Forever Fit with Carol Covino

It's about time we start to shift the narrative in the western world around women and midlife because it is a magical time and one many women fail to take advantage of because of societal norms and expectations. My guest today is here to shatter those norms and bring a fresh perspective to the conversation.

Fiji McAlpine is a yoga instructor that helps women elevate and expand through her teachings and work. 

In this episode, we discuss different cultures and their views on menopause, cortisol's role in the body, healing and repair in midlife, and more!

Time Stamps:

(1:24) Who Fiji Is

(4:20) Perimenopause and Fear

(11:12) Going Through “The Change”

(17:30) Different Cultures and Menopause

(24:45) How Yoga Shifts Your Mindset

(32:40) Cortisol’s Role In Our Body

(39:55) Healing and Repair

(49:35) Where To Find Fiji

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Mindful about Menopause Program: https://courses.doyogawithme.com/courses/mindful-about-menopause-jan-11-25-cohort

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Reference to Episode with David Proceyshyn: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forever-fit-with-carol-covino/id1537000191?i=1000672052412

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Finding Purpose in the Pause Book:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQKKZC8

In today's episode, I want to explore the ongoing debate in fitness and nutrition regarding the roles of calories and hormones in weight loss. I want to talk about the importance of a holistic approach to metabolism, considering factors such as food quality, environmental influences, and individual lifestyle choices.

I also want to discuss the significance of consistency in dietary habits and the power of mindset in achieving health goals. It's important to create a personal vision for your health and to adopt sustainable practices that align with your goals.

We'll also dive into the complexities of fat gain, metabolism, and the interplay between genetics and lifestyle choices, emphasizing the importance of understanding basal metabolic rate (BMR) and non-exercise activity in managing weight. 

Time Stamps:

(1:30) Understanding Metabolism

(2:35) Please Subscribe and Rate/Review

(2:58) My Faith + Fit Membership

(4:20) Why Both Matter

(8:44) What Constitutes Metabolic Health?

(11:48) Where To Start Tracking

(14:28) Just Got Back From Europe

(16:32) Where Consistency Can Become An Issue

(17:40) My Former Competitive Bodybuilding Days

(26:30) Unpacking BMR and NEAT

(33:20) Our Modern Health

(35:40) Our Environment and The Pantry

(40:15) Chronic Dieting

(48:05) Journaling

(49:25) Faith + Fitness Membership

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Website https://carolcovino.com

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolcovinofitness/

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My YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/@carolcovinofitness

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Finding Purpose in the Pause Book:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQKKZC8

Does your health feel like a puzzle you're constantly trying to solve? Feel like there's a few missing pieces but not sure where to go to find them? Today's guest has an amazing comeback story, background, and helps women with this exact problem.

Holly Bertone is a former FBI Chief of Staff for counterintelligence turned Certified Holistic Health Coach. She is also a best selling author, keynote speaker, podcast host, and pug mom!

In this episode, we discuss Holly's story and finding health coaching, holly methodology and her ROCKY acronym, how to deal with regret in midlife, and more!

Time Stamps:

(0:30) Everyone Loves A Comeback Story

(7:25) Solving The Menopause Puzzle

(9:42) 30’s vs 40’s and Processed Foods

(22:30) Finding Agency In Her Life

(26:48) Holly’s Methodology and ROCKY

(40:25) Trip Wire/Life Threats

(44:05) Biggest Obstacle To Transformation

(49:12) Dealing With Regret

(50:55) Advice To Midlife Women

(51:55) Where To Find Holly

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Where To Find Holly:

Quiz: https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holly.bertone/

Your Midlife Comeback Story Podcast: https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/blog/

Podcast Episode 136:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/136-uncover-your-covert-weight-loss-block-using-fbi/id1711772961?i=1000669393366

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Website https://carolcovino.com

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolcovinofitness/

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My YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/@carolcovinofitness

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Finding Purpose in the Pause Book:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQKKZC8

In this conversation, Alex Sabag joins me to explore the profound impact of trauma and the journey towards healing through yoga and self-empowerment.

Alex shares her personal story of facing her boyfriend's terminal illness and how it led her to discover her purpose in life. She discusses the importance of choice in overcoming victimhood, the necessity of grace in difficult times, and the dangers of complacency in personal growth. 

