Midlife Wellness In The Mountains

Janel Anderson
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A podcast for women 40+ who want to understand their body, improve how they function and age. Join me, Janel, as I discuss Functional Nutrition and Midlife Wellness topics with some of my favorite health experts, with a mountain twist. This podcast was inspired by time on the trails with other health expert friends and family, discussing, debating, and ultimately working through loads of health topics that impact our day to day wellness and performance.   Janel is a board certified nutrition consultant, a certified functional nutritionist, a doctor of natural medicine and a lover of the wild. You can find Janel at www.mountainrebalance.com 

  1. Aug 7

    Why Your Gut Isn't Healing: The Missing Pieces Most Women Overlook with Erin Harner RDN

    Send us Fan Mail Could your fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, hormone symptoms, or low energy actually be connected to your digestive system? In this episode, I sit down with functional nutritionist Erin Harner RD to explore why so many women get stuck managing digestive symptoms instead of actually healing their gut. We discuss why eliminating foods often provides temporary relief but can reduce microbiome diversity over time, how digestion affects nearly every system in the body, and why healthy foods like fiber sometimes make people feel worse before they're ready for them.  Erin shares her practical framework for restoring digestive health instead of endless restriction. We also discuss the importance of the nervous system, the migrating motor complex, meal timing, and when gut testing is—and isn't—actually helpful.  Whether you're dealing with bloating, constipation, IBS, food sensitivities, or seemingly unrelated symptoms like poor sleep, mood changes, or fatigue, this conversation will help you better understand why your body is reacting the way it is—and what you can do to support true healing. In this episode we discuss:  Why gut problems can show up as fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, skin issues, and joint pain  The difference between symptom management and true gut healing  Why eliminating foods isn't always the answer  The "heal before ideal" approach to digestion  Erin's three-step framework for restoring gut health  Why gut rhythm and the migrating motor complex matter  Common healthy habits that can actually backfire  When gut testing is useful—and when it's not  One simple habit you can start today to improve digestionYou can Find Erin Harner and her free class here Find Erin on Instagram here And on YouTube here Support the show _____________________________________________________________ 💃🏽You can find Janel Anderson online at Mountain Rebalance or on instagram at @mountain.rebalance.janel 🌀Midlife Programs- Nutrition, Metabolism, Empowered Health 🌀 Why Is There So Much Conflicting Midlife Advice?  This podcast is for midlife women, in Perimenopause or Menopause, who want to understand their body and improve how they feel, function, and age.  Janel is a board certified nutrition consultant, a certified functional nutrition and lifestyle practitioner, a doctor of natural medicine, and a lover of the wild.

  2. Jul 7

    ADHD, Hormones, & Perimenopause: Understanding the Midlife Brain with Dr Jolene Brighten

    Send us Fan Mail Why do so many women feel like their brain changes during perimenopause?  In this fascinating conversation with Dr. Jolene Brighten, we explore the powerful connection between ADHD, hormones, and the midlife brain. Learn why so many women are first diagnosed with ADHD during perimenopause, how estrogen and progesterone influence focus, memory, mood, and executive function, and what you can do to work with your changing brain. Whether you've been diagnosed with ADHD or simply feel more forgetful, overwhelmed, or mentally scattered than ever before, this episode will help you better understand what's happening—and remind you that you're not losing your mind. Do check out Dr Brighten's new book! - ADHD and Women Support the show _____________________________________________________________ 💃🏽You can find Janel Anderson online at Mountain Rebalance or on instagram at @mountain.rebalance.janel 🌀Midlife Programs- Nutrition, Metabolism, Empowered Health 🌀 Why Is There So Much Conflicting Midlife Advice?  This podcast is for midlife women, in Perimenopause or Menopause, who want to understand their body and improve how they feel, function, and age.  Janel is a board certified nutrition consultant, a certified functional nutrition and lifestyle practitioner, a doctor of natural medicine, and a lover of the wild.

