If you’ve been feeling moody, foggy, or struggling with PMS or menopause symptoms, this episode is going to shift the way you see your body.

My guest, Vanessa Kerr, is one of Australia’s most respected strength coaches and the owner of Hills Barbell Club. She’s also the NSW Head Coach for the High Performance Team and a team coach for the Australian Weightlifting Federation. Vanessa has spent over a decade proving that strength training doesn’t just transform your body, it transforms your hormones, confidence, and long-term health.

Together we unpack:
 💪 Why lifting weights is one of the most powerful tools for hormone balance
 🌙 How it supports women through perimenopause and menopause
 🧠 The truth about the “bulky” myth (and why it’s so hard to build muscle as a woman)
 ⚡ The connection between strength, mental health, and confidence
 🥤 What new research reveals about creatine and women’s brain + hormone health

Vanessa also shares practical advice for women who want to start lifting, from finding the right coach to learning how to listen to your body and train intuitively through different seasons of life.

Whether you’re 25 or 55, it’s never too late to build strength, stability, and confidence in your body.

✨ Listen now to discover how weight training can fix your hormone issues and help you feel like yourself again!

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