In this powerful episode, I sat down with volleyball legend and wellness pioneer Gabby Reece to unpack her evolution from professional athlete to wellness entrepreneur. At 54, Gabby shares her refreshingly practical approach to aging powerfully, revealing how she has adapted her training methods to focus on longevity, while still maintaining the discipline that made her a champion. She opens up about her innovative training approach, combining underwater workouts, heat exposure, and strategic strength training—designed not solely for physical gains, but also for building mental resilience.

What truly sets this conversation apart is Gabby’s candid discussion about navigating her marriage to fellow athlete, Laird Hamilton, raising three daughters in today’s sometimes overwhelming world, and finding the delicate balance between being a powerful woman and embracing vulnerability in her relationships.

In this game-changing episode, I’m tackling a topic that’s close to my heart and crucial for every woman over 40: strength training. Drawing from decades of experience (I started at 16!), I’m sharing my evolved approach to building muscle and strength that’s specifically tailored for midlife women.

We’re diving deep into why traditional cardio isn’t enough and how proper resistance training can transform your body composition, boost your metabolism, and enhance your daily functionality.

In this episode, Dr. Ashley Lucas—former professional ballet dancer turned PhD in sports nutrition—breaks down the surprising science behind visceral fat. She reveals how this type of fat acts like its own organ, secreting hormones that actively resist your weight loss efforts. Drawing from her clinical work and success as the founder of PhD Weight Loss, Dr. Lucas challenges the common advice to “eat everything in moderation” and explains why it might be setting you up for failure. Tune in for a paradigm-shifting discussion on how understanding the true role of visceral fat is key to sustainable weight loss, especially for women over 40.

Today, I dive deep into the fascinating world of stress-fighting foods that can naturally lower your cortisol levels. As women navigating midlife, managing stress becomes increasingly crucial for our overall well-being and weight management goals. I’ll share my personal strategies for incorporating these powerful foods into daily life, from my morning ritual with dark chocolate (yes, chocolate can be healthy!) to simple ways to sneak stress-busting greens into your meals. You’ll discover how specific nutrients work to calm your body’s stress response and learn practical tips for making these foods a regular part of your routine. Whether you’re facing midlife hormonal changes, career pressures, or family responsibilities, these natural solutions can help you find more balance and peace in your busy life.

In this eye-opening episode, I sat down with Dr. Casey Means, Stanford-trained physician, #1 New York Times bestselling author of “Good Energy,” and co-founder of Levels, to unpack the truth about America’s metabolic health crisis—and more importantly, how we can naturally optimize our body’s energy systems. As women over 40, understanding our metabolic health is crucial not just for weight management, but for sustained energy, mental clarity, and overall vitality. Dr. Means shares groundbreaking insights about how we can naturally boost our body’s production of key hormones like GLP-1 (the same hormone in popular weight loss medications) through simple dietary and lifestyle changes. Her approach proves that we don’t need expensive prescriptions to feel our best—we just need to work with our body’s natural wisdom.

In this game-changing episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my personal supplement routine that’s helped me get in the best shape of my life at 60! As we age, our bodies demand different support than they did in our 20s and 30s. I’m sharing my top supplement recommendations for women over 40, including some surprising choices that have transformed my recovery, energy, and overall vitality. From addressing muscle loss and brain fog to tackling those frustrating night leg cramps, I’m revealing the exact supplements that have made the biggest impact in my journey. Plus, I’ll explain why that downward dog position might be showing you more than just your yoga form—and what you can do about it!