Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment
This podcast is for women struggling with weight loss, food obsession, and related health issues like hormonal imbalances, fatigue, and digestive problems. Hosts Kitty Blomfield and Craig McDonald debunk fad diets and restrictive eating, offering education on metabolism, hormones, and pro-metabolic nutrition. They aim to empower women with knowledge and tools to restore metabolism, lose weight, and tone up in a healthy, sustainable way.
Episodes
#402 - ADHD Is a Metabolic Issue, Not a Brain Disorder with Theresa Piela
Yep, I know. This one's going to ruffle some feathers.I sat down with my gorgeous friend Theresa, who works with people with severe chronic illness and trauma, and she doesn't hold back.Here's what we get into:→ Why a low energy brain props itself up on stress hormones (hello, can't sit still)→ Why stimulants like coffee and ADHD meds actually CALM some people down→ The nutrient bo
#401 - The Estrogen Lie: What’s Actually Happening In Your Body with Emma Sgourakis, Kate Deering & Jay Feldman Part 2
Part 2 of our deep dive with @katedeeringfitness @thenutritioncoach @jfwellness, this one's about the research they don't want you questioning.At the end of 2025, the FDA quietly removed the cardiovascular black box warning from hormone therapy. The reasoning leaned on studies from 1991 and 1996. When those same claims were tested properly in randomized controlled trials, they didn't h
#400 - The Estrogen Lie: What’s Actually Happening In Your Body with Emma Sgourakis, Kate Deering & Jay Feldman Part 1
Sat down with Kate Deering, Emma Sgourakis and Jay Feldman for the deepest dive we've ever done on estrogen and it changes how you should be thinking about menopause.You've been told menopause = estrogen deficiency. Get the levels back up, symptoms go away. That's not the full story.Blood tests only measure what your ovaries are producing. After menopause your body keeps making estroge
#399 - The thing no one is saying about Ozempic with Jay Feldman
Nobody is telling you this about Ozempic.1 in 5 women who come off Ozempic regain all the weight within a year. And when it comes back, it comes back about four times faster than if you'd lost it through diet and training.I sat down with Jay Feldman (he's basically a walking encyclopaedia on this stuff) to go through what these drugs are actually doing in the body. Not the marketing versio
#398 - Hypothalamic Obesity: The Diagnosis No One Prepares You For with Vanessa Previero
This week's episode is one of the hardest, most honest conversations I've had on the podcast.My guest Vanessa's daughter Millie was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour at 10 years old. The surgery saved her life but it damaged her hypothalamus, and she lost the ability to ever feel full. Within weeks she went from an emaciated 17kg to obese. Vanessa ended up putting locks on the ki
#397 - You're Not a Unicorn, You're Just Under-Resourced with Leila Lutz
Part two with @leilalutz.If you missed part part comment POD396 and I’ll DM you the link to listen to part 1.This one goes somewhere different.We get into why perimenopause has become the industry's new favourite thing to sell you. Why "you're not a unicorn, you're just under-resourced" might be the most useful sentence in this whole conversation. Why insulin resistance almost
#396 - Why Her Bloods Were 'Fine' and Her Thyroid Was Screaming with Leila Lutz
My friend Leila never called herself an athlete. Never called it exercise. She just called it "clean living."It was slowly wrecking her thyroid.She's been a nutrition coach and personal trainer for 25 years. Had Hashimoto's her whole adult life. Trained clients all day, every day. Carried her own gym gear in and out of her car between sessions, then trained herself on top of that.O
#395 - The nuanced truth about intuitive eating vs structure with Peta Kelly
A few weeks ago, I interviewed @petajean on the podcast. I just love her and her perspective. We yapped for so bloody long that I split it into two, so this is part two of the episode.Something came up at the end of this podcast with Peta that I think a lot of women need to hear.Someone in my community had bought her book and left a comment saying, doesn't Peta believe in just eating intuitive
#394 - The counterintuitive truth about health obsession with Peta Kelly
I came across Peta years ago when we were both in Isagenix. We then crossed paths again when she started using Saturée skincare and I sent her some of our new Methlyne Blue serum to try. She even did a block of coaching with Nyssa in our 16 week WinAtLife Accelerator program because she wanted a challenge. I just love her and her perspective on things so I invited her to come onto the podcast for
#393 - You didn't fall into the perimenopause hole. You built up to it with Kitty Martone
Most women think perimenopause just happened to them.It didn't.Your 30s were the set up. The skipped meals, the 12-hour days, the normalised stress, the sleep you pushed through. Your body was compensating the whole time.Perimenopause just removed the buffer.The good news is you didn't break anything. You depleted your resources. And you can absolutely build them back.I did a deep dive on
