Ideal Age

A wise woman once said: “affirmations are like staring at the sun while standing in a pile of sh*t.” We feel that! Let’s dive into the 40ish nervous system, self-judgment, self-sabotage, patterns that don’t serve us, the life experiences that got us there, and how (and how NOT) to dig ourselves out. Plus, enjoy some listener questions and “hot or not!”  To learn more about Crystle and her 21-Day G...

Jenna wants to know how to start her big lifestyle change. She’s stuck and ready to shift. Hear Liz and Jamie’s surprising advice in our first fresh and fast summer quickie! PRODUCTS & DISCOUNTS Find the Walking Pad HERE & use discount code IDEALAGE for the best discount available! 👉 Become a FREE Ideal Age Insider HERE 👉 Level up to Ideal Age VIP HERE 👉 Get your FREE trial of the Ideal...

Dr. Jolene Brighten talks everything from ADHD to HRT in this perimenopause masterclass! Learn what happens to your body and brain in perimenopause (and what we should do about it); when to start HRT (and what kind you might want to use); and WHY we suddenly feel like our brains have gone haywire (was it always ADHD?).  If you’ve ever felt gaslit by your doctor, unsupported by your care providers,...

Fasting is good, carbs are bad, sugar is bad, and protein is king…all FALSE?! Liz and Jamie tackle the biggest midlife health myths that just won’t die (and the ones we’re just dressing up in different clothing).  PRODUCTS & DISCOUNTS Find the Walking Pad HERE & use discount code IDEALAGE for the best discount available! 👉 Become a FREE Ideal Age Insider HERE 👉 Level up to Ideal Age VIP...

We’re back with REAL solutions to what’s going on in YOUTH SPORTS! Our VIRAL episode What The Heck Is Going On With Youth Sports brought you elite player, coach, and Finesse Soccer founder Carrie Robinson, who is one of the top players in state history *and* a parent of 2 kids in sports…and now, she’s back offering MORE hot takes and solutions for coaches, parents, and clubs. Carrie Robinson has p...

Meal prep is harrrd, you guyyys! In this Ideal Age quickie, Liz grills Jamie (our resident chef and meal prep expert) on how she makes it work, consistently, IRL.   Mentions: Find the MD Logic Digestive Enzymes here , and find Ideal Age aminos here ! PRODUCTS & DISCOUNTS Find the Walking Pad HERE & use discount code IDEALAGE for the best discount available! 👉 Become a FREE Ideal Age Insid...

Protein harder, b*tches! Liz and Jamie tackle the topic haunting the perimenopause internet: do we REALLY need to eat THAT much protein?! Let’s talk the actual evidence to support the recommendations we’re hearing and whether they’re actually necessary (or realistic).  Mentions: Find the MD Logic Digestive Enzymes here , and find Ideal Age aminos here ! PRODUCTS & DISCOUNTS Find the Walking Pa...

Let’s talk YOUTH SPORTS and what’s wrong (and right) with them with elite player, coach, and Finesse Soccer founder Carrie Robinson! As one of the top players in Kansas City history *and* as a sports parent herself, Carrie is ready to break it down and take listener questions from parents (like Liz) who can’t help but wonder: WTF is going on with kids’ sports?! BIO: Carrie Robinson has played a ke...

You haven’t heard it talked about like this before! Liz and Jamie get real about weight loss and body recomposition, from the how-to, to your muscle mass, to weight loss peptides (ever heard of Ozempic?) to the motivations behind it—especially for our 40+ ladies. If you feel stuck between a rock, a hard place, and the anti-diet/body positivity movement, this episode is for you!  PRODUCTS & DIS...

All-time favorite guest Britt Frank stops by to make us all feel TOTALLY NORMAL, once and for all! We’ve ALL got multiple “parts” that need love and attention (from our inner critic to our inner teenager) and Britt reveals how it actually makes life EASIER to love on ‘em all (instead of trying to banish the ones we don’t like). Britt’s latest book, Align Your Mind, gives you the tools you need to...

Join Liz and Jamie for a riveting “hot or not” discussion about cold plunges, red light masks, sauna, Fatty 15 and even HRT. But first, let’s open with a rip-roaring chat about Samantha Jones, Wet Seal, and white hairs “down there.” If you need a break from life, this is it! Check out Eviba Carter’s “Why Red Light Masks Are The Worst” here PRODUCTS & DISCOUNTS Find the Walking Pad HERE & u...

It doesn’t matter how savvy you think you are—you could be gettin’ scammed by a label! Jen Smiley, expert food coach and founder of the Read The Labels Food Scanner app is here to tell us why we MUST stay informed and on our toes when it comes to our food labels (even on “healthy” food, and yes, even on meat, plants, and ESPECIALLY wine). Let’s beat Big Food together!  Follow Wake Up and Read The...

