Episode Details

Welcome to another energizing episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! In today’s conversation, host Lisa Franz is joined by Tarah Timothee, a dynamic fitness studio owner and midlife wellness advocate whose transparent, down-to-earth approach to fitness, mindset, and hormone management has empowered countless women to build healthier, stronger lives through every stage of midlife.

Tarah Timothee gets candid about transitioning from a corporate career in fashion to running a thriving women-focused fitness studio (and surviving COVID!), shares how she learned the importance of mindset shifts over just “doing more cardio,” and explains why functional strength, self-advocacy, and hormonal health are crucial for real transformation. You’ll also hear practical tips for building sustainable exercise habits, the truth about hormone therapy and menopause, how to handle setbacks, and her firsthand experience with creatine and Hyrox competitions at 51!

Tune in for practical strategies, relatable anecdotes, and a whole lot of fun and encouragement for every listener seeking real change!

Timestamp Overview:

[00:00] - Introduction & Episode Goals

[00:23] - Tarah Timothee’s Inspiration & Journey into Fitness

[01:00] - Launching Revolve Fitness & Navigating COVID

[01:53] - From Retail Management to Passion in Fitness

[03:52] - The Real Key to Client Transformation: Mindset

[05:24] - Why You Can’t Want Change More Than Your Client

[06:14] - Cardio vs. Strength: Breaking Old Fitness Beliefs

[07:02] - Building a Training Split for Real Life

[09:17] - Must-Have Exercises: Squats, Deadlifts, Rows, Push-ups

[11:27] - Working Around Injury: Modifications & TRX

[13:39] - Menopause, Hormones & the Weight Gain Struggle

[15:25] - The Importance of Lab Work & Medical Advocacy

[16:51] - Doctor Limitations & New Hormone Science

[19:13] - Knowing Your Body: Baseline Labs & Fluctuations

[21:16] - Hormone Replacement Therapy: Fears & Facts

[22:13] - Tarah Timothee’s Personal HRT Journey

[25:42] - Nutrition Essentials: Protein, Fiber, and Alcohol

[28:18] - The Impact of Ditching Alcohol

[31:18] - Supplements for Menopause: Creatine & Beyond

[33:34] - Hyrox Races: What They Are & Why Try One

[38:14] - Balancing Endurance & Strength for Longevity

[39:53] - Where to Find Tarah Timothee & Studio Info

Connect with Tarah Timothee:

Instagram: @tarahtimothee

Website: https://www.revolvecoralsprings.com/

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