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This episode is sponsored by AirDoctor. 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! Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Women's Health Researcher Abbie Smith-Ryan on Protein & Exercise for Longevity Next Episode - How to Rewire Your Brain for Energy, Focus, and Longevity After 50 More Like This - 5 Menopause Fitness Questions You Want Answered Resources: Join Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist® to become a coach! 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 Flipping50 Insiders Facebook Group. Connect with other women navigating menopause fitness and get daily tips and support. Ask your menopause fitness coach the right questions, and everything about your workouts — and your results — can change. Hiring a fitness coach during menopause isn’t about finding someone who can make you sweat — it’s about finding someone who understands how hormonal changes affect recovery, muscle, fat loss, bone, and energy. Menopause shifts recovery, exercise volume, protein needs, and even which workouts can quietly work against you. If you want smarter training instead of harder training, this episode will redefine how you ask your menopause fitness coach.

This episode is sponsored by AquaTru. Go to https://AquaTru.com/Flipping50 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 - EveryDay Home Health:  How I Wellness-Proofed My New House Next Episode - Questions to Ask Your Menopause Fitness Coach (& Questions a Coach Should Ask You) More Like This: Muscle Mass and Strength Gains After Menopause How Much How Fast? Exercise Recovery After 40: Connective Tissue in Menopause Finding Exercise Motivation After Menopause Resources: The Flipping 50 VIP Membership is now open! Join the first and original exclusively made-for-women in menopause and beyond fitness community. 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. Understand how sleep relates to your hormones, muscle mass and weight loss with Flipping 50 Sleep Yourself Strong. The growing body of knowledge around midlife women’s fitness and longevity is in part due to women’s health researcher Abbie Smith-Ryan.  I’m thrilled to host her and share a few of the insights from her work. She’s instrumental in bringing directly to you from the lab the practical ways you can change your next workout and your routine this week for a better future. My Guest: Dr. Abbie E. Smith-Ryan, PhD, is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science who leads an innovative research lab focused on body composition, metabolism, sport nutrition, and exercise performance—particularly for women across the lifespan. She has published over 220 peer-reviewed studies and is a nationally recognized leader in sports science, with multiple awards from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:04:28] How has entering midlife changed how Abbie views her own research? [00:06:34] Why do postmenopausal women often need more training volume to change body composition — and how do we balance that with recovery? [00:14:54] Is high-intensity training actually helpful for midlife women — and how do we know when intensity is helping versus hurting? [00:14:46] Does walking really burn more fat — or is that one of the biggest myths in exercise science? [00:21:02] What is metabolic inflexibility, and why do so many midlife women struggle to burn fat even when they’re exercising and eating “right”? [00:23:52] Why does protein before exercise improve fat oxidation, energy, and muscle preservation — especially after 40? [00:32:43] What’s the one piece of science every midlife woman should understand to immediately improve how she trains and fuels?

Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Sleep Tips That Actually Work: Night-Waking Solutions Next Episode - Women's Health Researcher Abbie Smith-Ryan on Protein & Exercise for Longevity More Like This - 5 Ways to Measure & Improve Your Menopause Fitness At Home Right Now Resources: Grab the wellness must-haves I swear by. Use the links to enjoy exclusive Flipping 50 discounts! BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough – enjoy 15% off BlueSkyCBD – enjoy 20% off AquaTru Water Filter – enjoy 20% off AirDoctor Purifier – enjoy $300 off Screenfit – enjoy 10% off Power Plate – enjoy 20% off If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to have wellness-proofed my new house, this episode spills every secret. I’m sharing the exact tools that kept my energy, sleep, and sanity intact. From the supplements I refused to pack until the last minute to the first things I set up the moment I walked through the door. If you’re craving a home that supports your hormones, your metabolism, and your midlife mindset, you’re in the right place.  Let’s dive into the real-life essentials that helped me wellness-proofed my new house—and can help you do it too.

