The Flipping 50 Show

What do you wish you’d known about menopause before you got here? Will you pass on information to your daughter differently? Here’s one chance. This episode is a fun jaunt both into the deep wants and wishes we all feel and some of us express.  We do a fun rapid fire game where I list symptoms of menopause and Dr. Stills fires back what it makes her consider first.  This episode is sponsored by th...

It’s Q and A time again and this time it’s a round up of 5 menopause fitness questions. I got these from our Flipping 50 Insiders group on Facebook. If you’re there or you’re commenting on the show notes themselves, we often pick those questions precisely for episodes like this. These are some of your favorite episodes based on the downloads!  Thank you by the way for sharing, it really helps you...

If you need just one more little nudge to get out the door, or turn on the exercise video today, this post is full of reasons to exercise after 50… unrelated to weight loss. Though, full-disclaimer, weight control, specifically body composition is always a benefit if your dose-response ratio is right.  An article in the NYTimes Well post on August 24 got the attention of exercisers. The article re...

If you’re tired all the time, the fastest way to make progress is to stop.  Truth. Women currently in midlife can have limited beliefs about exercise.  If these ring true for you in spite of feeling more tired then stay tuned:  [Limiting Beliefs]  I have to exercise because I want to lose weight  I need to push through the exercise in spite of being tired all the time.  When I get more fit I won’t...

Are you familiar with PRP therapy? How about shockwave therapy? My guest today and I break down the what, why and when… as well as the who is and isn’t a candidate for it. If you’ve got questions about these treatments and certain chronic issues like plantar fasciitis, hip bursitis, or carpal tunnel syndrome… or you’re interested in a little vampire facial … this is your episode!  Need an easy way...

Running and Returning is a book, a story, and a glimpse into the tapestry of life for now 61-yr-old runner, Vicki Hunter. Vicki is a prior fellow trainer I met in at RallySport in Boulder. She has recently published a book and whether you are a runner like Vicki, a parent of a child with addiction, or none of the above… this episode is one you’ll identify with.  Vicki’s story is testimony to the r...

In this episode we unpack the importance of mitochondria.  Inside you lies something so important it controls your energy, health, and longevity.  Mitochondria, I was taught back in 1984 as a sophomore in Kinesiology, are responsible for energy production.  Science has discovered that disease and aging is controlled by our mitochondria DNA. But the trillions of mitochondria in our cells do far mor...

During the decade I’ve been hosting anywhere from 1-4 podcast interviews a week, never have I had the pleasure of introducing someone who's title includes "professional interviewer." I was intrigued and who could not be at a title like this. She not only is just that, you’ll learn how she created that role herself, but how she was at rock bottom and from it rose up, took responsibility, and change...

Today we explore the psychology of aging with a guest you’re going to want to pay attention to.  She’s 93. She’s still getting herself booked on podcasts. She’s a wonderful interviewee and a practicing life coach.  If you don’t think that just set the bar a little higher on how you’ll spend your next 40  years I don’t know what will.  00:00 My Guest:  Eileen Greene is an empowered and fearless wom...

This episode is packed with info about CREATINE Supplementation Over 50. I’ve been asked about creatine. I talked about it at the Flipping 50 April master class series (This topic comes up frequently in our masterclasses the second Wednesday of each month. Watch the banners at top of site or if you’re already on our email subscribers list, you’ll be invited. To join that list link here). I shared...

Libido and hormone balance questions were at the top of the list for our community members.  Today you want to plan a long hike. Take us with you. Then share it with a friend and listen together after they listen. If you’re listening for yourself, you’re still going to want to hit replay.  What I love as much as anything about this episode is Dr John Gray became popular in the 80’s and 90’s. Today...

Oral health and hormones? Yes! Changes with hormones can affect your smile! Yes! I don’t know about you, but one thing I’d love to have and so appreciate is a brighter smile. I got a mouthful today from my guest. If you think, I’ve got a dentist, I’ve got great teeth, don’t go away just yet! Seriously, you’re going to find some answers to questions you didn’t know to ask in this episode.  I ask ab...

