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Episode 175: Midlife Reawakening 

For too long, women have been told that midlife is a crisis. That menopause marks decline, invisibility, and the shrinking of our lives.

But here’s the truth: midlife is not an ending-  it’s a reawakening.

In this episode of the Goddess Got Goals Podcast, I’m unpacking the idea of the Midlife Reawakening and why menopause is actually a time of rebirth, rediscovery, and remembering who you truly are beneath the labels.

🌙 Inside this episode, we explore:

• The Triple Goddess Evolution and the often-forgotten Guardian stage (thanks to the work of Jean Shinoda Bolen and other goddess scholars)
• Why midlife isn’t about fading away, but about shedding old roles and reclaiming your power
• How this season of life calls you to rise as a Warrior Goddess — unapologetic, strong, and fully alive
• The liberating shift that happens when you strip away the labels of mother, daughter, caretaker and finally step into YOU

This is your permission slip to stop seeing midlife as decline, and instead embrace it as a sacred invitation to rise.

✨ Listen now and join the conversation inside our free Facebook community, the Warrior Goddess Tribe → www.warriorgodesskettlebelltraining.com/tribe 

Because midlife isn’t the end of the story… it’s the start of your most powerful chapter yet. 🔥

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If you’ve ever struggled with cravings, energy crashes, or stubborn belly fat, your blood sugar may be the missing link. In this episode, we break down why balanced blood sugar is the foundation for fat loss over 40—and why you can’t out-exercise a rollercoaster of insulin spikes and crashes.

We’ll talk about:

• Why stable blood sugar supports your metabolism, hormone balance, and fat-burning potential.
• How perimenopause changes your insulin sensitivity—and what that means for your energy, hunger, and fat storage.
• The simple nutrition strategies I use with my clients to reduce cravings, avoid afternoon slumps, and unlock sustainable fat loss.
• Why “hangry” is your body’s SOS signal—not a lack of willpower.
• How eating the right food, at the right time, for the right reason changes everything.

If you want to stop riding the blood sugar rollercoaster and finally work with your body instead of against it, this one’s a must-listen.

Resources & Links:

- Access a sample of our Lazy Chef Power Bowl Builder

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- Unlock the code. The Perimenopause Fatloss Formula

www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/code

-  Ready to shape your body, boost your energy, and balance your hormones? 

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Forget creams, collagen, or chasing weight loss — want to know one of the most powerful predictors of healthy aging?

It’s leg strength.

In this episode, Lisa dives deep into why your lower body holds the key to long-term independence, hormone balance, fat-burning power, and even longevity. We’ll break down the science-backed reasons why strong legs matter more than ever after 40 and how to train them effectively (without spending hours in the gym).

You’ll learn:

• The surprising connection between leg strength and lifespan
• Why losing lower body strength = faster aging (especially for women)
• How building muscle in your legs supports metabolism, hormones, and fat loss
• What CURVY-style training is (and how it targets your Wonder Curves)
• How to build leg strength with kettlebells — at home, in under 30 mins

Research Mentioned:
A 2019 study from the Journal of Gerontology found that leg strength is strongly associated with brain health and mobility as we age, and may even predict future cognitive decline and risk of falls. Simply put — strong legs = longer life and more independence.

✨ Want to actually do this, not just learn about it?
Inside the Sexy Strong program, you’ll train with our signature CURVY workouts to shape your Wonder Curves — especially your legs and glutes. These are the workouts we use inside the app to help you build real strength, burn fat, and feel powerful in your body again.

🎯 Join the Sexy Strong today → www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/sexystrong

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Episode 172: Rest Shaming – Why We Feel Guilty for Slowing Down

Have you ever felt guilty for taking a nap? Or judged yourself for not doing more?

In this episode, we're unpacking rest shaming—that internal (and external) voice that says rest is lazy, indulgent, or selfish.

We’ll explore:

• 😰 Why we feel guilty for slowing down
• 🧠 The neurological + hormonal cost of constant “go mode”
• 🔥 How patriarchy and productivity culture have shaped women’s rest habits
• 💬 The difference between true rest vs. “scrolling on the couch”
• 🛌 What The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington reveals about rest, sleep, and reclaiming our energy
• ✨ How rest can be a radical, healing, and sacred act

This is not just about sleep.
It’s about worthiness, permission, and remembering you don’t have to earn your rest.

🎧 Listen now and discover why reclaiming rest is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health, hormones, and healing.

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What if one supplement could help you build muscle, boost your brain, and support your hormones—without turning you into a bodybuilder?

