Becoming MindStrong Podcast

Real conversations and practical strategies to help women navigate menopause, improve metabolism, build strength and become MindStrong.

Latest Episodes

The Story Behind MindStrong | Episode 210

Priority Reset on How to Reclaim Your Time Energy and Focus | Episode 209

Your First Step to Better Nutrition | Episode 208

Stress Series Part 3: How to Lower Cortisol Without Overhauling Your Life? | Episode 207

Stress Series Part 2: What Cortisol Actually Does (and Why It Matters)? | Episode 206

Stress Series Part 1: Why Stress Hits Harder in Menopause? | Episode 205

GLP-1 Series Part 3: How to Support Your Metabolism On (or Off) a GLP-1 | Episode 204

GLP-1 Series Part 2: What GLP-1 Drugs Do (and Don't Do) | Episode 203

GLP-1 Series Part 1: What GLP-1 Actually Does (and Why Your Body Already Makes It) | Episode 202

Blood Sugar Series Part 3: 5 Steps to Stabilize Blood Sugar in Menopause | Episode 201

Blood Sugar Series Part 2: What Blood Sugar Is (and Why It Matters)? | Episode 200

Blood Sugar Series Part 1: Why Blood Sugar Gets Harder to Control in Menopause | Episode 199

Visceral Series Part 3: How to Reduce Visceral Fat in Menopause? | Episode 198

Visceral Series Part 2: What Visceral Fat Is (and Why It Matters)? | Episode 197

Visceral Series Part 1: Why Belly Fat Changes in Menopause? | Episode 196

Sleep Series Part 3: 6 Steps to Better Sleep in Menopause | Episode 195

Sleep Series Part 2: How Sleep Impacts Your Body Composition in Menopause? | Episode 194

Sleep Series Part 1: Why Menopause Wrecks Your Sleep? | Episode 193

Hunger Series Part 5: The Science Behind Hunger vs. Cravings | Episode 192

Hunger Series Part 4: The Insulin Connection | Episode 191

Hunger Series Part 3: The Truth About GLP-1 | Episode 190

Hunger Series Part 2: Getting Hunger Back | Episode 189

Hunger Series Part 1: Your Hunger Hormones | Episode 188

Meal Prep Made Simple | Episode 187

On a GLP-1? You Need to Hear This | Episode 186

How am I GAINING Weight Eating 500 Calories a Day?! | Episode 185

How to Maximize Your Workouts In Menopause (Live Session) | Episode 184

"I Thought I Was the One Who Was Broken" Linda's Story | Episode 183

3 Myths of the Workout World Busted | Episode 182

3 Health Tips I Wish I Knew When I Started | Episode 181

3 Things I Wish Every Peri Menopausal Woman Knew | Episode 180

5 Things I Don't Do as a Fitness Pro That I "Should” | Episode 179

How I Prioritize Time For My Goals With a Packed Calendar? | Episode 178

Eating 1,200 Calories and Still Not Hungry? | Episode 177

Joint Pain Gone Without Drugs (Using just these 4 things) | Episode 176

The Exact Supplements I Use | Episode 174

The 2 Things That Actually Reduce Visceral Fat | Episode 173

Your Bloodwork Is Normal... So Why Do You Feel So Off? | Episode 172

How Do I Know I'll Get Results? | Episode 171

Reverse Diet vs. Healing Your Metabolism: What's the Difference? | Episode 170

"No More Pretending That This Isn't Happening" Carrie's Story | Episode 169

How To Tell If Your Body Is Going Through Body Recomposition? | Episode 168

How Do You Know If Your Metabolism Needs Healing During Menopause? | Episode 167

"I never really had a good foundation with nutrition." Amy S.'s Story | Episode 166

Bariatric, Gastric Bypass, & Sleeve Surgery | Episode 165

"I Eat More Food Now Than I Ever Have, and I'm Losing Weight": Michelle L's Story | Episode 164

The Talk Tracks Every Menopausal Woman Needs | Episode 163

"Your Life Doesn't End in Your 50s. It Should Be a Rebirth.": Gabrielle's Story | Episode 162

