You've been tracking your cycle, adjusting your workouts, and following the rules. Yet it still isn't working. Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD in integrative physiology, breaks down what the science actually says about cycle syncing for women over 40 and the answer might surprise you. 

Could everything you've been told about training around your cycle be completely wrong?

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 

• Does cycle syncing actually improve workout results for women?

• Should you train harder in the follicular phase when estrogen is high?

• Do women in perimenopause need different training rules?

• Can you build muscle at any rep range or do you need to lift heavy?

• Is fasted training bad for women's hormones and adrenal health?

• Does caffeine before a fasted workout raise cortisol to dangerous levels?

• How much protein do perimenopausal women actually need per day?

• Is there a minimum protein threshold per meal for muscle building?

• Why is belly fat harder to lose after 40 and what actually works?

• Do you need zone two training for mitochondrial health in perimenopause?

• Can machine weights build as much muscle as free weights?

• What is the best exercise strategy for bone density in midlife women?

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Cycle Syncing Myths: What Women Need to Know

02:41 Does Your Cycle Phase Actually Affect Performance?

07:54 Perimenopause Training: What Actually Needs to Change

09:08 Do Women Over 40 Need to Lift Heavier for Muscle Growth?

16:31 Machines vs. Free Weights: What's Best for Women?

19:16 HIIT vs. Zone 2 After 40: Which One Do You Actually Need?

26:48 Should You Train Fasted for Muscle Growth and Fat Loss?

36:34 Bone Density After 40: Best Exercises to Protect It

44:26 How Much Protein Do Perimenopausal Women Actually Need?47:45 Belly Fat After 40: Why It Changes and How to Lose It

51:13 Exercise vs. Diet for Fat Loss: Which Moves the Needle?

54:13 Carbs After 40: Should You Fear Them?

56:47 The Empowering Truth About Exercise for Women Over 40

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what’s actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Known for her evidence-based approach and myth-busting voice, Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple is a trusted educator helping women cut through misinformation in female fitness and nutrition. She's a co-owner of the MASS Research Review and a sought-after speaker for podcasts, media, and educational platforms committed to science-backed health content.

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I'm sharing the framework I built after hitting my own rock bottom when I faced hospitalisation, clinical depression, and complete burnout. It's what I now use with every high-performing woman who comes to me exhausted, stuck, and doing everything right with nothing to show for it. And once you understand it, you'll never think about your energy, your training, or your body the same way again.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• What is the performance gap and why does it close in midlife?

• Why does belly fat increase even when you're eating less?

• How does muscle loss drive insulin resistance and visceral fat?

• What is BDNF and how does strength training boost brain performance?

• Can resistance training reduce depression symptoms?

• Why is muscle mass a predictor of all-cause mortality?

• What does a high-performance training week actually look like?

• How much protein do women in midlife actually need?

• Why is skipping a protein-rich breakfast one of the most common mistakes?

• What is the BioSyncing Method and how does it raise your physiological floor?

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what’s actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

👉 https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/

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ABOUT THE HOST

Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.

Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out.

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Longevity expert Dr. Valter Longo dives deep into the science behind the Fasting Mimicking Diet and why it holds a significant edge over traditional water-only fasting. 

Dr. Longo explains how the FMD is engineered to trigger cellular cleanup while providing essential nutrients that protect muscle mass and maintain gut integrity—avoiding the leaky gut risks seen in water-only trials

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Safety and Compliance: Unlike water-only fasting, which can cause hypotension and hypoglycaemia, the FMD is designed to be safer and much easier for the average person to complete.

Gut Health Protection: Emerging research suggests that water-only fasting can actually increase leaky gut symptoms in mice

Muscle Maintenance: The FMD utilises specific carbon sources like glycerol to support glucose production, which prevents the body from breaking down muscle tissue for energy during the fast.

Psychological Reset: Beyond the biology, the five-day protocol serves as a powerful psychological stop sign

2:10 The Leaky Gut Discovery

4:54 Training the Teenage Brain

6:22 The Power of the Pause

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what’s actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

👉 https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/

ABOUT THE HOST

Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.

Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out.

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If you’re in midlife and feeling mentally stretched with brain fog, poor sleep or constant stress, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening.

In this episode, I’m joined by neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood to explore how stress, hormones, recovery and lifestyle shape your brain after 40 and what actually makes a difference.

This is a clear, practical conversation for women who want to protect their focus, memory and long-term brain health.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• What a “healthy brain” actually means in real life

• Why lack of control drives burnout

• How high-demand jobs affect dementia risk differently depending on control

• Why education and cognitive stimulation protect against decline

• What really happens to the brain during perimenopause

• The link between vasomotor symptoms, sleep and brain fog

• How creatine supports brain energetics (and dosing guidelines)

• Why leg strength predicts processing speed and dementia risk

• How sleep clears metabolic waste from the brain

• Why improving one habit can improve multiple brain pathways

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro Stress, Burnout & Recovery: Why Your Brain Needs Rest to Adapt

01:22 What Defines a Healthy Brain?