In this episode, we’re lifting the lid on creatine—one of the most researched and misunderstood supplements out there—and why it might be the missing link in your perimenopausal strength journey.

You’ll learn:

• ✅ What creatine is (and what it isn’t—spoiler: it’s not a steroid)
• 💪 How it helps you build muscle, strength, and power at any age
• 🧠 The surprising benefits for brain health, memory, and mood
• 🌿 Why women over 40 often don’t get enough naturally
• 🚫 Myths about water retention, kidney health, and bulkiness—debunked

We also touch on:

• How to take it (dosage + timing)
• Who should and shouldn’t use it
• Why it’s a powerful tool—not a magic pill

🧪 Want to go deeper?
I’ve created a free mini training and guide on the best supplements for women over 40:
👉 www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/supplements

🎧 Tune in and discover how to support your strength and energy with science—not stress.

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170: The Power of Neutrality

How removing judgment from food and fitness can set you free.

What if food wasn’t good or bad?
What if rest wasn’t lazy and exercise wasn’t punishment?

In this episode, I dive into the power of neutrality—how taking the emotional charge out of our choices creates space for real, lasting transformation. This mindset shift allows us to make decisions about eating, training, and self-care based on what serves us, not what shames us.

We’ll explore:

• Why moralizing food and fitness keeps you stuck in guilt cycles
• How neutrality helps you navigate perimenopause, chronic pain, ADHD, and real-life energy dips
• The difference between “this is bad” vs. “this isn’t working for me right now”
• Why neutrality is a missing link in long-term consistency

You’ll walk away with tools to release the all-or-nothing mindset and finally build a relationship with wellness that feels empowering and sustainable.

✨ If you’re tired of feeling guilty for what you eat or how little you’ve trained, this episode will set you free.

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169: Losing 101lbs with Jill Keith

In this special podcast interview I chat with our now Community Coach Jill after she shared with me she has lost 101lbs in the Sexy Strong Program.

Come listen to her journey here and then join us both inside the Sexy Strong program.

www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/sexystrong

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Episode 168: Strong at Home – The Perimenopause Kettlebell Fix

If you’re a woman over 40 navigating the hormonal chaos of perimenopause, this one’s for you.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why short, smart kettlebell workouts from home are one of the most powerful tools for women in midlife. This isn’t about pushing harder, going longer, or keeping up with the 20-somethings at the gym. It’s about building lean muscle, boosting metabolism, and protecting your joints—without burnout.

You’ll learn:

• Why traditional fitness advice often fails women over 40
• How short kettlebell training supports hormone health, strength, and energy
• Why working out at home can help you stay consistent and injury-free
• How strength training is sacred—and essential—for midlife transformation
• Why now is the BEST time to begin

🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward feeling strong, steady, and super in your own skin.

⚡️ And P.S.—Today is the final day to join Superhero School!

Let me be your coach and guide you through 6 days of transformation from home. Tap the link in the show notes or go to 

www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/school

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167: The Power of a Workout Buddy

You know what used to really throw me off track?

Thinking I had to do it all alone.

That if I just had more willpower, more motivation, more discipline… I’d finally get strong, stay consistent, and feel like myself again.

But here’s what actually changed everything:

👉 Having an accountability buddy.

Someone to check in with.
To share the wins and the wobbles.
To remind me who I am on the days I forget.

In this week’s new podcast episode, I’m sharing:

⚡ Why women over 40 need support more than strict routines
⚡ The science behind accountability (hint: success rates up to 95%!)
⚡ How having a fitness or habit buddy changes your brain and your results
⚡ Easy ways to find (or become) the right kind of accountability partner
⚡ Why we train together in Superhero School—and why that makes it work

💥 You’re not weak for needing support.
You’re wise for building it into your life.

🎧 Listen now to Episode 167: The Power of a Workout Buddy

And if you want ME as your coach and accountability partner?
👊 Superhero School VIP is now available: 

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And upgrade to VIP for only $27

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Stop Shrinking, Start Building.

Why strength—not smallness—is the real goal, and how building your body builds your life

• “Let’s talk about something radical…
  Not shrinking yourself. Not trying to disappear.
  Not trying to weigh less, eat less, be less.”
• For decades, women have been taught to equate smaller with better.
• But here’s the truth: Shrinking yourself—physically, emotionally, socially—doesn’t make you safer. It makes you disappear.
• In this episode, I’m calling out the cultural and internalized BS that keeps us small—and inviting you to build something far more powerful: muscle, confidence, and presence.

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