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This episode is sponsored by Alloy and AirDoctor. Alloy - Spoiler: you can feel amazing in menopause. Visit https://myalloy.com and use code FLIPPING50 for 20% off your first order! AirDoctor | Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code FLIPPING50 and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE! All AirDoctor air purifiers come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Thyroid health in menopause can be the missing piece behind the fatigue, weight changes, brain fog, and “why isn’t my old routine working anymore?” frustration so many women experience after 40. Is it menopause, your thyroid, stress, or a combination of all three? In this episode, Dr. Eric Osansky breaks down the difference between hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s, and Graves’ disease—and why your symptoms may deserve a closer look. You’ll learn why TSH alone may not tell the whole story, how hormones and everyday exposures can affect thyroid function, and what testing, nutrition, and lifestyle changes may help. If you’re navigating thyroid health in menopause, this conversation will help you connect the dots and take a smarter next step. My Guest: Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and a certified functional medicine practitioner who has been helping people with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's since 2009. He is the author of the books "Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease", "The Hyperthyroid Healing Diet", and "Hashimoto's Triggers", and is the host of the Save My Thyroid podcast. Dr. Osansky was personally diagnosed with Graves’ disease in 2008 and was able to restore his health through a natural approach, and since then has helped other reverse their hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's condition through his SAVED Thyroid framework. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:05:38] Why is thyroid function so important for metabolism and overall health? [00:06:19] What made you focus on thyroid health—and what can your Graves’ disease journey teach us? [00:09:00] What are the myths and truths about thyroid dysfunction?  [00:20:55] Why do thyroid issues seem more common during midlife and menopause?  [00:23:50] What everyday habits and exposures may contribute to thyroid dysfunction?  [00:33:36] Can thyroid function improve with lifestyle changes—even after starting medication? Can thyroid medication be reduced or discontinued—and what options should women know about? Connect with Dr. Eric: Website - Save My Thyroid Facebook - Save Your Thyroid and Natural Thyroid Treatment Instagram - @drericosansky YouTube - NaturalThyroidDoctor SubStack - @savemythyroid Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - ⁠Flipping50 Insiders⁠ Instagram - ⁠@Flipping50TV⁠ YouTube - ⁠@Flipping50TV⁠ More Episodes - ⁠Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Chasing Skinny After 50: When Weight Loss Conflicts with Longevity Next Episode - Can’t Lose Belly Fat After Menopause? Your Sleep May Be Why More Like This - Cracking the Thyroid Health Code in Midlife Resources: Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Use Flipping 50 Strong Aging Index to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. 🎧 Want to take this conversation further? Get the full story from this episode HERE.

Weight loss and longevity don’t always point in the same direction—especially after menopause.  You can make the scale go down, but what if the strategy getting you there is costing you muscle, strength, or future independence?  From intermittent fasting and body composition to social media and the pressure to look a certain way, this episode takes a closer look at what may be driving your weight-loss goals.  If you care about weight loss and longevity, it may be time to stop asking how small you can get and start asking how strong you can stay. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:05:15] Could social media be fueling your body dissatisfaction? [00:17:21] Are you really pursuing longevity—or approval? [00:18:04] Would you choose a longevity strategy if it meant gaining 10 pounds? [00:20:01] What can extreme fasting and restriction cost you? [00:21:04] Why can the scale stop moving when you're getting stronger? [00:26:44] What should you measure instead of your size? Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way 🎧 Want to take this conversation further? Get the full story from this episode HERE.

Menopause medicine has changed, and sticking to outdated rules about your hormones and workouts will only leave you depleted and frustrated.  Let’s reveal what the latest science actually says about bioidentical hormones, muscle preservation, and long-term vitality.  You'll discover why high-volume cardio is working against your body, how to treat muscle as your ultimate health savings account, and why advanced diagnostics can transform your health strategy.  Know how menopause medicine has changed so you can step into your strength and thrive in your second half! My Guest: Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor providing comprehensive health care, therapeutic and diagnostic services to patients worldwide. She combines her conventional medical training, data-driven science, cutting-edge diagnostic tools and a deep knowledge of natural healing to effectively identify and treat health concerns ranging from allergies to end stage cancer, and everything in between. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:06:07] What is the current "state of the union" for menopause medicine, and why are conventional approaches still missing the mark? [00:13:40] What is the truth behind the FDA lifting black box warnings on estrogen, and what does increased access mean for women? [00:16:19] When a patient suffers from exhaustion, brain fog, and weight gain, what do you look at and address first? [00:20:37] With your global travel for medicine, what criteria make a new, non-invasive diagnostic tool noteworthy for your practice? [00:25:10] How do lab markers compare between midlife women who lift heavy weights and those who do not? Is resistance training something you formally prescribe to midlife patients as part of their treatment plan? [00:30:25] After years of serving women, what recent insights or shifts have transformed how you practice? [00:33:28] What is something you’ve changed your mind about regarding midlife women's health from your early career to today? [00:35:08] Why do you host your annual summit, and what is the main takeaway you hope women gain from attending? Connect with Dr. Sharon: Join the Dr. Sharon’s The Future Of Meno(pause) Medicine Summit: Uncensored. Unconventional. Unapologetic on September 12–16, 2026 for FREE. Instagram - @drsharonstills Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - ⁠Flipping50 Insiders⁠ Instagram - ⁠@Flipping50TV⁠ YouTube - ⁠@Flipping50TV⁠ More Episodes - ⁠Flipping 50 The Stronger Way⁠ Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Do you have PMOS? What It Might Be Doing to Hormones & Metabolism Next Episode - The Midlife Thyroid Epidemic Nobody Talks About More Like This - What You Don’t Know About Hormone Testing (Wish I’d Knew This Sooner!) Resources: Not sure you’re doing what is best for you right now? Get a 90-Minute Ultimate Consultation with Debra. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Use Flipping 50 Strong Aging Index to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Join the Dr. Sharon’s The Future Of Meno(pause) Medicine Summit: Uncensored. Unconventional. Unapologetic on September 12–16, 2026 for FREE. 🎧 Want to take this conversation further? Get the full story from this episode HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Masterclass. MasterClass - MasterClass keeps adding new classes, so there’s never been a better time to get in. Head to https://masterclass.com/flipping50 to get at least 15% off any annual membership. PMOS hormones and metabolism are connected in ways that can change how you understand your body in midlife. PCOS has a new name—and it changes the conversation In this episode, learn what to watch for and what changes during perimenopause. Some symptoms, metabolic changes, or health risks showing up in midlife have roots that go much further back than menopause. If you’ve ever wondered how your past could still influence your health today, this conversation will change how you think about PMOS hormones and metabolism. My Guest: Dr. Anne Hussain is a Naturopathic Doctor, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, TEDx speaker, author of The Period Literacy Handbook, and co-creator of The Perimenopause Summit. Her passion to empower and support women with evidence-based care through every stage of their hormonal lives stems from her own PMOS and lack of reproductive health education growing up in Pakistan.  Anne runs a hybrid clinical practice in Ontario, Canada. She hosts Phase to Phase: The Hormone Health Show, trains clinicians, and collaborates with menstrual equity organizations. She believes that developing agency over your health is not only a personal act but also a powerful, political tool for shaping a healthier world. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:05:50] PCOS to PMOS name change: Why and what does it mean? [00:12:56] Why has PMOS often gone undiagnosed in the past, especially in women now in midlife? [00:22:58] What is the specific diagnostic criteria for PMOS? [00:26:00] How do doctors approach treatment for PMOS without just "playing whack-a-mole" with symptoms? Connect with Dr. Anne: Join Dr. Anne’s The Perimenopause Summit on Sept 21 to 24, 2026 FREE through this link: https://www.flippingfifty.com/theperimenopause  Facebook - Dr. Anne Hussain Instagram - @dr.annehussain LinkedIn - Dr. Anne Hussain Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way 🎧 Want to take this conversation further? Get the full story from this episode HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Alloy. Alloy - Try the original M4 skincare from Alloy. Visit https://myalloy.com and use code FLIPPING50 for 20% off your first order! The question asked wasn’t exactly how do I choose supplements but because it comes close to the question I wish someone would have asked and I think it is a valuable 3-step process, that’s the episode topic. One of our members asked a great question: “If I'm eating three eggs every day, do I still need Fortetropin? And how do Fortetropin, Mitopure, creatine, and essential amino acids all fit together?” There are several questions on how I choose supplements, wrapped into that one, so let's unpack them one at a time. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [06:24–07:10] What problem are you actually trying to solve with supplements? [14:59–19:47] Are three eggs a day the same as taking Fortetropin? [19:47–29:41] When does Fortetropin make sense for women over 50? [29:41–36:42] Do you need both Fortetropin and Mitopure? [36:42–39:45] Where do essential amino acids fit when protein falls short? [39:52–43:54] Does creatine really help women build muscle? [48:36–51:56] How do you know which supplements are actually worth taking? Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way 🎧 Want to take this conversation further? Get the full story from this episode HERE.