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 - Harnessing Emotional Energy to Navigate Midlife Health & Hormonal Shifts Next Episode - EveryDay Home Health: How I Wellness-Proofed My New House More Like This - Progressive Relaxation in Menopause: A Unique Practical Podcast Episode Resources: Get your BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough here and use promo code FLIPPING50 during checkout to save 15%.Link: https://www.bioptimizers.com/flipping  Get your Blue Sky CBD here for 20% off. Link: https://www.flippingfifty.com/blueskycbd  Get your Sunlighten Sauna here!

This episode is sponsored by BIOptimizers. BIOptimizers is having its 12 Days of Wellness Sale. Go to https://bioptimizers.com/flipping and get your Magnesium Breakthrough today and the limited time free gifts. If the promo has passed, you’re still covered with my exclusive code FLIPPING50 that always gets you at least 15% off. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - What's Still Missing from Women's Fitness Programs Next Episode - Sleep Tips That Actually Work: Night-Waking Solutions More Like This How to Find a Positive Body Mindset While Menopause Changed Everything What Stem Cell Therapy Taught Me About Recovery, Mindset, and Reinventing Downtime Resources: Grab your Holiday Open House and Gift Guide here! 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 your GEM Wearble here to truly know your emotional and energetic state. Use code: DEBRA and get 10% off. Harnessing emotional energy isn’t just a mindset shift—it’s a midlife superpower waiting for you to tap into it. What if the emotions you’ve been pushing aside are quietly stealing more vitality than any workout or supplement can replace? Today’s guest shares the unexpected science of how feelings, energy leaks, and hidden stress patterns shape your midlife experience more than you think. You’ll hear surprising research, real-life stories, and tools that might finally explain why you’re “doing all the things” but still not feeling like yourself. If you’re ready to shift from depletion to empowerment, this is your guide to harnessing emotional energy My Guest: Harry Massey is a quantum wellness visionary, bioenergetics pioneer, and Founder & CEO of Energy4Life. After an accident left him bedridden for nearly a decade, he discovered and developed cutting-edge physics-based solutions that helped him recover fully and now help thousands worldwide.  Through the GIST Process™ and innovative tools like the GEM Wearable™ and miHealth device, Harry helps individuals detect and correct emotional energy imbalances in real time—supporting hormonal harmony, stress reduction, and healthy aging. His work bridges science, mindset, and technology to empower people to thrive at every life stage. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:04:00] What is emotional energy?  [00:10:35] How does emotional energy impact hormone balance and overall health during midlife? [00:14:40] Can you explain what the GEM Wearable is and how does it work? [00:24:50] What is the GIST Process™, and how can women in midlife apply it daily for better health outcomes? [00:31:00] Why is bioenergetics a game-changer for managing menopause symptoms, muscle mass, and brain health? [00:34:40] What simple energy-shifting practices can women 45–70 start today for more vitality and resilience?

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 - Thyroid Health Next Episode - What's Still Missing from Women's Fitness Programs More Like This: What They Don’t Teach Trainers About Exercise Prescription The ONE Thing Your Menopause Fitness Routine Is Missing Effects of Menopause Exercise on 12 Hallmarks of Aging Resources: Join Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist® to become a coach! 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 the Exercise RX for Women Over 40 and master the programming variables that make or break results for women in midlife! Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Women’s fitness programs don’t always tell the truth about what really works in menopause—and that’s exactly why this episode matters.  If you’ve been working out harder, longer, or “like you used to” and still not seeing results, consider this your turning point.  Midlife fitness isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what actually works with your hormones, your energy, and your real life.  Let’s talk about how the right women’s fitness programs can finally help you feel stronger, sleep deeper, tone faster, and love your workouts again.

