Best Menopausal Woman in her 50s Podcasts (2024)

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#76: How to Lose Belly Fat in perimenopause and menopause 13:08

1h ago13:08

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Have you noticed increased fat around your waist as you go through menopause? If so, you are not alone: this was the TOP question I was asked when women could ask me anything. In this episode, I tell you how you're going to be able to get rid of that belly fat and keep it off! You'll learn: ✅ What causes the accumulation of belly fat in women in pe…

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Terri White on work, class and mental health - FROM THE ARCHIVES 47:29

30m ago47:29

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In the last of our FROM THE ARCHIVES episodes, I'm revisiting one of the most important conversations I think I've had on this podcast (not to mention one of my favourites) - with Terri White, the brains behind the award-winning podcast, Finding Britain's Ghost Children, which explored why so many children are missing from Britain's class rooms. Ea…

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BONUS EPISODE! Katie Price on taking back control of her own life at 46 38:33

35m ago38:33

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There are plenty of famous women who we think we know all there is to know without ever having met them. Women we judge based on some random unsubstantiated headline, but there are few women that applies to quite so much as Katie Price. Katie has been in the public eye for thirty years. She started as the glamour model Jordan at just 17 years old a…

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#75: Tips for Starting & Maintaining your Fitness Habits - with Dr. Peggy Malone 42:09

7d ago42:09

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Have you had trouble getting started with weight training or in staying consistent with your training? If so, this episode is for you! In this episode, I talk with Life Coach Peggy Malone who works with midlife women about different strategies which can help you to start and stay consistent with your fitness habits. We discuss many different ways t…

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Kate Mosse: Why caring is a feminist issue - FROM THE ARCHIVES 42:01

1h ago42:01

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I'm not sure there's anyone quite like Kate Mosse. The driving power behind the Women's Prize for Fiction which is now in its 27th year (the winner was VV Ganeshananthan's Brotherless Night) and now the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction (whose inaugural winner was Doppleganger by Naomi Klein), she also manages to write a book a year (and they're not sm…

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#74: Rep Ranges: How to work with them & the best rep range for you 20:19

14d ago20:19

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Did you know that a prevailing myth in fitness is that to get 'toned', you should work with low weights and high reps? That's just not true. So how many reps should you be doing? Well, it depends... In episode #74 of 40+ Fitness for Women, I discuss: ✔️ The pros and cons of working in low vs. high rep ranges, ✔️ The recommended rep ranges for women…

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Gabby Logan on resilience, reclaiming middle age and why equality begins at home - FROM THE ARCHIVES 47:20

5d ago47:20

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It's Gabby Logan's summer. First there's the Euros and then the Paris Olympics are hot on their heels. Plus, she has a new book, The Midpoint Plan, out so it seemed like a fine time to revisit my conversation with her from a couple of years ago... My guest this week has hosted everything from Final Score to the Six Nations to the Olympics. Formerly…

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#73: Vacation & How to Stay on Track with your Training 33:40

21d ago33:40

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Are you thinking of putting your fitness on pause for the summer? 👇 Vacation season is here, and the temptation to put your fitness goals on hold till fall is huge. 😎 But as women in perimenopause and post-menopause, getting back in shape in the fall is no longer a matter of couple weeks of discipline because our bodies don't respond the way they u…

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Kathy Lette’s midlife mantra: if it doesn’t spark joy, it’s time to toss it away! 43:29

12d ago43:29

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It's season finale time! And my guest today is the whirlwind also known as Kathy Lette. Australian Kathy smashed her way into the global bestseller lists at the age of 17 with the novel Puberty Blues. Since then she has turned her irreverent, en pointe pen on the peaks and troughs, triumphs and total BS of female existence. I first read her with Gi…

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#72: Lifting with Injuries & Age-Related Issues 17:51

28d ago17:51

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We're not 20 anymore. Our bodies have been through LIFE, and that means that most of us have some area of our bodies that don't work quite so perfectly anymore. 😬 Maybe it's a cranky knee. 😬 Maybe you have arthritis in your joints. 😬 Or maybe you've got a recent injury. Those do not need to stop you from lifting weights and keeping your body strong…

