Midlife Glow Up: Simplifying Fitness, Nutrition and Healthy Habits for Women over 40

Joan Dandeneau - Midlife Health & Wellness Coach
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Are you ready to glow up in midlife? You’ve spent years taking care of everyone else, and now it’s time to prioritize YOU! You deserve to feel strong, energized, and confident in this next chapter of life. I’m Joan Dandeneau, your Midlife Health & Wellness Coach. I help women over 40 simplify fitness, nutrition, and healthy habits so you can take charge of your health, build strength, and feel your best for decades to come. If you’ve ever asked yourself questions like: How do I lose weight in my 40s or 50s without dieting?What workouts are best for women over 40?How should I approach fitness and nutrition during perimenopause and menopause?How can I eat healthy without spending hours in the kitchen?How do I stay consistent when life gets busy?How do I get back on track when my healthy habits slip?What can I do now to stay strong, healthy, and independent as I age?Then this show is for you! Each Thursday, tune in for practical advice, simple strategies, and honest conversations about fitness, nutrition, menopause, mindset, and creating healthy habits that last. Together, we’ll focus on making small, meaningful changes that help you feel great today while building the foundation for a strong, healthy, and vibrant future.

  1. 14h ago

    56. What One Year of Podcasting Has Taught Me

    The Midlife Glow Up Podcast is celebrating its first anniversary! One year ago, Joan sat down behind a microphone with a passion for helping women in midlife take charge of their health, build strength and confidence, and recognize what’s possible in this next chapter of life. Now, one year later, she’s reflecting on what she’s learned from showing up behind the microphone every single week. And as it turns out, many of those lessons have very little to do with podcasting! In this anniversary episode, Joan shares seven lessons from her first year, including the importance of being willing to be a beginner, embracing imperfection, practicing consistently, and following through even when motivation is nowhere to be found. She also explores one of the most powerful things that happens when we stick with something long enough: consistency begins to change how we see ourselves. Whether you’re working toward a fitness goal, learning something new, or exploring what’s next in this season of life, these lessons are a reminder that small efforts repeated over time can lead to meaningful change. Let’s celebrate! If you’ve been enjoying The Midlife Glow Up Podcast, Joan would love to hear from you! Send her a message on Instagram @joansfitzone and share how you found the podcast, what you’ve enjoyed, or what you’d love to hear more about in the coming year. And if you’d like to help celebrate this milestone, consider sharing the podcast with a friend or leaving a rating or review so more women can discover it! Here's how we can stay connected: Follow @joansfitzone on Instagram → for simple, sustainable fitness and nutrition tips for women in midlife to create lasting change.  Join Fit Zone → Come work out with me inside Fit Zone, with LIVE virtual strength-based classes plus a library of 800+ On-Demand workouts designed to help women in midlife build strength, improve fitness, and stay consistent from home. Apply for 1:1 coaching with Joan → Ready to take your fitness, nutrition, and healthy habits to the next level with a customized plan and one-on-one support + accountability? Apply here!

  2. Oct 15

    55. The Midlife Health Conversation Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Hear: Interview with Dr. Stephanie Elder, Part 2

    Taking care of our health in midlife can feel overwhelming with changing hormones, competing responsibilities, and an endless list of health advice. In this episode of the Midlife Glow Up Podcast, Joan welcomes back Stephanie Elder, nurse practitioner, certified menopause provider, and owner of Evolve Menopause Clinic in Issaquah, Washington, for a conversation about the bigger picture of midlife health. Together, they explore the questions women can bring to their medical appointments, the everyday habits that support their well-being, and the importance of having people around them who understand this stage of life. Stephanie shares her perspective on hormones and cardiometabolic health, while Joan explains how she helps women turn what they already know into habits they can follow through on consistently. The conversation also invites listeners to consider what they want their lives to look like in the years ahead, including the strength, energy, and independence to keep doing the things they love. In this episode, Joan and Stephanie discuss: How Stephanie’s experience of feeling dismissed during perimenopause shaped her approach to caring for women.The role of hormone therapy within a broader conversation about midlife health, daily habits, and individualized care.What cardiometabolic health means and the questions Stephanie encourages women to discuss with their providers.How Joan helps women build consistency by starting with what is already working and creating systems that fit their lives.Ways to sort through overwhelming health advice and choose a manageable place to begin.How strength, nutrition, and movement connect to the life women want to enjoy in the coming decades.Why friendship, community, and a sense of belonging deserve space on the calendar.Join Joan and Stephanie in person Joan and Stephanie are bringing this conversation to an in-person event in the Seattle area on November 12: Midlife Reimagined: Hormones, Health, and the Habits That Matter. The evening will include education about midlife health, practical approaches to everyday habits, connection with other women, and an opportunity to ask Joan and Stephanie questions. Event details and registration: https://www.joandandeneau.com/midlife-reimagined **Early Bird Pricing good through 10/22/26 Episode links and resources Listen to Stephanie’s first interview: https://www.joandandeneau.com/podcast-blog/42-the-hormone-conversation-every-woman-over-40-needs-to-hear-interview-with-dr-stephanie-elder Connect with Stephanie and Evolve Menopause Clinic: https://www.evolvelifeclinic.com/about-us https://www.instagram.com/evolvelifeclinic/ Here's how we can stay connected: Follow @joansfitzone on Instagram → for simple, sustainable fitness and nutrition tips for women in midlife to create lasting change.  Join Fit Zone → Come work out with me inside Fit Zone, with LIVE virtual strength-based classes plus a library of 800+ On-Demand workouts designed to help women in midlife build strength, improve fitness, and stay consistent from home. Apply for 1:1 coaching with Joan → Ready to take your fitness, nutrition, and healthy habits to the next level with a customized plan and one-on-one support + accountability? Apply here!

