Becoming MindStrong
The TRUTH behind nutrition, fat loss, health, and fitness. No more point systems. No more shakes. No more nutrition industry noise. Welcome to Becoming MindStrong, the official podcast of MindStrong Fitness. https://www.mindstrongfitnesscoaching.com
Episode 206: Stress Series Part 2: What Cortisol Actually Does (and Why It Matters)?
You don’t need to get rid of cortisol, you need your body to regulate it properly. In Part 2, I will explain the four key jobs cortisol performs and reveals how under-eating, over-exercising, and not recovering enough can push your body into chronic stress.
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Episode 205: Stress Series Part 1: Why Stress Hits Harder in Menopause?
We’re kicking off Stress Week with the WHY behind stress in menopause. I will explain what happens to estrogen and cortisol as we age, why chronic stress can affect everything from sleep to visceral fat, and why there’s nothing “wrong” with you when your body starts responding differently.
Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com
Episode 204: GLP-1 Series Part 3: How to Support Your Metabolism On (or Off) a GLP-1
Your metabolism needs more than appetite suppression. In Part 3, discover the four pillars of metabolic health: proper fueling, balanced nutrition, strength training, and recovery.
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Episode 203: GLP-1 Series Part 2: What GLP-1 Drugs Do (and Don't Do)
What happens when a medication makes you feel full longer, but doesn’t address the health of your metabolism? In Part 2, I will break down GLP-1 medications, their role in appetite suppression, and the important metabolic factors they don’t address.
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Episode 202: GLP-1 Series Part 1: What GLP-1 Actually Does (and Why Your Body Already Makes It)
What if your body already has its own natural GLP-1 system? I will break down how GLP-1 works and why supporting your metabolism through nutrition, sleep, blood sugar balance, and strength training can make a difference during menopause.
Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com
Episode 201: Blood Sugar Series Part 3: 5 Steps to Stabilize Blood Sugar in Menopause
Knowing why blood sugar matters is one thing—knowing what to do about it is another. In Part 3, I will walk you through five practical strategies for supporting healthy blood sugar, including fueling properly, balancing your plate, building muscle, improving sleep, and reducing big blood sugar spikes.
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Episode 200: Blood Sugar Series Part 2: What Blood Sugar Is (and Why It Matters)?
Blood sugar is about so much more than diabetes, especially during menopause. In Part 2 of this series, we will break down how glucose and insulin work together and why insulin sensitivity matters for your energy, metabolism, sleep, and weight.
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Episode 199: Blood Sugar Series Part 1: Why Blood Sugar Gets Harder to Control in Menopause
If your energy, cravings, sleep, mood, or hunger feel all over the place in menopause, blood sugar could be part of the story. In Part 1, we will unpack the biggest factors driving blood sugar dysregulation and what those frustrating symptoms may be telling you.
Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com
Episode 198: Visceral Series Part 3: How to Reduce Visceral Fat in Menopause?
Your body isn’t broken, it’s changed. In the final part of our Visceral Fat series, we’re breaking down why belly fat behaves differently after 40 and the four key areas to focus on if you want to support your metabolism and reduce visceral fat.
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Episode 197: Visceral Series Part 2: What Visceral Fat Is (and Why It Matters)?
What exactly is visceral fat, and why does it become such a big deal during menopause? In this episode, we’re going beneath the surface to understand where visceral fat lives, how it can affect metabolic health, and why this stage of life requires a completely different approach.
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Episode 196: Visceral Series Part 1: Why Belly Fat Changes in Menopause?
Why does belly fat suddenly seem to become a bigger issue in menopause, even when you’re eating and exercising the way you always have? In Part 1, we’re breaking down the biology behind “meno belly,” including the role of estrogen, muscle loss, cortisol, sleep, and years of chronic dieting.
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Episode 195: Sleep Series Part 3: 6 Steps to Better Sleep in Menopause
Better sleep in menopause isn’t about finding one magic supplement or forcing yourself into another impossible routine. In Part 3, we’re breaking down six practical strategies that address the bigger picture: adequate nutrition, blood sugar balance, caffeine and alcohol, movement, your sleep environment, and supplements when appropriate. It’s time to stop simply telling yourself you “should” sleep more and start understanding how to support your body toward better sleep.
