By Louise Valentine
Welcome to "Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause," the podcast that redefines your relationship with fitness, nutrition and hormonal changes.
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In this episode of Maximizing Fitness, Physique & Running Through Perimenopause, Louise Valentine, a world-leading Exercise Physiologist and Women's Integrative Health Practitioner, dives into female-specific health, nutrition and fitness, sharing expert insights from her Badass Breakthrough Academy group coaching session. She answers client questions on injury recovery, hormone health, supplement effectiveness, optimizing fitness, running and wellness during perimenopause.
Key topics include how to manage knee injuries, when to take rest seriously, and how to advocate for yourself in the medical system to get faster care. Louise also discusses the benefits and considerations of cold plunging, emphasizing its timing around strength training. Additionally, she explains how low-mileage yet strategic marathon training can still deliver outstanding results without exhausting your hormones.
With her wealth of experience in helping active women and runners, Louise provides science-backed advice on working with your body to enhance health, fitness and performance. This episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you thrive, whether you’re recovering from injury or aiming to optimize your health, performance and holistic well-being.
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Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(4:28) Knee injury rehab and advocating for medical care
(12:42) Are cold plunges beneficial for women?
(22:26) Low-volume marathon training for women
(31:39) Creatine for women: benefits and proper usage
(38:59) Outro
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In this episode, Louise shares expert advice on how women runners over 35 can adapt their training to match their changing hormones and physiology. As a multi award-winning leader in perimenopausal active women’s and runners’ fitness, she emphasizes that traditional training plans fall short and are often a root cause of frustrating symptoms, including health, fitness and expedited hormone decline.
Louise highlights the need for personalized training plans that consider your unique symptoms, health and nutrition history. Additionally, female-specific strategies focusing on "less is more" speed work, targeted tempo runs, and long-distance training change the game when looking to protect your energy, metabolism, body composition, performance and longevity in running. She stresses the importance of female-specific fueling both day-to-day and intraworkout to maintain energy, avoid burnout, and manage hormonal changes.
Mental health and emotional resilience are also crucial. Louise explores how emotional stress can affect race performance and introduces unique techniques combining foam rolling, visualization, vagus nerve support and adjusted strength training to support both mind and body.
With practical tips for protecting your physical and mental well-being, this episode empowers women to run stronger and healthier, whether you're chasing a personal best or simply love to run to protect your mental health and sanity!
Visit https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/ for our free nutrition guide, to book a FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULT & learn about our industry-leading 1:1 coaching program & results for active women age 35 & beyond.
Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(5:33) Common challenges for women runners in perimenopause
(7:14) Shifting training approaches for better results
(9:07) Key training components: speed workouts, tempo runs, long runs
(11:10) The importance of fueling for hormonal health
(13:50) Dangers of following pro-level training plans
(19:26) Mental health’s role in marathon performance
(23:37) Adjusting training for peak performance and hormone protection
(29:48) Outro
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In this episode, Louise, a leading expert in women's integrative health, fitness, and performance, introduces an exciting breakthrough in healthy aging and wellness: Holistic stem cell activation patches! She explores how this profound technology uses phototherapy to naturally stimulate the body’s healing mechanisms, promoting stem cell production, reducing inflammation, pain, incredible injury recovery, skin health and more!
Louise shares personal success stories from clients and her family, highlighting the wide-ranging benefits of the X39 patch, from wrinkle reduction to improved gut health, mental health, fitness and performance. These patches are drug-free, easy to use, and affordable, making them accessible for everyday use. Louise emphasizes the importance of holistic health and the body's natural ability to heal itself, positioning LifeWave as a tool to enhance longevity and vitality.
Louise also explains how combining different LifeWave patches can target specific health concerns, from autoimmune conditions to mitigating impacts of everyday stress, hormone decline, mold toxicity and more. Whether you're a wellness professional seeking solutions to support your clients or looking to improve your health, energy and longevity, this episode offers a clear guide to these effective, drug-free solutions.
Learn more, explore FAQs & order patches here: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/lifewave
Louise currently offers a free consult to ensure you are set up for success if you're interested in giving LifeWave patches a try. You'll be so glad you did!
Visit https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/ for our free nutrition guide, to book a FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULT & learn about our industry-leading 1:1 coaching program & results for active women age 35 & beyond.
Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(5:54) Overview of LifeWave and its phototherapy technology
(8:44) How X39 patch stimulates stem cell production
(10:29) Benefits for gut health and healing
(13:21) Importance of stem cells in aging and healing
(21:43) Success stories of family and clients using LifeWave
(36:00) Benefits of X39 for bone density and muscle health
(46:01) Expecations when earing the X39
(51:38) Additional patch recommendations and health benefits
(1:07:24) Outro
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Explore our How to Ditch Cravings & Overeating Masterclass & other mini courses here: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/store
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Visit https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/ for a free nutrition guide, to book a FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULT & learn about our industry-leading 1:1 coaching program & results for active women age 35 & beyond.
Episode 20: My Epic Career Journey & How I Turned My Health, Hormone, Fitness & Running Breakdowns Into Breakthroughs: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maximizing-fitness-physique-running-through-perimenopause/id1716725195?i=1000649161954
Episode 15: 3 Simple Steps to Overcome Feeling Blah, Anxious & Depressed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maximizing-fitness-physique-running-through-perimenopause/id1716725195?i=1000644609076
Curious about how rapid weight loss might be affecting your muscle and bone health? In this episode, Louise dives into the risks associated with popular GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, particularly for active women and runners going through perimenopause. Drawing from her 21 years of clinical experience, Louise—a leading expert for perimenopausal active women and runners—breaks down the myths and uncovers the truth about how, in certain contexts, weight loss medications and surgeries can do more harm than good. In fact, there are many unexpected consequences for active women and runners that even the medical community never saw coming!
Louise doesn’t just talk the talk; she also shares her personal struggles with hormonal imbalances, emotional eating, and how she’s navigated these challenges. You'll gain practical tips on overcoming late-night cravings, the importance of community support, and how to maintain healthy habits as your body changes.
This episode is a must-listen for any woman navigating perimenopause, fitness enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to stay healthy as they age. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your body and practical steps to enhance your wellness journey.
Episode Highlights:
(7:04) The impact of gastric sleeve surgery on fitness and nutrition
(8:19) The risks associated with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic
(10:28) Exercise effectiveness while on weight loss medications
(16:29) Practical nutrition strategies for women post-surgery
(24:36) Addressing overeating habits and their hormonal roots
(28:36) Personal story: Overcoming emotional eating triggers.
(36:26) Strategies for maintaining health and fitness in high-stress situations
(45:21) Outro
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Visit https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/ for a free nutrition guide, to book a FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULT and learn about our industry-leading 1:1 coaching Academy and results for active women and runners age 35 and beyond.
In this episode, fitness and women's integrative health industry leader Louise Valentine dives into little known yet essential strategies for active women and runners, especially those aged 35 and above. Get ready to align your fitness and nutrition strategy with your changing hormones! As a multi-award-winning physiologist and performance scientist, she recognizes and emphasizes the importance of understanding your female physiology to avoid common pitfalls like the cortisol steal, which can derail your fitness goals, exacerbate perimenopause symptoms and result in prevalent health diagnoses.
Louise provides actionable advice, including targeted nutrition and fitness strategies to maintain healthy hormone levels, optimal health and performance. She discusses why under-fueling, especially around morning exercise sessions, can lead to a cascade of hormonal imbalances, affecting everything from thyroid function to mental health, mood and body composition. She also explores the benefits of creatine supplementation and innovative methods to boost stem cell production for longevity. These are can't miss simple science-backed foundational strategies to enhance fitness and energy levels!
Whether you’re a runner, fitness enthusiast, or just looking to maintain a lean, healthy physique, this episode is packed with cutting-edge tips to help you thrive through perimenopause and beyond.
Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:42) Understanding the impact of hormones on women's health and fitness
(5:53) What is the cortisol steal, and why it matters
(9:04) Importance of morning routines and proper fueling
(16:26) Common fitness mistakes that worsen cortisol steal
(26:55) The critical role of protein and carbs in the morning
(30:47) Why intermittent fasting can be harmful for active women
(40:47) How traditional running plans can undermine hormonal health
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The luteal phase occurs right after ovulation (when our ovary releases an egg). It lasts about 14 days and ends when we get our period. Listen above to learn how it influences the amount of calories your body is burning, how you feel and your ability to adhere to fat loss or leaning out plans. When we understand how our female body works, it's so much easier to work with it to maximize our health and fitness success!
