Perimenopause, Alcohol, and the Real Reason You Don’t Bounce Back Anymore|333
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Release Date: 12/11/2025
Why January Is the Worst Time to Diet After 40|335
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
If you’ve ever said, “My metabolism must be broken,” this episode is your permission slip to stop blaming yourself. Because here’s the truth: Your metabolism isn’t broken. It’s underfed, overtrained, and over the old diet games. In this Fit Girl Magic podcast episode, I’m breaking down why years of “doing it right” eventually backfire for women over 40 and why pushing harder is usually the exact thing keeping you stuck. We’re talking about metabolic seasons and why fat loss isn’t a year-round sport. I walk you through the four outcomes of my latest quiz and what...
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GLP-1, Peptides, and the Midlife Metabolism Mess No One Prepares You For|334
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
If you’re exhausted, craving everything, lifting weights, and still wondering why nothing is changing… this episode is for you. I’m sitting down with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer, an ER physician who left traditional medicine to focus on what actually helps women over 40 feel better: metabolic health, hormones, and peptides. We talk about what peptides really are (no, not steroids), why GLP-1s cracked the door open, and how midlife women can use these tools safely to support energy, sleep, recovery, muscle, and brain health without shortcuts or sketchy internet nonsense. Today’s conversation...
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Perimenopause, Alcohol, and the Real Reason You Don’t Bounce Back Anymore|333
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Ever notice how one or two drinks now feel like you ran a marathon, slept four hours, and woke up with anxiety for no clear reason? Yeah… same. In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Kate, writer, creator, and one of North America’s first sober sommeliers, to talk about what it really looks like to live a booze-free (or booze-lighter) life in midlife without feeling deprived, awkward, or stuck with sad mocktails. We unpack: · Why alcohol suddenly hits very different in perimenopause · How hormone changes make hangovers,...
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Why Dieting Isn't Working Anymore and What Actually Will|332
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
This winter, I’m not shrinking. I’m building. No crash dieting. No January panic. Just real strength and real momentum. Because here’s the truth most women never get told: You cannot diet your way into better body composition. If you’ve been restricting for years, your body isn’t broken… it’s guarded. Muscle is the midlife game-changer: Stronger metabolism Better hormone support More energy Less joint pain More confidence in your body And the scale? It only shows gravity’s opinion. That’s it. This episode is all about: Why endless dieting backfires in midlife ...
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Why Cortisol Is Wrecking Your Sleep and Health – Solutions from Stress Nation|331
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
This week I sat down with Justin Hai, the guy who basically said “yeah… stress is the villain in your midlife story” and then wrote a whole book proving it. Spoiler: he’s right. We dig into: • Why cortisol is out here acting like a drama queen • The sleep-stress-hormone Bermuda Triangle making belly fat stick around • How tech is low-key ruining your metabolism • The truth about hot flashes that’ll make you rethink what’s really “stressful” • Why weights beat cardio every damn time • How to set yourself up for a night of actual sleep, instead of scrolling your soul...
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Sneezing Without Fear: Pelvic Floor Secrets Every Woman Over 40 Needs|330
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
No one warned us that sneezing after 40 would turn into a full-body event. You brace, you clench, and you pray you don’t pee yourself. But guess what? That’s not normal and today we’re getting into all things below the belt. In this Fit Girl Magic podcast episode, physical therapist and researcher Christina Walsh, co-founder of Tighten Your Tinkler, breaks down what’s really going on with your pelvic floor and how to fix it without weird gadgets, painful Kegels, or surgery. You’ll learn the truth about why your hips, back, and bladder are all connected, the 3 everyday habits secretly...
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How to Stay Consistent Through the Holidays (Without Burning Out)|329
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
You know that “I’ll start fresh in January” energy? Yeah… I’m calling BS on that. In this episode, it's time to break up with that New Year hype and showing you how to start your comeback now, right in the middle of the messy, cookie-filled, pre-holiday chaos. Because here’s the truth: dates don’t create change—reflection does. Here’s What I Talk About: Why waiting for January 1st keeps us stuck in the same “start-over” cycle The 3-step year-end reset I use with my clients: Review. Reset. Reimagine. How to build boring but bulletproof consistency that actually...
