: debra@voiceforfitness.com YouTube Facebook Twitter Stop by The After 50 […]
Guest and Wellness Coach Jacqueline Gikow of NYC shares her new book (available on Amazon) and the tangible tips for change. Several of her tips are missing from other how-to wellness guides. Learn how to choose and change mood.Contact Jacqueline:audaciousaging.NYC@gmail.com Connect with Debra: debra@voiceforfitness.com YouTube Facebook Twitter Stop by The After 50 Fitness Formula For Women […]
Weight training is your ticket to lean muscle and less fat after 50. It’s not as simple as just “lifting weights” though. There’s a specific set of rules for lifting that’s diffferent based on goals. If you want weight loss, bone density, sports performance or something else your training program should cater to it! Listen […]
Do you think you know what to do but beleive your problem is doing it? That’s the impression of nearly 75% of over 50’s. The truth is that what they think is the key to eating right, getting fit or losing weight is all wrong. What you’ve learned over your last 30 years may in […]
Imagine a 70-year old yoga instructor and personal trainer. If you picture someone gently stretching during chair yoga or helping clients lift pink dumbbells you don’t have a good image of our guest today. Lin Goldkrantz is 70 and after picking herself up after hearing “diabetes” from her doctor she got a trainer, got empowered, […]
Reader “Dawn” wrote in her situation and you’ll hear how I coach her on the “next step.” If you’re implementing changes in exercise, diet quality and timing and not seeing consistent evidence of change, listen up! The answer can be hidden. Are you next? Got a challenge with weight loss or finding an active routine […]
Boomer twins and fitness experts Kymberly Williams-Evans and Alexandra Williams of www.Funandfit.org join the episode today to give the all-star line up for a two-day growing bolder never older summit coming up June 3 and 4. Find out how you can start or re-start, why weights matter for weight, how to move so you never get […]
Innkeeper Paual Andrese joins the show today to talk obesity. If you’re struggling with weight or have lost and gained, this is reality. Open and blunt conversations that say it like it is with a uniquely branded theme throughout The Weigh Inn page on Facebook. Though her own self-described “death sentence” Paula realized helping others […]
From the middle of the midwest comes a Middle Aged Triathlete and her inspiration. At the ripe young age of 58, 12 months after total hip replacement and 34 years after cancer wouldn’t you naturally do a triathlon? This woman would. Meet her today. Visit her at www.facebook.com/middleagedtriathlete As always find Debra at: www.voiceforfitness.com/foreverfitandfab Facebook Twitter […]
What’s the best pre-exercise snack? Should I eat if I want to lose weight? Do I stretch or not? These and more questions answered on today’s podcast. Thanks to Dr Pam Peeke who contributed her answers. As a practicing MD and a Senior Olympics competitor in triathlon you can bet she has it dialed in […]
How To Assess Your Habits to Improve Results
Are you making these common nutrition mistakes about your protein drink, fats and shopping habits? Are you sure you just can’t do those exercises you’re avoiding? Do you beleive you can’t afford a personal trainer? Tune in for how to take control over what you put in and put your body through. You can be […]
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When many conservative midwestern women might be slowing down, Jennifer Long is just picking up steam. Years ago with 100lbs to lose and a work ethic that she used to do it Jennifer Long of Iowa City Iowa found more in exercise than a vehicle for weight loss. This still-working health care worker cares for […]
Boulder Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Alex Gil joins me with 3 quick ways to know you have more leaks in energy than you want. She saves the day with 4 ways to regain and reclaim your energy. Simple explainations to your puzzling questions about why you eat right and exercise but don’t have the energy you […]
Boomer Chick Guests Alexandra Williams,MA and Kymberly Williams-Evans,MA rock their spot through this episode of common and fun questions fitness pros get over the years, if not every day! As I shoot questions at them they volley the responses back and forth. Question about your bat wings, relationship with squats or how your fitness will […]
Join fitness industry expert and sport specialist in (ice) skating and hockey Dr Mike Bracko for pillow talk on the importance of sleep on weight loss, fitness, and sports performance. We share not just the why but the how to get sleep when it might be evading you. Listen to the final question of the […]
Willpower, self-discipline, stick-to-itiveness…they’re all related to these goals and New Year’s Resolutions we set for ourselves this time of year. What if you’re trying to change something though that can’t be changed? What if you have only so much willpower? How will you ever make changes stick? Five tips for winning the willpower game. For […]
Stress is no stranger to anyone with a heartbeat. Guest Michael Tyrrell, creator of Wholetones shares the beautiful work with 7 unique frequencies. Each has healing powers which he’s artfully woven into a layer of beautiful music that’s turning up as not only music therapy for stress, but for chronic conditions, disease, and a path […]
This Half Dozen research study appetizers will warm you up for exercise that benefits mind body and soul in the second fifty. From improving mobility to improving sleep after menopause and more… enjoy the video link below for a how-to on the stretching that might get you further down the fairway next spring pain-free. www.voiceforfitness.com/activeagingsecrets […]
Could it be that easy? If you’re doing everything you can with nutrition and exercise and seeing no results, getting more sleep could just be the solution. Here’s why it’s so important. You’ll discover the effects that the right dose of sleep has on the hormones that govern appetite and fat storage or burning potential. […]
Why is fat loss so hard? You’re not “lazy.” You’re not “pigging out.” It still won’t come off? You’ve got unidentified sources working against you. I reveal them in this episode and give you ways to work them back onto your team. Hormones just before or in years after menopause for most women ..whether you’ve […]
If you could detect breast cancer up to eight years sooner than a mammogram, wouldn’t we? Dr. Veronique Dezonea joins the show today to discuss her personal journey and the outcome of it for herself, as a doctor and how she’s helping scores of women heal their bodies naturally with her system of 7 Essentials. […]
You’re thinking of hiring one, you’ve hired one, you regret hiring one…wherever you may be on the continuum this key to being a good “boss” for yoru trainer will put you in control. You’ll know what to ask, demand, negotiate in advance, before you sign. https://www.voiceforfitness.com/activeagingsecrets
Do You Need To Hire A Personal Trainer? Unless you’re a kinesiology major, the answer is probably yes. Even if you are, the answer may still be yes. Here’s why. A short listen away from knowing why and how to make it work for you. https://www.voiceforfitness.com/activeagingsecrets Looking for help in losing weight and answers to […]
As a fitness professional of 30 years you may think I don’t get it, don’t remember not exercising. I do. Exactly. It leaves a profound line in the sand between life before and life after. You’ll experience it to or you have done so already. Once you cross over you don’t go back. www.voiceforfitness.com or […]
In this episode, I continue reading the book Navigating Fitness After 50: Your GPS For Choosing Programs and Professionals. Enjoy the introduction describing the various ability levels we find in the “second fifty” crowd and how to plan for optimal success as you consider the overview of options available to you. For more information, visit […]
In this issue of the WellU podcast, you’ll hear me read the preface to Navigating Fitness After 50: Your GPS For Choosing Programs and Professionals You Can Trust. Written by Tom Durkin, Fitness Industry owner and manager for 35 years it reveals the reasons behind the book, his beleif in the importance of the book […]
Got Gas? The Inconvenient Truth About Digestion In The Second Fifty addresses a stinky little challenge of being “old farts.” More older adults have digestive issues than younger in part because of antibiotics, stress, and diseases that cause changes in enzymes and gut bacteria. Some insights on the causes and culprits and on the solutions […]
Mood Boosting Depression Busting Tips for Mental Health Awareness Week. This special list of wellness activities integrates everything from nutrition, exercise to sunlight and exercising your creative right brain. Depression and anxiety effect so many Americans, in fact most of us at times experience either chronic depression, temporary or situational depression, or seasonal affective disorder. […]
Your stress levels now are not your only worry. The short term nuisance of forgetting details can lead to longer term issues of dementia. There is a solution, many actually, affordable, accessible and that can take as little as minutes to work. Listen as Daniel Mauro discusses recent research including that on yoga and its […]
Your foods can either kill you or heal you. Strong and bold statement, but as our guest today Steve Ellenberg of Boulder, CO tells us it isn’t far from the truth. Inflammation caused by a number of true medical conditions is exaccerbated by inflammatory effects of foods. As Steve tells it, he has living proof. […]
My Guests Dr Elsbeth Meuth and Freddy Zental Weaver, founders and directors of the TantraNova institute in Chicago share their work helping more than ten thousand couples and singles rekindling and expanding their love and relationships over the past decade. Learn more about deepening your relationship with yourself as well as loved ones and enjoy […]
The family is nearly grown, the career going strong, the financial stability sound and the “things” around you collected. You know there’s something more you’re meant to be doing or to this experience of life. Putting your finger on it starts with discovering and revealing your “story.” Shedding the mask you wear to convince others […]
We hit four of six areas of integrated fitness after 50 today. Get out your pencil and paper or start counting on your fingers. See how many you’re already doing and where you need to buff up. You’re exercising? So are you doing cardio, strength and mobility in the right doses? Are you doing an […]
Using a collection of books and resources we look at finding the strengths our unique personalities have so we can use them to interact, influence and operate as our highest selves. Resources include Sacred Contracts by Carolyn Myss, How The World Sees You by Sally Hogshead, and Relationship Selling with Jim Cathcart, as well as […]
Ironman Harvey Golomb is my guest today. Like many drawn to the sport of triathlon, Harvey wasn’t a high school athlete, though he loved to be active. The triathlete completed the inaugural Boulder Ironman just three days ago as we had our interview. Not his first, his fourth. Finishing stronger and feeling fitter than ever […]
Meet Susan McNaMee whose enthusiasm about an active lifestyle is infectious. Not one, but two-time Ironman as of last Sunday in Boulder Colorado, Susan was signed up for her first Ironman (a 2.4 mile swim kicks it off) before she knew how to swim. You may just raise the roof on your possibilities listening to […]
More research is pointing to not only physical activity and nutrition but all dimensions of wellness and their contributions to our longevity. Dive into each dimension and assess your well-being. Never too late to change for the better.
