The Flipping 50 Show
It’s no secret in 2025 that stronger muscles lead to longer life. If you’re a woman in perimenopause, postmenopause or anything in between, this is no surprise to you. I think we are very aware of it, but let’s unpack how weight lifting treats and prevents chronic diseases. Women, at any age, need stronger muscles for a longer life. Not just for aesthetics, but for functionality and independence. My Guest: A longtime Vanity Fair contributing editor, Michael Joseph Gross has published investigative reporting, essays, and books about culture, technology, politics, religion, and...
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So many women say they’re tired all the time in menopause. Even those who do exercise to improve health, which would include energy levels, will often say, “I’m tired all the time.” Let me share what I would do, and actually did at the end of 2019 when I found myself recovering from a big year of mental and physical stressors. 80% of the population don’t exercise, specifically 80% of women don’t lift weights the minimum times per week needed for optimal metabolic health. If you are one of those 20% you should be the most energetic people in the room wherever you go! If...
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We’ve had it wrong! You’re not really bloated!! My guest explains what ‘bloated’ is … and isn’t… How your hormones and gut interface happen and why adding protein might NOT be the thing you need to do right now if you’re not really bloated. My Guest: Shefaly Ravula, PA-C, IFMCP is the visionary founder of Precision Gut Health, a virtual telehealth practice on a mission to unlock the secrets of gut health, nutrition and longevity. At the heart of her practice lies a powerful fusion of functional medicine, culinary nutrition, and a profound commitment to...
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If you are exercising but not losing weight or gaining muscle after 50, there are some easy and yet not-so-obvious reasons why. This is for all of you exercising but not getting results. Whether you or women you work with are interested in gaining muscle after 50, you may like this: How to Design Strength Programs that Work PRE, peri and post-menopause is a new workshop I'm offering complimentary to our members and existing Menopause Fitness Specialists. If you’re interested as a non-member, add your name here to the . 5 Reasons You May Struggle Losing Fat or...
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What do you do when your joints hurt? Do you think this is only temporary because I did too much of something? What can you do when joints hurt, or at least ache? Are you thinking or told about knee replacement? If this is you, this is your episode! My Guest: Dr. Joshua Schacter, DO, FAAOS, America’s Holistic Orthopedic Surgeon, is redefining joint care with a commitment to providing actual solutions for his patients. Spending a decade as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and Director of the Advanced Orthopedic Center of Excellence, he saw the need for non-invasive, innovative...
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Short term weight loss sounds great BUT it’s not all fat – it’s muscle! Muscle will be much harder to regain as we age because of anabolic resistance.. Clothes might feel loose and you get weight loss compliments. But short term weight loss is just giving a “false positive” honeymoon period. This might mean you divorced muscle, the love of your life. 1. Muscle Mass Loss (Sarcopenia) Protein Deficiency Protein is essential for building and maintaining muscle tissue. Insufficient protein intake exacerbates muscle atrophy and increases the risk of falls and injuries....
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The protein rules in menopause change. We’ve talked about protein before. But not like this. Instead of a complicated, Smart Scale, DEXA scan-based check your numbers hard line obsession, you’re going to get down-to-earth, easy to hear support for your protein rules in menopause. My Guest: Jordan Robertson is an evidence based naturopathic doctor, and the owner of The Confident Clinician, a software built specially to help clinicians make research-backed decisions for their patients with nutrition, supplements and lifestyle medicine. Questions We Answer in...
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Listener Menopause Exercise Question: Are You Exercising Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right?” Recently, a listener asked a menopause exercise question, "I'm doing strength training three times a week for 30 minutes. Is that too much? If you have wondered, or wonder what is enough, too much or the Goldilocks for you, this is for you. Based on a study in Ireland called Menowell (not to be confused with the bars), almost 70% of us get our information from friends and 50% get information from social media. So, beware. Even researchers right now are spending a lot of time and...
