Fit Over 50 Unfiltered

Think recovery days are for bodybuilders, not walkers, pickleball players, or active adults? Think again. In this episode, I explain why recovery—not exercise itself—is where strength, fitness, and resilience are built, especially after 50. You'll learn why the workouts that worked at 35 can backfire at 65. Plus, I uncover how life stress affects recovery as much as exercise, along with the hidden...

Creatine has been around since Flashdance and leg warmers. Lately it's been experiencing a resurgence in popularity among an unlikely population: people over 50, specifically women. Claims of its benefits range from congnitive clarity to bone building and strength. In this episode, I talk about what's actually backed by science along with ways to avoid common GI issues (and why they may happen). F...

In this episode, I get into something that shapes how we age more than most people realize: the stories we tell ourselves about getting older. Hearing dismissive comments, age stereotypes, and “it’s all downhill from here” narratives online made me wonder — what if those beliefs are actually affecting our health, energy, and longevity? I unpack fascinating research on the mind-body connection, inc...

In this episode, I get into something that’s become incredibly common in the wellness world over 50: taking more and more supplements in the name of “healthy aging.” Thing is, the science behind them isn’t always as reassuring as the marketing makes it seem. I share my personal experience rethinking three supplements I stopped taking after uncovering research tied to heart risks and unintended sid...

In this episode, I get into why muscle power—the ability to move weight with speed—is the most critical yet often overlooked factor in aging. While many focus solely on strength, muscle power actually declines at nearly double the rate as we age. This directly impacts our reaction time and functional independence. I geek out a bit on the science behind fast-twitch muscle fibers, why they're the fi...

In this episode, I break down one of the biggest myths I hear all the time—especially from clients over 50: the idea that a “slow metabolism” is the reason behind weight gain. I share why that belief doesn’t actually hold up, what science really says about metabolism and aging, and why blaming it might be holding you back more than helping you. Here's what’s actually going on in midlife—everything...

In this episode, I talk about a moment that stopped me in my tracks—being shown my “predicted lifespan” during a financial planning session—and how that sparked a deeper reflection on retirement, identity, and what comes next. After decades of chasing goals, pushing limits, and constantly striving for more, I found myself wondering: who am I if I’m no longer working toward something big? I also ge...

In this episode, I share a story from my years as a personal trainer that completely changed how I approach fitness — especially for clients over 50. What started as a routine session quickly turned into a wake-up call about how easily things can go wrong. It got me thinking: are we being too cautious… or not cautious enough when it comes to training as we age? I get into the confusing world of fi...

In this episode, inspired by a conversation from the Hidden Brain podcast, I break down how the old adage of "practice makes perfect" isn't accurate if you're performing exercises incorrectly. In fact, practice makes injury if you're doing it wrong. I also get into why staying active gets trickier as we age, from muscle loss to reduced coordination and joint stiffness - and what that means for exe...

In this episode, I get into how complaining doesn’t just affect your mood — it can indirectly change your brain. Research shows that chronic stress floods the body with cortisol — a hormone that, over time, can damage the hippocampus — the brain’s center for memory and learning. It’s also one of the first regions affected by Alzheimer’s. Habitual complaining, like any repetitive negative thought p...

Who told you to disappear? In this episode, I get into the idea of becoming “invisible” as we age—especially after 50. I share a personal story that made me reflect on how I’ve always shown up in the world, and why I’ve never quite fit the mold… and honestly, never wanted to. But is this feeling of invisibility real, or is it something we’ve been conditioned to believe? I challenge the idea that f...

In this episode, I take you through my 45-year journey in the fitness world—starting from a skinny 21-year-old lifting weights for the first time, to becoming a seasoned personal trainer. Along the way, I share the real, unfiltered lessons I’ve learned from decades of hands-on experience. Now 67, I talk about what really happens to your body as you age, especially through your 50s and beyond. I br...

In this episode, I share a moment that caught me off guard — sitting in my doctor’s waiting room, answering a series of mental health questions that made me pause and ask myself: Am I okay? While I didn’t feel depressed or in danger, I noticed something had shifted. The motivation, curiosity, and drive I’ve always relied on just weren’t firing the same way anymore. So I did what I tend to do when...

In this episode, I unpack what I learned while trying to figure out why a food I’ve eaten my entire life suddenly became a digestive enemy. From age-related changes in the gut microbiome to a weakening esophageal valve and shifting digestive chemistry, we shine a light on why new food intolerances can appear out of nowhere. And while we’re at it, I talk about a few other mildly insulting surprises...

Here's what to expect in this podcast: Fit Over 50 Unfiltered.