Midlife Mojo: Fitness over 50 for Flourishing in Menopause

Lisa is doing something she never imagined and training for her first bodybuilding competition in the new Fit Model division! In this episode, she’s sharing the mindset shifts, personal challenges, and deeper motivations behind her decision. This isn’t about chasing a younger version of herself, it’s about proving that growth, strength, and transformation are possible at any age. Lisa dives into t...

Lisa Dupree celebrates the 50th episode and three-year anniversary of Midlife Mojo ! She shares a heartfelt thank-you to listeners and reflects on major life changes, including leaving a 17-year career, moving to a new state, launching a bakery business, and preparing for her first-ever physique competition. Lisa discusses the importance of stepping beyond comfort zones for true growth and announc...

Menopause is often shrouded in confusion and silence. In this episode, host Lisa DuPree sits down with Carin Luna-Ostaseski, founder of Hot or Just Me?, to discuss the realities of perimenopause and menopause, the symptoms women experience, and the lifestyle changes that can make a difference. From managing hot flashes and sleep disturbances to navigating intimacy and finding the right healthcare...

Feeling like you've tried everything, but the weight just won’t budge after 50? You’re not imagining it. What worked in your 30s and 40s just doesn’t cut it anymore—but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck.  In this episode, Lisa DuPree tackles two of the most common struggles for midlife women: why weight loss feels so frustrating and why exercise alone isn’t enough to lose stubborn belly fat. She...

Valentine’s Day usually focuses on romantic love, but what about self-love? In this episode, Lisa shifts the conversation inward, exploring the most important relationship of all - the one you have with yourself as she unpacks how self-love fuels confidence, resilience, and empowerment, especially for women over 50. From redefining strength to embracing body appreciation, Lisa shares practical str...

Are you tired of feeling fatigued, struggling with sleep, or battling changes in weight that feel out of your control? In this episode, Lisa DuPree dives into the essentials of hormonal health for women in midlife. Backed by years of experience as a certified exercise physiologist and health coach, Lisa shares four simple yet science-backed habits to help you naturally balance your hormones. You’l...

In this episode, Lisa dives into the science of fat loss for women over 50, debunking myths about cardio and highlighting six lifestyle changes that can help you achieve sustainable results. From prioritizing protein to improving sleep quality, Lisa shares actionable steps that are easy to incorporate into your daily life. If you’re tired of trendy diets and hours of cardio, this episode is your r...

In this episode, Lisa dives into how rethinking traditional New Year’s resolutions and embracing your natural tendencies can unlock your most successful year yet. With decades of experience behind you, your mature brain is more adaptable than you might think. Discover how two game-changing strategies, temptation bundling and habit stacking, can help you turn your goals into reality without needing...

This episode guides you through a powerful process of conducting a personal health and fitness audit for the past year. Host Lisa DuPree walks you through actionable steps to uncover insights from the past year, celebrate wins, and plan for success in 2025. Whether you’ve faced challenges, built healthy habits, or are navigating the unique responsibilities of midlife, this episode will inspire you...

Explore how exercise can be a powerful tool for boosting energy and confidence during midlife. Lisa shares why movement is one of the most effective ways to combat fatigue, sharpen mental clarity, and enhance mood. She also discusses the connection between fitness and self-confidence, explaining how building strength and achieving exercise goals can positively impact how you feel about yourself. L...

In this episode, you'll get five practical strategies to help you maintain a consistent workout routine, even when life gets busy. With the holiday season approaching, it’s all too easy to let fitness slip through the cracks. Whether you're balancing a demanding job, family, or a bustling social calendar, these tips will help you prioritize exercising without feeling overwhelmed. From sc...

In this episode, host Lisa DuPree breaks down the most effective exercise strategy for women over 50 looking to burn fat and build lean muscle, especially through menopause. Drawing from her own experience, Lisa explains why traditional workout routines might stop working and introduces a smarter, targeted approach that includes strength training, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and low-i...

