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In Part 2 of this series, Anna and Em move from the why to the how. If Part 1 explained what's really going on in your body after 40, this episode hands you the internal equation that determines whether your body burns fat or holds onto it, and the simple, realistic blueprint to start applying it today. You'll learn why chasing intensity keeps backfiring, why consistency (not perfection)...

If you feel like you're doing everything right and your body still isn't responding the way it used to, this episode is for you. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Anna and Em pull back the curtain on the two biggest physiological shifts happening in your 40s and 50s, and why they change the rules on fat loss, energy and how you feel in your body. You'll learn why willpower was neve...

Ever finished a workout, felt totally fine the next day, and quietly wondered if it even counted? Or steered clear of heavier weights because you didn't want to "bulk"? Or measured a session's worth by how wrecked it left you? You're not alone, but this mindset could be just the reason your body is not changing. In this episode, Anna and Em pull apart three of the most com...

If you've been doing everything "right", working harder, doing more and still feel like your body isn't responding, this episode is for you. Anna and Em unpack one of the most common (and most painful) beliefs we hear from women in midlife: that the reason things aren't working is a lack of willpower or discipline.  They break down why the old "eat less, move more, pu...

Some weeks you nail your protein, other weeks you're miles off. Some weeks you get heaps of steps in, other weeks you barely move. One week you get three strength sessions in, the next two weeks?  You get none. Sound familiar? That's not a discipline problem, that's dabbling around the edges and then you declare "nothing works". In this episode, Anna & Em issue a real...

If you’ve ever said ‘nothing works’ but you’re not sleeping enough, still not lifting weights, drink alcohol regularly, and are running on coffee and adrenaline — this episode is for you.  Anna and Em tackle one of the most honest conversations in women’s health: the gap between what we think we’re doing and what we’re actually doing. This is not about shame. It’s about awareness and self-honesty...

You love to move. You're doing the work. So why is your body not responding? In this episode, Anna and Em break down why cardio, despite being the default go-to for most women who want to lose weight or feel better, is often the wrong tool for the job after 40. This is not a conversation about what you can or can't do. It's a conversation about what your body actually needs right no...

You’re eating well, exercising, you're doing everything you've been told to do and yet — nothing is changing. If any of that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Anna and Em break down exactly why the traditional fat loss playbook fails women over 40 — and why following it might actually be making things harder. This isn’t another “eat less, move more” conversation. It’s the real bi...

Women statistically outlive men. On paper, we win longevity. But here's the uncomfortable truth: many of those extra years are marked by cognitive decline, frailty, cardiovascular disease, and loss of independence. So the real question isn't how long you'll live, it's how well. In this episode, Anna and Em unpack the difference between lifespan and healthspan, and why that gap...

In Part 1, Anna & Em broke down the "why" — the hormonal shifts, metabolic changes, and stress responses reshaping your body after 40.  In this episode, they get into what you can actually do about it. No complicated protocols. No restricting more. Just three focused areas that work with your biology — not against it. In this episode:  ✨ Why blood sugar stability is the most underra...

If you think you've been doing all the "right" things and your body still feels like it's working against you — this episode is for you. In Part 1 of this special two-part series, Anna and Em break down exactly what is happening inside a woman's body from her late 30s onwards, and why the strategies that worked before are no longer cutting it. This is the conversation so m...

You don’t have to choose between enjoying your weekends and feeling confident, energized and comfortable in your body — but after 40, how you approach food, alcohol and recovery really matters. In this episode, Anna and Em unpack the real reason weekends feel like they undo all your weekday effort — and why it’s not a willpower problem, a motivation issue, or a lack of discipline. This is a physio...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re either completely “on” with food… or completely off track, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we unpack the psychology and physiology behind diet culture and that the “all-or-nothing” mindset that so many women hold. We explain why this isn’t a willpower problem or a discipline issue. “All-or-nothing” thinking is a protective nervous system response....

