Formerly a competitive elite athlete, Allison played Division I soccer at George Mason University and later played professionally with the Washington Freedom and the Seattle Sounders. She coached college athletes for over 13 years, first at Cornell University and most recently at Seattle University where she was the assistant soccer coach and high-performance manager for […]
Elizabeth is a graduate of Florida State University, and her first career took her around the world as a Broadway performer! In 2012, she chased her passion of fitness and became a Certified Functional Strength and Conditioning coach (MBSC), Strong First Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor and TRX-1 certified, Precision Nutrition Student. She was a trainer […]
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Have you ever laughed so much you wet yourself – just a little bit? Or found yourself crossing your legs on the doorstep frantically searching for your keys? Do you get up at night to go to the toilet more than once? An estimated 200 million people around the world suffer from some form of […]
An icon of the nineties Brit Pop scene, Meg Mathews is a former music industry PR, events planner and designer turned entrepreneur and advocate for the menopause. In 2016. Meg turned fifty and began to experience the first symptoms of menopause. She was shocked at the lack of support and understanding shown to women during […]
Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women’s Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives — Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer. This brilliant, groundbreaking book, co-authored by Avrum Bluming MD and Carol Tavris PhD. tackles the confusing and often controversial subject of HRT. Realising there was so much misinformation out there, they decided […]
Katie is the CEO & Founder of The Latte Lounge. She is happily married and has four gorgeous children. She has worked for 25 years in PR, Marketing, Event Organising and Fundraising for a variety of Charities and set up this platform after suffering from debilitating peri-menopause symptoms at the age of 45. She is […]
Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly amanda@fitnchips.com to grab your free workout plan.
Steph Gaudreau’s mission is to help women create bigger, bolder, fiercer lives — by building health from the inside out. She’s a Nutritional Therapy Consultant, author, blogger, coach, podcaster, and the creator of the former Stupid Easy Paleo. Steph wrote the best-seller The Paleo Athlete: A Beginner’s Guide to Real Food for Performance in 2014, […]
Courtney Townley began working in the fitness industry over two decades ago when she transitioned from the professional dance world. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA and is fully certified as a STOTT PILATES® instructor, National Strength and Conditioning personal trainer (NSCA-CPT), ACE Health Coach, Precision Nutrition Level 2 Coach. She […]
Di Danzebrink is the founder of the Menopause Support campaign, which can be found online at www.menopausesupport.co.uk. She is also the driving force behind the #MakeMenopauseMatter campaign, launched with the support of cross-party MPs at Westminster in October 2018. More than 1,000 people have signed an online petition seeking major change across society in the […]
The team at Grit & Soul believe stories empower, inspire and can change lives. Women are amazing storytellers. Women who overcome obstacles and make significant changes to their lives, can embolden other women to do the same. Grit and Soul is a platform to make this happen. A website created by a team of 3 […]
Dr Brooke Kalanick is a licensed Naturopathic (ND) and Functional Medicine doctor, she attended Seattle, Washington’s Bastyr University, where she earned a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and Masters in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Dr Brooke’s postdoctoral training in women’s health and functional endocrinology as well as her personal battle with PCOS led her to […]
We all remember Emma Forbes, the well-loved TV and radio presenter from the 80’s. I know I used to love watching her on Live and Kicking with Andy Peters every Saturday morning. Well since those days, Emma’s life has gone through some major changes, and on this podcast episode, we have a fun, relaxed chat […]
Dr. Kleiner is the owner of High Performance Nutrition®, LLC, a consulting firm in Mercer Island, Washington. She is the Director of Science & Communication for Vitargo, Inc., and the High Performance Nutritionist for Seattle Storm. Dr. Kleiner is the author of eight books, including THE NEW POWER EATING®, The Good Mood Diet®, and POWERFOOD […]
Dr Short is an accredited specialist in female hormonal health (menopause & PMS), GP and medical writer. Dr Short has undertaken extensive training in menopause management, under Dr Caroline Marfleet, with the British Menopause Society (BMS) and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH). In 2017, she completed a year-long clinical assistantship in gynaecology […]
Nicky Gaylor is the Marketing Director of Sylk UK which was founded by her parents back in the 1990’s following time spent living and working in New Zealand where they discovered this amazing product. They quickly established a reputation amongst health professionals and Sylk was the first NATURAL lubricant to gain prescription status in 1997 […]
In this menopause specific episode I speak with Dr Stacy Sims about everything you ever wanted to know including nutrition, exercise, diet fads and how women have specific considerations during menopause. Dr. Stacy T. Sims, is a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Waikato. She is an applied researcher, innovator and entrepreneur in human […]
Nagina Abdullah is a health coach for busy women and moms and founder of the website MasalaBody.com. She teaches women with a demanding career and busy life how to eat healthier without feeling deprived. She has coached hundreds of women to lose 15-40 pounds and shrink their waist. Nagina has been featured in Business Insider, […]
Lisa Lewis is a licensed psychologist with a passion for health and wellness. You should see her in the gym!! She wholeheartedly believes in the importance of maintaining a strong mind and a strong body. In addition to the clinical specialties she has, she also a background in sport and exercise psychology. During our conversation […]