#392 - From Leukaemia to Stronger Than Ever: One Woman's Comeback at 42 with Katie
Katie came on the podcast this week and said something I haven't stopped thinking about."If you think investing in your health is expensive, get cancer. When you're lying in a hospital bed, you don't care about money. You would pay anything."She's 42. Diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in 2024. Medically induced coma. 10 weeks in hospital. Learned to walk and write her
#391 - No BS Body Transformation: What It Actually Takes After 40 The Truth About Transforming Your Body After 40 (Part 2): HRT, Hormones & What Actually Works with Nyssa, Ash and Natasha
Part 2 is here and this one might be the most important podcast I've ever put out.If you missed Part 1, go back and listen to POD390 first. This episode picks up where we left off and goes deep on the hormonal side of things.@ash.healthcoach, @nyssa_bovenkamp and @natashabwellness and I cover → Why HRT is not fixing the root cause → What's actually happening with estrogen and progesterone
#390 - No BS Body Transformation: What It Actually Takes After 40 The Truth About Transforming Your Body After 40 (Part 1): Metabolism, Muscle & Mindset with Nyssa, Ash and Natasha
Three of our NuStrength Aussie coaches. One unfiltered conversation. Zero holding back.In Part 1 of this two-part series, @ash.healthcoach, @nyssa_bovenkamp and @natashabwellness break down what it actually takes to transform your body after 40, the stuff most coaches won't tell you.We're talking: → Why your metabolism is more under-active than you think → The difference between weight los
#389 - From Anaphylaxis to Antihistamine-Free: How Bethany Healed Her Body, Built a Lean Athletic Physique, and is now deadlifting double her body weight with Bethany Arbuckle
Bethany was a nurse doing a PhD, competing in triathlons every fortnight, surviving on 4–6 antihistamines a day, and terrified to eat a sweet potato.She thought she was doing everything right.She wasn't. And honestly? It's not her fault. No one teaches women this stuff.Bethany is 36, lives on an acreage in Australia, and has been in our programme for just over 13 months. In this episode sh
#388 - Why the Sun Isn't Your Enemy: The Truth About Light, Skin Cancer, and Your Circadian Biology with Zaid K Dahhaj
The sun has been demonised for decades. Slip, slop, slap. Cover up. Wear SPF. Avoid UV at all costs.And yet… skin cancers are still rising. People who've never been in the sun are getting them on the bottoms of their feet, on their backs, in places that see zero sunlight. My own family who've avoided the sun their whole lives have all had skin cancers removed. My brother, who never got sun
#387 - She healed a tumour, thyroid disease & autoimmune condition, then lost 17cm in 10 weeks with Natasha Snoeijer
She joined our team as a coach. But first? She had a tumour removed. Lost circulation in her arm. Was diagnosed with autoimmune disease. Bled through her period so badly she thought something was seriously wrong. And spent years being dismissed.Meet Natasha NuStrength's newest coach, nutritionist, and the woman who has genuinely been through it. 🙌In this episode we cover:Why she weighed 55kg a
#386 - The Hormone Therapy Lie They Don't Want You to Know with Ann-Marie McQueen
The hormone therapy conversation is getting LOUDER, but is it getting more honest? 🤔I sat down with my brilliant friend Anne Marie McQueen, founder of Hot Flash Inc and we went there. Like, really went there.We talked about: → The estrogen narrative that's being pushed (and who's profiting from it) → Why hot flashes might not be a hormone problem at all → The foods that were wrecking her b
#385 - Eat. Lift. Heal. The unfiltered truth about women's health Part 3 with Kathleen Stewart
A few weeks ago I sat down with Kathleen Stewart and we talked for 3 hours straight. It was so good I split it into three separate 60 minute episodes. This is Part 3 the final one and honestly it might be my favourite.In Part 1 we went deep on Ben's cancer recovery and the full holistic protocol. In Part 2 Kathleen and I got into tracking, training, Ozempic and why most women aren't gettin
#384 - Eat. Lift. Heal. The unfiltered truth about women's health Part 2 with Kathleen Stewart
A few weeks ago I sat down with Kathleen Stewart and we talked for 3 hours straight. It was so good I split it into three separate 60 minute episodes. This is Part 2.In Part 1 we went deep on my brother Ben's cancer recovery, the full holistic protocol, why eating enough was non-negotiable, and the emotional root cause that drove every bad habit. If you missed it, I would highly recommend list
#383 - Eat. Lift. Heal. The unfiltered truth about women's health Part 1 with Kathleen Stewart