The #1 Factor to Success in Menopausal Weight Loss | Episode 161

"I Thought I Was That Person That Just Can't Walk Away From Sweets" Claire's Story | Episode 160

Everything You Need to Know About Cardio in Menopause | Episode 159

"I Haven't Had This Kind of Confidence in a Long Time" Elaine's Story | Episode 158

Understanding Vegan vs Whey Protein | Episode 157

"I Don't Know Whose Body This Is Anymore" Michelle D's Story | Episode 156

Understanding Simple vs Complex Carbs | Episode 155

"I'm 45 and feel better than I have EVER in my life!": Amy Rachel’s Story | Episode 154

How to Stick With Your Nutrition Goals When You're Sick | Episode 153

"I'm an Educated Woman-Weight Loss Shouldn't Be This Hard!": Shelly's Story | Episode 152

3 Reasons You Should NOT Go On a GLP-1 in Menopause | Episode 151

From a Lifetime of Rheumatoid Arthritis to Joint Pain Gone in a Week: Melissa's Story | Episode 150

3 Things You Need to Know About the Scale in Menopause | Episode 149

Will Macros Work If I Hate to Cook? | Episode 148

"I didn't recognize myself physically, mentally, or emotionally!": Kate's Story | Episode 147

What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed, Stuck, and Disorganized | Episode 146

How to Hit Your Goals When Your Partner Lives a Different Lifestyle | Episode 145

Hashimotos, Menopause, and Night Shifts: Cara's Story | Episode 144

Is Protein Powder Good for You? | Episode 143

Your Body's Always Talking to You: Here's What It's Saying | Episode 142

Post Menopause, Off Blood Pressure Meds After a Decade, and Down 35lbs: Deb's Story | Episode 141

How to Do the Things You Don’t Feel Like Doing | Episode 140

For the Husbands: Understanding Your Wife's Menopausal Journey | Episode 139

ER Doc: "We Were Never Taught This in Med School!" | Episode 138

Signing Your Own Permission Slip | Episode 137

What Are Normal Scale Fluctuations (and When Should I Panic?!) | Episode 136

My Fav 5 Grab and Go Snacks for More Protein | Episode 135

How to Hit Your Macros When You Travel | Episode 134

My 15 Minute Morning Routine to Lower Cortisol | Episode 133

5 Tips to Speed Up Weight Loss in Menopause | Episode 132

Precision vs Consistency: Why 75% is Better Than 100% | Episode 131

"As a busy teacher, I lost and gained the same 40lbs over and over. Now? I couldn't gain it back unless I TRIED!" Kristen's Story | Episode 130

If You Have Over 50lbs to Lose in Menopause, Listen to This | Episode 129

From Frustrated to VINDICATED in Menopause Alyce's Story | Episode 128

If You Only Have 5lbs to Lose in Menopause, Listen to This | Episode 127

My doc told me 'This is just how your body is in menopause Lara's Story | Episode 126

How to Hit Your Macros When You’re Gluten Free | Episode 125

After being diagnosed with Hashimoto's in menopause Tracy's Story | Episode 124

How to Hit Your Macros as a Vegetarian or Vegan | Episode 123

My NATUROPATH told me a GLP-1 was my only option Shea's Story | Episode 122

The Role of Alcohol in Weight Loss | Episode 121

From "Certified Health Nut" to Feeling Stuck in Peri Menopause: Leah's Story | Episode 120

"I Feel 10 Years Younger...and Did It All With My Daughter By My Side!": Terry & Jeni's Story | Episode 119

"I never had to think about my weight before menopause...then it hit and I felt like a shell of myself!": Mary's Story | Episode 118

"After a history of disordered eating, I've never felt more in control of my relationship with food or my mind!": Debbie's Story | Episode 117

The Secrets to Weight Loss Success in Menopause: An Inside Look with MindStrong’s Director of Coaching, Robyn | Episode 116

Special Edition: Rachel's Story | Episode 115

The 3 Biggest Factors to Weight Loss Success in Menopause | Episode 114

5 of the Biggest Red Flags in the Nutrition Industry | Episode 113

Why I Don't Change My Workouts Very Often (and Suggest You Don't Either) | Episode 112

