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When you're in pain, the first question someone asks is “Where does it hurt?” The answer—as anyone with phantom limb pain can tell you—is not always as straightforward as it seems. This week, pain psychologist and author Dr. Rachel Zoffness breaks down the “big fat lie” we've been sold about pain: it's not just a signal from damaged tissue, it's a brain-driven experience built from a mix of ingredients, including your nerves, thoughts, emotions, memories, and environment. She explains how the same brain regions that process emotions also construct pain, why that matters so much for women—who go through menstruation, childbirth, and menopause and are still disproportionately told their pain is “all in their heads”—and how understanding brain-based biology is the first step in changing how much you hurt. She also shares practical, evidence-backed strategies for active women to retrain their nervous systems, along with tools to help you advocate for care that goes beyond pills and procedures and actually reflects the modern science of hurt.Rachel Zoffness, PhD, is a pain psychologist and thought-leader revolutionizing the way we understand and treat pain. She's an assistant clinical professor at UCSF, lectures at Stanford, and consults on the development of pain management programs around the world. Dr. Zoffness's new book, Tell Me Where It Hurts, is out now and is being translated to more than 25 languages. You can learn more about her work and find her book at www.zoffness.comJoin us at Feisty Fest September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 20% off your order with code FEISTYBRAIN at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrCozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ for up to 20% off

Most of us have had that moment where we get our bloodwork back and shake our heads. We're still our active, health‑minded selves and out of nowhere—rising LDL, ApoB, A1C, and maybe blood pressure and Lp(a), too. This week, preventive cardiology dietitian Michelle Routhenstein joins us to unpack the cardiometabolic chaos and what's really driving it. She explains estrogen's protective role in lipids and blood pressure, why standard risk calculators and even calcium scores can miss women's disease, and which advanced labs are worth asking for. We also dig into how under‑fueling and low‑carb diets can worsen cardiometabolic health and plaque; why complex carbs, fiber, fermented foods, and gut health matter so much; and how to approach protein, red meat, electrolytes, nitric oxide, and statins in a personalized, empowering way—remembering that 80–90% of heart disease remains preventable when women get the right information and advocate for themselves.Michelle Routhenstein, MS, RD, CDCES, CDN is a preventive cardiology dietitian and founder of Entirely Nourished, a virtual practice focused on personalized, science-based nutrition for heart health. With over 14 years of experience, she helps people improve cardiometabolic risk and manage conditions like atherosclerosis, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation using a whole-person approach. She holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Clinical Nutrition from New York University, serves on the Forbes Health Advisory Board and the Medical Advisory Committee for the National Menopause Foundation, and is the author of The Truly Easy Heart-Healthy Cookbook and Simple Meal Solutions for High Blood Pressure. Her work has been featured in outlets including Forbes Health, Fox News, Prevention, Women's Health, and Good Housekeeping, and she works with clients virtually from New York via www.entirelynourished.comJoin us at Feisty Fest September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 20% off your order with code FEISTYBRAIN at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrCozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ for up to 20% off

There's a lot of advice out there on how to fix, cure, hack, medicate, and manage menopause. Often, what we really need is nourishment, says this week's guest Andrea Donsky, RHN, author of Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best. Andrea's 14‑year journey through perimenopause led her to blend naturopathic and conventional medicine into a complementary approach that focuses on gut health, nervous system regulation, blood sugar management, and other strategies that give your body, mind, and spirit what they need to thrive through and beyond the menopause transition. We dig into all of it—plus midlife identity, the power of community, and much more.Andrea Donsky is a menopause nutritionist, 7X published menopause researcher, certified perimenopause and menopause health coach, and author known as the “Menopause Researcher” to her 350,000+ TikTok followers. She founded Morphus, hosts the Menopause Reimagined podcast, and is the author of Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best. You can learn more about her and her work, and find her book at andreadonsky.comJoin us at Feisty Fest September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 20% off your order with code FEISTYBRAIN at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdrCozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ for up to 20% off

This week we sat down with menopause and mental fitness coach Sara Larson to cut through the noise around midlife, from quick‑fix promises and supplement stacks to rigid “shoulds” about how we're supposed to look, feel, and age, and offer better solutions for navigating this challenging transition. Drawing on her own brutal perimenopause—crushing joint pain, brain fog so bad she joined an Alzheimer's study, suffocating anxiety and depression—Sara shares how she went from feeling like everything was coming apart to becoming a menopause navigator, helping women walk into the doctor's office “ready,” advocate for themselves, and understand their treatment plans. We dig into grief, weight gain and body image, the spiritual and identity unraveling of menopause, and the grounding power of outdoor experiences that reconnect you with strength and embodiment. This is a conversation about gentleness as strength and learning to ask for something different in the second half of life.Sara Larson is a menopause life coach, educator, and speaker who helps women cut through misinformation and access evidence-based menopause care. She specializes in advocacy, education, and community-building, supporting women through perimenopause and postmenopause with clarity, confidence, and a healthy sense of humor. You can learn more about her and her work at www.saralarsoncoaching.com and follow her on Substack at saralarsoncoaching.substack.com.Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Join Feisty at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code FEISTY20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverse/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Cozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ for up to 20% off Eternal - Get 15% off their services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.coMidi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

What happens when a world class athlete and mindset coach meets the menopause transition? We find out this week with champion mountain bike racer and mental performance coach Sonya Looney, who dug deep into her positive psychology toolkit to navigate her compressed midlife journey through pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, miscarriage, perimenopause, and the performance/identity challenges they bring. She shares hormone therapy insights, nutrition shifts, powerlifting gains, training for who you are now, acceptance without resignation, and much more.Sonya Looney is a World Champion (24-hour racing) mountain biker and 4x National Champion, a positive psychology researcher, and internationally recognized performance expert. She holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she won an award for her research on meaningful accomplishment. Sonya is a sought-after keynote speaker, performance coach, and podcast host, whose work bridges elite sport, science, and human insight. Her ideas have appeared in major media from The Washington Post to Outside Magazine , and she has been featured in a New York Times Best-selling book. Passionate about helping high performers find lasting fulfillment, Sonya integrates evidence-based strategies and personal experience to redefine what it means to truly matter, and she is a forthcoming author on that subject! Learn more about her and her work at sonyalooney.comWatch on YouTubeSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Join Feisty at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code FEISTY20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverse/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Cozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ for up to 20% off Eternal - Get 15% off their services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.coMidi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

Active women are often blindsided by an osteopenia or osteoporosis diagnosis. This week, we explain why—and, more importantly, what to do about it—with Professor Belinda Beck, PhD, investigator on the groundbreaking LIFTMOR trial, which found that high-intensity resistance and impact training was both effective and safe for postmenopausal women with low bone density. This episode is a deep dive into how bone remodeling works and why mechanical loading—especially the right combination of impact exercise and progressive heavy strength training—is essential for building and maintaining bone strength. We also cover peak bone mass, estrogen, menopause, and the foundational role of nutrition, including calcium and vitamin D, in supporting stronger bones for life.Dr Belinda Beck is a Professor of Exercise Physiology at Griffith University (Gold Coast, QLD) and Director of The Bone Clinic in Brisbane. Her work, primarily related to the effects of mechanical loading on bone, includes a series of clinical trials (the LIFTMOR and MEDEX-OP trials) that changed the way osteoporosis is managed with exercise. In 2015, she established The Bone Clinic, a translational research facility and clinical practice in Brisbane providing the ONERO® exercise program for osteoporosis which has been licensed for delivery around the world. She has been awarded almost $8M in research funding and has published over 150 papers and chapters in the field. She is a Fellow of numerous bone and exercise societies (including ACSM, ASBMR, ESSA and SMA), is on the Board of the Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society, Sports Medicine Australia, the SOS Fracture Alliance, the International Osteoporosis Foundation Capture the Fracture Governance Committee, and the Healthy Bones AustraliaMedicine and Science Advisory Committee.Resources:High-Intensity Resistance and Impact Training Improves Bone Mineral Density and Physical Function in Postmenopausal Women With Osteopenia and Osteoporosis: The LIFTMOR Randomized Controlled Trial hereThe Bone Clinic & ONERO® programWatch on YouTubeSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Join Feisty at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code FEISTY20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverse/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Cozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ for up to 20% off Eternal - Get 15% off their services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.coMidi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

We have questions–lots and lots of questions–on hormone therapy during the menopause transition, and this week Dr. Heather Hirsch — menopause specialist and author of The Perimenopause Survival Guide — brings her signature blend of clinical wisdom and data-informed, personalized care to help answer them. Perimenopause is the most complex phase of the menopause transition, and this conversation goes deep on the pros and cons of hormone testing, the nuances of hormone therapy dosing, progesterone intolerance, breakthrough bleeding, receptor sensitivity, why it may never be too late to start hormone therapy, and much more.Dr. Heather Hirsch, MD, MS, MSCP is a board-certified internist, entrepreneur, and one of today's most trusted voices in women's midlife health. She is the Founder and CEO of The Collaborative, a concierge telemedicine practice for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, and Academy for Advanced Women's Health Medicine, where she trains clinicians worldwide in midlife women's care. A Menopause Society Certified Practitioner with over a decade of experience in menopausal medicine, she is the author of the bestselling book Unlock Your Menopause Type and, The Perimenopause Survival Guide. A featured expert on Oprah Winfrey's 2023 “The Life You Want” Series, Dr. Hirsch has also appeared in The New York Times, NPR, The Washington Post, The Drew Barrymore Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, Access Hollywood, and numerous other major media outlets. You can learn more about her and her work at heatherhirschmd.com.Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Join us at Feisty Fest September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Cozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ for up to 20% off Eternal - Get 15% off their services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.coMidi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

