{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F9b825889-c4a5-4094-a51c-4a0ec5a1ca43","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Healthy After 40 Starts With Spirit: Metabolism, Menopause & Sustainable Strength with Michelle Hayes","description":"Women over 40 don\u2019t need another crash diet\u2014they need a spirit-first strategy. In this conversation, women\u2019s nutrition coach and longtime nurse Michelle Hayes explains why lasting health begins with purpose, alignment, and compassionate habits that work with perimenopause/menopause, not against it. We cover metabolism-smart eating without restriction, strength training over endless cardio, and how environment and community beat \u201cwillpower.\u201d Practical, culture-aware nutrition tweaks, vacation strategies, and a 60-day framework make change realistic\u2014so you can feel stronger, clearer, and more you.\n\u00a0\nAbout the Guest\u00a0\u00a0\nMichelle Hayes is a women\u2019s nutrition coach with 25+ years of nursing experience. She helps professional women 40+ rebuild energy, mood, and body confidence by starting with spirit, then aligning food, movement, and environment for sustainable results.\n\u00a0\nKey Takeaways :\n\n\nSpirit-first health creates durable motivation; habits stick when they serve purpose.\n\n\nAfter 40, hormones change; metabolism needs enough food, not chronic restriction.\n\n\nBuild meals to support metabolism and hormone health; skip 1,100-cal \u201cdiets.\u201d\n\n\nUse your current foods and culture; upgrade recipes instead of overhauling life.\n\n\nPrioritize strength training for body composition, bones, and confidence; cardio is adjunct.\n\n\nPlan for real life: preview restaurant menus/vacation foods; choose, don\u2019t \u201ccheat.\u201d\n\n\nEnvironment beats willpower: community/accountability prevent the two-week quit.\n\n\nReframe success from \u201cperfect\u201d to aligned actions; reduce all-or-nothing thinking.\n\n\nStart tiny (water, 500 extra steps); action \u2192 momentum \u2192 consistency \u2192 results.\n\n\nIt\u2019s never too late: Michelle lost 120 lbs in her late 40s and competes in powerlifting.\n\n\nConnect with the Guest\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\nWebsite: https://www.riseup2wellness.com/\n\n\nInstagram\u00a0\n\n\nListen to her podcast - HerRise Women Over 40 on all streaming platforms\n\n\n\u00a0\nIf you\u2019re in immediate danger:\n\n\nIndia: Dial 112 (all emergencies). Download the 112 India app for quick SOS. 112 India+1\n\n\nUSA/Canada: Dial 911 (life-threatening emergencies).\n\n\nUK/Ireland: Dial 999 or 112. Both connect to emergency services. GOV.UK\n\n\nIndia \u2013 free, confidential mental-health support\n\n\nTele-MANAS (Govt. of India): Call 14416 (alt: 1800-89-14416). 24/7 counseling in multiple languages. telemanas.mohfw.gov.in+1\n\n\nKIRAN Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline (Govt. of India): Call 1800-599-0019 (24/7). Press Information Bureau+1\n\n\nNIMHANS Helpline:080-46110007 (advice, counseling). Disability Empowerment Dept\n\n\nVandrevala Foundation:+91 9999 666 555 (mental health support). Disability Empowerment Dept\n\n\nJeevan Aastha:1800-233-3330 (suicide prevention & counseling). Disability Empowerment Dept\n\n\nOneLife:78930-78930 (suicide prevention & crisis support). Disability Empowerment Dept\n\n\nUnited States\n\n\n988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988, or chat via 988Lifeline.org (24/7). 988 Lifeline+1\n\n\nLGBTQ+ youth:The Trevor Project \u2014 24/7 phone/text/chat support. Phone 1-866-488-7386; see site for chat/text. (Note: the LGBTQ-specific \u201cPress 3\u201d option on 988 has ended, but Trevor remains active.)The Trevor Project+2Governor of California+2\n\n\nCanada\n\n\n9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 9-8-8 (24/7). Canada.ca+1\n\n\nUnited Kingdom & Ireland\n\n\nSamaritans:116 123 (free, 24/7). Samaritans+1\n\n\nShout (text support): Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7). Shout 85258\n\n\nGlobal directories (find local help anywhere)\n\n\nFind a Helpline: Verified crisis lines in 130+ countries (phone, text, chat). Find A Helpline\n\n\nBefrienders Worldwide: Global network of emotional-support centers. befrienders.org\n\n\nNote: Numbers and services can change. If a line doesn\u2019t connect, try another option above or search your country at Find a Helpline.\n\u00a0\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\n\u00a0\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational a","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/31f4af9e-cc4e-409a-98fb-653e1f193907/mtdlnc5qcgc.jpg"}