408: You’re Losing Muscle Every Year (Here’s How to Reverse It) with Holly Perkins

Are you afraid of “bulking up”? Do you think lifting heavy will make you look masculine? Or maybe you’re exhausted… and can’t imagine adding one more thing to your plate?In this week’s Brave Table conversation, I sit down with strength expert Holly Perkins to unpack a truth most women have never been taught:With every passing birthday… you are losing muscle.If you’ve ever said:“I’m already tired.”“I don’t want to get bulky.”“I just want to feel strong again.”This episode is your wake-up call. Because muscle isn’t about aesthetics; it’s medicine.What you'll get out of this episode… Why strength training is NOT about bulkingThe hidden reason you’re feeling fatiguedHow muscle optimizes testosterone and estradiol naturallyThe truth about inflammation and nervous system healthWhy cardio and Pilates alone won’t get you thereThe specific protocol women 30+ should followHow strength training may even delay menopauseThe surprising connection between muscle and visceral belly fatConnect with HollyFREE 3-day Workshop “Muscle for Life” / https://www.hollyperkins.com/bravetable IG / https://www.instagram.com/hollyperkins The Holly Perkins Health Podcast / https://www.hollyperkins.com/podcast BOOK / https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Health-Lift-Get-Lean/dp/1623364787 This Episode is Sponsored by Chai Tonics🌸 This Women’s History Month, celebrate your circle with the gift of ritual — buy 2 Chai Tonics and get 1 free. Spread the love, share the pause, and sip slow together at https://bit.ly/trychaitonics.Discover which chai blend matches your vibe with my FREE quiz:⁠ https://chaitonics.com/pages/chai-quiz Breathe better with JASPR🌿 Spring cleaning starts with your air. Protect your home with JASPR and get $400 off with code BRAVE at https://jaspr.co/brave, because caring for your people begins with the space that holds them. Support your body with REJŪVMy go-to science-backed red light therapy for faster recovery, reduced soreness, and deeper repair. Try it today with code BRAVETABLE: https://werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHANFollow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTableIG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushanWEB / https://neetabhushan.comIf you loved this episode, check out…Ep. #375: Perimenopause: The Hormonal Rollercoaster We Don’t Talk About Enough with Dr. Mariza Snyder: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/375-perimenopause-the-hormonal-rollercoaster-we-dont/id1608226580?i=1000733702697 Ep. #381: Your Body Already Knows How to Heal – The Ancient Wisdom We Forgot with Nidhi Pandya: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/381-your-body-already-knows-how-to-heal-the-ancient/id1608226580?i=1000737097354 Ep. #393: The 6 Most Powerful Health Shifts You Must Embrace in 2026: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/393-6-health-myths-were-finallyletting-go-of-in-2026/id1608226580?i=1000743062229 To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to [email protected] 😘Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and host of The Brave Table podcast. CEO of Highest Self Institute and author of That Sucked, Now What, she’s been featured in Forbes, ABC, and more. A former dentist turned global speaker, Neeta’s work blends psychology, ancient wisdom, and resilience from her own life experiences. She's also a mom, wellness lover, and chai enthusiast.