51. How to transform your mind, body and soul in Midlife: Radical Transformation after 40 for Christian women

Send us Fan Mail"Who is that woman holding my baby?" This jarring moment of non-recognition became the catalyst for Maureen Brintnell's remarkable transformation journey. After years of putting everyone else first, this homeschooling mother of eight found herself staring at a Disney vacation photo, unable to recognize the exhausted stranger cradling her child.In this powerful conversation, Maureen (now known as "The Alpha Momma") shares how this wake-up call led her to reclaim her health and deepen her faith during perimenopause. She walks us through the often-unspoken challenges of this 7-10 year transition that can begin as early as our mid-30s, causing symptoms far beyond hot flashes – from anxiety and fatigue to pelvic floor dysfunction and heart palpitations.What makes Maureen's approach unique is her unwavering commitment to Catholic values. When conventional medicine offered only solutions incompatible with her faith, she forged her own path, developing strength training routines, nutrition frameworks, and stress management techniques that honor both body and soul. Her gym wall bears witness to this integration: "It would be a shame to work so hard to be fit for this world and be unfit for the kingdom."Beyond physical transformations, Maureen guides women to reframe midlife as a preparation for continued purpose. She teaches practical strategies for engaging family support, measuring success beyond the scale, and discerning God's calling for the next chapter of life. Whether you're approaching perimenopause, navigating its challenges, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers concrete tools rooted in faith to help Catholic women thrive through every season.Connect with Maureen at https://www.alphamomma.ca or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/@alphamommafit to learn more about her programs, including Catholic Midlife, designed specifically for women navigating these changes with faith as their foundation.Support the showTo reach Veil + Armour, please visit:https://veilandarmour.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@veilandarmourhttps://www.x.com/@sheilanonatohttps://www.sheilanonato.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/@veilandarmourWhat resonated with you the most about this episode? Feel free to email us and let us know!Email: [email protected] our podcast helped you in some way, or could help someone else, kindly share our podcast with a friend!