For women who have been dieting most of their lives and are ready to lose the weight, permanently, naturally and without the obsession... so that you can SHOW UP as your BEST SELF and LIVE your best life- whatever that means to you. This is YOUR show. If you have questions of topic suggestions email me: tanja@ascendfitnesscoaching.com. Let's do this!
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Dream big, overcome self-doubt and reinvent yourself in midlife! Does this resonate with you? You’re a midlife or older woman and wondering what’s next. You’re tired of putting everyone else’s dreams before your own. You know there’s something more you’re meant to do in your next chapter. Unsure about how to get started and reinvent yourself in midlife? I’ve been there too. It took me 54 years to find my purpose and bold voice. I got curious, flexed my courage muscle and stepped into my grea ...
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Resilience & Reinvention at 77: How Diane Givens is Redefining Life After Tragedy & Loss
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Loving the show? Text us and let us know! 😊 Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast! Today we dive deep into the transformative journey of Diane Givens, a 77-year-old powerhouse of resilience and reinvention. Diane’s story is a compelling testament to the strength and determination it takes to navigate life’s challeng…
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400: 3 Hormones You Need to Keep in Check to Lose Weight and Feel Good
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I talk A LOT about mindset… but if you're trying to fight your physiology with mindset or willpower, you're going to lose. In this week's episode I go over 3 hormones you MUST pay attention to if you want to get the body, and life you want. We'll dive into WHY they matter, and most importantly WHAT TO DO to balance hormones so you can get to your h…
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399: Permission to Rest with Christine Jewell
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Are you feeling burned out? Are you chasing success but feeling unfulfilled? Do you feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders? My friends, I am deeply honoured to have my good friend, Christine Jewell, on the Fit + Vibrant You Podcast. I personally get so much out of my conversations with Christine, whether as a guest on the podc…
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398: 5 Things I Wish More Women Knew About Weight Loss
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Exercise. Diet. Have a positive mindset. That pretty much sums up what most of us are taught about weight loss. And it can work... until it doesn't anymore. Join me on today's podcast as I share 5 things I wish more women knew about weight loss. If your goal is weight loss (or weight maintenance), this podcast is for you. And, if you're looking for…
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Reinventing My 50s & 60s: How I Created Great Dames Inc. to Empower Women & Girls with Sharon Kelly Hake
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Loving the show? Text us and let us know! 😊 I’m beyond excited to share with you this week’s extraordinary episode, featuring the remarkable Sharon Kelly Hake, co-founder and president of Great Dames Inc. Sharon reinvented herself in her early 50s. At 67, she continues to reinvent in new ways. Episode Highlights: A Journey of Transformation: Sharon…
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397: What it Takes to End the Struggle with Food
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Greta had struggled with food for decades. She could stick with it for a while, but then would fall off the 'wagon'. And now, she's feeling FREE with food. She takes care of her health with joy. She no longer sneaks food. She is excited to go on vacations knowing she can enjoy herself AND feel good about her choices. And she's losing weight. So wha…
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396: 9 Longevity Practices with Celine Vadam
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Do you want to live a fit, vibrant life for many, many years? Do you want to ENJOY those years? Do you want to do it without following complicated or arduous plans? If so, you are going to LOVE my interview with Celine Vadam. Celine Vadam, is a holistic health and lifestyle coach, yoga teacher and host of Blue Zones Retreat. Join our conversation a…
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Creative Reawakening at 55: Embracing Midlife Reinvention with Sharon Burton
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Loving the show? Text us and let us know! 😊 Reinvention Rebels Podcast: Transforming Lives After 50 🎙️✨ Welcome to the Reinvention Rebels podcast, where we celebrate women aged 50 to 90 who have transformed their lives in bold, remarkable and empowering ways. This episode features an inspiring conversation with creativity coach and artist Sharon Bu…
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395: 3 Things I Heard This Week to Help You Create Change
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In the last few months, I have been eating more plant based meals, and less meat, dairy and eggs. When I learned about a local plant based cooking class (that included a lot of tasty samples), I said YES PLEASE! At the beginning of the class, one gentleman gave a presentation on the benefits of plant based meals. What piqued my interest more than t…
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394: Why Calorie Restriction Is Not Working
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Eat less. Move more. Count your calories. Or points. Or macros. Eat at much protein and fat as you want but avoid carbs and sugar. Eat anything you want as long as it fits your macros. Just follow this simple meal plan. Only eat within a 8 hour window. Stop eating after 7. How many of these have you tried to lose weight? How is it working for you? …
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Celebrating 100 Episodes of Reinvention Rebels: Midlife Women Living Boldly, On Purpose and Achieving Their Dreams!
