The Flipping 50 Show

Strength training sessions for menopause optimization are different. They’re different than you’ve ever done in your life, different than a man of your same age. But repeatedly this question comes up, so I’m paying tribute to it again. Because if we get it wrong we risk losing the benefits we’re really after from strength training and blowing it by turning it into endurance work.   00:00 The Quest...

Eating disorder recovery may not be your first concern. But you’d be surprised at the percent of midlife women triggered into eating disruption again or for the first time.  In this episode we discuss so much more than eating disorder recovery and truly define what is eating disorder, what is disordered vs emotional eating. For every woman nurturing herself or others, this episode has value.  My G...

When you redefine aging for yourself, you may have to swim upstream. There will be resistance: your own as well as others. Having always had certain examples of aging, and a few examples unique to it, to redefine aging you’ll first have to imagine it. 00:00 What do you see? If you’re in a certain relationship or a career, you’ve often without even realizing it defined yourself by those traits. You...

A hidden cause of your weight loss resistance could be low-level chronic inflammation. Or for you, it could be the aches of the knees or hips. In this episode, I interview naturopath Elizabeth Yarnell.  00:00 We’ll define inflammation and discuss how it starts, what increases it and how to reduce yours. If you aren’t feeling yourself or exercise isn’t feeling enjoyable, this may be a topic to expl...

More strength and less cardio in menopause is not an easy pill to swallow for many of you listeners. Until you do. Until it feels good to feel good and you realize that being tired all the time isn’t necessary, required, or even going to work to optimize your weight and body composition.  00:00 This interview episode with Dr. Stacy Sims will help you understand the physiology behind the need for a...

It’s hard to change your health because it’s hard to change your health habits. Even when you want to.  00:00 It takes time to formulate new habits as an adult. You have a routine way of doing so many things that have become almost automatic.   You shower and get dressed in a certain way. Maybe it’s the first thing and maybe for you, you like to have a cup of coffee first. You do your hair and you...

Who needs this episode all about electrolytes after 50?  If you are still drinking those ooy guey or artificially sweetened drinks to rehydrate…  If you are still dropping tablets with chemicals into water to hydrate…  And if you’re not on a daily basis using electrolytes to your advantage… thinking that you only need them if you’re going for a hike or bike?  00:00 Then this all about electrolytes...

Midlife hormones can throw a wrench in your otherwise smooth path. Even fitness pros aren’t immune to hormone changes!   I recently had a conversation with a fellow female fitness pro and she expressed the same sentiment I had. Both of us sailed smoothly through perimenopause, outside of well for me midlife stress that brought about 8 major changes in 14 months… except for THAT.   And then, there...

What is healthy enough? How would you define it for yourself? If you are able to, I highly encourage you to hit pause right now. Think about it. What’s your definition of “healthy enough?” OKAY, go.  00:00 Are you back? I hope you did it. As simple as it may sound, it’s a deep question. Really. If you don’t know, after all, you can’t really go running toward a goal.  Yet, a lot of us do. We stay i...

Oxidative stress is in part an effect of aging and can be an effect of poor lifestyle, even overtraining or over-exercise. In this episode I talk with a true science geek … and we break it down.  00:00 In this episode, we talk about how to encourage natural hair growth, reduce gray hair, boost libido and reduce fine lines around the eyes and mouth.  Now my science guy didn’t lead with that, so you...

Two listener questions beg the answer to the best exercise schedule at midlife. So, in this episode, I’ll share the answer to both and reflect on the science of frequency and intensity of the variables leading to fitness for women in midlife. To do that I’ll define it for you in case you’re wondering just what is that? The questions:   00:00 03:48 What is the best exercise schedule for midlife wom...

Not many people listening, or living, don’t know Men Are from Mars, Women Are From Venus, the famous book by Dr. John Gray. It’s my honor to interview him on this episode.  00:00 Dr. Gray is the quintessential relationship expert. He’s also an active health and wellness advocate and he’s talking now and has always been, about hormones.  Are you tempted by a juicy little piece of gossip? Or know so...

Weight loss for women over 50 is illusive. Right? What you used to do doesn’t work anymore. They talk of inflammation, and yet you don’t feel badly when you eat the foods they suggest cause it. If you’re feeling torn between what you’re reading, hearing, and old school lessons or lifelong habits, this may help you understand the connection between gut health and weight loss for women over 50.  00:...

