Well Beyond 40

Are you over 40 and hoping to burn fat, build muscle, and feel your best?  Have you been working out and not seeing results?  If you said yes to either of those questions, I have one word for you: protein. The fact is, if you’re not getting enough protein, you’re going to have a hard time achieving your fitness goals. Not only that, it could take a truly devastating toll on your health and your me...

Do women really need to approach fasting and their health differently than men? The answer is a resounding yes. And as you get older, those needs become even more specific down to the stage of menopause that you’re in—so much so that women in perimenopause need a different approach than postmenopausal women to feel energetic and strong.  In this episode, I’m joined by women's hormone & fasting exp...

Are you grappling with persistent belly fat and wondering if it affects your health? The truth is, belly fat can indeed have detrimental effects on your well-being. Many aren't aware of its deep-rooted consequences, including chronic inflammation, metabolic disruptions, and increased risk for lifestyle-related illnesses. But let me tell you a secret: You can lose belly fat without dieting.  In tod...

What’s your true age? Not the number of years you’ve been alive, but the age of your cells. Did you know those numbers could be different?  In this episode, longevity and anti-aging expert Dr. Rajka Milanovic joins me for a discussion about biological age and what we’re getting wrong about longevity. We cover everything from how you can get an accurate measurement of your true age to the factors t...

Is there really anything you can do about cellulite? After all, even the expensive treatments aren’t guaranteed to work. Here’s the truth: You can’t get rid of it entirely, but there are things you can do to improve your skin’s health and create a smoother look—and some of them are going to surprise you.  Join me as I break down the science of cellulite and share what you can do to improve it. The...

Women are being misled about their hormones in midlife.  Too often, you don’t suspect something’s up with your metabolism until you deal with stubborn weight gain in midlife. But the truth is, you could have been experiencing a decline for years without realizing it.  In fact, there are over 60 symptoms of “hormonal poverty” that women can start experiencing as young as 35-40 years old. Unchecked,...

If you’re a woman over 40 struggling to hold onto (or achieve) a strong, lean physique, this episode is for you.   You may know that you can’t do the same things now that worked in your 20s, so what should you do instead? At this age, optimizing your nutrition is mission-critical for building muscle and burning fat. And there are a handful of specific nutrients you must incorporate every day if yo...

These days, stress can feel inescapable. But did you know that what, when, and how you eat can help you deal with stress more effectively?  I sat down with Functional Medicine Dietitian Ali Miller to dive into the connection between stress, metabolism, and the food on your plate. In our discussion, we covered how to know if you’ve got a cortisol issue; using food as medicine to support your adrena...

Believe it or not, you don't have to shrink your diet to shrink your waistline.  In fact, you just might lose weight by eating more… especially if you’re adding foods that support you on the weight-loss path. In this episode, I share nine foods for fat loss you’ll want to add to your weekly rotation. The beauty of these foods is that on top of encouraging the fat to melt away, they’re great for yo...

What’s the main thing you need to lose weight, have great brain function, be able to exercise, and generally live a healthy, fulfilling life? It all comes down to metabolic health. And for years, we’ve been overlooking one of the earliest indicators that your metabolic health is headed in the wrong direction. This is something you can improve on your own through better habits… and can potentially...

At what point is it too late to start weight training? Never! I truly mean that. No matter your age, even if you’ve never lifted a dumbbell in your life, it is never too late to begin. That said, I know it can be intimidating to get started.  In today’s episode, I explain everything you need to know to strength train properly: exactly what to do, how to do it, and when to switch it up. You’ll lear...

Have you ever wondered whether you should be eating plants or not? Perhaps you’ve heard someone say you should stop eating spinach, kale, or tomatoes because of anti-nutrients. Maybe you’ve found yourself wondering, “Is the plant paradox real? Should I switch to the carnivore diet?” If so, this is the podcast for you. Today, I’m having an enlightening conversation with a leading expert in anti-nut...

As you get older, not only does your collagen production decline, but—double whammy—so does its integrity. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, and, of course, a primary component of gorgeous, glowing skin.  Today on the podcast, I’m doing a quick and thorough examination of collagen. You’re going to learn about what it is, the surprising reasons it matters, and what breaks it down. ...