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Loving the show? Text us and let us know! 😊 🎉 Episode 100 Celebration: Cheers to Reinvention! 🎉 Welcome to the 101st episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast, celebrating 100! Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey of uplifting midlife and older women. Today, we celebrate not just a milestone, but the amazing stories of persistence, d…
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393: The Foundational Habits to Lose Weight in Midlife and Beyond
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Most women I work with are either in perimenopause, or are postmenopausal (makes sense as I work with women in midlife and beyond, and menopause is technically just one day). They tell me “what worked before is no longer working… it's my hormones.” It’s TRUE that hormones change and that hormones can absolutely affect your weight loss. But so often…
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392: The Five Roadblocks to Losing Weight
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You WANT to lose weight. You WANT a healthier relationship with food. You WANT to get off the on-again-off-again diet cycle. I believe you. And yet... you still don't put in the effort. You don't get help. You let life get in the way. What gives? Press play and join me to discover the five most common roadblocks to losing weight. If you this messag…
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Embracing Your Midlife Body: Reinvention, Body Positivity, and the Power of Self-Acceptance with Tanja Shaw
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Loving the show? Text us and let us know! 😊 Welcome to this empowering episode of Reinvention Rebels, where we dive deep into the heart of self-belief, acceptance, and the art of personal reinvention, especially for the incredible midlife women out there. 🚀 We're celebrating 100 episodes, thank you for listening!! 🎧 👉 Key Takeaways: 🦋 Self-Belief &…
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FVY 391: What Type of Meditation Practice is Best for You? With Jeff Patterson
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“Less stress, more calm” is one of my goals. And it’s been a goal for the past 6 years. Some days I live into that goal. I feel joyful. Light. Present. Grateful. Calm. Many days I don’t. And while I KNOW that a meditation practice would help… and yet as I write this I am wildly inconsistent. Five weeks on. Four months off. Three days on. Two years …
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FVY 390: Body Image, Societal Views on Aging, Ozempic and Getting Started with Strength Training
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You asked, I answered! Today’s podcast comes from questions asked in the Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Loss Support for Women 40+ Facebook Group. Today’s questions: 1. I don't look at my body in the mirror. How can I get over my body image issues? 2. In a society that idealizes youth, how can I embrace aging? 3. I'm new to strength training! How ca…
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Reinventing 60: Regina Young’s Transformative Journey to Midlife Mastery and Self-Love
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Loving the show? Text us and let us know! 😊 Ready to dive into an incredible episode that’s all about embracing the power of self-love and the magic of reinvention, especially for women between 50 to 90? Listen in for an inspiring journey that will light up your soul and guide you towards more joy, possibility, and midlife courage. 👩🏾 Meet Regina Y…
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389: Nutrition to Fuel Your Workouts with Philip Pape
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Should you train fasted or is it wise to eat before you train? What should you eat after your workout? Is low carb the best method for weight loss? With the vast amount of information out there, my conversation with Philip Pape offers much-needed simple and practical guide to improve your fitness and physique without needing a science degree or mak…
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Midlife Magnificence: Own Your Awesome and Embrace Your Reinvention Journey
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Loving the show? Text us and let us know! 😊 Hey, amazing listeners! It’s Wendy here, your guide and fellow traveler on this exciting journey of self-reinvention and empowerment for women in midlife and beyond. This season, we’re diving deep into what it means to “Own Your Awesome,” and I’ve been so inspired by the incredible stories of transformati…
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Over this past spring break, I spent some time at a bookstore. As a health professional, I was drawn to the wellness section, and found myself lost in a maze of information. It’s no wonder so many people tell me they are confused by all the conflicting information! I believe that simplicity is the cornerstone of sustainable health and fitness. It's…
