{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F2d49ffb4-5dad-4809-a93e-ce8491baa5ec","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"S3E27- Stress, Fitness, & Hormonal Balance in MidLife with Wendy","description":"Hey, podcast fam! \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f In this must-listen episode where Wendy \nopens up about juggling mom life, her career, and caring for her dad during the crazy times of the pandemic to staying fit post-40. Wendy talks all about building strength, not stressing the scale, while Robin flips the script on our exercise mindset. \ud83c\udfcb\ufe0f\u200d\u2640\ufe0f \nThey also get real about women's health, breaking down hormones, muscle tone, and why resistance training is the bomb. \nStress, anyone? Wendy breaks it down into types, and Robin shares the emotional hacks. \ud83e\uddd8\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Plus, they chat about staying active as we age \u2013 listen up for the golden tips on listening to your body. And oh, the menopause chat is gold! \ud83c\udf1f Grab a cup of your fav beverage and get ready for raw & real convo about why this stuff matters. \nDon't miss out \u2013 your wellness journey just got an upgrade! \ud83d\ude80 #WellnessPodcast #MenopauseRealTalk #FitnessAfter40 #StressBusters \ud83c\udf08\ud83d\udcaa\nHere's three key takeaways:\nHolistic Stress Management: Understand the three types of stress \u2013 physical, chemical, and emotional \u2013 and adopt holistic strategies to manage cortisol levels. Explore mindfulness and reframing techniques to enhance emotional well-being during midlife.\nTailored Fitness for Midlife: Adapt your fitness routine to the changing needs of your body as you age. Focus on the five components of fitness \u2013 cardiovascular health, balance, flexibility, and muscular strength and endurance \u2013 for overall well-being.\nHormonal Harmony in Midlife: Acknowledge the influence of stress, diet, and mineral levels on hormonal changes, particularly the interconnected relationship between cortisol and estrogen. Prioritize resistance training to support bone density and muscle strength during this life stage.\nBook: The Menopause Reset\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\nWho is Wendy and how to stay in touch \nWendy\u2019s expertise stems from a long history in the health and fitness space, beginning in 2006. She has worked in a variety of roles including cardiac research, member services, and personal training. She has worked within corporate wellness facilities, non profit organizations, for profit organizations as well as running her own business.\u00a0Wendy loves helping women prepare for and move through menopause, teaching women tools of exercise, nutrition and supplementation. For tips on living a healthier lifestyle, please join Wendy in her Facebook group, A Healthier Life.\n\u2060https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredgift\u2060\nhttps://www.facebook.com/wendyjokleinke\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/gethealthytoo/\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/443c66ee-86cb-444e-81ea-60e2226dcd06/37387082-1746151617482-9cac3e12d5e1a.jpg"}