The Flipping 50 Show

Have you accepted your chronic symptoms as your “normal” simply because there were no answers when you sought help? Let’s put an end to that right now! One of the reasons I so often hear, “what I used to do that worked doesn’t work any more” is not just a shift in hormones, it’s that some chronic symptoms you may have settled for are causing a domino effect on your health otherwise.  It may be tha...

This gratitude episode in honor of Thanksgiving weekend is a diversion from for the holiday.  Thanksgiving past. Ten years ago I enjoyed Thanksgiving, without my family, with 1500 new acquaintances at an all-inclusive buffet in Cozumel. That trip was the beginning of something very different for me. Changing the environment gives you a unique perspective that you may never have had time or ability...

Sexy menopause? Does that sound like an oxymoron? My guest found her sexy menopause and believed in the need for menopause advocates so much she gave up her chiropractor license and committed to coaching.  My Guest:  Dr. Kim Norman is a holistic doctor. She practiced chiropractic for almost 30 years specializing in nutrition. Dr. Kim is also certified in acupuncture and NAET. She is an internation...

Your brain health may need this.    Never has a client said, I love taking supplements. Frequently I’ve heard, but I eat healthy and choose to get my nutrients from food.    And I get it. However, wow in 2022 that can be a challenge. I did ask my guest, neurologist, Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD about these and so much more. If you want to know from a brain standpoint the amounts of various nutrien...

Color has so much more to it than your favorite color and truly may be the key to better relationships, businesses, and feeling confidence and powerful.  It’s not just one favorite color, but a family of colors that are about you, for you and cheering in your corner. You can choose to relate best, to have more power, or to command attention and authority while being authentic.  Want a compliment l...

My sister-in-law was a rockstar mom. She cooked organ meats for my niece. Who is to this day healthy, resilient and as strong a woman as I know.  I did not do this for my son. Just saying. I loved the idea of making my own baby food. I just never did it. Can you relate?  And I personally, cringed… and begged for an invitation to my next door neighbor’s house for dinner when my mom occasionally ser...

Are you leaking your power? Giving it up and reacting or overreacting?  In heated moments, with piles of situational stressors upon you, it’s one thing to try to react less and another to do it.  My guest is an executive coach for female leaders and has the anecdote for that. We’re diving into how you can step into your power.  Retired? Stay with us. You run the home, you influence 85% of househol...

Who didn’t adopt at-home wellness habits or realize the need for them during the pandemic? It became obvious that your health care is your business.  The bio for my guest is not going to sound like that of other guests. In fact, if you’re new you may wonder if this is the right podcast, the one about fitness and health for women in menopause.  And that would be a yes.  And I encourage you to stick...

Midlife stress is a killer for some of us. It may ebb and flow. It may settle in for a spell, but it’s a part of life for all of us. How we handle it of course depends on: our awareness of the sources willingness to do something about the sources ability to create selfcare strategies to balance those sources that we wouldn’t wish away or can’t.  My guest today wants you to know you can turn midlif...

Sleep through menopause? Whether you’re thinking, but how? Or you’re already sleeping well - for the moment - stay tuned. My guest is a Functional doctor who really specializes in supporting her clients through hormone imbalance, including those that can start because of sleep or those that are worsened because of sleep.  Regardless of which way we think about the consensus for us at all ages is s...

Even if improving hypothyroidism is not currently a concern for you, stick around and listen to this episode. This “expert” came to her expertise naturally and she’s sharing her health journey with you. She echoes recent podcast guests and stories of health concerns, health issues and solutions of women and how they’ve taken control back. They’ve realized not just that your health is your responsi...

The definition, the lesser-known causes, the medications, the solutions .. it’s all about bone health in this episode. I have with me a guest that is both going to shock you and that you’ll love.  Whether you’ve got osteoporosis, or osteopenia, you’re concerned about bone health and preventing it, this is for you. It will also be something you want to share with your daughters, or daughter-in-laws...