A few weeks ago I sat down with Kathleen Stewart and we talked for 3 hours straight. I loved it so much I couldn't bring myself to cut it down so I've split it into three separate 60 minute episodes instead.In Part 1 we dive deep into something really personal to me.My brother was told he had 14 months to live. That only 15% of people with this type of cancer survive beyond 5 years.Stage 4
#382 - The Doctor Said Dialysis. She Said No. How Leanne Lost 16.3kg & Transformed Her Health at 48 with Leanne Milne
Meet Leanne. 48 years old, working full time, living in the NT and quietly transforming her health in a way that left her doctor shaking her head.She’s now ✅ Lost 16.3kg ✅ Gained muscle✅ Lost 69cm off her body ✅ Reduced body fat by 11.2% ✅ Got her blood sugar, cholesterol, liver AND vitamin D all back in normal rangeAnd she did it eating 2,000 calories a day. Including pasta. Risotto. Home made C
#381 - Strong, Fed & Unfiltered with Aram Grigorian
18 months from now you could be the woman who meal preps without thinking, eats delicious carbs and more food without guilt, feels good in her body, loves her training and how strong she is, and never dreads Monday morning again. OR you could still be starting over every week. 😅The difference? This conversation.Aram and I went full no-BS on what actually creates a lasting transformation and it'
#380 - It’s Not Your Hormones, It’s Your Energy with Kate Deering
I’m honestly so excited about this episode 🥹We’ve known Kate Deering since we opened the gym back in 2015, and she’s had such a huge influence on the way we think about metabolism, hormones, and women’s health.We’ve worked with her on and off over the years, learned so much from her, and she’s just one of those people who really understands how the body works.So this conversation felt really speci
#379 - For 12 Years She Slowly Gained Weight and Felt Stuck. 10 Months Later She’s 14kg Lighter and Deadlifting 110kg with Rochelle Hubbard
For 12 years Rochelle slowly gained weight and felt completely stuck. She knew she wasn’t feeling her best, but there was a deeper problem beneath the surface.In her twenties she had struggled with anorexia and bulimia. So every time she thought about losing weight, it brought up the fear of going back to that place again.She didn’t want to punish her body. She didn’t want to obsess over food. And
#378 - Well Fed, Well F*cked, and Finally Free with Kim Anami
So many women come to me saying:“My libido is gone.”“I’m just tired all the time.”“Maybe it’s just my age.”And yes… hormones matter. Stress matters. Under-eating matters. This is what I help women optimise and improve in my program.But after working with thousands of women, I can tell you this:It’s not low estrogen. Desire doesn’t disappear overnight.It slowly shuts down when a woman feels:Unseen.
#377 - From Control to Peace: The Work That Changed My Marriage and My Life With Greta Zukoff
You’re not angry. You’re afraid.Afraid you’re not enough. Afraid you’ll lose everything.Afraid you can’t trust him. Afraid you can’t trust yourself.And so you control.You push.You overwork.You overthink.You “fix.”I did it in my marriage.I did it in my business.I even did it with my body.What I didn’t realise was this:My fear was louder than my love.In this episode with Greta we talk about:• The re
#376 - The Top 2 Reasons Most Women Never Achieve Their Body & Health Goals with Craig McDonald
Most women are not failing because they are lazy.They are failing because they do not have a clear method… and they do not have accountability.In this episode Craig flips the script and interviews me on the two biggest reasons women stay stuck with their fat loss and health goals.We break down:• Why cycling through keto, fasting and low calorie plans keeps you spinning your wheels• Why “doing all
#375 - She Built the Body Then Rebuilt Her Life with Jen Swan
There are transformations that change your body, and then there are transformations that change your life. Today’s podcast episode is one of those stories.Jen came into our world five years ago wanting a training program. What she actually found was herself. Yes, her body changed, dramatically. She recomped, built muscle, lost body fat, healed her digestion, lost pain, and learned how to fuel hers
#374 - The Dogs Nobody Wanted, and the Woman Who Refused to Leave Them with Dee
I recorded one of the most heartfelt podcast episodes I have ever done with my beautiful friend Dee.Dee helps homeless dogs here in Thailand, and I honestly do not know anyone who gives more of themselves than she does.She moved here after losing her parents, feeling broken, and somehow found healing through saving the dogs that nobody else would save.The abandoned pier dogsThe sick puppiesThe inj
#373 - Why You’re Not Building Muscle After 40 And It’s Not Your Hormones, Part 2 with Paul Carter
Loved this podcast with Paul so much. I went for over 2 hours so I split it into 2 parts....this is part 2.Before you listen to thisMake sure you’ve listened to Part 1 first.Part 1 explainsWhy muscle growth actually happensPart 2 explainsWhy fat loss gets confusing once you start liftingIn this episode Paul and I unpack👉 When body recomp works and when it doesn’t👉 Why dieting too hard to early bac