One women’s journey of menopause and vaginal atrophy. Jane wrote a book in collaboration with her daughter in a ‘tongue in cheek’ way to help break taboos of vaginal atrophy. It is informative, serious, tear-jerking and guaranteed to make you laugh. During the podcast Jane and I speak about her own experiences with vaginal atrophy […]
Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner and the author of seven books: the bestselling The Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils and The DASH Diet Cookbook. Dr. Mariza’s newest book focuses on balancing hormones with the power of essential oils, and it’s called: The Essential Oils Hormone Solution. For the past ten years, she […]
This is an episode where this northern lass meets a southern belle, the accents run wild! An industry veteran, who was one of my first inspirations is Elizabeth Smith Andrews. She inspired me to become certified in TRX, DVRT Ultimate Sandbag and to explore functional movement as a way to exercise. I’m happy that she […]
Susan Niebergall is an inspiration to many of us. She is 58 and living proof that anything is possible at any age. She has a passion for helping people, specifically helping people attain their fitness goals, and loves empowering people in the gym and in their life–especially middle-age women! And she loves to lift—lift heavy […]
Oh my you are in for a treat!! Dr Rosanne Woods recently received her Doctorate of Health Sciences for her paper which shows the association between lean body mass and menopausal symptoms. They found that if women maintained and build lean body mass, from resistance training versus moderate cardio, they would be 70% less likely […]
Health and medicine journalist, Katarina Wilk, combines facts with personal experiences to inspire, guide and, above all, include you. You are far from alone in these symptoms. We discuss Katarina’s journey into writing, Perimenopower and how she created the ultimate guide for you. You will learn everything about how and why the body reacts the […]
Karen is certified as a Holistic Nutritionist, Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Health and Life Coach. She is a Body Transformation; Mindset Coach and has over 18 years of experience helping women to become fit and confident. As a former competitive figure skater and fitness athlete for most of her life, Karen has overcome a lot […]
Kim Schlag is my Insta-buddy! After years of yo-yo dieting, she discovered weight training and sane nutrition and completely transformed her life. She then completely changed her life around, now a qualified trainer and nutrition coach. I totally adore her and her commonsense approach to living a healthy life, I also am a great fan […]
Paige Fleischmann is a personal trainer and DVRT Master Trainer with Ultimate Sandbag. A long time friend of mine, an old soul in a young body and a total fireball. Paige talks about how she focuses her sessions with her clients by asking them to do a check-in and decide exactly what their body needs […]
James Fell is an international fitness columnist and author and his new book, The Holy Shit Moment! is a no-nonsense guide on how to get in shape, fix your finances, alleviate depression and change your life for good. We’ve all been there. Wanting to change your life forever, but only doing it in fits and […]
Virginia Rodriguez,is a Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who has a passion is to help men and women become healthier and happier through pure food and awesome lifestyle choices. We have a great discussion on the show today that covers so many topics including brain health, taking care of the things we don’t see and how […]
Kellie Hart Davis inspires women to get strong in all aspects of life by getting them crazy strong in the gym. She is the founder of Fit Thrive Workouts and The Play Big Academy, and is the co-author of Strong Curves. She’s a fan of having real conversations with the women in her community that […]
Cucumber was born when Nancy and Eileen put their heads together and realised that getting hot and sweaty is probably the last taboo. They also knew so many women, taking-care-of-business women, organising-the-family women, trying-to-do-it-all women, who were struggling because of their interrupted nights, poor sleep and uncomfortable sweaty days. So they decided to give up […]
Compassionate way to help women on their goals, which maybe lose weight, feel better about your health or yourself. Based on habit based learning, to help women build consistency in their life, changing the narrative on the diet culture which helps them feel freedom around food. https://www.balance365life.com/
Juliet qualified as a Dr in 1996 and became a GP in 2002. After 16 years as a GP she decided to hang up her stethoscope and follow her passion, using her medical knowledge and experience to improve the health of women through physical activity. She works for Public Health England as a Champion for […]
Dr. Fiona Lovely brings to her listeners the expertise gleaned from a more than a decade of clinical primary care giving. She has many years of training in the fields of restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine as well as the professional designation of Doctor of Chiropractic. She has been helping women with their […]
Leigh Peele, a nationally published author who’s been featured in publications such as Men’s Health, The Guardian, and The Washington Times. Leigh was a co-host of the popular fitness podcast, Fitcast, and she’s a self-described “layman researcher”. As a personal trainer with a certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Leigh’s worked with actors, […]
Jennifer Vogelgesang Blake (better known as JVB to her friends, and now, you) is a personal trainer, strength coach, and competitive powerlifter living and working in the Twin Cities. A USA Powerlifting club coach and certified RKC2 trainer, her clients span the spectrum of brand-new to more advanced lifters. When she isn’t in the gym, […]
Jessi Kneeland is a coach, teacher, speaker, and writer dedicated to helping women love their bodies. Her purpose on earth is to help all women break free from the body image issues, fear, shame, and armor that hold them back. This is a fascinating conversation that I know you’ll love.
