Ciara is back for Season 7 of The Empowered Feminine Podcast, and for the first time, she's showing up behind the mic as a 50-year-old woman.

And she has a lot to say.

In this deeply personal season opener, Ciara looks back at the decade that changed nearly everything in her life.

Her 40s began with the end of a relationship just two months before her wedding and a decision that would shape the decade ahead: she was no longer willing to self-sacrifice or tolerate what she knew wasn't right for her.

What followed wasn't easy. There were big risks, heartbreak, loss, major moves, business growth, financial pressure, incredible friendships, and plenty of moments when Ciara had no idea how things were going to work out.

But on the other side of it, at 50, she has something she didn't expect: peace.

Ciara shares what those ten years taught her about identity, belief, choosing yourself before you feel ready, and creating a life that once felt impossible.

She also gets personal about aging and her health, including her experience with perimenopause, HRT and testosterone, changes in energy and body composition, building and protecting muscle, and the habits she credits with helping her thrive through her 40s.

And yes, she answers the question she gets all the time about what she's actually doing to age well.

This episode is also a glimpse into what's coming in Season 7: more honest conversations about women's health and hormones, identity, reinvention, and what it really looks like to become the woman you want to be in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.

Because Ciara's biggest takeaway at 50 is simple:

Life doesn't end at 40.

You can change your health. You can change your relationships. You can build the business. You can start over. You can decide you want something completely different.

And you can be just getting started.

In this episode:

• Why turning 40 became a defining moment in Ciara's life
• What happened when she stopped self-sacrificing and started choosing herself
• Why so many of her biggest accomplishments began with making a decision before she felt ready
• The role identity and belief have played in her health, business, relationships, and success
• What Ciara's experience with perimenopause and HRT has actually looked like
• Why she added testosterone and the changes she's noticed so far
• The difference between weight loss, body composition, and metabolic health as we age
• Why protecting muscle becomes increasingly important in your 40s and beyond
• The #1 habit Ciara credits with helping her thrive through perimenopause
• Why HRT hasn't changed her weight or body composition, and what she wants women to understand about it
• What Ciara is doing for her skin and healthy aging at 50
• Why discomfort, responsibility, and choosing yourself have been recurring themes throughout her biggest periods of growth
• What to expect from this new season of The Empowered Feminine Podcast

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What happens when a woman finally decides to stop dismissing the signs her body has been giving her?

In this episode, Ciara sits down with former client Julia Reid to talk about the transformation that happened when Julia stopped accepting exhaustion, weight gain, and feeling disconnected from herself as “normal.”

At the time, Julia was running a business, raising young children, struggling with her energy, and being told her symptoms were simply part of getting older. But underneath the surface, she knew something wasn’t right.

What followed wasn’t just a physical transformation.

It became a complete shift in how she showed up in her leadership, her family, her confidence, and her vision for her future.

Together, Ciara and Julia explore the deeper ripple effect that happens when women begin supporting their health in a way that actually works with their body instead of against it.

This conversation is honest, empowering, and a reminder that real transformation often begins long before physical results appear.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Why so many women normalize exhaustion, weight gain, and feeling disconnected from themselves
• The emotional impact of feeling like your body is no longer responding the way it used to
• How health influences leadership, confidence, energy, and relationships
• The importance of addressing root causes instead of dismissing symptoms
• Why sustainable transformation requires more than surface-level habits
• How prioritizing your health creates space for bigger goals and deeper fulfillment
• The identity shift that often happens alongside physical healing

CONNECT WITH JULIA

Instagram: @playonpediatric

CONNECT WITH CIARA

Instagram: @ciarafoy
Website: ciarafoy.com

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman who’s ready to stop settling for “fine” and start listening to what her body has been trying to tell her.

There’s a difference between recognizing a pattern… and actually being able to change it.

In this episode, Ciara sits down with Adele to explore why so many women find themselves repeating the same cycles—despite having the awareness, the insight, and the desire to do something different.

This conversation goes deeper than mindset.

Together, they unpack how patterns are often rooted in safety, how the nervous system influences what we continue to choose, and why real change requires more than simply understanding what’s happening.

If you’ve ever thought, “I know this already… so why do I keep doing it?”—this episode will give you a different lens to look through.