#372 - Why You’re Not Building Muscle After 40 And It’s Not Your Hormones, Part 1 with Paul Carter
You’ve been doing the work in the gymBut your body hasn’t changedAnd you’re starting to wonder if • It’s your hormones • Your age • Your genetics • Or your metabolismIt’s notIn this podcast episode Paul Carter and I break down 👉Why most women aren’t building muscle, even when they train consistently.We talk about • The only real driver of muscle growth • Why strength matters more than volume • Why
#371 - The Metric Most Women Obsess Over That’s Sabotaging Their Results (And what this taught us about fear, control, and real change) with Craig McDonald
There is one number that has controlled women for decades.And it is not just sabotaging their body composition.It is sabotaging their peace.In this episode Craig and I started talking about scale weight.But what unfolded was something much deeper than numbers, fat loss, or progress photos.Yes, we unpack why obsessing over body weight alone keeps women stuck.Why you can lose fat, gain muscle, get s
#370 - The Hard Truth About Fat Loss, Muscle, and Metabolism with Mike Peterson
Most women struggle with sustainable weight loss because:They're under eating and then binge eating.They're under muscled.And wildly inconsistent or keep chasing quick fixes that always end the same way!You cannot out hack biology.You cannot out cardio a slow metabolism and inconsistent nutrition.And you cannot get A+ results from C+ actions.The hard truthMuscle, carbs and consistency chan
#369 - From Scale Obsession to Food Freedom & Sleeping Through the Night: Renata’s Incredible Body and Mind Shift at 54 (How she's maintaining 17% body fat eating 250g+ of carbs per day) With Renata Okis
Most women think their symptoms are a hormone problem.But so often it is a nourishment problem.Renata came into our programme exhausted, wired, forgetting things, peeing all night and convinced that menopause had suddenly hit her like a truck.But when we looked closer it was years of low calories, stress, constant dieting and chasing super lean that pushed her body past its threshold.So instead of
#368 - Healing Begins in Your Mind: Food, Training, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves With Jen Ismar
Most women think they just need more motivation.But the truth is your body can not heal in a mind that is constantly attacking itself.This week’s episode with NuStrength Coach Jen Ismar is a powerful reminder that healing does not start with the perfect meal plan or the perfect training plan.It starts with the stories you tell yourself.It starts with identity.It starts with choosing a new internal
#367 - The estrogen therapy debate. The FDA’s removal of black box warnings vs what the studies actually show. Prepare to be shocked with Kate Deering
The FDA recently asked drug companies to remove the black box warnings from estrogen therapy..and the internet exploded.Suddenly everyone is saying“Estrogen will protect your brain”“Estrogen prevents dementia”“Estrogen saves your heart”“Every woman should be on it”But when you actually look at the research...the story is very different.In the latest episode with Kate Deering and we unpack👉 Why obs
#366 - The risks, the realities and the possibilities of GLP meds for women with Dr Dwayne N Jackson
A lot of women are confused about peptides and GLP-1 meds right now and for good reason.There is hype everywhere, fear everywhere and almost no grounded, evidence based guidance from someone credible.This episode brings clarity. Dr Dwayne N Jackson has a PhD in Neuromuscular Physiology and has done extensive academic research on peptides, metabolism and hormonal regulation. I spent over 2 hours ch
#365 - The Truth About Building Muscle, Losing Fat & Why It Takes Longer Than You Think - Real Talk with Kitty & Jess
Most women don't need to train more. They need to train smarter.Most women are stuck because they’re: ❌ Doing endless cardio ❌ Under-eating ❌ Expecting 12-week transformations from a 12-year problemThe truth? You can’t “tone” a muscle.You’ve got to build it, with enough food, smart training, and patience.In this week’s podcast, NuStrength Coach @jesskukla and I talk about: 👉 Why 98% of women a
#364 - Stop Playing Victim and Get Strong: Real Talk with Beth Farako
Women aren’t broken they’re just stuck repeating the same patterns that keep them tired, bloated, and frustrated.In this week’s episode, I sit down with Beth Farako, one of the most honest voices in the industryWe chat about:💥 The truth about dieting and building muscle💥 Why victim mentality is keeping you stuck💥 How to lose fat without cutting carbs💥 Why alcohol and quick fixes are wrecking your
#363 - How Ellie Lost Nearly 10kg in 4 Months by Eating More — Not Less with Ellie Cheshire
So many women hit their 40s and feel like their body has stopped responding.You’re training, tracking, eating “clean,” doing all the things yet the scale keeps creeping up.That was Ellie at 48.Perimenopausal, hypothyroid, anxious, and ready to give up.She thought she’d tried everything.Then she joined our program… and discovered a completely different system.Fast forward 4 months she’s:👉 Down near