    ADHD, Hormones, & Perimenopause: Understanding the Midlife Brain with Dr Jolene Brighten

  3. May 27

    The Gut-Hormone Connection in Midlife with Cynthia Thurlow- How Your Gut Impacts Hormones, Inflammation & Symptoms

    Send us Fan Mail Gut health changes everything in midlife.  In this episode, Cynthia Thurlow and I discuss the gut-hormone connection in perimenopause and menopause, including estrogen, leaky gut, inflammation, the microbiome, stress, fiber, bone health, and why working upstream of symptoms can completely change how women experience midlife.  A must-listen conversation for women interested in hormones, gut health, and aging well. You can find Cynthia and her new book The Menopause Gut here Support the show _____________________________________________________________ 💃🏽You can find Janel Anderson online at Mountain Rebalance or on instagram at @mountain.rebalance.janel 🌀Midlife Programs- Nutrition, Metabolism, Empowered Health 🌀 Why Is There So Much Conflicting Midlife Advice?  This podcast is for midlife women, in Perimenopause or Menopause, who want to understand their body and improve how they feel, function, and age.  Janel is a board certified nutrition consultant, a certified functional nutrition and lifestyle practitioner, a doctor of natural medicine, and a lover of the wild.

  4. Apr 16

    HIIT vs Sprint Workouts, Cardio Zones & What Movements Your Body Actually Needs in Midlife

    Send us Fan Mail What workouts actually work in midlife—and which ones might be holding you back? In this episode, we break down how to train smarter as your body and hormones shift through perimenopause and menopause. We cover cardio zones, the difference between HIIT and sprint interval training, why strength training is essential for bone density and longevity, VO2max, lactate threshold, and how to avoid getting stuck in that “gray zone” of workouts that don’t move the needle. You’ll walk away understanding how to polarize your movement, improve endurance, support your metabolism, and feel stronger, more energized, and more at home in your body. Lynette Talbot—mountain athlete performance coach, endurance athlete, and former physical therapist assistant—shares her simple, effective weekly framework to help you put this into practice without overwhelm. If you’ve been wondering how to structure your workouts in midlife so they actually support your energy, hormones, and long-term health… this episode will bring clarity. 👉 Learn more about Lynette and her work at billygoatswift.com Support the show _____________________________________________________________ 💃🏽You can find Janel Anderson online at Mountain Rebalance or on instagram at @mountain.rebalance.janel 🌀Midlife Programs- Nutrition, Metabolism, Empowered Health 🌀 Why Is There So Much Conflicting Midlife Advice?  This podcast is for midlife women, in Perimenopause or Menopause, who want to understand their body and improve how they feel, function, and age.  Janel is a board certified nutrition consultant, a certified functional nutrition and lifestyle practitioner, a doctor of natural medicine, and a lover of the wild.

    HIIT vs Sprint Workouts, Cardio Zones & What Movements Your Body Actually Needs in Midlife

  5. Apr 1

    Wilding: The Missing Medicine for Midlife Women with Nicole Jefferson

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the concept of “wilding” and how reconnecting with the natural world can help women feel more free, embodied, and fully themselves—especially in midlife.  We talk about cycles, the pressure to stay the same, and why nature may be the missing piece in how we heal, grow, and evolve. Nicole Jefferson from Wilding Therapy is my guest Support the show _____________________________________________________________ 💃🏽You can find Janel Anderson online at Mountain Rebalance or on instagram at @mountain.rebalance.janel 🌀Midlife Programs- Nutrition, Metabolism, Empowered Health 🌀 Why Is There So Much Conflicting Midlife Advice?  This podcast is for midlife women, in Perimenopause or Menopause, who want to understand their body and improve how they feel, function, and age.  Janel is a board certified nutrition consultant, a certified functional nutrition and lifestyle practitioner, a doctor of natural medicine, and a lover of the wild.

    Wilding: The Missing Medicine for Midlife Women with Nicole Jefferson

  6. Mar 13

    Peptide Therapy in Midlife- Curious But Skeptical with Dr. Kaisa Coppola

    Send us Fan Mail Peptides are everywhere in the health world right now—but are they all hype or a legitimate tool for health and longevity or a dangerous fad?  Janel sits down with Dr. Kaisa Coppola of Harmony Health for a curious and honest conversation about what peptides are, how they work, and where the science actually stands.  Find Dr Kaisa Coppola here at Harmony Health  Support the show _____________________________________________________________ 💃🏽You can find Janel Anderson online at Mountain Rebalance or on instagram at @mountain.rebalance.janel 🌀Midlife Programs- Nutrition, Metabolism, Empowered Health 🌀 Why Is There So Much Conflicting Midlife Advice?  This podcast is for midlife women, in Perimenopause or Menopause, who want to understand their body and improve how they feel, function, and age.  Janel is a board certified nutrition consultant, a certified functional nutrition and lifestyle practitioner, a doctor of natural medicine, and a lover of the wild.

    Peptide Therapy in Midlife- Curious But Skeptical with Dr. Kaisa Coppola

  7. Feb 23

    E36- Aging Boldly: The Conversation We Need in Midlife with Nancy Candea LSW C-IAYT

    Send us Fan Mail Nancy shares one simple tool that can change everything in midlife.  In this heartfelt and deeply grounded conversation, Janel sits down with longtime friend, yoga therapist-turned-clinical social worker, and author Nancy Candea to explore mental health, identity shifts, grief, purpose, and the profound inner transformation that unfolds in midlife.  This episode weaves science, psychology, and soul—offering reassurance, wisdom, and hope for women navigating the second half of life with courage and clarity. You can find Nancy Candea online here, on instagram here, and you can find her book here- PRESENT: The Art of Living Boldly in the Second Half of Life Support the show _____________________________________________________________ 💃🏽You can find Janel Anderson online at Mountain Rebalance or on instagram at @mountain.rebalance.janel 🌀Midlife Programs- Nutrition, Metabolism, Empowered Health 🌀 Why Is There So Much Conflicting Midlife Advice?  This podcast is for midlife women, in Perimenopause or Menopause, who want to understand their body and improve how they feel, function, and age.  Janel is a board certified nutrition consultant, a certified functional nutrition and lifestyle practitioner, a doctor of natural medicine, and a lover of the wild.

    E36- Aging Boldly: The Conversation We Need in Midlife with Nancy Candea LSW C-IAYT

  8. 12/10/2025

    Why Active Midlife Women Injure Their Knees and What Actually Helps with PT Kerry Nolan

    Send us Fan Mail Why in the world does it seem like all my friends and I, all of whom are active outdoor women,  are injuring our knees and how can we PREVENT knee injuries from happening in our 40s and 50s or REPAIR injured ones so we don't hurt it again??  In this episode, Janel sits down with physical therapist Kerry to unpack why midlife women are more injury-prone even when nothing has changed, and what’s really happening beneath the surface as hormones shift, muscle changes, fatigue accumulates, and training becomes less intentional.  This is a practical, empowering conversation about getting smarter—not backing off—so you can stay strong, resilient, and active for decades to come. I wish I had heard this last year before I tore my meniscus but I am thrilled to now know what to do to reduce my risk of injuring my knee again.  Kerry Nolan works at Ascent Tahoe in Truckee CA Support the show _____________________________________________________________ 💃🏽You can find Janel Anderson online at Mountain Rebalance or on instagram at @mountain.rebalance.janel 🌀Midlife Programs- Nutrition, Metabolism, Empowered Health 🌀 Why Is There So Much Conflicting Midlife Advice?  This podcast is for midlife women, in Perimenopause or Menopause, who want to understand their body and improve how they feel, function, and age.  Janel is a board certified nutrition consultant, a certified functional nutrition and lifestyle practitioner, a doctor of natural medicine, and a lover of the wild.

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A podcast for women 40+ who want to understand their body, improve how they function and age. Join me, Janel, as I discuss Functional Nutrition and Midlife Wellness topics with some of my favorite health experts, with a mountain twist. This podcast was inspired by time on the trails with other health expert friends and family, discussing, debating, and ultimately working through loads of health topics that impact our day to day wellness and performance.   Janel is a board certified nutrition consultant, a certified functional nutritionist, a doctor of natural medicine and a lover of the wild. You can find Janel at www.mountainrebalance.com 

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  • Creator
    Janel Anderson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Midlife Wellness In The Mountains
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