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Resources:

Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy.

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Let’s redefine what strength truly means—taking midlife muscle strength and turning it into personal power. 

From breaking outdated beliefs about lifting and “bulk,” to understanding how muscle becomes your lifelong independence insurance, this conversation reframes strength as both physical power and personal transformation.

We answer questions like human behaviour, creating change, defining success on your own terms and so much more. 

If you’re suffering from decision-making fatigue, information filtering, or feeling a little isolated, frustrated or confused this is your episode. We’re turning midlife muscle strength into personal power!

My Guest:

Cori Lefkowith is the founder of Redefining Strength and the author of The STRONG System, a practical framework designed to help women build sustainable strength, nutrition, and lifestyle habits that support real life. With over a decade of coaching experience, Cori helps women, especially in midlife, break free from burnout, diet culture, and all-or-nothing health thinking by shifting the focus from intensity and willpower to consistency and systems. Her programs and educational content have been featured in outlets including Women’s Health, SELF, Nike, Prevention, MSN, Well+Good, MindBodyGreen, LIVESTRONG, and The Guardian.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

Why are women still afraid of getting bulky from lifting weights?

Can strength training be about more than just weight loss?

Why are we stuck in a survival mindset instead of thriving?

How do women handle pressure to be everything to everyone?

How do you know what fitness advice is actually right for you?

Why is asking ‘why’ so important in changing habits?

Why is muscle so critical for independence and longevity in midlife?

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This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth and Calocurb.


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Resources:

Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy.

Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes.

What does the latest exercise guidelines update really mean for you?

Good news… it just got simpler!

The new guidelines show what midlife women need most—less complexity, more consistency, and real results for metabolic health.

And the biggest shift?

Resistance training is no longer optional—but it doesn’t have to be complicated to work.

In this episode, you’ll learn exactly what the exercise guidelines update means for your workouts.

If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it!

👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend.

👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group.

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Resources:

Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy.

The food noise is real. 

If you’re looking for natural appetite control without the shot, tapering off the shot, or otherwise this episode is for you.

If you simply want a better understanding of appetite, craving control, and calming urges to do things you know don’t serve you, stay with me. 

This episode dives into natural appetite control with clinical research, and real-world application—especially for women navigating midlife, menopause, and weight management.

My Guest:

Sarah Kennedy is the Founder and CEO of Calocurb Ltd. Calocurb, a revolutionary weight management product, was commercialized after 15 years and $30 million of New Zealand Government backed science. The company currently sells in five international markets and continues to grow rapidly through channels and geographies. Prior to joining Fonterra in 2011 she had more than 20 years’ experience in dietary and animal nutrition.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:


[00:05:47] How was Calocurb developed and where did the idea originate?


[00:12:18] How should someone use Calocurb during stressful or high-trigger times like holidays?


[00:14:22] What can women expect when coming off GLP-1 medications and can appetite hormones be restored?


[00:18:41] Should women try a natural alternative like Calocurb before using GLP-1 medications?


[00:20:47] What are the side effects of Calocurb compared to GLP-1 medications?


[00:22:47] Do you need a prescription for Calocurb and what is it made of


[00:26:16] What is the difference between hunger and cravings and why does it matter?

This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth.


Cozy Earth - Discover how care in every detail transforms simple routines into moments of true comfort and ease. Head to cozyearth.com and use my code Flipping50 for up to 20% off.

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Resources:

Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy.

Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes.

Navigating unexpected health challenges in midlife? 

So did today’s guest. 

She did it while learning how to pivot training/goals and identity without giving up strength, confidence, or purpose. A real conversation about listening to your body, redefining, success, and continuing to thrive when the old rules no longer apply.

If you’re navigating unexpected health challenges, this conversation will help you move forward feeling stronger, wiser, and more in control.

My Guest:

Tamea Smith is an IFFB Bikini Pro in her 60s who is redefining what strength looks like in midlife. After facing unexpected health challenges, Tamea was forced to step back, listen to her body, and rebuild her approach to training and recovery. Today, she helps women over 50 navigate changing hormones, shifting goals, and the emotional side of fitness – proving that thriving doesn’t mean pushing harder, but pivoting with wisdom.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:


[00:10:20] How do you rebuild trust with your body after illness, injury, or burnout – especially when you’re used to being “the strong one”


[00:11:55] What does a “good training week” look like now for you?


[00:26:49] Many women worry that if they stop training the way they used to, they’ll lose muscle, bone, or confidence. What actually happens when training becomes smarter instead of harder?


[00:28:35] You’ve spent years training at a very high level. What was the hardest part – mentally and emotionally – about having to pivot your training after your health challenges?


[00:38:26] How can women in midlife tell the difference between “I need to push through” and “my body is asking for a different approach”?


[00:39:53] If a woman listening feels discouraged because her body doesn’t respond like it used to, what’s one mindset shift that can help her move forward without giving up?

If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it!

👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend.

👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group.

👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.

Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language.

Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause.

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Resources:

Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy.

You are trying to build muscle but dealing with muscle loss with various diets, you may not know it's the diet itself. 

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re eating enough protein, eating too little, or following the wrong diet for muscle, this episode clears it up.

From intermittent fasting to keto, plant-based diets to protein intake, this conversation breaks down what actually preserves muscle—especially for women in midlife.

We’re answering questions you may not know to ask about muscle loss with various diets or amounts of protein. 

My Guest:

Esther Blum is an Integrative Dietitian, Menopause Expert, host of The Midlife Realignment podcast, and TEDx speaker. She helps women find the light at the end of the vaginal tunnel through nutrition, hormones and self-advocacy.

Esther is the bestselling author of See ya later, Ovulator, Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat, Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous, Secrets of Gorgeous, and The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project.

Known as Gwyneth Paltrow’s menopause mentor, Esther has appeared on the Today Show, ABC-TV, and Good Day NY and is frequently quoted in goop, Oprah Daily, Well + Good, and Forbes.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

Does protein timing matter or is total daily intake enough?

Can intermittent fasting lead to muscle loss if protein is too low?

How can you tell if you're losing fat or losing muscle?

How much protein do women really need to prevent muscle loss?

Is eating too little actually slowing your metabolism and fat loss?

Do diets like keto or plant-based affect muscle and hormones differently?