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5 Things I Do When I Need a Reset or I’ve Had a Fitness Plateau

Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode – The Biology of Trauma: Why All the Right Things Aren’t Working in Menopause Next Episode – How to Find Flow: Do This Every Day in Menopause More Like This – 5 Things I Would Do If I Were Tired All the Time in Menopause   Resources:  Join […]
52 mins 26.09.25

5 Ways to Measure & Improve Your Menopause Fitness At Home Right Now

Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode – The Truth About Muscle and Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know About the Science Data Next Episode – The Biology of Trauma: Why All the Right Things Aren’t Working in Menopause More Like This – 3 Steps to Improve Cardio Fitness and Longevity (at any age) […]
45 mins 19.09.25

Muscle Mass and Strength Gains After Menopause How Much How Fast?

If you’ve ever doubted your ability to make muscle mass and strength gains after menopause, this episode is for you. It’s not too late to gain strength and lean muscle mass can be gained at any age—even after 85.   Based on a 2024 Study on Resistance Training in Older Adults by Int. Journal of […]
37 mins 29.08.25

Aging with Power, (Without an Outage) with Vonda Wright

We dive into the true science and strategy behind aging with power. We’re busting myths about menopause, metabolism, and muscle, bone and talking strategy for women over 40 who want strength without burnout.  Know how to prevent the physical “outages” that so often follow menopause, injury, or hormonal upheaval.  Reclaim control without burning out!!  If […]
45 mins 26.08.25

Acute vs Chronic Stress Effects on Cortisol in Menopause and Beyond

There is no escaping stress but cortisol in menopause changes. With that, your stress response to nearly everything may change.  You don’t feel it at first but then there’s unexplained weight gain or belly fat. There’s less focus or concentration than you used to have. It shows up in different ways for each of us.  […]
44 mins 22.08.25

Running vs Walking for Fast Fat Loss in Menopause

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 […]
61 mins 15.08.25

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 […]
42 mins 22.07.25

What Stem Cell Therapy Taught Me About Recovery, Mindset, and Reinventing Downtime

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 […]
50 mins 27.06.25

185 Strategic Rest with Chloe Stephens

Chloe Stephens, known as the Flow Coach and today she shares her extensive journey in fitness and wellness over the past 30 years. And in this conversation, we talk about: 🌱 The Concept of Flow Coaching 🌱 Holistic Wellness and Menopause 🌱 Understanding Strategic Rest 🌱 Physical vs. Mental Rest 🌱 Shifts in Perception Around […]
60 mins 18.04.25

4 Exercise Mistakes Hijacking Your Menopause Fitness (and how to fix them)

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 […]
31 mins 28.03.25