Episodi

  • Building Muscle in Midlife: Hypertrophy Training, Bone Density, and Fat Loss for Women with Holly Baxter

    Building Muscle in Midlife: Hypertrophy Training, Bone Density, and Fat Loss for Women with Holly Baxter
    Mar 19 2026
    In this episode, we sit down with accredited practicing dietitian, pro physique competitor, and online nutrition coach Holly Baxter to break down the science of fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition for women — especially women in perimenopause and menopause. Holly shares evidence-based strategies for female fat loss, optimal protein intake for women over 35, and how to structure a resistance training program for muscle hypertrophy and bone density.

    We cover high load vs. low load training for women, the truth about rep ranges for muscle growth, how reverse dieting actually works (and why Holly no longer prescribes it), creatine for women's cognition and performance, and the best supplements for midlife women. Holly also opens up about recovering from bulimia and binge eating disorder, and how healing her relationship with food transformed her coaching philosophy.

    Whether you're a beginner lifter, a woman just trying to improve your health and physique and lose body fat, or a competitive bodybuilder, this episode is packed with actionable nutrition and training advice backed by real research.


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    1 ora e 1 min
  • Menopause, Weight Loss & HRT plus Fat Loss, GLP-1s and Muscle Over 40 with Dr. Bill Campbell

    Menopause, Weight Loss & HRT plus Fat Loss, GLP-1s and Muscle Over 40 with Dr. Bill Campbell
    Mar 12 2026
    In this episode of The Body Pod, we sit down with leading fat loss researcher Bill Campbell, professor and director of the Performance & Physique Enhancement Lab, to break down the latest science on menopause, weight loss resistance, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), GLP-1 medications, and sprint interval training.If you’re a perimenopausal or postmenopausal woman struggling with belly fat, stubborn weight gain, muscle loss, or changes in body composition, this episode is packed with evidence-based answers.
    We cover:
    1. The largest menopause fitness survey ever conducted in resistance-trained women
    2. Why menopausal women experience accelerated abdominal and visceral fat gain
    3. The science behind weight loss resistance in perimenopause and postmenopause
    4. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): risks, benefits, and why usage is rising in active womenGLP-1 medications for menopause fat loss (Ozempic, Wegovy, semaglutide) — who benefits and whySprint interval training vs. Zone 2 cardio for visceral fat loss
    5. Cortisol myths in menopause (does HIIT “spike cortisol” and cause weight gain?)
    6. Muscle loss, estrogen decline, and how resistance training protects lean mass
    7. Supplements for menopausal women: protein, creatine, vitamin D, fish oil, caffeine for fat loss
    8. Peptides, metabolism boosters, and what’s science vs. marketing
    Dr. Campbell explains how estrogen decline affects fat distribution, why abdominal fat increases during the menopause transition, and what resistance-trained women can do to preserve muscle mass and metabolic health.
    If you’re navigating:
    1. Perimenopause weight gain
    2. Postmenopause belly fat
    3. Menopause body recomposition
    4. HRT vs. natural menopause
    5. GLP-1s for weight loss
    6. Cortisol and stress hormones
    7. Fat loss after 40 or 50
    8. Strength training for menopausal women
    Whether you're a fitness-focused woman, coach, or health professional, this conversation bridges lab research and real-world application for menopause fitness, fat loss, hormone therapy, and metabolic health.

    🎧 Listen now to learn how to work with your hormones — not against them.
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    59 min
  • Career Reinvention, Personal Growth & Purpose-Driven Success with Terri Trespicio

    Career Reinvention, Personal Growth & Purpose-Driven Success with Terri Trespicio
    Mar 5 2026
    In this powerful episode of The Body Pod, author, speaker, and TEDx thought leader Terri Trespicio joins us for a deep dive into career reinvention after 40, midlife transformation, personal growth, and purpose-driven success. We unpack her viral TEDx talk "Unfollow Your Passion," and why the popular advice to “follow your passion” may actually sabotage your career growth, financial freedom, entrepreneurship goals, and long-term fulfillment. Terri shares how her last-minute TEDx talk became a breakthrough moment that transformed her personal brand, speaking career, business strategy, and thought leadership platform.

    From there, we explore powerful midlife themes including:
    • Career change and professional reinvention
    • Identity shifts and confidence building after 40
    • Late-in-life coming out and authentic living
    • Divorce recovery and relationship transitions
    • Setting boundaries and reclaiming autonomy
    • Entrepreneurship and building a freedom-based career
    • Redefining success beyond traditional milestones

    We also dive into her second TEDx message challenging the idea of “happily ever after,” encouraging women to rethink outdated relationship narratives and embrace single life by choice, personal independence, and self-trust. This episode is essential listening for women navigating midlife reinvention, career transition, personal development, life purpose discovery, business ownership, and confidence after divorce or major life change. If you’re feeling stuck in your career, questioning your next chapter, or ready to design a freedom-first life rooted in clarity, courage, and authenticity, you’ll walk away with practical tools including journaling practices, mindset shifts, community building, and bold decision-making strategies.
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    57 min
  • Programming for Real Life Bodies | Strength, Cardio, Fat Loss & Longevity Dr. Andy Galpin

    Programming for Real Life Bodies | Strength, Cardio, Fat Loss & Longevity Dr. Andy Galpin
    Feb 26 2026
    Dr. Andy Galpin joins the BodyPod to break down intelligent training programming for real life bodies—especially midlife fitness, fat loss, and long-term health. He explains what intelligent programming actually means, why midlife bodies do not need a totally different training rulebook, and how elite athlete training principles apply directly to everyday people with limited time.