Because the shift doesn’t come from knowing more.

It comes from learning how to work with what’s underneath the pattern.

Key Takeaways
• Awareness is the starting point—but it’s not what creates change

• Your nervous system will prioritize what feels safe, even if it keeps you stuck

• Patterns are often protective, not problematic

• There’s a gap between knowing what to do and being able to choose it in the moment

• Lasting change happens when you learn to work with your internal responses, not override them

• Recognizing patterns in real time is where true transformation begins

Connect with Adele

Identity Ascension Method Masterclass March 25, 2026>>https://identityascensionmethod.com/?am_id=ciara6773

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

Website: https://adeletevlin.com/

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

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who’s ready to understand their patterns on a deeper level.

What if the biggest factor shaping your results isn’t strategy… but the way you think?

In this episode, Ciara sits down with mindset and money mentor Danielle Amos to explore the powerful connection between identity, belief systems, and the results we create in our lives.

Danielle shares the story of leaving corporate life, falling into $100,000 of debt, and discovering the mindset work that completely transformed her trajectory. Through her work with legendary mentor Bob Proctor, she learned how deeply our beliefs shape our outcomes—and how taking responsibility for our results can open the door to extraordinary change.

This conversation is an honest look at entrepreneurship, personal growth, and what it really means to step into your next level of leadership, wealth, and impact.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between where you are and where you want to be, this episode will remind you that the most powerful transformation always starts within.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why your results always reflect what you truly believe
• The shift from external blame to personal responsibility
• Acting as your future self instead of your current circumstances
• How identity work changes business outcomes
• The power of proximity and surrounding yourself with aligned leaders
• Why desire and ambition are part of our natural growth

If you’ve ever felt the pull toward something bigger in your life, this episode will remind you that the first step is learning to partner with your own potential.

Connect with Danielle

Instagram: @thedanielleamos
Attend Danielle's Event In Hamilton, ON April 15th 2026: https://empress.danielleamos.co/momentum/

Connect with Ciara

Instagram: @ciarafoy
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In this episode, I'm getting real about what it takes to build lasting health—and why there's no magic pill that replaces the fundamentals.

Key Takeaways:

The Growth Journey

• How my Instagram grew from 9-10K to 42K followers in less than a year
• Why I prioritize long-form podcast content over Instagram snippets
• The importance of nuance and education in hormone health
• The Truth About "Quick Fixes"

I break down the reality of GLP-1s, peptides, and HRT—and why I'm not against any of them, but why they're bridges, not foundations:

• Why GLP-1s make nutrition and muscle maintenance even MORE important
• The truth about HRT: it won't automatically restore your 20-year-old metabolism
• Why taking hormones on an unhealthy body increases your risk factors
• What happens when your liver isn't healthy and you're taking HRT

No matter what supplements, medications, or treatments you use, you still need:

• Quality nutrition and blood sugar balance
• Adequate protein and strength training
• Good sleep and stress management
• Healthy digestion and liver function
• Movement that builds and maintains muscle

Real Talk on Common Misconceptions

• Why "not eating past 7pm" alone won't make you lose weight
• The difference between walking and muscle-building exercise
• Why you still need a calorie deficit to lose weight (yes, even with perfect blood sugar)
• How eating 5-6 times a day can keep insulin elevated despite "clean eating"

Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Amy Killen's practitioner course on HRT
• Empowered by Food: Heal Your Hormones, Balance Stress, Become Unstoppable by Ciara Foy

Free Resources:

• The Insulin Advantage Quick Start Guide - https://ciara-foy.mykajabi.com/insulin-quick-start
• The Digestion-Metabolism Reset Guide - https://ciara-foy.mykajabi.com/digestion-guide
• The Perimenopause Guide to Hormone Balance - https://ciara-foy.mykajabi.com/peri-guide
• Everything Thyroid: The Complete Guide - https://ciara-foy.mykajabi.com/everything-thyroid

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@ciarafoyinc 

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In this episode,I’m delivering a no-nonsense reality check about transformation, identity, and what it really takes to create lasting change in your health and life. I challenge the "New Year, New You" mentality and reveal why quick fixes, supplements, and even medications like Ozempic won't work without addressing the real bottleneck: you.