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Embracing Change and Reinvention at 61: Guler Cortis’s Inspiring Journey from Corporate World to ‘Sexy at 60’ Host
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Loving the show? Text us and let us know! 😊 Hey there, it’s Wendy Battles, and I’m thrilled you’re joining us on this journey of empowerment and transformation. Here’s what you can expect from our latest episode that’s all about overcoming fear, embracing change, and the beauty of reinvention at any age. 👵 Spotlight Story: Guler Cortis - From Corpo…
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387: Choose YOU Everyday [From the Vault]
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Ever feel like taking care of yourself goes to the bottom of your list? Your workouts happen if there’s time (after kids, grandkids, parents, work, volunteer, and other hobbies). Or maybe you squeeze in your workouts and always have healthy meals prepped, but you never give yourself time to do something just for fun. If you ONLY needed to focus on …
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386: Reinvent Yourself In Midlife and Beyond with Wendy Battles
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You are the author of your story; you are not a character. How do you want this next chapter of your life to go? You might have a clear vision, or you might feel a bit stuck. You’re not sure what you want, or what is even possible for you? Either way, this week’s episode is for YOU. Be prepared to be inspired by the amazing Wendy Battles who works …
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Reinventing My 50s: From Midlife Crisis to Midlife Courage with Bettina Peets
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Loving the show? Text us and let us know! 😊 In this inspiring episode, I speak with Bettina Peets about her transformative reinvention journey from midlife crisis to midlife courage. Through the creation of Adventures For the Soul in her 50s, Bettina exemplifies how embracing change and leveraging our passions can lead to a bold and kickass new cha…
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385: What Helps Me When I'm Stressed, Overwhelmed and Can't Sleep
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Ever feel overwhelmed, stressed and unable to sleep? Me too. It can feel all-consuming. You feel uptight in your body. You feel disconnected. You are in your head. You KNOW you should be grateful, but you can't seem to feel it. I used to be overwhelmed all the time. My tendency towards perfectionism didn’t help. I have decided that I will no longer…
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384: Essential Oils as a Tool for Emotional Eating with Kari Davis
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Let me ask… how’s your stress level? Do feel present and calm in life? Or do you feel a bit on edge… and perhaps you find yourself reaching for something to nibble on just to take the edge off? If so, you’re not alone. And essential oils can help. I personally am brand new to essential oils, so I invited Kari Davis onto the podcast for a ‘how-to’ f…
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Reinvention at 67: Igniting a Career in Commercials, Sparking Joy & Overcoming Obstacles with Kim Duff Selby
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Loving the show? Text us and let us know! 😊 Welcome to another inspiring episode where we dive into the heart of transformation and empowerment for midlife and older women ready to reinvent themselves. In today’s show, Wendy welcomes 67-year young Kim Duff Selby, a podcast host, speaker and inspirer who has reinvented herself in powerful ways. Main…
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383: Fitness Trackers: Helpful or Harmful?
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For 8 months, my Apple Watch has been living in my bedside drawer. And I am happier. And for 5 or 6 years, I dutifully wore my device. I charged it at night, closed my 'rings' and liked the data. I liked knowing I burned 300 calories in my strength workout. I liked knowing how far I ran, or how fast I ran. And I especially liked being able to click…
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382: Consistency in Fitness with Kelly Howard
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Ah… Consistency. You may not see it as the ‘secret’ to losing 20 pounds on the cover of Women’s World, but we both know that it is THE KEY to long term, lasting change. So how do we do it? That my friend, is exactly what this podcast with special guest, Kelly Howard, is all about. Kelly Howard is a Fitness Consistency Expert with a touch of Adventu…
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