Elite cyclist, multisport athlete, and endurance coach Jenny Smith has spent decades pushing her limits — including multiple Leadville 100 podiums — but perimenopause and a meniscus tear brought unexpected mental and physical health challenges…and solutions. Ultimately, she found help through traditional medical interventions, picked up weights and got stronger than she's been in years, and discovered Angelic Reiki, which gave her peace, calm, and a deeper connection to herself. This week we unpack her perimenopause journey, the symptoms she didn't see coming, the relief strategies that actually worked, and why aging doesn't have to mean stepping back from the sports and the life you love.Jenny Smith is an elite cyclist, multisport athlete, and endurance coach with Aim High Performance Coaching—a company she co-founded with her husband, Brian Smith.A New Zealander, Jenny has called Gunnison, CO, home since 1999. She arrived as a collegiate runner at Western Colorado University and has been fortunate to live here as a pro mountain biker and elite athlete with Brian and their daughter, Jade. She coaches with youth and collegiate athletes and provides personalized coaching for endurance athletes. Jenny aims to be an active role model, athlete, and coach for many years to come. You can learn more about her and her work at www.aimhigh-performance.comResources:How Important are Meditation and Spirituality in Reiki Practice? hereReports of Non‐Physical Beings Assisting in Reiki Sessions hereSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Join us at Feisty Fest September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners: Eternal - Get 15% off their services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.coMidi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

     We welcome Dr Dana Kolsky from Animal-Free Science Advocacy (AFSA) to discuss animal testing, including the recently released documentary film How to Make Drugs and Feel Great about Everything.Dana's bio:Dana is a dedicated veterinary surgeon whose career is driven by a deep commitment to animal welfare. Since 2018, she has cared for small animals with compassion and integrity, guiding countless families through challenging and complex medical decisions. Before entering the veterinary field, Dana earned degrees in Communications and Film and Television and built a career in media and marketing.A lifelong advocate for animal rights, she has volunteered with many animal welfare organisations, turning her passion into action. Deeply concerned by the suffering caused through animal experimentation, Dana now channels her skills and voice into her work with Animal-Free Science Advocacy — working to end animal testing and help animals not just one by one, but on a much larger scale.How to Make Drugs and Feel Great about Everything is a new feature documentary from Keegan Kuhn, co-producer/co-director of Cowspiracy and What the Health, with director Journey Zephyr, that investigates the process of drug development in the US, uncovering the wasteful, dangerous and absurd use of animal testing in the 21st century.     Links:Follow Animal-Free Science Advocacy https://animalfreescienceadvocacy.org.au/ and view the quality resources available; from the history of the anti-vivisection movement, right through to case studies, sector news and the AFSA podcast https://animalfreescienceadvocacy.org.au/resources/podcast/  Support AFSA's campaign to end primate experiments https://animalfreescienceadvocacy.org.au/ending-primate-experiments/ In the What You Can Do section: there is a link to a letter that can be sent to the government, calling to stop the funding of primate experiment, and a unique donation opportunity that allows supporters to name a primate https://animalfreescienceadvocacy.org.au/honour-me-with-a-name/ Take action and ask your MP to support AFSA's Federal Budget submission to see better funding of non-animal experiments. https://animalfreescienceadvocacy.org.au/fund-the-future/ Global news update from April 9, 2026: From promises to implementation: the latest global moves advancing animal-free research https://animalfreescienceadvocacy.org.au/from-promises-to-implementation  Ever wondered where animal experiments are happening in Australia? It could be right on your doorstep. Check out this resource to learn more: https://animalfreescienceadvocacy.org.au/case-studies/on-your-doorstep/Other ways to support this important work include becoming a member of AFSA and making a donation https://animalfreescienceadvocacy.org.au/take-action/ The film: How to Make Drugs and Feel Great about Everything official documentary film website: https://www.howtomakedrugsfilm.com       Post-show notes kindly provided by Dana following our discussion:  We asked what fish are used for in research. The main uses are: as models of human development and disease; in toxicity testing as subjects for measuring harmful effects of chemicals, and in aquaculture research to expand the farming of fish for food. We asked me about local breeders of animals for research. The main suppliers are Ozgene and Australian Bio Resources. The research institutions themselves breed their own animals.        Previous AFSA interviews:Freedom of Species interview with Rachel Smith, CEO of AFSA, November 2024 https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode/animal-free-science-advocacy-interview-rachel Freedom of Species interview with Robyn Kirby, Primate Campaign Consultant, April 2025 https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode/animal-free-science-advocacy-primate-experimentation-interview-robyn Music we played on the show:Beautiful Boy by John LennonFly Away by Lenny KravtizI want to break free by Queen      Please note that unfortunately due to copyright restrictions, we are unable to include the songs in the podcast.       Please contact the FoS team with any feedback at FoSradio@proton.me

In running, we celebrate grit, determination, pushing through pain, and crossing the finish line—whatever it takes. It shines on Instagram, but what does it really cost women in midlife and menopause who may be bogged down by endless injuries? How do we process it and find what's right for us? Sports like running are more than something we do. They become who we are, who our friends are, what our lives revolve around. When we can't do them anymore, there's enormous loss—and all the stages of grief. Longtime runner, Another Mother Runner co-founder, and author of The 27th Mile, Dimity McDowell joins us to unpack it all—including her "calling it quits marathon," mental matrix for decisions, and how to replace all that running gave you when it comes to an end.Before focusing her career on running, Dimity McDowell was a sports journalist, holding staff positions at Self, ESPN: The Magazine, and Sports Illustrated for Women. She co-authored three running books and co-founded Another Mother Runner, an inclusive community for all female runners, with Sarah Bowen Shea. The author of The 27th Mile: How to Smooth the Rough Transition Out of Your Running Years, she has finished countless races, including Ironman Coeur d'Alene and the Pike's Peak Half Marathon. Dimity is the mother of two adult children, and lives in Denver with her husband and two dogs. You can learn more about her work and find her Running Detox Program at manyhappymiles.com.Resources:Join Selene & Dimity at The Grand Traverse! feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverse/Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Join us at Feisty Fest September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners: Eternal - Get 15% off their services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.coMidi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

If you're an active woman in perimenopause or menopause and it feels like your body is suddenly falling apart — new injuries, recurring pain, workouts that just aren't working the way they used to — this episode is for you. This week we sat down with Casey Francis, DPT, a performance physical therapist who works with midlife women to understand why they're getting hurt, and importantly, what to do about it, including movement assessment, prehab, rehab, lifestyle and nutrition practices, and much more. Plus, we have a special guest appearance from our very own resident menopause specialist Dr. Carla DiGirolamo — who not only recommended Casey for this episode but is also one of her patients.Casey Francis, DPT is a performance physical therapist and founder of MVMT MTHD. A former Penn State swimmer and graduate of the University of Florida's physical therapy program, Casey specializes in root-cause–driven care for active individuals and athletes. Her approach integrates movement analysis, progressive strength, and regenerative therapies to help people heal from injury, build resilient bodies, and sustain high-level performance. You can learn more about her and her work at mvmt-mthd.comCarla DiGirolamo, MD, PhD, is a Double Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Obstetrician/Gynecologist specializing in women's performance and menopausal medicine. She is also a Crossfit Level 1 trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, and member of CrossFit Medical Society. She is a MedFit Care provider and provides weekly workouts and medical updates at her Substack Athletic Aging. She is an Endocrine Consultant for Wild Health and Women's Health Director at Eternal Health. Dr. DiGirolamo is now seeing patients for virtual consultations for menopausal care and performance optimization. Visit her website drcarlad.com to learn more about her services and schedule an appointment.Resources:Crossover Symmetry SystemPerformance Physical Therapy - An investment in your Longevity, Athletic Aging blogSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Join us at Feisty Fest September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners: Eternal - Get 15% off their services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.coMidi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

