Flipping 50 the Stronger Way

Debra Atkinson
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The podcast for women in menopause and beyond who want to change the way they age. Fitness, wellness, and health science put into practical tips you can use today. You still got it, girl!

  1. 2d ago

    Perimenopause's Long Game: How It Shapes Your Health for Years to Come

    This episode is sponsored by BEAM Minerals and AquaTru. BEAM Minerals - Get 20% off your first order at https://beamminerals.com/FLIPPING50 with code FLIPPING50. AquaTru - Go to https://AquaTru.com/ now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code FLIPPING50. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. Perimenopause long term health is about more than managing symptoms or accepting that getting older means slowing down. What if this stage of life is your opportunity to change how you age, protect your future health, and stay strong and independent for decades to come?  Dr. Jennifer Rollins joins us to explore menopause care, hormone therapy, bone and muscle health, and why your long-term health deserves more attention than symptoms alone.  Learn how the perimenopause long term game can become a turning point for building a stronger, healthier future. My Guest: Dr. Jennifer Roelands, MD is a double board-certified OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine physician specializing in perimenopause, hormone optimization, and women's longevity health. She earned her medical degree at UC San Diego, completed her OB-GYN residency at Duke University, and a fellowship at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. She is the founder of Precision Health MD and creator of the Midlife Upgrade Academy, reaching over 35,000 subscribers through evidence-based education on hormones and midlife health. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:09:09] Why are so many women left without answers in perimenopause? [00:12:41] If you feel great, do you really need to consider HRT? [00:14:36] Is menopause care about more than symptom relief? [00:20:17] Why should midlife women train for strength, not skinny? [00:29:26] Why is perimenopause still dismissed or misunderstood?  [00:34:25] Is bone and muscle loss inevitable as you age?  [00:36:47] What should you measure now for a healthier future? Connect with Dr. Jen: Website - Dr. Jennifer Roelands Instagram - @dr.jenniferroelands  YouTube - Dr. Jennifer Roelands, MD Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Hidden Toxins in Everyday Life: The Risks of Cancer and Accelerated Aging Next Episode - Is 15 Weeks Enough to Build Muscle PostMenopausal? Science Unpacked More Like This - The Perimenopause Rules Nobody Told You About Resistance Training Resources: Work with Debra with an Ultimate Assessment Flipping 50 App on iOS App Store & Google Play Questions / Contact Debra on Instagram or Facebook Group FLIP Menopause program - Join the next live cohort Flipping 50 Master class - Choose your session here

  2. 6d ago

    Hidden Toxins in Everyday Life: The Risks of Cancer and Accelerated Aging

    Toxins in everyday life may be hiding in places you’d never think to look. What if the exposures affecting your health aren't coming from your diet or workouts, but from the water you drink, the products you use, and the places where you exercise? Let’s explore everyday environmental exposures, potential effects on hormones, and why women in midlife may want to take a closer look at their cumulative exposure. This episode offers practical ways to become more aware of hidden toxins in everyday life without giving up the activities that support a stronger, healthier life. My Guest: Dr. Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps women and men build sustainable, optimal health and longevity. She specializes in helping midlife women restore optimal hormone levels so they can improve sleep, mood, body composition, and how they feel in their bodies. Stephanie is the Amazon best-selling author of Your Longevity Blueprint and Your Fertility Blueprint, with Your Hormone Blueprint soon to launch. She is also the host of the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast and co-founder of Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals and the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:04:02] Could everyday exposures be adding up? [00:05:15] What do agricultural chemicals have to do with health? [00:07:15] Is your drinking water as clean as you think? [00:10:28] Could your water bottle affect your hormones? [00:11:18] Should you think twice about swimming in pools or lakes? [00:14:54] Are outdoor activities exposing you to more than you realize? Connect with Dr. Stephanie: Book - Your Hormone Blueprint Facebook - Dr. Stephanie Gray and Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Instagram - @stephaniegraydnp Youtube - @YourLongevityBlueprint Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Full Episode with Dr. Stephanie: Are Your Hormones Aging You Faster? Midlife Lab Tests & Toxins You Need to Know Resources: Work with Debra with an Ultimate Assessment Flipping 50 App on iOS App Store & Google Play Questions / Contact Debra on Instagram or Facebook Group FLIP Menopause program - Join the next live cohort Flipping 50 Master class - Choose your session here 🎧 Want to take this conversation further? Get the full story from this episode HERE.