My Top 5 Ways to Lower Cortisol in Menopause | Episode 111

3 Things That Ruin Weight Loss in Menopause | Episode 110

How to Tell Where You Are in the Menopause Journey | Episode 109

Lower Your Inflammation Drastically By Doing THIS | Episode 108

Improve Your Gut Health in Menopause With These 3 Tips | Episode 107

The Role of Cortisol in Menopausal Weight Loss | Episode 106

Hate Tracking Your Food? Here’s What to Do | Episode 105

The 3 Biggest Weight Loss Mistakes Women Make in Menopause | Episode 104

Putting all the Stages of Weight Loss Together (5 Part Series: Part V) | Episode 103

Understanding the Weight Loss Stage (5 Part Series: Part IV) | Episode 102

Understanding the Maintenance Stage (5 Part Series: Part III) | Episode 101

Understanding the Healing Phase of Your Metabolism (5 Part Series: Part II) | Episode 100

What Weight Loss Actually Looks Like in Menopause (5 Part Series: Part I) | Episode 99

3 Reasons Why Eat Less and Move More Isn't Working in Menopause | Episode 98

What's the Best Workout in Menopause? | Episode 97

Feeling Gaslit in Menopause? Listen to this. | Episode 96

The 3 Stages of Fat Loss Part III: What Do You Want to Do Next? | Episode 95

The 3 Stages of Fat Loss Part II: How to Lose Fat | Episode 94

The 3 Stages of Fat Loss Part I: Healing Your Metabolism | Episode 93

Why You Need Carbs for Weight Loss (ESPECIALLY In Peri and Post Menopause) | Episode 92

Why You're Not Losing Weight (No Matter How Much You Cut Calories!) | Episode 91

How Much Protein Do I Actually Need?! | Episode 90

How to Get UNstuck (in Weight Loss and Life) Part II | Episode 89

The #1 Thing Keeping You Stuck (in Weight Loss and Life) | Episode 88

How Long Do Macros Take to Work? | Episode 87

Unraveling the Neuroscience of Self Sabotage | Episode 86

Why Macros Didn't Work For You Part III | Episode 85

Why Macros Didn't Work For You Part II | Episode 84

Why Macros Didn't Work For You Part I | Episode 83

5 Days of Interviews: You Don't Get What You Wish For, You Get What You Work For | Episode 82

5 Days of Interviews: Busy Mom, Teacher, Freelance Musician and STILL Rockin' Her Goals | Episode 81

5 Days of Interviews: Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, and Go Getters: This is for YOU | Episode 80

Calling All FOODIES: Luxurious Foods Included in Your Weight Loss Plan! | Episode 79

The JOY of Taking Control at 70 Years Young | Episode 78

[5 Days of Alignment] Day 5: Where it ALL Begins (The Base of the Pyramid)| Episode 77

[5 Days of Alignment] Day 4: Where Focus Goes, Energy Flows: Creating Boundaries & Protecting Your Energy | Episode 76

[5 Days of Alignment] Day 3: Aligning Each Day | Episode 75

[5 Days of Alignment] Day 2: Consciously Creating a Life of Alignment | Episode 74

[5 Days of Alignment] Day 1: The Quantum Physics of Manifesting | Episode 73

SPECIAL EDITION Menopause Series: Part II: How to Balance Hormones & Nutrition | Episode 72

SPECIAL EDITION Menopause Series: Part I: Firing up Your Metabolism Menopausal or Post | Episode 71

5 Steps for Living Life in Alignment (No Matter What's Going On Around You) | Episode 70

My Top 3 Tips for Facing Fear and Doing it Anyway | Episode 69

Everything I Need to Know About Life I Learned From Boxing | Episode 68

How to Overcome Self Doubt and What Ifs | Episode 67

5 Tips to Make Learning Any New Skill Easier | Episode 66

Tips for Starting Your Health Journey: Part II (Mindset + Soul Work) | Episode 65

Tips for Starting Your Health Journey: Part I (Your Physical Health) | Episode 64

