111. When the Holidays Feel Like Too Much: Real Talk for Working Moms with Rebecca Olson
Nourish & Strengthen with Trainer Lindsey
Release Date: 12/10/2025
115. How to Know if your Hormones are Affecting your Weight Loss
Nourish & Strengthen with Trainer Lindsey
Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right — eating well, working out, staying consistent — and the scale still won’t budge (or keeps creeping up)? You’re not crazy… and you’re not broken. In this episode, I’m breaking down three clear signs your hormones may be affecting your weight loss, especially if you’re over 35 and feel like the old rules just don’t work anymore. I’m sharing: The most common symptoms I see in women with hormone-related weight loss resistance Why dieting harder and doing more cardio can actually make things worse How gut health,...
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114. New to Tracking Macros? Start Here (And Avoid the Biggest Mistakes)
Nourish & Strengthen with Trainer Lindsey
If you’ve ever been curious about tracking macros but felt overwhelmed, intimidated, or unsure where to start — this episode is for you. I’m breaking down exactly how to begin tracking macros the right way, especially for women in perimenopause. We’ll start with why your first step is simply tracking what you already eat (no changes required), how to evaluate that data without judgment, and how to adjust calories strategically if progress stalls. I’ll walk you through setting protein the right way for your body, explain why small changes matter more than drastic cuts after 40, and...
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113. Goal Setting in a Way that Actually Works for Women in Perimenopause
Nourish & Strengthen with Trainer Lindsey
In this episode, I’m sharing seven gentle, aligned goal-setting frameworks that actually work for women in perimenopause. Instead of harsh resolutions or pressure-filled plans, I’ll walk you through new approaches like Energy Before Outcome, Seasonal Goal Setting, Values-First Vision, Reset Rituals, and more. You’ll learn how to create goals that feel supportive, sustainable, and realistic for your hormones and your life — not the old all-or-nothing patterns that burn you out. If you’re ready to design a year that feels aligned, grounded, and achievable, this episode will show you...
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112. Your Cozy Cortisol Reset: A Minimalist Plan for the End of the Year
Nourish & Strengthen with Trainer Lindsey
The last two weeks of the year are chaotic — but they’re also the perfect time to slow down and reset. In this cozy, supportive episode, I walk you through a two-week plan to purposefully relax, lower cortisol, and support your hormones through the holidays. You’ll learn how to rest in a way that actually boosts your metabolism, why play is essential for women over 40, and the easiest “minimalist goals” you’ve ever set. If you’re tired of hustle culture and want to finish the year softly, this episode is your permission slip to breathe, reset, and take care of yourself. Want...
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111. When the Holidays Feel Like Too Much: Real Talk for Working Moms with Rebecca Olson
Nourish & Strengthen with Trainer Lindsey
In this episode, I sit down with work-life balance coach Rebecca Olsen to talk about why the holidays feel so overwhelming for so many women - and what to do about it. We unpack the invisible load moms carry this time of year, the outdated expectations we quietly inherit, and the patterns that lead to overcommitting and burning out. Rebecca shares simple, doable mindset shifts and micro-habits that help moms get grounded fast, reclaim their energy, and design a holiday season that actually feels good for their immediate family. If you’ve ever entered December already exhausted and want to...
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110. How to Reset After a Holiday Weekend — Without Punishment or Panic
Nourish & Strengthen with Trainer Lindsey
We’ve all been there — waking up after a holiday weekend feeling bloated, guilty, and convinced we’ve undone all our progress. But here’s the truth: your body isn’t broken, and you don’t need to punish yourself to get back on track. In this calm, coach-style episode, Lindsey walks you through exactly how to reset after a holiday weekend without panic or restriction. You’ll learn why “detox mode” backfires, how to use a simple 3-day reset to reduce bloat and balance hormones, and how to shift your mindset from guilt to grace so you can get back to feeling strong, confident,...
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109. How to Keep your Hormones Merry this Holiday Season
Nourish & Strengthen with Trainer Lindsey
The holidays are busy enough. Your hormones don’t need to join the chaos! 🎄 In this episode, I break down the three hormones that tend to go a little haywire this time of year (cortisol, insulin, and estrogen) and shares simple, realistic ways to keep them balanced so you can actually enjoy the season without the stress, bloating, or weight gain. You’ll learn: ✨ How stress and lack of sleep drive up cortisol (and how to calm it down fast) 🍪 Why holiday sweets can cause blood sugar crashes — and the easy fix that keeps you steady 🌸 How to support estrogen naturally with food,...
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108. Navigating the Holidays While Still Reaching Your Fitness Goals
Nourish & Strengthen with Trainer Lindsey
Today I’m sharing tangible strategies that you can implement TODAY to ensure you reach your fitness goals during the holiday season! If you want to keep seeing progress without avoiding your favorite holiday goodies and events, this episode is a must listen! Want more motivation, accountability and support in your fitness journey? Apply to work with a coach on my Elite level coaching team! Let’s hop on a call and chat through your goals and struggles and see if we are a good fit to work together! Apply for a free strategy call ! Send me a DM on Instagram or Facebook!...
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107. Eating Out on a (Calorie) Budget: How to Enjoy Food Without Blowing Your Progress
Nourish & Strengthen with Trainer Lindsey
Can you really lose weight and still eat out? Absolutely. In this episode, Lindsey shares her best tips for how to eat out on a calorie budget — without restriction, guilt, or blowing your goals. You’ll learn how to plan ahead, make smart swaps, and shift your mindset so eating out becomes part of your lifestyle instead of something that derails your progress. What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to plan ahead and “budget” calories like a pro ✅ The easiest way to build a balanced meal when eating out ✅ How to handle alcohol, appetizers, and dessert without overdoing it ✅ Why mindset...
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106. 7 Ways to Support Your Hormones and Crush the Last 60 Days of the Year
Nourish & Strengthen with Trainer Lindsey
In this episode, I share 7 simple, science-backed habits that help women over 40 support their hormones, stay consistent, and finish the year feeling strong and confident, without restriction or burnout. Instead of “starting over” in January, learn how to create momentum now through small daily actions that balance blood sugar, reduce stress, and boost energy. You’ll Learn: ✅ Why blood sugar balance is key to hormone stability ✅ How better sleep can transform your metabolism ✅ Simple ways to lower cortisol and stay calm during the holidays ✅ The right kind of exercise for fat...
info_outlineIn this episode, I sit down with work-life balance coach Rebecca Olsen to talk about why the holidays feel so overwhelming for so many women - and what to do about it. We unpack the invisible load moms carry this time of year, the outdated expectations we quietly inherit, and the patterns that lead to overcommitting and burning out. Rebecca shares simple, doable mindset shifts and micro-habits that help moms get grounded fast, reclaim their energy, and design a holiday season that actually feels good for their immediate family. If you’ve ever entered December already exhausted and want to enter the New Year feeling different, this conversation will feel like a permission slip to do things differently this year.
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