How do you know you’re 40+? Liz and Jamie talk bold requests and booty shorts, then help you cover your fitness bases with a midlife fitness routine that actually works. (Our job title: Badass!) PRODUCTS & DISCOUNTS Find the Walking Pad HERE & use discount code IDEALAGE for the best discount available! 👉 Become a FREE Ideal Age Insider HERE 👉 Level up to Ideal Age VIP HERE 👉 Get your FR...

Mirror talkin’ back? We got you! Renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Keith Hodge of Monarch Plastic Surgery drops by the Ideal Age studio to talk early facelifts (no, you don’t have to be in Silver Sneakers to get one), local anaesthesia vs. general for facelifts, filler vs. fat transfer, threads, CoolSculpting vs. lipo, and which non-invasive treatments give the best bang for your buck. We also learn th...

FYI: you hate your kids at 7PM because your brain ran out of sugar. Have some candy. You’re welcome! In this episode, Jamie Couch and Liz Wolfe, NTP, CPT, talk pro-vs. anti-aging, botox, old lady fitness, kids and stress, and how to ACTUALLY build muscle (you might not like it). They also get mildly annoyed at all the protein obsession goin’ around.  PRODUCTS & DISCOUNTS Find the Walking Pad H...

The sneeze pee and the trampoline tinkle are REAL! Liz Wolfe, NTP, CPT and Doc Lizzie, DPT are comin’ for your core & pelvic floor with this info-packed episode that every woman 40+ should listen to. Find out what pelvic floor issues look and feel like, why they’re NOT just a postpartum thing, and how to take the first steps toward keeping the pressure (and the pee) where it needs to be (hint:...

Leaning into the “explicit” label, y’all! We talk what it means to be “good enough”—and why the f*ck it matters in your 40s; plus, Jamie and Liz tackle the crucial topics of midlife fashion ( Ever Eve, Talbot’s, and Chico’s…we’re taking sponsors! ), how often to shower (text us to answer our poll!), and where people put their private parts in their gym pants.  The serious part: midlife women are o...

WALK THIS WAY! You’re 40+, not 20, and weights alone won’t save you (seriously). Let’s talk about why WALKING is the missing piece of your fitness routine, how it’s the metabolism boost you didn’t see coming, and why you need to STEP IT UP to get the results you want. PLUS, HOW to fit it in if you just don’t have the damn time. (Hint, hint: use your Walking Pad discount on Liz’s favorite C2 mini,...

Functional Nutritionist and Certified Brain Health Professional Christine MacCarrol was diagnosed with ADHD in midlife, and she knows the signs (and they’re often missed until perimenopause hits)! Let’s chat the brain-hormone-midlife rollercoaster, executive function struggles, and bust the stigma around ADHD and ADHD-like symptoms in women—and get you the tools to get past those struggles and tak...

From post-pregnancy bodies to setting personal boundaries to their adolescent lies (and teenage arrest records), this episode is as real as they come! Liz and Jamie get down and dirty with the truth about stepping into your 40s—emotionally, physically, and friendship-ly (?) Do some birdwatching and boundary-setting with your favorite 40+ badasses on the Ideal Age Podcast! PRODUCTS & DISCOUNTS...

Find Ideal Age Daily Creatine+ Here   Use code DAILY15 for 15% off through March 12, 2025 Will Creatine Make You Bulky And Wreck Your Hormones In Perimenopause & Beyond? + More Myths & Truths About Creatine Creatine is everywhere right now—especially in women’s health. But isn’t that a "gym bro" supplement? Will it make you bulky? Bloated? Does it actually help with muscle loss,...

Find Ideal Age Daily Creatine+ Here   Use code DAILY15 for 15% off through March 12, 2025 Last episode, we busted myths about creatine—will it make you bulky? Mess with your hormones? Cause bloating? (Spoiler: No, no, and not if you take the right kind.) But now, it’s time to dig deeper. How does creatine actually work in the body? Why is it suddenly everywhere in women’s health? And most importan...

Liz and Jamie talk about the wilds of perimenopause and being 40+ after a quick check-in about how many besties Jamie has (it’s fine. Liz is FINE with it). Navigate hormonal shifts, practitioner whiplash, the things that ACTUALLY move the needle (hint: it’s not baths) and how this next chapter challenges us like nothing else…and what to do about it, from supplements to ACTUAL stress relief.  PRODU...

A little feel-good rager to start your IdealAge Podcast journey! Liz introduces you to the show that’s going to shake up your next chapter (because, sorry, you’re gettin’ old, and it’s time to get badass with it).  She’s talking about the 3 things you ACTUALLY need to know in your 40s—and it’s not “ eat less, exercise more, and sleep on your back. ” (Although, sleeping on your back is totally legi...

Let’s go back to the days when every celebrity didn’t have a podcast, AG1 didn’t exist, and (helpful, hilarious) bestie banter ruled the airwaves. Translation: spend an hour (more or less) with Liz and Jamie, health and fitness semi-gurus—but also, fellow normal humans navigating the whole wide world of 40+. We want you here (and not just to pad our future sponsorship deals)!  We’ll talk about eve...