The Flipping 50 Show

The number one hormone to watch out for ... it's not what you think. My Guest: Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner, women’s hormone expert and the author of eight books: Her newest book, The Essential Oils Menopause Solution, focuses on solutions for women in perimenopause and menopause and her #1 National Bestselling book, The Essential Oils Hormone Solution, focuses on balancing women...

The average weight gain during the pandemic was 1.5 lbs. a month according to a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. As of May 2021, that’s 20 lbs. The results were gathered by monitoring Smart Scales using Bluetooth technology with the permission of scale owners. Subjects were Smart Scale owners mean age 51. Shelter in place (SIP) orders were combined with stockpiles o...

Wonder how many repetitions to fatigue you should do? You're not alone. This Flipping 50 community question comes from Shelly and our Insiders Facebook group. (link below)  The Question: "20 for a set or a full minute, am I using too heavy of weights if I fatigue at 6 or 7? Maybe better question is “is there a MINIMUM number of reps [I] should be doing?” And then do I just wait as Debra finishes u...

Thriving relationships with anyone else start with the one you have with yourself. Your physical body and the nurturing you give it and your mind are propelling you forward or holding you back.  My guest Sandy Sembler is an internationally recognized embodiment & feminine coach and creator of the SakredShe program, empowering women to “break up” with toxic patterns limiting their love, business, a...

Warning! If you believe any of these myths about strength training, my goal is to turn your thoughts before you're finished listening. If you're here, happening to read the show notes, and you're not strength training, I made this with you in mind. But, there are three other women that I want to reach. Are you here?  the woman who thinks yoga, Pilates, or walking are enough the woman who thinks sh...

If you’re looking at exercise choices thinking you want cardio for fat loss, let’s break that down. In this episode I’ll share: The myth came from … More calories burned during cardio than weight training The calories in calories out myth Why the myth still exists Doctors still give the advice Trainers still give this advice The advice isn’t ALL wrong... but without this… What We Really Want What...

The best nutrient is pleasure? According to my guest on this episode, it’s so. Once you understand the reason why, I think you’ll be hooked. During nutrition month it was a given that I host a dietitian. I found the perfectly unique expert. I absolutely loved this discussion with my guest. I think you’ll discover that our short list of questions winds us up in a discussion that isn’t just about nu...

What is CoQ10, what's its function, and what other supplements could still be helpful in boosting immunity (or natural detox) now?  That's the topic of this episode with my friend and detox expert, Bridgit Danner. Inspired by a post she did in February, heart health month, I reached out to her. It dawned on me that though we all got serious about supplements a year ago, we've relaxed, many of us....

Post exercise protein is a topic that I revisit regularly. It’s nutrition month as I release this episode, and we’re talking strength training a lot this month because STRONGER is open for enrollment. In this episode I’m talking all about the ways to optimize your pre-and post exercise protein meal. I’ll also reveal a few things that may be going wrong if you’re not seeing results. STRONGER: Tone...

To digest better, reduce bloat, and ultimately help the side effects that occur if you’re not digesting, and resting, well, I have a special guest in this episode. She’s one of my favorite essential oil gurus. Of the most common complaints among women in our Flipping 50 community and women I’ve worked with over more than 3 decades, is gut issues. Often women put up with constipation, diarrhea, gas...

Midlife weight gain occurs for many women during menopause and it’s compounding an already-present problem of weight gain that begins in your 30s (if you let it). But as this post will share, it’s not the 10lb problem it seems. It’s worse. In the aging process a gradual creep of weight is not what it seems. A weight gain of 10 lbs. per decade that is the average is really a 20 lb. body composition...

Now, 12 months from the start of this pandemic, vaccines are rolling out. Whether you're eligible in your state or not you may still be wondering if it's the right thing to do, or what to expect.  This episode is nothing but a discussion. It's firsthand recount of participation in a study from an expert with the ability to interpret the science. She's also a mom, wife, sister, daughter who wants t...

Estrogen dominance is such an important health concern for women today. It’s not only the signs and symptoms that interrupt the quality of your daily life now, and hi-jack your best intentions for exercise. Your future health is also a concern. You’ll hear more in this episode. This episode is brought to you by Flipping 50’s Fiber Boost. It’s a convenient way to boost your daily fiber intake, gent...

If you fear a osteoporosis diagnosis or you’ve had one, you’ll want to listen to this podcast and use the resources I’ve listed in the show notes. They range from a link to the supplement, a short 4 session program, a master class and another podcast episode. Choose to listen today and you’ll be inspired by a fantastic example of how a busy business owner boosted her bone density while exercising...

Could knowing your DNA or genetics optimize your exercise programming? I’m a fan of course. DNA testing results can be an eye-opener about exercise, as well as optimal eating, sleep, and even supplementation considerations. What are you predisposed for? Beyond that is the subtitle today, why some people get fatter with more exercise, that got your attention. You'll love this episode with my guest...

Feel like calorie restriction that cuts you down to 500 calories a day is too extreme for you? Or that it would throw you back into that 80s diet mentality you had? There’s a lot of confusion about intermittent fasting and I’ve fielded more than a few questions since my intermittent fasting & exercise master class recently. No matter when you’re listening to this however, intermittent fasting isn’...

Whether you're an anti-aging or, like me, a pro-aging advocate you're going to love this episode. My Guest: An honors English graduate from Tufts University, Dr. Stephen Petteruti continued on to medical school to become a Family Practice Physician. In 2014, with a holistic, patient-centered approach, Dr. Petteruti launched Intellectual Medicine 120—offering concierge medical services, functional ...

Got cravings in menopause? What could that mean for you? I’m answering questions from our Flipping 50 Insiders group.  Here are the questions I responded to in this episode: I did a Gene-o type[DNA] with you a few years ago, I need to take omegas, what do you recommend and can flax oil be a part of my health foods in a meal as an added fat?? -Connie What’s the best workout formula for menopausal w...

Visceral belly fat at one time in my career was something that required an explanation. Back in the 90’s and early 2000s we began talking about it as the low and non-fat era gave way to increasing obesity numbers not just in adults but children. And now, here we are, many women, who never experienced a problem with visceral belly fat, just maybe a muffin top, or baby weight, are finding menopause...

 I’ve got 5 menopause fitness questions all cued up today. In this roundup from our Flipping 50 Insiders, Instagram, and iTunes comments I’m answering 5 questions. I bet one or more of them is a lingering question for you too, or you’ll love listening to confirm what you thought all along was spot on. And I’ll link to each of these too if you’re not following and want to hang out to see a positive...

This listener question comes from a new listener and asks about balanced eating, and examples of good workouts if you don’t have weight to lose. She cleverly packed a lot of questions into her “ask.”  I answer the majority of them here. I hope you find it helpful to listen to this … and get a little more information in the resources for this episode too. I just recently found your podcast by doing...

Boosting your muscle in menopause is one of the smartest investments you'll make.  The physiological/hormonal/brain changes you begin to experience in perimenopause are useful to understand. What actionable items women can you take (with food, fasting, training, supplementing) in perimenopause and menopause that make you more immune to the roller coaster ride menopause doesn’t have to be? “Women a...

Yes, supplements in menopause will influence your ability to get and keep muscles. They’ll support your immune system. They’ll influence your overall energy levels today and the way you age. You can eat “healthy” every day of the year, but we all slip sometimes. We can’t eat 21-27,000 calories it would take a day in the healthiest diets to reach even the RDAs. That number is far too low for optima...

Dealing with menopause belly fat weight gain? So is one reader who asked for a refresher on this very commonly visited question at Flipping50. And here’s what you can do about it. I am wondering if you have any insights into why postmenopausal women gain weight in the stomach or lower stomach. I understand cortisol plays a big role. -Dixie In addition to refreshing your memory on the why here on p...

What about flipping 60? That’s such a frequently asked question. The question comes up so often that I’m dedicating this short podcast to answer. And it begs two responses. First your body, specifically your muscle and your bone. Second, your mindset. I’ve worked with many women over 37 years. Privately, in group situations, on campuses, and in private gyms, as well as in their homes, my home, and...