As athletic women, we often pride ourselves on grit—shoving down feelings, pushing through pain and measuring every metric in pursuit of optimization. But what does that cost us long-term? And how does it hold up in the chaos of midlife and menopause? This week, former Ironman champion and lifestyle medicine practitioner Dr. Tamsin Lewis joins us to explore the evolution from "harden the F up" culture toward bioharmony—a compassionate, context-driven alternative to the more rigid biohacking that's popular today. Drawing from her high-performance athletic career and hard-won personal experience, she unpacks what she's learned about female biology, hormones, and recovery. We also dig into hormone therapy, nervous system regulation, autophagy, regeneration, and embracing midlife as a "second spring"—a season for new pursuits that expand our identity, horizons, and even cognitive capacity. Prepare for a deep dive into the menopause transition through the lens of mindset, biology, and the nervous system.Dr Tamsin Lewis, also known as Dr Tam, is a physician, longevity expert, and human‑flourishing advocate. Graduating with honours in Medicine from King's College London and Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals, with a BSc in Neuroscience and the Biology of Ageing, her work bridges psychiatry, sports & exercise medicine, nutritional and functional medicine. As Founder and Medical Director of Wellgevity®, she leads a personalised, diagnostics‑driven approach to health and emotional regulation—the Wellgevity® Method—integrating biomarkers, brain‑body synchrony, and evidence‑based recovery, while consulting at Reborne Longevity in London, where she delivers longevity medicine through a bioharmony lens. You can learn more about her and her work at www.wellgevity.comResources:Progestogens and endometrial protection, BMS Tool for CliniciansSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Join us at Feisty Fest September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners: Eternal - Get 15% off their services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.coMidi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

If you've ever leaked when you laughed, jumped, or sneezed–or felt like your core disappeared after pregnancy, injury, or into perimenopause–you're not alone. This week, fitness specialist Leah Keller joins us to unpack deep core dysfunction: what causes it, and why healing it changes far more than just your abs. Leah's breakthrough came when she realized she could help women actually heal the separation between their abdominal muscles–known as diastasis recti–even years after giving birth. Clients who came for core work started reporting that they'd stopped leaking, that sex felt better, that back pain eased, and that their bodies finally felt like their own again– issues they never mentioned at the start. She explains exactly how fixing the deep core resolves problems women didn't even know were connected. We'll give detailed descriptions of the exercises. You can also watch this one on YouTube to see the exercise demonstrations as well as the anatomical illustrations referenced in this episode, showing the difference between a healthy midline and one with significant diastasis recti separation.Leah Keller is a certified personal trainer specializing in core and pelvic floor health, and co-founder of Every Mother (formerly The Dia Method). Her approach earned medical validation in a 2013 Weill Cornell pilot study — published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology — and was further supported by a 2021 Hospital for Special Surgery trial in the Journal of Women's & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. She has been featured as a women's health expert by NPR, Goop, and Good Morning America. You can find Leah's published studies, resources, and learn more about her work at leahkeller.comSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Join us at Feisty Fest September 18-20, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners: Eternal - Get 15% off their services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.coMidi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

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Women in their 50s, 60s, and beyond are crushing courses around the world. At a time when we've been preconditioned to believe we'll slow down, many women are holding strong—or even improving. This week's guest Anna Troup, 56, who has clocked many of her greatest ultrarunning feats since turning 50, is a perfect example. Last year she took first overall (including the men) at the 268-mile (430K) Montane Summer Spine race—Britain's toughest ultra marathon—in 84 hours, 56 minutes, and 37 seconds. This after a 2022 injury that left doctors questioning if she'd ever run again. This week, we talk about her most recent feat: completing the Montane Winter Spine Race this past January in 106 hours, 19 minutes, and 12 seconds—through brutal conditions including gale-force winds literally blowing runners off their feet. We dig into her journey to ultras, how she trains, races, and recovers, her menopause experience, and why more midlife women should line up and give it a go.Anna Troup took up ultra running in 2013 with the sole aim of completing the UTMB, which she did for the first time in 2014. Unexpected success followed, much of it after she turned 50, and she has since won and held course records for many of the UK's toughest single stage ultras including the Arc of Attrition 100, the Lakeland 100, Exodus 100, Wendover Woods 100, the Oner and the Summer Spine and Winter Spine. She has run the women's Fastest Known Time for the Pennine Way and was the first female British finisher in UTMB in 2022. Ultra running has been a family sport since the beginning and she normally competes with Richard Staite, her partner, whilst her two children can be found either running themselves or as volunteers in aid stations. She works as non executive director and has recently moved to the Lake District to be closer to the mountains she loves.Resources:Ultramarathon winner's 'tough and terrifying' race at BBCHow a 55-year-old woman won Britain's toughest ultra marathon outright at Running MattersSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners: Eternal - Get 15% off their services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.coMidi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

Laura E. Knouse, Ph.D., shares her research on ADHD and the in-the-moment thoughts that can divert you from goal-oriented tasks. Learn how to recognize your most thought-feeling patterns and triggers, plus practical strategies to overcome procrastination. Resources: Stop Procrastination Free Download: Finish Your To-Do List Today Read: The Everyday Rationales That Let Procrastination in Read: How to Not Procrastinate When Task Avoidance Strikes Read: Do More. Procrastinate Less. Feel Great. Access the video and slides for podcast episode #598 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/how-to-stop-procrastinating/ This episode is sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson" in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Now that menopause is finally getting the research and medical attention it deserves, we are finally putting perimenopause in the spotlight as a pivotal period in a woman's life that demands its own care and attention. This week, midlife gynecologist Dr. Alyssa Dweck returns to break down perimenopause care, the state of hormone therapy, and much more. We dig into how perimenopause is so variable, how to think about the pill, IUDs, hormone therapy, and the new non-hormonal drugs, plus what hot flashes may be revealing about your heart health. We wrap with a look at wearables, telehealth, and the coming era of precision menopause medicine that treats ovaries as the powerful “conductor” organ they are. (Note: Dr. Dweck accidentally misspoke regarding fezolinetant. She would like to clarify that it is an NK3 receptor antagonist not an NK1.)Alyssa Dweck MS MD FACOG MSCP is a practicing gynecologist at Well by Messer in New York City and the Chief Medical Officer at Bonafide Health. Dr. Dweck is a menopause society certified provider with a special interest and expertise in female sexual health and medical sex therapy. Dr. Dweck was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of HERmedicine, a nonprofit education organization dedicated to advancing women's healthcare across the lifespan. This role at HERmedicine recognizes her as a distinguished leader dedicated to educating clinicians and integrating evidence-backed care into everyday medical practice. Dr. Dweck has authored three books, the most recent The Complete A to Z For Your V also co-hosts Business of the V, a podcast which focuses on unmet needs in gynecology and women's health and the businesses created to fulfill these needsYou can learn more about her and her work at drdweck.comSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners: Eternal - Get 15% off their services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.coMidi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

This week's guest would like to apologize. Like many of us before perimenopause hit, Shawna Norton admits she used to quietly doubt—even judge—women who said their bodies changed overnight despite doing nothing differently. Then it happened to her. Now she gets it. And she's genuinely sorry. In this wide-ranging, sometimes raucous, and brutally honest conversation, we dig into her own experience with rapid weight gain, joint pain, brain fog, and the unsettling feeling of living in a body that suddenly feels unfamiliar. We talk cortisol, stress resilience, inflammation, blood sugar management, the complexities of HRT, sleep strategies, and the emotional whiplash of navigating so many unknowns at once. Most of all, we talk about validation—because sometimes the most powerful thing you can hear in this chaotic time of life is: you're not alone.Shawna Norton, M.S., is a kinesiology specialist, strength coach, and nutrition coach dedicated to helping women build resilient, high-performing bodies. She holds a Master of Science in Kinesiology and is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer as well as a Level 1 Certified Nutrition Coach through Precision Nutrition. Shawna is the founder of Competitive Female Training, a women-only coaching program where she guides athletes in fueling their training, optimizing performance, and focusing on what their bodies can do. She also coaches with Deep End Fitness, integrating stress-resilience and breath-driven performance strategies into athletic development. Learn more about her work at competitivefemaletraining.comResourceswww.precisionnutrition.com/nutrition-calculatorSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners: Eternal - Get 15% off their services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.coMidi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

As women, we're told our bodies are wrong almost from the moment we become aware of them—and that messaging hits hyperdrive when the body composition changes of menopause arrive. Those changes are often framed as urgent health risks, even when the picture is far more nuanced and the steps taken to “fix” them can carry risks of their own. This week we sit down with dietitian and public health nutrition specialist Diana Reid to dig into what actually drives midlife weight gain, what belly fat and BMI do (and don't) mean for your health, and where GLP-1 medications fit into the picture. We talk muscle and bone loss, under-fueling, weight regain, and how to protect your health if you choose to use weight loss medications.Diana Reid is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist licensed in both the United States and Luxembourg. She's originally from Seattle, but has been living in Europe since 2016. Diana has a masters degree in Public Health & Nutrition and specializes in nutritional counseling and support for patients with eating disorders; food allergies, intolerances and gut disorders; and the unique challenges related to women's health, especially during midlife and the menopause transition. She is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and follows a non-diet, weight-neutral approach to health and wellness, focusing on habit building, lifestyle behaviors and balanced nutrition. She believes in practicing with compassion, understanding, and a personalized approach to nutrition and well-being. Diana is a married midlife menopausal mom of three teens and a clingy dog, and loves cycling, weight lifting, hiking and traveling. You can find her on social media at @theglobalrd or via her website at www.theglobaldietitian.comResources:Weight Cycling as a Risk Factor for Low Muscle Mass and Strength in a Population of Males and Females with Obesity, hereFull resource list for this episode hereSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

