Tag: healthy aging

Episode Description

I recently joined Jill Hart on her podcast to discuss women’s health after 40, hormone changes, and why midlife can be an opportunity to transform how we feel, move, and live.

As a nutritionist, hormone specialist, coach, and personal trainer, I’m passionate about helping women understand their bodies and take ownership of their health—without fearing menopause or chasing quick fixes.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why menopause isn’t a disease to be fixed
  • Why muscle, protein, and resistance training matter after 40
  • How chronic stress affects hormones and overall health
  • The connection between modern food, lifestyle, and vitality
  • Practical ways to support your body during midlife

Midlife is not the time to give up on your health. It’s the time to invest in it.

With the right knowledge, habits, and support, you can build strength, regain confidence, and feel empowered in this next chapter.

I’m grateful to Jill for having me on the show and creating space for this important conversation.

Links:

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Host: Jill Hart from The You World Order Showcase Podcast

Episode Description

Perimenopause didn’t quietly tap me on the shoulder. It arrived during a time when burnout, weight gain, emotional eating, and years of pushing myself had already taken a toll.

I recently joined Carmen Hecox on Create The Best Me to talk about that wake-up call and how it changed the way I approached food, movement, and my health.

For years, I tried diet after diet, believing that temporary restriction would eventually lead to lasting change. But I realized I wasn’t learning how to live differently—I was simply trying to reach another short-term goal.

That realization led me to learn more about nutrition, prioritize strength training, and build habits I could actually sustain.

I ultimately lost more than 80 pounds, but some of the biggest changes had nothing to do with the number on the scale.

When Healthy Habits Become Part of Who You Are

One of the things we discuss is what happens when healthy choices stop feeling like something you constantly have to force yourself to do.

Over time, those choices can become part of your identity.

I also share what I noticed as the burnout began to lift. It wasn’t one dramatic moment. Instead, I started recognizing little changes—more energy, greater awareness, and a different relationship with my own wellbeing.

We also talk about making nutrition realistic for busy women. Eating well doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen every day. Simple, protein-forward meals built around foods you actually enjoy can go a long way.

In This Conversation, We Discuss:

  • My perimenopause and burnout wake-up call
  • Why repeatedly dieting wasn’t creating lasting change
  • Learning nutrition differently in midlife
  • Why strength training became an important part of my routine
  • Building meals around protein, fiber, and foods you enjoy
  • Giving yourself time while new habits are still difficult
  • When healthy behaviors begin to feel more automatic
  • Recognizing when burnout is finally beginning to lift
  • How my personal transformation became a new professional purpose
  • Simple meal ideas for women who don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen

My journey taught me that transformation isn’t always about one dramatic breakthrough. Sometimes it’s about making small changes, staying with them, and eventually realizing that the way you live has changed.

That’s when healthy choices stop feeling like a chore—and start becoming part of who you are.

Links:

Episode on Spotify

Episode on Youtube

Episode on Apple

Host: Carmen Hecox from Create The Best Me