What is the lymphatic system and why women over 40 need to care |282
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Release Date: 12/19/2024
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...
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5 Must-Have Supplements Every Woman Over 40 Should Know About (and the Ones to Avoid)| 325
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
If you’ve ever stared at your supplement stash wondering if any of it’s actually doing something, this Fit Girl Magic episode is your wake-up call. Kim sits down with Jared St. Clair, herbalist, supplement expert, and host of Vitality Radio, to break down the real truth about supplements for women over 40. You’ll learn: The 5 Vital Supplements that actually move the needle (and why they matter) Why Amazon isn’t your friend when it comes to buying vitamins How to tell if your collagen, magnesium, or probiotics are worth the hype What “third-party tested” really means — and why...
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Am I the A 🤬hole to My Body|324
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Okay, real talk — I had to ask myself the question I’d been obsessed with the Reddit forum: Am I the A🤬 hole? And when it came to my fitness journey… yeah, I was. In this Fit Girl Magic episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I spent years bullying my body, pushing harder, eating less, stressing more, and wondering why nothing was working. A🤬hole alert: my body wasn’t broken. It was burned out. So, I got curious. I stopped chasing quick fixes and started asking better questions. I hired a coach, committed to a maintenance phase, and watched the scale go up seven...
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The Truth About Stress & Midlife Weight| 323
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Ever feel like your body is straight-up rebelling? You’re eating clean, working out, doing all the “right” things, but the scale won’t budge, your moods are a rollercoaster, and you’re ready to scream into a pillow every time someone asks, “What’s for dinner?” Yep, that’s not “just life”, that’s stress overload. In this Fit Girl Magic podcast episode, I’m joined by the powerhouse herself, Stephanie Crassweller, to break down what stress really looks like (spoiler: it’s not just deadlines and drama). We’re unpacking how stress messes with your hormones, metabolism,...
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The Truth About Stress & Midlife Weight| 323
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Ever feel like your body is straight-up rebelling? You’re eating clean, working out, doing all the “right” things, but the scale won’t budge, your moods are a rollercoaster, and you’re ready to scream into a pillow every time someone asks, “What’s for dinner?” Yep, that’s not “just life”, that’s stress overload. In this Fit Girl Magic podcast episode, I’m joined by the powerhouse herself, Stephanie Crassweller, to break down what stress really looks like (spoiler: it’s not just deadlines and drama). We’re unpacking how stress messes with your hormones, metabolism,...
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The Truth About Stress & Midlife Weight| 323
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Ever feel like your body is straight-up rebelling? You’re eating clean, working out, doing all the “right” things, but the scale won’t budge, your moods are a rollercoaster, and you’re ready to scream into a pillow every time someone asks, “What’s for dinner?” Yep, that’s not “just life”, that’s stress overload. In this Fit Girl Magic podcast episode, I’m joined by the powerhouse herself, Stephanie Crassweller, to break down what stress really looks like (spoiler: it’s not just deadlines and drama). We’re unpacking how stress messes with your hormones, metabolism,...
info_outlineAre you over the endless hamster wheel of health advice that only treats symptoms but never addresses the root of the problem? Dreaming of sculpting your body without surgery? And let’s get real—how often are you thinking about those daily bathroom trips? (Spoiler alert: you should be!)
In this week’s episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Dr. Patty Gonzalez, a retired chiropractor turned health concierge who’s dedicated to finding those magic solutions to help your body feel amazing. From gut health to lymphatic flow to holistic body sculpting, Dr. Patty brings practical tips, actionable advice, and plenty of laughs along the way.
We dive into why bathroom habits are so much more than just TMI territory. If your dog can keep things regular, why shouldn’t you? Dr. Patty explains why daily bowel movements are a key sign of healthcare a key sign of health and offers tips to make sure everything is flowing smoothly. She also shares her journey from chiropractor to health concierge, where she’s all about addressing root causes rather than slapping on quick fixes.
Dr. Patty introduces us to her two exciting businesses ventures: Innate Roots, which focuses on gut health, hormone balance, and tackling parasites, and Tight Club, a holistic body-sculpting studio that uses fascia compression techniques to achieve results without surgery, pain, or downtime.
She’s all about supporting your lymphatic system—the unsung hero of your body’s filtration process—and offers simple, effective strategies like hydration, walking, and self-massage to keep it functioning at its best.
Dr. Patty breaks down the importance of gut health and explains what it really means, connecting the dots between your digestive system, lymphatic health, and overall wellness. She keeps it real with practical advice on how to listen to your body, prioritize your health concerns, and let the magic happen naturally—no quick fixes or gimmicks required.
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