Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#154: My Midlife Identity Crisis & Choosing to Age Powerfully, Not Fade Away
Season 1 Episode 154
Have you ever heard that menopause is like a second puberty? I think that idea goes beyond the hormonal changes and into something deeper: our identi…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
#153: Why follow-along programs don't work for building muscle & strength
Season 1 Episode 153
There are a lot of follow-along exercise programs out there that claim to be "strength training". And while they are better than doing nothing (ie, s…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
#152: What Lifting Heavy Means and Should You Be Doing It
Episode 152
"You need to lift heavy weights." "Put down the pink dumbbells." "Three reps of three exercises, three times per week."
Social media is filled with th…
5 months ago
#151: What’s The Least You Can Strength Train and Still Get Strong and Build Muscle?
So, you want to start strength training because you want to stop getting weaker, build muscle, be healthier, and age well, but there's no way you're …
5 months, 1 week ago
#150: 4 Unsexy Habits to transform Your Fitness in 2026
Season 1 Episode 150
It's a new year, and a chance for a fresh start.
I challenge you to capitalize on the new year's energy to add one of these four unsexy habits.
Becau…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
#149: What to Do When You’re Stuck at the Same Weight
Season 1 Episode 149
If you’ve been lifting consistently and suddenly can’t increase your weights anymore, this episode will help you understand why and what to do next.
I…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
#148: How Quickly Should You Increase Your Weights?
Season 1 Episode 148
If you want to get stronger, look toned again, improve your metabolic health, and age well, you need to be building muscle. And to build muscle, you …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
#147: 3 Kinds of Progressive Overload and Practical Tips to Use Them
Season 1 Episode 147
If you're a woman in midlife and you are looking to get your body back to start feeling strong, looking toned, and recognizing the woman in the mirro…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
#146: What Progressive Strength Training Is and Why It’s So Effective After 40
Season 1 Episode 146
If you want to get stronger, build muscle to look toned, and feel like yourself again, progressive strength training is the most effective method for…
7 months ago
#145: How to use mindfulness and micro-resting to reset your energy during the day
Season 1 Episode 145
This is the second half of my conversation with yoga therapist Cheryl Gordon, where we move beyond yoga poses and talk about how mindfulness and smal…
7 months, 1 week ago