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Cortisol and Exercise in Menopause

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 […]
75 mins 23.05.25

8 Ways to Make Walking in Menopause MORE Beneficial

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 […]
38 mins 14.03.25

103| 5 Reasons You’re Gaining Belly Fat in Midlife (and How to Fix It!)

Ladies, is your belly expanding no matter what you do? Do you feel like belly fat is suddenly taking over overnight? You’re not imagining things—your hormones, cortisol levels, inflammation, and lifestyle choices are all playing a role in how your body stores fat in midlife. In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 key reasons why […]
26 mins 12.03.25

Why HIIT May Be Failing You

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 […]
33 mins 28.02.25

Leslie Kenny – Menopause, Longevity and Reversing the Ageing Process

Leslie Kenny reversed her autoimmune diseases and rejuvenated her biological age, literally saving herself from a 5 year prognosis in her thirties. Here, she discusses her process and the 12 hallmarks of ageing, she shares her experience with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, her decision to take control of her health, and the treatments that led […]
45 mins 30.09.24

2 Big Obstacles to Gaining Lean Muscle and Fat Loss After 40

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 […]
40 mins 27.09.24

Truths and Myths: Lifting Heavy in Menopause for Bones & Body Comp

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 […]
38 mins 09.08.24

Tools for Managing Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Betty Murray

As women, especially during perimenopause and menopause, stress can really do a number on our hormones. But the good news is, mother nature has provided us with some incredible tools to help mitigate the effects. Today, we uncover how adaptogenic herbs like Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, and  Ginseng, along with key nutrients such as B5, can help […]
36 mins 07.08.24

Why Insulin Resistance in Menopause is So Important

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 […]
40 mins 30.07.24

#34 Top 4 Tips that Shrunk my Midlife Belly Fat

Explore the top 4 tips and understand the science behind what causes belly fat in women after 50. Weight gain, especially in the belly, for women in midlife rarely has a one-size-fits-all solution.  After menopause, estrogen is decreasing and causing a shift in how and where fat is stored in a woman’s body.  Understanding this […]
9 mins 15.11.23