03:10 The Demands on the Midlife Female Brain

08:00 Why Lack of Control (Not Just Stress) Increases Dementia Risk

10:34 Can You Improve Brain Function Later in Life? Neuroplasticity Explained

17:15 Decision Fatigue & Cognitive Load: The Hidden Brain Tax on Women

20:47 Brain Fog in Perimenopause: Hormones, Sleep & Cognitive Changes

27:34 Nutrient Deficiencies That Affect Brain Function (Iron, Vitamin D & B Vitamins)

28:55 Creatine for Brain Health: Memory, Depression & Cognitive Performance

37:19 Depression & Dementia Risk: What the Research Shows

39:53 Leg Strength & Brain Health: Why Lower Body Power Predicts Cognitive Function

46:32 Exercise After Poor Sleep: Why HIIT Can Restore Focus

50:19 The Glymphatic System: How Sleep Cleans the Brain

56:04 The “One Domino” Habit That Improves Brain Health

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what’s actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

👉 https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/

A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible:

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Tommy Wood, PhD, is a neuroscientist and athletic performance coach. He is a host of the “Better Brain Fitness” podcast and author of “The Stimulated Mind: Future-Proof Your Brain from Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any Age,” which will be released March 24 and is available for preorder now.

Website: https://www.drtommywood.com/

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Book: https://www.drtommywood.com/stimulated-mind

Angela and special guest Dr. Darshan Shah, look at the polarising world of cardiovascular health, specifically demystifying the role of LDL cholesterol. 

They challenge the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to statins, arguing that heart health must be viewed through the lens of individual biology—where factors like inflammation, genetic risk, and lifestyle can make the same LDL level a non-issue for one person and a crisis for another

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

02:37 The Tale of Two Patients: A comparison of a healthy gym-goer with high LDL/zero plaque versus a high-stress professional with lower LDL/significant plaque.

04:13 Modern Biomarkers: A breakdown of the specific tests to ask for, including ApoB, HS-CRP, and the Clearly cardiovascular scan.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what’s actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

👉 https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/

ABOUT THE HOST

Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.

Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out.

CONTACT DETAILS

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If you’re entering perimenopause and suddenly noticing more abdominal fat, higher cholesterol, poorer sleep or increased anxiety, you’re not imagining it.

In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Sarah Berry to unpack what actually changes in women’s cardiometabolic health during the menopause transition

We explore why premenopausal women are often metabolically protected compared to men, what shifts during perimenopause, and how declining estrogen impacts fat distribution, blood glucose control, inflammation and cholesterol.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Why cardiometabolic health often worsens during perimenopause

• When visceral fat redistribution typically begins

• The role of estrogen in fat storage, cholesterol and inflammation

• Whether hormone therapy protects against abdominal fat gain

• How glucose dips can drive an extra 300+ calories per day

• What ApoB really means and why it matters beyond LDL

• The truth about seed oils, saturated fat and cardiovascular risk

• Why soy isoflavones work for some women but not others

• How replacing typical snacks with almonds predicted a 30% drop in cardiovascular risk

05:01 Does Hormone Therapy Protect Against Visceral Fat & Cholesterol Changes?

13:42 How to Improve Your Gut Microbiome through Diet

27:39 Saturated Fat Explained: Butter vs Yogurt & The Food Matrix

45:31 Eating Speed, Late-Night Meals & Metabolic Health in Midlife

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what’s actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

👉 https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/

A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible:

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Professor Sarah Berry is a Professor of Nutritional Sciences at King’s College London and Chief Scientist at ZOE. She leads large-scale research on personalised nutrition, metabolic health and how individuals respond differently to food, including the global PREDICT studies.

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ABOUT THE HOST

Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.

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Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

If you are waking at 2:00 AM wide awake, mind racing and calculating how little sleep you have left, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I unpack what is really driving the 2:00 AM wake up in women over 35. This is rarely a sleep hygiene problem. And it is not that you are bad at switching off. In most cases, it is a hormonal and metabolic cascade showing up as a sleep issue.

We explore why alcohol fragments the second half of sleep, even if it helps you fall asleep, how declining progesterone affects GABA and your ability to buffer stress overnight, and why under fuelling at dinner can trigger a 2:00 AM cortisol spike through blood sugar dips.

I also share the exact dinner tweak and evening wind down stack I use personally and with clients, plus the CAP formula to stop your brain rehearsing tomorrow at 2:00 AM.

This is a practical, physiology first episode for high performing women who are tired of being told to just relax and want to address the real root cause.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

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ABOUT THE HOST

Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.

Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out.

