Fit and Fabulous at Forty and Beyond with Dr Orlena

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Fit and Fabulous at Forty and Beyond with Dr Orlena episodes

April 06, 2020 Keeping Your Spirits Up Episode 17
As we settle into our new way of life, it can be easy to 'spiral down the negative plug hole".

It's important to keep our spirits.

Dr Orlena's Healthy Family Meal Plan: https://www.drorlena.com/healthy-family-meal-plan

Free trial of Dr Orlena´s Menopause Thrive Community:
A doctor-led community for women done with menopause belly, broken sleep and flat energy — and done starting over.
Inside: 
⚡ Menopause Habits That Stick: 14-day sprint 
🥗 48 Menopause Thrive Recipes 
✅ The Menopause Thrive Checklist 
🩺 Weekly live Q&A with me 
👊 Access to me, here daily 
🤝 Women who get it
Free trial: https://www.skool.com/dr-orlena-menopause-thrive/about

10 min
March 31, 2020 Living with Anxiety and Uncertainty Episode 16
In these hard and extraordinary times, it's easy to let our brains take over and head down the negative plug hole of fear and anxiety.

Dr Orlena chats about ways to keep your brain in control and spiral up into positive emotions that will help your physical and mental health.

Family Friendly Meal Plan: https://www.drorlena.com/healthy-family-meal-plan

Free trial of Dr Orlena´s Menopause Thrive Community:
A doctor-led community for women done with menopause belly, broken sleep and flat energy — and done starting over.
Inside: 
⚡ Menopause Habits That Stick: 14-day sprint 
🥗 48 Menopause Thrive Recipes 
✅ The Menopause Thrive Checklist 
🩺 Weekly live Q&A with me 
👊 Access to me, here daily 
🤝 Women who get it
Free trial: https://www.skool.com/dr-orlena-menopause-thrive/about

19 min
March 31, 2020 Living with Anxiety and Uncertainty Episode 16
In these hard and extraordinary times, it's easy to let our brains take over and head down the negative plug hole of fear and anxiety.
Dr Orlena chats about ways to keep your brain in control and spiral up into positive emotions that will help your physical and mental health.
Family Friendly Meal Plan: https://www.drorlena.com/healthy-family-meal-plan
19 min
March 25, 2020 How to Educate your Kids in Lockdown (and enjoy it). Episode 15
Many of us are now at home with our kids all day. Suddenly I find myself responsible for my children's education. And I have no clue how to homeschool!

In this episode Dr Orlena chats to Karyn Tripp, an experienced homeschooler. Karyn shares her experience to help us enjoy this time and make sure our kids continue to learn.

Dr Orlena's healthy eating meal plan: https://www.drorlena.com/healthy-family-meal-plan

Free trial of Dr Orlena´s Menopause Thrive Community:
A doctor-led community for women done with menopause belly, broken sleep and flat energy — and done starting over.
Inside: 
⚡ Menopause Habits That Stick: 14-day sprint 
🥗 48 Menopause Thrive Recipes 
✅ The Menopause Thrive Checklist 
🩺 Weekly live Q&A with me 
👊 Access to me, here daily 
🤝 Women who get it
Free trial: https://www.skool.com/dr-orlena-menopause-thrive/about

27 min
March 25, 2020 How to Educate your Kids in Lockdown (and enjoy it). Episode 15
Many of us are now at home with our kids all day. Suddenly I find myself responsible for my children's education. And I have no clue how to homeschool!
In this episode Dr Orlena chats to Karyn Tripp, an experienced homeschooler. Karyn shares her experience to help us enjoy this time and make sure our kids continue to learn.
Dr Orlena's healthy eating meal plan: https://www.drorlena.com/healthy-family-meal-plan
26 min
March 24, 2020 How to Start Crafting with Kids in Lockdown. Episode 14
I have to confess, I don't normally do podcasts about crafting. But these are extraordinary times. So many of us have our kids at home 24/7. My kids are definitely getting more screen time than normal but I also want them to do different things. Such as crafting and nurturing their creative sides.

I'm super excited to welcome Maggy from Red Ted Art to help us start crafting with kids (without going insane!)