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In this episode of essential oils for menopause hormones, I asked all the questions you ask. The purpose? To find beyond exercise and food, what can you do with essential oils to support your symptoms or simply elevate your health. I ask about essential oils for menopause hormones – adrenal fatigue, sleep, libido, cravings and more. Don’t miss this one! My Guest: Jodi Sternoff Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, where she has combined her training in nutritional therapy and aromatherapy...
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In today’s episode, I share my personal experience with stem cell therapy—and the unexpected lessons that came from being forced to slow down. Whether you’re choosing a procedure like stem cell therapy or suddenly dealing with an injury or illness, time off from your normal routine isn’t just inconvenient — it’s a major mental and physical shift. But it doesn’t have to be a setback. In this episode, I unpack the power of reframing your downtime with three key focus areas: Mindset, Movement, and Meaningful redirection. Why I opted for Stem Cell Therapy...
info_outlineSave your knees and shoulders from the little discomfort doing usual activities or some swelling and inflammation.
If you aren’t sure whether you need physical therapy, you should get a referral, just need a massage or to lay off for a few days, this is your episode.
I’m no stranger to physical therapy, but I am a foreigner in seeking support for any issues I’ve got. Mine have all come from some acute trauma or injury. I knew it and the answer was obvious, maybe for you too — to save your knees and shoulders without surgery!
My Guest:
Dr. David Middaugh is a specialist physical therapist who helps people avoid unnecessary surgery while getting back to being healthy, active, and mobile. He coaches people online and has a clinic where people are treated in person. His contrarian treatment approaches are focused on addressing the root cause of problems like arthritis and tendon tears so that people have the most control over their health.
Questions We Answer in This Episode:
- [00:10:58] What makes you different from other physical therapists?
- [00:14:12] Is it actually possible to heal osteoarthritis without surgery?
- [00:20:28] What is unique about how you help people with knee pain?
- [00:37:30] What about people with shoulder pain?
What is Manual Physical Therapy?
- Hands-on body work to manipulate the soft tissues like your muscles, tendons, ligaments tend to be pretty good at moving the joints.
- Fixing the root problem of knee and shoulder pain issues through movement.
- Focused on fascia techniques and fascia related treatments.
What Really Works to Save Your Knees and Shoulders?
Knees
- What to work on? Glutes.
- If you have weakness in the glutes, that’s when the quads get over dominant.
- The Science:
- Quads have been overused causing knee arthritis or meniscus tear.
- What to do?
- Do your exercises primarily with your glutes.
Your hamstrings and quads will still work – they just need to work secondary. - Can you figure out how to make your glutes contract apart from your thigh muscles? It's more gaining mental control over your muscles.
- Stop walking. Turn on your glutes first.
- Do your exercises primarily with your glutes.
Shoulders
- What to work on? Upper traps (trapezius).
- If you have weak traps, there is more stress and tension holding the weight of the arm, shoulders and maybe chest..
- The Science:
- Rotator Cuff tears are one of the biggest problems because of weak upper traps.
- What to do?
- Shrug every time you reach up to use your traps.
This preserves your ball and socket joint.
If you don’t shrug, the socket faces outwards and compresses tissues.
- Shrug every time you reach up to use your traps.
Connect with Dr. David:
- Get the Manual Therapy for a 50% discount for a one-time purchase OR the first payment on membership
Link: http://flippingfifty.com/manualtherapy
Code: FLIPPING50 - Instagram - @elpasomanualpt
YouTube - @epmanualphysicaltherapy
Other Episodes You Might Like:
- Previous Episode - Clean Eating, Fasting and Eating Disorders in Menopause
- Next Episode - Stress Isn’t All Bad? Use Stress to Thrive
- More Like This - Overdoing Exercise in Menopause: The Struggle to Scale Back
Resources:
- Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge to learn why timing matters and why what works for others is not working for you.
- Short & Easy Exercise videos in this 5 Day Flip Challenge.
- Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra.