Her Season of Strength

Kim Duffy
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In Her Season of Strength Podcast, we’re flipping the script on aging. Hosted by Kim Duffy, a seasoned dietitian and personal trainer, this podcast is for women in their 40s and beyond who are ready to stop apologizing for their age and start celebrating it. It’s time to prioritize your health, strength, and confidence. We’re not here to talk about losing weight or shrinking ourselves. This show is all about gaining strength, feeling empowered, and embracing the body that’s been through it all. Whether you’re navigating hormonal changes, struggling with confidence, or simply want to live your life unapologetically, Her Season of Strength is your go-to space for real, honest conversations. Let’s redefine what it means to age with power, confidence, and joy—together. 

  1. HSOS #28: The New Food Pyramid Explained: What Changed and Why It Matters

    3D AGO

    HSOS #28: The New Food Pyramid Explained: What Changed and Why It Matters

    The food pyramid is back, flipped upside down, and causing plenty of nutrition whiplash. This episode breaks down what actually changed in the new Food Guide Pyramid, what surprisingly stayed the same, and why some of the messaging deserves a pause, especially for women in midlife. It’s a grounded, no-drama look at protein, fats, dairy, alcohol, and why balance still beats chasing the next shiny nutrition headline. Let’s talk. Welcome to Her Season of Strength—where women over 40 reclaim their bodies, their energy, and their voices, without apologies. I'm Kim Duffy—registered dietitian, personal trainer, mom, and your biggest hype woman when it comes to aging like you mean it. This show isn’t about chasing skinny or counting wrinkles. It’s about building real strength—physical, emotional, and hormonal. Each week, I’ll share straight-talking nutrition tips, sustainable fitness strategies, and conversations that help you feel powerful in your skin once again. Menopause is not an ending, it is only the beginning. This is your season of strength. 📝 Topics Covered: The original 1990s food pyramid and grain overloadFear of fat and quiet butter guiltMyPlate and the attempt to simplify everythingThe new upside-down pyramid and protein front and centerMore animal protein, more fat, more whole-fat dairy“Eat real food” and the call-out on ultra-processed foodsWhat didn’t change: fruits, veggies, and added sugar still matterSaturated fat confusion and softened messagingWhy this matters for heart health, digestion, and menopauseBalance over extremes and fueling your body for the long haulFit After 50+ Program no obligation Interest List for the best discounts and early action bonuses.  Doors open to the Interest List Febr. 9-13 only.Send me a text Links & resources for this episode: Strong Start A simple, supportive 14-day program designed to help menopausal women build strength, fuel their bodies for energy, and stay consistent without dieting, extremes, or overwhelm Fit After 50 Plus Program: 8-Week Nutrition Coaching & Fitness Program for women 50+. Next session starts winter of 2026. Join the interest list today for the best bonuses and discounts offered. Free cheat sheet: "20 Tips to Crushing Menopause" Join my free weekly newsletter list and get a new high protein recipe sent to your inbox every Thursday. Find me on social media: Instagram I Facebook I Tiktok

    13 min
  2. HSOS #27: Surviving When Stress, Trauma, and Hormones Collide

    JAN 29

    HSOS #27: Surviving When Stress, Trauma, and Hormones Collide

    Strength does not start with motivation or perfect circumstances. It begins by meeting yourself where you are, especially during seasons of grief, stress, and uncertainty. This episode shares a deeply personal story of loss, trauma, and healing, while reframing strength, food, and self care as tools for stability, dignity, and support for women. Let’s talk. Welcome to Her Season of Strength—where women over 40 reclaim their bodies, their energy, and their voices, without apologies. I'm Kim Duffy—registered dietitian, personal trainer, mom, and your biggest hype woman when it comes to aging like you mean it. This show isn’t about chasing skinny or counting wrinkles. It’s about building real strength—physical, emotional, and hormonal. Each week, I’ll share straight-talking nutrition tips, sustainable fitness strategies, and conversations that help you feel powerful in your skin once again. Menopause is not an ending, it is only the beginning. This is your season of strength. 📝 Topics Covered in This Episode What has been happening in Minnesota and the weight many are carryingWhy Strong in 21 became Strong StartMoving to Vancouver and Cecelia’s leukemia diagnosisLiving in the hospital and the toll of chronic anxietyWeight loss, muscle loss, and metabolic disruption after traumaFood for comfort, emotional eating, and food addictionStarting strength training in her 40sStrength on days when motivation is goneWhy community and structure matter during hard seasonsStrong Start as a place to begin again with supportSend me a text Links & resources for this episode: Strong Start A simple, supportive 14-day program designed to help menopausal women build strength, fuel their bodies for energy, and stay consistent without dieting, extremes, or overwhelm Fit After 50 Plus Program: 8-Week Nutrition Coaching & Fitness Program for women 50+. Next session starts winter of 2026. Join the interest list today for the best bonuses and discounts offered. Free cheat sheet: "20 Tips to Crushing Menopause" Join my free weekly newsletter list and get a new high protein recipe sent to your inbox every Thursday. Find me on social media: Instagram I Facebook I Tiktok