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Molly Roden-Winter on becoming an ambassador for polyamory in your 50s 1:00:45

28d ago1:00:45

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My guest today is the teacher, musician and writer Molly Roden Winter. Molly hit the headlines earlier this year when her memoir More was published in the United States and caused… let’s just call it “a storm”. Why? Because Molly’s book is an incredibly candid account of her open marriage. Which, lets face it, shouldn’t be that big of a deal in 202…

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#71: Weight Loss Drugs 16:13

1M ago16:13

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Weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are becoming mainstream in the USA. The shots are being offered not only to those who need to lose weight for health reasons but also to normal-weight people who are looking for an easy way to get skinny. Women especially are hopping on board the weight loss bus. But as with any drug, there are d…

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Liz Jensen on learning to love life again after devastating loss 52:11

29d ago52:11

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CONTENT WARNING: There are many moments of joy in this conversation, but please be aware that Liz talks candidly about grief and the sudden death of her son, which some listeners may find upsetting. My guest today is the writer and climate activist Liz Jensen. Half Danish and half-anglo Moroccan, Liz started out as a journalist, working in radio be…

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#70: Why You'll Build More Muscle with a Structured Weight Training Program 26:11

1M ago26:11

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If you've noticed the loss of muscle tone that so many women in their 40s, 50s or 60s wake up to, and you are working out regularly, then this episode is for you. One of the biggest misconceptions in the fitness industry is that any workout with weights will 'tone you up' (ie. build muscle) but that's just not true. I used to believe that too, and …

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Emily Nagoski: what happens when a sex expert loses her sex drive? 54:21

1M ago54:21

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I first came across today’s guest, Dr Emily Nagoski, on this very podcast, when my then guest Sarah Knight (creator of the NoFucks Given franchise) raved about the transformational power of her runaway bestseller, Come As You Are. I hunted it down and, like millions of women the world over, I was blown away. A sex expert speaking our language? Taki…

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#69: Balancing your Hormones - What it Means & How to Do It 22:59

2M ago22:59

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Balancing your hormones is one of the latest buzzwords in fitness, but what does that mean? What hormones need "balancing", and how is it best to balance them? 🤔 In this episode, I take a look at some of the key hormones affecting 40+ women and share my thoughts and experiences on "balancing" them. So, if you're looking for a decidedly low-hype dis…

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Anna Cascarina: you’re never too old to wear what the hell you want 59:25

1M ago59:25

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My guest today is a fashion editor on a mission to improve the representation of all women over 40 - not just the thin white ones with a ton of spare cash! Anna Cascarina has worked in the fashion industry for over 25 years, first as a fashion editor and stylist, then as a teacher. But as she got older and so did her body, something rankled. Yep - …

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#68: 8 Mistakes Stopping You from Getting 'Toned' 29:54

2M ago29:54

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One of the most common fitness goals for women over 40 is to 'tone up'. But often achieving that goal eludes them. Getting 'toned' requires two things: building muscle and losing fat. In episode #68, I share 8 of the most common mistakes I see women making that prevent them from achieving that 'toned' look they desire. Enjoy the show! Send me a mes…

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Jackie Kay on absence, adoption & the art of living together apart 57:28

2M ago57:28

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My guest today has blazed a trail through the British poetry scene ever since her work was first published in 1991. Born in Edinburgh, Jackie Kay MBE was brought up in Glasgow by her adoptive parents, Helen and John Kay, of whom much more later. She has had countless poetry collections, short stories and novels published to acclaim, as well as her …

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#67: Sprint Interval Training (SIT) | What it is & why it’s recommended for women over 40 29:34

2M ago29:34

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What is the best kind of cardio to be doing as a woman in perimenopause or post-menopause? Is it zone 2 cardio? HIIT sessions? Or should you be doing long steady-state sessions? The answer may surprise you: the recommendation for women in perimenopause and menopause is to do maximal high-intensity cardio called Sprint Interval Training (SIT). In th…