Dr Orlena's Family Friendly Meal Plan https://www.drorlena.com/healthy-family-meal-plan

Free trial of Dr Orlena´s Menopause Thrive Community:
A doctor-led community for women done with menopause belly, broken sleep and flat energy — and done starting over.
Inside: 
⚡ Menopause Habits That Stick: 14-day sprint 
🥗 48 Menopause Thrive Recipes 
✅ The Menopause Thrive Checklist 
🩺 Weekly live Q&A with me 
👊 Access to me, here daily 
🤝 Women who get it
Free trial: https://www.skool.com/dr-orlena-menopause-thrive/about

27 min
March 24, 2020 How to Start Crafting with Kids in Lockdown. Episode 14
I have to confess, I don't normally do podcasts about crafting. But these are extraordinary times. So many of us have our kids at home 24/7. My kids are definitely getting more screen time than normal but I also want them to do different things. Such as crafting and nurturing their creative sides.
I'm super excited to welcome Maggy from Red Ted Art to help us start crafting with kids (without going insane!)
Dr Orlena's Family Friendly Meal Plan https://www.drorlena.com/healthy-family-meal-plan
25 min
March 20, 2020 Combating Boredom Eating During Lockdown Episode 13
Life has changed a lot in recent days. Many of us are locked in our homes and turning to food to relieve the boredom.

In this episode, I explain how to combat boredom eating.

Dr Orlena's Healthy Eating Family Meal Plan: https://www.drorlena.com/healthy-family-meal-plan

Free trial of Dr Orlena´s Menopause Thrive Community:
A doctor-led community for women done with menopause belly, broken sleep and flat energy — and done starting over.
Inside: 
⚡ Menopause Habits That Stick: 14-day sprint 
🥗 48 Menopause Thrive Recipes 
✅ The Menopause Thrive Checklist 
🩺 Weekly live Q&A with me 
👊 Access to me, here daily 
🤝 Women who get it
Free trial: https://www.skool.com/dr-orlena-menopause-thrive/about

20 min
March 20, 2020 Combating Boredom Eating During Lockdown Episode 13
Life has changed a lot in recent days. Many of us are locked in our homes and turning to food to relieve the boredom.
In this episode, I explain how to combat boredom eating.
Dr Orlena's Healthy Eating Family Meal Plan: https://www.drorlena.com/healthy-family-meal-plan
20 min
March 19, 2020 Thriving in Lock Down With Kids. Episode 12
Living life with the new norm of not being allowed out of the house.

Tips, tricks and thoughts about how to thrive these difficult times with kids.

Dr Orlena's Healthy Family Meal Plan: https://www.drorlena.com/healthy-family-meal-plan

Free trial of Dr Orlena´s Menopause Thrive Community:
A doctor-led community for women done with menopause belly, broken sleep and flat energy — and done starting over.
Inside: 
⚡ Menopause Habits That Stick: 14-day sprint 
🥗 48 Menopause Thrive Recipes 
✅ The Menopause Thrive Checklist 
🩺 Weekly live Q&A with me 
👊 Access to me, here daily 
🤝 Women who get it
Free trial: https://www.skool.com/dr-orlena-menopause-thrive/about

22 min

About Fit and Fabulous at Forty and Beyond with Dr Orlena

From the publisher's feed

Welcome to Your Journey Back to Vibrant Health

If you're a woman over 40 who feels like her body has stopped cooperating—despite doing everything that used to work—you're in the right…

place.

This podcast is for you if you're juggling aging parents, demanding kids, a stressful career, and the hormonal rollercoaster of menopause that's turned your metabolism upside down. Maybe you're frustrated because the diet and exercise routine that worked in your 30s now feels completely useless. Those shifting hormones aren't just affecting your mood—they're making it harder to lose weight, build muscle, and maintain the energy you once had. You're not broken, and you're definitely not alone.

I know you want more than just to lose weight. You want to feel like yourself again—strong, vibrant, and confident in your own skin. You want the peace of mind that comes with knowing you're truly taking care of your long-term health.

Here's what makes this different: I don't believe in depriving yourself or following someone else's rigid rules. Instead, I'll guide you through my proven 4-pillar system that transforms women's lives from the inside out:

🌱 Nourishing Nutrition - Plant-forward eating that fuels your body (yes, you can still enjoy meat!), focusing on 30g protein per meal, 30g fiber daily, and 30 different plants weekly

💪 Movement That Lights You Up - Exercise you actually enjoy, plus the specific strength and interval training that works with your changing hormones instead of against them

😴 Restorative Sleep - The foundation that makes everything else possible

🧠 Emotional Wellness - Breaking free from stress eating, self-criticism, and the habit of putting everyone else first

Each episode gives you practical, science-backed strategies that acknowledge the reality of your hormonal changes and fit into your real life—not some fantasy version where you have unlimited time, zero responsibilities, and a 25-year-old's metabolism.

We'll tackle the biggest obstacles holding you back: feeling too busy to prioritize yourself, lacking a clear system that works, and turning to food when life gets overwhelming.

My goal? To help you build "oak tree" habits—strong, sustainable practices that become part of who you are, not another thing on your to-do list.

If you're ready to stop fighting your body and start working with it, welcome home. Your most vibrant, confident self is waiting.