Following on from last weeks episode, I am excited to profile another female run enterprise based out of the UK. Become is a menopause clothing brand with intelligent fabrics that stop hot flushes and night sweats. On the show we speak about Become’s #HotWomenOnly campaign – inviting women over 40 to share the stories of […]
In this episode I am profile a female entrepreneur, Becks Armstrong, who has created a mediation app with an emphasis on addressing symptoms of menopause through the power of breath and mindfulness, Clarity features an InstaCold function which provides instant relief during a hot flash. Becks is on a mission of changing the conversation and […]
Dan John is an industry legend who has a very practical approach to fitness after years of research and experience in the industry. We talk about how fitness needs to change as we age, and it needs to take women’s health through menopause seriously. He focuses this conversation on 4 categories: health, longevity (women have […]
Kelly Coffey (C-O-F-F-E-Y) is a fucking badass. She’s the force behind Strong Coffey Personal Training in New England, and the popular blog strongcoffey.com. In 1997, at over 300 pounds, Coffey was a study in how not to treat a human body. She was depressed, inactive, and uncomfortable. She had weight loss surgery only to gain […]
Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach, is an expert who talks all about the vagina, apparently one of the worlds most hated words. In this episode we discuss how most women don’t realize, that in menopause pelvic floor vitality is effected. The sneeze pee, the kegel mojo (are you doing it correctly), sexual satisfaction, dry vagina […]
Electronic warfare engineer turned personal trainer, Elsbeth is one of my favourite fitness presenters and I am very honoured to have her on the show. Elsbeth regularly trains newbies to her gym that are over 40 and she gets to see this generation thrive and find the joy in strength training, especially women over 50 […]
I am so happy to have Josh Hillis back on the show. We speak about how a recent study proved that by focusing on positive behaviours around food, we can see sustained fat loss. He provides amazing protocols that you can try in your own weight loss journey.
My Swedish friend, a modern yogi, educator, concept-maker, ruler-breaker, risk-taker and published author. Currently writing a book all about strength through menopause and we talk about her research on the topic.
Kellie Hart Davis, Meghan Callaway, and Dr. Sarah Ellis Duvall, PT are the co-creators of Glutes, Core, and Pelvic Floor. Together they empower people to create positive changes through a better understanding of movement. Their combined coaching expertise teaches you to exercise with confidence while learning to love your body for all it can do […]
Chia Chia Sun is a pharmaceutical executive turned women’s health entrepreneur. She is CEO of Damiva Inc., a personal care company dedicated to innovation in manufacturing 100% natural products for women. Chia Chia started on her path when she discovered that there are simply very few effective and safe products for vaginal health. With a […]
Meghan Callaway is a strength coach in Vancouver, Canada with over 14 years of experience coaching a wide array of clients from elite athletes, to post-physical therapy rehabilitative strength training, as well as everyday people who want to feel, perform, and function at a higher level. Meghan is the creator of the recently released Ultimate […]
Jessie Mundell is an expert in prenatal and postnatal exercise with a Bachelor’s degree in Health & Physical Education, and a Masters in Kinesiology. I’m every mom’s go-to support system for nutrition and fitness that strengthens and heals them while building a confidence that gives a mama the energy to love herself and her little […]
Dana Santas has just released her book, Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief, 40 BODY AND MIND EXERCISES TO MOVE BETTER, FEEL BETTER, AND RELIEVE PAIN PERMANENTLY. We discuss how she encourages people to be empowered to move better, feel better, and never feel powerless to pain again. We talk specifically about the mind-body connection, […]
Oreet has 20+ years of experience as a fitness and dance instructor plus grew up with art form of bellydance and has been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS, and CNN to name a few and has numerous titles including the titles Bellydancer of the Year and Middle Eastern Dance Champion of North America. She has […]
A published author who spent spent most of her life working with body parts as a gymnastics coach/administrator and a Physician’s Assistant in an obstetrics and gynecology office and is especially thrilled to now write tales focusing on the naughty bits. The Gynesaurs was inspired by her time observing the intriguing and often hilarious encounters […]
Kim is a Health & Self-care Coach exclusively for women in midlife. She provides women with the tools to lead a healthier and more fulfilling life. As many beautiful physical, mental, and emotional shifts occur during this time, she believes this is an optimal time to make healthy changes and enhancements in a woman’s life.
KSD is the Director of Curriculum for Precision Nutrition and a global leader in coaching and nutrition. She talks about her own experience with double menopause and how menopause impacts women on an emotional and physical level.
Sam Pitre is now 43 years old and has transformed her life. Overweight and very unhealthy she decided to take matters into her own hands and now inspires other women to do the same. Her story is fascinating and she emphasises how important it is to love your body, just like she did, big or […]
Why do you think women are afraid to be big, and why does it have so many negative connotations? Let’s stop this nonesense right now. Kourtney Thomas teaches us how to , Become the Boss of our Body and watch our life take shape. www.kthomasfitness.com
Metabolism is slowing down with age, and now we have hormonal disruption to deal, menopause often sees women gain weight and struggle to lose it as easily as they did before. Today we will talk about skills to help achieve weight loss and answer some frequently asked questions. Georgie is a registered dietiican and author […]
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) was developed by psychologist Aaron Beck, and is a system of setting small goals for yourself resulting it big impactful changes in your life. Today we delve deep into the 7 step process for developing a bullet proof plan through personal resiliency. It’s time to stop beating ourselves up especially through […]
For too long women are expected to be small. Small in our voice. Small in our bodies. Small in our expectations. The tide is now turning and it’s time to stand up and be BIG!! After years of feeling unfulfilled and following all the rules, Fabienne talks about how she found her confidence and became […]
Today Amanda tells you her story about why she has become an advocate for Women Over 40 during Menopause. She speaks about her struggles and how she has created strategies to help her cope.
Josh and Amanda discuss the strategies to help women on their fat loss journey, that starts with recognising that we need to play the long game and not be in a hurry to see results.
We are discussing body dismorphia, eating disorders, body image, food and exercise obsession and how to get off the diet roller coaster!
During our 40’s and beyond can be a time when women can feel lost, invisible and alone. This episode delves deep into understanding the path forward and where it will lead them.
Catch 22: body acceptance and how that impacts our ability to make positive change in your health and wellness journey.
In day two of my training workshop, I’m joined by Coach Megan Hart to break down how to strength train for fat loss and body recomposition in menopause. We cover why body composition matters more than BMI, the difference between weight loss and fat loss, and how losing weight without lifting can lead to a […]
We hebben het in deze podcast al vaak over ADHD en de overgang gehad. En dat neurodivergente vrouwen vaker laster hebben van hormonale stemmingsklachten en overprikkeling. Dat geldt al helemaal voor vrouwen met autisme, een bijna vergeten groep, maar ook voor hen geldt dat een diagnose vaak pas in de perimenopauze gesteld wordt. Omdat ze […]
Insurance coverage is confusing—and that confusion hurts people when they’re sick. In this episode Rebecca Bloom, attorney, longtime women’s health advocate, and author of When Women Get Sick, explains how to navigate the healthcare and insurance landscape so you get the care and support you need. We cover choosing the right coverage, understanding in-network vs. […]
In this episode of “unPAUSED,” Dr. Mary Claire Haver answers the questions she gets asked most, sitting down solo to address what perimenopause actually is, why it starts in the brain before it ever shows up in bloodwork, and why so many women experiencing anxiety, brain fog, broken sleep, and unexplained weight gain are dismissed, […]
In this profoundly moving and eye-opening episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back Dr. Tammy O’Rourke, a Nurse Practitioner with a PhD and a leading voice in hormone health. While their last conversation focused on advocating for patients, this time, Dr. O’Rourke shares a harrowing personal health journey that began with symptoms easily dismissed as menopausal—bloating, […]
In this week’s episode of Take a Breath, I’m joined by Dr Martin Moore-Ede — one of the world’s leading experts in circadian science and the health impacts of light. After more than 40 years of research, his work reveals something most of us never even think about… how the light we’re exposed to every […]
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by model and author Rosie Viva, who speaks openly about her experience of living with bipolar disorder, something she also explores in her book, Completely Normal and Totally Fine. Rosie shares her journey to diagnosis in her early twenties, the challenges of being misunderstood, and the reality […]
