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Is Coffee Good or Bad for Midlife Woman’s Gut and Metabolism?

Release Date: 01/14/2025

Energy Crashes & Stubborn Belly Fat After 40 (and what to do about it)

The Flipping 50 Show

Dealing with stubborn belly fat after 40 is reality for many women. It may happen in your 40s, 50’s, 60s or even 70s. And no one… not even an 87 yo likes it. My guest reminded me there is no “pre” … there is diabetes. So let that be a wake up call. We can’t control aging. We can over control carbs to the point blood sugar levels spike. You heard that right. We can fast so long blood sugar levels spike. Learn more surprising insight inside this episode. Stay to the end for an invite to a free summit coming up regarding blood sugar levels too. My Guest:...

Whole Body Vibration for Menopause

The Flipping 50 Show

Whole Body Vibration for menopause is revolutionizing fitness, boosting bone density, flexibility, and recovery — all essential for thriving through midlife and beyond.. This science-backed solution supports strength, balance, and energy. Get ready to explore how Whole Body Vibration for menopause can elevate your wellness routine and redefine what’s possible at any age. My Guest: Scott Hopson, co-founder of Pivotal Coaching, is a global leader in fitness and performance education. With over 25 years of expertise, Scott leverages Whole Body Vibration through Power Plate to optimize...

More Simple Strategies for Effective Short Workouts in Menopause

The Flipping 50 Show

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What’s Better Running or Walking for Midlife Fat Loss (and why)

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Is walking the new running for midlife fat loss? Learn the benefits and why walking for midlife fat loss works so well. I’ve shared - and will link to - two episodes recently linking the benefits of walking to both my personal experience and science-based results from walking. See other episodes you might like below! An elite athlete joins us today to share his thoughts on walking for midlife fat loss. My Guest: Brad Kearns, Mark Sisson’s co-author on The Keto Reset Diet, boasts a diverse athletic career as a US national champion triathlete and Guinness World Record speed...

3 Short Strength Training Session Strategies for Women in Menopause

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Want to do a short strength training session but not compromise on your results? Coming right up! These tips are not something I would do every session. But something effective for those infrequent sessions when you feel you just don’t have the time but your muscles (or body composition) is crying out for the workout. In a follow up episode I’ll share how I organize workouts to get an efficient and effective volume of work done with both less mental stress and less time. Consistency is the key to better fitness. It is a challenge for women in midlife so some of the...

Why It May Be Your Thoughts Keeping You Fat, Tired or Injured in Menopause

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Reduced estrogen impacts midlife injuries, but could your thoughts be keeping you fat, tired, or injured in menopause? Discover how 75% of recycled, negative thoughts shape your patterns and beliefs. My Guest: Riana Malia is a transformation coach trained in Evolved Neurolinguistic Programming (ENLP), Quantum Time Release (QTR), and Advanced Trauma-Aware Coaching. With over 20 years of experience, she helps ambitious women live confidently, heal trauma, and overcome emotional blocks. Through her Quantum Pattern Protocol, Riana guides women to achieve personal and professional goals with a...

4 Exercise Mistakes Hijacking Your Menopause Fitness (and how to fix them)

The Flipping 50 Show

You’re doing it all but could there be hidden mistakes hijacking your menopause fitness. Increasing protein, lifting weights, doing high intensity… How can you be this active but not working? Disclaimer: This could trigger you. The mistakes hijacking your menopause fitness you could be doing on purpose because you were told once this is what you SHOULD DO. This episode is for all women, and for you. So let’s unpack these mistakes hijacking your menopause fitness. Before anything.. Measure. If you aren’t measuring your body composition - skeletal muscle mass vs....

Is Red Light Therapy the Answer to Aches, Pains and More Movement?

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Red Light Therapy is not just for the rich and the pro-athlete any more! It’s a revolutionary tool for midlife women ready to take control of their health, vitality, and confidence. Whether it’s about reducing inflammation, relieving pain, or improving skin health, this science-backed therapy is changing the way we approach wellness. This episode unpacks Red Light Therapy, what it is, how it works and whether it can work on your gut health, plantar fasciitis, knee pain and more. My Guest: Forrest Smith grew up playing competitive sports in Atlanta and regularly...

If I Wanted to Reduce My Risk of Heart Disease Post Menopause

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Women collectively “Catch Up” to men in their risk by age 60, largely because of the loss of estrogen. Based on studies from the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (April 2024) and the American Heart Association (2013, 2023). Changes in blood pressure, cholesterol, and visceral belly fat all seem to be a part of the menopause transition for many women. Women spend 40% or more of their lives post-menopause, that’s a health risk if left unchecked. Women who have an early menopause, have even more time in their lives in post menopause. Many women are advised or...

Better Strength and Metabolism in Midlife Through More Rest and Recovery

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Building strength and metabolism in midlife is not hard. It’s just not easy to follow data and not emotion. This episode goes beyond sets and reps to uncover why muscle maintenance and metabolic health hinge on listening to both science and emotions. Discover how prioritizing recovery can unlock better strength and metabolism in midlife. My Guest: Ben Brown, owner of Body Systems, empowers clients worldwide with Pure Science, Proven Results™ Coaching Process, a science-backed approach to health freedom. With advanced degrees in Strength and Conditioning and Clinical Nutrition, he blends...

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Are you drinking coffee and wondering if coffee is good or bad for midlife?

Coffee drinkers, pay attention. In this episode, America’s happy gut doctor shares the pros and cons of coffee. Know the benefits without sabotaging your gut health or adrenals.

Do not miss this to know if coffee is good or bad for midlife?

My Guest:

Dr. Vincent Pedre, Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health, Founder of Dr. Pedre Wellness, and CEO of Happy Gut Life. He is a Functional Medicine-Certified Practitioner with a NYC-based concierge practice and bestselling author of two gut-health books. His latest, The GutSMART Protocol, includes a 14-day personalized gut-healing plan. His newest offering, Happy Gut Coffee, is a clean, toxin-free coffee that you can trust to keep your gut happy.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

Is coffee good or bad for the midlife woman’s gut? What are the pros and cons? 00:08:35
What are microplastics, and how do they enter the human body, particularly the gut? 00:10:45
How do you prefer your coffee? What’s your prep? 00:12:05
How do you doctor your coffee up? 00:17:25
What is the difference between caffeinated vs decaf coffee? 00:27:45
How much coffee does it take to get benefits vs how much is too much? 00:34:05

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