This episode is sponsored by HERS. HERS connects you with licensed healthcare professionals who create personalized treatment plans for your weight loss, hair growth, mental health, and skincare needs. Visit https://www.forhers.com/flipping to get your personalized treatment plan. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - The Menopause Gut Health Fix You Did Not See Coming Next Episode - From Cancer to Coaching Women Through Change with Eliza Riley More Like This: 28-Day CGM Experiment: What I Learned This Time Answers to Your CGM Questions: For Nondiabetics Resources: Join the next CGM Challenge on January 1, 2026. Using this link gives you freebies and support! 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. What we learned from wearing a CGM might just flip everything you thought you knew about food, sleep, and stress in midlife. Wearing a CGM is becoming a “thing.” It’s almost trending.  I wish every doctor would recommend wearing a CGM to patients.  After completing a 28-day Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor (CGM) and Blood Sugar Challenge, I’m sharing exactly what they learned from wearing a CGM on day 29. 

This episode is sponsored by BIOptimizers. BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough contains an optimal ratio of all 7 types of Magnesium, formulated for maximum absorption. Get a 15% discount by using promo code Flipping50 at checkout. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Exercise Recovery After 40: Connective Tissue in Menopause Next Episode - 10 Things We Learned from Wearing a CGM, So You Don’t Have To More Like This: Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain It’s Not Too Late to Overcome Gut Issues in Midlife Everything You Didn’t Know About Your Menopause Gut Health (and Need to) The Biology of Trauma: Why All the Right Things Aren’t Working in Menopause 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. 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 and smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Aimee Apigan’s Book - Biology of Trauma If you’ve been feeling off, it might be time for a Menopause Gut Health Fix — because when your gut’s not in great shape, neither are you. Menopause gut health changes are so common yet the confusion and controversy is just as wide spread.  In this episode, I bring back a guest who also advises Gwyneth Paltrow. Got your attention? Good.  Here’s why you want to listen: we talk about fiber, collagen, digestive enzymes, stomach acids and if you hang in there til the end one more thing related to menopause gut health fix you may not see coming. My Guest: Esther Blum is an Integrative Dietitian, bestselling author and keynote speaker who helps women find the light at the end of the vaginal tunnel through nutrition, hormones and self-advocacy. Known as Gwyneth Paltrow’s menopause mentor, Esther has appeared on the Today Show, ABC-TV, and Good Day NY and is frequently quoted in goop, Oprah Daily, Well + Good, and Forbes. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:05:27] What signs show a woman’s under-fueled in fiber, and how can she boost it without bloating or gut backlash? [00:30:30] Collagen’s everywhere — where does it truly deliver for women over 45, and what needs to be in place for results? [00:18:11] How do you know if enzymes or Betaine HCl are really needed, and what mistakes do pros make here? [00:33:05] What is your stand on diet culture? For women “doing everything right,” what hidden weak link keeps results stuck? [00:40:09] What’s next in gut-hormone science midlife women should watch before it hits mainstream?

This episode is sponsored by HERS. HERS connects you with licensed healthcare professionals who create personalized treatment plans for your weight loss, hair growth, mental health, and skincare needs. Visit https://www.forhers.com/flipping to get your personalized treatment plan. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - How Healthy Skin Contributes to Healthy Aging Next Episode - Menopause Gut Health More Like This: What Stem Cell Therapy Taught Me About Recovery, Mindset, and Reinventing Downtime Better Strength and Metabolism in Midlife Through More Rest and Recovery Resources: Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge to learn why timing matters and why what works for others is not working for you. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with easy at-home self-assessment tests you can do in minutes. Are you burning belly fat or burning out? Get the Menopause Fitness Guide to High-Intensity Interval Training to help you lose more fat and stay on track! 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 and smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. If you're exercising but ending up sore, tired, or injured more often, this episode reveals what actually works for exercise recovery after 40. I’m giving you another take on rest and recovery. It isn’t just about rest days—it’s about smarter, science-backed recovery that supports your changing hormones and connective tissue. Your needs for exercise recovery after 40 isn’t exactly the same as everyone else. Know what works for you!!

Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Bone Density Updates for Women Over 50 Next Episode - Exercise Recovery After 40: Connective Tissue in Menopause More Like This - Unlocking the Secrets to Skin Longevity | A Solution for Crepey Skin Resources: Keep your skin healthy, strong and resilient as you age with OneSkin. Visit http://oneskin.co/FLIPPING50 and use code FLIPPING50 for 15% off your first purchase. 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. Are you burning belly fat or burning out? Get the Menopause Fitness Guide to High-Intensity Interval Training to help you lose more fat and stay on track! Healthy skin can be elusive in menopause due to declining estrogen levels and lower collagen production. It doesn’t mean you have to settle but it might be time for a change and better understanding of how to care for it.  If you deal with crepey skin, thinning skin, more visible lines and wrinkles, this is for you. Keep your healthy skin at every age My Guest: Alessandra Zonari, PhD, is a leading expert in stem cell biology and skin regeneration, driven by a personal mission to transform the way we age. Her journey began in Brazil, where she witnessed the impact of age-related diseases on her family, inspiring her to explore the connection between cellular health and longevity. As co-founder and CSO of OneSkin, Alessandra develops groundbreaking skin care products that target cellular senescence, one of the key hallmarks of skin aging. Connect with Alessandra: Interested in trying OneSkin? Visit http://oneskin.co/FLIPPING50 and use code FLIPPING50 for 15% off your first purchase. Website - One Skin Instagram - @oneskin.co LinkedIn - One Skin

This episode is sponsored by HERS. HERS connects you with licensed healthcare professionals who create personalized treatment plans for your weight loss, hair growth, mental health, and skincare needs. Visit https://www.forhers.com/flipping to get your personalized treatment plan. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - The Menopause Metabolic Shift No One's Talking About Next Episode - How Healthy Skin Contributes to Healthy Aging More Like This: What’s Too Late for Bone Density? Whole Body Vibration for Women over 50 Whole Body Vibration for Longevity in Women 40+ Resources: Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge to learn why timing matters and why what works for others is not working for you. 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. Unlock the power of nano vibrations with Power Plate. Get 20% discount off by using promo code Flipping50 at checkout. You’ve probably been told bone loss is inevitable after menopause, but let’s flip that script — I’m here to share the science on bone density updates for women over 50.  We can reverse bone loss. We are not fragile.

This episode is sponsored by BIOptimizers. BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough contains an optimal ratio of all 7 types of Magnesium, formulated for maximum absorption. Get a 15% discount by using promo code Flipping50 at checkout. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Effects of Menopause Exercise on 12 Hallmarks of Aging Next Episode - How Healthy Skin Contributes to Healthy Aging More Like This - The Exercise Crisis Destroying Women’s Metabolisms (And How to Fix It with Just 2 Workouts) Resources: Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge to learn why timing matters and why what works for others is not working for you. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with 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. Existential Kink: Unmask Your Shadow and Embrace Your Power Thrive in your midlife despite the menopause metabolic shift no one is talking about. In this episode, we’re going beyond how “hormones affect metabolism” to uncover the cellular cascade most practitioners miss.  Ever wonder why resistance training suddenly stops working, why your chronic cardio habit might be sabotaging results, or how overtraining is leaving you exhausted? My guest brings the research—and the real science—behind peptides versus the marketing hype. If you’re ready to flip the switch on the menopause metabolic shift, you’ll love what this episode reveals about your true strength, energy, and power in midlife. My Guest: Dr. Melissa Grill-Petersen, DC, MS, BCHH is a chiropractor, longevity researcher, and co-founder of Peptide University—where she educates clinicians worldwide on cutting-edge peptide and regenerative medicine. She's the creator of the BioHealthSpan Model, a TEDx speaker, and best-selling author of The Codes of Longevity. For over 25 years, she's been translating longevity science into protocols that help us live not just longer, but better. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:07:18] What’s the most surprising thing about women’s metabolic response in perimenopause—and what does it teach us about when to intervene? [00:13:07] How does mindset act as a “longevity molecule,” and can changing how we think about aging actually shift biological markers like HRV and inflammation? [00:21:05] What’s really happening when overtraining backfires, HRV tanks, and fatigue sets in—and how can you fix it without just “doing less”? [00:33:39] For women who’ve stopped moving, what’s the minimum effective dose of exercise to restart metabolic signaling—and does walking really make a difference? [00:37:55] Why can “doing everything right” still fail—what causes resistance training to stop working in midlife?  [00:41:47] What’s the biggest mistake practitioners make when trying to “fix” a woman’s metabolism in midlife?