Welcome to our first episode of 2026 🎉 In this episode of Soul Sister Health Talks , Anna & Em kick off the new year by diving into one of the most overlooked — yet most powerful — pieces of sustainable health and behaviour change: identity. If you’ve ever felt like you know what to do but just can’t seem to stay consistent… if you’ve tried willpower, discipline and motivation only to end up...

If you’re heading toward the end of the year feeling tired, scattered or like you’re already “behind”… this episode is for you. Most of us hit January feeling flat, exhausted, unmotivated and overwhelmed. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this conversation, Anna & Em break down: ✨ Why women over 40 feel so depleted by December? ✨ What truly creates momentum before January? ✨ The simple...

Surviving the Silly Season — Part 2: Nutrition Without Feeling like You're Missing Out How do you keep your nutrition supportive without feeling like you’re missing out — and without derailing all the progress you’ve worked so hard for all year? In this episode, Anna and Em break down practical, realistic and simple nutrition strategies to support your body through the Silly Season without re...

Feeling overwhelmed, stretched or thrown off your rhythm as the end of the year approaches? You’re not alone — and there is something that you can do about it. In this episode, Anna and Em unpack why the Silly Season can hit harder for women, what’s really going on behind the scenes physically and emotionally, and how to support yourself without perfection, pressure or guilt. This isn’t about “sta...

Want to lose fat, build lean muscle and finally have more energy after 40? It all starts with your sleep . In this episode, Anna and Em unpack why sleep is your most underrated fat-loss and recovery tool — especially in perimenopause. You can have the perfect workout and nutrition plan, but if your sleep is off, your body will fight you every step of the way. They dive into: Why sleep disruption i...

In today’s episode, Em opens up about her journey — from postnatal prolapse to becoming a passionate educator, coach, and yes, powerlifter-in-the-making 💪🏼 It’s a real, raw and empowering conversation about what happens when you push too hard, too soon after having babies, and how the “bounce back” culture leaves women unsupported and uninformed. Em shares how her postnatal experience was the wa...

As September closes out and we enter the final three months of 2025, we have a very special invitation for you... to lean into the last 90 days and finish 2025 even stronger, more vibrant and in better health, than you are today!  If you are keen to step into your best self so that on Jan 1, 2026, you are kicking off the year feeling amazing - sign up to join us now in our Last 90 Days campaign! J...

Cardio isn’t “bad” after 40 and it absolutely still has a place after 40. But the role it plays shifts. It’s less about hammering our bodies into the ground, and more about using it strategically to support energy, metabolism, mood, and health.   In this episode of Soul Sister Health Talks , Anna & Em unpack: Why long, draining cardio can backfire in perimenopause? How estrogen decline impacts...

Your morning routine can either set you up for calm, energy, and hormonal balance—or send your body straight into survival mode.  After 40, our bodies respond differently to stress, food, and daily rhythms, which makes the way we start our day more important than ever. In this episode of the Soul Sister Health Talks , Anna and Em break down why mornings matter for women in perimenopause and beyond...

In this episode of Soul Sister Health Talks , Anna & Em unpack what insulin resistance really is (hint: it’s not just about diabetes), how insulin plays into stubborn belly fat and why midlife women are especially impacted. We chat about: The signs of insulin resistance and what you might be missing; How stress, poor sleep, and muscle loss drive the cycle? The inter-dependent role of cortisol...

This week on Soul Sister Health Talks, Em interviews Anna on her deeply personal health journey—from postnatal depletion to navigating the rollercoaster of perimenopause (and all the messy bits in between). This is a raw, honest, and empowering conversation that shines a light on what so many women go through—but rarely talk about. Anna shares the truth behind what looked like a healthy lifestyle,...

This week on Soul Sister Health Talks, we're unpacking one of the most common questions we get from women in our community: Should I be counting calories to lose weight? The short answer? It’s complicated. And it’s not one-size-fits-all. In this episode, we chat through: 💥 Why calorie counting can work—but often doesn’t? 💥 The big mindset trap it creates (hello, restriction + diet fatigue)....