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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. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Thyroid Health Next Episode - What's Still Missing from Women's Fitness Programs More Like This: What They Don’t Teach Trainers About Exercise Prescription The ONE Thing Your Menopause Fitness Routine Is Missing Effects of Menopause Exercise on 12 Hallmarks of Aging Resources: Join Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist® to become a coach! Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Get the Exercise RX for Women Over 40 and master the programming variables that make or break results for women in midlife! Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Women’s fitness programs don’t always tell the truth about what really works in menopause—and that’s exactly why this episode matters.  If you’ve been working out harder, longer, or “like you used to” and still not seeing results, consider this your turning point.  Midlife fitness isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what actually works with your hormones, your energy, and your real life.  Let’s talk about how the right women’s fitness programs can finally help you feel stronger, sleep deeper, tone faster, and love your workouts again.

This episode is sponsored by BIOptimizers. BIOptimizers is having its 12 Days of Wellness Sale. Go to https://bioptimizers.com/flipping and get your Magnesium Breakthrough today and the limited time free gifts. If the promo has passed, you’re still covered with my exclusive code FLIPPING50 that always gets you at least 15% off. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - The ONE Thing Your Menopause Fitness Routine Is Missing Next Episode - What's Still Missing from Women's Fitness Programs More Like This - How Toxins are Disrupting Your Sex, Stress and Thyroid Hormones Resources: Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Join Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist® to become a coach! Let’s go straight to the thyroid health answers you’ve been missing. You’ll hear the truth about fasting, stress, gut health, and why “normal labs” may be anything but normal for you. We’re connecting the dots between what you feel and what your thyroid is actually doing behind the scenes. Finally understand what’s really driving your thyroid health. My Guest: McCall McPherson is a leading physician associate and entrepreneur in thyroid, hormone, and metabolic health. As the Founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic and Modern Weight Loss, and leader of the advocacy platform Thyroid Nation, McCall combines functional medical expertise with personal experience to offer innovative solutions to complex thyroid and hormonal issues as well as a unique and balanced approach to overall wellness. Her passion for delivering customized thyroid treatment stems from years of personal suffering due to the mismanagement of her own hypothyroidism. McCall is a TEDx speaker, has been honored on the 2024 and 2025 Inc. 5000 lists, is a 2025 Top 500 Inc. Female Founder and is the host of the Modern Thyroid & Wellness podcast. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:03:22] What is Thyroid and what are its functions? [00:05:13] How might we unintentionally harm our thyroid by doing things we believe are healthy—and which of those effects can be reversed [00:10:00] Does intermittent fasting help with thyroid issues? [00:21:47] Which lab tests give the most accurate picture of thyroid function? [00:29:22] Why might someone on thyroid medication still not feel well? [00:33:40] How often should women test their thyroid? [00:37:24] What’s your perspective on GLP-1 medications and how they relate to thyroid health?

Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - The Perimenopause Brain Health Window with Mariza Snyder Next Episode - Thyroid Health with McCall McPherson More Like This: Exercise Recovery After 40: Connective Tissue in Menopause Effects of Menopause Exercise on 12 Hallmarks of Aging 5 Things I Do When I Need a Reset or I’ve Had a Fitness Plateau Resources: Get the Flipping 50 STRONGER 12-week program for your at-home safe, sane, simple exercises. Join Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist® to become a coach! Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. If you’ve been doing all the right things but still not seeing the results you deserve, this episode will show you exactly what your menopause fitness routine is missing. You’re eating right, lifting weights, walking, and following all the “they say” advice — yet your metabolism, muscle tone, or energy still feels stuck. Today, I’m revealing the one game-changing ingredient most midlife women overlook. No… it’s not another supplement, diet tweak, or fancy fitness app. You’ll hear why your workouts may be quietly working against you. You’ll understand why your menopause fitness routine is missing this essential piece — and how adding it back brings your energy, metabolism, and confidence roaring back.

Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Why I Recommend Carbs at Night in Menopause Next Episode - The ONE Thing Your Menopause Fitness Routine Is Missing More Like This: Six Powerful Ways To Keep Your Perimenopause Brain Sharp Kill Cravings and Boost Energy with Essential Oils with Dr Mariza Snyder Resources: Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Understand how sleep relates to your hormones, muscle mass and weight loss with Flipping 50 Sleep Yourself Strong. For my brain, I use Qualia supplements! It elevates my health, energy, and performance at the cellular level. The perimenopause brain health window is the topic today and the guest is Dr Mariza Snyder. We are sharing deep intel from her most recent book, The Perimenopause Revolution. Among other things I ask her about why the brain is such a hinge on which the big door of mental health and dementia swings for women… and what we can do about it.  By the end, you’ll understand how to make the most of your perimenopause brain health window. My Guest: Dr. Mariza Snyder is a powerhouse advocate for midlife women, leveraging 17+ years as a practitioner, author, and speaker to spark a massive movement for women in perimenopause and beyond. With her top-rated Energized with Dr. Mariza podcast (13 million downloads) and a passionate social media audience of over 400K and 8 million monthly views, she’s a trusted guide—offering science-backed solutions for perimenopause and metabolic health. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:01:34] Your recent book, The Perimenopause Revolution, reframes midlife. What inspired you personally to write it and what you hope women will take away? [00:09:38] How do overlooked neuroendocrine shifts in perimenopause affect the brain—and why does this brain change matter? [00:13:38] What are neurotransmitters? [00:17:20] What are some of the most effective strategies women can use during perimenopause to protect their brain health and support long-term cognitive function? [00:23:43] How can women in their 20s-30s prepare for perimenopause [00:25:42] What is the decade when proactive prevention truly begins?

Forget the old rule of no carbs at night—it's time to embrace them! Learn how evening carbs can enhance sleep, stabilize cortisol, and even aid digestion. Discover the science behind how carbohydrates influence serotonin and melatonin production for better rest. Get tips on the best nighttime snacks, focusing on fiber-rich options that support gut health. Plus, find out how evening carbs can boost your morning workout performance and help maintain muscle mass. This is your permission slip to enjoy carbs after dark!

This episode is sponsored by AquaTru. AquaTru removes what most filters miss, including forever chemicals, microplastics, lead, and more. They use 4-stage reverse osmosis technology with most customers saying it’s the best tasting water they’ve had. Get a 20% discount by using promo code Flipping50 at checkout. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - 10 Things We Learned from Wearing a CGM, So You Don’t Have To Next Episode - Why I Recommend Carbs at Night in Menopause More Like This - How to Find a Positive Body Mindset While Menopause Changed Everything Resources: Join The Holistic Menopause Solutions Summit on Dec 1 to 5, 2025. Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Short & Easy Exercise videos in this 5 Day Flip Challenge. Join the Flipping50 Insiders Facebook Group and connect with Debra and the community. When a life-altering diagnosis becomes the doorway to a completely new mission, you get a story like this one — from cancer to coaching women. This episode dives into the moments that force us to pause, listen, and choose ourselves after years of putting everyone else first. Trust your body, honor your intuition, and make small, sustainable changes that shift everything.  Get ready for inspiration wrapped in truth, compassion, and actionable hope — this episode is the path of Eliza Riley from cancer to coaching women. My Guest: Eliza Riley is a holistic health and menopause coach who helps women navigate hormone shifts and reclaim their energy through simple, sustainable lifestyle changes. After overcoming cancer, Eliza discovered the power of small, consistent habits to create big transformation — and now she teaches women how to do the same. Her coaching blends practical nutrition, mindset work, and everyday strategies to help women feel like themselves again without restriction or overwhelm. She’s the founder of Menopause & Chill and host of the Holistic Menopause Solutions Summit. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:04:51] You’ve been open about how your own cancer journey reshaped your approach to health. Can you share a bit about that experience and how it led you to the work you do now? [00:19:26] You talk a lot about the power of small shifts — what does that mean in practice, and why do you think women often overlook the little things? [00:24:50] What are a few of those small shifts that can make the biggest difference for women going through perimenopause or menopause? [00:28:15] You often say healing doesn’t have to be hard. What are some ways women can make lifestyle changes feel easier and more sustainable? [00:30:28] How do you help women move from frustration or fear about their bodies into confidence and trust again? [00:34:07] You’re also hosting the Holistic Menopause Solutions Summit — how does that event tie into the message you’re sharing here today?

This episode is sponsored by HERS. HERS connects you with licensed healthcare professionals who create personalized treatment plans for your weight loss, hair growth, mental health, and skincare needs. Visit https://www.forhers.com/flipping to get your personalized treatment plan. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - The Menopause Gut Health Fix You Did Not See Coming Next Episode - From Cancer to Coaching Women Through Change with Eliza Riley More Like This: 28-Day CGM Experiment: What I Learned This Time Answers to Your CGM Questions: For Nondiabetics Resources: Join the next CGM Challenge on January 1, 2026. Using this link gives you freebies and support! Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. What we learned from wearing a CGM might just flip everything you thought you knew about food, sleep, and stress in midlife. Wearing a CGM is becoming a “thing.” It’s almost trending.  I wish every doctor would recommend wearing a CGM to patients.  After completing a 28-day Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor (CGM) and Blood Sugar Challenge, I’m sharing exactly what they learned from wearing a CGM on day 29. 