    13 min
  3. HSOS #26: Why Diets Don’t Stick After 40 and How to Build Sustainable Habits

    JAN 22

    HSOS #26: Why Diets Don’t Stick After 40 and How to Build Sustainable Habits

    A January keto experiment turns into a real-time lesson on why extreme plans feel amazing… until they don’t. From label-reading fatigue to workout misery, this episode breaks down why changing everything at once backfires for women after 40. Strong in 21 is introduced as a simpler, saner way to build strength, energy, and consistency without burnout, perfection, or spending your life in the grocery store. Let’s talk. Welcome to Her Season of Strength—where women over 40 reclaim their bodies, their energy, and their voices, without apologies. I'm Kim Duffy—registered dietitian, personal trainer, mom, and your biggest hype woman when it comes to aging like you mean it. This show isn’t about chasing skinny or counting wrinkles. It’s about building real strength—physical, emotional, and hormonal. Each week, I’ll share straight-talking nutrition tips, sustainable fitness strategies, and conversations that help you feel powerful in your skin once again. Menopause is not an ending, it is only the beginning. This is your season of strength. Topics Covered (10 total, playful + clear) A January keto experiment gone very realWhy strict diets feel amazing… for about two weeksThe honeymoon phase that hooks us every JanuaryLabel reading, food rules, and why real life ruins perfectionWhy rebound weight and burnout aren’t personal failuresThe problem with changing everything at onceSmall habits that actually stick after 40Why three 30-minute strength workouts are enoughThe STRONG framework and why random workouts stall progressStrong in 21, three masterclasses, and building consistency without burnoutSend me a text Links & resources for this episode: Strong Start A simple, supportive 14-day program designed to help menopausal women build strength, fuel their bodies for energy, and stay consistent without dieting, extremes, or overwhelm Fit After 50 Plus Program: 8-Week Nutrition Coaching & Fitness Program for women 50+. Next session starts winter of 2026. Join the interest list today for the best bonuses and discounts offered. Free cheat sheet: "20 Tips to Crushing Menopause" Join my free weekly newsletter list and get a new high protein recipe sent to your inbox every Thursday. Find me on social media: Instagram I Facebook I Tiktok

    24 min
  4. HSOS #25: GLP 1's and Letting Go of the Shame Around Weight Loss

    JAN 15

    HSOS #25: GLP 1's and Letting Go of the Shame Around Weight Loss

    GLP-1s have entered the chat, and so has a whole lot of guilt. This episode takes on the big question so many women are quietly asking: is taking a GLP-1 cheating, or just getting support in a body that’s changing? The conversation cuts through diet culture noise, breaks down what actually matters for long-term health, and reframes weight loss, habits, and self-compassion for women who are done doing this the hard way just to prove something. Let’s talk. Welcome to Her Season of Strength—where women over 40 reclaim their bodies, their energy, and their voices, without apologies. I'm Kim Duffy—registered dietitian, personal trainer, mom, and your biggest hype woman when it comes to aging like you mean it. This show isn’t about chasing skinny or counting wrinkles. It’s about building real strength—physical, emotional, and hormonal. Each week, I’ll share straight-talking nutrition tips, sustainable fitness strategies, and conversations that help you feel powerful in your skin once again. Menopause is not an ending, it is only the beginning. This is your season of strength. 📝 Topics Covered:  Is taking a GLP-1 cheating… or just getting help?The guilt, shame, and quiet self-talk women carryWhat this episode is not aboutWhy diet culture made weight loss a moral issueWhat GLP-1s actually do in the bodySide effects no one really prepares you forBlood sugar, cholesterol, and heart health in midlifeWhy protein and strength training matter more than everWhat research shows about weight regain after stoppingWhere Strong in 21 fits into all of thisIf you like this topic's episode, listen in to Episode #7, "Quieting the “Food Noise”: What GLP-1’s Turn Down-and What You Must Turn Up" Send me a text Links & resources for this episode: Strong Start A simple, supportive 14-day program designed to help menopausal women build strength, fuel their bodies for energy, and stay consistent without dieting, extremes, or overwhelm Fit After 50 Plus Program: 8-Week Nutrition Coaching & Fitness Program for women 50+. Next session starts winter of 2026. Join the interest list today for the best bonuses and discounts offered. Free cheat sheet: "20 Tips to Crushing Menopause" Join my free weekly newsletter list and get a new high protein recipe sent to your inbox every Thursday. Find me on social media: Instagram I Facebook I Tiktok

