In this empowering episode of the Bring Your Big Energy Podcast, Stacey sits down with Wendy Kleinke, personal trainer, menopause coach, and fierce advocate for women stepping into their strongest midlife.

Wendy brings a powerful message: menopause isn’t the end of anything — it’s the beginning of living your life with more clarity, intention, strength, and self-trust than ever before.

Together, Stacey and Wendy unpack what it really means to navigate menopause with courage and confidence, not confusion or fear.

Wendy breaks down the hormonal shifts that shape midlife, why strength training becomes essential after 40, and how nutrition, stress management, and self-care work together to rebuild vitality from the inside out.

They also talk honestly about the emotional side of midlife — the isolation women often feel, the pressure to “push through,” and the freedom that comes when women start having open, unfiltered conversations about what they’re experiencing.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why understanding your hormones is the foundation of midlife well-being

• How stress impacts every part of your physical and emotional health

• Why strength training is non-negotiable for women over 40

• How to make cardio enjoyable — not punishing

• The nutrition shifts every midlife woman should know (“Protein is king; fiber is queen”)

• How small daily wins create massive long-term transformation • Why self-care is not selfish — it’s survival

• How tracking symptoms can help you identify patterns and reclaim control

Wendy’s wisdom reminds us that menopause is not something to survive, it’s something to harness. This episode is your invitation to rise, rebuild, and step into the most powerful version of yourself yet.

You can learn more about Wendy's programs at: Life Beyond Hormones on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.