This episode is sponsored by AquaTru. AquaTru - Go to https://AquaTru.com/ now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code FLIPPING50. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. Your mindset plays in staying young—and getting older doesn't mean you have to start thinking, moving, or living like you're “old.”  What if staying vibrant has less to do with chasing your younger self and more to do with staying curious, challenged, connected, and open to what's next?  Goodnight, JohnBoy. If you grew up with that statement, you’re going to love this episode.  Judy Norton, best known as Mary Ellen Walton from The Waltons, shares the mindset shifts, life experiences, and choices that have helped her keep growing through every chapter.  From overcoming fear to starting new things, pursuing dreams, and refusing to let age define what's possible, this conversation will make you rethink what it really means to age well.  Discover how much your mindset plays in staying young—and why it may be one of the most powerful parts of aging well. My Guest: Judy Norton is an actress, writer, director, producer, and lifelong athlete best known for her role as Mary Ellen Walton on the iconic television series The Waltons. Over a career spanning more than five decades, she has continually reinvented herself, building a successful career in film, television, theater, and music while remaining committed to lifelong learning and personal growth. Today, Judy continues to compete in horse shows, holds two world records in skydiving, and enjoys sharing how staying mentally resilient, physically active, and creatively engaged has helped her thrive through every stage of life. In This Episode: [00:03:06] What was it like growing up as a child actor on The Waltons [00:05:40] How did you overcome the fear and pressure of being a child actor? [00:12:19] What happened after The Waltons, and how did you redefine yourself? [00:27:20] How does aging affect women in acting—and how have you navigated that? [00:35:44] How important is community to aging well? [00:40:57] What keeps you inspired and looking forward to life as you get older? [00:42:55] What can you do when you're waiting for the “perfect” time to start something new? Connect with Judy: Instagram - @officialjudynorton Youtube - Judy Norton Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way 🎧 Want to take this conversation further? Get the full story from this episode HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Holistic Goddess. Holistic Goddess - Go to https://holisticgoddess.com and use code FLIPPING50 for free shipping. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Menopause Fitness Researchers: Who to Follow and Why Next Episode - Healthy Aging And The Role Your Mindset Plays In Staying Young This is Part 4 of the Resistance Training in Menopause series.Here are the other series you can listen to: Part 1 - Strength Training After 50: Where Do I Even Start? Part 2 - You're Already Lifting — So Why Isn't It Working? Part 3 - The Perimenopause Rules Nobody Told You About Resistance Training Resources: Book an Ultimate Assessment with Debra! Get your HALO Method and Longevity Strategy at $497, instead of $997 rate. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Get your lean, clean Flipping 50 Protein Powders to maintain muscle and support metabolism. Use Flipping 50 Strong Aging Index to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes.  Strength training after menopause isn’t about doing more—it’s about knowing what your changing body actually needs.  From training volume and recovery to protein and progression, the rules may need a midlife update.  The good news? You don’t need to live in the gym or train harder every day to build strength, muscle, and confidence.  Discover what really changes—and what doesn’t—with strength training after menopause. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Alloy and Aqua Tru Shower. Alloy - Your sex life doesn't have to change just because your hormones did. Visit https://myalloy.com and use code FLIPPING50 for $20 off your first order! AquaTru Shower - Unlock your hair & skin’s true potential with 20% Off AquaTru Shower using promo code SHFLIPPING50 at https://aquatrushower.com . It comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - The Perimenopause Rules Nobody Told You About Resistance Training Next Episode - What Actually Changes for Strength Training After Menopause More Like This - The Bible for Exercise Guidelines Update: Here’s What It Means Resources: Book an Ultimate Assessment with Debra! Get your HALO Method and Longevity Strategy at $497, instead of $997 rate. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Get your lean, clean Flipping 50 Protein Powders to maintain muscle and support metabolism. Use Flipping 50 Strong Aging Index to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes.  Menopause fitness researchers can help you separate the science from the endless stream of fitness advice aimed at women in midlife.  But here’s the catch: even highly respected researchers don’t always agree, and that doesn’t necessarily mean someone is wrong.  In this episode, you’ll meet several leading voices, learn where their research overlaps and differs, and get a better filter for deciding what deserves your attention. The goal isn’t to blindly follow an expert—it’s to become a smarter consumer of fitness information.  By the end, you’ll know exactly how to use menopause fitness researchers as a guide without letting another expert—or another viral post—do your thinking for you. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Primeadine and BEAM Minerals. Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan supports your body to age well and feel yourself again through cellular renewal. Use the link or code FLIPPING20 for 20% on your first order! BEAM Minerals - Get 20% off your first order at https://beamminerals.com/FLIPPING50 with code FLIPPING50. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Building Muscle and Losing Fat in Menopause and Beyond More Like This: Resistance Training in Menopause Part 1 - Strength Training After 50: Where Do I Even Start? Resistance Training in Menopause Part 2 - You're Already Lifting — So Why Isn't It Working? Resources: Book an Ultimate Assessment with Debra! Get your HALO Method and Longevity Strategy at $497, instead of $997 rate. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Get your lean, clean Flipping 50 Protein Powders to maintain muscle and support metabolism. Use Flipping 50 Strong Aging Index to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. These are the perimenopause rules nobody told you—and they might be exactly what your workouts have been missing. The key isn't automatically doing more. It's learning how to adjust training based on recovery, effort, experience, nutrition, and your changing physiology.  The episode outlines five perimenopause rules nobody told you and explains why flexibility may matter more than following a rigid workout formula. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by AirDoctor. AirDoctor - Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code FLIPPING50 and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE! All AirDoctor air purifiers come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - You're Already Lifting — So Why Isn't It Working? Next Episode - The Perimenopause Rules Nobody Told You About Resistance Training More Like This: Who's Really Fighting for You? How to Sort the Noise in Women's Fitness What I Would Do to Boost Fat Burning Over 40, 50 or 60 (I’m 62) Resources: Not sure you’re doing what is best for you right now? Get a 90-Minute Ultimate Consultation with Debra. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you!  Use Flipping 50 Strong Aging Index to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. If you still want to target both building muscle and losing fat in menopause stay with me! Know how to work with protein, calorie restriction, sleep, exercise, and hormone therapy. You’ll hear why eating more protein could help you get more from your training, why perpetual dieting may not be the answer, and why sleep deserves a much bigger seat at the table.  Be ready to stop fighting your body and start working with it, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on building muscle and losing fat in menopause. My Guest: Dr. Bill Campbell is a Professor and Director of the Performance & Physique Enhancement Laboratory at the University of South Florida. His research focuses on improving exercise performance and physique enhancement within a maintainable lifestyle. His pioneering research includes dietary protein intakes to optimize body composition, rapid fat loss strategies, and weight loss resistance in women going through the menopause transition. His research laboratory recently completed the largest menopause fitness survey ever conducted. Questions We Answer in This Episode: Why can weight loss become harder during menopause, even when you’re doing the same things that worked before? What does the research actually show about protein and body composition, especially muscle gain and fat loss? How much protein is enough, and is there a point where more protein stops providing additional muscle-building benefits? Could years of calorie restriction and perpetual dieting make fat loss harder in midlife? Can sleep affect the ability to build muscle and lose body fat during menopause? Does hormone therapy directly affect muscle and fat loss, or does it help in other ways? If you’re overwhelmed by all the menopause fitness advice, what three things should you focus on first? If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Alloy. Alloy - Spoiler: you can feel amazing in menopause. Visit https://myalloy.com and use code FLIPPING50 for $20 off your first order! Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Resistance Training If You’re a Beginner vs If You’re Experienced More Like This: The Bible for Exercise Guidelines Update: Here’s What It Means Who's Really Fighting for You? How to Sort the Noise in Women's Fitness Why Doing More Exercise Can Backfire After 50 Resources: Book an Ultimate Assessment with Debra! Get your HALO Method and Longevity Strategy at $497, instead of $997 rate. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Get your lean, clean Flipping 50 Protein Powders to maintain muscle and support metabolism. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Why isn’t it working when you’re putting in the time, doing the workouts, and still not seeing the results you want?  If you’re already lifting but your strength, muscle, or body composition has hit a frustrating plateau, your training may need a smarter strategy.  After 40, effort, volume, progressive overload, training close to failure, and recovery become even more important to getting results from your workouts. Take a closer look at what experienced lifters may be missing. If you’ve been wondering why isn’t it working, it may be time to change how you train. Resistance training for advanced lifters requires a different strategy. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Who's Really Fighting for You? How to Sort the Noise in Women's Fitness More Like This: The Bible for Exercise Guidelines Update: Here’s What It Means Muscle Building Vs Muscle Loss With Various Diets And Or Protein Amounts Resources: Book an Ultimate Assessment with Debra! Get your HALO Method and Longevity Strategy at $497, instead of $997 rate. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Where do I even start when I want to get stronger but have no idea what to do first?  What’s the difference between resistance training if you’re a beginner (or starting again) vs you’re an experienced lifter?  Resistance training for a beginner doesn’t have to mean sore muscles, heavy weights, or wondering if you’re doing it “right.” In fact, the smartest way to get stronger may be to slow down and learn the movement before you ever load it up.’ Let me know you’re listening.. or ask me “Where do I even start?” Send me a DM on Instagram, maybe you prefer Facebook, join the Flipping 50 Insider Community Facebook Group, or if you’re one of our VIP members you can use your group inside Flipping 50: The Stronger Way app on Apple or Android. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