Welcome to Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health! The Go-To Holistic Health Podcast for Christian Women Seeking to Boost Their Energy and Overall Well-Being! Blubrry Nominated as a Favorite Woman Podcaster! Ranked in the Best 15 Christian Health Podcasts! Uncovering God's prophetic vision isn't just about reading scripture—it's about aligning your life, heart, and decisions with the spiritual opportunities of the year. Pastor Bill Jenkins' Prophetic Almanac 2026 offers guidance on obedience, mercy, organization, and servant leadership, helping believers navigate both personal and church life with clarity and purpose. In this episode, Dr. Rekishia McMillan sits down with Pastor Jenkins, who has led Destiny Land Church in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and authored this 12th consecutive prophetic almanac. They explore the spiritual insights, scripture highlights, and practical applications from the book, showing how prophecy can be a resource for everyday life.. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: The theme of 2026 and how mercy shapes personal and spiritual decisions How to “bloom where you're planted” through total obedience (Genesis 26) Practical steps to bring organization and structure into your life and ministry (1 Chronicles 26) How success comes through surrender (Matthew 26) Ways to discern true prophecy from false messages (Ezekiel 26) Fun and symbolic highlights from the almanac, including Scripture of the Year, color, and animal of the year How this prophetic resource can guide your spiritual growth and daily decision-making Visit Pastor Bill Jenkins => Discover books, spiritual tools, resources and more   Join Dr. Rekishia for her Faith + Hormone Health Tuesdays Sign up on Eventbrite Want to Go Deeper? Access resources, upcoming events, and ways to work with Dr. Rekishia "So the news about Jesus spread throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all who were sick, those suffering with various diseases and pains, those under the power of demons, and epileptics, paralytics; and He healed them." Matthew 4:24 Love, Health and Blessings, Dr. Rekishia Listen to Related Episodes: 280 | Hormone Imbalance in Women: How to Decode Your Body & Boost Energy Naturally 277 | Hot Flashes & Night Sweats in Women, What Your Body Is Really Telling You About Hormone Imbalance 276 | Why Women Don't Feel Great, 5 Tips to Restore Hormones and Energy   Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced websites are not to be taken as medical advice or to be used as a diagnosis or treatment plan for any medical condition. I am sharing my educated opinions and experience, but nothing shared here can be taken on a one size fits all basis and we always recommend you do your own research, talk to your own doctors and practitioners, and take full responsibility for any health medical choices you make.

Sports nutrition is confusing. Sports nutrition for endurance athletes is even more confusing. And sports nutrition for midlife female endurance athletes? That's where a lot of women end up working incredibly hard… and getting nowhere, because they're trying to outtrain a fueling problem. This week we sat down with sports dietitian and endurance athlete Meghann Featherstun of Featherstone Nutrition to talk about the fueling mistakes that women often struggle with the most: iron status, energy availability, carbohydrate fueling, hydration, and GI distress, along with the emerging complications of GLP-1 medications.Meghann Featherstun, MS, RD, CSSD Owner and founder of Featherstone Nutrition ltd, Meghann has been working with endurance athletes as a board certified sports dietitian for the last 10 years. Passionate about helping runners, triathletes, and active individuals crush their biggest, baddest performance goals through solid daily & performance nutrition. A 3:58 to 2:49 marathoner herself, she knows what it takes to use solid nutrition to elevate potential as an athlete. You can learn more about her and her work at featherstonenutrition.comResourcesCarbohydrate Ingestion on Exercise Metabolism and Physical Performance, here.Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

We dig into why happiness nudges us to overeat and how social mirroring, permission thinking, and time blindness quietly push us past satisfied. We share simple, kind strategies to keep the joy while staying balanced at parties, vacations, and everyday wins.• happy moods raising dopamine and reward seeking• parties, vacations, and dessert tables as overeating cues• social mirroring and tribal safety driving seconds• permission thinking: I deserve this and special day logic• time blindness and delayed fullness at gatherings• highlight foods and slower eating to increase satisfaction• pre-event snacks to reduce binge risk• choosing connection and conversation over constant nibbling• confident boundaries for skipping seconds or runs• awareness without judgment as the core skillhttps://aarondegler.com/

Welcome to Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health! The Go-To Holistic Health Podcast for Christian Women Seeking to Boost Their Energy and Overall Well-Being! Blubrry Nominated as a Favorite Woman Podcaster! Ranked in the Best 15 Christian Health Podcasts! Unforgiveness is more than an emotional struggle—it affects women's hormones, stress levels, and heart health. Holding onto resentment can trigger elevated cortisol, disrupt hormone balance, and increase the risk of fatigue, mood swings, and long-term heart issues. In this episode, Dr. Rekishia McMillan uncovers the hidden connection between unforgiveness, stress hormones, and women's heart wellness. She explains how unresolved emotions can show up physically and shares 5 practical, faith-aligned steps to release resentment, protect your heart, and restore balance. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: How unforgiveness impacts hormones, cortisol, and heart health The subtle ways emotional stress shows up physically in your body Why releasing resentment is crucial for long-term wellness 5 practical steps to forgive and protect your heart How faith and science align to support emotional and physical healing Join Dr. Rekishia for her Feel Great Webinar Sign up on Eventbrite Want to Go Deeper? Access resources, upcoming events, and ways to work with Dr. Rekishia "“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3. Love, Health and Blessings, Dr. Rekishia Listen to Related Episodes: 277 | Hot Flashes & Night Sweats in Women, What Your Body Is Really Telling You About Hormone Imbalance 276 | Why Women Don't Feel Great, 5 Tips to Restore Hormones and Energy 274 | How Stress Dysregulates Women's Hormones, Faith Based Tapping Restores Your Energy   Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced websites are not to be taken as medical advice or to be used as a diagnosis or treatment plan for any medical condition. I am sharing my educated opinions and experience, but nothing shared here can be taken on a one size fits all basis and we always recommend you do your own research, talk to your own doctors and practitioners, and take full responsibility for any health medical choices you make.

Going gluten free is hard enough, and it is beyond frustrating when you do and still don't feel great. Did you know the labeling on the Gluten Free foods you've found to eat could be the culprit? Gluten free labeling isn't a guarantee that it's actually gluten free. In this episode, I walk you through the 3 different gluten free labels that exist, what they mean, and how to reduce the amount of gluten you consume daily. You deserve to feel like a million bucks, and I want to help you get there.   Connect with Marian:  https://www.roadtolivingwhole.com/meal-plans/

Midlife and menopause can bring real physical and psychological changes that affect libido, arousal, and pleasure—but that doesn't mean desire or a satisfying sex life are destined to disappear. This week we sat down with registered nurse and Permission for Pleasure author Cindy Scharkey to unpack what actually happens to desire, arousal, pleasure, and our bodies as we move through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. We explore why so many women stop wanting sex in midlife, how hormones, stress, body image, and long-term relationships play a role, and why waiting to be “in the mood” often doesn't work anymore (and more importantly, what does).Cindy Scharkey, RN, BSN, PHN, is a healthcare professional with almost 4 decades of experience. Throughout her career as a Certified Childbirth Educator, OB/GYN nurse and speaker, she has been consistently exposed to the taboos and silence surrounding women's sexuality. Cindy is passionate about providing women with the content and self-confidence they need to find freedom on their own sexual wellness journey. As the author of Permission for Pleasure: Tending Your Sexual Garden, and Host of the Permission for Pleasure podcast, Cindy offers education and conversations about expressing, experiencing and enjoying your sexuality. You can learn more about her, her book, and her work at www.cindyscharkey.comSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Feisty Strong Retreat, April 17-19, 2026 - Atlanta https://feisty.co/events/feisty-strong-retreat-atlanta/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

This week we welcome back our resident reproductive endocrinologist and menopause specialist, Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, for another candid conversation. We pull back the curtain on Carla's own menopause experience—how she navigates her symptoms, what she's learned, and what she practices herself. We also dig into the hard conversations so many of us are having as we navigate this ever-evolving space, and how years of working closely with active midlife women have shaped her thinking on hormone therapy, GLP-1 medications, testosterone, hormone testing, and what actually moves the needle for athletic women in the transition.Carla DiGirolamo, MD, PhD, is a Double Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Obstetrician/Gynecologist specializing in women's performance and menopausal medicine. She is also a Crossfit Level 1 trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, and member of CrossFit Medical Society. She is a MedFit Care provider and provides weekly workouts and medical updates at her Substack Athletic Aging. She is an Endocrine Consultant for Wild Health and Women's Health Director at Eternal Health. Most recently, she has launched her own private practice specializing in helping active and high-performing women reach their performance potential from puberty through menopause. Dr. DiGirolamo is now seeing patients for virtual consultations for menopausal care and performance optimization. Visit her website www.drcarlad.com to learn more about her services and schedule an appointment.ResourcesAthletic Aging with Dr. Carla DiGirolamo on SubstackSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Feisty Strong Retreat, April 17-19, 2026 - Atlanta https://feisty.co/events/feisty-strong-retreat-atlanta/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Cozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ for up to 20% offHettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/