This episode is sponsored by AirDoctor and HERS. AirDoctor purifies your home’s air quality by capturing microscopic particles and eliminates 99.55% tested viruses and bacteria. Get $300 off by using promo code Flipping50 at checkout. HERS connects you with licensed healthcare professionals who create personalized treatment plans for your weight loss, hair growth, mental health, and skincare needs. Visit forhers.com/flipping to get your personalized treatment plan. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Scared of Estrogen? Listen to this Dr with Breast Cancer Survivor Next Episode - The Menopause Metabolic Shift No One's Talking About More Like This - Aging with Power, (Without an Outage) with Vonda Wright Resources for the 12 Hallmarks of Aging: Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge to learn why timing matters and why what works for others is not working for you. 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. BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough contains an optimal ratio of all 7 types of Magnesium, formulated for maximum absorption. Get a 15% discount by using promo code Flipping50 at checkout. OneSkin OS-01 is the first peptide scientifically proven to reduce cellular senescence in the skin, causing wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and crepiness. Get a 15% discount on your first purchase by using promo code Flipping50 at checkout. Mitopure is a direct source of urolithin A, which can boost mitochondrial function, and is linked to improved DNA repair pathways. Get a 20% discount by using promo code Flipping50 at checkout. Ever wonder what the 12 hallmarks of aging really mean for you — especially in midlife? What if you could slow down — or even reverse — aging with the right exercise and habits? In this episode, I’m breaking down the science of aging and show you exactly how exercise during menopause can help reverse, slow, or even flip those hallmarks of aging. This is your 12 Hallmarks of Aging cheat sheet to age better, not just longer — and yes, it’s 100% doable.

Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Finding Exercise Motivation After Menopause Next Episode - Effects of Menopause Exercise on 12 Hallmarks of Aging More Like This - Sexy Brain: Sizzling Intimacy and Balanced Hormones: Dr Lindsey Berkson Resources: Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge to learn why timing matters and why what works for others is not working for you. 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. Dr. Berkson’s eGuides: Estrogen Vindication, Hormones for Breast Cancer Survivors Dr. Berkson’s newest book due out in September 2025 This episode is sponsored by AquaTru and BIOptimizers. AquaTru removes what most filters miss, including forever chemicals, microplastics, lead, and more. They use 4-stage reverse osmosis technology with most customers saying it’s the best tasting water they’ve had. Get a 20% discount by using promo code Flipping50 at checkout. BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough contains an optimal ratio of all 7 types of Magnesium, formulated for maximum absorption. Get a 15% discount by using promo code Flipping50 at checkout. Scared of estrogen? Confused about estrogen? It’s not your fault.  If you want a beautiful idea of what the late 70s could look like, if you want evidence breast cancer survivors can thrive better and stop being scared of estrogen, you’ll hear it here.  My Guest: Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson is a leader in functional medicine with emphasis on hormones, the environment, cancer and the gut. She is the GOAT in this space at 76 she is going strong in spite of multiple bouts of cancer due to balanced hormones from compounding pharmacists.  Dr. Berkson is a DES daughter and often shares how her life has been "ruined" and "saved" by hormones. Secondary to DES, she had breast cancer 30 years ago, kidney cancer 20 years ago and has been on BHRT and 2 MEO for decades now. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:03:24] How do you approach your aging?  [00:18:38] After cancer yet on hormones, tell us that journey? [00:26:53] Why is estrogen still feared? [00:40:38] What’s your hope for hormone advice and support will turn around? [00:49:33] What do you want to tell women who are considering or still are second guessing information about hormones?