The reason you can’t lose weight in menopause is not all hormone related.  It might be your mom, your dad, your memories, and it is definitely your thoughts and feelings around food.  A woman recently shared her experience in a new weight loss program and put it to the test when she traveled for nearly 3 weeks, including to Europe. She empowered herself to participate in everything, though not ove...

What’s your hypothalamus, what’s it do, and how valuable is it to in menopause? We answer those questions on this episode.  I’ll share links in the show notes with you for the online measure of  Underwater weighing has been for 30 years labeled as the “gold standard” of body composition measurement. However, I wouldn’t run off and find a university exercise clinic that does it and think this is go...

What if creativity matters more now than ever and if could make everything including work, more fun? Recently in a podcast with Dr. John Gray (link below), he shared how to make things on your “to do” list more hormone-balancing for you. There was so much goodness in that episode you might have missed it. If so, go back and listen, because the tip is so important we really touch on it again today....

This episode is about morning routines, training to fatigue, and defining “fueled.” They may seem like unrelated topics yet they are from our pool of Flipping 50 Insiders questions. And you may have them too!  In this episode I answer 3 community questions so that you too can hear the answers. Share  your question too by joining our Flipping50 Insiders group or by leaving a question or comment bel...

Genetics of metabolism are not static. You do have a uniqueness to the way you burn calories from food and metabolize carbs, fat, proteins. Weight loss for women over 40 can be suddenly tricky. Today we’re going to discuss the importance of genetics of metabolism so that, you don’t just have to look at what is, but that you can change the expression of your genetics and optimize your habits for yo...

If you are a midlife woman I’m going to share some success stories here I think that you will love. With each, I’m going to share a research study linking to why and what happened. These successes are no accidents. I also want you to know that these women before they started strength training, weren’t. Obvious, right? But we forget it. We think, well that’s because they’ve always done it.  We all...

Menopause Relief is not new here. Adaptogens are not a new topic here. Yet, because the impression I have is that many women in our community have heard the word, they would have a hard time defining the term for a friend.  So in fact you’ll hear me ask that straight off and that was for you. If you’re new to adaptogens you’ll be in good company. If you’ve been using them for years right along wit...

Short workouts for women over 50 sound like a dream? Let’s talk time. Warning: This may trigger you. It may trigger comments from trainers who disagree or have said short(er) programs. I know you love short workouts. I’m frequently asked for 30-minute workouts. Here’s the thing, it’s almost impossible. EXCEPT, for those who aren’t doing anything. STARTING low to moderate frequency or duration exer...

Women’s health management is usually, well a woman’s job. So if you’re in charge and not doing so great, what then?  When was the last time you had an eye exam? Pap smear? Mammogram? Are you due for any tests? If your dog or children were would you allow that?  If you manage health for your family as many women do, this is for you. My guest wrote the book about how to manage health better. In this...

Menopause is terrible! This is awful! Just a couple of the comments I’ve recently seen women posting. So if it’s you, I’m not calling you out without respect. I am though, calling you out. We are an exclusively made-for-menopause based-on-research on midlife women fitness business, training and supporting fitness professionals working with women midlife too. So we are bound to hear the ups and dow...

Changes in hormones and skin that occur with midlife tend to hit women at varying times. For some women there’s a dramatic change when estrogen levels drop. Skin becomes noticeably thinner and this is when I hear more women ask for help with cellulite that wasn’t visible before.  For other women it’s a roller-coaster ride of hormones and skin problems start or worsen if they did exist before.  Hor...

I swear by my infrared sauna (In fact, recently my hormones were off due to supply-change issue resulting in a change of the type of estrogen I was given. My skin- breakouts – and water retention were the worst. I used my solo sauna for 14 days in a row and got a lot of relief and quick healing for my stressed skin). Saunas are gold for so many reasons. For more on what exactly they do for you and...

What’s the relationship between iodine and thyroid health? That’s our conversation today. The explanation provided by my guest (returning guest, Sara Banta) makes a complicated, integrated process of body functions much easier to understand.  My Guest:  Sara Banta is the owner of Accelerated Health Products in addition to the host of Accelerated Health Radio and TV. She helps her clients and liste...