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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

Release Date: 03/28/2024

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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

Ever found yourself in a hospital room Googling “all the medical mumbo jumbo that you just heard from five different people in white coats? Or maybe you’ve sat there silently, praying someone would just translate what's happening to your mom or spouse? You're not alone. Hospitals can be overwhelming AF. When our loved ones get admitted, we’re handed forms, not answers. We're expected to trust the process, even when our gut says something’s off. And let’s be honest—half the time you don’t know who’s in charge, what your rights are, or how to get your questions answered without...

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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

Hey Magic Makers — let’s talk about how the scale might be doing you dirty! Let me guess you are eating “clean,” tracking your food, working out when you can, and still feel like the scale is mocking you? You’re not broken… but your metabolism might be straight-up exhausted. In this kickoff to the Metabolism Reset Series, I’m breaking down why your “eat less, move more” strategy isn’t working anymore — and what’s actually going on behind the scenes (hint: it has a LOT to do with stress, muscle loss, and hormonal chaos). Here's what we're diving into: ▶️ Why...

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What can you do revive your tired metabolism?|302 show art What can you do revive your tired metabolism?|302

Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

Hey Magic Makers — let’s talk about how the scale might be doing you dirty! Let me guess you are eating “clean,” tracking your food, working out when you can, and still feel like the scale is mocking you? You’re not broken… but your metabolism might be straight-up exhausted. In this kickoff to the Metabolism Reset Series, I’m breaking down why your “eat less, move more” strategy isn’t working anymore — and what’s actually going on behind the scenes (hint: it has a LOT to do with stress, muscle loss, and hormonal chaos). Here's what we're diving into: ▶️ Why...

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What can you do revive your tired metabolism?|302 show art What can you do revive your tired metabolism?|302

Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

Hey Magic Makers — let’s talk about how the scale might be doing you dirty! Let me guess you are eating “clean,” tracking your food, working out when you can, and still feel like the scale is mocking you? You’re not broken… but your metabolism might be straight-up exhausted. In this kickoff to the Metabolism Reset Series, I’m breaking down why your “eat less, move more” strategy isn’t working anymore — and what’s actually going on behind the scenes (hint: it has a LOT to do with stress, muscle loss, and hormonal chaos). Here's what we're diving into: ▶️ Why...

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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

Feeling stuck AF? You’re not broken — your intuition’s just been on mute. Today, I’m chatting with the amazing Isabel Chiara to uncover how to stop sabotaging yourself, trust your gut again, and actually nourish your mind, body, and soul — without feeling like you’re a DIY project that needs constant fixing. We’re swerving off the usual path and getting real about what’s actually driving your behaviors. (Hint: It’s not your willpower, it’s not your macros, and it’s definitely not a broken metabolism.) Inside this episode, Isabel and I dig into: ✨ Why ignoring your gut...

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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

300 episodes?! I KNOW. I can’t believe it either. Today, I’m throwing confetti, having a moment, and keeping it as real as ever. In this special milestone episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the actual behind-the-scenes of building and sustaining this podcast—no highlight reel BS, just truth bombs, bloopers, breakdowns, and breakthroughs. Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or found me while Googling “How can I lose belly fat?”—this one’s for YOU. I break down: my struggle with imposter syndrome and why I almost didn’t start this podcast The power of temper...

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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

If you’ve ever said, “My stomach hates me,” this Fit Girl Magic podcast episode is your permission slip to stop guessing and finally figure out what’s actually going on inside that bloated, confused belly of yours. Bloat by noon? Clothes suddenly tight? Brain fog, mood swings, or feeling like your body’s just off? Yeah, your gut’s probably waving a white flag—and I’ve invited Lindsay Renteria here to talk all about. Lindsay Renteria and I dive deep into: ✅ The truth about food sensitivity tests (and why they might be messing with your head) ✅ What leaky gut really...

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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

If you think health has to be hard, restrictive, and basically suck the joy outta life—this episode is your wake-up call. I’m joined by Justin Nault, founder of Clovis (and one of the very few dudes I’ve let crash the mic), and trust me—he earns his seat. He and I talk food freedom, telling diet culture to go pound sand, and finally learning how to feel unbothered by what other people think even if it’s your inner mean girl. We cover: 👉 How to actually enjoy your workouts again (no more “no pain, no gain” BS) 👉 The truth about self-sabotage (spoiler: it’s wearing a...

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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

In this Fit Girl Magic episode, I’m talking all about when you’re saying,  “I’m fine, everything’s fine” when everything is not as fine as you want it to be. Yeah, this vibe might be the very thing blocking your weight loss, stealing your sleep, jacking your mood, and wrecking your energy like a toddler on a sugar bender. I’m breaking down the hidden stressors you’ve been brushing off as “just how life is”—but your body’s waving red flags like it’s landing planes on the runway. I’m talking: 👉Mental load madness (when you are the magic fairy of the house...

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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

If you’ve ever wondered whether fasting is your golden ticket or just another wellness trend that will leave you frustrated—this episode is for YOU. I sat down with Renee Fitton from Prolon to break down intermittent fasting vs. fasting mimicking—and spoiler alert: yes, there’s a difference, and yes, it matters, especially if you're a woman in perimenopause or menopause. Renee and I dove into: How the Prolon Fasting Mimicking Diet gives you food and the benefits of fasting (without white knuckling your way through the day) Why five days is the sweet spot for fat loss, inflammation,...

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Join me on the latest episode of Fit Girl Magic as I sit down with the incredible Suzette Simon, a breast cancer survivor, for a raw and empowering conversation about the journey to prioritizing breast health. In this candid discussion, Suzette shares her personal experiences, from diligently scheduling mammograms due to her family's history with breast cancer to her own diagnosis despite her proactive efforts.

Key Highlights:

Suzette's shares her unwavering commitment to regular breast self-exams and mammograms, particularly for women with dense breast tissue.

The empowering decision Suzette made to undergo a bilateral mastectomy and the importance of open dialogue with healthcare providers.

Advocacy for women to take ownership of their health, seek multiple medical opinions, and find supportive healthcare advocates.

  Suzette's inspiring initiative, Strong Black Boobs, aimed at raising awareness of breast cancer within the Black community.

·      Join us for an episode filled with authenticity, strength, and actionable insights.

 

 

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