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Helen Lederer on anxiety, failure & living an “alarmingly truthful” life 51:54

2M ago51:54

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My guest today is the writer, actress and comedian Helen Lederer. Helen began as a stand-up comedian in the “comedy swamp” of the 1980s, where women were like hen’s teeth and rose to fame with her sloaney girl at the bar in the BBC Comedy ‘Naked video’. Then came Saturday Night Live, The Young Ones, French and Saunders and Bottom with Rik Mayall. B…

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#66: How Our Bodies Change Fundamentally in Menopause 20:58

2M ago20:58

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Have you noticed changes in your body? Are your tried-and-tested diet and exercise routines not working anymore? Welcome to menopause. Menopause is not just about not getting your period anymore and hot flushes. The changes in your female hormones affect all parts of your body. It is a fundamental change. And it means that you need to change how yo…

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Miranda July on the unexpected wildness of ageing 47:22

2M ago47:22

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Every so often you get the chance to interview someone whose work has fascinated you for, well, forever. And today is one of those days. Miranda July is an artist, performer, film maker and writer who has been doing it her own way since she was in her teens. She has made three films - The Future, Me and You and Everyone We Know and Kajillionaire, h…

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#65: How to STOP your metabolism from slowing down in midlife 23:57

3M ago23:57

23:57

Have you heard that your metabolism slows down as you age, and that the extra weight is just something that you need to learn to live with? Well, that's just not true. There ARE things you can do to keep your metabolism running high, and in episode #65 of the 40+ Fitness for Women podcast, I break it down for you. x Lynn Certified Menopause Fitness…

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Kate Muir on the menopause experience that turned her into an activist 55:40

2M ago55:40

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My guest today is the writer, film-maker and women’s health campaigner Kate Muir. Until perimenopause struck, Kate was the chief film critic of The Times, then all hell broke lose (as anyone who’s found themselves in the midst of the peri-maelstrom will understand). Her life and her job underwent massive turmoil. Now out the other side, she has pro…

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#64: How to Warm-Up and Cool-Down for Weight Lifting 22:54

3M ago22:54

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Most people warm up for weight training with 15 minutes of cardio and walk out of the gym without any kind of cool-down. There is a better way - and it will enable you to get more out of your session. Listen to this episode of the podcast to learn more. Resources mentioned in the episode: - Upper body warm-up before lifting weights (gentle mobility…

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Amanda de Cadenet on reframing ambition and success in midlife 48:19

2M ago48:19

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My guest today has lived a lot of lives in her 50 years. If you were knocking around in 1990, Amanda de Cadenet burst into your world when she became presenter on the seminal late night TV show, The Word, at 18 and appeared most days on the front of the British tabloids. Like many young women trapped in the public gaze, she has spent the rest of he…

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#63: Tips for Better Quality Sleep in Menopause 33:05

3M ago33:05

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Are you getting good sleep? Sleep is one of the cornerstones to thriving in midlife, and one of the biggest challenges for many women.😣 That's why I devoted episode #63 of the podcast to this topic. In it, you'll learn: ✅ What the 3 stages of sleep are and why each is important ✅ How to plan your training to support good sleep ✅ Tips on eating & dr…

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Minnie Driver on ageing, expectation and creased Brad Pitt! - THE SHIFT REVISITED 41:12

3M ago41:12

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My guest this week is one of the most enduring movie actresses of our (by which I mean my!) generation. Minnie Driver made her first film, Circle of Friends in 1995, and went on to follow that with a lead role in Stanley Tucci’s gorgeous ode to Italian food, Big Night, an Oscar nominated turn in Goodwill Hunting. And my personal favourite Grosse Po…

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#62: The Benefits of Tracking What You Eat 21:21

3M ago21:21

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In this episode, I share why I believe tracking what you eat can be extremely useful if you want to eat healthier and/or manage your weight. Enjoy the show! Send me a message 😀 If you’re enjoying the podcast, and would like to support my work please consider buying me a cup of coffee – link’s in the show notes! Support the Show. Work with me: Get s…