This episode is sponsored by BIOptimizers. BIOptimizers is having its 12 Days of Wellness Sale. Go to https://bioptimizers.com/flipping and get your Magnesium Breakthrough today and the limited time free gifts. If the promo has passed, you’re still covered with my exclusive code FLIPPING50 that always gets you at least 15% off. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - The ONE Thing Your Menopause Fitness Routine Is Missing Next Episode - What's Still Missing from Women's Fitness Programs More Like This - How Toxins are Disrupting Your Sex, Stress and Thyroid Hormones 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! Let’s go straight to the thyroid health answers you’ve been missing. You’ll hear the truth about fasting, stress, gut health, and why “normal labs” may be anything but normal for you. We’re connecting the dots between what you feel and what your thyroid is actually doing behind the scenes. Finally understand what’s really driving your thyroid health. My Guest: McCall McPherson is a leading physician associate and entrepreneur in thyroid, hormone, and metabolic health. As the Founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic and Modern Weight Loss, and leader of the advocacy platform Thyroid Nation, McCall combines functional medical expertise with personal experience to offer innovative solutions to complex thyroid and hormonal issues as well as a unique and balanced approach to overall wellness. Her passion for delivering customized thyroid treatment stems from years of personal suffering due to the mismanagement of her own hypothyroidism. McCall is a TEDx speaker, has been honored on the 2024 and 2025 Inc. 5000 lists, is a 2025 Top 500 Inc. Female Founder and is the host of the Modern Thyroid & Wellness podcast. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:03:22] What is Thyroid and what are its functions? [00:05:13] How might we unintentionally harm our thyroid by doing things we believe are healthy—and which of those effects can be reversed [00:10:00] Does intermittent fasting help with thyroid issues? [00:21:47] Which lab tests give the most accurate picture of thyroid function? [00:29:22] Why might someone on thyroid medication still not feel well? [00:33:40] How often should women test their thyroid? [00:37:24] What’s your perspective on GLP-1 medications and how they relate to thyroid health?

Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - The Perimenopause Brain Health Window with Mariza Snyder Next Episode - Thyroid Health with McCall McPherson More Like This: Exercise Recovery After 40: Connective Tissue in Menopause Effects of Menopause Exercise on 12 Hallmarks of Aging 5 Things I Do When I Need a Reset or I’ve Had a Fitness Plateau Resources: Get the Flipping 50 STRONGER 12-week program for your at-home safe, sane, simple exercises. Join Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist® to become a coach! 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’ve been doing all the right things but still not seeing the results you deserve, this episode will show you exactly what your menopause fitness routine is missing. You’re eating right, lifting weights, walking, and following all the “they say” advice — yet your metabolism, muscle tone, or energy still feels stuck. Today, I’m revealing the one game-changing ingredient most midlife women overlook. No… it’s not another supplement, diet tweak, or fancy fitness app. You’ll hear why your workouts may be quietly working against you. You’ll understand why your menopause fitness routine is missing this essential piece — and how adding it back brings your energy, metabolism, and confidence roaring back.

Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Why I Recommend Carbs at Night in Menopause Next Episode - The ONE Thing Your Menopause Fitness Routine Is Missing More Like This: Six Powerful Ways To Keep Your Perimenopause Brain Sharp Kill Cravings and Boost Energy with Essential Oils with Dr Mariza Snyder 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. Understand how sleep relates to your hormones, muscle mass and weight loss with Flipping 50 Sleep Yourself Strong. For my brain, I use Qualia supplements! It elevates my health, energy, and performance at the cellular level. The perimenopause brain health window is the topic today and the guest is Dr Mariza Snyder. We are sharing deep intel from her most recent book, The Perimenopause Revolution. Among other things I ask her about why the brain is such a hinge on which the big door of mental health and dementia swings for women… and what we can do about it.  By the end, you’ll understand how to make the most of your perimenopause brain health window. My Guest: Dr. Mariza Snyder is a powerhouse advocate for midlife women, leveraging 17+ years as a practitioner, author, and speaker to spark a massive movement for women in perimenopause and beyond. With her top-rated Energized with Dr. Mariza podcast (13 million downloads) and a passionate social media audience of over 400K and 8 million monthly views, she’s a trusted guide—offering science-backed solutions for perimenopause and metabolic health. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:01:34] Your recent book, The Perimenopause Revolution, reframes midlife. What inspired you personally to write it and what you hope women will take away? [00:09:38] How do overlooked neuroendocrine shifts in perimenopause affect the brain—and why does this brain change matter? [00:13:38] What are neurotransmitters? [00:17:20] What are some of the most effective strategies women can use during perimenopause to protect their brain health and support long-term cognitive function? [00:23:43] How can women in their 20s-30s prepare for perimenopause [00:25:42] What is the decade when proactive prevention truly begins?