This episode is sponsored by BIOptimizers. Go to https://bioptimizers.com/flipping and use code: FLIPPING50 for 15% off. But if you want the biggest savings and gifts, load up your cart now and checkout between Nov 23rd and Dec 3rd to lock-in an even bigger discount of 25% off. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Exercise Recovery After 40: Connective Tissue in Menopause Next Episode - 10 Things We Learned from Wearing a CGM, So You Don’t Have To More Like This: Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain It’s Not Too Late to Overcome Gut Issues in Midlife Everything You Didn’t Know About Your Menopause Gut Health (and Need to) The Biology of Trauma: Why All the Right Things Aren’t Working in Menopause Resources: Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge for your best start, restart or reset in or after menopause with 10 Days of coaching, short workouts, and clarity on how to exercise optimally. Don't know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes and smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Aimee Apigan’s Book - Biology of Trauma If you’ve been feeling off, it might be time for a Menopause Gut Health Fix — because when your gut’s not in great shape, neither are you. Menopause gut health changes are so common yet the confusion and controversy is just as wide spread.  In this episode, I bring back a guest who also advises Gwyneth Paltrow. Got your attention? Good.  Here’s why you want to listen: we talk about fiber, collagen, digestive enzymes, stomach acids and if you hang in there til the end one more thing related to menopause gut health fix you may not see coming. My Guest: Esther Blum is an Integrative Dietitian, bestselling author and keynote speaker who helps women find the light at the end of the vaginal tunnel through nutrition, hormones and self-advocacy. 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. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:05:27] What signs show a woman’s under-fueled in fiber, and how can she boost it without bloating or gut backlash? [00:30:30] Collagen’s everywhere — where does it truly deliver for women over 45, and what needs to be in place for results? [00:18:11] How do you know if enzymes or Betaine HCl are really needed, and what mistakes do pros make here? [00:33:05] What is your stand on diet culture? For women “doing everything right,” what hidden weak link keeps results stuck? [00:40:09] What’s next in gut-hormone science midlife women should watch before it hits mainstream?

This episode is sponsored by HERS. HERS connects you with licensed healthcare professionals who create personalized treatment plans for your weight loss, hair growth, mental health, and skincare needs. Visit https://www.forhers.com/flipping to get your personalized treatment plan. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - How Healthy Skin Contributes to Healthy Aging Next Episode - Menopause Gut Health More Like This: What Stem Cell Therapy Taught Me About Recovery, Mindset, and Reinventing Downtime Better Strength and Metabolism in Midlife Through More Rest and Recovery Resources: Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge to learn why timing matters and why what works for others is not working for you. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with easy at-home self-assessment tests you can do in minutes. Are you burning belly fat or burning out? Get the Menopause Fitness Guide to High-Intensity Interval Training to help you lose more fat and stay on track! Don't know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes and smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. If you're exercising but ending up sore, tired, or injured more often, this episode reveals what actually works for exercise recovery after 40. I’m giving you another take on rest and recovery. It isn’t just about rest days—it’s about smarter, science-backed recovery that supports your changing hormones and connective tissue. Your needs for exercise recovery after 40 isn’t exactly the same as everyone else. Know what works for you!!

Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Bone Density Updates for Women Over 50 Next Episode - Exercise Recovery After 40: Connective Tissue in Menopause More Like This - Unlocking the Secrets to Skin Longevity | A Solution for Crepey Skin Resources: Keep your skin healthy, strong and resilient as you age with OneSkin. Visit http://oneskin.co/FLIPPING50 and use code FLIPPING50 for 15% off your first purchase. Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Are you burning belly fat or burning out? Get the Menopause Fitness Guide to High-Intensity Interval Training to help you lose more fat and stay on track! Healthy skin can be elusive in menopause due to declining estrogen levels and lower collagen production. It doesn’t mean you have to settle but it might be time for a change and better understanding of how to care for it.  If you deal with crepey skin, thinning skin, more visible lines and wrinkles, this is for you. Keep your healthy skin at every age My Guest: Alessandra Zonari, PhD, is a leading expert in stem cell biology and skin regeneration, driven by a personal mission to transform the way we age. Her journey began in Brazil, where she witnessed the impact of age-related diseases on her family, inspiring her to explore the connection between cellular health and longevity. As co-founder and CSO of OneSkin, Alessandra develops groundbreaking skin care products that target cellular senescence, one of the key hallmarks of skin aging. Connect with Alessandra: Interested in trying OneSkin? Visit http://oneskin.co/FLIPPING50 and use code FLIPPING50 for 15% off your first purchase. Website - One Skin Instagram - @oneskin.co LinkedIn - One Skin