#362 - HRT, Thyroid & the Real Root of Midlife Symptoms: What Every Woman Over 40 Should Know with Kate Deering, Jay Feldman, Kitty Martone & Dr Leigh Erin Connealy
If you’re over 40 and still exhausted… it might not be low estrogen.You’ve been told your hormones “just decline” after 40 — that fatigue, mood swings, and weight gain are just part of getting older. But what if that’s only half the story?So many women are prescribed HRT and still feel anxious, wired, and out of sync with their bodies. That’s because hormones don’t work in isolation — they’re part
#361 - From Burnt Out to Strong: How Laura Lost 8.7kg & 14% Body Fat, Built 6.5kg of Muscle & Got Her Energy Back at 44 with Laura Andrews
Most women think they need to drastically cut calories, eat 'clean' and cut carbs to see results.Laura thought that too until it nearly broke her.At 44, she was exhausted, living on caffeine, and had tried everything:☠️ Keto☠️ 1200-calorie diets☠️ Endless cardioThen she found our program and started doing the opposite of what she’d always been told.👉 In just 16 weeks:She dropped 8.7kg and
#360 - The Woman Who Helped Us Heal: Sisterhood, Surrender & the Heart Work with Greta with Rachael Blomfield and Nyssa Bovenkamp
From Survival to SurrenderThis one got me right in the feels. 🥹I sat down with my sister Rach and our coach @nyssabovenkamp to talk about the work that has changed every part of who we are, not just in our bodies, but in our hearts.We talked about:✨Releasing control and learning to trust life again✨Healing through heartbreak, motherhood, and cancer✨Letting go of perfection and finally feeling enou
#359 - How Imogen at 46 Lost Over 10% Body Fat & Gained 5kg of Muscle eating over 2000 calories a day and 280g of carbs with Imogen Parker
What if you could transform your body, mind, and life without restriction or burnout?Imogen, 46, is living proof it’s possible.After years of disordered eating, stress, and chasing ‘skinny,’ she finally found a sustainable way to feel strong, confident, and in control of her health.Here’s what changed for her:✨ She stopped chasing ‘skinny’ and started building strength.✨ She nourished her body wit
#358 - The Direct Correlation Between Strength and the Body You Want with Craig McDonald
Most women think the secret to fat loss and looking toned is doing more cardio, eating less, and running themselves into the ground. But here’s the truth: the body you want is on the other side of getting stronger.In this episode, we share:👉Why strength training is the #1 tool for fat loss and body recomposition.👉How our client @leilalutz transformed her body by focusing on lifting heavy, spending
#357 - From Rock Bottom to Deadlifting Double Her Bodyweight & Losing 8% Body Fat: Linda’s Journey to Strength + Confidence with Linda Vezzoli
Linda spent years stuck in the cycle of restrictive diets, endless cardio, and feeling like her body was working against her.She tried everything: fasting, low-carb, CrossFit, but nothing gave her the results she wanted.Then, she hit rock bottom. Her hair was falling out, her thyroid was worse than ever, and she felt completely defeated.That’s when she found the RYM Method.Now? Linda is fuelling h
#356 - Gut Health Decoded: How to Beat Bloating, Constipation + Hormonal Imbalances with Jay Feldman
Struggling with bloating, constipation, or stubborn weight gain? Your gut health might be the missing piece. 🧠💪In my latest podcast episode, I sat down with Jay Feldman to talk all things gut health and let me tell you, it’s a game-changer.Here’s what we covered:👉 Why gut health is the key to balancing hormones + boosting energy👉 The surprising link between stress, digestion, and fat loss👉 How to
#355 - How Kelly Lost 25 Lbs, Built Muscle + Transformed Her Confidence as a Single Mum of 3 (Without Giving Up Carbs or Pizza!) with Kelly Schlect
Kelly is a single mum of 3 who thought she didn’t have time to prioritise herself.She’d never tracked macros or lifted weights before, but in just 9 months, she’s lost 25 pounds, dropped from 33% to 22% body fat, and built visible muscle all while eating carbs, enjoying pizza, and balancing life with her kids.In her words: “This program has been life-changing. It’s not about perfection it’s about
#354 - The Truth About Sugar, Carbs, and Insulin Resistance: How to Transform Your Health After 40 with Issac Pohlman
If you’ve been cutting carbs to lose weight or manage insulin resistance, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: carbs aren’t the enemy. Stress, poor metabolism, and imbalanced hormones are the real culprits.In this week’s podcast, I sat down with @isaacpohlman a type 1 diabetic nutritionist who’s helping people all over the world eat carbs and transform their health.We’re breaking down:👉 Why cut
#353 - From Hormonal Chaos & Weight Gain to Thriving at 45: Coach Kathleen’s Proven Method for Total Transformation with Kathleen Knauf