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How To Lift Harder Not Smarter Over 40| 328
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Back in my competition days, rest days weren’t a thing. My “recovery” was half-assed yoga followed by guilt because I wasn’t drenched in sweat. If I wasn’t training six days a week with a side of cardio, I thought my gains would evaporate. Sound familiar? Fast-forward to today, I’ve softened my stance. Most women I coach are juggling work, kids, parents, and a full-on life. 90 minute workouts just aren’t it anymore. So let’s talk about how to get strong without burning out. This week, I’m sharing my takeaways from Dr. Bret Contreras’ conversation on the Huberman Lab...
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What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know About Good Fats with Udo Erasmus|327
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
You’ve heard me preach about the power of good fats, and this week, I finally sat down with the man who literally started the good‑oil movement: Udo Erasmus, creator of the legendary Udo’s 3‑6‑9 Blend and author of Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill. We’re busting myths left and right in this one. Remember when we thought fat‑free was the holy grail? Yeah… about that. Udo and I dig into: · Why your “healthy” oils might secretly be wrecking your hormones, joints, and mood · The truth about “cold‑pressed”...
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2 Diet Lies Midlife Women Needs To Stop Believing|326
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Alright, Magic Makers—today I’m getting a little spicy. I’m calling out the two lies I used to tell myself all the damn time, and if you’ve ever said, “I’ll start when things calm down” or “I just need 30 days to get my sh*t together,” this one’s gonna sting (in a good way). Lie #1: “I’ll start when life calms down.” Let’s be real—when has that ever happened? If you’re waiting for your schedule to magically open up, you might be waiting till retirement. I’ll tell you how I learned to show up even when life feels like a circus (and yes, sometimes it totally...
info_outlineEver notice how one or two drinks now feel like you ran a marathon, slept four hours, and woke up with anxiety for no clear reason? Yeah… same.
In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Kate, writer, creator, and one of North America’s first sober sommeliers, to talk about what it really looks like to live a booze-free (or booze-lighter) life in midlife without feeling deprived, awkward, or stuck with sad mocktails.
We unpack:
· Why alcohol suddenly hits very different in perimenopause
· How hormone changes make hangovers, anxiety, poor sleep, and belly fat harder to escape
· What “sober curious” actually means
· Why noticing the shift doesn’t mean you’re broken — it means you’re paying attention
· The rise of high-quality nonalcoholic wine, beer, and spirits
· Why your liver puts alcohol at the front of the line and what that means for estrogen balance
· How to start cutting back without white-knuckling it
· And why sparkling water alone is no longer the answer
Sarah also shares her personal journey of stepping away from wine culture, how the nonalcoholic beverage industry has completely evolved, and why women finally have better options that still feel elevated and social.
If you love your wine but secretly hate how it makes you feel the next day, this episode is your permission slip to rethink without pressure, labels, or perfection.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
· Why midlife bodies no longer bounce back from alcohol
· How alcohol impacts estrogen, cortisol, and sleep
· What makes nonalcoholic wine today very different from the stuff of the past
· How to enjoy social life without feeling left out
· Why mindset matters more than willpower when cutting back
· The small shifts that make the biggest difference
This isn’t about quitting forever. It’s about paying attention to what your body has been trying to tell you and finally listening — without turning it into another thing you have to be perfect at.
👉 Free Resource for You
If this episode has you thinking, “Okay… I might want to change how I drink without killing my social life,” grab my Guilt-Free Alcohol Guide. It walks you through:
· How to enjoy a drink without the spiral
· What to eat and drink before and after alcohol
· How to avoid the all-or-nothing trap
· And how to wake up feeling like a human the next day
· It’s your no-shame, real-life roadmap to blending alcohol with your goals.
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Sarah Kate:
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Past episodes
What you need to know about the Effects of Alcohol After 40 https://fitgirlmagic.libsyn.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-effects-of-alcohol-after-40-205
Alcohol and Weight Loss How To Keep It Simple |61https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fitgirlmagic/Ep206120-20Final20Podcast.mp3
Is it time to question your relationship with alcohol https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fitgirlmagic/Ep.203820-20Podcast.mp3