125. How is your heart? Cardiovascular disease in midlife women

Are you taking care of your heart—but still feeling like something’s missing?So many midlife women focus on breast health or hormone balance, yet don’t realize that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women. And the truth? It's not just about cholesterol. In this powerful and eye-opening episode, I’m joined by Angie Gallagher, cardiac rehab expert turned functional medicine coach, to talk about the real root causes of heart disease—and what you can do to prevent it.Whether you’re already prioritizing your health or feeling totally overwhelmed, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered, informed, and ready to take action in a way that aligns with your life (and your nervous system!).  In this episode: Why heart disease in women is not just about cholesterolThe roles of inflammation, oxidative stress, and nervous system imbalance in heart healthWhy stress alone can trigger heart attacks—and how to recognize hidden stressHow to build a realistic, joyful exercise routine that supports heart healthThe surprising impact of food sensitivities on your energy, brain fog, and heart rate variabilityWhat "getting your macros right" really means for metabolism in midlifeSimple ways to regulate your nervous system without adding more to your to-do list Angie Gallagher is a clinical exercise physiologist, Functional Medicine Wellness Coach and Certified Heartmath Practitioner. For 25 years she worked in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and learned what doesn't work to truly reduce cardiac risk. She now enjoys using her passion for functional medicine in her own wellness coaching business where she does both group and one on one wellness coaching to help people achieve their most optimal health from the inside out. She has learned that the gut is the gateway to health and disease. She has helped people improve physical and mental health through healing the gut and optimizing metabolism. She’s passionate about lifestyle medicine and exemplifies this in her own life through creative healthy cooking, trail running, cycling, yoga, meditation and community.Resources Mentioned:Angie’s Email: [email protected] Media Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/heartwellnesscoachinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@heartwellnesscoachhttps://www.instagram.com/heartwellnesscoachhttps://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCk-sjqEPBO-LP01byq0hW0A/videosLink to Freebiehttps://bit.ly/4fYN0GlWebsite: heartwellnesscoaching.cHave a question I can answer? Send me a message! I love to hear from my listeners!