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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