This episode is sponsored by 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. F50 Menopause Fitness Specialist at $1000 savings off and exclusive menopause awareness month bonuses. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Is Your Nutrient-Dense Menopause Diet Protecting Muscle, Bone, and Brain Health? Next Episode - Scared of Estrogen? Listen to this Dr with Breast Cancer Survivor More Like This - Changing Habits for 2025 Health Optimization Resources: Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge to learn why timing matters and why what works for others is not working for you. 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. If you are struggling with exercise motivation after menopause or you’ve been trying tirelessly to motivate a friend or client… this episode is for you. It’s not you—it’s your neurotransmitters. There’s less motivation to exercise which may be associated with negative feelings from past experience or discomfort. There’s more motivation to eat more to create pleasure because there isn’t as an acute discomfort and in some cases it’s perceived that eating or overeating provides some pleasure.

Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - What’s Too Late for Bone Density? Next Episode - Finding Exercise Motivation After Menopause More Like This: How to Bounce Back Boldly After You Blew Your Diet Detoxifying Your Body from the Damage of Diets in Menopause Amplify Health After 50: Easing into Organ Meat Resources for Your Nutrient-Dense Menopause Diet: Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge to learn why timing matters and why what works for others is not working for you. 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. My Guest: James Barry’s 20 years in the culinary field started as a private chef cooking for celebrities such as Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Gerard Butler, Mariska Hargitay, Barbra Streisand, and John Cusack. James is CEO & Founder of the organ-based, superfood seasoning, Pluck. It's the first of its kind and an amazingly easy and delicious way for people to get organ meats into their diet. James co-authored recipes for Margaret Floyd’s Eat Naked and Dr. Alejandro Junger’s Clean 7, and authored The Naked Foods Cookbook. He is the host of the podcast, Everyday Ancestral. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:04:42] What are some practical ways to incorporate organ meats into meals without overwhelming the palate? [00:08:20] How does the concept of 'eating nose-to-tail' align with the needs of women looking to thrive as they age? [00:11:21] What role does mindset play in embracing nutrient-dense eating, and how can listeners overcome the 'ick factor' of organ meats? [00:23:06] Is bloating caused by what you eat or how you eat? [00:35:46] How can women use food to address common menopause symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, and muscle loss? [00:41:20] What are some of the biggest misconceptions about eating for muscle, bone, and brain health during menopause, and how can women cut through the noise to make informed choices?

This episode is sponsored by 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 - Cortisol is the Missing Link in the Wellness Conversation Next Episode - Is Your Nutrient-Dense Menopause Diet Protecting Muscle, Bone, and Brain Health? More Like This: Connection Between the Sex Hormones and Bone Density Whole Body Vibration for Bone Density | Medical Exercise Specialist Report Truths and Myths: Lifting Heavy in Menopause for Bones & Body Comp Resources:  Use Power Plate whole-body vibration to trigger your body’s natural reflexive response and keep your muscles fully engaged. Join the World Osteoporosis Day live movement session on October 20 and learn more on bone density improvement! 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. When is it too late for bone density improvement? When do you have to resign to the fact you’re just going to maintain - and that’s significant? I have to be honest - I was insulted! I was optimistic and maybe a little self-righteous!  But the truth is… so many things can follow you. For me it may have been late teens early 20s I was very thin. Active, fit, running and lifting too… but extremely thin and not eating well. That’s a key time for bone building: essentially we still have time to “bank” bone until we’re 30. But without consuming enough or absorbing enough nutrients that support bone density, that could have followed me. You and I didn’t test our bones at 30 to know if we even reached an ideal peak. So it will be a mystery to us exactly why we may have osteopenia or osteoporosis in spite of a very healthy lifestyle of truly doing all the things.There are 4 specific types of exercise that actually build bone, and running alone isn't one of them. This is exactly why I'm passionate about our upcoming workshop. I want to save you from learning this the hard way like I did. Join me Monday, October 20th at 4pm Pacific - we'll go through - move through- all 4 components, plus I'll answer your questions live.

Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - The Exercise Crisis Destroying Women's Metabolisms (And How to Fix It with Just 2 Workouts) Next Episode - What’s Too Late for Bone Density More Like This - Acute vs Chronic Stress Effects on Cortisol in Menopause and Beyond Resources: Stress Nation book by Justin Hai reveals how cortisol — the misunderstood Master Hormone — is at the center of it all. Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge to learn why timing matters and why what works for others is not working for you. Understand how sleep relates to your hormones, muscle mass and weight loss with Flipping 50 Sleep Yourself Strong. Cortisol is truly the missing link in the conversation about wellness, health, fitness, fatness, sleeplessness, and the optimal body composition We're going to take a look at how cortisol follows a natural rhythm, and what light exposure, movement, and food timing have to do with getting your energy and focus back. We’ll talk about why most health trends are focused on sleep and hormones, especially in menopause. If you’re struggling about cortisol or want the science-backed information, this episode is for you. Know why cortisol is the missing link. My Guest: Justin Hai is the co-founder of several award-winning wellness companies, including Alastin Skincare (acquired by Galderma), GLO Pharmaceuticals, and Rebalance Health. With a background in industrial design and an MBA from Pepperdine, Justin blends creative vision with real science—holding multiple U.S. patents and has presented to NASA and the Pentagon. He is also a featured expert in the upcoming Amazon Prime documentary sHEALed and a passionate advocate for redefining wellness through the lens of hormonal balance, sleep science, and stress mastery. Questions We Answer in This Episode: 06:00- How did you get so deeply interested in studying cortisol? 07:36 - Why is cortisol high in 2025? 12:17 - What is the value of the double blind IRB (independent review board) studies? 14:24 - What’s changed in the last 30 years that’s spiking our cortisol now?  23:43 - Tell us about Cushing’s. 27:23 - How does social media affect hormones? 30:59 - What are the rebalanced lozenges and how do they work? 34:13 - What’s the difference between menopause and adropause?

This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Become a health & fitness coach and l how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Quick Poll! 💪 I’d love to know where you’re at.Head to the Show Notes and answer the poll. Other Episodes You Might Like: 5 Ways to Measure & Improve Your Menopause Fitness At Home Right Now Muscle Mass and Strength Gains After Menopause How Much How Fast? The Truth About Muscle and Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know About the Science Data 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. Join Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist® to become a coach!   This will shock you—80% of women aren’t doing the minimum for metabolic health— and it’s destroying their metabolisms. Why does this matter so much more in menopause?We don’t like to be vulnerable. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the science, bust the biggest exercise myths keeping women stuck, and share how to stop destroying women’s metabolisms with a plan that actually works.   Remember: You still got it, girl. You just need to train like you know it.

Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - 5 Things I Do When I Need a Reset or I’ve Had a Fitness Plateau Next Episode - The Exercise Crisis Destroying Women's Metabolisms (And How to Fix It with Just 2 Workouts) More Like This - Why It May Be Your Thoughts Keeping You Fat, Tired or Injured in Menopause   Resources: Christy’s watchyourwords.com Challenge. Get Christy’s Flow Factor book here.  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. 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.   If you are stuck, low on energy, whether physical or mojo, do this everyday in menopause.Warning: this episode comes with homework.  If nothing changes, nothing changes. If you feel stuck something will have to shift. You can wait for life to happen or you can create it.  Know what you can do every day in menopause to get back into your flow.   My Guest: Christy Whitman is a transformational leader and spiritual guide who helps individuals transform their lives through quantum energy mastery. She is also the New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Having It All and Taming Your Alpha Bitch and international bestsellers The Desire Factor and Quantum Success. Her seventh book, The Flow Factor: How to Master Your Energy and Enter a State of Flow is due out September 2025.  Christy teaches the Law of Attraction, manifestation, energy mastery, and soul blending through virtual and live personal development classes, meditations, and private sessions to help clients feel more aligned with the Divine Design of love, support, well-being, abundance, and success. Connect with Christy: Website - Christy & The Council Instagram - @christywhitmanofficial YouTube - @ChristyWhitmanCouncil TikTok - @TheChristyWhitman   Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:09:44] What is your description of energy? [00:11:19] What can we do when we feel stuck? [00:18:16] How can you support women getting their body back into their flow? [00:24:40] What happens when we resist flow and why is it important for women who are experiencing major life changes, whether it's motherhood or menopause, to tap into and stay in flow. [00:28:03] What are some tangible exercises people can do to help bring them out of that anxious or survival state and into a flow state? [00:30:20] What is the relation between the flow state and survival state? Why would we resist flow? [00:34:42] Why would we have an addiction to the adrenal rush of conflict? [00:38:18] Assignment    

Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - The Biology of Trauma: Why All the Right Things Aren’t Working in Menopause Next Episode - How to Find Flow: Do This Every Day in Menopause More Like This - 5 Things I Would Do If I Were Tired All the Time in Menopause   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. Get your lean, clean Flipping 50 Protein Powders to maintain muscle and support metabolism. The creatine I keep in my own routine—JJ Virgin’s creatine in capsules or powder. My secret to a glow and a good sweat? The Sunlighten Sauna—my go-to for infrared sauna. Join Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist® to become a coach!   I’m a fitness professional in every possible way but I still say, “I’ve had a fitness plateau.” If you feel this way too, this episode is for you.Know how I overcome it.   Need to learn more about how to change those habits to support changes that occur midlife and beyond? Two options for you:  DIY: Watch this Exercise Planning video + pdf  DFY: Join the 10-Day Metabolism Reset (Hot, Not Bothered) Challenge    What To Do Next When I’ve Had a Fitness Plateau A Week of Complete Change And No Lifting A Week, Month, or Quarter of Change in Lifting Methodology Greater Frequency, Shorter Workouts Add A “Chaser” of Cardio and/or Sauna After Workouts New Protocols    Tune in now for the step-by-step resets to know exactly what to do next when you’ve had a fitness plateau.

Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - 5 Ways to Measure & Improve Your Menopause Fitness At Home Right Now Next Episode - 5 Things I Do When I Need a Reset or I’ve Had a Fitness Plateau More Like This - Turning Your Personal Drama and Trauma into Transformation   Resources: Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Join the Flipping50 Insiders Group in Facebook to connect with Debra and other podcast listeners.   Are you doing all the right things but aren’t working in menopause? What is it beyond exercise, hormones and supplements? I was at a women’s retreat in a sound healing. During the session, I experienced tears and came back to the circle after realizing I thought of my biological father during that session. I hadn’t thought about him over the years much at all. Is that stored trauma? Is stored trauma something we all deal with on some level? Is it something that could be limiting our ability to reach a physical health or fitness goal. Is it related to what is blocking our ability to lose weight, to heal our gut, or on a bigger level is it putting us at risk for more serious health issues? We’re unpacking all of this today. If all the right things aren’t working in menopause, it may go beyond hormones and gut health.    My Guest: Dr. Aimie Apigian is a leading expert in trauma, attachment, and biology, and the founder of the Biology of Trauma™. She integrates her medical expertise with specialized training in trauma therapy to address the biological patterns that maintain chronic health conditions. Through her programs and upcoming book "The Biology of Trauma: How the Body Experiences and Holds Pain, Fear and Overwhelm and How to Heal," Dr. Aimie helps people understand why common health issues persist despite perfect nutrition and lifestyle changes, and provides practical tools for complete healing at the cellular level.   Connect with Dr. Aimie: Book - Biology of Trauma  Facebook Group - Biology of Trauma Instagram - @draimie   Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:06:22] Do we have to remember something traumatic for it to actually have happened to us? [00:07:57] Are both physical and emotional traumas the same in the way they manifest in the body? What is trauma? [00:14:32] Many women in midlife experience unexplained weight gain, fatigue, or hormone issues despite 'doing everything right.' Are you saying past trauma is contributing to these challenges? [00:22:53] Is there a "too late" when it comes to healing the body from these early experiences? What does stored trauma look like inside the body physiologically? [00:28:41] What are the steps to address trauma impacting body composition for women in midlife — like belly fat that "won’t budge" despite good habits? [00:33:25] How do you help strong, independent women recognize that “pushing through” might sometimes be prolonging unresolved trauma patterns in the body? [00:35:13] What attachment patterns from childhood can affect our health into adulthood? [00:41:04] If you could tell every 50-something woman one thing about the link between her past experiences and her future vitality, what would it be?

Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - The Truth About Muscle and Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know About the Science Data Next Episode - The Biology of Trauma: Why All the Right Things Aren’t Working in Menopause More Like This - 3 Steps to Improve Cardio Fitness and Longevity (at any age)   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. Are you burning belly fat or burning out? Get the Menopause Fitness Guide to High-Intensity Interval Trainingto help you lose more fat and stay on track!   In this episode I’m sharing how to improve your menopause fitness at home and simple measures of fitness with no equipment. Know what kind of difference improving them could make on your fitness, fatness or longevity.  While I say no-equipment, you do need a way to monitor time and heart rate. Though the old-fashioned way works, seeing a digital reading may be easier!   How to Measure and Why it Matters: Recovery Heart Rate (cardiovascular) Single Leg Standing Balance (balance/stability) Shoulder Reach (mobility)  Sit to Stand test (power) Mile walk (cardiovascular- and to a lesser extent mobility)    Tune in and press play, as I walk you through on how to measure and improve your menopause fitness at home.. right now! For the full description of more tests to collect more information about yourself, a set of videos so you can see and hear test test set up, and interpretation charts to know where you stand, grab the free Longevity Fitness Scorecard.

Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Riding Tandem: One Couple, One Mission, One Bike From Mexico to Alaska Next Episode - 5 Ways to Measure & Improve Your Menopause Fitness At Home Right Now More Like This - What They Don’t Teach Women About Strength Training and should   Resources: Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge to learn why timing matters and why what works for others is not working for you. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with 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.   Scrolling through social media, it can be a challenge to understand the truth about muscle and menopause.  This episode evidence-based menopause fitness programming on how to build muscle in menopause, why you’re losing muscle in menopause, whether hormone therapy prevents muscle loss, and what research exists on menopause muscle research.  We answer questions by someone who isn’t just “doing his research,” but has and continues to conduct studies to find the truth about muscle and menopause.   My Guest: Dr. Stuart Phillips is a Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and a member of the School of Medicine at McMaster University. He is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health. Dr. Phillips' work centers on the interaction of exercise/physical activity, aging, and nutrition in skeletal muscle and body composition. Dr. Phillips is a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, the American College of Sports Medicine and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.   Connect with Dr. Stuart: Instagram - @mackinprof Facebook - Stuart Phillips, Ph.D. X -  @mackinprof LinkedIn - Dr. Stuart Phillips TikTok: @mackinprof   Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:10:18] Does lifting heavier or lighter weights work best for women in menopause? [00:16:34] When do women reach adrenal fatigue?      [00:19:39] Does use of Hormone Therapy prevent or mitigate muscle loss during menopause? [00:21:55] Do women lose more muscle during menopause than expected based on age?                  [00:24:22] How is Zone 2 exercise specifically beneficial for women, in menopause or otherwise?  [00:29:00] Are weighted vests useful for women, in perimenopause or otherwise? [00:42:20] What is the best timing for protein intake? [00:48:10] What's true about pre-exercise vs. post-exercise nutrition for women and supporting their goals? What are your thoughts on women who are under-eating and are training?

Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - From Your Mouth to Your Gut: Hearing Health Whisper Next Episode - The Truth About Muscle and Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know About the Science Data More Like This - Take a Walk with a 57-year old Book Author | Just 1400 Miles    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. Flipping 50 Womens Retreats helps you step out of routine, challenge your body and mindset, and rediscover how you want to live midlife—supported by fitness, hormones, nutrition, and women just like you.   Date night for this couple is riding tandem on a bike for 80 days.  Even “uncoupled” and singles will enjoy this episode of inspiration. Disclaimer, you’re going to want to dream bigger, take a risk, believe in yourself and have adventures after listening to this episode.  We’ve got some ideas for you! Check out the 2026 women’s retreats here. This episode is about more than riding tandem with your partner. Prepare to be inspired.    My Guest: Lady JB Owen is an internationally bestselling author, award-winning businesswoman, celebrated humanitarian, coveted speaker, trainer, and legacy mentor. She’s been recognized by Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Apple News for her mission-driven work in publishing and impact.  Peter Giesin is the co-founder and CTO at Ignite Publishing, Software Evangelist for Aspiring Authors, Author, and Adventurer. He merges technology with storytelling to empower aspiring authors worldwide. Peter is ambitiously set on a personal goal: to live to 125 years old. He has an unwavering passion for exploring the far limits of living a long and vital life.   Connect with Lady JB & Peter: Website - Ignite Facebook - Ignite You and Epic Tandem Instagram - @igniteyou.life   Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:12:16] You’re currently cycling over 4,500 kilometers on a tandem bike to Ignite Humanity - define that.  [00:14:00] What inspired you to connect your purpose with a physically and mentally demanding challenge?  [00:20:00] How has the challenge changed over the years? With age, recovery changes, how has that hit differently?  [00:25:30] How do you stay motivated and connected to your ‘why’ during the hardest parts of the journey, both physically and emotionally? [00:35:220] You’re proving that shared purpose can strengthen not only communities but also relationships. What lessons have you learned about partnership, resilience, and communication while pedaling thousands of kilometers together? [00:45:56] People are inspired by your ride—what stories or people along the way have inspired you?  

Did you know hidden infections may start from your mouth to your gut? What’s happening in your mouth could be the missing link behind your fatigue, hormone changes, or stubborn gut issues.   My Guest: Dr. Michelle Jorgensen is a former traditional dentist turned holistic health pioneer, who helps exhausted, health-conscious people finally feel like themselves again—by starting where health actually begins: your cells. She’s the founder of Living Well with Dr. Michelle and author of the upcoming book by the same name, which reveals how to decode your symptoms and give your body exactly what it needs to heal, thrive, and stay energized—without the fads, overwhelm, or guesswork. If you’re tired of chasing health trends and still not feeling better, this conversation is for you.   Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:14:12] Why gut health won’t improve unless we address imbalances in the oral microbiome? [00:20:28] What are the differences between a traditional dentist and a biological dentist? Why consider making a change? [00:24:13] What might oral symptoms (cavities or jaw pain) reveal about digestion, hormones, or immune system? [00:28:56] What do you recommend to those who don’t have access to insurance? [00:29:50] How do biological dentists decide whether to save or pull a tooth? Why could that decision affect your whole-body health? [00:30:57] In Living Well with Dr. Michelle, you introduce the Cell Well Model—how does oral health fit into that model? What happens at the cellular level when we ignore our mouths? [00:33:41] In your book, can you explain how someone’s season might influence the way they care for their mouth? How do oral symptoms help reveal someone’s season?   The Hidden Link From Your Mouth To Your Gut   Traditional Dentist vs. Biological Dentist Traditional dentistry focuses on fixing teeth mechanically: drilling, filling, and crowns. Biological dentistry looks at the whole body connection — teeth, gums, microbiome, and systemic health. Oral Health as a Mirror of Overall Health Root canals leave dead tissue that fosters bacteria and chronic low-grade infection, linking to autoimmune issues, heart disease, cancer, and stroke. Mercury fillings release toxins that affect the brain, hormones, and gut. Mouth–Gut Connection The mouth is the start of the digestive system. Hidden infections in gums, root canals, or extraction sites can disrupt the gut microbiome and overall digestion.   Connect with Dr. Michelle: Website - Living Well with Dr. Michelle Instagram - @livingwellwithdrmichelle Facebook - Living Well with Dr. Michelle TikTok - @livingwellwithdrmichelle Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - 3 Steps to Improve Cardio Fitness and Longevity (at any age) Next Episode - Riding Tandem: One Couple, One Mission, One Bike From Mexico to Alaska More Like This - Oral Health Changes with Hormones: Watch Your Mouth! Resources: Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge to learn why timing matters and why what works for others is not working for you. 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.