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The active, performance-minded woman's guide to menopause.

19/09/2025

Any weight lifting is good lifting, AND we also want you to know that you don’t have to be intimidated by barbells.

In fact, you may find lifting barbells easier than lifting other weights, especially as you work up to bigger numbers.

To help you feel more comfortable with lifting heavy, we’re hosting a 40+ Strength Retreat in New Mexico.

Join our awesome strength coach, Cassi Niemann (.niemann ) and Selene ( ) to learn how to lift heavy and stay active during the menopause transition.

Head to the link in our bio to learn more and register!

17/09/2025

For far too long women’s fibroid pain and suffering has been blown off as “just part of being a woman.” But fibroids are extremely common, shockingly misunderstood, and the root of an array of life-disrupting symptoms including heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, infertility, sexual dysfunction, and urinary problems.

Tennis legend Venus Williams, 45, has recently spoken up about how she suffered with fibroids for literally decades before finally finding real relief last year.

This week we talk with the doctor who finally helped her find that relief, Dr. Taraneh Shirazian ( ) , Founder and Director of the Center for Fibroid Care at NYU Langone Health.

Learn all about fibroids and what they mean for peri and menopausal women on this week’s show wherever you get your podcasts.

15/09/2025

Anyone who’s ever participated in a triathlon, gravel race, trail run, or any other endurance sport activity knows one singular truth: finishing strong is way harder (and arguably way more important) than starting strong.

Yet, too often, we find ourselves fading before we hit the finish line. The reason why comes down to durability, which is increasingly being recognized as the fourth pillar of endurance performance.

But what is durability, and how do you become more durable? Swipe through the carousel to learn more ➡️

10/09/2025

Researchers are exploring how psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted therapy may help with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury. Neuroscientist Dr. Grace Blest-Hopley ( ) breaks down what this could mean for women’s brains—especially in menopause—including how these compounds may support plasticity, reduce neuroinflammation, and why set, setting, screening, and legality matter.

Curious about midlife brain health and whether these therapies are worth exploring? Listen wherever you get your podcasts

09/09/2025

At 49, I thought my best athletic days were behind me. I figured I had “aged out” of sports, that riding hard or running free just wasn’t in the cards anymore.

Turns out, I wasn’t too old—I had just lost some of my strength. When I picked up a barbell, I got it back. And I’ve watched hundreds of women do the same.

That’s why I’m so excited for our Feisty Menopause Strength Retreat this November 14–16 in Albuquerque, NM.

Together, we’ll lift heavy, build confidence, and have a blast in a radically inclusive space for women 40+.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
✅ Small-group, personalized coaching with our expert strength coach, .niemann
✅ Technique, form & smarter training breakdowns that meet you where you are
✅ Lunch-and-learns on nutrition, pelvic health & female physiology
✅ A supportive community that celebrates strength—no egos, no judgment
✅ 2 lunches, 1 dinner, gym access + Feisty swag (airfare/hotel not included)

Whether you’re brand new to lifting or already love the barbell, this weekend is about stepping into your power, side by side with women who get it.

✨ Spots are limited—reserve yours today and come get strong with us. Link in bio!

03/09/2025

For many of us, the sports we loved growing up ultimately ended up breaking our hearts (and our spirits) when we got the message that our bodies were never good enough—i.e., thin enough—the way they were.

That changed for this week’s guest, Anne Marie Chaker ( ), author of LIFT: How Women Can Reclaim Their Physical Power and Transform Their Lives, when she picked up some weights and changed her point of view.

Tune in to hear all about it wherever you get your podcasts.

27/08/2025

At 65, Diane Grim ( ) was the oldest woman competing at the Western States 100 trail race this year. It was her first ever 100 miler (and she didn’t even start running till she was in her 50s), but as she says, every mile, every step is a gift, so why not? She didn’t have the day she hoped for, but she left filled with pride and hope of better days to come.

This week she shares her successes, failures, and why you’re never too old to be young again. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts.

25/08/2025

Did you know that symptoms in menopause can be linked to cardiovascular health?

A recent study showed that common symptoms like hot flashes, poor sleep and increased anxiety and depression can have an impact on your heart health.

The reality is that not enough doctors are trained to catch this and to help women experiencing menopause. Working with a group of care practitioners can help with these symptoms, as can working out and eating healthy.

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20/08/2025

This week’s guest, high altitude mountaineer and Feisty fan fave Jeannette McGill, shares how she’s navigated the myriad challenges she faced during the past three years through menopause transition, including heavy periods, joint pain, injuries, brain fog, and newfound fear, to finally accomplish her goal of summiting the highest mountain in the world: Mount Everest.

Learn all about her journey this week wherever you get your podcasts.

18/08/2025

We talk a lot about fueling your body to get the most out of your workout. But we often hear that the best way to burn fat is through fasted exercise.

A new meta analysis studied this exact thing and they found that working out fasted vs fueled didn’t make a difference in fat metabolism. Plus, regular endurance exercise already boosts fat oxidation and women are naturally pretty efficient fat burners to begin with.

To learn more about fasted vs fueled workouts, swipe through the carousel.

15/08/2025

✨A little bit of Friday fun, brought to you by the stars! (Not to take the place of your health care provider or coach. 🙂)

Sure, this isn’t the most scientific way to find menopause advice, but it’s fun and who knows, you might just find something that sticks.

Did we hit the nail on the head for your zodiac sign? Or are we missing something?

13/08/2025

Menopause creates a new equilibrium. You have a changing body composition, gut microbiome, insulin response, hormone levels and ratios, epigenetics, and more. All of it affects how your body absorbs and expends the calories you take in in ways that can be nearly impossible to calculate.

Your body isn’t a math problem. It’s a living, adapting organism.

For more on what we all should know about calories in/calories out, tune into this week’s show with endocrinologist and obesity and metabolism researcher at Harvard Medical School, Jody Dushay, MD, wherever you get your podcasts.

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