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Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Download my free Ultimate Guide to Creatine for Women here: https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/creatine-guide 

What if creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders—but a potent, research-backed tool for women’s health, performance, and longevity? Angela sits down with Darren Candow, a leading expert on creatine and Professor and Director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory at the University of Regina, Canada. Together, they unpack the groundbreaking science behind one of the most misunderstood supplements. From brain energetics and mood stability to bone density, fat loss, and anti-aging, this is your comprehensive guide to creatine beyond the gym.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Creatine for Cognitive Health: It crosses the blood-brain barrier slowly but significantly, especially under stress or sleep deprivation.

Dosage Evolution: 10g/day may be optimal for full muscle, brain, and bone saturation.

Bone Health & Aging: Combined with resistance training, creatine may help preserve bone density, especially post-menopause.

Body Composition Benefits: Contrary to myth, creatine reduces body fat over time and improves lean mass, even in women.

TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS:

⁠3:33⁠ – Creatine’s impact on fat loss, strength, and performance in women

⁠7:31⁠ – Recovery, overtraining & HRV: how creatine supports your nervous system

⁠13:31⁠ – Creatine for mood, mental health, and inflammation

⁠22:03⁠ – Muscle breakdown: why women respond differently than men

⁠31:25⁠ – Supercharge brain performance

⁠47:43⁠ – Creatine and sleep: timing, dosage, and recovery benefits

⁠55:13⁠ – Final verdict: What dose actually works—and is it safe?

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Darren G. Candow, Ph.D., CSEP-CEP, FISSN is a Professor and Director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory, Director of Research for the Athlete Health and Performance Initiative and past Associate Dean-Graduate Studies and Research in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina, Canada. Dr. Candow has published > 150 peer-refereed journal manuscripts (h-index: 49, i10-index: 107), received > $2 million in research support, and supervised over 20 MSc and PhD students.

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Angela talks to Professor Stuart Philips, who challenges the long-standing "Anabolic Window" myth, revealing that muscle sensitivity to protein actually lasts up to 48 hours post-exercise rather than a mere 30-minute window. 

The conversation cuts through the noise of modern protein obsession, establishing that while the RDA is a baseline, the true sweet spot for muscle synthesis lies between 1.2g and 1.6g per kilogram of body weight.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

TIMESTAMPS

[01:50] The confusion between calculating protein

[03:52] The "Baking the Cake" analogy

[05:54] Debunking the idea that you can only absorb 20g of protein at a time.

[07:18] Addressing Anabolic Resistance and protein needs for women in menopause.

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ABOUT THE HOST

Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.

Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out.

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This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

If you’re in midlife and suddenly feel like fat loss has become harder overnight, despite training, eating well, and doing what used to work, this episode is for you.

Today I’m joined by Bill Campbell, PhD to unpack what the research actually shows about menopause, body composition, and “weight loss resistance”. We explore why some women gain body fat during this transition while others don’t, why hormone therapy isn’t a guaranteed fix, and the small but powerful lifestyle factors (movement, sleep, protein) that can quietly shift results.

This is a practical, evidence-based conversation for women who lift, care about their health, and want clarity; not clichés.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Why menopause-related fat gain doesn’t happen to everyone

• The 2–3 year window where body fat gain seems most likely

• Why hormone therapy helps some women but not others

• How daily movement (NEAT) drops in midlife without you noticing

• The difference between training for muscle vs strength

• Why lifting shouldn’t be treated as “calorie-burning cardio”

• How much protein is actually supported by research (and why many women under-eat it)

• Why poor sleep can create real weight-loss resistance

• Whether fasted training makes any difference for body composition

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Menopause Weight Gain: Why It Happens to Some Women (But Not All)

03:41 Can Hormone Therapy Reverse Menopause Weight Gain?

10:23 DEXA vs InBody in Midlife: What My Results Revealed (And Why It Matters)

15:29 What Is the Final Menstrual Period (FMP) & When Is Fat Gain Most Likely?

20:46 Midlife Fat Gain & NEAT: The Activity Decline No One Notices

25:29 “I Just Have a Slow Metabolism” — Is Body Type to Blame?

28:02 Should You Lift Heavy or Light? The Truth About Reps, Fat Loss & Muscle

34:26 How Much Protein Do Midlife Women Actually Need?

40:11 Sleep Deprivation and Fat Gain: Can Poor Sleep Cause Weight-Loss Resistance?

46:02 Protein Timing vs Total Daily Intake: What Matters Most?

48:26 Fasted Workouts: Helpful or Harmful in Midlife?

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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• Stride - Find out your biological age and how your daily habits are influencing it with DNA, bloodwork and microbiome testing with a Stride One membership - visit https://www.getstride.com/angela/ for 10% off• Mitopure - Supercharge your energy and upgrade your mitochondria: http://timeline.com/ANGELA | Enter code ANGELA to save 10%ABOUT THE GUEST

Bill Campbell, PhD is a professor and leading body composition researcher specialising in fat loss, muscle gain, resistance training, and protein intake. His recent work focuses on how the menopause transition affects active women, combining laboratory research with practical strategies women can actually apply.

Website: https://www.billcampbellphd.com

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

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