Welcome to Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health! The Go-To Holistic Health Podcast for Christian Women Seeking to Boost Their Energy and Overall Well-Being! Blubrry Nominated as a Favorite Woman Podcaster! Ranked in the Best 15 Christian Health Podcasts! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, yet many women are never taught how deeply estrogen protects their hearts. In this episode, Dr. Rekishia McMillan explains how declining estrogen during perimenopause and menopause affects blood flow, heart rhythm, cholesterol, and inflammation. She shares her personal journey with heart palpitations and misdiagnosis, and how discovering the hormonal root cause changed her approach to women's health. You'll learn why hormone testing matters, how research connects estrogen loss to heart disease, and how simple nutrition strategies—like incorporating heart-healthy seeds—can support hormone balance and cardiovascular health. Faith is woven throughout, reminding listeners that God cares about the physical heart and calls women to steward their health with wisdom and confidence. This episode is ideal for women seeking natural, faith-aligned guidance for heart health, hormone balance, and energy. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: How estrogen protects women's hearts Why heart risk rises after menopause Signs of low estrogen Which lab tests support prevention How seeds and whole foods nourish the heart How faith supports lifelong wellness Join Dr. Rekishia for a weekly 15-minute session exploring faith-aligned, practical ways to restore hormone balance and vitality. Sign up on Eventbrite https://rekishialmcmillan.eventbrite.com Want to Go Deeper? Access resources, upcoming events, and ways to work with Dr. Rekishia https://linktr.ee/rekishiamcmillan "A joyful heart is good medicine." Proverbs 17:22. Love, Health and Blessings,   Dr. Rekishia   Listen to Related Episodes: 276 | Why Women Don't Feel Great, 5 Tips to Restore Hormones and Energy 266 | Nitric Oxide the Missing Link in Women's Health: Boost Energy, Hormone Balance & Longevity with Dr. Nathan Bryan 258 | Why Do Women Feel So Tired All the Time? 5 Mitochondria Fixes for Energy & Hormonal Balance   Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced websites are not to be taken as medical advice or to be used as a diagnosis or treatment plan for any medical condition. I am sharing my educated opinions and experience, but nothing shared here can be taken on a one size fits all basis and we always recommend you do your own research, talk to your own doctors and practitioners, and take full responsibility for any health medical choices you make.

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers reveals the dangers of processed seed oils and how they poison your mitochondria, preventing your body from burning fat efficiently. You'll learn how these oils contribute to chronic inflammation and oxidative stress, making fat burning nearly impossible. Dr. Jockers also explains the harmful effects of processed sugars and starches, which spike insulin levels and keep your body in sugar-burning mode. By reducing these ingredients, you can kickstart fat burning and improve overall metabolic health. The episode dives into the harmful chemicals found in many everyday foods, including preservatives and artificial sweeteners. Dr. Jockers discusses how these chemicals disrupt your cell function and damage your gut, making it essential to avoid them for optimal health and fat loss. In This Episode:  00:00 Introduction to Mitochondria and Seed Oils 00:21 Podcast Introduction and Overview 03:27 Three Food Ingredients to Avoid 03:52 Processed Seed Oils: The Hidden Danger 07:33 Processed Carbohydrates and Their Impact 09:34 Harmful Chemicals in Food 11:19 Healthy Alternatives and Recommendations 15:20 Nutrient-Rich Foods for Better Health 20:47 Hydration and Gratitude 22:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Boost your health with Paleo Valley's Organic SuperGreens powder. Packed with 23 nutrient-rich superfoods, it's free from inflammatory cereal grasses and easy to add to any drink or recipe. It's USDA organic, gluten-free, and contains no fillers or sugars. Enhance your daily nutrition with a quick scoop! Save 15% at Paleo Valley using code 'JOCKERS'   When it comes to cooking, Chef Foundry offers the perfect solution with their P 600 ceramic cookware, which is free from Teflon, PFAS, and plastic coatings. Made with Swiss-engineered ceramic, this cookware makes it easy to prepare healthy meals without the toxins. Take 20% off with code SAFE20 at chefsfoundry.com/jockers and upgrade your kitchen today.   Get Huel's full High-Protein Starter Kit with my exclusive offer of 20% OFF online with my code Jockers20 at huel.com/Jockers20. New Customers Only. Code only valid for the bundle. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!    "Seed oils are poison to your mitochondria—destroying your ability to burn fat and causing chronic inflammation"  ~ Dr. Jockers     Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio     Resources: Paleovalley Save 15% using JOCKERS at paleovalley.com/jockers. Visit chefsfoundry.com/jockers for 20% off with code SAFE20. Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/   If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/ 

Exercise is supposed to be healthy—but when does dedication cross into compulsion? In this episode, we sat down with sports psychologist and new host of the Feisty Women's Performance Podcast, Dr. Erin Ayala to explore the murky, often misunderstood concept of exercise addiction. We unpack why it's not an official diagnosis, how it overlaps with perfectionism, anxiety, body image, and control, and why endurance athletes—especially midlife women—can be uniquely vulnerable. We also dive into identity, boundaries, training culture, and how to tell whether exercise is supporting your life—or quietly running it.Erin Ayala, PhD, LP, CMPC is a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) offering virtual mental health therapy for athletes aged 14 and above. She provides one-on-one performance coaching, CMPC mentorship, clinical supervision, and group workshops for teams and sport organizations. She supports athletes in injury recovery, managing performance anxiety, depression, pre-competition stress, confidence, and self-criticism. Located in Minnesota, she is licensed to work with athletes in 40 states. You can learn more about Dr. Ayala and her work at www.skadisportpsychology.com.Follow the newly launched The Feisty Women's Performance Podcast here. Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Book Your Mallorca Cycling Trip with Feisty: https://feisty.co/events/mallorca-cycling-trip-with-the-cyclists-menu/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Cozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ for up to 20% offHettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/

This week we welcome back protein and fat-loss researcher Dr. Bill Campbell to unpack early findings from what may be the largest menopause fitness survey to date, designed to finally study women who actively train. We dive into what thousands of fit midlife women report about calorie and protein intake, hormone therapy use, and the widely felt—but poorly studied—experience of weight-loss resistance during peri- and postmenopause. The conversation also explores why hormone therapy use appears far higher in fitness-engaged women than in national estimates, how muscle quality and power may decline even before we notice muscle loss, and why high-intensity interval work appears especially promising for reducing visceral fat.Bill Campbell, PhD is a Professor of Exercise Science and Director of the Performance and Physique Enhancement Laboratory at the University of South Florida. He is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength & Conditioning Association and former president of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (where he is also 1 of 35 individuals to be recognized as a ‘Fellow' of the organization—an honor reserved for those individuals who have outstanding contributions to the field of sports nutrition). He has published over 200 scientific papers and abstracts, three textbooks, and 20 book chapters in areas related to physique enhancement, sports nutrition, resistance training, and dietary supplementation. You can learn more about him and his work at www.billcampbellphd.comResourcesInvestigating weight loss resistance across the menopausal transition: a preliminary quantitative survey of resistance-trained women hereInsufficient sleep undermines dietary efforts to reduce adiposity hereWhy the Calories In/Calories Out Equation Can Fail Women with Jody Dushay, MD hereSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Book Your Mallorca Cycling Trip with Feisty: https://feisty.co/events/mallorca-cycling-trip-with-the-cyclists-menu/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Cozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ for up to 20% offHettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/

Welcome to Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health! The Go-To Holistic Health Podcast for Christian Women Seeking to Boost Their Energy and Overall Well-Being! Blubrry Nominated as a Favorite Woman Podcaster! Ranked in the Best 15 Christian Health Podcasts! Hormone imbalance affects many women—especially during perimenopause and menopause—often leading to fatigue, poor sleep, weight gain, and brain fog. In this episode of Why Women Aren't Feeling Great, we explore the deeper reasons women feel depleted, how modern food, stress, and environmental factors impact hormones, and practical ways to restore energy and vitality. Learn how supporting your cells and hormones with nutrient-dense food, stress management, rest, and movement can transform your health. We'll also discuss how faith and physiology work together to honor God's design for healing and restoration. This episode is ideal for women seeking natural, faith-aligned solutions for hormone imbalance, fatigue, chronic stress, hot flashes, and low energy. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: Why women's health and energy have declined over the past few decades How stress, poor nutrition, and environmental toxins disrupt hormones at the cellular level How to restore balance through nutrition, sleep, movement, and stress management The connection between faith, holistic health, and God's design for restoration Join Dr. Rekishia for a weekly 15-minute session exploring faith-aligned, practical ways to restore hormone balance and vitality. Sign up through the show notes or on Eventbrite by searching Faith and Hormones Register Now on EventBrite! Want to Go Deeper? Access resources, upcoming events, and ways to work with me "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." 3 John 2 Love, Health and Blessings,   Dr. Rekishia   Listen to Related Episodes: 271 | Protein Deficiency and Hormone Imbalance, Simple Foods Every Woman Needs for Optimal Health 176 | Hormonal Imbalance Linked to BPA in Clothing, 3 Ways to Protect Your Health 161 | Hormonal Imbalance Chemical Detected in Bottled Drinking Water, 8 Healthy Alternatives to Protect Women's Health   Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced websites are not to be taken as medical advice or to be used as a diagnosis or treatment plan for any medical condition. I am sharing my educated opinions and experience, but nothing shared here can be taken on a one size fits all basis and we always recommend you do your own research, talk to your own doctors and practitioners, and take full responsibility for any health medical choices you make.