Today we review several new studies (published June – August 2014) that highlight aging and activity in older adults. Tune in for ways walking is both beneficial and dangerous. Find out how to reduce your health care costs in your later years and learn why later day activity is important. Visit www.voiceforfitness.com or www.voiceforfitness.com/activeagingsecrets for […]
When you think of high sodium restaurant meals you might think of fast food restaurants and drive-throughs. You’d be mistaken and you might be shocked by the amounts of sodium we take in on average. Make the move, the move to cooking at home and see why it just could save your life.
The truth is there’s more to just chronological age and biological age. It gets deep. What it is, what you’ve done and what you can do about it all on this episode. We explore how to reverse aging from a whole new perspective.
The changes required for better health or adapting to new phases of life are the topic of the day. So much information is readily available about the goals and results we want. The actionable items for reaching those goals follow. The missing link is discussion about the cycles of emotion that someone goes through when […]
Fast fat loss in menopause is not really the goal. Let’s be realistic and say this right out of the gate. Fast fat loss is a myth. You may, however, drop inflammation fairly quickly with the right type of exercise. Part 1: The Fat Burning Fundamentals Let’s start with the basics. When we talk […]
In this podcast episode, we tackle bone health in perimenopause and menopause with expert guidance and real-world solutions. Host Andrea Donsky—a nutritionist with over 20 years of experience, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus. Joining her is Harlene Laroia, director of OsteoStrong Oakville and Toronto, who has dedicated her career to helping […]
In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, we explore how cycle tracking—yes, even during perimenopause—can help you better understand your body, improve your mental health, and support hormonal balance. Guests Laura Federico and Morgan Miller, co-authors of The Cycle Book, explain how tuning into your cycle phases can reveal early signs of hormonal imbalance and […]
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about people pleasing. We all do it – particularly women – but is it actually serving us? The need to belong and be liked often sees us doing or saying things that aren’t in alignment with who we truly are. When we put the needs of […]
Peanut Butter Isn't Protein! How to hit protein goals without going over your calories Not all “high protein” products are created equal — and in today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the sneaky marketing that’s making you overshoot calories, carbs, and fats while still falling short on your protein goals. I’ll walk you […]
A Perimenopause bodybuilder shares her story on how to take up space and the history of women being strong before skinny. Book author, Anne Marie Chaker, will surprise you about women’s empowerment and when skinny reared its ugly head. Stay ‘til the end and listen to a very subtle challenge we’ll give you about messages […]
Learn how I transformed my celebration season from a 6-week food free-for-all into mindful moments of savoring joy without the weight gain. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/488
“I don’t understand why we’re not shouting this from the rooftops, a simple medicine, a natural hormone, that can reduce the risk of both diabetes and breast cancer. That’s incredibly important, isn’t it?” This week, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Franck Mauvais-Jarvis, Professor of Medicine at Tulane University and an endocrinologist specialising in […]
This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined once again by the wonderful Karen Newby — nutritionist, author, and the go-to guide for using food to support your body through menopause. We’re diving into her brand-new book, The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook — a refreshing, symptom-led approach that takes the guesswork out of eating well during this […]
This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined once again by the wonderful Karen Newby — nutritionist, author, and the go-to guide for using food to support your body through menopause. We’re diving into her brand-new book, The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook — a refreshing, symptom-led approach that takes the guesswork out of eating well during this […]
In this episode of Meera’s Menopause Podcast, we dive into the emotional and mental toll of parenting in midlife – especially when layered with the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. I’m joined by parenting expert and author Anita Cleare to explore the often invisible mental load carried by mothers, how it affects our resilience, […]
The podcast for women in menopause and beyond who want to change the way they age. Fitness, wellness, and health research put into practical tips you can use today. You still got it, girl!
