Episode 13: Training for the Body You Need at 60 with Naz Demirtas

What if strength training had nothing to do with getting smaller and everything to do with living better.In this episode, I’m joined by Naz Demirtas, certified strength coach and sports nutrition and health coach, to talk about what changes when women stop training for aesthetics and start training for capability.Naz shares how pregnancy became the turning point that shifted her from dieting and control into deep respect for what the female body can do, and why she now teaches women to build the kind of strength that protects their independence later in life.We unpack muscle loss after 30, why women often under eat protein without realising it, how blood sugar and stress can amplify cravings, and why restriction so often backfires into bingeing or emotional eating.This is a grounded conversation about training, nourishment, nervous system load, and what it looks like to build a body you can trust, not punish.You can find Naz on instagram https://www.instagram.com/naz.healthandwellness/Disclaimer: The Self Led Woman podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, medical advice, or professional healthcare.If this episode brings up anything difficult for you, please consider reaching out to a trained healthcare professional, therapist, or support service.In Australia you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Butterfly Foundation National Helpline on 1800 33 4673, which provides support for people experiencing eating disorders and body image concerns.Come find me on Instagram → ⁠⁠@megandarnelltherapy⁠⁠Breaking the Emotional Eating Cycle is coming. If you're ready to understand what's actually driving the cycle — not the food, the parts underneath it, join the waitlist to be the first to know when doors open and receive founding member pricing. → ⁠⁠[Join the waitlist here]⁠⁠