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Episode 194: Sleep Series Part 2: How Sleep Impacts Your Body Composition in Menopause?
Sleep isn’t just about having more energy the next day. In menopause, it can impact much more than you realize. In Part 2, we’re diving into what happens under the surface when you’re not getting enough sleep, from disrupted hunger hormones and blood sugar to impaired muscle recovery, elevated cortisol, and the factors that can make body composition goals harder.
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Episode 193: Sleep Series Part 1: Why Menopause Wrecks Your Sleep?
Waking up in the middle of the night and wondering, “Why am I wide awake?” is incredibly common in menopause. In Part 1 of this three-part series, we’re breaking down the four major factors that can disrupt your sleep: declining estrogen, declining progesterone, nighttime blood sugar and cortisol changes, and hot flashes. Understanding the “why” is the first step toward knowing what to do next.
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Episode 192: Hunger Series Part 5: The Science Behind Hunger vs. Cravings
Not every urge to eat means your body needs fuel. In this final episode, we unpack the difference between hunger and cravings, how sleep, stress, emotions, environment, blood sugar swings, and restriction can influence what you want to eat and how to figure out what your body is actually asking for.
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Episode 191: Hunger Series Part 4: Insulin Explained (The Most Misunderstood Hormone in Weight Loss)
Why does managing hunger and weight suddenly feel so much harder after 40? One piece of the puzzle is how your body responds to insulin as estrogen changes during menopause. In Part 4 of the Hunger Series, we’re unpacking insulin sensitivity and how nutrition, movement, muscle, and even sleep can support more stable blood sugar.
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Episode 190: Hunger Series Part 3: GLP-1 Explained (Your Natural Hormone vs. the Drug)
GLP-1 medications have changed the weight-loss conversation, but how much do we really understand about what they’re doing in the body? In Part 3 of our Hunger Hormones 101 series, we’re breaking down natural GLP-1, GLP-1 medications, appetite suppression, and what happens to your metabolism along the way. If you’ve wondered whether GLP-1 is the answer or whether there’s another path, this episode is for you.Â
Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com
Episode 189: Hunger Series Part 2: Why You're Never Hungry (Ghrelin & Leptin Explained)
Hunger isn’t the enemy. It’s communication from your body. In our Hunger Series Part 2, we explore how chronic under-eating can disrupt ghrelin and leptin and why slowly giving your body more of what it needs may help restore those hunger and fullness signals.
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Episode 188: Hunger Hormones 101: The Hormones That Control When You Eat
Why does hunger sometimes feel impossible to control, especially during menopause? In Part 1 of Hunger Series, we break down the four key hunger hormones: ghrelin, leptin, insulin, and GLP-1 and how nutrition, sleep, stress, and dieting can influence them.
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Episode 187: Meal Prep Made Simple
Staying consistent with nutrition doesn’t require complicated meal plans or hours in the kitchen. Learn how to use simple meal prep strategies to build balanced meals around your personal macros while making nutrition more manageable during menopause.
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Episode 186: On a GLP-1? You Need to Hear This
Taking a GLP-1 can make eating less feel effortless, but that doesn’t automatically mean you’re fueling your body properly. Learn why what you eat while taking a GLP-1 matters for preserving muscle, supporting your body, and setting yourself up for success whether you eventually stay on the medication or come off it.
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Episode 185: How am I GAINING Weight Eating 500 Calories a Day?!
If your first instinct when the scale stops moving is to eat even less, pause before you do. This episode explains why that approach can backfire for women who have been under-eating for years and what a different path can look like.
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Episode 184: How to Maximize Your Workouts In Menopause (Live Session)
If you’re walking, doing cardio, lifting weights, and still wondering why your body feels different after 40, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about how to make your workouts work with your menopausal body instead of constantly pushing it harder.
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Episode 183: "I Thought I Was the One Who Was Broken" Linda's Story
"I thought I was the one that was broken." That's the belief Linda carried for years, until she discovered it was never a lack of willpower. Hear how understanding her body transformed not only her weight loss journey, but her energy, confidence, and relationship with food.Â
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Episode 182: 3 Myths of the Workout World Busted
Think you need to be sore, "shock" your muscles, or never miss a Monday to see results? Think again. In this episode, we're busting three of the biggest fitness myths keeping women stuck, and replacing them with a simpler, more sustainable approach that actually works in midlife.