  3. Oct 8

    54. What Could Actually Change in 8 Weeks?

    What could actually change in your health in eight weeks? Probably more than you think. In this episode of The Midlife Glow Up, Joan breaks down what can happen when women stop trying to change everything at once and start consistently practicing a few habits that move them forward. Two 20-minute strength workouts a week becomes 16 workouts. A protein-forward breakfast five days a week becomes 40 breakfasts. Ten minutes of planning each week becomes eight opportunities to practice a skill that can make taking care of yourself easier for years to come. Joan also shares real stories from women who have completed The Midlife Glow Up and the progress they experienced, from getting stronger and improving their nutrition to learning how to adapt when life gets messy, prioritizing themselves again, and building confidence in their ability to follow through. In this episode, Joan covers: Why we tend to overestimate what should happen quickly while underestimating what consistency can accomplishHow small actions add up over 56 daysHow having a Plan B can help you stay consistent when life doesn’t go according to planWhy learning how to navigate real life is one of the most valuable skills you can buildHow eight weeks can create a foundation you continue building on long after the program endsEight weeks from now is coming either way. The question is what could change if you gave yourself 56 days to put what you already know into practice and let consistency do its job? The next round of The Midlife Glow Up starts Monday, October 12, and registration closes October 9. If you’re ready for eight weeks of coaching, accountability, support, and a realistic plan for your fitness and nutrition, this is your last chance to join this round. Learn more & join us https://www.joandandeneau.com/midlife-glowup Here's how we can stay connected: Follow @joansfitzone on Instagram → for simple, sustainable fitness and nutrition tips for women in midlife to create lasting change.  Join Fit Zone → Come work out with me inside Fit Zone, with LIVE virtual strength-based classes plus a library of 800+ On-Demand workouts designed to help women in midlife build strength, improve fitness, and stay consistent from home. Apply for 1:1 coaching with Joan → Ready to take your fitness, nutrition, and healthy habits to the next level with a customized plan and one-on-one support + accountability? Apply here!

  4. Oct 1

    53. You Know What to Do… So Why Aren’t You Doing It?

    After taking nearly 50 women through The Midlife Health Audit, Joan had a unique opportunity to see what women in midlife are actually struggling with when it comes to their health. And some very clear patterns emerged. Most of these women weren’t starting from scratch. They were walking, lifting weights, drinking water, trying to eat enough protein and making healthy choices. Many of them already knew quite a bit about fitness and nutrition. But there was still a gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it consistently. In this episode, Joan shares three of the biggest themes she saw come up again and again during the Audit, including: • Why more information often isn’t the answer, and how simple systems can help turn knowledge into consistent habits  • How unrealistic expectations and all-or-nothing thinking can get in the way of progress  • Why healthy habits have to work in real life, not just during the imaginary “perfect week” She also shares some of the common opportunities women identified around progressive strength training, protein, meal planning and preparation, along with the surprising number of women who discovered that mindset was actually a bigger obstacle than fitness or nutrition. Most importantly, this episode is an invitation to stop focusing on everything that could be better and instead ask: What deserves my attention right now? Joan also shares details about the next round of The Midlife Glow Up, her 8-week group coaching program for women 40+ who are ready to prioritize themselves, stop spinning their wheels with fitness and nutrition, and build sustainable habits that help them feel strong and confident in midlife and beyond. The next round begins October 12, and enrollment is open through October 9. Learn more about The Midlife Glow Up here: https://www.joandandeneau.com/midlife-glowup And if you have questions, hop over to Instagram @Joansfitzone and let's chat it out! I’d love to coach YOU through the holiday season so you can head into the new year feeling strong, confident, and already have the systems in place to support your healthy lifestyle. Here's how we can stay connected: Follow @joansfitzone on Instagram → for simple, sustainable fitness and nutrition tips for women in midlife to create lasting change.  Join Fit Zone → Come work out with me inside Fit Zone, with LIVE virtual strength-based classes plus a library of 800+ On-Demand workouts designed to help women in midlife build strength, improve fitness, and stay consistent from home. Apply for 1:1 coaching with Joan → Ready to take your fitness, nutrition, and healthy habits to the next level with a customized plan and one-on-one support + accountability? Apply here!

