The Flipping 50 Show

In this episode we’re diving into all things protein recommendations for women, especially women over 40. The spoiler alert is this: RDAs are not in your best health’s interest. In case you’ve slept through this, check out the latest episode of Dr Gabrielle Lyons with Donald Layman. It’s a long hike or two walks to be sure. But in it you’ll hear how nutritional guidelines came about. It will make...

Body positivity is a term by now you’re familiar with, but do you have a positive body mindset? Menopause changes your body, energy, or relationship that can come at midlife. Of the up to 90,000 thoughts we think a day, how many of yours are about the body you have and don’t want vs gratitude for the one you’ve got? Tune in to have that positive body mindset! My Guest: Stephanie Roth-Goldberg, LCS...

HIIT may be failing you for two big reasons. Spoiler alert, here they are: You aren’t actually hormonally in a place you’ll benefit. You are doing them outside a sweet spot that is optimal for results So I’ll quickly address #1 and have a deeper discussion on #2 and what actually is happening during HIIT and why it has the potential to be so good, if you’re ready! Your Glucose Metabolism to Know W...

Slow aging is no longer a mystery — it’s rooted in the science of epigenetics. This includes lifestyle, diet, and environment influence your biological age. Understanding biological versus chronological age reveals strategies to live longer and feel younger. Today’s episode covers tools and insights for changing biological age. If you're ready to slow aging and feel younger fast, this episode is f...

With the best of intentions but armed only with the knowledge we got from decades ago, from yesterday on YouTube or AI, we could be doing it wrong. Exercises like these many women are getting wrong after 40, can change the trajectory of your aging and not only not be giving desired results but taking time and energy that could be placed somewhere with far better results. I shared this with our com...

Just what are your workplace menopause rights? As a woman in midlife, it’s important to know that menopause matters at work. It’s more than just a health issue; it’s a matter of rights, voice, and empowerment in the workplace. Know your rights, your voice and your power. Empower yourself with the knowledge of workplace menopause rights! My Guest: Jack Tuckner, Esq. Jack Tuckner, a Women’s Rights i...

Your menopause gut health is about to get a booster shot. This episode is ripe with information about probiotics, digestive enzymes, your immune system, food sensitivities and so much more. Stay till the end and I’ll share the digestive enzyme I’ve now been using for 3 months. If you are curious about all the fuss around dairy and gluten and your menopause gut health, this episode will answer some...

After 50, love relationships take a turn. For women who become more educated and mature their relationship may no longer solve a problem they can’t solve on their own. My respected guest and Flipping 50 returning favorite on love relationships, Dr. John Gray. My Guest: John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, wrote the iconic relationship book, a global bestseller translated i...

Most commonly the challenge is gaining lean muscle. Doing all the things but can’t seem to gain muscle? Then tune in and go through this like a check list of 12 strength training mistakes in menopause that could be the reason. It just takes one. But if there are multiple, it’s compounded and in this case, not interest but penalty! Join us at Metabolism Makeover 2.0 to support your journey avoiding...

In this special episode, you get to join me in a doctor’s appointment and lm tell you… what you don’t know about hormone tests could be the difference in feeling 10x better and aging better too!  If you don’t know about hormone tests that there are not only different test, but different ways to interpret them from norms to optimal….if you don’t know that some doctors don’t know all test and couldn...

Can you improve your eyesight and protect your vision in midlife? Vision health goes far beyond eyesight and the ability to see the golf ball or the small print on the supplement bottle. Aging doesn’t mean dimming sight; it’s possible to preserve and improve vision with the right knowledge and tools. Did you know you can slow the aging effects on your eyes? Stay tuned to learn how to protect your...

With either high or low cortisol in menopause, the way you exercise has to change. Yet, this is a  gap in fitness education for trainers, instructors and coaches who don’t get training specific to women in menopause. So, whether you’re here for yourself or here as a coach or trainer who does now or wants to coach women in midlife and beyond, this episode is for you. In this episode, I talk about t...

Know the daily rituals that regulate your nervous system to calm inflammation and slow the effects of aging! My Guest: Dr. Monisha Bhanote, MD, ABOIM, FCAP, ACCM, is a quintuple board-certified physician and founder of WELLKULÅ. She blends ancient wisdom with mind-body medicine, advocating for #CellCare as self-care. As an international speaker, best-selling author, and wellness expert, she educat...

Pay attention! If you’re hearing “lift heavy” shouted from the roof tops and feel the fear of injury or simply inability to comply…. THIS IS YOUR EPISODE! Consider your midlife strength training myths busted. Strength training should be non-negotiable for midlife women, yet still believe in long-existing myths related to them. By the end of this episode, you will identify and consider any current...

Tune in to this episode as we redefine core strength. It's time to break the silence and take charge. Pelvic Floor Fitness After 40 is a game-changer. Questions We Answer in This Episode: What is the pelvic floor, and why is it essential for overall health, especially as we age? What is the Cooch Ball, and how does it differ from traditional pelvic floor exercises? What are common myths about pelv...

To overcome gut issues in midlife, start with understanding how your gut health impacts every part of your well-being. Conditions like SIBO, or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to define your quality of life. If you’ve ever wondered how to overcome gut issues and feel your best, this episode holds the answers. My Guest: Shivan Sarna is the author of...

Are you drinking coffee and wondering if coffee is good or bad for midlife? Coffee drinkers, pay attention. In this episode, America’s happy gut doctor shares the pros and cons of coffee. Know the benefits without sabotaging your gut health or adrenals. Do not miss this to know if coffee is good or bad for midlife? My Guest: Dr. Vincent Pedre, Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health, Founder...

If you do a single search for your knee or hip pain, you’ll be served dozens of joint pain solutions in your social media and Google searches. Are they any good? I’m smiling to think of my step dad who after retirement took it upon himself to order things he’d see on TV or find strolling through Osco. Similarly, you can start looking on Amazon and wala, here come a dizzying array of joint pain sol...

What if we could give you Circadian Rhythm hacks to improve your sleep ang energy throughout the day? Tune in to this episode to know what are these Circadian Rhythm hacks I’m talking about. Definition of Circadian Rhythm: Circadian rhythm is your body’s internal clock, a 24-hour cycle, regulating your sleep-wake patterns, hormone levels, and other vital bodily functions. What can affect your circ...

Knowing the root cause for metabolic health is the key to thriving through midlife and beyond. In this episode we’ll help more clearly understand the connection between metabolic health, weight, disease risk, and the power of daily habits. Discover how addressing the Root Cause for Metabolic Health transforms aging. My Guest: Dr. Reena Singh is a Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in metabolic he...

It’s the New Year and many of us are interested in changing habits. Or we think we are… Changing habits can be hard. The question might be, should we be interested in creating habits? We have 60-70,000 thoughts a day. Unfortunately, 90% of them are the same as yesterday. We seek habits, Atomic Habits the book by James Clear, has been at the top of the charts for over five years. Yet, Dr Ellen Lang...

It’s not your motivation or discipline, it’s behavior patterns that keep you stuck. Whether it’s sugar, binge eating, nightly glass of wine, picking a fight, overreacting, staying up too late… what breaks these habits and disrupts our reactions to triggers? Today, we’re diving into eating patterns labeled “good” or “bad” and cycles of consistent exercise followed by complete inactivity. Let’s brea...

  In one of my favorite episodes of the year, I share the top 10 Flipping 50 Podcasts for 2024. We had a virtual tie so we kick this off with a tie for the #10th most popular Flipping 50 podcast of 2024. #10 2 Big Obstacles to Gaining Lean Muscle and Fat Loss After 40 [00:04:44] Fat loss after 40 and building lean muscle can feel frustratingly out of reach. In this episode, Debra dives into the tw...

On this  special release episode over the holidays, still appropriate no matter when you might listen, I’m going a little personal about why I meditate. I’m sharing some of my recent experiences at a weeklong retreat. Had you told this active, love to exercise, entrepreneur with two-armed company that she was going to: Not know the schedule daily beforehand Meditate for up to 35 hours a week Get u...

The timing of your exercise hurts or improves exercise benefits in menopause. If this is new stay with me! If this is like a review or you’re a trainer and you’re unsure of how to relate these things to your clients, you stay with me too! This is a great refresher and for some trainers the first time they’re ever hearing it! If you’re a trainer or health pro, don’t miss the She Means Fitness Podca...