Meet Irene: a 45-year-old mom who thought her weight gain, exhaustion, and painful cycles were just “part of ageing.”Spoiler: They weren’t.In this episode, coach Kathleen shares the exact process she too Irene through to get these results:👉She's gained 7 lbs of muscle and dropped 10% body fat👉Regulated her cycles for the first time in years👉Transformed her health and confidence, all while eati
#352 - Confessions From the Hormone Trenches: What Thousands of Women Taught Us About Perimenopause & Menopause with Ann Marie McQueen
When it comes to perimenopause & menopause, most women are told the same thing:💊 “You’re low in estrogen.”💊 “HRT will fix it.”But here’s the truth after working with thousands of women (and hearing their real stories)…Some feel amazing on HRT.Others? They feel worse, with zero symptom relief.Why such a massive difference? 🤔In my latest podcast, I sit down with journalist Ann Marie McQueen to u
#351 - How Emily Lost 7% Body Fat, Healed Her Metabolism, and Fell in Love with Food Again with Emily Hayne
She was doing everything right… and nothing was working.Emily was 43, active, and disciplined.She ran 20+ miles a week, did CrossFit 5–6 days, and tried everything from hormone doctors to restrictive diets…But after coming off the pill at 38, everything changed.Weight gain.A miscarriage.Bloating.Swelling.Confusion.She felt lost in her own body.And she said something I’ll never forget:“I just didn’
#350 - Recomp, Recovery & Real Talk: Why You’re Not Seeing Results Yet with Ruby Vella
Ever feel like you're doing everything right…✅ Eating “clean”✅ Training hard✅ Tracking your food✅ Cutting back (again)…but your body STILL isn’t changing?Here’s the truth no one wants to admit:You can’t diet your way to the body you want.Because if you haven’t actually built any muscle… there’s nothing underneath to reveal.We used to be those women too, didn't we @transformxruby 🤣Restricti
#349 - Kathleen lost 40lbs, healed her gut, found her confidence… and left her husband
Kathleen came to us at 37 two kids, a hair salon, years of dieting under her belt… and absolutely exhausted.✔️ She’d done keto, paleo, calorie counting even tried being vegetarian (despite hating vegetables)✔️ She’d smashed herself with CrossFit and trail running✔️ She’d fractured her femur and was still trying to train in her basement gymBut she was stuck.❌ Her digestion was a mess constipated on
#348 - Why We Created the ProMetabolic Skin Rejuvenation Method (And How It Works) with Emma Sgourakis
What if your skin problems weren’t a skincare issue… but a metabolism issue?Most women are told the solution is more:💉 More actives🧪 More serums💊 More prescriptionsBut if your skin still looks tired, inflamed, or just “off”… deep down, you probably know: something’s not adding up.In our latest podcast, @thenutritioncoach and I share why we created the ProMetabolic Skin Rejuvenation Method and how
#347 - From Exhausted to Empowered: How This 43-Year-Old Lost 80lbs & Took Back Her Life with Annette
She lost 81 lbs and dropped her body fat in HALF… but the real transformation? That was internal.When Annette first came across my content, she’d already tried it all, Whole30, keto, intermittent fasting. She was eating “healthy,” had a background in nutritional therapy, but was miserable in her body.Then came the Easter tree swing moment.She was with her nephew and couldn’t do something as simple
#346 - Beyond the Influencer BS: What Real Science Says About Fat Loss. Muscle Building, Metabolism & Hormones After 40 With Dr Allan Bacon
I was only meant to chat with Dr Allan Bacon for an hour…But nearly two hours later, we were still going 🤣Because when you’re sick of the BS, there’s a LOT to unpack.We went deep on everything from perimenopause, menopause and hormones, to macros, training intensity, recovery, reverse dieting, and the TRUTH about how to actually lose fat and feel better after 40.This episode is for the woman who’s
#345 - Bloating, Fatigue, Fibroids & 30lbs of Fat, Gone! Kelly’s Incredible Transformation at 43 with Nyssa Bovenkamp
She was 43, living in an RV, and her body was falling apart.Kelly had been diagnosed with adrenal fatigue. She had chronic constipation, fibroids, and was told she needed iron infusions.She’d gained 30lbs.Her sleep was awful, energy non-existent, and her periods were still painful even after surgery.And the worst part? She was already trying.Eating well. Following the basics. Desperate for answ
#344 - Before you start HRT: what you should know about estrogen with Kate Deering
Are you being told your only solution is more estrogen?If you’re in your 40s or 50s, chances are you’ve started experiencing symptoms like:🔥 Hot flashes😵💫 Brain fog💤 Poor sleep💥 Mood swings💪 Weight gain (especially around the midsection)And what do most doctors say?You’re low in estrogen just take HRT.But what if that’s not the root cause? What if it’s not just about low hormones, what if you sti
#343 - From Hormonal Chaos to Lean & Strong at 44: Irene’s Perimenopause Transformation with Irene Laney