    22 min
  5. HSOS #24: The Real Reason Women Struggle to Stay Consistent

    JAN 8

    HSOS #24: The Real Reason Women Struggle to Stay Consistent

    Motivation gets all the credit, but accountability and support do the real work. This episode explains why willpower fades, why women over 40 are not failing, and how structure and community make consistency feel possible instead of exhausting. Real research, real life examples, and a refreshing reminder that you do not have to do this alone. Let’s talk. Welcome to Her Season of Strength—where women over 40 reclaim their bodies, their energy, and their voices, without apologies. I'm Kim Duffy—registered dietitian, personal trainer, mom, and your biggest hype woman when it comes to aging like you mean it. This show isn’t about chasing skinny or counting wrinkles. It’s about building real strength—physical, emotional, and hormonal. Each week, I’ll share straight-talking nutrition tips, sustainable fitness strategies, and conversations that help you feel powerful in your skin once again. Menopause is not an ending, it is only the beginning. This is your season of strength. What I covered: No more New Year resets or detox dramaBuilding foundations instead of starting overWhy willpower runs out by TuesdayAccountability that helps, not shamesSupport vs doing everything soloCommunity, consistency, and belongingStrong in 21 as a momentum builder (click the underlined text to learn more about the Strong in 21 program)Send me a text Links & resources for this episode: Strong Start A simple, supportive 14-day program designed to help menopausal women build strength, fuel their bodies for energy, and stay consistent without dieting, extremes, or overwhelm Fit After 50 Plus Program: 8-Week Nutrition Coaching & Fitness Program for women 50+. Next session starts winter of 2026. Join the interest list today for the best bonuses and discounts offered. Free cheat sheet: "20 Tips to Crushing Menopause" Join my free weekly newsletter list and get a new high protein recipe sent to your inbox every Thursday. Find me on social media: Instagram I Facebook I Tiktok

    13 min
  6. HSOS #23: Why January Resets Don’t Work for Women

    JAN 1

    HSOS #23: Why January Resets Don’t Work for Women

    If January has you thinking you need to fix everything, cut everything, and be perfect by next week, let’s pause. Reset culture sounds motivating but usually ends in burnout and self-blame. This conversation dishes out a much better plan: fewer habits, more consistency, and a foundation that actually works in real life.  Let’s talk. Welcome to Her Season of Strength—where women over 40 reclaim their bodies, their energy, and their voices, without apologies. I'm Kim Duffy—registered dietitian, personal trainer, mom, and your biggest hype woman when it comes to aging like you mean it. This show isn’t about chasing skinny or counting wrinkles. It’s about building real strength—physical, emotional, and hormonal. Each week, I’ll share straight-talking nutrition tips, sustainable fitness strategies, and conversations that help you feel powerful in your skin once again. Menopause is not an ending, it is only the beginning. This is your season of strength.  📝 Here are a few things I cover:  The noise and pressure of January resetsWhy detoxes and cleanses fall apartAll-or-nothing thinking and burnoutMotivation fades, structure sticksFewer habits, better resultsSupporting your body, not shrinking itConsistency over starting overStrong in 21 (21 days for $21) ChallengeSend me a text Links & resources for this episode: Strong Start A simple, supportive 14-day program designed to help menopausal women build strength, fuel their bodies for energy, and stay consistent without dieting, extremes, or overwhelm Fit After 50 Plus Program: 8-Week Nutrition Coaching & Fitness Program for women 50+. Next session starts winter of 2026. Join the interest list today for the best bonuses and discounts offered. Free cheat sheet: "20 Tips to Crushing Menopause" Join my free weekly newsletter list and get a new high protein recipe sent to your inbox every Thursday. Find me on social media: Instagram I Facebook I Tiktok

    15 min
  7. HSOS #22: Grace Over Guilt: A Christmas Day Reminder for Women Over 40