One of the hardest lessons for women to learn is that you have to eat for strength training to work. The first inclination is to “eat less and exercise more.” Of course, it’s been the message on social and unfortunately, even from the fitness industry, for years. 00:00 This episode and my guest will dispel those age-old myths. We’re going to look at the needs of women over 40, and discuss what lif...

If you’ve tried to make dietary, exercise, or lifestyle habit changes and experienced weight loss failure, this is for you. I have a guest today who is a Flipping 50 Cafe member.  I? I didn’t get in a word edgewise and that is just fine. You’ll hear Victoria tell us that she’s an introvert. I call BS. And that’s okay. Because what she has to say, you want to hear. Her conviction is obvious and con...

Leptin resistance can be a big part of weight loss resistance. Could it be your challenge? Listen to this episode to find out.  00:00 Of the many hormones (and cascade of events) influenced by cortisol, leptin is one. It can mean you find it hard to push away from the table or find yourself looking for food again soon after a meal.  But what do you do about leptin resistance if you do have it? We...

Would you define yours as a healthy lifestyle? It’s one of those things that can be illusive. That is, the finish line keeps moving away from you like your own handheld out in front of you would. 00:00 Before we open I invite you to come up with an answer to this… You’ve been tasked with creating the Wikipedia definition of “healthy lifestyle.” What do you write?  I’m thinking you better push paus...

Hormone balance is such a buzzword. What if I told you that you could balance six hormones in seven days? My guest speaks our Flipping 50 language. She’s resolved her own hormone balance issues and now naturally for almost two decades, is, in turn, helping other women do the same.  00:00 Stay tuned til the end of this relatively short podcast where we truly answer how to balance hormones naturally...

From a listener in the Flipping 50 Insider’s Group: It would be great if Debra could share some information about common exercise injuries.  So here it is and I’m diving right in after this invitation. I’ve been sharing soundbites of short exercise tips on Instagram at @flipping50tv. I invite you to IG to see all of those. If there’s a particular exercise that you’re looking for, chances are I’ve...

Are your hormones at menopause causing a roller coaster? Is it your skinny jeans or your genetic genes? What is missing when we’re trying to eat well, and truly understanding what that is, exercise, and truly discovering what that is for you now but making only minor changes?   00:00 If it feels like you’re in a marathon when innocent bystanders sitting comfortably on the curb tell you it’s right...

Before we launch into this episode, I want to set this up for you: it’s not about weight. It IS about your health. It’s about your life and you living it. There are a lot of unhappy skinny people. There have been a lot of fat people who’ve lost weight that fear regaining and still don’t love themselves or their life.  00:00 So, my hope is that before you listen to this episode about hitting a weig...

Love your midlife body? It’s not like a pair of broken-in shoes, is it? We tend to find flaws more often than appreciation if we’re not consciously working on a positive attitude. If you struggle with exercise, weight, or habits that support an optimal weight, then this may be for you.  00:00 We’re talking about a topic women don’t talk about regularly amongst themselves. They also don’t talk abou...

What happens after a betrayal? And what qualifies as a betrayal? Is it when your sister breaks a promise or your parents fail to accept your partner? Is it when a friend fails to be there for you during a time of need? Is it when someone keeps the truth from you for years yet claims it’s not a lie?  [00:00] We’ve all been betrayed by someone in our lives. Some small betrayals happen regularly. Oth...

Your underlying reason for weight gain may not be a lack of motivation or discipline. It may not be that you don’t have willpower. It may not be that you’re not exercising enough.  [00:00] While there can be many reasons beyond what you eat that cause weight gain, few of us take a good look at why we eat. It’s there. It’s a stressful time. It looks so good. It’s comforting, even if only momentaril...

Could your healthy foods cause fat gains or prevent fat loss? Are you possibly experiencing gas, bloating, and diarrhea because of what you’ve known as healthy foods? It turns out yes. There are 4 main categories of foods that are the potential cause of health issues for you. In this episode, we discuss healthy foods could cause fat, how to know, and what to do about it.  [01:10] My Guest:  Sara B...