What if the best your body has ever looked and felt hasn't happened yet?

Most women over 40 spend their energy trying to get back to something — a number on the scale, the way they looked before kids, before the chaos, before life got complicated. But what if that's the wrong target entirely?

In today's episode, Andrew makes the case that the most powerful, confident, capable version of your body is not in your past. It's built right now, with the right strategy, in the body you actually have today.

This isn't a pep talk. It's a plan.

Andrew breaks down exactly why women over 40 have more potential than they've been told, what's actually been standing in the way, and the step-by-step approach his clients use to build bodies they are genuinely proud of — not in spite of being over 40, but because of everything this season of life has to offer.

If you've been waiting to feel good in your body again, stop waiting. This episode is your starting point.

In this episode:

You haven't peaked. You're just getting started.

Come tell me what resonated — I'm on Instagram and I read every single message: instagram.com/Iamandrewblakey

If you're doing everything "right" and still exhausted, this episode is for you.

So many women over 40 are tired — not just end-of-day tired, but bone-deep, wake-up-exhausted, can't-get-through-the-afternoon tired. And too often they're told by their doctors: "You're just getting older. Deal with it." Today's guest refuses to accept that answer.

Dr. Paul Hrkal is a naturopathic doctor with a specialty in neurology, hormonal health, and weight loss support. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, Dr. Paul takes a systems biology approach — looking at how your hormones, sleep, gut, stress response, and nutrition all communicate with each other to either generate energy or drain it. He's worked with hundreds of women navigating perimenopause and menopause, and he's the creator of the 6-Week Energy Reset Program — a step-by-step framework to help you understand and rebuild your energy from the ground up.

In this episode, Andrew and Dr. Paul dig into why low energy is one of the most overlooked — and most misdiagnosed — health challenges women face after 40, and what you can actually do about it.

In this episode, Andrew Blakey sits down with life pivot and reinvention coach Alexis Doss to unpack a grounded, emotional, identity-driven approach to manifestation — not the Instagram version, but a blend of tough love, nervous system work, and practical tools for real change.

They explore how manifestation operates in the brain (RAS), why people resist change, fear of success, identity shifts, and how to build momentum toward health, relationships, and career reinvention. This episode is part one of a two-part conversation; listeners are encouraged to follow for part two and join the Blakey Breakthrough waitlist.

Think aging means getting weaker, slower, and softer? Think again.

Most people over 40 focus on eating clean and doing cardio—but they’re ignoring the most powerful anti-aging tool available: muscle.

In this episode, I break down exactly why muscle is your best insurance policy for staying lean, strong, pain-free, and independent as you age. You’ll learn:

✅ What happens to your body if you don’t strength train after 40

Whether you’re starting from scratch or getting back into a routine, this episode will give you the knowledge—and the motivation—to build strength that lasts a lifetime.

🎧 The Midlife Sleep Fix With Alanna Mcginn

If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, “Somewhere along the way… I lost myself,” you’re not alone.

So many people over 40 wake up one day realizing they’ve been running for years — from responsibilities, from expectations, from emotions they never made space to feel. And the scariest part isn’t slowing down… it’s what you might find when you finally do.

In this episode, artist and Arting Around founder Julia Antimirova gets brutally honest about starting over, feeling empty, being a beginner at an age where you feel like you “should” have everything figured out, and what it actually takes to rebuild who you are.

This is a conversation for anyone who:

Feels disconnected from themselves

Has spent years staying “busy” to avoid feeling anything real

Forgot what it’s like to do something just for them

Is afraid to try because vulnerability feels like exposure

Hasn’t felt truly present in a long time

Wants to feel alive, inspired, and grounded again

We talk about the kind of vulnerability that makes your chest tighten — the kind that comes from sitting in silence, from facing yourself, from creating something and risking someone not understanding it.

This episode isn’t really about art.

Menopause isn’t the end of your vitality — it’s the opportunity to rewrite how you live, move, and feel. In this episode, Andrew sits down with Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky, a leading women’s-health and menopause practitioner, to talk about what really happens to your body during this transition and how to take back control through lifestyle, movement, and mindset.

They dive deep into the real-life struggles women face in midlife — from sleep issues and brain fog to weight gain and mood changes — and unpack what actually works to manage them. Dr. Jen shares science-backed strategies on navigating this transition naturally, building strength and resilience, and creating daily habits that help you feel like yourself again.

If you’ve ever felt lost, tired, or dismissed when it comes to menopause, this conversation will remind you that you’re not broken — and that thriving through this stage is absolutely possible.

In this deep-dive episode, sleep expert Alanna McGinn joins host Andrew Blakey to unpack the truth about sleep debt, recovery, and how midlife changes the way we rest.

You’ll learn:

Whether you’ve been waking up exhausted, tossing and turning at 3 a.m., or just want to optimize your recovery as you age, this episode gives you the tools to reclaim your nights — and your days. 🌙

🎧 Listen to more episodes of The Aging Grace Podcast for expert conversations on longevity, strength, and science-based living after 40.

Think apple cider vinegar burns fat? Or that seed oils are literally toxic? Social media might have you believing just about anything these days — especially when it comes to nutrition.

In this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian and 11 time author Andy De Santis to break down the most viral nutrition claims on TikTok — and rate them from “that’s legit” to “call the science police.”

We cover:

Whether greens powders are worth the hype

The truth about celery juice, ACV, and “detoxing”

If you should actually be afraid of seed oils

The facts behind blood sugar hacks, hormone smoothies, and more

PLUS: We wrap with a hilarious rapid-fire segment called “Rate That Claim!” where Andy gives his BS meter reading on some of TikTok’s most ridiculous health advice.

This is a must-listen if you’re feeling overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice and just want to know what actually works.

In Part 2 of my conversation with Gina Livy, founder of The Livy Method, we move beyond food and into the mindset work that truly makes change stick.

This episode dives into the emotional and mental side of weight loss — the part most programs ignore.

We cover:

Why self-sabotage isn’t what you think it is

How identity and self-worth shape your progress

The role of patience, personal growth, and internal trust

What “showing up messy” really looks like in real life

The mindset shifts that lead to real transformation — without the obsession

If you're tired of starting over, stuck in all-or-nothing thinking, or feel like you're doing everything “right” but not seeing change — this episode is going to speak to you.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

In this episode, I sit down with founder of The Livy Method, Gina Livy, to talk about why most diets fail — and what it really takes to lose weight in a healthy, sustainable way. She's helped over 100,000 people to lose weight and keep it off since 2018. 

We explore:

Gina’s personal weight loss journey

Why traditional diets and calorie restriction often backfire

How to shift your mindset around food and weight loss

What makes The Livy Method different from other programs

How to break free from yo-yo dieting and food guilt

If you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating, stalled progress, or feeling like your body just won’t respond, this conversation will help you rethink your entire approach.

👉 Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss Part Two, where we dive deeper into the emotional and psychological side of weight loss and why the Livy Method works so well.