    12/25/2025

    HSOS #22: Grace Over Guilt: A Christmas Day Reminder for Women Over 40

    This Christmas Day episode is a permission slip wrapped in grace. It lets go of the idea that food needs to be earned, reminds you that one day never defines your health, and encourages presence over perfection when it comes to eating, drinking, and simply being human. It also makes space for grief during the holidays and offers a gentle peek at a more grounded, consistent way forward in the new year without the January reset chaos.  Let’s talk. Welcome to Her Season of Strength—where women over 40 reclaim their bodies, their energy, and their voices, without apologies. I'm Kim Duffy—registered dietitian, personal trainer, mom, and your biggest hype woman when it comes to aging like you mean it. This show isn’t about chasing skinny or counting wrinkles. It’s about building real strength—physical, emotional, and hormonal. Each week, I’ll share straight-talking nutrition tips, sustainable fitness strategies, and conversations that help you feel powerful in your skin once again. Menopause is not an ending, it is only the beginning. This is your season of strength. What Kim Covers:  A Christmas Day permission slip, no rules requiredWhy food doesn’t need to be earned (yes, even today)Presence over perfection with holiday eating and drinkingBreaking the all-or-nothing guilt spiralWhen Christmas feels heavy and making space for griefA gentle reminder that January doesn’t need a resetA sneak peek at building consistency with Strong in 21Link to Episode 18: "Holding Grief, Finding Strength: Caring for Your Body in a Heavy Season" Send me a text Links & resources for this episode: Strong Start A simple, supportive 14-day program designed to help menopausal women build strength, fuel their bodies for energy, and stay consistent without dieting, extremes, or overwhelm Fit After 50 Plus Program: 8-Week Nutrition Coaching & Fitness Program for women 50+. Next session starts winter of 2026. Join the interest list today for the best bonuses and discounts offered. Free cheat sheet: "20 Tips to Crushing Menopause" Join my free weekly newsletter list and get a new high protein recipe sent to your inbox every Thursday. Find me on social media: Instagram I Facebook I Tiktok

    10 min
  8. HSOS #21: How You Can Eat More and Still See Fat Loss

    12/18/2025

    HSOS #21: How You Can Eat More and Still See Fat Loss

    Weight loss without hunger, cravings, or white-knuckling? Yes, it’s possible. Using a real client story, this episode unpacks the science of why restriction backfires in midlife and how eating more nutrient-dense food supports hormones, blood sugar, and metabolism. The takeaway is simple: when your body feels fed, it stops fighting you.  Let’s talk. Welcome to Her Season of Strength—where women over 40 reclaim their bodies, their energy, and their voices, without apologies. I'm Kim Duffy—registered dietitian, personal trainer, mom, and your biggest hype woman when it comes to aging like you mean it. This show isn’t about chasing skinny or counting wrinkles. It’s about building real strength—physical, emotional, and hormonal. Each week, I’ll share straight-talking nutrition tips, sustainable fitness strategies, and conversations that help you feel powerful in your skin once again. Menopause is not an ending, it is only the beginning. This is your season of strength. Episode Summary: Client story: doctor surprised by weight loss without hungerWhy restriction feels hard and why it’s not willpowerGhrelin, leptin, estrogen shifts, and why hunger feels louder nowRestriction, food obsession, hyper palatable foods, and cravingsBlood sugar swings, irritability, energy crashes, and insulin sensitivityGLP one, peptide YY, fiber, cortisol, and feeling “safe” in your bodyAdaptive thermogenesis, eating more volume, and why slow fat loss worksClick here to learn more about the Fueling for Life program Send me a text Links & resources for this episode: Strong Start A simple, supportive 14-day program designed to help menopausal women build strength, fuel their bodies for energy, and stay consistent without dieting, extremes, or overwhelm Fit After 50 Plus Program: 8-Week Nutrition Coaching & Fitness Program for women 50+. Next session starts winter of 2026. Join the interest list today for the best bonuses and discounts offered. Free cheat sheet: "20 Tips to Crushing Menopause" Join my free weekly newsletter list and get a new high protein recipe sent to your inbox every Thursday. Find me on social media: Instagram I Facebook I Tiktok

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In Her Season of Strength Podcast, we’re flipping the script on aging. Hosted by Kim Duffy, a seasoned dietitian and personal trainer, this podcast is for women in their 40s and beyond who are ready to stop apologizing for their age and start celebrating it. It’s time to prioritize your health, strength, and confidence. We’re not here to talk about losing weight or shrinking ourselves. This show is all about gaining strength, feeling empowered, and embracing the body that’s been through it all. Whether you’re navigating hormonal changes, struggling with confidence, or simply want to live your life unapologetically, Her Season of Strength is your go-to space for real, honest conversations. Let’s redefine what it means to age with power, confidence, and joy—together. 

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  • Creator
    Kim Duffy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Her Season of Strength
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