The Midlife Method™ with Cam Allen

Strength training used to support your life. If it stopped working in menopause, this conversation matters. Strength training in menopause can feel confusing and frustrating. Workouts that once gave you energy now leave you sore, tired, or injured. Labs come back “normal,” yet your body doesn’t feel normal at all. In this episode of The Midlife Method, menopause health and fitness coach Cam Allen...

Night eating is one of the most common struggles for women in midlife, especially the start-over-tomorrow cycle. In this episode of The Midlife Method, Cam Allen sits down with clinical hypnotherapist Rita Black to explain why night eating happens and how to stop it by working with your brain instead of fighting it. If you can stay on track all day and then lose control at night, this conversation...

Strength training after menopause isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what actually works for a midlife body. In this episode, Cam Allen shares her Menopause Fitness Protocol. A four part approach designed to help women over 45 build muscle, support metabolism, and feel strong again without ending up exhausted or injured. After surgical menopause, Cam learned firsthand that old workouts stop...

Restarting exercise after 45 shouldn’t feel this hard, yet for so many women it does. If your mind keeps saying “maybe tomorrow,” “I didn’t sleep well,” or “last time I tried I was wrecked,” this video explains why. This isn’t about motivation or discipline. It’s about how your body, nervous system, and subconscious mind work together in midlife. In this episode, I walk you through: • Why restarti...

Strength training for women over 45, midlife confidence, and menopause mindset shifts all come together in this episode where we talk about the simple steps that help women rebuild confidence during midlife. If you’ve been feeling invisible, uncertain, or disconnected from the woman you used to be, this conversation will bring you back to yourself in the best way. Inside, we walk through five prac...

Are you struggling with stubborn belly fat during menopause? You’re not alone! Hormonal changes can make it feel almost impossible to lose weight—especially around your midsection. But the foods you eat can make a huge difference. In this video, I break down exactly what to eat—and what to avoid—to help you lose belly fat during menopause. You’ll get practical meal ideas, easy food swaps, and time...

Are you struggling to lose weight during menopause, especially stubborn belly fat? You’re not alone! In this video, I reveal the 4 most common menopause weight loss mistakes and show you exactly how to fix them with science-backed strategies that actually work for women in this stage of life.  In this video, you’ll learn: Why crash diets and old weight loss tricks don’t work after menopause The im...

Most midlife women are accidentally making their workouts harder than they need to be. Working out fasted might have worked in your 30s, but after 45 your hormones and metabolism tell a different story. In today’s episode of The Menopause Method, I'm breaking down why fasted workouts stop working for women over 45 and what to do instead. If you want more muscle, better energy, fewer cravings,...

If you’ve ever wondered how to take creatine, whether lifting heavy is still safe, or how supplements like creatine fit into thyroid health, this one’s for you. In this Ask Me Anything episode of The Menopause Method Podcast, Cam Allen answers real questions from women 45+ navigating menopause, muscle loss, and midlife metabolism changes. You’ll learn: How to split your creatine dose for best resu...

Follow-along workouts might feel motivating. Someone’s there, telling you what to do, keeping you motivated. But here’s the truth: they’re disconnecting you from your body and your strength. In this episode of 50 Something with Cam Allen, we’ll talk about why chasing someone else’s pace actually keeps you from building strength, balance, and self-trust in midlife. Learn how to tune in, listen to y...

Are you still hearing that you need to “move more and eat less”? Or that cardio is the best way to lose weight in menopause? Let’s bust the most common menopause fitness myths keeping midlife women stuck. In this episode, I’m sharing what actually works for women 45 and over. Backed by science, experience, and real-life results. You’ll learn: Why “eat less, move more” doesn’t work after menopause...

Ever wonder if creatine is actually worth it for women? In this episode, I break down the real benefits of creatine for women in midlife, from supporting muscle and bone health to improving energy, mood, and even brain function. You’ll learn: ✅ How to safely start creatine (my daily routine: 10g split into two doses) ✅ Why estrogen decline makes it more important than ever ✅ What to know about...

Your gut isn’t just where food goes — it’s where your body tells the truth. In this episode of The Menopause Method Podcast with Cam Allen, we dive into the menopause and gut health connection and how digestion mirrors stress, hormones, and emotions. Listen to hear: How estrogen changes your gut bacteria Why your gut is your second brain The truth behind bloating, reflux, and energy dips 6 ways to...