  3. Oct 13

    True Detox During Menopause: Is It Science or Trend?

    This episode is sponsored by AirDoctor. AirDoctor - Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code FLIPPING50 and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE! All AirDoctor air purifiers come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. What and how is true during menopause? Do you really need another wellness protocol? Know what actually happens inside your body. From brain fog and fatigue to everyday chemical exposures, could your total toxic burden be part of the picture? A quick cleanse may miss the bigger picture, and how the “last straw” theory can change the way you think about your health.  Learn what to consider before trying a detox protocol, who should use caution, and why the order and pace of a protocol matter.  We’re separating science from detox marketing hype. If you’re curious about true detox during menopause, this conversation is for you. My Guest: Dr. Gregory Kelly is Chief Product Officer at Qualia Life, naturopathic physician (N.D.), and author of the book Shape Shift. He was the editor of the journal Alternative Medicine Review and has been an instructor at the University of Bridgeport in the College of Naturopathic Medicine, where he taught classes in Advanced Clinical Nutrition, Counseling Skills, and Doctor-Patient Relationships. Dr. Kelly has published hundreds of articles on natural medicine and nutrition, contributed three chapters to the Textbook of Natural Medicine, and has more than 30 journal articles indexed on Pubmed. His areas of expertise include nootropics, anti-aging and regenerative medicine, weight management, sleep and the chronobiology of performance and health. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:09:21] Why might we need to think about detox if the liver and kidneys already detox the body? [00:14:54] What does “real detox” actually look like—and how is it different from a typical cleanse? [00:21:21] Can a higher toxic burden make menopause harder? [00:25:16] How much do all the little exposures in everyday life really add up? [00:29:00] Can past medications, such as antibiotics, still affect us years later? [00:31:28] Who should NOT do a detox, and what if you’re sensitive to detox protocols? [00:33:50] How often should you detox, and what else can you do on those days? Connect with Dr. Gregory: Get up to 50% discount for Qualia Life products when you use this link! Or use code FLIPPING50 Facebook - Qualia Life Instagram - @qualialife  TikTok - @qualialife LinkedIn - Dr. Gregory Kelly Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Is There Really a Best Time to Strength Train After 50 More Like This - How Mold Toxicity Affects Hormonal Balance During Menopause And Effective Detox Strategies Resources: Work with Debra with an Ultimate Assessment Flipping 50 App on iOS App Store & Google Play Questions / Contact Debra on Instagram or Facebook Group FLIP Menopause program - Join the next live cohort Flipping 50 Master class - Choose your session here 🎧 Want to take this conversation further? Get the full story from this episode HERE.

  4. Oct 9

    Is There Really a Best Time to Strength Train After 50

    This episode is sponsored by Alloy. Alloy - Spoiler: you can feel amazing in menopause. Visit https://myalloy.com and use code FLIPPING50 for 20% off your first order! The best time to strength train after 50 might not be the time you think.  But does training when your body performs best actually result in more strength or muscle? It’s time to look at what the research actually says.  A new 2026 randomized controlled trial put that question to the test in adults 60–80 years old. The answer may simplify your workout schedule considerably. In this episode, I break down what the researchers discovered, what this study does — and does not — change about the Flipping 50 recommendations, and why your sleep, energy and ability to consistently exercise still matter when choosing your best time to strength train after 50 without rearranging your life around the clock. Questions We Answer in This Episode [00:04:45] Does your strongest workout time actually build more muscle? [00:06:24] Is 4 PM really better than 6 AM for strength training? [00:13:11] What matters more than finding the “perfect” workout hour? Should exhausted women really push through hard workouts? [00:19:01] Why does “intense early, light late” still matter? [00:23:46] Can late workouts mess with your sleep after 50? [00:25:30] So what really is the best time to strength train after 50? If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way. References: Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2026, PMID: 42791208. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2012, PMID: 22531613. Chronobiology International. 2022, PMID: 34978950. Physical Activity and Nutrition. 2023, PMID: 37946447. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Tired But Wired? Why You’re Exhausted But Can’t Shut Your Brain Off After 50 More Like This - The Bible for Exercise Guidelines Update: Here’s What It Means Resources: Work with Debra with an Ultimate Assessment Flipping 50 App on iOS App Store & Google Play Questions / Contact Debra on Instagram or Facebook Group FLIP Menopause program - Join the next live cohort Flipping 50 Master class - Choose your session here 🎧 Want to take this conversation further? Get the full story from this episode HERE.

