This episode is a re-release of one of our most impactful conversations — full of insights you’ll want to revisit or hear for the first time.

In this episode, Hailey sits down with Dr. Stacy Sims to explore the topic of insulin resistance. Learn from one of the leading experts on how insulin resistance affects your health, its connection to other conditions, and actionable strategies to manage it. Whether you’re dealing with metabolic health concerns or just want to understand the science behind it, this conversation will give you the tools to take control of your health and well-being.

This episode is a re-airing of one of our most popular conversations — and for good reason.

We kick off Season Two with a bang! In this episode, we are joined by the one and only Dr. Vonda Wright, an expert in musculoskeletal health, who takes us deep into the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause. Dr. Wright discusses the dangers of frailty during menopause and the importance of maintaining musculoskeletal strength as we age. She shares proven strategies and expert tips to enhance longevity and prevent frailty during this life stage. Whether you're navigating menopause now or preparing for it in the future, this episode is packed with essential insights that you won’t want to miss!

RE-RUN – Back by Popular Demand!

Join Hailey as she hosts a fan-favorite Q&A session with the one and only Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a leading expert in women’s health and menopause. In this encore episode, Dr. Shepherd answers the most common questions about menopause symptoms, treatments, and how to manage the physical and emotional changes during this stage of life.

From hot flashes and mood swings to hormonal therapy and wellness tips, Dr. Shepherd shares her expert advice on navigating menopause with confidence and maintaining overall well-being. Whether you're currently going through menopause or preparing for it, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips to help you feel your best.

(00:00:00) Leveling Up Menopause: Brooke Burke on Thriving in Midlife, Wellness & Aging Gracefully

(00:00:54) How Brooke got started in entertainment

(00:04:31) Brooke's experience with "Dancing with the Stars"

(00:12:23) Brooke talks about testosterone

(00:16:18) Let your body be your guide

(00:16:19) Letting your body be your guide

(00:18:49) Brooke breaks down her non-negotiables

(00:45:47) Bringing it back to menopause

(00:51:43) What does exercise look like for Brooke?

In this inspiring episode of The Body Pod, wellness expert Brooke Burke joins Hailey and Laura to explore how women can thrive through menopause and midlife with strength, grace, and intention. Brooke opens up about her personal journey navigating perimenopause, hormonal changes, and aging—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Discover empowering tools for healthy aging, fitness during menopause, mindset shifts, and embracing the second half of life with confidence. Whether you're entering menopause or already in it, this candid, uplifting conversation is full of real talk, practical advice, and inspiration to help you feel your best at any age. 

🎙️ Topics: menopause, perimenopause, wellness, fitness, hormone health, midlife mindset, and aging well.

(00:00:00) Pelvic Floor Therapy for Everyone: Debra Goldman on Healing, Strength & Support

(00:16:57) Types of Therapy (virtual & in-person)

(00:22:40) What does therapy look like?

(00:36:43) What are the limitations?

(00:39:57) Pelvic floor

In this powerful episode of The Body Pod, pelvic floor physical therapist Debra Goldman shines a light on the life-changing benefits of pelvic floor therapy. Whether you're dealing with postpartum recovery, bladder leakage, pelvic organ prolapse, or chronic pelvic pain, this conversation uncovers why pelvic health matters for people of all ages and genders. Debra shares her unique journey from professional dancer to women’s health expert and breaks down the most common myths and conditions around pelvic floor dysfunction. If you’ve ever experienced discomfort, incontinence, or just wondered what the pelvic floor actually does—this is a must-listen.

(00:00:00) Midlife Brain Fog, Focus & Female Power with Dr. Therese Huston

(00:04:09) Where to start?

(00:13:19) Cognitive Flexibility

(00:25:19) Exploring the percentage of the brain we use

(00:43:19) Getting older is not a grim picture

Is brain fog stealing your focus? In this must-hear episode of The Body Pod, cognitive scientist Dr. Therese Huston joins Laura and Haley to reveal the brain science every woman over 40 should know. Learn how to calm your nervous system, boost clarity with simple breathing, and sharpen focus with zone 2 cardio. Designed for women in midlife, perimenopause, and beyond, this episode offers practical, research-backed tips to stay sharp—without a lifestyle overhaul.

You’ll walk away with:
✅ Tools to fight brain fog
✅ Workout tips for better focus
✅ Science-based strategies for midlife clarity

(00:00:00) Michelle Money Weir on Reinvention & Life After The Bachelor

(00:09:18) The Bachelor - Meeting Mike

(00:24:21) Making women look cute when playing sports

(00:35:23) Working out and weight training

In this inspiring episode, Michelle Money Weir — best known from The Bachelor — shares her powerful journey of reinvention. From navigating reality TV fame to launching the bold golf apparel brand Fore All, Michelle opens up about healing, entrepreneurship, and embracing strength in her 40s.

We talk resilience, women in business, motherhood, and how she turned life's curveballs into a mission for purpose, peace, and realness. A must-listen for fans of personal growth, health journeys, and female founders making waves.

(00:00:00) Rethinking Nighttime Nutrition: Dr. Mike Ormsbee on Sleep, Metabolism & Fat Loss

(00:03:31) Pre-sleep feeing for females

(00:11:16) Perimenopause sleep

(00:17:16) Thoughts on protein

(00:41:12) Resistance training

Can eating before bed really help you burn fat, sleep better, and build muscle? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Mike Ormsbee joins Hailey to explore the science of nighttime nutrition, revealing how the right bedtime snacks can actually support metabolism, recovery, and weight loss—especially for active women and endurance athletes.

Tune in as they debunk common myths about late-night eating, discuss research-backed strategies for pre-sleep fueling, and share real-life success stories that challenge conventional fitness advice.

(00:00:00) From Frustrated to Free: How Karen Lost 15 Pounds and Reclaimed Her Health After 40

(00:01:21) Karen's background leading up to how she reclaimed her health after 40

(00:08:25) Overeating

(00:14:57) Learning what to eat and what to order out

Struggling with weight gain, low energy, or emotional eating after 40? You’re not alone. In this inspiring episode, Karen opens up about her powerful transformation—losing 15 pounds, healing after grief, and cutting through the noise of diet culture with the help of Nutrition Happens. Learn how she overcame midlife challenges with practical nutrition strategies, expert guidance, and a mindset shift that changed everything. If you’re a woman over 40 ready to feel strong, healthy, and in control again—this is your episode.

(00:00:00) Fitness Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Menopause, Metabolism & Training Science with Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan

(00:07:17) How does science come into play?

(00:10:33) It's not one size fits all and here's why

(00:30:06) Women and creatine

(00:42:10) Supplements to help with brain fog

In this refreshingly honest and research-backed episode, Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan returns to The Body Pod to cut through the noise around women’s fitness, menopause, and metabolism. From fasted vs. fed workouts to creatine for women, metabolic flexibility, and the role of cardio vs. strength training, this episode delivers science-based clarity and practical advice for women navigating midlife health and fitness.

You’ll learn how to:

• Train smarter—not harder—through hormonal changes
• Optimize fat loss and body composition with science
• Build strength and energy in your 40s, 50s, and beyond
• Use creatine and strength training to support longevity
• Improve performance through personalized nutrition

Whether you're a coach, a seasoned lifter, or just starting your fitness journey, this episode empowers you to trust your body, train with confidence, and adapt with science.