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Mariella Frostrup on refusing to be "scrap-heaped" at 50 - THE SHIFT REVISITED 44:45

3M ago44:45

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A couple of weeks ago, journalist and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup stepped down from her presenting role at Times Radio so she could concentrate full-time on the women's health advocacy that has become her life's work. Seemed like a good time to look back at our episode from two and a half years ago when she discussed why she was on a mission to m…

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#61: How to Safely Start Weight Training After Age 40 20:17

4M ago20:17

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Resources mentioned in the episode: Instagram reel of me carrying my tires > Strong for Summer 6-week group training program. Learn more > 1:1 coaching with me. Learn more > One of the biggest concerns women have about starting weight training is safety. Understandably, they don't want to get hurt when lifting heavy things. In this episode, I discu…

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Marian Keyes on HRT, Botox and learning to be shameless - THE SHIFT REVISITED 43:24

3M ago43:24

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This week, Marian Keyes celebrates the publication of her 16th novel, My Favourite Mistake. So it seemed like as good a time as any to revisit the second ever episode of The Shift podcast. Yes, the goddess Marian Keyes was one of the first people to say, "Sure, why not?" when I told her I was starting a podcast that celebrated women in midlife and …

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#60: How to Lose 10 lbs by Summer: My 6-point formula for fat loss 30:49

4M ago30:49

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Resources mentioned in the episode: My Learn to Lift courses >> Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me >> Episode #45: My 2-phased approach to getting in shape for summer Episode #16: My fat loss journey It's spring, and as our thoughts turn to summer, many women are thinking about how to look and feel their best in more revealing summer clothing. M…

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Cathy Newman: "turning 50 feels like a superpower" 49:32

3M ago49:32

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My guest this week is the first female main presenter of Channel 4 news, Cathy Newman. Cathy joined Channel 4 News as political correspondent in 2006 after more than a decade working in newspapers, including The Independent, Financial Times and Washington Post. She is an award-winning investigative journalist whose scoops include the sexual harassm…

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#59: What it's Like to Work with a Personal Trainer & How to Choose the Perfect One for You 36:28

4M ago36:28

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Resources mentioned in the show: Interested in 1:1 coaching? More information here> About 5 years ago, a personal trainer who I was friends with asked me why I did not have a coach. At the time, I was very surprised by the question thinking why on earth would I need one? Fast forward 5 years, and I wish I had gotten one back then. But not just any …

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Helen Garner on marriage, divorce and why she couldn't give a monkey's about the erotic gaze 46:47

4M ago46:47

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My guest today is the writer Helen Garner. I’m pretty sure that right now you are either going, wow I LOVE her, or looking a bit vague. Because despite being one of Australia’s greatest living writers she is surprisingly little known here. But not for much longer because, at the age of 81, she is finally about to see almost all her books in print i…

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#58: How Often to Change Your Weight Training Program 27:12

4M ago27:12

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Resources mentioned in the episode: My Learn to Lift courses (for HOME or GYM) > Episode #42: 5 Ways to save time in your weight training sessions Episode #18: Progressive Overload So you've gotten yourself started weight training with a nice program that hits all your muscles and it's feeling good. But how long should you continue to follow that p…

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Leslie Jamison on divorce, ambition & discovering the parts of ourselves we don't yet know 46:59

4M ago46:59

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My guest today is the American author and essayist, Leslie Jamison. Leslie has the kind of CV that makes other writers weep with envy: the memoir of her alcoholism, The Recovering was an NYT bestseller as was her essay collection The Empathy Exams. That’s the tip of the iceberg, but we only have so much time! Often compared to such legends as Joan …

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#57: Cardio with Weights vs. Strength Training Why they are NOT the same! 24:08

4M ago24:08

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One of the biggest mistakes I made with my fitness in my 30s and 40s was believing that my gym's classes with weights would take care of my muscles. Boy was I wrong! When menopause hit, I lost ALL my muscle tone and started just looking 'blobby' - and it seemed to happen overnight! If only I'd realized that not all workouts with weights are created…

