Episode notes
In this episode I am talking about riding the hormonal wave in your 40s, drawing on real conversations from the Women in Wellness event, including my own recent dip in gym motivation and why having a clear plan, structure and tracking is what keeps you progressing even when you do not feel like it.
I unpack how negative self-talk and comparison drive self-sabotage, why we need to rewrite the rule book around menstrual cycle expectations in perimenopause, and how building resilience starts with small actions that create evidence you can trust yourself.
I also answer two audience questions on balancing cardio and strength for fat loss, and what to actually do when you wake up in perimenopausal rage with only 30 minutes to spare before the day begins.
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00:00 Hormonal Wave Intro
00:17 Wellness Event Takeaways
02:20 Out of Groove Confession
04:27 Plan Beats Motivation
06:54 Rewrite Cycle Rules
11:12 Stop the Self Beatdown
13:20 Build Resilience Evidence
16:57 Thriving and Nutrition Shift
20:42 Cardio vs Strength for Fat Loss
25:24 Morning Rage Reset Routine
28:42 Front Load Calories Calm
34:25 Come Home to Yourself
35:06 Final Breath and Next Steps