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

February 18, 2020 Combating Self Sabotaging Behaviour Episode 59
I’ve seen this with several clients. As they get closer to their dream weight, they find themselves doing things that they wouldn’t normally do.
Eating food that’s sabotaging their efforts.
It’s as if their body is saying “whoops, we’re getting a bit close to that goal so let’s eat loads and stay this weight because it’s safe.”
How do you identify and change self sabotaging behaviour so that you can reach your weight loss goals?
New Me Challenge: https://www.drorlena.com/new-me
21 min
February 11, 2020 Creating Positive Thoughts Podcast Episode 58
Ever had a day when your mind takes over and throws you down the plug hole of a negative thought? It's like a song that you can't shake off. You spiral down the negative thought as it grows and grows.

You know that creating positive thoughts will help you spiral up again.

The only problem is, you need to create thoughts that you actually believe. You can't trick yourself into believing things that you know aren't true.

Here's a fantastic exercise to help you create and build on positive thoughts that will help you get back on track.

New Me Challenge: https://www.drorlena.com/new-me

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
February 11, 2020 Creating Positive Thoughts Podcast Episode 58
Ever had a day when your mind throws you down the plug hole of a negative thought? You spiral down the negative thought as it grows and grows.
Creating positive thoughts will help you spiral up again.
You need to create thoughts that you believe. You can't trick yourself into believing things that you know aren't true.
Here's a fantastic exercise to create and build on positive thoughts that will help you get back on track.
New Me Challenge: https://www.drorlena.com/new-me
19 min
February 04, 2020 How to Get Out of a Negative Rut Episode 57
Does your life ever get knocked sideways with a bout of negative thinking? Mine sure does! Today I want to share with you some of the tips and tricks that I use to make sure I don’t spiral down the “negative plug hole”.

5 Day New Me Challenge: https://www.drorlena.com/new-me

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
February 04, 2020 How to Get Out of a Negative Rut Episode 57
Does your life ever get knocked sideways with a bout of negative thinking? Mine sure does! Today I want to share with you some of the tips and tricks that I use to make sure I don’t spiral down the “negative plug hole”.
5 Day New Me Challenge: https://www.drorlena.com/new-me
18 min
January 28, 2020 The Benefits of a Plant Based Diet. Episode 56
Dr Harriet Holme talks to Dr Orlena about the benefits of a plant based diet. What does the research tell us about the health benefits of a plant based diet? What exactly is a plant based diet? How much meat, eggs and dairy can you eat in a plant based diet? Are meat, eggs and dairy bad for you?

New Me Challenge:

https://www.drorlena.com/new-me

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

32 min
January 28, 2020 The Benefits of a Plant Based Diet. Episode 56
Dr Harriet Holme talks to Dr Orlena about the benefits of a plant based diet. What does the research tell us about the health benefits of a plant based diet? What exactly is a plant based diet? How much meat, eggs and dairy can you eat in a plant based diet? Are meat, eggs and dairy bad for you?
New Me Challenge:
https://www.drorlena.com/new-me
31 min
January 20, 2020 Getting Started With Self Care, Healthy Eating and Weight Loss Episode 55
One of my favourite subjects is “getting started with self care”? Why? Because until we take that step and prioritise our own needs, we’re stuck on the “habits hamster wheel”. We’re doing the same things over and over again. Without thinking.

Today I'm going to tell you how to break free from the hamster wheel. And show you how to start looking after yourself so that you can feel fit and fabulous!

Mentioned in podcast:

Dr Orlena's 2 week Healthy Eating Reboot: https://www.drorlena.com/dr-orlena-s-2-weekhealthy-reboot-1

New Me Challenge: https://www.drorlena.com/new-me

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

21 min
January 20, 2020 Getting Started With Self Care, Healthy Eating and Weight Loss Episode 55
One of my favourite subjects is “getting started with self care”? Why? Because until we take that step and prioritise our own needs, we’re stuck on the “habits hamster wheel”. We’re doing the same things over and over again. Without thinking.
Today I'm going to tell you how to break free from the hamster wheel. And show you how to start looking after yourself so that you can feel fit and fabulous!
Dr Orlena's 2 week Healthy Eating Reboot: https://www.drorlena.com/dr-orlena-s-2-weekhealthy-
20 min
January 14, 2020 How Not to Die Episode 54
Have you heard of the book “How Not to Die” by Michael Greger, MD? What a great title! Today I’m exploring Dr Greger’s book and messages. The bits I love and the bits I’m not so sure about!

New me Challenge: https://www.drorlena.com/new-me

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

21 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.