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Lyn Slater (aka Accidental Icon) on writing a new narrative for ageing 51:16

4M ago51:16

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My guest today is a woman who knows all about reinvention. For 45 years, Lyn Slater was a professor of social work with a side-passion for fashion. Feeling burnt out, she started a blog aimed at women like her who wanted to talk about clothes and the way they shape our identity. And, just like that, the phenomenon that was Accidental Icon was born.…

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#56: The 6 Biggest Fitness Mistakes Women over 40 Make 32:13

5M ago32:13

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As we go through menopause our bodies change in a significant way. That's why our favorite diet and exercise regimens stop working for us. But there is too little information out there about what women should be doing INSTEAD of all the cardio that they've been told to do all their lives. This episode discusses the 6 biggest mistakes women make wit…

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Karyn McCluskey on menopause, paying it forward & being the only woman in the room 54:57

5M ago54:57

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Regular listeners have probably noticed that I’m trying a few different things with this series. I wanted to hear more women’s voices, with more varied experiences and today’s guest is one of those! I first met Karyn McCluskey 12 years ago when I was editor of Red magazine and we gave her a woman of the year award for her role in reducing gang viol…

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#55: How to Beat Weight Gain & Loss of Muscle in Midlife 22:45

5M ago22:45

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Start your transformation: My Strength training kick-starter programs (home & gym options) > Start 1:1 coaching with me > About this episode: I launched the podcast a year ago and never imagined it would be so well received. Clearly, there are a lot of women out there who are looking for answers to how to keep their bodies looking and feeling good …

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Annie Macmanus on rebuilding her identity at 45 56:02

5M ago56:02

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Last time Annie Macmanus came on The Shift she was about to make a MASSIVE change. Then, in her early 40s, one of the country’s biggest female DJs was on the brink of walking away. The prescribed way of doing things - climbing, climbing, climbing, until you were Johnny Big Balls, as she put it, was not for her. She, like so many women at this life …

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#54: Perimenopause: What It Is & How I Survived It 34:57

5M ago34:57

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I get so many messages from women thanking me for increasing their awareness of perimenopause and I realized I've never really done an episode specifically on perimenopause. So here it is. In this episode, I go through what every woman should know about perimenopause. I also share my own crazy journey, and how I survived it. I hope this episode rea…

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Lucinda Chambers: the former Vogue fashion director gives us a midlife style masterclass 46:20

5M ago46:20

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My guest today is a woman whose style I have admired for a very long time. To quote the fashion journalist Jess Cartner-Morley, fashion director, stylist and curator Lucinda Chambers has the kind of style you just can’t buy. And, like many other women, I’ve certainly tried. Lucinda has worked in the fashion industry for more than three decades. For…

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#53: Aging on Your Own Terms: How to Stay Functional and Fierce 22:21

5M ago22:21

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One of the things that happens to a lot of us when we hit our 40s (and latest in our 50s) is that we start to realize that we're not going to be here forever, and we start to notice we are aging. And it can feel really scary. 😬 I asked my followers what they fear most about aging, and here are some of the things they said: 😕 "Lack of mobility & bei…

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Bryony Gordon on burnout, binge eating and perimenopause 46:26

5M ago46:26

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Today I’m delighted to welcome back one of The Shift’s very first guests, journalist and mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon. Bryony has been a columnist on the Telegraph for over 20 years and for ten of those she has been writing candidly about her own experiences of addiction and mental illness. She is the best selling author of Mad Girl and T…

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#52: How to Lose Weight Without Exercising More (6 keys to successful fat loss) 25:50

6M ago25:50

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🏃‍♀️ You may have heard the expression that you can't outrun your fork. It's true. As I covered in the previous episode, burning calories to 'earn' your meals is not a strategy that works very well. 😬 I have a different approach - one which does NOT require you to exercise more to burn more calories. In this episode, I explain how this approach to …

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