The noise in women's fitness has never been louder—and if you're wondering who to trust, you're not alone.  Every scroll seems to deliver a new expert, a new rule, or a new warning that contradicts the last one, leaving many women feeling more confused than confident.  Let’s cut through the hype to help you understand why these conflicting messages exist and how to evaluate them without getting pulled into the latest trend. You'll learn a practical way to separate evidence from opinion so you can make informed decisions that actually support your health, strength, and longevity.  Instead of adding to the noise in women's fitness, this conversation gives you the clarity and confidence to focus on what truly matters If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Voices Discussed in this Episode: Dr. Stuart Phillips & Dr. Martin Gibala — Exercise Science podcast (McMaster University) Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple — drlaurencs.com | @drlaurencs | MASS Research Review Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan — UNC Chapel Hill, Exercise and Sport Science Dr. Jessica Knurick — @drjessicaknurick | jessicaknurick.com Dr. Stacy Sims — drstacysims.com | ROAR (book) Dr. Gabrielle Lyon — drgabriellelyon.com | Forever Strong (book) Alisa Vitti — floliving.com | WomanCode (book) Dr. Mark Hyman — drhyman.com References: Journal of Applied Physiology. 2016, PMID: 27174923. Journal of Applied Physiology. 2025, PMID: 40013418. Journal of Human Kinetics. 2020, PMID: 33312275. Frontiers in Physiology. 2017, PMID: 28611677. Lipids in Health and Disease. 2024, PMID: 39267068. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2012, PMID: 22889633. Episodes Mentioned: Dr. Stuart Phillips on Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina (2025) Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple on Movement Logic Podcast with Dr. Sarah Court (2025) Dr. Martin Gibala on  The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show (2023) Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Why Doing More Exercise Can Backfire After 50 More Like This: This Will Blow Your Mind About Aging - in a Good Way! How I Change Exercise for Adrenal Fatigue (women over 40) What I Would Do to Boost Fat Burning Over 40, 50 or 60 (I’m 62) Resources: Not sure you’re doing what is best for you right now? Get a 90-Minute Ultimate Consultation with Debra. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes.

This episode is sponsored by Alloy. Alloy - Try the original estrogen-powered M4 skincare from Alloy. Visit https://myalloy.com and use code FLIPPING50 for $20 off your first order! More exercise can backfire—especially if you're in perimenopause or postmenopause and wondering why the workouts that once worked now leave you sore, exhausted, or stuck.  In this re-release of one of our most talked-about episodes from January 2026, let’s freshen our minds on the science behind why recovery, not simply working harder, becomes the key to building strength after 50.  Estrogen influences your muscles, connective tissue, collagen, and energy production—and why those changes require a smarter training strategy.  If you've been questioning whether you're doing something wrong, this episode will remind you that your body isn't broken; it's simply asking for a different approach.  More exercise can backfire, but the right strategy can help you recover better, stay stronger, and keep doing what you love for years to come. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Lasting Weight Loss After 50: Say Goodbye to Diets Next Episode - How I Choose Supplements (and recommend you do too) More Like This: Why Your Daily Workouts Are Making You Weaker After 50 What 40+ Studies Reveal About Rep-Range for Muscle, Strength, and Bone After 50 Why Muscle Growth Feels Harder in Menopause (and What Actually Works) Resources: Not sure you’re doing what is best for you right now? Get a 90-Minute Ultimate Consultation with Debra. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

Lasting weight loss after 50 isn't about finding the next diet—it's about creating habits that actually fit your life.  For many women over 50, the biggest obstacle isn't lack of knowledge—it's years of dieting, broken trust with themselves, and believing lasting change has to come from another "perfect" plan. Our guest, Skye Dale, shares how she lost 120 pounds and maintained it by rebuilding self-trust, embracing consistency, and letting go of perfection. If you're ready to break free from the cycle of starting over, this episode offers a refreshing roadmap to lasting weight loss after 50. My Guest: Skye Dale is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and midlife women’s weight loss coach who helps women 40+ move away from extremes, rebuild self-trust, and create lasting change through realistic, consistent action. After losing more than 100 pounds naturally and maintaining that loss for over 15 years, she now combines lived experience with practical coaching to help women become stronger, more confident, and more empowered in this chapter of life. Connect with Skye: Join The Stop Starting Over Summit on August 3-16, 2026  Instagram - @stopstartingover.skye Podcast - Stop Starting Over Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - 5 Community Fitness Questions from Women 50+ Next Episode - This Will Blow Your Mind About Aging - in a Good Way! More Like This - 80 Lb Perimenopausal Weight Loss After Corporate Burnout Resources: Not sure you’re doing what is best for you right now? Get a 90-Minute Ultimate Consultation with Debra. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Looking for Motivation to Exercise? Active Grandparenting is your new BFF More Like This: Roadblocks Women Experience When They're Doing "All The Things" Behind the Scenes of the Forever Young Documentary How To Make 60 The New 20: Reverse Your Biological Age Resources: Not sure you’re doing what is best for you right now? Get a 90-Minute Ultimate Consultation with Debra. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Blow your mind about aging by discovering why your mindset may be just as powerful as your workout routine.  What if the biggest predictor of how well you age isn't your birthday—but the beliefs you carry about what's possible?  We’re talking about 3 remarkable studies that challenge everything you've been told about growing older, from building muscle in your 90s to adding years to your life through a more positive outlook.  You'll learn practical insights that can change the way you think, train, and approach every stage of midlife and beyond.  Get ready to blow your mind about aging and redefine what's possible for your strongest years yet. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - How I Change Exercise for Adrenal Fatigue (women over 40) Next Episode - 5 Community Fitness Questions from Women 50+ More Like This: The Teen Health Revolution The Preconception Revolution Resources: Not sure you’re doing what is best for you right now? Get a 90-Minute Ultimate Consultation with Debra. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Active grandparenting is one of those ideas that makes you think, "Why didn't I think of that?"  The moment I came across Kristen Coffield's work, I knew this conversation belonged on the Flipping 50 podcast because it gives women over 50 a meaningful reason to stay strong, active, and healthy.  Even if grandchildren aren't part of your future, don't skip this episode—it isn't just about grandparenting, it's about discovering a purpose powerful enough to turn exercise from something you should do into something you're committed to doing.  Motivation comes and goes, but commitment rooted in your "why" is what creates lasting consistency and lifelong health.  Whether you're building strength for grandchildren, greater independence, or simply the life you want to live, you'll find fresh inspiration through active grandparenting. My Guest: Kristen Coffield is the visionary behind The Culinary Cure™ and Active Grandparenting™, she’s empowering a new generation of grandparents and active agers to seize what she describes as the limitless potential of their most vibrant years. An advocate for owning your longevity and wellness, Kristen teaches how small, strategic daily habits—starting with hydration—hold the key to a longer, stronger, and more energized life. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:07:31] How was the concept of active grandparenting born, and what inspired you to create this movement? [00:14:44] How do you define active aging, and how can daily habits change the way you age? [00:17:39] How much can even mild dehydration affect balance, fatigue, and exercise performance? [00:19:36] How can Active Grandparenting become a powerful "why" for exercise and healthy aging? [00:30:10] What is The Culinary Cure, and how can food support healthy aging without making nutrition complicated? [00:34:44] With so much conflicting nutrition advice, what should women over 50 actually eat and how much? If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - How To Make 60 The New 20: Reverse Your Biological Age Next Episode - Looking for Motivation to Exercise? Active Grandparenting is your new BFF More Like This: Listener Menopause Exercise Question: Are You Exercising Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right? 6 Menopause Fitness Questions From the Community Resources: Not sure you’re doing what is best for you right now? Get a 90-Minute Ultimate Consultation with Debra. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Fitness questions from women 50+ (from the Flipping 50 Insiders Facebook group) don't always have one-size-fits-all answers, and that's exactly why this episode matters.  