Soul Sister Health Talks....

Anna + Em

A podcast for 40+ year old women who want to get stronger, leaner, and feel amazing—for now and the long run. If you’re ready to take control of your health, feel better in your skin, and thrive through your 40s, 50s and beyond—you're in the right place. Stick around, this one's for you. 💫  Anna & Em xo

  1. 1d ago

    Fat Loss After 40 - Part 2:

    In Part 2 of this series, Anna and Em move from the why to the how. If Part 1 explained what's really going on in your body after 40, this episode hands you the internal equation that determines whether your body burns fat or holds onto it, and the simple, realistic blueprint to start applying it today. You'll learn why chasing intensity keeps backfiring, why consistency (not perfection) is what actually creates change, and how to choose the one habit that will make the biggest difference in your life right now. This is the episode that turns understanding into action. ✨ In This Episode: The internal equation: Stress + Nutrition + Muscle + Recovery = Your Metabolic StateWhy stress (not just the emotional kind) might be blocking your resultsThe most misunderstood player in midlife metabolism: muscleWhy rest and recovery are non-negotiable for fat loss after 40Small, simple actions to start today, and how to choose the one that matters most for youWhy you don't have to figure this out aloneResources & Links: Learn more about our personalised coaching programs: HEREGrab our free guide Mid Life Fat Loss FIX: HEREFollow us on Instagram: HERECome join our community: HEREWant to Know More? If you're ready to turn what you've learned into a plan that actually fits your life, we'd love to help you personalise it. Reach out any time, we're here for whatever comes next. Anna + Em xo

  2. Sep 22

    Fat Loss After 40 - Part 1: The Missing Pieces

    If you feel like you're doing everything right and your body still isn't responding the way it used to, this episode is for you. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Anna and Em pull back the curtain on the two biggest physiological shifts happening in your 40s and 50s, and why they change the rules on fat loss, energy and how you feel in your body. You'll learn why willpower was never the problem, why your nervous system might be the missing piece in your results, and why the old "eat less, move more" advice stops working after 40. This episode is the why behind everything Anna and Em teach, understanding it is the first step to finally working with your body instead of against it. ✨ In This Episode: Why "nothing is working anymore" isn't in your head, it's physiologyThe two major changes driving fat gain, fatigue and stubborn results after 40 (hormones + muscle loss)The Invisible Backpack: why your stress load is heavier than you realise, and why it matters for fat lossWhy your body has to feel safe before it will let go of fatThe truth about the "eat less, move more" myth, and why muscle is the real lever after 40Resources & Links: Learn more about our personalised programs: HEREFollow us on Instagram: HERECome join our community: HEREWant to Know More? If this episode struck a chord, Part 2 walks you through the exact internal equation that determines whether your body burns fat or stores it, and how to turn everything you've learned into your own simple, realistic blueprint. So hit '+' so you will get Part 2 straight into your podcast feed.  If you're ready for support putting this into practice, we'd love to help, reach out any time. Anna + Em xo

  3. Aug 23

    Myth Busting - 3 fitness myths compromising your progress.

    Ever finished a workout, felt totally fine the next day, and quietly wondered if it even counted? Or steered clear of heavier weights because you didn't want to "bulk"? Or measured a session's worth by how wrecked it left you? You're not alone, but this mindset could be just the reason your body is not changing. In this episode, Anna and Em pull apart three of the most common fitness beliefs floating around, the ones that feel like common sense but are quietly working against the results you're after. It's less about doing more, and more about finally understanding what your body actually needs to change. ✨ In This Episode Why soreness isn't proof a workout "worked" (and what's really happening in your muscles)?The truth about "toning" vs "bulking", and why there's really only one process at play;Why a brutal, sweat-soaked workout doesn't automatically mean better results?What actually drives muscle growth and body composition change?A simple filter to run any workout through, so you always know if you're on the right track. Resources & Links Check out our brand new online fitness & nutrition platform - SSH Collective Hub: HEREGet your free 7-day trial: Comment "TRIAL" on any of our latest Instagram posts @soulsisterhealthFollow along: @soulsisterhealthWant to Know More? If this episode struck a nerve, you're going to love it inside the SSH Collective Hub. It's where we go deeper on everything we cover here, with the training, nutrition and virtual support to actually put it into practice. Click HERE to check it out, and grab your free 7-day trial. Anna + Em xo.