If you’ve been through a heartbreak, a divorce, or a relationship that just quietly fell apart and you’re trying to figure out what comes next, this episode is for you. In this candid solo Q&A, Tamsen answers the dating questions women in midlife are actually asking but rarely say out loud. Whether you’re freshly out […]
Why does your progress suddenly go backwards in midlife… even when you’re doing everything right? If you’ve ever felt like things were finally working; your sleep, your energy, your routines and then suddenly it all slides backwards, you’re not alone. I’m unpacking why setbacks happen in this phase of life, especially during perimenopause, and why […]
If you’ve ever wondered whether your bloating is normal, what your poop is supposed to look like, or why your stomach seems to have a mind of its own… you are definitely not the only one. This conversation is hilarious, science-backed, and packed with the answers to questions we all have but rarely ask. By […]
It’s an age-old question: can women have both brains and beauty? (Spoiler: obviously yes!) Broadcaster Carol Vorderman says the more people comment on her body… the more thigh high boots and tight skirts she’ll wear! In this chat with Fearne, Carol charts her early life, from her family running away with the circus, to living […]
Have you ever wondered how LED face masks actually work to rejuvenate your skin? Liz shares her thoughts on light therapy and explains how to match your colour to your skin concern. Plus: why smear tests can be more painful after menopause, the difference between sachet and pill vitamins and how Liz organises her wellbeing routine. In this episode: • Why smear tests can be more painful after menopause (and […]
How do you know if your HRT dose is right? In this week’s episode, Dr Naomi Potter explains how to tell whether your HRT is actually working – and why finding the right dose is rarely as simple as 'more or less'. Naomi breaks down the biggest signs that your Hormone Replacement Therapy may need […]
If you’re tracking your food but unsure whether to log your protein cooked or raw, this episode is for you. This is a quick, practical breakdown of how I log protein and why it matters, especially if you’re working toward fat loss in menopause. When protein cooks, it loses water and typically shrinks by about […]
Most of us know alcohol isn’t ideal for our health. But the specific ways it affects the brain, gut, hormones and our sleep, and why those effects become more pronounced as we age, are less well understood. Leading psychiatrist and neuropsychopharmacologist Prof David Nutt joins Liz to explain exactly what happens in the body from the […]
Arthur C. Brooks is a happiness expert, Harvard University professor, and best-selling author. You live a good life, but you still feel unhappy. You put yourself out there, but every relationship seems to fail. You have your dream job, but something feels off. What is going on? In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, Arthur […]
No one tells you that the real shift in midlife isn’t just physical… It’s personal. In this conversation, we’re unpacking something that doesn’t get talked about enough, how so many of us have been taught to override our needs, push through, and take care of everyone else… until our body finally says “I can’t keep […]
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by mental health nurses Jayne and Diane to discuss the often overlooked role of hormones in women’s mental health. Drawing on their experience working in mental health services, they share how hormonal changes are rarely considered when women present with symptoms such as anxiety, depression or mood […]
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. And even the changes you choose can bring uncertainty, questions, and moments where you wonder what’s next. Today’s episode will show you how to move forward and find something better on the other side. In it, Mel sits down with Dr. Maya Shankar, a cognitive scientist, expert on […]
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. And even the changes you choose can bring uncertainty, questions, and moments where you wonder what’s next. Today’s episode will show you how to move forward and find something better on the other side. In it, Mel sits down with Dr. Maya Shankar, a cognitive scientist, expert on […]
What’s been going on for you this week? What are you happy about, and what’s making you not so happy? Fearne’s here with more chat about what’s putting her and the Happy Place team in a good mood, and what’s feeling a bit rubbish …and Fearne has really really been feeling rubbish this week… This […]
Welcome to Fit n’ Chips Chats with me, your host Amanda Thebe A weekly show that delves deep and dirty into topics that directly impact women over 40, from peri to post menopause. Amanda Thebe is a force of nature for women who are struggling with menopause symptoms and want to start feeling healthy + […]