When the first signs of menopause hit, the temptation can be strong to throw everything we have at it–all the supplements, all the hacks, all the hormones. But not everything is right for everyone, and doing too much at once can backfire, leaving you feeling worse, lighter in the wallet, or both. This week, we take a more measured, targeted approach with pharmacist, nutritionist, and certified menopause lifestyle practitioner Sarah Gray, author of It's Not You, It's Perimenopause. A marathon runner herself, Sarah explains how incremental, sustainable changes—matched to your body, goals, and real life—can help you feel better now while protecting your health for the long run.Sarah Gray is one of Australia's few dual-qualified health professionals in pharmacy and nutrition, and a Certified Menopause Lifestyle Practitioner. She takes a practical, science-based, whole-person approach to helping women thrive through perimenopause and beyond—blending nutrition, movement, mindset, and the smart use of supplements and medications. A trusted Australian health expert and social media thought leader, Sarah has appeared on Channel 10's My Market Kitchen for four seasons and regularly contributes across radio, print, online media, and podcasts. In her debut book, The Australian Perimenopause Action Plan, she draws on 25+ years across pharmacy, private practice, public health, and the supplements industry to give women a clear, actionable roadmap for midlife. You can learn more about her and her work at thenutritionpharmacist.comResourcesBook: It's Not You, It's Perimenopause Collagen studies: Specific collagen peptides benefit the biosynthesis of matrix molecules of tendons and ligamentsCollagen supplementation augments changes in patellar tendon properties in female soccer playersSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Book Your Mallorca Cycling Trip with Feisty: https://feisty.co/events/mallorca-cycling-trip-with-the-cyclists-menu/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Cozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ for up to 20% offHettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/

What if your body could heal—without more medications, specialists, or confusing diets? In today's episode, Wendy Knox shares her incredible journey of reversing Hashimoto's thyroiditis, terrible IBS, chronic pain, and losing 29 pounds—naturally—using the Feel Great system. After years of living in discomfort, inflammation, and fatigue, Wendy found a sustainable path to true healing. Her story will inspire anyone struggling with autoimmune issues, digestive distress, or unexplained pain. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Wendy's lowest point—and the health conditions she thought she'd live with forever How the Feel Great system helped her rebalance her thyroid and calm autoimmunity The unexpected gut and digestion improvements that resolved her daily IBS symptoms How reducing inflammation helped her finally break free from chronic pain The simple shifts that led to her 29-pound weight loss Her advice to anyone who feels like they've "tried everything" without success Links Mentioned:

MEET US LIVE AT CRE8TIVE CON www.cre8tivecon.com ABOUT THIS EPISODE How to Get Out of Debt When You're Broke serves as a roadmap to hope for those struggling with debt while facing financial constraints. Overflowing with practical guidance, this handbook reveals crucial methods to liberate yourself from the clutches of debt, even when resources are limited. Discover invaluable tips on prioritizing expenses wisely and cutting unnecessary costs to maximize every penny. Unearth innovative approaches for negotiating with creditors, exploring debt consolidation avenues, and navigating repayment plans that align with your financial situation. Unlock the potential of side hustles and supplemental income streams to fast-track your debt repayment journey. Learn how to minimize interest rates and fees while channeling every available resource toward debt reduction. Conquer the psychological challenges of debt with actionable advice on maintaining motivation and financial discipline, even in times of financial scarcity. Gain insights into credit scores, debt management plans, and savvy money management techniques to take charge of your financial destiny. "How to Get Out of Debt When You're Broke" stands as your indispensable roadmap to financial freedom, offering guidance regardless of your current circumstances. Embark on your journey to a debt-free future today. Get OBSESSED with changing your life. We are all on a journey to do things better, consider us your guides to living your best life. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website or most major podcast platforms. Visit our website and share your story! Home | Obsessedwith Life (getobsessedpodcast.com) We want to know who you are obsessed with--Watch Us LIVE on YouTube Every Monday - @obsessedpodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Carbs are evil.” As we usher in 2026, and as endurance athletes around the globe are stuffing down as many carbohydrates per hour as humanly possible to supercharge their performance, this week's guest, sports dietitian Kristen Arnold, still manages misconceptions, especially from her midlife clients, that carbohydrates are something to be cut from the diet. Nothing could be further from the truth. This week we kick off the new year with a show all about the life and performance-boosting benefits of carbs. We cover carbohydrate timing, processed carbs versus unprocessed carbs, carbohydrate's impact on blood sugar, brain function, mood, inflammation, general health, and much, much more.Kristen Arnold, MS, RDN, CSSD is a board-certified sports dietitian, cycling coach, and retired professional athlete with over 10 years of experience in sports dietetics. She has worked with a wide range of professional sports teams, athlete-centered healthcare initiatives, and Olympic organizations. Kristen owns a thriving private practice dedicated to empowering active women across the lifespan through evidence-based sports nutrition coaching and education. She is a first-author, peer-reviewed researcher on improving postmenopausal women's health through targeted nutrition strategies and counseling, and she regularly speaks on podcasts and contributes to publications on sports nutrition topics. Learn more at sportsnutritionforwomen.com.Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Learn More and Register for our 2026 Tucson Bike Camp: https://feisty.co/events/gravel-camp-x-bike-mechanic-school/Join the Feisty Strong Barbell Club: https://feisty.co/strong-club/ and use code:  STRONG2026 to save $50 Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Cozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ for up to 20% offHettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/

For today's episode. As I do every New year, I like to start off the new season with a focus on health and wellness; because if you are like me and I find most people, that is what we put on our top priority list for our New Year goals. So today I welcome on Sarah Wragge, Founder and CEO, Sarah Wragge Wellness.    Sarah is the founder of Sarah Wragge Wellness, a dynamic wellness brand born from her own transformative health journey. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at 18, Sarah traded martinis and late nights for sweat sessions and green juice, ultimately becoming known as "The Sweat Worker." What began with pantry cleanouts and meal prep has evolved into a high-impact coaching platform that serves celebrities, executives, and everyday individuals alike. At the heart of her method is a five-pillar system rooted in action; each step is something clients do, driving real, sustainable change through habit-forming routines and functional health principles. This episode is packed with the foundational principles everyone needs to have as a holistic approach to health and wellness. So whether you are looking to lose fat, stay lean, feel great and energized…this episode is for you to help create a sustainable lifestyle plan to feel your very best this year. In today's episode we discuss: Building a Sustainable Lifestyle How to use food as medicine Essential Nutrients for Health we should not slack on Utilizing GLP Medications Effectively Building a Balanced Plate for Optimal Health Blood Sugar Balance: Key to Wellness Common Health Sabotages and Solutions For full show notes and episode resources head to: https://ericalippy.com/sarah-wragge/ Watch episode on YouTube Episode mentions:  Listen here to final episode of 2025  Download 'My Intentional Year' HERE Guest: Sarah Wragge | Website , Instagram, Facebook The SWW MEthod Program All products of SWW Follow me on Social Media: Listen on YouTube Your Host: @ericalippy Podcast: @passionlovepursuit PASSION LOVE PURSUIT PODCASTS: https://ericalippy.com/the-podcast/      

This episode originally dropped on: March 19, 2025Many of us have spent a lifetime trying to shrink ourselves. We grew up being told you could never be too thin. As athletes, especially in endurance sports, smaller, lighter, faster was the ethos of the day. That is changing as we see athletes, especially women, discover that being fueled and strong yields even better performance–and longevity. This week's guest, trainer and nutrition coach Steph Gaudreau embodies that journey through both her personal and professional life. She shares how, for 40+ women especially, growing muscles is the key to better energy and performance in sport and life, and how strength training is the gateway to midlife self-acceptance. Steph Gaudreau, CISSN, CPT, helps athletic women over 40 fuel themselves better, get stronger, increase their energy, and perform better in the gym. She's a sports nutritionist and strength coach with multiple certifications including USA Weightlifting coach, Menopause Health & Fitness Specialist, Girls Gone Strong Women's Coaching Specialist, and Intuitive Eating Counselor. She shares her advice on building strength, proper fueling, and much more as the host of the Fuel Your Strength Podcast. You can learn more about Steph and her work at www.stephgaudreau.comSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Learn More and Register for our 2026 Tucson Bike Camp: https://feisty.co/events/gravel-camp-x-bike-mechanic-school/Join the Feisty Strong Barbell Club: https://feisty.co/strong-club/ and use code:  STRONG2026 to save $50 Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Support our Partners:Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Wahoo KICKR RUN: Use the code FEISTY to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/maTzL

In this powerful interview, Shana sits down with Sam Hughes, VP of Sales at Unicity, to uncover the story and science behind the Feel Great System—a metabolic support protocol built on two potent products: Unimate and Balance. Sam shares his unique journey from working in customer service to helping roll out this system across North America. He breaks down the ingredients inside each product, why they were chosen, and how they're helping thousands reverse insulin resistance, balance blood sugar, and feel better—often fast. If you're ready to simplify your wellness journey and actually feel great, this episode is for you. What We Cover in This Episode Sam's journey from customer service to VP of Sales at Unicity How the Feel Great System was developed—and why it's so effective Ingredient breakdown: Unimate: Yerba mate extract, chlorogenic acid, mood + fat metabolism Balance: Biosphere fiber matrix, insulin + cholesterol control Success stories from the field Why metabolic health is in crisis (and what's working) How to integrate these nutraceuticals with fasting and circadian health strategies

