Episodes
Take Up Space: A Perimenopause Body Builder on Her Strength Journey
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 […]
What Is Sarcopenia and How to Avoid Sarcopenia In Menopause
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 […]
You’re Not Really Bloated!
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 […]
5 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight or Gaining Muscle After 50
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 […]
Extended Cardio and Low Protein Equal Short Term Weight Loss
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 […]
Listener Menopause Exercise Question: Are You Exercising Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right?”
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 […]
Is Your Liver Preventing Muscle Growth in Menopause?
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 […]
I Asked Chat Gpt for 3 Menopause Strength Workouts – Here’s What I Got
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 […]
Nikkiey Stott – Strength, Muscle and Food for Perimenopause, Menopause and Life!
Nikkiey Stott, founder of Warrior Babe, shares her journey from growing up in a divorced family to becoming a successful bodybuilder and fitness coach. She discusses the challenges women face during menopause and how her company helps them through nutrition, strength training, and mindset shifts. Nikkiey emphasizes the importance of nourishing the body with the […]
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 […]