Joe talks about his "diet detox" approach, which encourages women to move away from restrictive diets and into a thriving, empowered relationship with food. We talk about why strength training is crucial for women over 40, how cardio can often lead to muscle loss, and how important it is to focus on fat loss rather than just weight loss.
Dr. Salome shares the essential role that lifestyle factors, such as diet, exercise, and stress management, play in managing midlife health. She offers practical advice on maintaining muscle mass, supporting liver function, and balancing the gut microbiome to ensure optimal hormone health. She also discusses the beneficial role of hormone therapy for women over 40.
In today’s solo episode, I am sharing a trend I’ve observed with my clients—a struggle to meet their health goals, but for unexpected reasons. Many women find themselves sabotaging their progress and losing focus on their own needs, and I believe this is rooted in a lack of a clear sense of self or identity, especially after going through the significant life changes of midlife and menopause.
Dr. Romie and I jump right into topics that most women over 40 can relate to—comfort food, emotional eating, and the complex relationship between hormones and stress, especially during midlife.