  5. Sep 24

    52. Things I Care a Lot LESS About at 48

    What matters to you now that didn’t matter quite so much 10 or 20 years ago? As Joan gets closer to 50, she’s realizing that getting older hasn’t magically made her stop caring what other people think. But it has given her a lot more clarity about what deserves her time, energy and attention. In this personal episode, Joan shares some of the things she cares a whole lot less about at 48, from what her body looks like and how much she can fit into her days to figuring everything out on her own and keeping everyone around her happy. She also shares how her recent knee injury has shifted her perspective on what it means to have a strong, capable body, and how this season of life is making her increasingly protective of her time, relationships and the things that matter most. Because perhaps one of the gifts of getting older is realizing that we only have so much time, energy and attention, and we get to decide where we spend them. Joan would love to hear from you: What do you care a whole lot less about as you’ve gotten older? Come find her on Instagram @Joansfitzone and share your biggest aha. Here's how we can stay connected: Follow @joansfitzone on Instagram → for simple, sustainable fitness and nutrition tips for women in midlife to create lasting change.  Join Fit Zone → Come work out with me inside Fit Zone, with LIVE virtual strength-based classes plus a library of 800+ On-Demand workouts designed to help women in midlife build strength, improve fitness, and stay consistent from home. Apply for 1:1 coaching with Joan → Ready to take your fitness, nutrition, and healthy habits to the next level with a customized plan and one-on-one support + accountability? Apply here!

  6. Sep 17

    51. The Real Secret to Consistency With Your Health Habits

    What does consistency with your health actually look like when life doesn’t go according to plan? Maybe you’re in a great groove with your workouts, nutrition and daily habits…and then work gets crazy, you travel, someone in your family needs you, you get sick, or you get injured. Suddenly, the routine that was working so well isn’t an option anymore. And that familiar thought creeps in: I need to get back on track. But consistency doesn’t mean following the same routine week after week. Sometimes, consistency means learning how to adapt and keep going when your circumstances change. In this episode, Joan shares what her recent knee injury is teaching her about consistency, flexibility and the mindset required to keep prioritizing your health when life looks different than you expected. She explores why all-or-nothing thinking makes consistency so difficult, how having a “Plan B” for your healthy habits can help you keep moving forward, and why sometimes the biggest opportunity for growth isn’t another workout plan, nutrition strategy or piece of information. It’s learning how to consistently apply what you already know in the context of real life. Because maybe you don’t need to keep starting over. Maybe you need to get better at continuing differently. Joan also shares details about her upcoming FREE 3-day training, The Midlife Health Audit, happening September 22–24. Over three 30-minute sessions, you’ll take a closer look at your fitness, nutrition and mindset to recognize what’s already working, identify your opportunities for growth, and decide what deserves your focus next. The Midlife Health Audit September 22–24 5:00–5:30 PM PT on Zoom Replays available Register for the free training here: https://www.joandandeneau.com/midlife-health-audit Here's how we can stay connected: Follow @joansfitzone on Instagram → for simple, sustainable fitness and nutrition tips for women in midlife to create lasting change.  Join Fit Zone → Come work out with me inside Fit Zone, with LIVE virtual strength-based classes plus a library of 800+ On-Demand workouts designed to help women in midlife build strength, improve fitness, and stay consistent from home. Apply for 1:1 coaching with Joan → Ready to take your fitness, nutrition, and healthy habits to the next level with a customized plan and one-on-one support + accountability? Apply here!

