The Second Half Strong Show

In this episode of The Second Half Strong Show , Heather Hausman tackles a question so many women face in midlife: why does everything that used to work suddenly stop working after 40? From intermittent fasting to high-intensity workouts, many popular wellness strategies can backfire during perimenopause—and it’s not because of a lack of discipline. It’s because of biology. Heather breaks down the...

In this episode of The Second Half Strong Show , Heather Hausman reveals the one factor that has the power to influence everything women experience during perimenopause—from belly fat and insulin resistance to hormone imbalance, brain fog, and metabolic slowdown after 40. That factor? Muscle. Moving beyond the idea of muscle as just a fitness goal, Heather explains how it functions as an endocrine...

In this episode of The Second Half Strong Show , Heather Hausman breaks down one of the most frustrating and misunderstood changes women experience during perimenopause and midlife—the sudden increase in belly fat, even when nutrition and exercise haven’t changed. Through a powerful blend of real talk and science, Heather explains why this shift isn’t about willpower, but instead reflects deeper h...

Many women reach their 40s feeling like their bodies have suddenly changed overnight — energy crashes, stubborn weight gain, disrupted sleep, and diets that once worked no longer making a difference. In this episode, Heather Hausman breaks down the real reason behind these shifts: perimenopause and the powerful hormonal changes happening beneath the surface. Instead of blaming willpower or aging,...

Feeling exhausted but wired at night? Waking up at 3:00 AM, struggling with anxiety, brain fog, or sudden mood shifts—and wondering if this is just who you are now? In this episode, Heather Hausman breaks down what’s really happening inside the body during perimenopause and why so many women experience sleep disruption, nervous system dysregulation, anxiety, and cognitive changes during midlife. S...