Every woman reaches a point where she wonders, "Am I doing this right?" Let’s cut through the fitness myths with practical, science-backed answers designed specifically for women navigating midlife and beyond.  Learn how to train smarter, fuel better, recover more effectively, and build strength that supports longevity—not just today's workout.  These fitness questions from women 50+ could change the way you approach exercise for years to come. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - How I Change Exercise for Adrenal Fatigue (women over 40) Next Episode - 5 Community Fitness Questions from Women 50+ More Like This Reverse Biological Age with Dr. Olga Stevko's Methodology Live Longer Regardless of Your Biological Age Resources: Not sure you’re doing what is best for you right now? Get a 90-Minute Ultimate Consultation with Debra. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Reversing your biological age isn't about chasing youth—it's about giving your body the right conditions to become stronger, healthier, and more resilient at every age.  In this episode, Debra sits down with longevity expert Leslie Kenny to uncover how she transformed a devastating autoimmune diagnosis into a mission to optimize health and extend healthspan.  You'll discover why inflammation, muscle, stress, sleep, and immune health are deeply connected—and how small, consistent changes can create extraordinary results over time.  If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to improve your energy, strength, or future health, this conversation will challenge what you thought was possible.  Reverse your biological age by learning practical strategies that help your body work for you, not against you. My Guest: Leslie Kenny, an Oxford-based longevity expert and graduate of UC Berkeley, personally reversed diagnoses of lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and infertility, later giving birth naturally at the age of 43. Now 60, with a biological age of just 21, her remarkable recovery inspired her to dedicate her life to translating cutting-edge longevity science into accessible, evidence-based solutions for the public. Leslie went on to co-found the Oxford Longevity Project, a nonprofit devoted to educating and empowering individuals to age smarter through science-backed strategies. She also founded Oxford Healthspan, the company behind Primeadine®, a premium, food-derived spermidine supplement sustainably sourced from the longevity islands of Japan, where exceptional numbers of centenarians thrive. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:04:59] You were told at 39 that you had three autoimmune diseases and only a few good years left. Can you take us back to that moment, and what was going through your mind? [00:22:46] Many women in midlife are diagnosed with Hashimoto's without realizing it's an autoimmune condition. How do lifestyle factors contribute, and what should women know? [00:27:17] What impact do lifestyle habits have on inflammation, autoimmune disease, and healthy aging? [00:32:38] What role does spermidine play in healthy aging, and why has it become such an important area of longevity research? [00:36:45] Can you get enough spermidine from food alone, or should women consider supplementation? [00:41:01] Your biological age is dramatically younger than your chronological age. What does that actually mean in terms of how you feel day to day? [00:43:15] Looking back, what do you wish more women understood earlier about protecting their health and aging well? If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode of Flipping 50 The STRONGER WAY with Debra Atkinson is brought to you by Alloy Health. Alloy - Get your menopause treatment plan today. Visit https://myalloy.com and use code FLIPPING50 for $20 off your first order! #AgeGracefully Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Why Working Harder Stops Working After 50 (And What to Do Instead) Next Episode - Looking for Motivation to Exercise? Active Grandparenting is your new BFF More Like This: 4 Fitness Mistakes That Fail Us Over 50 6 Things You’re Doing to Lose Weight That Are Hurting Your Metabolism What You're Doing That Negatively Impacts Mental and Physical Health Resources: Understand how sleep relates to your hormones, muscle mass and weight loss with Flipping 50 Sleep Yourself Strong. Get BlueSky CBD to boost your mood and motivation. Use code FLIPPING to get 20% off! Get BIOptimizers Masszymes Digestive Enzymes to break down food optimally. Increase your absorption of key amino acids & certain vitamins to for a better digestion & gut health. Use code FLIPPING50 to get 15% off! If you’ve attempted all the fat burning, weight loss tricks while struggling with energy due to cortisol issues, it's time to change exercise for adrenal fatigue. Otherwise known as adrenal insufficiency, this is a sign your exercise plan no longer matches what your body needs. Recognize the warning signs of adrenal fatigue, why traditional fat-burning workouts can backfire, and what to do instead to support your hormones, energy, and metabolism.  In this episode, discover practical strategies to restore your energy, stabilize blood sugar, and rebuild strength without adding more stress to your body. Learn how to change exercise for adrenal fatigue so your workouts start working with your body—not against it. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - What I Would Do to Boost Fat Burning Over 40, 50 or 60 (I’m 62) Next Episode - How I Change Exercise for Adrenal Fatigue (women over 40) More Like This: 3 Workout Studies Every Woman Over 50 Needs to Know 25 Simple Rules for Optimal Health, Wellness & Fitness over 50 Why The Fitness Industry Has Failed Women In Midlife — And What Actually Works Resources: Get YOLKED with Fortetropin, a revolutionary supplement that helps fuel muscle growth and enhance recovery. With SHEatine™, you'll experience all the benefits of creatine without the downside. SHEatine absorbs 7x better than traditional creatine monohydrate for maximum muscle-building power in a smaller dose – boosts energy, supports muscle function, reduces fatigue, aids recovery for you to bounce back faster! Not sure you’re doing what is best for you right now? Get a 90-Minute Ultimate Consultation with Debra. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Working harder stops working especially in midlife, when the strategies that once brought success can start working against you. Is struggle the price of success? It isn't about doing more, pushing harder, or sacrificing your happiness—it may actually be the opposite. Recovery, curiosity, self-compassion, and intentional growth are the real drivers of lasting health and high performance, especially for women in midlife. If you've been wondering why your old "push through it" mindset isn't delivering the results it once did, this conversation offers a refreshing new perspective. Discover why working harder stops working, and how embracing the way of excellence can help you age powerfully, train smarter, and thrive in every area of your life. Brad Stulberg is a researcher, performance coach, and best-selling author who helps people pursue sustainable excellence without sacrificing their well-being. He is the author of The Way of Excellence, The Practice of Groundedness, and Master of Change, and co-author of Peak Performance. Brad regularly writes for The New York Times, and his work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and other leading publications. He also co-hosts the podcast Excellence, Actually and serves on the faculty at the University of Michigan. Through his work, Brad teaches practical strategies for achieving lasting success with purpose, resilience, and balance. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:10:05] Why are so many people afraid to pursue excellence—is it fear of failure or fear of how hard the journey will be? [00:13:42] Many women have succeeded by pushing harder and doing more. What's the biggest mindset shift when that approach stops working in midlife? [00:19:41] How do you distinguish between lowering your standards and creating a healthier definition of excellence as you age? [00:24:54] What advice would you give a woman whose body no longer responds the way it used to and who feels like she's losing part of her identity? [00:45:07] If strength training is the physical practice of resilience, what's the psychological equivalent that helps us stay strong through life's changes? If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Why The Fitness Industry Has Failed Women In Midlife — And What Actually Works Next Episode - Why Working Harder Stops Working After 50 (And What to Do Instead) More Like This: 25 Simple Rules for Optimal Health, Wellness & Fitness over 50 Two Fitness Tests Your Doctor Might Do Soon (start now!): Fitness is a Vital Sign The Bible for Exercise Guidelines Update: Here’s What It Means Resources: Get YOLKED with Fortetropin, a revolutionary supplement that helps fuel muscle growth and enhance recovery. With SHEatine™, you'll experience all the benefits of creatine without the downside. SHEatine absorbs 7x better than traditional creatine monohydrate for maximum muscle-building power in a smaller dose – boosts energy, supports muscle function, reduces fatigue, aids recovery for you to bounce back faster! Not sure you’re doing what is best for you right now? Get a 90-Minute Ultimate Consultation with Debra. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! If you're trying to boost fat burning over 40, the answer isn't exercising longer or eating less.  Strategic strength training, purposeful walking, and properly programmed interval training outperform the "more is better" approach.  Recovery—not just exercise—is one of the biggest factors determining whether your body burns fat efficiently or holds onto it. If you're ready to boost fat burning over 40 with a smarter, more sustainable approach, tune in to this episode to put the biggest lessons into action. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Fatty15 and AirDoctor. Fatty15 - Fatty15 is on a mission to optimize your C15 levels to help support your long-term health and wellness - especially as you age. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/FLIPPING50 and using code FLIPPING50 at checkout. AirDoctor - Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code FLIPPING50 to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models. Plus, every purchase is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - 3 Workout Studies Every Woman Over 50 Needs to Know More Like This: Muscle and Strength Loss Prevention After 50: A Checklist 25 Simple Rules for Optimal Health, Wellness & Fitness over 50 Two Fitness Tests Your Doctor Might Do Soon (start now!): Fitness is a Vital Sign Resources: Not sure you’re doing what is best for you right now? Get a 90-Minute Ultimate Consultation with Debra. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Get ready to lift, tone, and turn heads with the The Ultimate Glute Challenge. The fitness industry has failed women in midlife by relying on outdated advice. We’re talking about the biggest misconceptions in women's fitness and what science says that actually supports hormonal, metabolic, and physiological changes after 50.  