We all know that movement is good for us - but what happens when you're too exhausted, achy, or unmotivated to get started? In this episode, I sit down with physical therapist Preeti Jha, who specializes in helping women over 40 build strength, confidence, and resilience, especially during perimenopause and menopause.

Preeti shares invaluable insights on how hormonal shifts impact our bodies, why traditional fitness advice often misses the mark for women in midlife, and how to build a movement practice that feels good and sustainable - without the pressure of diet culture. 

 

But don’t skip this episode if menopause isn’t on your radar yet! The wisdom Preeti offers applies to anyone looking to rethink their relationship with movement in a way that prioritizes self-care over punishment.

If you’ve ever struggled with exercise motivation, this conversation is for you. Be sure to share it with a friend who could use some encouragement, and let me know your biggest takeaway by sending me a DM!

 

Episode Highlights

 

• The biggest struggles that women have with exercise 
• How perimenopause/menopause changes the way we should approach exercise
• Ways to reduce knee pain (without dieting)
• Pelvic floor physical therapy - and how it’s for more than just postpartum women

 

Resources Mentioned

 

- Connect with Preeti Jha on Instagram

- Grab Preeti Jha’s FREE beginners strength training guide

 

Read the full episode show notes here.

 

Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey

 

• Intuitive eating education on the blog
• Work with Katy
• Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster

 

Connect with Katy Harvey

 

Website: KatyHarvey.net

Instagram: @katyharvey.rd

Facebook: KatyHarveyRD 

 

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