Through candid reflections, Alex emphasizes the need to embrace change and the lessons learned from life's challenges. In this conversation, Alex and I explore the themes of personal growth, the challenges of letting go, navigating grief, and the importance of creating space in our lives.

Alex also discusses how faith plays a role in embracing change, the tools we gain from our experiences, and the significance of saying no to maintain our mental health. The conversation culminates in a discussion about manifestation, emphasizing the need for action to achieve our dreams.

Time Stamps:

(02:22) The Journey from Trauma to Healing

(09:11) Choosing Empowerment Over Victimhood

(15:07) The Importance of Self-Choice

(21:04) Grace in the Face of Life's Challenges

(25:46) Complacency: The Silent Killer of Growth

(27:25) Embracing Change and Letting Go

(33:28) Navigating Grief and Loss

(39:46) Creating Space for Growth

(46:44) The Power of Saying No

(49:20) Manifestation: Action Over Intention

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Where To Find Alex:

• Website: https://www.soulfulalchemist.com/

• Soul Dive: My Journey Into the Deep: https://a.co/d/2Kq154C

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexsabbag/

• Yoga Studio: https://www.souldiveyoga.com/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolcovinofitness/

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My YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/@carolcovinofitness

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Finding Purpose in the Pause Book:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQKKZC8

Is there a special spark that's missing from your life? It could be a number of different things but vitality is something I've helped a number of women reclaim in their lives and I know what it's like to not have true health and vitality in your life. My guest today understands this concept more than most as well and is here to share her insights and experience.

Dr. Prudence Hall is a Perimenopause, Menopause, and Hormone expert and author of Radiant Again & Forever. We discuss the art of rejuvenative medicine, where to start getting your vitality back, menopause and libido, and more!

Time Stamps:

(0:42) Not Getting Out Of The Parking Lot Without Vitality

(2:30) Susanne Summer’s Forward

(5:12) Rejuvenative Medicine

(12:21) Horse Hormones

(21:07) Where To Start

(25:50) My Improvements with Bio-Identical Hormones

(27:55) Menopause and Libido

(53:35) Minimizing Cognitive Decline

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Free copy of Dr. Hall's Book, Radiant Again & Forever

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Dr. Hall's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drprudencehall

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My YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/@carolcovinofitness

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Finding Purpose in the Pause Book:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQKKZC8

Have you been contemplating making a change or pivot in your life but been holding yourself back using your age as an excuse? It's easy to stay comfortable and while it is more difficult to change as we age from a neurological perspective, we shouldn't let that hold us back from living the life we want to. Today's guest is going to share how to set goals and achieve them in midlife and beyond!

Jenna Capozzi is a strategic business coach, retreat host, marketing detective, and product marketing architect! In this episode, we discuss how men and women differ when it comes to perfectionism, how Jenna got started in Hollywood and how she made the pivot to what she's doing now, why less thinking and more doing is key, and much more!

Time Stamps:

(2:10) Being Bored In Life

(10:00) Getting On Stage

(16:30) From Hollywood To Helping Women Pivot

(28:20) Men vs Women and Perfectionism

(34:30) Writing My First Book

(38:50) Nike Ad Campaign

(42:48) Changes In Hollywood

(47:10) Meeting Martin Scorsese

(52:55) Don’t Think, Do

(56:54) Where To Find Jenna and Free Gift

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Website:

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Join The Waitlist For My Faith + Fitness Academy: https://carolcovino.lpages.co/faith-fitness/

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My YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/@carolcovinofitness

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Finding Purpose in the Pause Book:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQKKZC8

Have you wanted to start a yoga practice but feel intimated to walk into a studio for that first class? Been curious about yoga and wanting to learn more about it? Today's guest is an expert in the field who has been doing and teaching it for a long time and shares his story and insights with us!

David Procyshyn is the Founder of Do Yoga With Me, a Yoga and Meditation Instructor and a Stress and Anxiety Specialist. He has some incredible resources to share as well as his experience teaching yoga and the benefits it brings. He also coaches other coaches in yoga as well so he knows his stuff!

