REDESIGNING MIDLIFE | Workout Motivation Over 50, Nutrition Facts, Health & Wellness, Fitness, Exercise Inspiration, Menopause Symptoms, Self-Care, Midlife Crisis

You feel like you have to have a clean slate to get started. Heaven forbid you start when it is messy. But let me tell you, the slate will never be clean and there will always be mess. You just have to do it.  Your body doesn’t care if you only have 15 minutes, it just wants you to move. It doesn’t care of you are only working out a couple of days if that’s all you have – it just wants you to do i...

In this interview with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, author of The Galveston Diet, she emphasizes the importance of moving away from calorie counting and focusing on quality nutrition and movement, especially during menopause. She confirms what we've all found out, that what worked for us in our thirties may not be effective anymore during menopause. Dr. Haver and I also discuss the challenges women...

So when you listen to the open of the show, do you ever listen to it? One of the statements in the open is “Do you wake up saying, I’m starting today and then end the day with I’ll start again tomorrow?” Is this you? Are you all fired up in the morning, but then your day goes sideways and you declare at the end of the day to write that one off and you’ll start again tomorrow? How many of us have h...

Writer and leading spokesperson for the emerging movement to raise awareness of ageism, Ashton Applewhite , is with me to help us recognize the stereotyping of people or groups of people based on their age. We talk about how to begin dealing with this bias through Acknowledgement, Integration, and Activism. If you would like to find or follow Ashton for more information, please find her at her web...

Would you start a new business that will cost you time and effort without a good business plan? NO, you wouldn't. Would you start a new health journey that will cost you time and effort without a plan? NO, you shouldn't. Anything you build on quicksand, will no prevail. You have to know where you are, where you want to go, how you are going to get there, how long it will take to get ther...

Welcome to your weekly Motivation to get your body moving! Working out, and sport in general, is meant to be a social event. It is the perfect activity to share commonalities with others like you.  They are the ones that know why you are doing what you do. They know the struggle. They know the rewards. They understand when you are having a good day and when you’re having a bad day. And best of all...

At a certain age, it is easy to throw it into cruise control and take our hands off the wheel. We feel we’ve conquered enough and want to sail through the rest of our years.  But where does this lead? What is the benefit of never being curious enough to learn or try something new? If we aren’t continually evolving into new versions of ourselves, we may get left behind. Thanks for listening - if yo...

Holistic Health Coach, Bria Gadd is here as we delve into the fascinating world of perimenopause and its often-misunderstood intricacies. Did you know that about 45% of women mistakenly think perimenopause and menopause are one and the same? Let's clear that up. Perimenopause is like a reverse puberty, hitting around age 35. It's when our reproductive hormones shift from ovaries to the a...

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the  the art of 'choosing again.' Remember that time you enthusiastically committed to a daily workout routine but ended up binge-watching cat videos instead? Yeah, we've all been there.  Alright, let’s pause for a flex moment here. You're on a noble quest for abs and vitality, and guess what? It’s like a real-life video game. You stumble...

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We thought that things would get less chaotic when our nest was empty and we could get back to the ease of September. But it didn’t happen. Empty holes have a way of attracting piles of dirt to fill it in. Same with time. When you have time available, it will fill faster than you can say “me time”. We get to this point in our lives, in midlife, and feel like we don’t have any real control and we’v...

In a recent heart-to-heart with my husband, Mike, I decided to crack the code on his motivation for maintaining his health. His response? Exercise is his ultimate drug – his way of scoring those sweet, legal endorphins. Essentially, he’s chasing that "exercise high," and honestly, who can blame him? Here's the kicker – it got me pondering. If exercise is the legal high, then I must...

In this fact-packed episode, we dive into the world of proteins, essential amino acids, and their impact on muscle synthesis. It's no secret that protein is a vital part of our diet, but do you really understand why? Angelo Keely, CEO of Kion, breaks down the key takeaways from our conversation: 🥩 Protein Unveiled : Did you know that a significant number of people aren't consuming enoug...

