SEASON TWO: EPISODE sixteen
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Something happens when we hit our 40s. It’s subtle at first. You’re doing the same things. Eating “clean,” working out, maybe even trying fasting but your body just doesn’t respond the same way.
You start to wonder, Is it me? Am I doing something wrong?
Let me be the first to say: You’re not. You’re just not a little man (and that matters more than you think).
This week on the podcast, I sat down with Allyson Spungin, someone who deeply understands what women are going through during this midlife transition physically, emotionally, and hormonally. We talked about the things no one really preps us for: how our estrogen and progesterone levels drop, how body composition can shift, and how strategies that once “worked” (like intermittent fasting or high-intensity workouts) might suddenly backfire.
Allyson doesn’t just look at numbers or protocols; she starts with you. Not just your symptoms, but your story. One of the first things she asks her clients is: Where are you at? Where do you want to be? And that stuck with me.
Navigating this season of change is more than just adjusting your fitness plan or getting new labs. It’s about acknowledging what’s shifting (without shame) and learning how to move forward in a way that feels supportive, sustainable, and aligned.
So if you’re feeling a little off, a little frustrated, or a bit confused by your body right now, tune in. This episode is your permission slip to let go of the “shoulds” and start exploring what actually works for you now.
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