Redefining Strength Podcast

The Hidden Signs of Perimenopause (And How to Fix Your Hormones) | Dr. Amy Shah Are you feeling tired, struggling to recover from your workouts, or noticing changes in your body that you just can’t explain? You might be told it’s just a normal part of "getting older," but the truth is, hormonal shifts can actually start in your 30s! In this episode, I'm sitting down with Dr. Amy Sha...

If you’ve been blaming your age for muscle loss, weight gain, low energy, or a slower metabolism this episode is for you. In this video, I break down 5 powerful truths about aging strong through perimenopause and menopause, pulled directly from expert discussions with leading voices in women’s health. You’ll learn why building muscle is non-negotiable, how underfueling is sabotaging your metabolis...

What if the problem isn’t that your habits are “good” or “bad” but that they no longer fit who you are or where you’re going? In this episode, we unpack a more nuanced approach to habit change. Instead of chasing perfect routines or relying on willpower, we explore how to audit your habits with curiosity, adjust your environment, and build systems that actually support your current goals. We talk...

If you feel like you’re working out seven days a week just to get smaller but you still don’t feel confident, energized, or powerful in your own skin...this episode is for you. The truth is, society has conditioned us to believe that "success" means shrinking. We’re told that if we aren’t exhausted after every workout, it doesn't count. But real, lasting transformation happens when...

If you feel like your workouts are “working”… but your body constantly hurts, this episode is going to change the way you think about strength training. Because the truth is: most people don’t get injured because they’re weak. They get injured because they’re following programs that ignore how their body is actually built. In this episode of the Redefining Strength Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Joh...

If you’ve entered perimenopause and feel like your body suddenly isn’t responding the way it used to, you’re not imagining it and you’re not broken. I'm joined By Redefining Strength RD Michelle and we're breaking down what’s actually happening as hormones begin to shift and why strategies that once worked can suddenly fall flat. We cover the nutrition changes that matter most during per...

We spend hours in the gym training our bodies...but what if most of us are training like robots? In this episode I sit down with Dr. Ellen Langer, Harvard psychologist and pioneer of mindfulness research, whose work over the last 45+ years has fundamentally changed how we understand the relationship between mind, body, and performance. In this conversation, Dr. Langer shares her groundbreaking wor...

If you’re a driven, disciplined, all-or-nothing person… this episode might sting a little. Because the truth is, the same “go all in” mindset that helps you succeed in other areas of life is often the exact reason your fitness progress keeps stalling, burning out, and restarting. In this episode, we break down why perfection feels like commitment — but actually destroys consistency . You’ll learn:...

If you’ve ever felt stuck between pushing harder and feeling worse… or doing less and feeling like you’re falling behind… this episode is for you. At some point, almost everyone hits this moment with their body. You get hurt. Or burned out. Or things just stop working the way they used to. And suddenly you’re stuck between two bad options: Do less and feel like you’re losing yourself… Or do more a...

If your belly fat hasn’t budged no matter how “disciplined” you are, this isn’t a motivation problem it’s a strategy problem. If what you were doing actually worked, you wouldn’t still be fighting the same area. The problem is a predictable loop most smart, driven people fall into: Go extreme → burn out → quit → start over with a new version of the same plan. You don’t lose stubborn fat by trying...

Why You Keep Starting Over (And The Habit System That Actually Works) If you keep starting over with your workouts, nutrition, or routines and you’re starting to think the problem is your motivation or discipline, this episode will completely change how you think about habits. Because the truth is: willpower isn’t the problem. Most people are using a habit system that doesn’t match how they’re wir...

Learn how to meal prep in a way that actually fits your life and helps you hit your macros without stress. Cori and Redefining Strength RD Julia Stumpf break down simple, flexible, budget-friendly, and lazy-proof strategies to make meal prep sustainable, realistic, and effective — including how to plan for eating out and stop overcomplicating nutrition.

Can you still build serious muscle, increase bone density, and lift weights in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond? A neurosurgeon says YES. In this powerful episode, I sit down with neurosurgeon and spine specialist Dr. Betsy Grunch to crush the biggest myth about aging: that decline is inevitable. You might have seen Dr. Grunch recently on the Mel Robbins Show. In this episode she shares her expert p...

You're training hard, but are you getting stronger? The secret to unlocking your real strength and finally breaking through plateaus isn't more weight or faster reps...it's slowing down, ditching your ego, and mastering the most important 1% fix in your life: your breath. In this powerful interview, I sit down with Dr. Jen, a physical therapist and movement expert, to redefine what...

Cori and Coach Michelle discuss how guilt, rather than holiday meals or missed workouts, often sabotages success by leading to a cycle of bingeing and restricting, which can result in weight gain and burnout.

Cori and Coach Brooke discuss the strategies to maintain and build healthy habits during the holiday season, focusing on the importance of mindset for long-term success.

Cori encourages listeners to embrace various forms of strength, such as the efficiency of work, the importance of asking for help, and the ability to adapt like bamboo or rise like a lotus from challenging situations. By recognizing past successes and different strengths, individuals can overcome current challenges and achieve their goals.

Cori and Coach Lizzie explore the concept of "good enough" as a key to achieving health and fitness goals and why there's an importance of moving away from an all-or-nothing mindset, celebrating smaller wins to build off of.

Cori discusses how the quest for perfection can hinder progress with health and fitness goals.

Cori and Coach Michelle discuss the gut-brain axis and how maintaining a healthy gut can lead to a positive feedback loop (enhancing mood and decision-making related to diet and exercise).

Cori and Coach Michelle discuss how fear, often associated with failure, can be a powerful motivator when embraced and understood. They emphasize the importance of recognizing emotions as signals that can guide personal development and lifestyle changes to help reach your goals.

Cori discusses those "three little F words" that often sabotage progress by influencing thoughts and actions, which hold us back from getting results.

Cori and Coach Leigh discuss the significance of facing fears and embracing discomfort as a pathway to meaningful transformation.

Cori explores the concept of body recomposition, addressing the common questions of whether one can lose fat and build muscle at the same time. 

Cori and Coach Michelle discuss the connection between stress and gut health and provide tips to keep your gut healthy at all stages in life.