Consciously Building Your Dream Life (Breaking Down the Pyramid) | Episode 63

Discovering Your Soul's Journey | Episode 62

What Happened in Egypt: My Soul Journey | Episode 61

The Fastest Way From Point A to Point B | Episode 60

How to Set Boundaries (When You Suck at Setting Boundaries) | Episode 59

What the Law of Attraction REALLY Means | Episode 58

Need Help Drinking More Water? Listen to This | Episode 57

UNDEREATING Is Hurting Your Weight Loss | Episode 56

UNDEREATING Is Hurting Your Weight Loss | Episode 55

Tough Love vs. Giving Ourselves Grace: The Balance | Episode 54

The Role of Stress in Weight Loss | Episode 53

Learned Helplessness in Weight Loss | Episode 52

The Mindset Switch That Changes EVERYTHING | Episode 51

How to Redefine Failure (& Keep Going) | Episode 50

How to Stick With Your Nutrition Goals While Traveling | Episode 49

How to Work Out in Crappy Hotel Gyms? | Episode 48

Healthy Eating vs Eating For Weight Loss | Episode 47

Should I Be Shocking My Muscles? | Episode 46

Gym Etiquette 101 | Episode 45

I Already Obsess About Food. Won’t Tracking Make It Worse?! | Episode 44

The Jason Method (For People Who Can’t Half A$$) | Episode 43

Gym Gear: What You Need & Where You Can Save Your Cash | Episode 42

How to Fire Up Your Metabolism | Episode 41

How to Redefine Fear (and Level Up Your Life)| Episode 40

What to Eat Before and After Your Workout | Episode 39

Bulk, Cut, Maintenance - What They Are and When To Do Them | Episode 38

The Power of Labels | Episode 37

How to Take Control of Late-Night Snacking | Episode 36

Counting Calories vs. Tracking Macros | Episode 35

How to Take Control of Sugar Cravings | Episode 34

Building vs. Build: The Mindset Shift You Need to Stick to Your Goalss | Episode 33

Free Up Your Energy With This Mindset Hack: Part II | Episode 32

Free Up Your Energy With This Mindset Hack: Part I | Episode 31

How To Train Your Mind To Build Habits That Stick (Part II) | Episode 30

How To Train Your Mind To Build Habits That Stick (Part I) | Episode 29

Why You Need to Stop Trying So Hard | Episode 28

Everything You Need to Know About Macronutrients (Part II) | Episode 27

Everything You Need to Know About Macronutrients (Part I) | Episode 26

How to Hit Your Goals When Your Family Isn't Onboard | Episode 25

Are Artificial Sweeteners Ruining Your Goals? | Episode 24

Can Working Out at Home Be Effective? | Episode 23

Everything You Need To Know About Workout Splits | Episode 22

"I Did the Whole 30 Diet and GAINED Weight!" | Episode 21

Is the Keto Diet an Effective Tool for Weight Loss? | Episode 20

Emotional Eating (and How to Break the Cycle) | Episode 19

Weekend Bingeing & Cheat Days | Episode 18

How Long Should This Take?! | Episode 17

The TRUTH About Supplements | Episode 16

Does the Time I Eat Matter?! | Episode 15

Cardio (or Cardi-No)? What You Need to Know About Cardio | Episode 14

How Do I Lose Water Weight?! |

Episode 13

Is Intermittent Fasting an Effective Tool for Fat Loss? | Episode 12

Calling All Perfectionists: The Truth You Need to Hear | Episode 11

"I'll Just Listen to My Body": Why Intuitive Eating Isn't the Answer...YET | Episode 10

The Ultimate Mind Game: The SCALE | Episode 9

"Good" Foods & "Bad" Foods: What You Need to Know | Episode 8

Motivation is Bullsh*t. Here's What You Need Instead | Episode 7

Want Lean, Sculpted Muscles? Stop Believing This Lie | Episode 6

How to Be Your Best Coach (& Stop Being an A$$hole) | Episode 5

Keep F*cking Going (The #1 Mindset Shift You Need) | Episode 4

The Loop We Call Life (and How to Break It) | Episode 3

Stop the Self Sabotage | Episode 2

Stop the Self Sabotage | Episode 2

Cutting through the Diet Industry Noise (The TRUTH About Fat Loss) | Episode 1

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