You'll discover why exercising smarter—not harder—is the key to thriving through menopause and beyond. The workouts that used to work suddenly don't deliver the same results. The fitness industry has failed women in midlife, but with the right strategies, you can finally build a body that's stronger, more resilient, and ready for the years ahead. My Guest: Andy Baxter is a Medical Exercise Specialist, inventor, author, and former Olympic Trials rower with nearly four decades of experience in elite sport, clinical rehabilitation, and healthy aging. He is the designer of the FitSpan Protocol — a performance-based approach to fitness centered on functional power, movement quality, and long-term adherence — and the author of Racing Yesterday (his account of training for the US Olympic Trials after age 40) and The Exercise Prescription (on the medicinal benefits of exercise). A World Champion and multi-time national champion rower, Andy has worked with everyone from elite athletes to individuals managing chronic conditions, orthopedic limitations, and age-related functional decline. Questions We Answer in This Episode: Why do you believe most fitness programs are poorly designed for women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s? What is the FitSpan Protocol and how does it differ from conventional fitness approaches? What does "functional power" mean — and why does it matter more than intensity as we age? What are the most common mistakes women make when trying to get fit after 40? You competed for the US Olympic team after the age of 40 — what did that experience teach you about aging and performance? What is one thing women can do this week to train smarter, not harder? If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Menopause Motivation and Mood Boost without Prescription (or Hangover Effect) Next Episode - Why The Fitness Industry Has Failed Women In Midlife — And What Actually Works More Like This: 25 Simple Rules for Optimal Health, Wellness & Fitness over 50 4 Fitness Mistakes That Fail Us Over 50 New Science: Menopause Muscle Loss Prevention Resources: Get your lean, clean Flipping 50 Protein Powders to maintain muscle and support metabolism. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Not sure you’re doing what is best for you right now? Get a 90-Minute Ultimate Consultation with Debra. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! The workout studies every woman over 50 needs to know may surprise you—and they could completely change how you think about exercise after menopause.  If you've been working harder but not seeing the same results you used to, the latest research explains exactly why.  We’ll talk about the 3 powerful studies that reveal what really works for building strength, improving body composition, and staying active as you age. You'll learn why more exercise isn't always better, how much strength training you actually need, and why recovery is one of your greatest fitness tools.  These workout studies every woman over 50 needs offer practical, science-backed strategies to help you get better results with less guesswork. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by AquaTru. AquaTru - Go to https://AquaTru.com/ now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code FLIPPING50. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Intersection of Blue Zones and Modern Muscle Science for Longevity Next Episode - 3 Workout Studies Every Woman Over 50 Needs to Know More Like This: Natural Solutions to Restorative Sleep in Menopause Is CBD the Answer? How Women Use CBD to Manage Menopause Resources: Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Get BlueSky CBD to boost your mood and motivation. Use code FLIPPING to get 20% off! The menopause motivation and mood boost you need might not come from trying harder—it may come from understanding your brain, body, and biology better.  If you've noticed more anxiety, lower motivation, brain fog, or a lack of enthusiasm for things you used to enjoy, you're not alone. In this episode, we uncover the hidden links between inflammation, brain chemistry, movement, and mood—and why so many women are overlooking it. Movement, healthy fats, community, sunlight, and even music influence the body's natural feel-good compounds that help you stay resilient through midlife and beyond.  If you're ready to feel more energized, optimistic, and in control of your health, this episode delivers powerful strategies to support your menopause motivation and mood boost. My Guest: Dr. Eric Dorninger ND, LAc is a naturopathic doctor, licensed acupuncturist, and founder of Roots and Branches Integrative Health Care in Boulder, Colorado. With a background in kinesiology, emergency medicine, naturopathic medicine, and acupuncture, he takes an integrative approach to uncovering the root causes of chronic illness. Since founding his clinic in 2005, he has specialized in helping patients with complex “mystery illnesses” by focusing on accurate diagnosis and removing obstacles to healing. He is also a certified Shoemaker practitioner with expertise in mold and biotoxin-related illness. In addition to private practice, Dr. Dorninger teaches functional medicine, practices Jiu-Jitsu, skis, and advocates for evidence-based natural medicine.  Questions We Answer in This Episode: How are inflammation, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders connected? What are endogenous cannabinoids, and what role do they play in mood, pain, and inflammation? How do exercise and resistance training naturally boost the body's own feel-good chemicals? Why do we tend to avoid the types of exercise we need most, and how can we create better balance in our training? Can music, social connection, and community improve mood and reduce inflammation? How does CBD interact with serotonin, dopamine, and GABA to support mood, motivation, and stress resilience? What should women know before trying CBD, including product quality, dosage, safety, and realistic expectations? If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Bluesky CBD and Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Bluesky CBD: Get to sleep faster, experience more restorative sleep and save 30% with code FLIPPING50 at https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/discount/Flipping50. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Are Your Shoes Ruining Your Foot Health More Like This: Muscle and Strength Loss Prevention After 50: A Checklist New Science: Menopause Muscle Loss Prevention The Bible for Exercise Guidelines Update: Here’s What It Means Resources: Get your lean, clean Flipping 50 Protein Powders to maintain muscle and support metabolism. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. It’s hard to know which way to turn — Blue Zones and modern muscle science don’t seem to live on the same map. It's hard to argue with either. What can we learn from blue zones and modern muscle science when it comes to living longer, stronger, and more independently?  Let’s talk about the apparent contradiction between the world's longest-lived populations and today's research on muscle as the key to healthy aging. You'll discover why the answer isn't choosing one approach over the other, but understanding how both can support your healthspan and longevity goals.  Let’s explore the powerful intersection of blue zones and modern muscle science and what it means for your strongest future. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Bluesky CBD and Timeline. Bluesky CBD: Get to sleep faster, experience more restorative sleep and save 30% with code FLIPPING50 at https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/discount/Flipping50. Timeline - Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/FLIPPING50SHOW Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Muscle and Strength Loss Prevention After 50: A Checklist Next Episode - Intersection of Blue Zones and Modern Muscle Science for Longevity More Like This - Functional Feet for Your Second Half with a Strong Foundation Resources: Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Get strong and healthy feet with Peluva! Use code DEBRA10 to get 10% discount. Are shoes ruining your foot health without you even realizing it?  If you’re dealing with foot pain, balance issues, knee discomfort, or aches that seem to appear out of nowhere, your footwear may be playing a bigger role than you think.  Modern shoes can change the way your feet function and why strong, mobile feet are essential for staying active and independent as you age. You’ll discover practical strategies to improve foot strength, support better movement, and make smarter footwear choices without giving up comfort.  By the end, you may never look at your favorite pair the same way again—and you’ll know exactly how to tell if they’re among the shoes ruining your foot health. My Guest: Mark Sisson has been shaking up the world of health and fitness for over twenty years. He ignited the ancestral health movement in 2006 with his wildly successful blog, Mark’s Daily Apple, and his best-selling book The Primal Blueprint. He helped popularize the ketogenic diet and the concept of intermittent fasting with his New York Times best-selling books, The Keto Reset Diet and Two Meals a Day. He gave millions of health-minded grocery shoppers access to healthier sauces and dressings with his Primal Kitchen Food company. He sold Primal Kitchen to Kraft Heinz for $200MM. And now he wants to change the way the world walks with his latest venture, a shoe company called Peluva and his latest book Born to Walk. Questions We Answer in This Episode: How did your journey from health entrepreneur to footwear innovator begin? Is it better to start walking in cushioned shoes or transition directly to minimalist footwear? What happens to your feet when you switch from traditional shoes to Peluva shoes? Why is the big toe considered one of the most important joints for movement, strength, and longevity? If you're overweight, out of shape, or new to exercise, what type of footwear should you start walking in? Are we seeing a shift toward healthier footwear choices for children and future generations? If you could go back to your athletic prime, how might stronger foot health have changed your future as an athlete? Do you miss distance running, and has your perspective on exercise changed with age? Is minimalist footwear right for everyone, and who benefits most from it? If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Bluesky CBD and Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Bluesky CBD: Get to sleep faster, experience more restorative sleep and save 30% with code FLIPPING50 at https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/discount/Flipping50. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Aging is Inevitable But Muscle Loss and Sarcopenia Aren’t Next Episode - Are Your Shoes Ruining Your Foot Health More Like This - New Science: Menopause Muscle Loss Prevention Resources: Get your lean, clean Flipping 50 Protein Powders to maintain muscle and support metabolism. Collagen Boost is an unflavored source of bioactive collagen peptides designed to support skin and nails as well as healthy joints, bones, ligaments, and tendons. Use code PODCOLLAGEN10 to claim your 10% discount. Longevity Pro Paleo is a lean animal protein in versatile vanilla that’s 97% pure protein. Dairy-free, soy-free and easy to digest. Longevity Pro Plant Power Protein Powder is a non-dairy, non-soy, easily absorbable, organic, natural pea protein isolate offering a high level of functionality and nutritional benefits. Get YOLKED with Fortetropin, a revolutionary supplement that helps fuel muscle growth and enhance recovery. Get MYOS MD helps you to live powerfully, reducing muscle loss associated with aging, injury, or weight loss. Get BIOptimizers Masszymes Digestive Enzymes to break down food optimally. Increase your absorption of key amino acids & certain vitamins to for a better digestion & gut health Muscle and strength loss isn't just something that happens with age—it's something that can accelerate during stress, illness, injury, surgery, or even weight loss if you're not prepared.  If you're a woman in midlife who wants to stay strong, active, independent, and confident for decades to come, this episode is your practical roadmap.  Learn how to "bank muscle" so you're better equipped to recover from life's inevitable setbacks and maintain the vitality you deserve.  Whether you're 50, 60, or beyond, preventing muscle and strength loss starts with the simple checklist you'll hear in this episode. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Bluesky CBD and Alloy. Bluesky CBD: Get to sleep faster, experience more restorative sleep and save 30% with code FLIPPING50 at https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/discount/Flipping50. Alloy - Get your menopause treatment plan today. Visit https://myalloy.com and use code FLIPPING50 for $20 off your first order! #AgeGracefully Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - 25 Simple Rules for Optimal Health, Wellness & Fitness over 50 Next Episode - Muscle and Strength Loss Prevention After 50: A Checklist More Like This - What Is Sarcopenia and How to Avoid Sarcopenia In Menopause Resources: Get YOLKED with Fortetropin, a revolutionary supplement that helps fuel muscle growth and enhance recovery. Get powered by Mitopure®! The nutrient that can re‑energize cells with a breakthrough for healthy aging. Use code FLIPPING50 to claim your 20% discount. Collagen Boost is an unflavored source of bioactive collagen peptides designed to support skin and nails as well as healthy joints, bones, ligaments, and tendons. Use code PODCOLLAGEN10 to claim your 10% discount. Try the Lofta Home Sleep Test for sleep apnea in the comfort of your own home. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Muscle loss and sarcopenia have been synonymous with aging in previous generations. Muscle loss impacts osteoporosis, balance, stability, independence, and hormone balance.  In this episode we’ll talk about the 3 M’s and how to bank muscle looking forward to a time off your fee as well as how to get it back if you have muscle loss and sarcopenia.  My Guest: Dr. Chris Meletis is an internationally recognized educator, author, lecturer, and functional medicine practitioner with more than 33 years of clinical experience. He has authored 18 books and over 200 scientific articles, contributing extensively to the fields of naturopathic and integrative medicine.  Formerly the Dean of Naturopathic Medicine and Chief Medical Officer at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, he was honored as Physician of the Year by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Passionate about accessible healthcare, he helped establish 16 free natural medicine clinics and continues to focus on the GI microbiome, mitochondrial health, nutritional biochemistry, and botanical medicine. Questions We Answer in This Episode: What trends have you seen in aging, and why does muscle become such a critical issue for women in midlife and beyond? Are physicians beginning to use muscle-related assessments as vital signs, and should strength be monitored more routinely as we age? What does grip strength actually measure, and why is it such a powerful indicator of overall strength and future health? What happens when you need a bunion surgery, joint replacement, or another procedure that temporarily limits activity? Will you lose muscle, and how can you prepare for it? If you're told to lose weight before a knee or hip replacement, how do you protect muscle mass while improving your health outcomes? Are we eating enough protein, and is our digestion allowing us to actually absorb and utilize it as we age? How can muscle-support strategies help during periods of bed rest, illness, pain, long COVID, or other situations that increase the risk of sarcopenia? What should active women do when they're already exercising but still struggle with maintaining muscle, energy, or lean body mass? If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Bluesky CBD and Fatty15. Bluesky CBD: Get to sleep faster, experience more restorative sleep and save 30% with code FLIPPING50 at https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/discount/Flipping50. Fatty15 - Fatty15 is on a mission to optimize your C15 levels to help support your long-term health and wellness - especially as you age. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/FLIPPING50 and using code FLIPPING50 at checkout. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Stronger Than Cancer: One Woman’s Story Next Episode - The Link Between Creatine, Brain Health & Longevity More Like This - 4 Fitness Mistakes That Fail Us Over 50 Resources: Understand how sleep relates to your hormones, muscle mass and weight loss with Flipping 50 Sleep Yourself Strong. Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code FLIPPING50 to get UP TO $300 off today! AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, plus a 3-year warranty—an $84 value, free! Go to https://AquaTru.com/ now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code FLIPPING50. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee.  25 simple rules might sound too easy for optimizing health, fitness, and longevity after 50 — but sometimes the simplest shifts create the biggest transformation.  I’m sharing the practical habits, mindset shifts, wellness truths, and life lessons I’ve learned through decades of experience helping women thrive through midlife and beyond.  After listening to this episode, I hope you feel challenged, encouraged, and reminded that healthy aging doesn’t require perfection to make powerful progress.  These 25 simple rules are the perfect place to start. Disclaimer: It's summer and I’m having a little fun with this one. I think it’s so easy to over complicate things. Oh do we ever do that!  If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Bluesky CBD, Timeline and AquaTru Shower. Bluesky CBD: Get to sleep faster, experience more restorative sleep and save 30% with code FLIPPING50 at https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/discount/Flipping50. Timeline - Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/FLIPPING50SHOW AquaTru Shower - Unlock your hair & skin’s true potential with 20% Off AquaTru Shower using promo code SHFLIPPING50 at https://AquaTru.com Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Why Certain Exercise Intensities Work for You (and Others May Not) Next Episode - 25 Simple Rules for Optimal Health, Wellness & Fitness over 50 More Like This - The Link Between Creatine, Brain Health & Longevity Resources: Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. The Forever Young Documentary takes you behind the scenes of longevity — but with a perspective most people are missing.  What really matters when it comes to aging well, from healthspan and biomarkers to connection, purpose, and the surprising science of loneliness? How to actually age with energy, strength, and independence? Is the hype around longevity real? After interviewing top longevity experts around the world, David Donnelly’s experience completely changed the way he approaches his own health and future.  Forever Young Documentary is more than a film about living longer; it’s a powerful reminder to live better now. My Guest: David Donnelly is an American documentary filmmaker whose work spans classical music, culture, and technology. His award-winning debut feature, Maestro, profiled leading artists including Paavo Järvi, Joshua Bell, Hilary Hahn, and Lang Lang, and was broadcast internationally.  Donnelly’s films have screened at venues including the Whitney Museum and the Kennedy Center. In 2021, he co-founded CultureNet and began a documentary trilogy exploring technology’s cultural impact, including The Cost of Convenience and Forever Young. He is also a sought-after speaker who has interviewed global thought leaders across more than 30 countries. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:11:09] What do people actually mean when they say they’re afraid of aging? [00:14:50] What does longevity science get right, and where might pop culture and social media get it wrong? [00:18:28] Where do isolation and loneliness fit into the longevity conversation? [00:24:17] What’s the difference between fear of dying and fear of death itself? Is there science that helps us understand whether fear of dying alone is different from fear of death? If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Bluesky CBD and Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Bluesky CBD: Get to sleep faster, experience more restorative sleep and save 30% with code FLIPPING50 at https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/discount/Flipping50. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - The Link Between Creatine, Brain Health & Longevity Next Episode - Behind the Scenes of the Forever Young Documentary More Like This - The Bible for Exercise Guidelines Update: Here’s What It Means Resources: Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Join Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist® to become a coach! Know how to design workouts that honor and accommodate the physiology of menopause, physiology of exercise and honor injuries, endocrine status … all within your scope of practice, and attract lucrative clients while becoming an authority. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. If you have experienced results from exercise that are nothing like you want, this episode intends to help explain why certain exercise intensities work for you right now and others that have previously may not. What I want to make clear is… you want intensity and effort level matters for success long term. But short term sometimes you have to pivot. Certain workouts that once gave results may suddenly stop working during midlife.  