Key Topics:

The Truth About Transformation (0:00-10:00)

• Why there's no magic pill, program, or 30-day fix
• The role of GLP-1s and peptides (and why they're not shortcuts)
• Taking radical responsibility for your results
• The importance of accountability, knowledge, and mindset work

Identity & Belief Systems (10:00-25:00)

• Be → Do → Have: The transformation framework
• How childhood programming shapes your current reality
• Jamie Kern Lima's concept of worthiness
• Rewiring neural pathways and changing your story
• Why you won't achieve what you don't believe you're worthy of

Metabolic Health vs. Calories In/Calories Out (25:00-35:00)

• Why hormones matter more than calorie counting
• Understanding insulin sensitivity and blood sugar
• The difference between fitness programs and metabolic health approaches
• How fat distribution changes for women over 40

Sustainable Change & Standards (35:00-End)

• Making health part of your identity, not just a goal
• How to navigate life's difficulties without falling off track
• The power of values alignment
• Sitting with shame and looking at the shadows
• Building resilience through challenges

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@ciarafoyinc 

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In this episode, I open up about the emotional close to my year, answer your questions about protein sparing fasting, and share what I’ve learned about metabolic health, stress, and longevity—especially for women navigating busy, high-stress lives. I also dive into my own recent health journey, including surprising bloodwork results, and break down the latest research on exercise for longevity. Join me as I reflect, share practical tips, and invite you to step into the new year with intention and self-care.

Chapters:

• [01:28] Honoring My Pup & Emotional Updates
• [01:57] Listener Questions: Protein Sparing Fasting
• [02:26] Beyond Calories: Metabolic Health & Longevity
• [02:57] Coping with Stress, Hormones, and Grief
• [03:50] Why I Tried Protein Sparing Fasting
• [04:47] Reset, Not a Crash Diet
• [05:58] Building Muscle & Sustainable Health
• [07:25] Bloodwork Insights & Lean Mass Hyper Responder
• [13:15] Exercise, Longevity, and Intensity
• [16:33] Cardio, Cortisol, and Muscle Preservation
• [19:10] Sprint Intervals & Practical Tips
• [21:24] Sustainable Wellness & Program Invitation
  
  
  

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In this inspiring episode, I welcome Connie, founder of Resonate Wellness in Kelowna, to share her powerful journey from a career in nursing to holistic healing. Connie opens up about her personal and professional experiences within the healthcare system, the challenges she faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the pivotal moments that led her to create Resonate Wellness.

Chapters:

• 05:36 - Challenges in Healthcare & COVID Impact
• 11:17 - Discovering the Harmonic Egg
• 21:41 - Healing Modalities & Offerings at Resonate Wellness
• 34:56 - Trust, Choice, and Empowerment

Visit Resonate Wellness:

resonatewellnesskelowna.ca

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In this deeply personal solo episode, I open up about the recent loss of my beloved puppy and the profound impact that trauma and stress can have on our bodies—especially for women over 40. I share my own journey through grief, explaining how sudden emotional events can trigger hormonal changes, insulin resistance, and shifts in body composition, even when diet and exercise remain consistent.

Key Moments:

• The science behind how trauma and stress affect hormones, metabolism, and weight
• Why “calories in, calories out” doesn’t tell the whole story for women in perimenopause and menopause
• Real-life examples from my clients on overcoming plateaus and health setbacks
• Actionable strategies for restoring balance: prioritizing sleep, managing stress, adjusting macros, and supporting blood sugar
• The importance of self-compassion, resilience, and listening to your body during difficult times

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In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome back my friend and fellow coach, Caroline Drury. We dive into a deeply personal and important conversation about body image, self-worth, and the ongoing journey of self-acceptance—especially as women in midlife.

Other topics we cover include:

• The pressure women face around body composition and aging
• The realities of building muscle and the myths around “bulking up”
• The importance of eating enough—especially for women who run or are in midlife
• How to break free from restrictive dieting and embrace maintenance for long-term health
• The power of community, support, and sharing our stories
• Why it’s never too late to start something new or challenge societal biases about age and capability

Connect with Caroline:

@carolinedrury.fit 

Macro Path

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