In this episode, you'll discover why strength training is an essential part of a fitness routine for women over 50. You’ll learn how it can help you maintain muscle mass, improve metabolism, and boost your overall independence. With strength training, you can prevent muscle loss (sarcopenia), improve bone density, and enhance your long-term quality of life. Lisa also explains how strength tra...

In this empowering episode, host Lisa DuPree breaks down the myth that it’s “too late” to prioritize fitness and wellness after menopause. Lisa shares personal stories and actionable tips to help women in midlife break free from this mindset. Whether you’ve been inactive or feel past your prime, Lisa encourages listeners to challenge the “too old” mindset and refocus on achievable health goals. Sh...

In this special episode of Midlife Mojo, host Lisa DuPree welcomes career coach Agnes Trinh Mackintosh, a certified professional coach and founder of Career Rescripted to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of navigating career changes in your 40s and 50s. Agnes shares insights from her own experiences, strategies for gaining clarity during transitions, and the importance of aligning c...

Is your daily or weekly routine working against you instead of for you?  This episode of Midlife Mojo provides practical tips for creating a balanced, sustainable routine that aligns with your current goals and circumstances. Lisa emphasizes the importance of long-term consistency over short-term intensity, offering actionable strategies to help women over 50 stay focused and energized.  From iden...

Ready to embrace a new chapter in your life but unsure how to make it happen? This episode offers the guidance you need to move forward with purpose! Lisa dives deep into the challenges and opportunities that midlife transitions present. Reflecting on her own experiences after retiring from a long-held position, she shares practical advice on how to navigate significant life changes, redefine your...

In this episode of Midlife Mojo, host Lisa DuPree discusses the pitfalls of calorie counting for women over 50. She explores three main issues: its potential to trigger negative emotions due to past restrictive diets, the difficulty of accurately estimating calories, and the limitations of online calorie calculators.  Lisa offers alternative strategies for achieving health and fitness goals, empha...

In this episode of Midlife Mojo, you’ll learn why women over 50 are better served by focusing on fat loss rather than just weight loss. Lisa highlights the importance of targeting adipose tissue, which preserves muscle mass and bone density, especially crucial during menopause.  The episode covers strategies for effective fat loss, such as strength training, consuming a protein-rich diet, incorpor...

Have you ever wondered how much of a difference working with a coach could make in your health and fitness journey? In today’s episode, we explore why having a coach can be a game changer. Join host Lisa DuPree as she shares her personal experiences of hiring coaches for her goals, and how their specialized knowledge has helped has helped her tackle new challenges and make significant progress on...

The Midlife Mojo podcast has reached a big milestone - turning 2 years old!  In this short bonus episode, host Lisa DuPree announces exciting changes coming to the show, including a revamped description and new cover art. The fresh description encapsulates the core mission of the podcast - helping women in their 50s confidently navigate common midlife challenges like weight gain, low energy, stres...

Pursuing health and fitness goals can be incredibly challenging, especially for women over fifty. Injury, illness, work stress, and family responsibilities can derail progress and shake your confidence, leading to self-doubt and the temptation to give up. The frustration of not seeing results can test your motivation and commitment. Staying consistent can feel overwhelming when obstacles emerge. T...

Starting to work toward a big goal is exciting, but sustaining effort is tough. Motivation fades, obstacles arise. How can you stay on track over the long haul?  In this episode, Lisa talks about her recent experience with this, offering key mindset shifts and practical strategies for consistency, self-compassion, and routine. In this episode:  The Power of Momentum - Motivation ebbs and flows nat...

This is part 3 of 3 in the special "power replay" series  "From Holiday Pressure to Purposeful Mindset".  This series brings back the best episodes with tips to beat holiday stress, goal setting with the latest science, and ideas for nailing a success mindset when the calendar resets. In this episode you'll learn about one of the biggest things that tends to get overlooked...

This is part 2 of a special "power replay" series  "From Holiday Pressure to Purposeful Mindset".  This series brings back the best episodes with tips to beat holiday stress, goal setting with the latest science, and ideas for nailing a success mindset when the calendar resets. You don’t need more discipline, more willpower or a complete overhaul your whole life to become fit a...