Mind and Muscle Beyond 40

Anneli Marinovich

Welcome to the Mind and Muscle Beyond 40, your guide to reclaiming your energy and building a stronger body and mind after 40. Hosted by Anneli, a Perimenopause Strength Coach and Personal Trainer, this is your journey to ageing with power, purpose, and confidence.💪🏻On this podcast we dive deep into the science and soul of midlife wellness. As a specialist in Perimenopause Strength Coaching, Anneli explores how to master your mindset, navigate hormonal shifts, and build functional strength that works with your body, not against it.Whether you are navigating major life transitions, dealing with the "invisible load" of midlife, or looking to optimise your physical performance, MMB40 is your ecosystem for sustainable resilience and health after 40.Subscribe to join a community of women redefining midlife strength.

Episodes

  1. Ageing Strong & the Power of Self-Love ft. Vanessa Ridout

    MAR 4

    Ageing Strong & the Power of Self-Love ft. Vanessa Ridout

    Send a text Are we becoming "invisible" over 40, or are we just getting started? In the very first guest episode of the Mind and Muscle Beyond 40 (MMB40) podcast, I sit down with Vanessa Ridout, the founder of The Epiphany Closet. Vanessa doesn't just make clothes; she hand-designs and presses "emotional armour" for women navigating the highs and lows of midlife! We dive deep into our shared history - from a chance meeting at a Manchester networking event in 2024 to our exciting International Women’s Day 2026 collaboration. We’re getting real about the menopause and perimenopause transition, reclaiming our bodies through physical strength, and why "wearing your feelings" is a radical act of self-love. In this episode, you’ll learn: 💗 The "Epiphany" that led Vanessa to start a motivational wellbeing brand from her kitchen table. 💗 Why physical muscle and emotional expression are the two pillars of ageing strong. 💗 How to navigate the "identity crisis" of menopause and perimenopause. 💗 The exclusive reveal of the MMB40 x The Epiphany Closet IWD 2026 collaboration. Find out more about Club MMB40 here: https://www.mindandmuscle40.com/club-mmb40-membership Join the MMB40 email newsletter here: https://www.mindandmuscle40.com/MMB40newsletter Free resources here: https://www.mindandmuscle40.com/resources Connect with Anneli / MMB40: Website: https://www.mindandmuscle40.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindmusclebeyond40/?hl=en Connect with Vanessa & The Epiphany Closet Website: https://theepiphanycloset.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopc4nNxcxFjIoPudZ268C7Mjw7B2pywWOO5UoATy7hYe8l7CEBR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theepiphanycloset/?hl=en #AgeingStrong #MenopauseAwareness #WomenOver40 #SelfLove #MMB40 #TheEpiphanyCloset #IWD2026 #WearYourFeelings Thank you for watching. Be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button if you enjoyed the episode and share it with friends wherever you're watching. For more episodes - click on The Mind and Muscle Beyond 40 Podcast Playlist Let us know in the comments: If you could wear one word on your chest today - what would it be?  Thank you for listening. Be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button if you enjoyed the episode and share it with friends wherever you're listening. Follow MMB40 on social media for more tips & free content: Instagram, YouTube, Facebook Check out the Club MMB40 exclusive membership: https://www.mindandmuscle40.com/club-mmb40-membership Interested in 1:1 coaching with Anneli? Learn more about the Legacy Body Programme here: https://www.mindandmuscle40.com/the-legacy-body-programme

    47 min
  2. Episode 2: Grief & perimenopause - starting 2026 slow!

    FEB 2

    Episode 2: Grief & perimenopause - starting 2026 slow!

    Send a text In this deeply personal episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I’m choosing a "slow start" for 2026. After a 2025 that brought the unexpected loss of my mum, complex family transitions, and the physical toll of perimenopause, I’m sharing how I’ve had to reframe what "strength" really looks like. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to "grind" while your heart is breaking, or if you're struggling to balance hormonal changes with the "invisible load" of midlife, this episode is your permission slip to breathe. I’m getting honest about why you can’t biohack a broken heart, how grief and perimenopause overlap, and why filling your "oxytocin tank" is the most productive thing you can do this year. In this episode, I’m diving into: 💗The 2025 Year-in-Review: Lessons from a "Perfect Storm." 💗Why "sucking it up" is a one-way street to burnout. 💗Navigating the loss of a parent while running a business. 💗Why mindset must come before muscle in 2026. 💗Practical "Slow Goals" for sustainable resilience. About Me & MMB40: I’m Anneli, a Perimenopause Strength Coach and founder of Mind and Muscle Beyond 40. My mission is to help you age with power, purpose, and confidence by working with your body, not against it. Thank you for listening. Be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button if you enjoyed the episode and share it with friends wherever you're listening. Follow MMB40 on social media for more tips & free content: Instagram, YouTube, Facebook Check out the Club MMB40 exclusive membership: https://www.mindandmuscle40.com/club-mmb40-membership Interested in 1:1 coaching with Anneli? Learn more about the Legacy Body Programme here: https://www.mindandmuscle40.com/the-legacy-body-programme

    23 min

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Welcome to the Mind and Muscle Beyond 40, your guide to reclaiming your energy and building a stronger body and mind after 40. Hosted by Anneli, a Perimenopause Strength Coach and Personal Trainer, this is your journey to ageing with power, purpose, and confidence.💪🏻On this podcast we dive deep into the science and soul of midlife wellness. As a specialist in Perimenopause Strength Coaching, Anneli explores how to master your mindset, navigate hormonal shifts, and build functional strength that works with your body, not against it.Whether you are navigating major life transitions, dealing with the "invisible load" of midlife, or looking to optimise your physical performance, MMB40 is your ecosystem for sustainable resilience and health after 40.Subscribe to join a community of women redefining midlife strength.