Cholesterol has long been labeled the enemy—but for women over 40, the story is far more complex. Kim unpacks the truth about what really drives cholesterol levels, how menopause and hormones change the equation, and what small daily choices can protect your heart and energy for the long haul. She also shares her own family story with high cholesterol, the latest research on women and cardiovascular disease, and easy, realistic ways to lower LDL, raise HDL, and improve heart health naturally. 

 

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Welcome to Her Season of Strength—where women over 40 reclaim their bodies, their energy, and their voices, without apologies. I’m Kim Duffy—registered dietitian, personal trainer, mom, and your biggest hype woman when it comes to aging like you mean it. 

This show isn’t about chasing skinny or counting wrinkles. It’s about building real strength—physical, emotional, and hormonal. Each week, I’ll share straight-talking nutrition tips, sustainable fitness strategies, and conversations that help you feel powerful in your skin once again. 

Menopause is not an ending, it is only the beginning. This is your season of strength. 

 

📝 Here are a few things Kim covers: 

• Her personal story of lifelong borderline cholesterol and family genetics 
• Why high cholesterol doesn’t automatically mean high risk 
• What cholesterol actually is—and why your body needs it 
• The role of estrogen and menopause in raising LDL and lowering HDL 
• Eye-opening research on women, cardiovascular disease, and heart attack risk after 50 
• The real causes of high cholesterol: genetics, hormones, diet, and lifestyle 
• What numbers matter most on your lab panel and how to interpret them 
• Practical ways to lower LDL and triglycerides and raise HDL naturally 
• How fiber, omega-3s, strength training, and stress management impact your heart 
• Small, realistic changes to make this week for better heart health 
• An invitation to join the no-obligation Fit After 50+ interest list for early access and incentives 

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