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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 57 MIN

Getting Strong in Your 40's and Beyond with Dr. Lauren Colenso Semple, PhD

from PARENTING and (PERI)MENOPAUSE · host Dr. Alison Yeung & Dr. Julie Maidment

In today's episode, we sit down with Lauren Colenso-Semple to discuss the practical questions women have about fitness, weight loss, and muscle:How do we achieve muscle building when we are short on time?How much protein do we need?How does the menopause transition impact weight loss and the ability to gain muscle?Should we train differently at different times in our cycles?And much more!Lauren Colenso-Semple is a researcher and science communicator with expertise in female physiology and exercise. She holds a Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology from McMaster University and a Master’s in Exercise Science from the University of South Florida. Through her research, teaching, public speaking, and online platforms, Dr. Lauren is known for making complex topics accessible—and for calling out the myths that hold women back from reaching their full potential. She is also a seasoned fitness professional with extensive hands-on coaching experience and a co-owner of the MASS Research Review, where she helps bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical fitness strategies. Today's episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth. Use code PARENTPAUSE for 20% site wide, and from May 28th to June 1st get an EXTRA 10% off. That's 30% site wide. And if you see a post-purchase survey, mention that you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Parenting & Perimenopause podcast.If you enjoy our content, please help support us by following our podcast and giving us a review!Email us at: [email protected] Dr. Yeung on Instagram @thesmartphoneeffectmdParenting Resources created by Dr. Alison Yeung can be found at https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmdPlease note the information shared on this podcast is for general education only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider.

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