This episode originally dropped on: June 2, 2025When some of the biggest names in menopause medicine want to learn to lift heavy, they turn to this week's guest, Nike Master Trainer and midlife fitness advocate Holly Rilinger, founder of the LIFTED Method. Because Holly gets it. She's been through her own journey with damaging diet culture, body image issues, and a challenging perimenopause that has left her navigating sheet soaking night sweats, brain fog, and fatigue. Through a midlife-specific training plan and tailored hormone therapy regimen (including testosterone), she's been able to reclaim her energy and power and is devoted to helping others do the same. This week we dive into the science and strategy behind Holly's Lifted Method and her Blueprint programs designed specifically for women in midlife, as well as for those using GLP-1 medications. This conversation is packed with insight, honesty, and a lot of muscle. You can learn more about Holly and her programs at www.theliftedmethodcoaching.comHolly Rilinger is a Nike Master Trainer, author, and founder of the LIFTED Method: An in-person and virtual platform with the focus of empowering people at all levels to strength train. Holly is dedicated to delivering innovative, science-backed training methods in an environment that prioritizes growth, resilience, and a lifelong passion for fitness. Holly coaches in her East Hampton studio and on her virtual platform. She is also the founder of LIFTED Blueprint, formerly Menopause Bootcamp, a program designed specifically to help women in midlife get stronger, feel more energized, and gain confidence as they navigate this powerful phase of life. She is also the creator of LIFTED's newest program for SLP-1 patients–GLP-1 Blueprint in partnership with Dr. Alexandra Sowa of So Well.Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Learn More and Register for our 2026 Tucson Bike Camp: https://feisty.co/events/gravel-camp-x-bike-mechanic-school/Join the Feisty Strong Barbell Club: https://feisty.co/strong-club/ and use code:  STRONG2026 to save $50 Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Support our Partners:Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Wahoo KICKR RUN: Use the code FEISTY to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/maTzL

Are you ready to discover which Salad With a Side of Fries episodes truly changed lives in 2025? Join Jenn for an inspiring countdown of transformative wellness conversations that tackle everything from heart rate variability to hormone health and pre-diabetic prevention. These game-changing discussions offer practical insights you can implement immediately.Jenn Trepeck, host of Salad With a Side of Fries, reveals the top 10 episodes of 2025. She shares powerful conversations about blood sugar management, diet culture, and flexible habits that serve your health goals. From understanding how to improve heart rate variability naturally to demystifying hormones and breaking free from rigid wellness rules, this episode delivers a curated playlist of wellness habits that honor real life.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ How heart rate variability acts as a speedometer for your physiology and practical ways to improve it using wearable technology for better health monitoring.✅ Why hormone health isn't mysterious or taboo—discover how hormones communicate what your body needs and why birth control effects differ from what you've been told.✅ The truth about pre-diabetic prevention through daily food choices and why small, consistent changes matter more than once-yearly doctor visits for blood sugar management.✅ How to break free from diet culture and rigid habits by embracing the "Yes, And" approach to wellness habits that honor both your body and soul.The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let's dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The annual countdown tradition of reviewing the Top 10 Episodes of 2025 05:03 Episode 324: Have Your Cake and Feel Great—breaking free from food shame and diet culture while enjoying treats06:55 Episode 302: The “Yes And” in Healthcare (feat. Andrea Nakayama)—combining Western medicine with lifestyle medicine and holistic health09:09 Episode 313: Rigid vs.Flexible Habits (feat. Monica Packer)—escaping perfectionism and the all-or-nothing mindset12:37 Episode 312: Daily Habits That Serve or Sabotage Your Health and Hormones —understanding context and nuance14:13 Episode 324: Hormones Are Your Check Engine Light (feat. Jillian Greaves)—demystifying hormone health and birth control effects on women's bodies20:03 Episode 288: Use Your Heart Monitor to Improve Your Health (feat. Torkil Færø)—tracking Heart Rate Variability23:11 Episode 303: Everyone Is Pre-Diabetic Unless…—why prevention happens daily through food choices, not annual checkups30:04 Episode 292: Your

In this powerful solo episode, Shana breaks down two of the most overlooked drivers of weight gain, low energy, and chronic disease: insulin resistance and fatty liver. Discover why these silent conditions are skyrocketing, how to test for them (even if your doctor isn't looking), and the exact lifestyle steps that can start reversing them—naturally. Plus, hear why she recommends the Feel Great system and how her metabolic reset program works. What We Cover: Why fatty liver is now shockingly common  How insulin resistance leads to liver fat, hormonal chaos, and stubborn weight Testing for fatty liver  How to reverse fatty liver and insulin resistance without extreme diets The role of structured fasting, protein, and light in healing The "Feel Great" system Shana recommends—and how it complements her reset Why her own reset program is changing lives Link for the Feel Great System (yerba mate tea + fiber matrix): https://shanahussinwellness.com/programs-courses/feelgreat/ Link for my Complete 90-Day Insulin Resistance RESET: https://shanahussinwellness.com/programs-courses/reset/

This episode was sparked by a simple text, a follow-up call, and an intentional act of kindness from my friend Craig Gottlieb. That small moment carried massive impact and led me to ask a powerful question: Do I make people feel great?Proverbs 18 gives us a clear blueprint for being a great friend—speaking life, choosing wisdom over gossip, diligence over laziness, humility over ego, and listening before reacting. When you fill your heart with wisdom, discernment, and time with God, you become refreshing to the people around you. Good friends don't just show up—they add value.If you've ever wondered how to be a better friend, how to build stronger relationships, or how biblical wisdom applies to everyday life, Proverbs 18 is where to start. Read it. Live it. Then go make someone feel great today.

As we wrap up 2025 and start dreaming about our goals for the New Year, this week's guest, ultracyclist Paula Ralph, has one simple message: Just go for it. We often wait until we're 100% ready—which usually means we never start. But whether you succeed or fall short, you'll be better for having tried. Paula knows this firsthand. She set out to break a world record riding solo from Cape Town, South Africa to Nordkapp, Norway. Sponsors pulled out. Mechanical issues piled up. She got heat stroke…and hit by a truck. Safety concerns forced reroutes. The record slipped away. But she didn't stop. She kept going—ultimately riding 12,290 km across 17 countries in 126 days. And what she gained was far bigger than a record: proof that she's stronger than she ever imagined, and a reminder of what midlife women can do when we dare to go big.Paula Ralph is a solo endurance cyclist who rode unsupported from Cape Town to Nordkapp, Norway — a 12,290 km journey across 17 countries in just 126 days. What began as a world record attempt quickly turned into a raw test of resilience. Navigating relentless challenges, both on and off the bike, Paula had to let go of the record and hold on to something more powerful — the will to keep going. Her journey is one of survival, courage, and what it means to find freedom at the edge of your comfort zone. She was recently named a "sporting hero" as one of the top 100 female cyclists by CyclingUK. You can learn more about her and her mission @thelongrideglobal on Instagram. Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Learn More and Register for our 2026 Tucson Bike Camp: https://feisty.co/events/gravel-camp-x-bike-mechanic-school/Join the Feisty Strong Barbell Club: https://feisty.co/strong-club/ Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Support our Partners:Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Wahoo KICKR RUN: Use the code FEISTY to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/maTzL

Are you burned out? Or just in a rough patch? Is it perimenopause, depression, or some messy mix of well, everything? In this episode, we're joined by sports psychologist and endurance athlete Dr. Erin Ayala to unpack athletic burnout in midlife women—what it is, how it shows up, how it overlaps with perimenopause and mood changes, and how to tell it apart from being overreached, under-fueled, or just end-of-season tired. Erin also serves up some practical advice for what to do when every workout feels like a slog, how to talk to your coach, why rest, recovery, and carbs matter more than ever, and how to build a support team that actually communicates. We also dig into the grief of changing performance and body composition in midlife—and how to pivot without losing your identity as an athlete.Erin Ayala, PhD, LP, CMPC is a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) offering virtual mental health therapy for athletes aged 14 and above. She provides one-on-one performance coaching, CMPC mentorship, clinical supervision, and group workshops for teams and sport organizations. She supports athletes in injury recovery, managing performance anxiety, depression, pre-competition stress, confidence, and self-criticism. Located in Minnesota, she is licensed to work with athletes in 40 states. You can learn more about Dr. Ayala and her work at www.skadisportpsychology.comSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Learn More and Register for our 2026 Tucson Bike Camp: https://feisty.co/events/gravel-camp-x-bike-mechanic-school/ Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Support our Partners:Cozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Nutrisense: Go to nutrisense.io/hitplay and use code: HITPLAY to get 30% offPrevinex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo KICKR RUN: Use the code FEISTY to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/maTzL