Approximately 93% of the population is affected by an issue that predicts heart disease about 10 years before you have elevated cholesterol—and very few people realize they have it.  This same condition is the precursor to several common chronic illnesses, and your doctor probably isn’t testing for it.  The good news is, this condition is almost 100% treatable, preventable, and reversible if you k...

When it comes to your weight, is all hope lost once you hit 40? Not even close. But there’s so much bad advice and straight-up wrong information out there, it’s no wonder it feels that way.  Today’s episode tackles eight myths about weight loss over 40—and there are no sacred cows here. Intermittent fasting, ketosis, calorie deficits, cleanses, fat burners, popular diet changes… I’m talking about...

Have you ever thought about taking your nervous system to the gym? Wouldn’t it be great to train your body to be less reactive and your mind to be more centered? With meditation, you can. If that appeals to you, you’re going to want to join me for today’s episode with meditation expert, Mary Meckley.  Meckley created Sip and Om, an app that’s helped millions of people access the benefits of this p...

Did you know that feeling good about aging actually extends the number of years you’ll feel good while you age?  In our culture, we dread getting older, but if I knew how great life would be in my 60s, I would have been a lot more excited for it! I’ve decided this is going to be my best decade yet. I want your next decade to be your best, too, and today’s episode of the podcast is all about how to...

“I feel better than I’d felt in so long! Mental clarity, the energy… so fantastic.” What if I told you the woman who said that is currently in perimenopause? She is—and she’s my guest on today’s episode of the podcast.  If you are going through, will go through, or have gone through menopause, this conversation with Integrative Dietitian and Menopause Expert, Esther Blum, just might change your li...

Why should you want to have strong defined arms? You may dismiss it as vanity, but the truth is, what your arms look like in a tank top can tell you some important things about your health.  That’s why today’s episode is all about the real reasons you should be training your upper body—and how to do it effectively. I’ll break down the difference between getting stronger and gaining muscle, why it...

What if there were a simple way to fix your diet (without dieting) and become healthier with every bite?  Today’s guest, science communicator and nutrition expert Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, says there is.  Even for those of us who really care about what we eat, there’s still a lot of confusion and a huge barrier to good information about basic nutrition concepts. Do you really know what different nutri...

You have to lose weight to get healthy, right?  Wrong. You have to get healthy to lose weight. That’s the real secret.  If I needed to lose 20 pounds, I’d focus on my metabolic health. And in today’s episode, I’m going to explain what that means and exactly how to do it. We’re going to go deep on what it takes to restore your health, the hidden reasons your body may be resisting weight loss, and h...

Do you ever wonder…  How can I avoid breast cancer?   Where does my risk come from?  Should I get a mammogram?  What about hormone-replacement therapy?  If so, join me for an interview with breast-cancer expert and top-ranked surgeon, Dr. Jenn Simmons. In the face of her own health crisis, she began to question standard treatments and her impact as a doctor. What she learned shifted her perspectiv...

What do I, as a nutrition expert, really eat in a day? Do I practice what I preach?  In this episode, I’m getting real with you about what I eat. I’ll be breaking down the food rules I live by… and telling you about the common diet concept that drives me crazy.  Now, I know “food rules'' sounds restrictive, but the truth is, this structure creates freedom. With it, you can eat for health and enjoy...

Every woman over 40 should get a mammogram, right? Maybe not.  In today’s episode of the podcast, I’m talking to Dr. Felice Gersh, an award-winning OB/GYN and integrative medicine physician, about the types of breast cancer and the ways we diagnose it. Join us as we delve into the risks and benefits of mammograms and the movement towards early detection. We discuss the realities of radiation expos...

Is apple cider vinegar worthy of the attention it gets?  These days, it seems like no matter the problem, someone believes apple cider vinegar is the cure. But is it really all it’s cracked up to be? Can it actually help your skin, stomach, and heart… and clean your countertops? Today, I’m taking a closer look at what apple cider vinegar is, the weight loss and other claims, its famous fans throug...