Tired of endless planning and procrastination? It’s time for a reality check. You've been stuck in a loop of intentions and diversions. The truth? You don’t need the perfect moment, or more tricks up your sleeve. Here's the blunt advice: Just. Fucking. Do. It. No countdowns, no elaborate plans. Take that one step. Challenge yourself to prove you can act without the usual excuses. And whe...

Menopause, the word that I'm using as a collective for the whole physical perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopausal journey, is quite a surprise if you aren't ready for it. Even if you think you're ready for it, you might not be.  And if you aren't ready for it, then the fella in your life is definitely not ready for it. It can be just as surprising to him as it is to you....

Women often wrestle with body image, aspiring to be smaller and chasing the elusive ideal of "skinny." However, let's shift the focus. What truly matters is being fit and strong . Losing weight might seem like the goal, but let's reframe it – aim to shed fat and gain functional strength.  Remember, skinny doesn't equate to healthy or strong. Research underscores that being...

Ever started a new fitness routine and suddenly felt the urge to splurge on top-of-the-line gear? You're not alone! But hold up, eager beaver – don't crown yourself champion of the shopping cart just yet. And don't fall into the trap of premature rewarding. Picture this: you pledge to conquer a mini-marathon, and your friends rain applause upon you. Bravo, future athlete! But wait,...

STRESS. It even sounds stressful. Today my guest, Stress and Lifestyle Management Coach Kathleen McDermott reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles during challenging times. Life is unpredictable and does not follow a set pattern. We often feel pressured to keep up a frantic pace in life, but sometimes all we need is to slow down and take time for ourselves. The culture of being constantl...

Was there someone at your school that you considered a bully?  This person had total control over how people felt about you and honestly about how you felt about yourself. A lot of times we weren’t able to succeed socially unless that bully allowed it to happen. And we hated it. And we hated that we allowed it to happen. When it comes to developing a habit of working out and getting into our best...

Empty Nest coach Allie Hill is back to shower us with love and best tips, strategies, and advice on how to survive an empty nest. 20 million kids are headed to college, which means 20-40 million parents on their own solo journey to deal with an empty nest. It's important to remember that you are not alone on this road, but that there is good support and excellent steps you can take to make it...

Is it weird to throw a menopause coming-out party for myself? Society makes a big deal out of when a girl starts her period and on this journey, but you when we reach the other side there is nothing - just crickets. I have been silently wishing and wanting to get to menopause for a while. I'm a late bloomer and it is time. And finally my time has come. And I am all about it. Finally reaching...

So I read something the other day and I’ve been thinking about it. Like a lot. It goes like this – If you are able to spot the greatness in others, some greatness already lives inside you.  We live in a time and age when people find it hard to spot the greatness in others, to be able to applaud them or be proud of them for it. Everyone is quick to tear each other down in order to feel good themsel...

I think it is very healthy to have a great balance of both short and long-term goals. And I do believe that if you are sincere about the goals that you set, there isn't any reason why you can't reach them if you work toward them. And that's the key, isn't it? Join in our lively discussion about goals and about some we may have for the rest of the year!  Midlife goals are GOOD!!...

Isn't the core just your abs? How important is the core as we age? How do we make sure that ours is strong and what exercises can we do? ALL answers that Vigeo trainer and nutrition coach Megan Dahlman has for us today. We are all very touchy about our midlife middles, but it is amazing the amount of confidence we can glean from just making sure that we keep our core nice and strong. And a st...

We've talked about it before. The word can’t. It doesn't have a shred of hope in it. And we use it a lot to talk about what we’re capable of and think we’re not capable of. Have you said any of the following?  I CAN’T cut give up carbs. I CAN’T lose weight. I CAN’T get up and workout in the morning. I CAN’T lift weights.  You’ve said these things to yourself so many times and for so long...