  7. Sep 10

    50. Overwhelmed by Everything You “Should” Be Doing for Your Health?

    Does taking care of your health ever feel like one giant, never-ending to-do list? Lift weights. Eat more protein. Get your steps. Prioritize sleep. Manage stress. Work on mobility. Take the right supplements. Support your hormones. And somehow keep up with the latest health advice showing up on social media. In this episode of The Midlife Glow Up Podcast, Joan talks about why having access to more health information doesn’t always make getting healthy easier. In fact, it can leave women feeling overwhelmed, behind, and unsure what actually deserves their attention. She shares a simpler way to look at health by recognizing the progress you’ve already made, identifying your current opportunities for growth, and choosing the area that makes the most sense to focus on in this season of life. Joan also introduces her upcoming FREE 3-day Midlife Health Audit, happening live on Zoom September 22–24. Together, participants will take an honest look at fitness, nutrition, and mindset to uncover what’s working, where there’s room to grow, and what deserves their focus next. Because improving your health doesn’t always require adding more. Sometimes the most powerful next step is getting clear on what matters most right now. THE MIDLIFE HEALTH AUDIT Join Joan live September 22, 23 & 24 from 5:00–5:30 PM PT for this FREE 3-day training for women in midlife. Over three days, you’ll assess your: FITNESS: How are you moving? NUTRITION: How are you nourishing yourself? MINDSET: How are you following through? You’ll recognize your wins, identify your opportunities for growth, and walk away with a clearer idea of where to focus next. Replays will be available if you can’t attend live. Register for The Midlife Health Audit here: https://joandandeneau.com/midlife-health-audit Here's how we can stay connected: Follow @joansfitzone on Instagram → for simple, sustainable fitness and nutrition tips for women in midlife to create lasting change.  Join Fit Zone → Come work out with me inside Fit Zone, with LIVE virtual strength-based classes plus a library of 800+ On-Demand workouts designed to help women in midlife build strength, improve fitness, and stay consistent from home. Apply for 1:1 coaching with Joan → Ready to take your fitness, nutrition, and healthy habits to the next level with a customized plan and one-on-one support + accountability? Apply here!

  8. Sep 3

    49. What Does Your Body Need Now? The 4 Pillars of Midlife Health

    Have you ever felt like you’re doing a lot of the “right” things for your health, but something still isn’t clicking? Maybe you’re consistent with your workouts, but nutrition feels all over the place. Maybe you eat pretty well, but your body isn’t responding the way it used to. Or maybe you know exactly what you should be doing, but consistency disappears as soon as life gets busy. One of the biggest mistakes women make in midlife is assuming they just need to find the one thing that will finally make everything work: the right workout, the perfect diet, the ideal macro split or the routine that worked years ago. But midlife health is much bigger than any one of those things. In this episode, Joan shares the four pillars she believes create the foundation for feeling strong, healthy and supported in midlife: Move, Nourish, Mindset and Gather. She explores why what worked 10 or 20 years ago may not be what a woman’s body and life need today, how these four areas work together, and why the biggest opportunity for growth might be in a completely different area than the one getting the most attention. Joan also explains why connection and community deserve a place in the health conversation right alongside fitness and nutrition. As you listen, consider this question: What does the woman you are today need to feel strong, healthy and supported in the life you’re living today? These four pillars are also the foundation of Joan’s signature group coaching program, The Midlife Glow Up. The Midlife Glow Up is an 8-week group coaching program for women 40+ who are ready to prioritize themselves and want a simple plan, accountability and community to help them follow through with their fitness and nutrition goals. The next round begins October 12, and while enrollment will not open until later this month, presale is officially open! DM GLOW UP on Instagram @JoansFitZone to get all the details, save $100 with presale pricing and get first dibs on the limited spots before registration officially opens. Here's how we can stay connected: Follow @joansfitzone on Instagram → for simple, sustainable fitness and nutrition tips for women in midlife to create lasting change.  Join Fit Zone → Come work out with me inside Fit Zone, with LIVE virtual strength-based classes plus a library of 800+ On-Demand workouts designed to help women in midlife build strength, improve fitness, and stay consistent from home. Apply for 1:1 coaching with Joan → Ready to take your fitness, nutrition, and healthy habits to the next level with a customized plan and one-on-one support + accountability? Apply here!

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Are you ready to glow up in midlife? You’ve spent years taking care of everyone else, and now it’s time to prioritize YOU! You deserve to feel strong, energized, and confident in this next chapter of life. I’m Joan Dandeneau, your Midlife Health & Wellness Coach. I help women over 40 simplify fitness, nutrition, and healthy habits so you can take charge of your health, build strength, and feel your best for decades to come. If you’ve ever asked yourself questions like: How do I lose weight in my 40s or 50s without dieting?What workouts are best for women over 40?How should I approach fitness and nutrition during perimenopause and menopause?How can I eat healthy without spending hours in the kitchen?How do I stay consistent when life gets busy?How do I get back on track when my healthy habits slip?What can I do now to stay strong, healthy, and independent as I age?Then this show is for you! Each Thursday, tune in for practical advice, simple strategies, and honest conversations about fitness, nutrition, menopause, mindset, and creating healthy habits that last. Together, we’ll focus on making small, meaningful changes that help you feel great today while building the foundation for a strong, healthy, and vibrant future.

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