In this inspiring episode of Where Science Meets Self-Care, Ida Fanelli sits down with Karen Miller, a women’s health coach-in-training on a mission to help women over 50 reclaim their energy, strength, confidence, and vitality.

Karen shares her personal healing journey after the loss of her father following her parents’ 50th wedding anniversary—and how grief, responsibility as the eldest daughter, and self-discovery shaped her passion for holistic health in midlife. Through her own transformation, she realized that midlife isn’t the end of vitality—it can be the beginning of a powerful new chapter.

We also unpack common myths about metabolism and weight loss after 50, why results aren’t guaranteed due to genetics, hormones, menopause, and lifestyle factors, and how focusing on sleep quality, stress recovery, strength trainin ...