Are you doing everything right but still exhausted in midlife? The scale keeps going up, too? In this episode, Cam Allen breaks down the hidden connection between stress, hormones, and energy and why stress is actually the second half of your metabolism. Learn how to identify your hidden stressors (it’s not just emotional-it’s physical, chemical, and lifestyle too), plus a simple “Drains + Charges...

Your body’s not broken. It's talking. In this episode of The Menopause Method, Cam Allen shares how sleep is your body’s nightly feedback loop, a report card on how well you’re managing hormones, stress, and recovery in midlife. You’ll learn: ✨ How light and blue screens block melatonin and raise cortisol ✨ Why your body can’t produce melatonin and cortisol at the same time ✨ Simple bedtim...

Welcome to a brand-new series on The Menopause Method all about biofeedback in menopause: How to listen to your body’s truth instead of chasing what worked years ago. In this episode, I share the raw story of my hysterectomy and how ignoring my body’s signals became the turning point that showed me why biofeedback matters in midlife. Together, we’ll explore how the 4 bodies, physical, emotional, m...

Healthspan isn’t just about how long you live. It’s about why you live. In this episode of The Menopause Method, Cam Allen shares why purpose and belief are powerful longevity tools, just as important as food or exercise. Research shows that people with a strong sense of purpose live longer, recover faster, and are less likely to develop chronic disease. You’ll hear Cam’s own story of leaving teac...

Connection may be the most underrated medicine for longevity. Research shows that people with strong social ties cut their risk of early death by 50%, while loneliness raises it by 70%. As dangerous as smoking and worse than obesity. In this episode of The Menopause Method, Cam Allen shares why relationships, community, and even your relationship with yourself are as important for healthspan as fo...

Stress can literally shorten your life — but the right kind of stress can actually build resilience. In this episode of The Menopause Method, Cam Allen explores how stress impacts healthspan vs lifespan, and why reframing stress is one of the most powerful longevity tools for women in midlife. You’ll discover: How heavy stress increases disease risk and cuts years off lifespan Why “go-go-go” livin...

Healthspan, not just lifespan, is the goal in midlife. If you’re a woman in menopause or beyond, building muscle through strength training is the single best way to extend your healthspan, the years you feel strong, capable, and independent. In this episode of The Menopause Method, Cam Allen explains why muscle matters in menopause and how resistance training supports healthy aging. Walking is won...

Feeling drained, stuck, or overwhelmed by clutter? In this episode of The Menopause Method Podcast, Cam Allen sits down with Dr. Christine Li — clinical psychologist, productivity expert, and the Procrastination Coach — to explore the surprising ways clutter robs your energy in midlife. We dive into: Why clutter holds energetic weight (and what it’s costing you). How clearing just one drawer or co...

You’ve probably seen women walking with weighted vests and wondered—do they actually work, or is it just another fad? In this episode of The Menopause Method, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about weighted vests for women in menopause and midlife. We’ll cover: The benefits of weighted vests for bone health, muscle strength, and metabolism after 45 What to expect when you start using...

Your midlife health doesn’t have to be a choice between science and intuition. In this episode of The Menopause Method, I’m sharing how the two work together to help women over 45 feel strong, steady, and in control again. We’ll cover the 3 physical “dial movers” for menopause health: whole food nutrition, strength training, and daily movement: and how to support your mental, emotional, and spirit...

Midlife isn’t a breakdown. It’s a recalibration. If you’ve been wondering whether this is a midlife crisis or feeling like things are falling apart, what if they’re actually falling into place? In this episode of 50 Something with Cam Allen, we’ll cover: Why midlife is a turning point, not an ending How your body is changing on purpose during menopause and perimenopause. Why old strategies no long...

If you’ve been beating yourself up for not following through...on workouts, healthy habits, or that to-do list ... it’s not because you’re lazy, unmotivated, or lacking discipline. In midlife, your body and nervous system are often choosing safety over strategy. In this episode of 50 Something with Cam Allen, we talk about: Why resistance, low energy, or procrastination might actually be nervous s...