Irene came to us at 44, a chef, yoga instructor, business owner, and completely overwhelmed.✔️ She moved her body constantly between the kitchen and yoga, she wasn’t sedentary and felt like she was eating healthyBut here’s what was really going on behind the scenes:❌ She couldn’t stop gaining weight❌ Her body felt soft, inflamed, and unfamiliar❌ Her IUD masked her cycle but the rage, hot flashes,
#342 - Our Top Nutrition Tips for Fat Loss, Muscle Gain & Hormone Balance After 40 with Craig McDonald
You’re doing all the “right” things...Eating clean.Exercising regularly.Skipping sugar.Still gaining weight. Still exhausted. Still bloated.🙃 Sound familiar?Or you’ve tried every diet and now you’re completely confused about what to eat to lose fat, build muscle, and balance your hormones.If you’re over 40 and feel like your body is fighting against you… this post (and the podcast behind it) is fo
#341 - At 49, She Built Muscle, Dropped 8.5% Body Fat & Came Off Her Thyroid Meds with Amanda Lenhart
She was 49, freezing all the time, gaining weight, and feeling totally defeated.After trying everything from keto and veganism to hormone clinics and Weight Watchers Amanda was told her body was just getting older… and was prescribed thyroid meds and testosterone pellets.But nothing changed.She didn’t feel better. She didn’t lose weight.She just felt stuck.Then she found us through one of Dan Mark
#340 - Taking Your Power Back: The Midlife Awakening You Didn’t Know You Needed with Greta Zukoff
There was a time I didn’t trust myself. A time I constantly doubted my decisions. A time I gave away my power to anyone I thought was “smarter” than me.And honestly, it nearly broke me.After years of trying to prove I was enough by building a business, running on fear, outsourcing my voice, and chasing endless growth, I hit the wall. Business breakdowns, relationship strain, an identity crisis,
#339 - How Vivian Lost 12kg, Reversed Hashimoto’s Symptoms, and Took Back Control of Her Thyroid Health with Vivian Pettit
She was 25, inflamed, exhausted, and ready to give up…Vivian had tried it all, carnivore, fasting, 24-hour fasts, cutting carbs hoping it would finally “fix” her body.But nothing worked.Her weight kept climbing. Her periods were painful. Her skin broke out in hormonal acne. And every day at work as a nurse felt like survival.Then she got diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and things hit a whole new low.Bu
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#337 - 48 & Thriving: Beating Endometriosis, Losing 7% Body Fat & Nearly Doubling Her Calories with Marcelle Jordan
When Marcelle found us, she was 48 and stuck in a cycle of overtraining, under-eating, and constant pain.She’d cut carbs. Cut sugar. Lived on almond milk, broccoli, tuna, and green smoothies.Trained 6 days a week, often fasted.Barely slept. Binge ate on weekends.And was told by doctors to “just accept” her endometriosis and adenomyosis symptoms.💭 She was eating 1200 calories💭 Doing HIIT, boxing, a
#336 - What Women Over 40 Aren’t Being Told About Hormone Replacement Therapy with Jay Feldman
Thinking about HRT?Before you jump on the hormone train, especially if you’re in your 40s or 50s, PLEASE listen to this episode first.I recorded this with Jay Feldman (@jfwellness), and it’s hands down one of the most important convos I’ve had around perimenopause, menopause, and hormone therapy.Here’s what we cover (that most doctors aren’t telling you):⚠️ Why it’s progesterone, not estrogen, tha
#335 - Metabolism 101: The Missing Link in Your Hormone & Weight Struggles with Kate Deering
I used to think I had a “broken metabolism”... Turns out, I just didn’t understand what metabolism actually was.For years I was tired, cold, bloated, and stuck in a cycle of clean eating, crazy HIIT classes, excessive cardio, and constant restriction then binge eating. I thought I was doing everything “right” but my body felt like it was working against me.Then I discovered a totally different w
#334 - Struggling with perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms? What if the problem isn't low estrogen? with Kitty Martone
Struggling with perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms?Hot flashes.Mood swings.Weight gain.Insomnia.Low libido.You’ve probably been told, “It’s just low estrogen.”And the fix? HRT..But what if the problem isn’t low estrogen?What if the real issue is that your metabolism and thyroid needs support — thanks to years of under eating either intentionally through restrictive dieting or unintentionally, s
#333 - Struggling with Fat Loss, Insomnia, and Hormone Issues? This 41-Year-Old Mum Finally Found a Sustainable Solution with Isha Julka
When Isha found us, she was 41, a busy working mum, and completely burnt out from trying to “fix” her body. She was doing everything she thought she was supposed to—fasted HIIT 5–6 days a week, barely eating, and constantly chasing results that never came.Despite her efforts, she felt exhausted, anxious, and stuck in a body she didn’t recognise. Her PMS was debilitating, she couldn’t sleep, her th
