The Flipping 50 Show

Debra Atkinson
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The podcast for women in menopause and beyond who want to change the way they age. Fitness, wellness, and health science put into practical tips you can use today. You still got it, girl!

  1. 15 HR AGO

    The Bible for Exercise Guidelines Update: Here’s What It Means

    This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth and Calocurb. 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. Calocurb - Feel full faster with Calocurb! Clinically proven, natural hunger control – prescription free, affordable, and fast acting.Get 10% off when you use this link https://www.flippingfifty.com/calocurb Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Natural Appetite Control Without or After the Shot - What is Calocurb? Next Episode - Stop the Confusion: Turn Midlife Muscle Strength Into Personal Power More Like This - Your Follow-Up Questions on Heavy vs Light Lifting After 50 — Answered With Science 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 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.

    1 hr

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Natural Appetite Control Without or After the Shot - What is Calocurb?

    This episode is sponsored by Timeline and Calocurb. Timeline - Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/FLIPPING50SHOW  Calocurb - Feel full faster with Calocurb! Clinically proven, natural hunger control – prescription free, affordable, and fast acting.Get 10% off when you use this link https://www.flippingfifty.com/calocurb Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Navigating Unexpected Health Challenges in Midlife Next Episode - The Bible for Exercise Guidelines Update: Here’s What It Means More Like This - GLP-1 Medications for Weight Loss: A 42-Year Fitness Professional’s Honest Take 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?

    43 min

  3. 3 APR

    Navigating Unexpected Health Challenges in Midlife

    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. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Muscle Building Vs Muscle Loss With Various Diets And Or Protein Amounts Next Episode - Natural Appetite Control Without or After the Shot - What is Calocurb? More Like This - Why Your Daily Workouts Are Making You Weaker After 50 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.

    53 min

  4. 31 MAR

    Muscle Building Vs Muscle Loss With Various Diets And Or Protein Amounts

    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. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - The Teen Health Revolution Next Episode - Navigating Unexpected Health Challenges in Midlife More Like This - The Menopause Gut Health Fix You Did Not See Coming 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?

    49 min

  5. 27 MAR

    The Teen Health Revolution

    This episode is sponsored by Qualia. Take control of your cellular health today. Go to https://qualialife.com/FLIPPING to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code FLIPPING.  Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - How to Boost Metabolism After Age 50 (By Adding More Of These Foods) Next Episode - Navigating Unexpected Health Challenges in Midlife More Like This - The Preconception Revolution 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. This powerful episode flips the script on women’s health—by focusing on the teen health revolution. Four young voices (ages 10–18) share what’s really happening with the next generation today—and what parents, grandparents, and influencers can do about it. From shocking health statistics to simple lifestyle shifts, this conversation reveals why teen health is in crisis—and how a “revolution” can start at home. My Guests: The Holistic Kids - Abdullah (18), Zain (14), Emaad (12), and Qasim Ansari (10) are the voices behind The Holistic Kids’ Show, a top 2% globally ranked podcast with over 200 episodes featuring leading experts in health, medicine, and personal development. As national speakers and co-authors of the bestselling book The Teen Health Revolution, they’re on a mission to empower their generation with practical tools to optimize mind, body, and soul. Their work bridges the gap between complex health science and real-life application for today’s teens. Together, they represent a powerful new voice in the future of health—educating, inspiring, and leading a movement from the inside out. Questions We Answer in This Episode: What is the state of teens’ health today in our modern world? What is the R.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N? What is the relation between the gut microbiome and the state of teen health? Why is it important to eat real food and get rid of ultra processed food? Why are toxins a problem to today’s teens? You all talk about the importance of stress management for teens, why is that so important and how can teens implement stress management techniques into their daily lives? Why is nature important? How can we manage tech use for teens? Can you please tell us about the importance of the people you have in your lives? How can teens create more purpose in their lives? Why is it important for teens to be grateful? What is the Holistic Kids routine to incorporate the R.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N into their lives? What are your top tips for teens?

    46 min

  6. 24 MAR

    How to Boost Metabolism After Age 50 (By Adding More Of These Foods)

    This episode is sponsored by Fatty15 and AirDoctor. Fatty15 - Fatty15 is on a mission to optimize your C15 levels to help support your long-term health and wellness - especially as you age. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/FLIPPING50 and using code FLIPPING50 at checkout. AirDoctor - Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code FLIPPING50 to get UP TO $300 off today! AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, plus a 3-year warranty—an $84 value, free! Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - 6 Things You’re Doing to Lose Weight That Are Hurting Your Metabolism Next Episode - The Teen Health Revolution More Like This - The Exercise Crisis Destroying Women's Metabolisms (And How to Fix It with Just 2 Workouts) 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. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of dieting, losing, and regaining weight—this episode flips everything you thought you knew about boosting metabolism after age 50. Instead of cutting calories, restricting food, or chasing supplements, this episode reveals how eating more of the right foods—especially protein and fiber—can help reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, and finally support sustainable fat loss. You’ll learn why menopause isn’t the direct cause of weight gain, how inflammation and insulin resistance play a bigger role, and the exact nutrition strategies that help women over 50 boost metabolism naturally. My Guest: Nagina Abdullah is a weight-loss coach for women in midlife and founder of the top-rated website MasalaBody.com. Nagina has a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley and earned an MBA at NYU. She has helped more than 1,500 women in midlife successfully lose weight permanently and create a lifestyle change.  After she lost 40 lbs by boosting her metabolism naturally, she started to coach other midlife women to boost their metabolism especially when what worked before no longer works. She focuses on adding and combining natural metabolism-boosting foods to reduce belly fat and get women unstuck so that they can live in their dream body.  Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:09:44] Why doesn't dieting, "calories in, calories out" and restriction work to lose weight in midlife? [00:14:39] Are supplements the solution many women think they might be - skip the food and calories but get the micronutrients?  [00:24:44] How does menopause change metabolism and increases inflammation [00:30:13] What is a little-known way most midlife women may be stressing out their body?  [00:29:03] What foods should midlife women add?  [00:40:19] How do the combinations and amounts make a difference?  [00:35:49] What are your thoughts on intermittent fasting? 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.

    59 min

  7. 20 MAR

    6 Things You’re Doing to Lose Weight That Are Hurting Your Metabolism

    This episode is sponsored by LMNT. LMNT - Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/FLIPPING50. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way References: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2007, PMID: 17200169. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2009, PMID: 19056590. Nutrients. 2021, PMID: 33652669. Front Public Health. 2026, PMID: 41668861. Sleep Medicine Clinics. 2018, PMID: 30098758. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2016, PMID: 27385608. BMC Women’s Health. 2013, PMID: 24228934. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - GLP-1 Medications for Weight Loss: A 42-Year Fitness Professional’s Honest Take Next Episode - Beyond Hot Flashes: How Heat Impacts Health & Longevity More Like This - Does Hormonal Phase and Training Intensity Change How Hard You Can Train? New Science Finally Tested It 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. This episode breaks down the science-backed mistakes sabotaging your metabolism, especially for women in perimenopause and postmenopause. You’re eating less. You’re moving more. You’re trying to “be disciplined.” And your metabolism? Slower. Hungrier. More stubborn. I’m giving you the 6 common strategies to lose weight that are hurting your metabolism in menopause — with real data on muscle loss, metabolic adaptation, sleep disruption, and hormone shifts. No fear mongering tactics. No arguing.  Just physiology. Then, it’s up to you to test to know if it's working or not. 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.

    51 min

  8. 17 MAR

    Beyond Hot Flashes: How Heat Impacts Health & Longevity

    This episode is sponsored by Sundays, Timeline and AquaTru. Sundays - Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/FLIPPING50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code FLIPPING50 at checkout. Timeline - Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/FLIPPING50SHOW and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. AquaTru - Go to https://AquaTru.com/ now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code FLIPPING50. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee.  How heat impacts health is the question today. Is heat more conducive to health benefits than cold? Do results differ for men vs women? I dive into this topic today with the author of a new book about how heat makes us stronger.  Good news for this summer-loving podcast host!  My Guest: Bill Gifford has written about health, performance, and longevity for more than 20 years. He is coauthor of the #1 NYT bestseller Outlive, with Dr. Peter Attia, and author of Hotwired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger. He lives with his family in Salt Lake City, Utah. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:08:40] Why would exposing yourself to heat like sauna or hot environments actually be good for your health? [00:15:21] What does the science really say about sauna use and long-term health? [00:17:46] Are cold plunges and ice baths as beneficial as sauna exposure? [00:36:07] Is there really such a thing as “sweating out toxins”? [00:43:24] What happens to heat tolerance as we age?

    56 min
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The podcast for women in menopause and beyond who want to change the way they age. Fitness, wellness, and health science put into practical tips you can use today. You still got it, girl!

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  • Creator
    Debra Atkinson
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1k
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © @2026 Voice for Fitness, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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