On the daily, many of us think about weight, belly fat, changes in our skin and if you’re forgetful, maybe you think about dementia or how to prevent Alzheimer's. But for those of us with a genetic predisposition, who may have been caregivers for aging parents or loved ones, or work with older adults as a part of their job, preventing Alzheimer’s is a more prominent thought.  One of the greatest f...

I’m responding in this podcast due to an overwhelming number of questions in response to a post on social media.  Are you on TikTok? Instagram? Use YouTube? You’ll see some regular snippets of workouts and workout tips there! I’m @flipping50tv everywhere!  Let’s dive into this episode. Ironically for a quick social post, there is a lot to unpack and you don’t want to be too quick to follow someone...

Women in midlife pursuing fitness, we apologize. We’ve made it a challenge. You’re at choice. You can choose what you want and buy what you need. But it can be hard to buy what you need unless you know to ask the right questions.  In this episode I want to point out a few places where you might after this episode, look deeper, filter more, vet resources for yourself better.  I also want to revisit...

“Let’s get physical, physical… let me hear your body talk!” Grab Your Leggings! Cue Olivia Newton-John! The author of Let’s Get Physical is in the house! This interview promises to take you back, like flash-back potentially. You’ll recognize some of the names and some historic women’s fitness icons will be new.  Are you getting physical? This episode is sponsored by the Flipping 50 5 Day Flip.  Bo...

During this episode I’m going to provide you with the insight on 3 menopause fitness makeovers. Without disclosing or intruding on client confidentiality these three represent unique situations not uncommon in the 25 years I’ve been coaching midlife women. In the last decade, I’ve grown far more knowledgeable about how to help and the science behind both the stuck and the tools to get unstuck.  00...

Using health benefits for personal training? At one point this was wishful thinking. Get sick, they said, then you can use those flex benefits. Gain weight, lose muscle and strength, then come back was essentially the message.  Ever wished you could use your flex benefits toward your personal training and run into obstacles and red tape? Well, you’re going to want to tune in because the world has...

As a midlife woman your diabetes risk increases as hormones change. This episode intends to help you realize that you are in control. We include what may be reminders for many of you, or new points of awareness for others. This may be for you or for loved ones struggling with insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, or diabetes. In this episode I interview Dr. John Whyte, the Chief Medical Officer for We...

Recent studies (since 2019) provide more clues about the effects of hormones on muscle: The ability to build it The loss of it Plus, in this episode I provide suggestions on what to do that is also noted by science as proven protocols. Study 1 Treating women post menopause with either a placebo or estradiol, the estradiol subjects increased their muscle mass. Adequate exercise is also important: e...

Welcome to this episode, and this movement of ageism dismantled.  How does it show up? Are you more ageist than you think? A recent solo podcast I did on this topic got a lot of attention. In our own Flipping 50 membership I regularly spot women being ageist in reference to themselves.  This episode is about helping change the value of you right now. We’ll define ageism and talk about who does it...

What midlife fitness changes do the pros make? Today I’m talking to a fitness industry leader about how she’s embraced each decade, while running a business, in fact doing a lot of pivoting as we all have.  When you’re an influencer and leader of many, in the spotlight in many ways, busy and then some, how do you prioritize and modify for midlife fitness changes? I ask her.  My Guest:  Sara Kooper...

If you’ve been a long-time listener, and you’ve heard episodes discussing hormones, and hormone therapy options to fix your hormones stay put because you haven’t heard this. No one has talked about this on Flipping 50 before. In all the episodes I’ve discussed and similar discussions about micronutrients I’ve had with clients, it’s never come up regarding how to fix your hormones. So, stay tuned. ...

 I’ve been asked frequently if I still do private coaching sessions. The answer is I do. I’m reframing how though.  I’ve had to guard my time to start, grow and manage a team where we not only offer the first and only exclusively made-for-menopause fitness membership in the world, I train trainers and health coaches so more women have optimal choices for the way they want to train and learn.   I’v...

Looking for a motivation source? Many listeners ask me, how do you stay motivated to exercise?  Meaning, not me,  but for them. If you’re asking the same, today’s podcasts offers an unlikely motivation source. It’s certainly not my usual answer.  00:00 I’d offer something like choosing an activity you love, starting with just 5 or 10 minutes, and pairing the exercise with something or someone you...