#332 - Muscle gain in perimenopause? Fat loss at 46? Magdalena did both - after years of struggling. Here’s what changed with Magdalena Huber
When Magdalena joined us, she thought she just needed to lose 3 kilos.She was already active, loved running, and doing her best to eat “healthy.” But the fat wasn’t budging, and her body composition didn’t reflect the effort she was putting in. Like many women over 40, she started to believe:“Maybe this is just what my body looks like now.”“Maybe I need to run more and eat less.”“The gym isn’t for
#331 - Creatine - the most under-utilised supplement for women with Craig McDonald
For years, women have been told that creatine is just for bodybuilders. But the reality? It’s one of the most well-researched and effective supplements for muscle growth, metabolism, energy, and even hormonal balance.In my latest podcast with Craig, we break down:🔥 Why all women should take creatine—not just those looking to build muscle.⚡ How it fuels your metabolism by improving ATP production a
#330 - Strength & Nourishment: The Foundation for Sustainable Fat Loss with Emmalee Thompson
Think eating less and training more is the only way to lose weight? Spoiler: That’s exactly why you’re stuck. Let’s break it down in this episode.I sat down with Emmalee—holistic health practitioner, former nurse, and all-around badass—to talk about how so many women are stuck in survival mode, under-eating, over-stressed, and under-muscled. Emmalee’s story is incredible—she was diagnosed with lu
#329 - The No-Diet approach to lasting weight loss & hormone balance that I have taught 18k+ women with Craig McDonald
Most women in their 40's think they need to drastically cut calories, cut carbs, and do more HIIT classes and cardio to lose weight… but this is exactly what’s keeping you stuck.If you’ve been restricting food, feeling exhausted, and still not seeing results, it’s time to change the approach.Because the key to breaking free from restrictive diets and actually losing weight for good comes down
#328 - From Exhausted & Stuck to Losing 20lbs, Strong & Thriving: How Carrie Transformed Her Body & Health with Carrie Beiler
Imagine being in your late 20s, exhausted, bloated, and constantly searching for the answer to your health struggles—only to be told that your body was shutting down.That was Carrie.At just 16 years old, she was diagnosed with PCOS, prediabetes, and severe digestive issues. Doctors warned her she might never have kids. She cycled through restrictive diets, supplements, and endless protocols—but no
#327 - Is Your Thyroid Making Weight Loss Harder? The Truth About Metabolism & Perimenopause with Kate Deering
Ever feel like no matter what you do, the weight just won’t budge? 😩 You’re eating “clean,” working out, and trying to do all the right things—but your body just isn’t responding the way it used to.Did you know your thyroid plays a massive role in metabolism, fat loss, and overall energy, and if it’s not working optimally, neither will your results.In this episode, I sit down with Kate Deering to
#326 - How to build an effective strength training program for weight loss in perimenopause with Craig McDonald
If you're over 40 and struggling to lose weight, it's time to stop with the HIIT classes and endless hours of cardio! You probably know that you need to strength train but you're not sure where to start..OR you've been training for a while but you don't look like you lift? You're putting in all the effort and just not getting results.In this episode, Craig & I break dow
#325 - What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Cancer, Hormones & Healing with Dr Leigh Erin Connealy
I’ve been trying to get Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy on the podcast since last year—and after moving countries twice (and totally butchering her name 🤣 as us Aussies do), we finally made it happen. It was worth the wait!Dr. Connealy is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to treating cancer, hormonal imbalances, and chronic illness with a root cause approach. She doesn’t just throw meds at symptoms—sh
#324 - I've reached my goal weight but don't look toned: here's why with Craig McDonald
You've Lost Weight… But Why Don’t You Look the Way You Want? 🤔And now you’re stuck eating low calories just to maintain your new weight…So many women come to us frustrated. They've done the restrictive diet and they’ve hit their “goal weight,” but their body still doesn’t look the way they imagined and they have to eat a lot less to maintain this new body weight. Here’s why: losing weight
#323 - Low tox living and kids gut health with Kelly Carpenter
A little while ago, Kelly (@TheDetoxedLife) joined our program and her results have been incredible. 🙌 She’s down 10 lbs, building strength every week, and loving how she’s balancing muscle-building and macros while managing life with two kids.When I saw Kelly’s profile, I knew I had to get her on the podcast as we have many women in our program who have kids with gut health issues and she’s a nut
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