  4. Aug 3

    Why Simply "Trying Harder" Stops Working After 40 (And What To Do Instead)

    If you've been doing everything "right", working harder, doing more and still feel like your body isn't responding, this episode is for you. Anna and Em unpack one of the most common (and most painful) beliefs we hear from women in midlife: that the reason things aren't working is a lack of willpower or discipline.  They break down why the old "eat less, move more, push harder" playbook actively works against a body navigating perimenopause, share Anna's own story of hitting empty and being told it was just "normal" and explain what actually needs to change: not your effort, your strategy. ✨ In This Episode Why the belief "I just need more willpower" keeps so many women stuckHow the old "eat less, move more" playbook backfires after 40The real impact of declining oestrogen, shifting insulin sensitivity and cortisol on fat storage and muscle lossWhy "neutral" doesn't exist: you're building your future body every single day, on purpose or by defaultAnna's personal story of burnout, a dismissive GP visit, and the shift that changed everythingThe two things that actually move the needle;Why more information isn't the answer, and what is?Resources & Links Free Guide: Midlife Fat Loss Fix Guide → HEREFollow us on Instagram: @soulsisterhealthWant to Know More? If this episode hit home, send it to a friend who needs to hear it today. And if you're ready to stop trying harder and start working with your body instead of against it, meet us over on IG and comment PLAN and let's chat about what that could look like for you. Anna + Em xo

  5. Jul 19

    What if you went "all in" for the next 6 months?

    Some weeks you nail your protein, other weeks you're miles off. Some weeks you get heaps of steps in, other weeks you barely move. One week you get three strength sessions in, the next two weeks?  You get none. Sound familiar? That's not a discipline problem, that's dabbling around the edges and then you declare "nothing works". In this episode, Anna & Em issue a real challenge: go ALL IN on six simple, non-negotiable habits for the next six months. They unpack the actual science of habit formation, why one missed day won't undo your progress, and exactly what to focus on if you want results that finally stick. In This Episode: ✨ Why "dabbling" around your healthy habits  keeps you stuck, even when you're trying hard; ✨ The real research behind habit formation, and why the "21 days" rule is a myth; ✨ Why one missed day won't break your results, and what actually does; ✨ Why six months is a deliberately generous timeframe, not a scary one; ✨ The six ALL IN targets to hold as your floor (or foundation), for the next six months; ✨ The most common ways women accidentally sabotage a consistency challenge ✨ How to make your ALL IN declaration and get support to see it through Resources & Links Ready to go all in? Meet us over at IG @soulsisterhealth and comment "ALL IN" on any post to make your declaration.Want structure and support to make it stick? DM the word "PLAN" to us on IG @soulsisterhealth to find out about our coaching.SSH Protein Guide: download it HERE.Grab our popular SSH plant-based protein powder HERE.Follow us on IG @soulsisterhealth. Want to Know More? If you enjoyed today's episode, please FOLLOW + and share it with someone you think might enjoy it. We are brand new to this podcast game and your FOLLOW and SHARE helps us enormously in getting the word out there to more women, just like you! Tag us @soulsisterhealth on IG when you're tuning in, we LOVE seeing where you listen from! Anna + Em xo