This week, it's Aly doing a minisode! She talks about some observations she's made about new parenthood and herself as a new mom at 4.5 months postpartum and also discusses simple things we can all do to help ourselves feel good through the holiday season. She is taking new clients for her 3 and 6 month integrative nutrition health coaching programs starting in January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel like your life ticks all the right boxes, yet something's missing under the surface? This week, I'm discussing a surprising paradox many high-achieving women experience—what happens when our dream lives look perfect and applaudable from the outside, but fail to bring fulfillment on the inside. If you've been performing instead of living or started to sense that your ladder to success has been up against the wrong wall, this episode is for you. I'm sharing how to spot the performance trap and signals of misaligned success, plus practical strategies for reconnecting with your essence, auditing energy-drainers, and letting go of obligations that no longer serve you. Let's break the cycle of discontent together and claim a lighter, more satisfying life that both looks and feels great. Are you ready to make your next chapter the one that's truly yours?  Show Highlights: External success vs. inner fulfillment. [00:50] The hidden cost of living for achievement-based validation. [02:00] Rethinking success and missed inflection points. [04:43] The cycle of overwhelm, apathy, and resentment. [06:24] Four powerful signals of misalignment from your true self. [09:00] Permission to change. [13:37] Are you clear on what you really want? [15:20] How to audit what's draining your energy. [16:48] The power of purposely dropping a habitual obligation. [18:14] Check out the new "Brave" program if you're ready for support. [20:19] If you're ready to make courageous choices that create a life you love, join the BRAVE waitlist today: https://brilliant-balance.com/brave Subscribe to the Brilliant Balance Weekly: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly Follow Cherylanne on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cskolnicki

As active women, muscle is the engine that powers us through our lives, no matter what sport we love. When we hit midlife and menopause, it can feel like that 8-cylinder engine drops to six—less punch when we hit the gas, even though we're still training. We may notice less muscle and more body fat when we look in the mirror. Muscle and strength loss during the menopause transition is multifactorial. It's hormonal changes and estrogen decline. It's inflammation. It's symptoms like poor sleep, joint pain, and fatigue. It's body fat gain. It's how we recover and fuel. And, of course, it's aging itself, as both women and men lose muscle with age. Our approach to making and maintaining it has to be multifactorial as well. This week we talk all about muscle and menopause–from basic science to menopause symptoms to hormone therapy–to understand what's going on under the hood and help keep that engine strong.Carla DiGirolamo, MD, PhD, is a Double Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Obstetrician/Gynecologist specializing in infertility and menopausal medicine. She is also a Crossfit Level 1 trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, and member of CrossFit Health. She is a MedFit Care provider and provides weekly workouts and medical updates at her Substack Athletic Aging. She is an Endocrine Consultant for Wild Health and Women's Health Director at Eternal Health. Most recently, she has launched her own private practice specializing in helping active and high-performing women reach their performance potential from puberty through menopause. Dr. DiGirolamo is now seeing patients for virtual consultations for menopausal care and performance optimization. Visit her website www.drcarlad.com to learn more about her services and schedule an appointment.ResourcesAthletic Aging with Dr. Carla DiGirolamo on SubstackFor a full list of articles referred to in this episode, head to this linkSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Learn More and Register for our 2026 Tucson Bike Camp: https://feisty.co/events/gravel-camp-x-bike-mechanic-school/ Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Support our Partners:Cozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Nutrisense: Go to nutrisense.io/hitplay and use code: HITPLAY to get 30% offPrevinex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo KICKR RUN: Use the code FEISTY to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/maTzL

The menopause transition is a critical tipping point for bone health. Bone loss accelerates rapidly in late perimenopause and continues for roughly 3 to 5 years after menopause begins–a window in which some women lose up to 20% of their total bone mass. For too long, society accepted this decline as inevitable. That fragility is our fate. That as women, our stature–and our lives and our worlds–just shrink as we age. Dr. Lisa Moore, DPT, founder of Brick House Bones, is on a mission to change that. After a surprise osteopenia diagnosis of her own, she rebuilt her bone density by 3% in a single year. Now she's helping tens of thousands of women reclaim their skeletal strength, too, including those navigating uniquely challenging circumstances like cancer recovery. She shares her recipe for maintaining and building strong bones this week.Dr. Lisa Moore, DPT, is on a mission to help over one million people with low bone density turn fear into action—and build the strength to do the things they love with the people they love! She's a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a certified yoga and mindfulness educator, and a BoneFit™ Trained Healthcare Professional specializing in evidence-based exercise for osteoporosis. Lisa is the founder of Brick House Bones, a global movement helping women build stronger bodies and stronger bones. She also runs her own clinic, Strong Bones Physical Therapy, just outside of Seattle, Washington. With degrees from the University of Maine, the University of Washington, and the University of South Dakota, Lisa brings together science, movement, compassion, and community to help her clients thrive at every age.ResourcesBrick House Bones with Dr. Lisa Moore, DPT, hereHigh-Intensity Resistance and Impact Training Improves Bone Mineral Density and Physical Function in Postmenopausal Women With Osteopenia and Osteoporosis: The LIFTMOR Randomized Controlled Trial, hereStronger back muscles reduce the incidence of vertebral fractures: a prospective 10 year follow-up of postmenopausal women, hereSkeletal site-specific effects of jump training on bone mineral density in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis, hereWeighted Vests in Midlife: Hype? Help? Harm?, hereFRAX fracture risk calculator Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Learn More and Register for our 2026 Tucson Bike Camp: https://feisty.co/events/gravel-camp-x-bike-mechanic-school/ Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Support our Partners:Cozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Nutrisense: Go to nutrisense.io/hitplay and use code: HITPLAY to get 30% offPrevinex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo KICKR RUN: Use the code FEISTY to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/maTzL

Unpredictable cycles. Sleepless nights. Mood swings. Body composition changes. And performance that mirrors all of it. During the menopause transition, you never quite know which body will show up on any given day. As this week's guest menopause run and strength coach Becky Croft explains, you can still get stronger and faster, but it won't come from constantly pushing through or grinding it out. It takes smart planning, a different kind of periodization, and recovery that respects your shifting hormones and the cumulative stress that comes from this time of life. We dive into all of it: hormones, nutrition, hydration, strength, load management, and much more. Becky also opens up about her struggles with endometriosis, surgical menopause, and younger women in menopause can feel left out of the conversation.Becky Croft is a certified running and strength coach who specializes in guiding masters and menopausal athletes through the complex intersections of performance, hormones, and identity. After years of battling endometriosis and undergoing a full hysterectomy at 38, Becky entered surgical menopause as a younger, recreational competitive athlete—and quickly realized the resources she needed didn't exist. So she became the coach she was looking for. She is a Game Changers Coach and Mentor, holds certifications as a RRCA Run Coach, Girls Gone Strong Menopause Strength Coach, and Chi Running & Walking Instructor. Becky is the founder of hustle.run.thrive., where she helps runners of all ages, stages, and identities push performance boundaries without abandoning their bodies. Follow her work at Instagram: @coach.croft or website: https://hustle-eat-thrive.myshopify.com/Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Join our Feisty Winter Training for Cyclists at https://feisty.co/ and look for the yellow banner at the top of the page. Use code HITPLAY50 to save $50 Learn More and Register for our 2026 Tucson Bike Camp: https://feisty.co/events/gravel-camp-x-bike-mechanic-school/ Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Support our Partners:Cozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Nutrisense: Go to nutrisense.io/hitplay and use code: HITPLAY to get 30% offWahoo KICKR RUN: Use the code FEISTY to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/maTzL

Our ligaments, tendons, and overall musculoskeletal system can take a real hit during the menopause transition, making injuries more frequent and recovery slower. Too often, practitioners still overlook common issues like tendinopathies—leaving women to live with unnecessary pain before getting an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. This week's guest, former pro triathlete and licensed massage therapist Jan Wanklyn, dives into the unique musculoskeletal challenges active menopausal women face, the soft tissue therapies (like ART) and exercise strategies that can help, and why she wishes hormone therapy had been an option back in her day.Jan Wanklyn, LMT, has been a massage therapist for 34 years. She is an Active Release Techniques® (ART) instructor and practitioner (1998–2025) and former professional triathlete with five Ironman wins (Germany, New Zealand ×3, Australia) and two Philadelphia Marathon victories. She holds a Human Movement Studies degree (University of Queensland) and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching, taught PE for eight years, and has coached triathletes online and in person. Jan's clinical toolkit spans Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, K-taping, DNS, SFMA, Smart Tools/IASTM, and extensive wet-lab/cadaver and running biomechanics training. She practices at Northside Chiropractic Clinic in Brisbane, QLD and has a private practice on the Sunshine Coast -North of Brisbane you can contact through Active Release Australia / Jan Wanklyn on Instagram.Resources:Active Release Techniques at Physio-PediaSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Join our Feisty Winter Training for Cyclists at https://feisty.co/ and look for the yellow banner at the top of the page. Use code HITPLAY50 to save $50 Learn More and Register for our 2026 Tucson Bike Camp: https://feisty.co/events/gravel-camp-x-bike-mechanic-school/ Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Support our Partners:Cozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Nutrisense: Go to nutrisense.io/hitplay and use code: HITPLAY to get 30% offWahoo KICKR RUN: Use the code FEISTY to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/maTzL