Let’s dive into the connection between cortisol, exercise intensity, recovery, hormones, blood sugar, and stress—and why walking, recovery, and smarter training may actually deliver better results than constantly pushing harder. This conversation is packed with empowering reminders that fitness after 50 should support your energy, metabolism, sleep, and quality of life—not drain them.  By the end of this episode, you’ll better understand how you can work with your body instead of against them, especially knowing the exercise intensities that work for you. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Bluesky CBD and AquaTru. Bluesky CBD: Get to sleep faster, experience more restorative sleep and save 30% with code FLIPPING50 at https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/discount/Flipping50. AquaTru - Go to https://AquaTru.com now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code FLIPPING50. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Two Fitness Tests Your Doctor Might Do Soon (start now!): Fitness is a Vital Sign Next Episode - Why Certain Exercise Intensities Work for You (and Others May Not) More Like This - How to Rewire Your Brain for Energy, Focus, and Longevity After 50 Resources: Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Take control of your cellular health today. Go to https://qualialife.com/FLIPPING to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code FLIPPING. There’s a growing science on creatine, brain health & longevity and may be one of the most important conversations midlife women need to hear right now.  Creatine is so much more than muscle — supports energy production, brain health, recovery, cognition, aging, sleep deprivation resilience, and why women in perimenopause and menopause may benefit even more than men.  The conversation also dives into the differences between creatine forms, misconceptions around bloating and kidney health, and why creatine may become one of the most important longevity supplements for midlife women Tune in to learn why the research around creatine, brain health & longevity is creating so much excitement in the world of healthy aging.  My Guest: Dr. Dan Pardi is the Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences, where he leads education to advance healthspan and peak performance. He’s the founder of humanOS.me and host of humanOS Radio, the official podcast of the Sleep Research Society. Dan has advised elite military units, Fortune 500 companies, and startups through his consultancy, Vivendi Health. He holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Leiden University and Stanford, and speaks regularly at events like TEDx, VC Firms, and the Institute for Human Machine Cognition. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:06:00] What is creatine and what role does it play? [00:08:20] How do you know if you need creatine and can you measure your levels? [00:13:00] Creatine started out as a gym-bro supplement. What made it so popular in sports performance? [00:16:34] What’s the link between creatine and the brain? [00:28:10] How does creatine help cognitive performance during sleep deprivation? [00:32:50] Why might creatine be even more beneficial for women than men? [00:34:51] Should women adjust creatine intake during different phases of their cycle or perimenopause? [00:37:49] What’s the difference between creatine monohydrate and creatine HCL? If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Stronger Than Cancer: One Woman’s Story Next Episode - The Link Between Creatine, Brain Health & Longevity More Like This - 4 Fitness Mistakes That Fail Us Over 50 Resources: Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge for your best start, restart or reset in or after menopause with 10 Days of coaching, short workouts, and clarity on how to exercise optimally. Check out Debra’s Favorite Things, including the Dynamometer for Hand Grip from her Amazon store Fitness is a vital sign and this episode may completely change how you think about aging after 40. If you’re listening carefully, we don’t have a fat problem: we have a muscle problem. With greater strength, power, VO2 max entering menopause women have fewer vasomotor issues and less chance of developing dementia and heart disease. Until fitness is a vital sign, exercise may still feel optional. And… the exercise absolutely is better than nothing but if you want it to really be doing the most good, you measure if it’s working. Because now more than ever, fitness is a vital sign. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Timeline. Timeline - Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/FLIPPING50SHOW Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - 4 Fitness Mistakes That Fail Us Over 50 Next Episode - Two Fitness Tests Your Doctor Might Do Soon (start now!): Fitness is a Vital Sign More Like This - Scared of Estrogen? Listen to this Dr with Breast Cancer Survivor Resources: Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge for your best start, restart or reset in or after menopause with 10 Days of coaching, short workouts, and clarity on how to exercise optimally. Want to know why traditional advice on women’s health and women’s fitness doesn’t work? This is particularly true for women in menopause, pre-menopause, and perimenopause… Watch my TEDx Talk here. In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode, Kelley joins us to talk about navigating breast cancer, treatment, menopause, mental health struggles, and ultimately rebuilding her life through fitness, nutrition, and mindset shifts.  Kelley shares the raw reality of diagnosis, recurrence, isolation during COVID, and how small steps toward movement and health helped her reclaim hope and strength again in midlife. This episode is a powerful reminder that fitness after 50 isn’t just about weight loss—it’s about resilience, identity, healing, and learning to prioritize both mental and physical health. My Guest: Kelley, a Flipping 50 member, currently has breast cancer and is slowly rebuilding her health and is stronger than ever! Of course with her doctor's approval.  This is her story. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Alloy. Alloy - Get your menopause treatment plan today. Visit https://myalloy.com and use code FLIPPING50 for $20 off your first order! #AgeGracefully Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - The Hidden Cost of Diet Culture in Menopause More Like This - 12 Strength Training Mistakes in Menopause Robbing Your Results Resources: Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge for your best start, restart or reset in or after menopause with 10 Days of coaching, short workouts, and clarity on how to exercise optimally. Understand how sleep relates to your hormones, muscle mass and weight loss with Flipping 50 Sleep Yourself Strong. Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Watch: Does Rebounding Really Work? Here's What Research Says A woman in our community recently shared that she was thrilled with the results she was experiencing in the program. It was impressive, and honestly a surprise, even to me. She’d lost like 11 lbs and significant inches.  She explained just before joining she had done a program built around HIIT. No doubt it was promised as a weight loss program. Because HIIT is supposed to burn fat. Visceral belly fat in fact, the worst kind. Clearly not in this case.  Not to scare you off from HIIT. There is a right time for it. But this episode highlights when and why so much of what you “hear” or are sold just may not work for you!  Influencers gonna influence. They share what works for them, often what they’ve heard, not studied, applied and tested on hundreds or thousands of people just like you, living real life with real life obligations. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Rebounding vs Whole Body Vibration After 50 Which? When? Worth It? #FEDFitness Next Episode - 4 Fitness Mistakes That Fail Us Over 50 More Like This - Does Hormonal Phase and Training Intensity Change How Hard You Can Train? New Science Finally Tested It Resources: Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge for your best start, restart or reset in or after menopause with 10 Days of coaching, short workouts, and clarity on how to exercise optimally. The hidden cost of diet culture is showing up in ways many women in midlife! Never expected—low energy, stubborn weight changes, poor recovery, burnout, hormone disruption, and feeling frustrated despite “doing everything right.” If you’ve been exercising harder, eating less, and still feeling exhausted or frustrated with your body, this episode will hit home fast. We unpack how chronic dieting, underfueling, and overtraining quietly impact metabolism, bone health, hormones, and confidence during menopause and beyond. You’ll learn why recovery is no longer optional after 40, how low energy availability may be sabotaging your results, and why the old “eat less, move more” advice can backfire in midlife.  This conversation exposes the hidden cost of diet culture and offers a smarter, healthier path forward for active women who want strength, energy, and longevity. My Guest: Heidi Skolnik is a nationally recognized sports nutrition expert, exercise physiologist, and co-author of the New York Times bestselling book The Whole Body Reset. She is also the author of the upcoming book Your GLP-1 Game Plan, focused on helping women thrive while using weight loss medications. Heidi has spent nearly three decades at Hospital for Special Surgery as part of The Women’s Sports Medicine Center and currently oversees Performance Nutrition at The Juilliard School and the School of American Ballet. Her extensive experience includes working with professional sports organizations including the New York Knicks, New York Giants, and New York Mets. Known for translating complex science into practical advice, Heidi brings a realistic approach to nutrition, believing healthy eating can include both nutrient-dense foods and occasional treats like M&M’s. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:09:04] Is there really a way to eat to support your cycle? [00:10:55] What beliefs and diet culture myths are women still carrying that no longer serve them? [00:15:55] What fueling mistakes are active midlife women making, even compared to elite athletes? [00:21:13] How does energy deficiency or underfueling show up in postmenopausal women? [00:43:00] Why do so many women feel stuck, frustrated, and out of control with their bodies in midlife? [00:52:40] Why are so many women struggling with appetite, hunger, and belly fat concerns in midlife? If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Fatty15. Fatty15 - Fatty15 is on a mission to optimize your C15 levels to help support your long-term health and wellness - especially as you age. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/FLIPPING50 and using code FLIPPING50 at checkout. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone-Dr. Anna Cabeca’s El Camino Experience More Like This - Whole Body Vibration for Women over 50 Resources: Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Join Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist® to become a coach! Know how to design workouts that honor and accommodate the physiology of menopause, physiology of exercise and honor injuries, endocrine status … all within your scope of practice, and attract lucrative clients while becoming an authority. If you’ve ever wondered whether rebounding or whole body vibration is worth your time after 50—this episode breaks it down with honesty, science, and real-life application. Let’s dive into rebounding vs Whole Body Vibration, separating hype from evidence so you can make smarter decisions for your bone health, strength, and longevity. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Timeline. Timeline - Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/FLIPPING50SHOW Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - New Science: Menopause Muscle Loss Prevention Next Episode - Rebounding vs Whole Body Vibration After 50 Which? When? Worth It? More Like This - How to Keto Correctly for Women Over 40 with Dr Anna Cabeca Resources: Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Join Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist® to become a coach! Flipping 50 Women's Retreats are each designed to challenge and stretch you. We challenge your fitness, your thoughts about aging, and menopause. We educate about hormones through exercise, nutrition and sleep choices. What happens when you finally stop playing small and say yes to something bold – like an El Camino Experience? Try stepping far outside your comfort zone became a powerful reset for her body, mind, and spirit. From long solo walks to unexpected emotional breakthroughs, Dr. Anna Cabeca’s El Camino experience proves midlife is the perfect time to challenge yourself in new ways. If you’ve been feeling stuck, comfortable, or wondering what’s next… this conversation will light a fire. Tune in and discover why your next breakthrough might be waiting on the other side of your own El Camino experience. My Guest: Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG, is best selling author of The Hormone Fix and Keto-Green 16 and MenuPause. Dr. Anna is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She holds special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She lectures frequently on those topics and shares the secret behind the ebb and flow of intimacy as she demystifies the fascinating hormonal changes over time. She will help you discover how the “love hormone”, Oxytocin can breathe life into your relationship, and how Cortisol can take it away - and how the delicate balancing act of those hormones can reignite your libido and support a healthy relationship, most importantly the one you have with yourself. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:02:58] What made you want to do this—and why this instead of something else? [00:05:42] What exactly is the Camino de Santiago and what was your experience? [00:06:12] What do you think is the most impactful part of this experience? [00:09:00] Did you have any “rules” during the journey—like not talking or staying silent? [00:19:18] What for you will never be the same again after this experience?  [00:24:35] Did you have any reservations or fears about traveling and walking alone? [00:25:11] Did you use your phone during the journey—for navigation, photos, or connection? If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Personalized System for Optimal Weight Health in Menopause—GLP-1 Shot Or Not Next Episode - Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone-Dr. Anna Cabeca’s El Camino Experience More Like This - Muscle Loss on the Shot: Worth the Risk? Stop the menopause muscle loss!  Menopause muscle loss prevention involves first knowing the mechanisms for it and then addressing what to do about it.  This episode shares both science and methods I’ve found to be useful for preventing, gaining, or regaining muscle. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by AquaTru. AquaTru - Go to https://AquaTru.com/ now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code FLIPPING50. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Roadblocks Women Experience When They're Doing "All The Things" Next Episode - Rebounding vs Whole Body Vibration After 50 Which? When? Worth It? More Like This - GLP-1 Medications for Weight Loss: A 42-Year Fitness Professional’s Honest Take Resources: Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Optimal weight health in menopause isn’t about eating less or exercising more—it’s about finally understanding what your body has been trying to tell you.  If you’ve been frustrated with stubborn weight gain, low energy, or conflicting advice, this conversation will feel like a reset. We’re breaking down the truth about GLP-1, gut health, hormones, and why your results may have stalled despite doing everything “right.”  This episode shifts the focus from quick fixes to a personalized strategy that actually works with your body, not against it. Because optimal weight health in menopause starts when you stop guessing and start listening. My Guest: Ashley Koff, RD, is an acclaimed weight-health expert, “Hollywood’s Leading Dietitian” featured in InStyle and practitioner for more than 25 years. Koff is leading a transformative movement in personalized nutrition, turning “better, not perfect” choices into practical, sustainable strategies that deliver real outcomes.  She is the founder of The Better Nutrition Program (BNP) and author of USA Today bestselling Your Best Shot, which introduces weight-health hormones (GLP-1, GIP, CCK, PYY) as the regulators of weight health, offering the first-ever assessment of their function and a personalized optimization system—shot or not. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:02:35] What does optimal weight management really mean in menopause? [00:07:39] Are you ahead of your time and getting pushback for your approach? [00:03:17] What are GLP-1 hormones and why do they matter? [00:25:11] Is the fear valid that GLP-1 stops your body from producing its own hormones? [00:29:49] Should we be talking about something more important than muscle loss first? [00:31:21] How does cortisol actually influence weight health in menopause? How can women address the connection between cortisol, GLP-1, and weight? If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - The Menopause Gut: Hidden Reasons Symptoms Happen Exercise Won’t Fix Next Episode - Personalized System for Optimal Weight Health in Menopause—GLP-1 Shot Or Not More Like This - The Bible for Exercise Guidelines Update: Here’s What It Means Resources: Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. You’re doing all the things.  They don’t work.  You’ve changed things.  That doesn’t work either.  If it seems you’re going through a revolving door of symptoms and trying to juggle responses but failing, this is for you.  It’s not just that exercise needs change.  Periodically, by the way.  Every quarter during perimenopause, or at least bi-annually if you’re experiencing significant changes, you have to look closely at whether your exercise is causing inflammation or supporting muscle that will help you deal with it. It doesn’t matter if you’re lifting, you can still be in a moment of significant storm that results in your inflammation being up when recovery isn’t keeping up.  We discuss the ways women doing all the things can still fail you if you’re not getting the foundation you need at the place you need it. We discuss cellular health, liver, detox and the key part these play in whether your lifting, walking and intervals will work.  If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start seeing results, this conversation will change how you approach doing all the things. My Guest: As Co-Owner and Chief Brand Officer of BodyBio, Jess Kane Berman leads brand strategy, education, and global growth, shaping the company’s voice at the intersection of cellular health, environmental wellness, and evidence-based medicine. Jess blends science-backed insights with practical application, empowering women to move away from doing more and toward doing what’s right for them. Passionate about cutting through confusion, she helps women simplify their approach to fitness, nutrition, and overall health so they can feel stronger, energized, and back in control. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:04:21] Why are so many women doing all the things but still not seeing results? [00:20:02] How does inflammation affect fat loss, muscle, and overall health? [00:07:02] How exactly does phosphatidylcholine (PC) work in the body? How long does it take before someone actually feels results? [00:09:55] Are women really just “wasting money” on supplements that aren’t working? [00:16:11] Are coaches and trainers seeing better results when addressing cellular health? [00:37:15] What is the most important advice for women who feel stuck and frustrated? If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Siphox and Calocurb. Siphox Health - Get your convenient test kit from Siphox Health at https://siphoxhealth.com/flipping50 for 20% off at this link. Calocurb - Feel full faster with Calocurb! Clinically proven, natural hunger control – prescription free, affordable, and fast acting.Get 10% off when you use this link https://www.flippingfifty.com/calocurb Resources Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Why does menopause gut health become a central player in midlife? How does it impact everything from aging and hormones to brain, bone, and immune health? In this episode, our guest shares the science behind the gut microbiome during perimenopause and menopause, why symptoms like bloating and food sensitivities increase, and what women can do to take back control of their menopause gut health. My Guest: Cynthia Thurlow is a globally recognized expert in nutrition & intermittent fasting, highly sought after speaker, and the CEO and founder of Everyday Wellness Project. She’s been a nurse practitioner for 20+ years, is a 2x TEDx speaker: her 2nd talk on intermittent fasting has been viewed over 7 million times. She has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW and in Medium and Entrepreneur. Cynthia was recently listed in Yahoo Finance as one of the “21 founders changing the way we do business.” She’s also the host of Everyday Wellness Podcast, which was listed as “20 podcasts that will help you grow in 2020”  by Entrepreneur magazine, and in Business Insider “21 podcasts to expand your mind in 2021.” Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:04:50] What prompted you to write this book about gut health in menopause? [00:08:50] Why was writing this book so much harder than your first? [00:13:10] How does gut health actually impact the way we age? [00:16:50] What’s happening in the gut during menopause that causes symptoms? [00:22:10] How important is stool testing versus just guessing with diet and supplements? [00:25:50] Is constipation normal in midlife, and what’s really causing it? [00:28:20] How does intermittent fasting impact gut health and should women still do it? If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.