In this episode, we dive into the nuanced connection between female hormones and fat loss, exploring whether aligning fat loss efforts with the menstrual cycle can be beneficial. Louise, a multi-award-winning women's integrative health practitioner, performance scientist, and one of the world's leading Exercise Physiologists specializing in active women and recreational runners, points out that while some emerging research backs this method, it's not a universal solution. Key takeaways include the importance of understanding your body’s unique needs and recognizing when to adjust your nutrition and training to avoid counterproductive outcomes like cravings, excessive hunger, inability to concentrate, muscle loss, poor sleep and hormonal imbalances.
Listeners are encouraged to listen to their bodies, particularly during the luteal phase when cravings and hunger might increase due to higher calorie burning. The episode also highlights the value of a personalized approach—whether it’s toughing out a fat loss plan because a girl's got a timeline to look her best by or adjusting for more realistic and sustainable results, depending on your goals and your unique body's response. This advice is especially relevant for active women looking to maintain or improve their physique without compromising their overall health, vibrance or performance.
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The specific research paper, one of the most robust studies to date, referenced in this podcast: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39008822/
Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:22) The FAQ of syncing fat loss phases with the menstrual cycle
(5:10) Importance of quality research and the risks of following trends based on poor studies
(8:55) Managing fat loss during the luteal phase and listening to your body
(12:06) Balancing fat loss and endurance training
(18:57) Outro
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Ever wondered why your sleep quality takes a hit as you juggle an active lifestyle and the challenges of changing hormones, perimenopause and aging? Coach Amy, a leader in integrative health and fitness, opens up about her personal journey, shedding light on the struggles many women face, especially those 35 and older. She reveals how hormonal changes, demands as a busy mom, and stress impacted her sleep and the strategies she developed to reclaim restful nights—without relying on supplements or medication.
In this episode, Amy and Louise, a multi-award-winning women's health practitioner and performance scientist, explore how hormones, lifestyle habits, nutrition, and stress can disrupt quality sleep. Together, they offer practical, science-backed strategies combining the most cutting-edge female-specific science, integrative health and performance research to help you get back to restorative sleep, boost your energy, and feel like yourself again. Ready to understand your female body like never before? This episode is for you!
If you’re dealing with perimenopause hormone havoc, tired of waking without feeling rested, night sweats, or just want to optimize your health, this episode is full of actionable advice that can make a real difference in maximizing everything from your longevity to best fitness and running results. Be sure to check out the masterclass mentioned for an even deeper dive and exact strategies to superpower your best sleep, hormones and energy!
Visit https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/ for a free nutrition guide, to book a FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULT & learn about our industry-leading 1:1 coaching program & results for active women age 35 & beyond.
Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:55) Pre-podcast trailer
(9:34) Personal stories of sleep struggles and coping strategies
(11:31) Common misconceptions about perimenopause and sleep
(17:57) The importance of quality sleep in achieving health goals
(28:21) Hormonal imbalances and their impact on sleep
(35:14) Hormones and sleep: Understanding leptin, ghrelin, and cortisol
(49:16) The link between sleep and long-term brain health
(1:12:27) Troubleshooting common sleep issues like 3 a.m. wake-ups and hot flashes
(1:21:39) Outro
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In this client success story, Louise interviews Dr. Ann, a dedicated physician, wife, mother, and avid runner. Dr. Ann shares her inspiring journey through perimenopause, highlighting how the Breaking Through Wellness holistic fitness, integrative women's health and nutrition program helped her learn how to work with her changing female physiology despite a demanding schedule. Dr. Ann shares her story of going from sluggish running, slowing down, muscle loss, discouraging fatigue and questioning her body's ability to age strong to her inspiring break through to peak physical health and performance to maximize perimenopause with confidence, strength and vitality!
Key insights include the importance of individualized fitness plans that work with changing hormones and not against them, the power of female-specific nutrition, lifting, and learning simple science-based holistic wellness strategies for maintaining a high-performance lifestyle despite a busy life. Through consistent dedication to strategic workouts and nutrition strategies, the women of Breaking Through Wellness achieve renewed energy, remarkable fitness gains, increased strength, and a leaner physique without the unwanted bulk.
They also talk about holistic strategies that optimize running performance and longevity. From overcoming historical injuries with tailored running-specific exercises to the importance of mental resilience and community support, these success stories highlight the profound impact of investing in self-care. They share practical advice and resources, encouraging women to prioritize their health and witness the ripple effect on their families.
Tune in for an empowering discussion on rewriting recreational women's running from surviving to thriving through perimenopause, aging with confidence, and ditching hormone havoc for good!
