Tag: Midlife

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What if the beliefs you’ve held about yourself are the very things keeping you stuck?

I recently joined Sara Bush for an inspiring conversation about my midlife transformation, early perimenopause, and the journey that led to an 80-pound weight loss and a career pivot.

We explored the importance of building strength in midlife, moving beyond restrictive diets, and recognizing the emotional patterns and childhood experiences that shape how we see ourselves. I also shared why self-compassion is essential to personal growth—and why it’s never too late to redefine what’s possible.

At this stage of life, you don’t need to have everything figured out. You just need to be willing to question the stories that no longer serve you.

If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’m too old” or “I don’t have what it takes,” this conversation is for you.

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Host: Sara Bush from Nowhere Near Done

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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.

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Host: Jill Hart from The You World Order Showcase Podcast

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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.

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Host: Carmen Hecox from Create The Best Me

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How much of the wellness advice we hear today do we actually need?

I recently joined Missy Miculka on The Menopause Midwife for an honest conversation about midlife fitness, nutrition, and cutting through the noise that often makes health feel more complicated than it needs to be.

As a certified nutritionist and personal trainer, I’m passionate about helping women understand that they don’t need every trending wellness habit, expensive product, or restrictive diet to feel stronger and healthier.

In this episode, Missy and I get real about what actually matters when it comes to supporting your body through midlife.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

  • Why so many trending wellness habits fall short
  • How properly fueling your body can transform how you feel
  • Why macro tracking can be a powerful tool without strict deprivation
  • The importance of progressive strength training for building lasting muscle
  • How strength training supports mobility and confidence
  • Why simplifying your approach to health can be more effective than chasing every new trend
  • How to focus on sustainable habits instead of quick fixes

Simplify Your Approach to Midlife Health

You don’t need to spend a fortune or follow every new wellness trend to take care of your body.

Sometimes, the most powerful approach is getting back to the basics: fuel your body well, build strength, stay consistent, and stop making health more complicated than it needs to be.

If you’re ready to cut through the wellness noise and rethink how you approach fitness and nutrition in midlife, I hope you’ll tune in to my conversation with Missy on The Menopause Midwife.

Your health doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective.

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Host: Missy Miculka from The Menopause Midwife

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What if the strategies you’ve relied on for years—restrictive diets, endless cardio, and pushing through exhaustion—are actually holding you back?

I recently joined Dr. Ellen Albertson on her Rock Your Midlife podcast for an honest conversation about perimenopause, weight gain, emotional eating, self-sabotage, and the mindset shifts that helped me lose over 80 pounds after 40.

At 37, I went from postpartum straight into perimenopause. I was struggling with weight gain, panic attacks, burnout, and symptoms of prediabetes. After ending up in the ER twice thinking I was having a heart attack, I knew something had to change.

For years, I tried extreme diets and hours of cardio. But lasting transformation required a different approach—one focused on nourishing my body, building strength, and healing the mindset behind my habits.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

  • Why restrictive diets and excessive cardio can backfire in midlife
  • Why strength training and muscle matter after 40
  • Counting calories vs. macros for sustainable fat loss
  • How to break the cycle of self-sabotage
  • Setting boundaries without guilt
  • Reframing perimenopause as an opportunity for transformation
  • Nervous system regulation, burnout, and emotional eating
  • How to stop absorbing other people’s emotions

Perimenopause Can Be a Turning Point

My journey taught me that sustainable transformation is about much more than the number on the scale. It’s about understanding your body, building strength, nourishing yourself properly, and addressing the emotional patterns that influence your choices.

If you’re navigating midlife weight gain, hormonal changes, emotional eating, or burnout, I hope this conversation reminds you that transformation is possible—and it’s never too late to start supporting yourself differently.

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Host: Dr. Ellen Albertson from Rock Your Midlife

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This week, I joined Lara Portelli on the Midlife Unplugged TV Show for one of the most honest conversations I’ve had about midlife – messy symptoms, emotional spirals, medical gaslighting, and all.

If you’ve ever rushed to the ER convinced something was seriously wrong only to be told “it’s just stress”, this episode will feel painfully familiar. I’ve lived those moments too—the racing heart, the “am I losing it?” panic, the feeling that your body is betraying you with no explanation.

Lara and I dive into the topics so many women whisper about but rarely say out loud:
• Hormone chaos and how it impacts mood, energy, and identity
• Fear and confusion around HRT
• Doctors who dismiss symptoms or blame everything on “stress”
• Letting go of people-pleasing to protect your mental and physical health
• The emotional toll of feeling unheard, unseen, or misunderstood

If you’re navigating your 30s or 40s and wondering what’s happening to your body, this conversation is a breath of relief, honesty, and sisterhood.

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Host: Lara Portelli from Midlife Unplugged TV Show

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If you’ve ever felt like your body suddenly shifted the moment you hit 40 — the weight won’t budge, your energy dips, and nothing seems to work the way it used to — this episode is for you.

I recently sat down with Lucy Hutchings for a deeply honest conversation about what really happens in a woman’s body during perimenopause. We talked about the emotional, hormonal, and physical shifts that so many women experience but rarely feel prepared for.

In this episode, I share my story of navigating early perimenopause, emotional eating, and an 80-pound weight gain — all while balancing a demanding career and motherhood. It wasn’t just the weight that changed. It was my relationship with my body, my nervous system, and the patterns I had been carrying for years.

What I discovered along the way completely transformed my health and my life.

Together, we dive into:

  • What’s actually behind stubborn belly fat after 40
  • Why traditional diets backfire for women in midlife
  • The hormonal shifts that impact weight, mood, and cravings
  • How emotional eating patterns develop — and how to break them
  • Why strength training becomes essential for women in this stage of life
  • The habits and mindset shifts that make sustainable weight loss possible

If you’ve been feeling frustrated, stuck, or disconnected from your body, this conversation will leave you feeling seen — and hopeful. Midlife isn’t the beginning of the end. It’s the beginning of your strongest, most aligned chapter yet.

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Host: Lucy Hutchings from The Healthy Mama Podcast

In this episode we go over:

What happens when the business is thriving… but your body, health, and identity are falling apart?

In my latest podcast feature with Christine Hakkola, we dig into a raw and honest chapter of my life — the one most people never see behind the highlight reel. Before becoming a wellness coach and founder of THOR: The House of Rose, I built a 40-person digital agency, pushed myself past every limit, and ultimately hit rock bottom at 37.

Two ER visits, daily panic attacks, and 80 pounds of weight gain later, I finally faced the truth:

Success built the wrong way will cost you everything.

This episode explores what happened next — and how I rebuilt my health, my mindset, and my business from the ground up.

What We Cover in This Conversation

• Burnout as a wake-up call
My panic attacks weren’t random. They were the result of years of running out of alignment with my values, my wiring, and my capacity.

• The real cost of scaling for the wrong reasons
The problem was never the size of my business. It was that I didn’t want the problems that came with it.

• Rebuilding a business that actually fits your life
I went from a 40-person team to a tightly aligned group of 8 with clear roles, strong boundaries, and a company that finally supports the life I want, not the life I was trying to outrun.

• Why midlife changes everything
Health, hormones, stress, and emotional patterns all collide in midlife. We talk about how that shift forced me to redesign everything: my habits, my identity, and my definition of success.

• Creating a life aligned with who you are now
This isn’t just a story about losing 80 pounds. It’s about learning to listen to your body, respect your limits, and build a career that supports your well-being instead of draining it

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Host: Christine Hakkola from FoundHer Rising

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