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Episode 181: 3 Health Tips I Wish I Knew When I Started
Looking back, there are three things that would have changed everything. In this episode, discover the simple habits that can help you avoid common mistakes, improve your energy, and make your weight loss journey so much easier.
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Episode 180: 3 Things I Wish Every Peri Menopausal Woman Knew
If I could go back in time and give every woman one conversation before menopause, this would be it. I'm sharing the advice I wish more women heard earlier, so you can avoid years of metabolic damage and give your body the support it needs before menopause arrives.
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Episode 179: 5 Things I Don't Do as a Fitness Pro That I "Should”
I don't do everything "right" when it comes to health, and that's exactly the point. In this episode, I'm sharing the five fitness "rules" I break, the three habits I refuse to compromise on, and why consistency will always beat perfection when it comes to building a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.
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Episode 178: How I Prioritize Time For My Goals With a Packed Calendar?
Life isn't going to slow down while you're waiting to build healthier habits. In this episode, I share the simple mindset shifts and practical strategies that help me make time for what matters most, even with a calendar that's already packed.
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Episode 177: Eating 1,200 Calories and Still Not Hungry?
Not hungry on 1,200 calories a day? That doesn't necessarily mean your body is getting what it needs. This episode breaks down why hunger signals can shut off after prolonged dieting and how to safely rebuild your metabolism.
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Episode 176: Joint Pain Gone Without Drugs (Using just these 4 things)
If your knees, hips, or shoulders seem to ache more than they used to, there's a reason. Discover what's happening inside your body during menopause and how small nutrition changes can help reduce inflammation and support healthier joints.
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Episode 175: My Workout Split (and Why You May Not Want to Use It)
Choosing a workout routine doesn't have to be complicated. Learn the pros and cons of different workout splits and why your fitness level and schedule matter more than following someone else's plan.
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Episode 174: The Exact Supplements I Use
With so many supplements promising weight loss and better health, it's hard to know what's actually worth your money. In this episode, learn which supplements are actually used, why they're used, and why nutrition should always come before filling your cabinet with pills and powders.
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Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com
Episode 173: The 2 Things That Actually Reduce Visceral Fat
Menopause changes more than your hormones, it changes how your body stores fat. This episode explains why visceral fat increases during this stage of life and how healing your metabolism, lowering cortisol, and supporting gut health can help you reduce it naturally.
Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com
Episode 172: Your Bloodwork Is Normal... So Why Do You Feel So Off?
Normal bloodwork doesn't always mean everything is fine. Learn why so many women are told they're "healthy" despite feeling completely different, how perimenopause is actually identified, and what you can do to support your body through the transition.
Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com
Episode 171: How Do I Know I'll Get Results?
You're eating healthy. You're exercising. You're doing everything you've been told to do... so why does the scale keep going up? In this episode, we uncover what's really happening in menopause and the two things your body actually needs to start seeing results.Â
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Episode 170: Reverse Diet vs. Healing Your Metabolism: What's the Difference?
For women who feel like they're doing everything "right" but the scale keeps climbing, this episode offers a different perspective. Learn why chronic undereating can slow your metabolism, what a healing stage actually looks like, and how it can set you up for sustainable, long-term results.
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Episode 169: "No More Pretending That This Isn't Happening" Carrie's Story
What happens when you stop chasing fast weight loss and start focusing on long-term health? Carrie shares how breaking free from restriction helped her eat more, feel better, and finally fit back into clothes she hadn't worn in years.
Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com
Episode 168: How to Tell If Your Body Is Going Through Body Recomposition?
The scale isn't the only measure of progress, especially during menopause. This episode explains what body recomposition really looks like, why the number on the scale can be misleading, and how to know if your body is changing even when your weight isn't. If you're ready to learn more, the free How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause workshop is the perfect next step.
Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com
Episode 167: How Do You Know If Your Metabolism Needs Healing During Menopause?
No more guessing. Discover how to tell if your metabolism is ready for weight loss or asking for healing first. This episode walks you through the process, with the free How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause workshop available for those who want to dive deeper.
Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com