Visit https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/ for a free nutrition guide and to book a FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULT to learn about our industry-leading 1:1 coaching program and results for active women and runners age 35 and beyond.
Take the strength and injury prevention for female runners mini course Dr. Ann started with here: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/store
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Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(4:02) Overview of the program’s modules and their impact
(9:30) The holistic approach and its benefits on physical and mental health
(11:18) Addressing historic injuries and the program's impact on pain reduction
(16:53) The importance of personalized coaching and listening to the body
(19:05) The power of nutrition in improving performance and energy levels
(23:23) Overcoming obstacles and achieving personal records
(28:54) Adapting the program to high-stress life events
(35:20) Encouragement for women feeling stuck in their fitness journey
(37:35) Outro
Tune in weekly to "Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for a simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!
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Links to Resources Mentioned:
Visit https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/ for a free nutrition guide, to book a FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULT & learn about our industry-leading 1:1 coaching program & results for active women age 35 & beyond.
Find our Maximize Your Gut Health Masterclass here: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/offers/tKTJYVjP/checkout
Find our Strength & Injury Prevention for Women Runners Mini Course here: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/offers/NvSGXnLm/checkout
Save 20% on Kion’s science-backed products, like Kion Aminos & Clean Protein, here: https://www.getkion.com/pages/maximizing
Find Louise’s Best-Selling Mindset Book, The Art of Breaking Through, on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4bIFifZ
Find our blog, “Long Run Fueling Strategies That Change the Game Age 35 & Beyond” here: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/blog/long-run-fueling-strategies-that-change-the-game-age-35-beyond
In this empowering episode, we address a common concern for women runners over 35: maintaining your running identity amidst hormonal changes. Our host, Louise, a seasoned holistic practitioner and women's health coach, dispels the myth that aging and hormonal shifts signal the end of a vigorous running life.
Packed with actionable advice, this episode helps you stay strong, resilient, and injury-free. Learn essential nutritional strategies for hormonal health, understand the vital role of gut health in overall wellness and running efficiency, and explore techniques to manage cortisol levels and stress. Louise also shares the inspiring story of Dr. Anne, a remarkable runner in her 50s, who continues to achieve personal bests and defy the odds.
Whether you're facing early perimenopause or just want to optimize your running as you age, this podcast offers the guidance you need. Tune in to redefine your running journey and embrace a future of strong, empowered running.
Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(3:54) Importance of running for mental health and maintaining identity
(7:05) Strategies for mitigating hormonal changes and running injuries
(8:50) Core concepts for strong running: Nutrition, gut health, and fueling strategies
(16:22) Stress management techniques for runners
(20:24) The impact of total toxic load on hormones and running performance
(25:05) Shifting identity and goals as a runner over 35
(28:55) Resetting PRs and embracing new challenges post-menopause
(32:47) Outro
Tune in weekly to "Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for a simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!
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In this insightful episode, Louise demystifies common nutrition myths that often hinder wellness-minded women from achieving their fitness goals. Drawing from her extensive experience coaching a diverse range of individuals—from top athletes to everyday women—she tackles misconceptions about dairy, whey protein, meat, and fruit.
Louise highlights the benefits of high-quality whey protein and the importance of understanding gut health for enhancing body composition and overall well-being. She offers practical advice on ensuring adequate protein intake and suggests plant-based brands like Truvani and amino acid supplements like Kion Aminos for optimal muscle recovery and absorption.
She also emphasizes the value of incorporating fruits and dairy into a balanced diet, stressing that bio-individuality and mindful eating are crucial for managing blood sugar and inflammation.
Tune in to learn how to make informed choices that support your body composition, recovery, and overall well-being, without falling into the trap of restrictive diets.
Visit https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/ for a free nutrition guide, to book a FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULT & learn about our industry-leading 1:1 coaching program & results for active women age 35 & beyond.
Link to save 20% on Kion Aminos, Clean Protein Powder & more https://www.getkion.com/pages/maximizing
Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Introduction and overview of three key nutrition myths
(3:29) Myth #1: Dairy and whey protein are inflammatory
(7:28) Deep dive into the benefits of high-quality dairy and whey protein
(10:57) Myth #2: Meat is bad, and plant-based is the only way
(13:31) Discussion on the importance of meat for hormone health and muscle recovery
(20:27) Myth #3: Fruit is bad due to fructose
(23:21) Practical advice on how to incorporate fruit into a balanced diet
(28:17) Outro
Tune in weekly to "Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for a simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!
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