    This episode covers how to balance strength training and cardio for busy schedules, how to plan workouts across the day, week, month, quarter, year, and decades for muscle growth, metabolic health, and longevity, and how to keep progress from falling apart when life gets hectic. Galpin introduces a simple sleep and recovery quadrant system, explains why biohacking often distracts from the fundamentals, and clarifies how to approach fat loss in midlife without falling victim to conflicting fitness advice.

    The conversation also explores how to properly interpret exercise science and research, separating what science says is true from what a coach actually recommends in real-world training. If you’re looking for evidence-based fitness, sustainable training plans, and long-term performance and health, this episode delivers.
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    1 ora e 4 min
  • Strong From the Ground Up: Foot Health, Strength, Balance & Longevity for Midlife Women with Dr. Courtney Conley

    Strong From the Ground Up: Foot Health, Strength, Balance & Longevity for Midlife Women with Dr. Courtney Conley
    Dec 18 2025
    In this episode of The Body Pod, we sit down with chiropractor and foot/gait expert Dr. Courtney Conley to explore why foot health is the foundation of strength, balance, mobility, and longevity—especially for midlife women. Many women experience chronic pain, plantar fasciitis, poor squat mechanics, and increased fall risk without realizing the feet play a critical role.

    We break down how modern footwear, weak feet, loss of sensory input, and overreliance on orthotics can disrupt movement patterns, pelvic stability, hormone regulation, and nervous system function. Dr. Conley explains the powerful connection between the feet, pelvis, core, and brain, and why rebuilding foot strength is essential for aging well, preventing injuries, and maintaining confidence in movement.

    This conversation delivers practical, realistic strategies for improving foot strength and mobility, including footwear choices, toe strength exercises, calf training, balance work, and safe transitions away from orthotics. Whether you’re dealing with foot pain, instability, or want to build a stronger body from the ground up, this episode offers actionable insights to help women move better and stay resilient for decades.
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    59 min
  • Beyond Booze and Into a Better Life: Sarah Rusbatch on Reinventing Midlife for Women Over 40

    Beyond Booze and Into a Better Life: Sarah Rusbatch on Reinventing Midlife for Women Over 40
    Dec 11 2025
    Sarah Rusbatch joins the podcast to share the pivotal moment she reexamined her drinking and transformed her life. She opens up about the pressures of mummy wine culture, the impact of alcohol on midlife hormones, sleep, mental health, relationships, and identity, and why so many women in their 40s and 50s are reevaluating their relationship with alcohol. Sarah offers refreshing honesty and science-backed insights into sober curiosity, alcohol-free living, and the emotional and physical shifts that happen during perimenopause and midlife reinvention.

    Listeners will learn how to navigate social circles while cutting back, how to build confidence without relying on wine, and what true freedom, vitality, and well-being can look like on the other side of alcohol.
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    39 min
  • The Fertility Formula: How to Boost Fertility, Balance Hormones & Understand Your Body with Dr. Natalie Crawford

    The Fertility Formula: How to Boost Fertility, Balance Hormones & Understand Your Body with Dr. Natalie Crawford
    Dec 4 2025
    In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Natalie Crawford, a leading fertility specialist and author of The Fertility Formula, to uncover what every woman needs to know about reproductive health. We break down why infertility rates are rising, how inflammation, stress, poor sleep, and modern lifestyle habits impact fertility, and the essential steps you can take now to protect egg quality, balance hormones, and prepare your body for pregnancy. Dr. Crawford explains the critical role of strength training, nutrition, stress management, and menstrual cycle awareness, as well as why early fertility testing can change your future.

    We also dive into the emotional reality of IVF, the lack of fertility education many women face, and the empowerment that comes from truly understanding your body. This conversation offers clear, science-backed strategies for anyone wanting to improve hormonal health, boost natural fertility, or support someone on their fertility journey.
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    59 min
  • Women’s Joint Health, Hormones, and Strength Training for Longevity with Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein

    Women’s Joint Health, Hormones, and Strength Training for Longevity with Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein
    Nov 20 2025
    In this women’s health and fitness episode, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein breaks down how women can protect, strengthen, and maintain joint health through every stage of life. We explore the powerful connection between estrogen, inflammation, bone density, muscle mass, and recovery, especially during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Wittstein shares expert strategies for training smart for joint longevity, including how to modify workouts for joint pain, improve mobility and flexibility, and build strong bones and resilient muscles with strength and impact training.

    We also uncover what the latest science says about collagen supplements, arthritis prevention, and how hormonal changes influence joint stability and injury risk. Whether you’re navigating midlife, recovering from joint pain, or simply want to stay strong, mobile, and active, this episode will help you optimize your training and longevity through smarter, evidence-based strategies.
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    1 ora e 6 min