Time Stamps:

(0:45) Pain Into Purpose

(1:00) David’s Bio

(2:50) How David Found Yoga

(6:30) How Yoga Helps In Different Ways

(11:30) Silent Retreat and Focusing The Mind

(17:00) How Do Yoga With Me Is Different

(21:20) Exclusive Nature of Yoga

(28:45) Maintaining Calmness

(41:22) Training Other Yoga Teachers

(44:16) Advice To Starting Yoga

(47:38) Where To Find David

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Online Yoga Resource: https://www.doyogawithme.com/

Personal Website: https://davidprocyshyn.com/

Yoga Teacher Training: https://courses.doyogawithme.com/

Let Go of Anxiety and Fear 21-Day Program: https://courses.doyogawithme.com/courses/let-go-of-anxiety-and-fear

Freedom From Anxiety 21-Day Program (Launching Feb 3/25): https://courses.doyogawithme.com/courses/freedom-from-anxiety-master-class

Coupon Code for 20% off both Anxiety Programs: foreverfit

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Join The Waitlist For My Faith + Fitness Academy: https://carolcovino.lpages.co/faith-fitness/

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My YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/@carolcovinofitness

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Finding Purpose in the Pause Book:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQKKZC8

A difficult subject today to discuss but I feel it's important to have especially in the world we live in today. Some disturbing data and news is coming out around Uber, Lyft, and other ride share companies and its affecting women in many heartbreaking ways. 

In this episode, we'll discuss some of those statistics, why this is important for women of any age but especially our younger generation, practical safety tips I use, and much more.

Time Stamps:

(0:08) Challenging Subject Matter Today

(1:05) Faith + Fitness Academy Membership

(3:18) Safety For Women

(7:38) Ride Shares

(9:08) Statistics Around Uber Crime Instances

(14:50) Practical Safety Tips

(22:05) P Diddy Allegations

(23:38) Being Approached During My Contest Prep Days

(26:40) Please Share, Rate, and Review

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Join The Waitlist For My Faith + Fitness Academy: https://carolcovino.lpages.co/faith-fitness/

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My YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/@carolcovinofitness

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Finding Purpose in the Pause Book:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQKKZC8

For a long time, I thought weight loss and fat loss was a simple concept. Eat less, move more and everything else was an excuse. The more I've worked with now countless women, the more I have begun to understand not only the hormone side of body composition but the emotional and body trauma side of it as well. Today's guest is an expert around releasing inner trauma and finding peace in your life.

Jodi Geline is an Emotional Health Coach and Founder of The Flat Stomach Formula. She has over 19 years of experience and has helped over 500 women with inner trauma and find peace.

In this episode, we discuss how Jodi dealt with her own health issues early on, how to give your body what it needs to heal, methods for addressing trauma, and more!

Time Stamps:

(1:40) Atypical Reasons For Weight Loss Resistance

(4:15) Looking 9 Months Pregnant For 19 Years

(15:25) Giving Your Body Conditions To Heal

(21:08) Methods For Addressing Trauma

(32:05) “You’re Sensitive”

(48:33) Finding Inner Peace

(1:01:13) Where To Find Jodi

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Join The Waitlist For My Faith + Fitness Academy: https://carolcovino.lpages.co/faith-fitness/

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Quiz: http://peaceofmyheart.net/quiz/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodigeline

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/GreatHealthMastery

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolcovinofitness/

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My YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/@carolcovinofitness

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Finding Purpose in the Pause Book:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQKKZC8

While I am a proponent of changing lifestyle habits first and so is my guest, supplementation is important to fill in the gaps we may have. Through essential vitamins and minerals, we can enhance our quality of life and today's guest started his company all the way back in 1969.

Ron Beckenfeld is a Super-Ager, Health Expert, Founder and President of Continental Vitamin Company. When his dad developed Parkinson's in 1998, he developed Superior Source MicroLingual tablets that would dissolve on our under the tongue for those who can't swallow.

In this episode, we talk about the principles of aging optimally, Ron's favorite exercises, important supplements for women over 40, and more!

Time Stamps:

(3:02) Why 40 Is The Turning Point?  

(3:47) Gold’s Gym Back In The Day  

(8:09) Selling Supplements Out Of His Car  

(12:27) Support From Your Significant Other  

(18:32) Lifestyle Changes First  

(26:52) Favorite Exercises  

(31:52) Injuries and Hiring A Trainer  

(40:27) Important Supplements For Women Over 40  

(47:17) Where To Find Ron

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolcovinofitness/

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My YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/@carolcovinofitness

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Finding Purpose in the Pause Book:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQKKZC8