Becoming MindStrong
The TRUTH behind nutrition, fat loss, health, and fitness. No more point systems. No more shakes. No more nutrition industry noise. Welcome to Becoming MindStrong, the official podcast of MindStrong Fitness. https://www.mindstrongfitnesscoaching.com
Episodes
206 episodes
Episode 206: Stress Series Part 2: What Cortisol Actually Does (and Why It Matters)?
You don’t need to get rid of cortisol, you need your body to regulate it properly. In Part 2, I will explain the four key jobs cortisol performs and reveals how under-eating, over-exercising, and not recovering enough can push your body into ch...
Episode 205: Stress Series Part 1: Why Stress Hits Harder in Menopause?
We’re kicking off Stress Week with the WHY behind stress in menopause. I will explain what happens to estrogen and cortisol as we age, why chronic stress can affect everything from sleep to visceral fat, and why there’s nothing “wrong” w...
Episode 204: GLP-1 Series Part 3: How to Support Your Metabolism On (or Off) a GLP-1
Your metabolism needs more than appetite suppression. In Part 3, discover the four pillars of metabolic health: proper fueling, balanced nutrition, strength training, and recovery. Book your Free Strategy Session here:
Episode 203: GLP-1 Series Part 2: What GLP-1 Drugs Do (and Don't Do)
What happens when a medication makes you feel full longer, but doesn’t address the health of your metabolism? In Part 2, I will break down GLP-1 medications, their role in appetite suppression, and the important metabolic factors they don’t add...
Episode 202: GLP-1 Series Part 1: What GLP-1 Actually Does (and Why Your Body Already Makes It)
What if your body already has its own natural GLP-1 system? I will break down how GLP-1 works and why supporting your metabolism through nutrition, sleep, blood sugar balance, and strength training can make a difference during menopause....
Episode 201: Blood Sugar Series Part 3: 5 Steps to Stabilize Blood Sugar in Menopause
Knowing why blood sugar matters is one thing—knowing what to do about it is another. In Part 3, I will walk you through five practical strategies for supporting healthy blood sugar, including fueling properly, balancing your plate, building mus...
Episode 200: Blood Sugar Series Part 2: What Blood Sugar Is (and Why It Matters)?
Blood sugar is about so much more than diabetes, especially during menopause. In Part 2 of this series, we will break down how glucose and insulin work together and why insulin sensitivity matters for your energy, metabolism, sleep, and weight....
Episode 199: Blood Sugar Series Part 1: Why Blood Sugar Gets Harder to Control in Menopause
If your energy, cravings, sleep, mood, or hunger feel all over the place in menopause, blood sugar could be part of the story. In Part 1, we will unpack the biggest factors driving blood sugar dysregulation and what those frustrating symptoms m...
Episode 198: Visceral Series Part 3: How to Reduce Visceral Fat in Menopause?
Your body isn’t broken, it’s changed. In the final part of our Visceral Fat series, we’re breaking down why belly fat behaves differently after 40 and the four key areas to focus on if you want to support your metabolism and reduce visceral fat...
Episode 197: Visceral Series Part 2: What Visceral Fat Is (and Why It Matters)?
What exactly is visceral fat, and why does it become such a big deal during menopause? In this episode, we’re going beneath the surface to understand where visceral fat lives, how it can affect metabolic health, and why this stage of life requi...
Episode 196: Visceral Series Part 1: Why Belly Fat Changes in Menopause?
Why does belly fat suddenly seem to become a bigger issue in menopause, even when you’re eating and exercising the way you always have? In Part 1, we’re breaking down the biology behind “meno belly,” including the role of estrogen, muscle loss,...
Episode 195: Sleep Series Part 3: 6 Steps to Better Sleep in Menopause
Better sleep in menopause isn’t about finding one magic supplement or forcing yourself into another impossible routine. In Part 3, we’re breaking down six practical strategies that address the bigger picture: adequate nutrition, blood sugar bal...
Episode 194: Sleep Series Part 2: How Sleep Impacts Your Body Composition in Menopause?
Sleep isn’t just about having more energy the next day. In menopause, it can impact much more than you realize. In Part 2, we’re diving into what happens under the surface when you’re not getting enough sleep, from disrupted hunger hormones and...
Episode 193: Sleep Series Part 1: Why Menopause Wrecks Your Sleep?
Waking up in the middle of the night and wondering, “Why am I wide awake?” is incredibly common in menopause. In Part 1 of this three-part series, we’re breaking down the four major factors that can disrupt your sleep: declining estrogen, decli...
Episode 192: Hunger Series Part 5: The Science Behind Hunger vs. Cravings
Not every urge to eat means your body needs fuel. In this final episode, we unpack the difference between hunger and cravings, how sleep, stress, emotions, environment, blood sugar swings, and restriction can influence what you want to eat and ...
Episode 191: Hunger Series Part 4: Insulin Explained (The Most Misunderstood Hormone in Weight Loss)
Why does managing hunger and weight suddenly feel so much harder after 40? One piece of the puzzle is how your body responds to insulin as estrogen changes during menopause. In Part 4 of the Hunger Series, we’re unpacking insulin sensitivity an...
Episode 190: Hunger Series Part 3: GLP-1 Explained (Your Natural Hormone vs. the Drug)
GLP-1 medications have changed the weight-loss conversation, but how much do we really understand about what they’re doing in the body? In Part 3 of our Hunger Hormones 101 series, we’re breaking down natural GLP-1, GLP-1 medications, appetite ...
Episode 189: Hunger Series Part 2: Why You're Never Hungry (Ghrelin & Leptin Explained)
Hunger isn’t the enemy. It’s communication from your body. In our Hunger Series Part 2, we explore how chronic under-eating can disrupt ghrelin and leptin and why slowly giving your body more of what it needs may help restore those hunger and f...
Episode 188: Hunger Hormones 101: The Hormones That Control When You Eat
Why does hunger sometimes feel impossible to control, especially during menopause? In Part 1 of Hunger Series, we break down the four key hunger hormones: ghrelin, leptin, insulin, and GLP-1 and how nutrition, sleep, stress, and dieting can inf...
Episode 187: Meal Prep Made Simple
Staying consistent with nutrition doesn’t require complicated meal plans or hours in the kitchen. Learn how to use simple meal prep strategies to build balanced meals around your personal macros while making nutrition more manageable during men...
Episode 186: On a GLP-1? You Need to Hear This
Taking a GLP-1 can make eating less feel effortless, but that doesn’t automatically mean you’re fueling your body properly. Learn why what you eat while taking a GLP-1 matters for preserving muscle, supporting your body, and setting yourself up...
Episode 185: How am I GAINING Weight Eating 500 Calories a Day?!
If your first instinct when the scale stops moving is to eat even less, pause before you do. This episode explains why that approach can backfire for women who have been under-eating for years and what a different path can look like....
Episode 184: How to Maximize Your Workouts In Menopause (Live Session)
If you’re walking, doing cardio, lifting weights, and still wondering why your body feels different after 40, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about how to make your workouts work with your menopausal body instead of constantly push...
Episode 183: "I Thought I Was the One Who Was Broken" Linda's Story
"I thought I was the one that was broken." That's the belief Linda carried for years, until she discovered it was never a lack of willpower. Hear how understanding her body transformed not only her weight loss journey, but her energy, confidenc...
Episode 182: 3 Myths of the Workout World Busted
Think you need to be sore, "shock" your muscles, or never miss a Monday to see results? Think again. In this episode, we're busting three of the biggest fitness myths keeping women stuck, and replacing them with a simpler, more sustainable appr...