  6. Jun 21

    The Comfort Zone is Keeping You Stuck

    If you’ve ever said ‘nothing works’ but you’re not sleeping enough, still not lifting weights, drink alcohol regularly, and are running on coffee and adrenaline — this episode is for you.  Anna and Em tackle one of the most honest conversations in women’s health: the gap between what we think we’re doing and what we’re actually doing. This is not about shame. It’s about awareness and self-honesty — and the freedom that comes from it. In This Episode: •       ✨ Why ‘nothing works’ is often not the whole truth •       ✨ The five foundations that genuinely move the needle for women over 40 •       ✨ How sleep, alcohol, strength training, protein, and stress management are connected •       ✨ The physiological reality of perimenopause — and why it doesn’t have to determine your outcome •       ✨ The most common avoidance patterns and how to spot them in yourself •       ✨ A compassionate, honest conversation about weight loss drugs •       ✨ The challenge: which discomfort are you choosing?   Resources & Links •       Join our Coaching  — comment or DM "READY" over on IG  •       Explore the SSH Move Studio [HERE] •       Download the SSH Protein Guide [HERE] •       Follow us on Instagram @soulsisterhealth •       Check out our LEANER nutrition program [HERE]

  7. Jun 14

    More cardio won't fix this.

    You love to move. You're doing the work. So why is your body not responding? In this episode, Anna and Em break down why cardio, despite being the default go-to for most women who want to lose weight or feel better, is often the wrong tool for the job after 40. This is not a conversation about what you can or can't do. It's a conversation about what your body actually needs right now, and why the answer might surprise you.  In This Episode •       Why women default to cardio, and why the logic made sense until now •       The four hormonal and metabolic shifts that change everything after 40 •       What high-volume cardio does to cortisol, muscle mass, and body composition •       Why doing more and eating less makes things worse, not better •       What optimal movement actually looks like for the 40+ body •       The muscle, bone density, and longevity case for strength training •       How to keep doing what you love while working with your hormones, not against them.   Resources & Links •       Reset your nutrition to support your training, check out our online, metabolism-first nutrition reset, LEANER: HERE •       Not sure where to start? Comment READY on any Instagram post or visit: HERE •       Want Anna's full story? Listen to Episode 6: HERE •       Follow us on Instagram: @soulsisterhealth •       Full show notes at: www.soulsisterhealth.com.au   Want to Know More? If this episode resonated, but you are not sure if it's right for you?  Comment READY on any of our IG posts and we'll personally jump in for a conversation.  Anna + Em xo

  8. May 17

    Why everything you've been told about fat loss is making things worse after 40?

    You’re eating well, exercising, you're doing everything you've been told to do and yet — nothing is changing. If any of that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Anna and Em break down exactly why the traditional fat loss playbook fails women over 40 — and why following it might actually be making things harder. This isn’t another “eat less, move more” conversation. It’s the real biology, the real traps, and the real strategy that works for the body you’re in right now. In This Episode ✨ Why the advice that worked at 30 is actively working against you after 40 ✨ The four major biological shifts affecting fat loss: oestrogen, cortisol, muscle loss, and insulin sensitivity ✨ The undereating and overexercising trap — and why it tells your body to hold on tighter ✨ Why skipping meals and cutting carbs spikes cortisol and signals “store, don’t burn” ✨ What actually works: protein, strength training, structure, consistency, and patience ✨ Anna’s honest personal account of doing it all wrong — and what finally changed everything Your body isn’t broken. It’s changed. And once you understand why, you can finally start working with your body instead of against it. Resources & Links •       Want to reset your nutrition and build the foundations for lasting fat loss? Check out LEANER, our 3-week nutrition program built specifically for women 40+. •       If you want to grab our Midlife Fat Loss FIX, download it HERE. •       SSH Protein Guide: Download it HERE. •       Grab our popular SSH plant-based protein powder HERE. •       Follow us on IG @soulsisterhealth. •       SSH Coaching: DM the word “THRIVE” to us on IG @soulsisterhealth. Want to Know More? If you enjoyed today’s episode, please FOLLOW and share with someone you think might enjoy it. We are new to this podcast game and your FOLLOW and SHARE helps us enormously in getting the word out there to more women! Tag us @soulsisterhealth on IG when you’re tuning in — we LOVE seeing where you listen from! Anna + Em xo

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A podcast for 40+ year old women who want to get stronger, leaner, and feel amazing—for now and the long run. If you’re ready to take control of your health, feel better in your skin, and thrive through your 40s, 50s and beyond—you're in the right place. Stick around, this one's for you. 💫  Anna & Em xo

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  • Creator
    Anna + Em
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
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    Explicit
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