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The food noise is real. 

If you’re looking for natural appetite control without the shot, tapering off the shot, or otherwise this episode is for you.

If you simply want a better understanding of appetite, craving control, and calming urges to do things you know don’t serve you, stay with me. 

This episode dives into natural appetite control with clinical research, and real-world application—especially for women navigating midlife, menopause, and weight management.

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Sarah Kennedy is the Founder and CEO of Calocurb Ltd. Calocurb, a revolutionary weight management product, was commercialized after 15 years and $30 million of New Zealand Government backed science. The company currently sells in five international markets and continues to grow rapidly through channels and geographies. Prior to joining Fonterra in 2011 she had more than 20 years’ experience in dietary and animal nutrition.

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Navigating unexpected health challenges in midlife? 

So did today’s guest. 

She did it while learning how to pivot training/goals and identity without giving up strength, confidence, or purpose. A real conversation about listening to your body, redefining, success, and continuing to thrive when the old rules no longer apply.

If you’re navigating unexpected health challenges, this conversation will help you move forward feeling stronger, wiser, and more in control.

My Guest:

Tamea Smith is an IFFB Bikini Pro in her 60s who is redefining what strength looks like in midlife. After facing unexpected health challenges, Tamea was forced to step back, listen to her body, and rebuild her approach to training and recovery. Today, she helps women over 50 navigate changing hormones, shifting goals, and the emotional side of fitness – proving that thriving doesn’t mean pushing harder, but pivoting with wisdom.

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This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.

Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language.

Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause.

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You are trying to build muscle but dealing with muscle loss with various diets, you may not know it's the diet itself. 

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re eating enough protein, eating too little, or following the wrong diet for muscle, this episode clears it up.

From intermittent fasting to keto, plant-based diets to protein intake, this conversation breaks down what actually preserves muscle—especially for women in midlife.

We’re answering questions you may not know to ask about muscle loss with various diets or amounts of protein. 

My Guest:

Esther Blum is an Integrative Dietitian, Menopause Expert, host of The Midlife Realignment podcast, and TEDx speaker. She helps women find the light at the end of the vaginal tunnel through nutrition, hormones and self-advocacy.

Esther is the bestselling author of See ya later, Ovulator, Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat, Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous, Secrets of Gorgeous, and The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project.

Known as Gwyneth Paltrow’s menopause mentor, Esther has appeared on the Today Show, ABC-TV, and Good Day NY and is frequently quoted in goop, Oprah Daily, Well + Good, and Forbes.

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This powerful episode flips the script on women’s health—by focusing on the teen health revolution. Four young voices (ages 10–18) share what’s really happening with the next generation today—and what parents, grandparents, and influencers can do about it.

From shocking health statistics to simple lifestyle shifts, this conversation reveals why teen health is in crisis—and how a “revolution” can start at home.

My Guests:

The Holistic Kids - Abdullah (18), Zain (14), Emaad (12), and Qasim Ansari (10) are the voices behind The Holistic Kids’ Show, a top 2% globally ranked podcast with over 200 episodes featuring leading experts in health, medicine, and personal development.

As national speakers and co-authors of the bestselling book The Teen Health Revolution, they’re on a mission to empower their generation with practical tools to optimize mind, body, and soul. Their work bridges the gap between complex health science and real-life application for today’s teens.

Together, they represent a powerful new voice in the future of health—educating, inspiring, and leading a movement from the inside out.

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If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of dieting, losing, and regaining weight—this episode flips everything you thought you knew about boosting metabolism after age 50.

Instead of cutting calories, restricting food, or chasing supplements, this episode reveals how eating more of the right foods—especially protein and fiber—can help reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, and finally support sustainable fat loss.

You’ll learn why menopause isn’t the direct cause of weight gain, how inflammation and insulin resistance play a bigger role, and the exact nutrition strategies that help women over 50 boost metabolism naturally.

My Guest:

Nagina Abdullah is a weight-loss coach for women in midlife and founder of the top-rated website MasalaBody.com. Nagina has a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley and earned an MBA at NYU. She has helped more than 1,500 women in midlife successfully lose weight permanently and create a lifestyle change. 

After she lost 40 lbs by boosting her metabolism naturally, she started to coach other midlife women to boost their metabolism especially when what worked before no longer works. She focuses on adding and combining natural metabolism-boosting foods to reduce belly fat and get women unstuck so that they can live in their dream body. 

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This episode breaks down the science-backed mistakes sabotaging your metabolism, especially for women in perimenopause and postmenopause.

You’re eating less.

You’re moving more.

You’re trying to “be disciplined.”

And your metabolism?

Slower.

Hungrier.

More stubborn.

I’m giving you the 6 common strategies to lose weight that are hurting your metabolism in menopause — with real data on muscle loss, metabolic adaptation, sleep disruption, and hormone shifts.

No fear mongering tactics.

No arguing. 

Just physiology.

Then, it’s up to you to test to know if it's working or not.

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How heat impacts health is the question today. Is heat more conducive to health benefits than cold? Do results differ for men vs women? I dive into this topic today with the author of a new book about how heat makes us stronger. 

Good news for this summer-loving podcast host! 

My Guest:

Bill Gifford has written about health, performance, and longevity for more than 20 years. He is coauthor of the #1 NYT bestseller Outlive, with Dr. Peter Attia, and author of Hotwired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger. He lives with his family in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Many listeners still question: Should women in midlife lift heavy vs light lifting after 50? What about joint pain, bone density, or menopause-related muscle loss?

This episode answers real listener questions using research, physiology, and practical training protocols—without the social media hype. Let’s break down what the science actually says about hypertrophy, strength, bone density, and recovery for women over 50.

The bottom line: both heavy and lighter lifting can work, but the key is applying the right stimulus, managing recovery, and choosing the approach that works for your body and goals.

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GLP-1 medications for weight loss are everywhere right now. Some people call them a miracle, others call them dangerous.

Instead of hype or fear-mongering, let’s get the perspective of a 42-fitness professional and what the science says, what she’s seen with real clients, and what concerns fitness professionals need to understand about GLP-1 medications.

You’ll hear both sides of the conversation: the real metabolic benefits and the real risks, especially when it comes to muscle loss, nutrition, and long-term metabolic health.

If you’ve considered GLP-1 medications for weight loss, are currently taking them, or work with clients who are, this episode will help you make a more informed decision.

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Sparing muscle loss during fat loss is what every midlife woman needs to hear before trying another fasting trend. 

Whether intermittent fasting truly delivers fat loss benefits — or if it quietly costs you the very muscle that protects your metabolism, we’ll talk about the latest 2025 research reveals about protein-sparing modified fasting, autophagy, ketones, and why calorie deficit alone isn’t the full story. 

In this episode, know if fasting fits your body or not — if you’re in perimenopause or postmenopause and want better body composition without wrecking recovery.

Sparing muscle loss during fat loss isn’t about eating less and hoping for the best — it’s about using science strategically to protect strength, metabolism, and longevity.

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