  5. Oct 6

    Tired But Wired? Why You’re Exhausted But Can’t Shut Your Brain Off After 50

    This episode is sponsored by Alloy. Alloy - Try the original M4 skincare from Alloy. Visit https://myalloy.com and use code FLIPPING50 for 20% off your first order! Feeling exhausted but can’t shut your brain off after 50?  In this episode, we dig into what may be happening in your brain and nervous system as hormones shift through midlife and why stress can start feeling very different.  Ashok Gupta explains brain retraining, predictive processing, and why calming your nervous system may be only part of the answer.  If you’re tired of being tired but still feeling like your brain is always “on,” this conversation gives you a whole new way to understand why you can’t shut your brain off after 50. My Guest: Ashok Gupta is an internationally recognized speaker and founder of the Gupta Program, a clinically researched brain retraining programme inspired by his own recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome. Today, he joins us to explore the brain–body connection—and what it could mean for women experiencing fatigue, brain fog or feeling “tired but wired” in midlife. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:04:42] How can chronic fatigue and brain retraining be connected [00:07:11] What’s happening when you’re “wired but tired”? [00:07:30] How might hormonal changes in menopause affect the brain’s response to stress and threat? [00:12:15] Why might the brain predict threats instead of simply reacting to them? [00:13:49] How is brain retraining different from meditation, positive thinking, or affirmations? [00:18:32] What does the research show, and where does brain retraining fit alongside medical care? [00:20:30] Why might midlife be an opportunity for greater self-awareness? Connect with Ashok: Website - Gupta Program use code DEBRA10 for 10% discount App - Gupta Program available in iOS and Android Facebook - Gupta Program Instagram - @guptaprogram YouTube - Gupta Program Tiktok - @guptaprogram Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - 3 Keys for Menopause Fat Loss from a Fat Loss Researcher Next Episode - Is There Really a Best Time to Strength Train After 50? More Like This - The Link Between Creatine, Brain Health & Longevity Resources: Not sure you’re doing what is best for you right now? Get a 90-Minute Ultimate Consultation with Debra. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you!  Use Flipping 50 Strong Aging Index to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes.  Try the Gupta Program and use code DEBRA10 for 10% discount 🎧 Want to take this conversation further? Get the full story from this episode HERE.

  6. Oct 2

    3 Keys for Menopause Fat Loss from a Fat Loss Researcher

    With the endless stream of advice, there are 3 keys for menopause fat loss you need to know. The answer isn’t another diet, harder workouts, or doing even more. One of them might surprise you, because it has nothing to do with giving up when your body composition isn’t changing the way you want. If you’re doing “all the things” but still frustrated by changes in your body composition, Bill Campbell cuts through the noise with three things he believes women should keep front and center.  Discover the 3 keys for menopause fat loss Bill would put at the top of the list—the advice he would tell his wife—and why they may matter beyond the number on the scale. My Guest: Dr. Bill Campbell is a Professor and Director of the Performance & Physique Enhancement Laboratory at the University of South Florida. His research focuses on improving exercise performance and physique enhancement within a maintainable lifestyle. His pioneering research includes dietary protein intakes to optimize body composition, rapid fat loss strategies, and weight loss resistance in women going through the menopause transition. His research laboratory recently completed the largest menopause fitness survey ever conducted. Dr. Bill Campbell Answers A Personal Question In This Episode: If your wife says she is overwhelmed by all the advice, what three things would you tell her to focus on? Connect with Dr. Bill: Website - Dr. Bill Campbell PhD Instagram: @billcampbellphd YouTube: @BillCampbellPHD Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Full Episode with Bill Campbell - Building Muscle and Losing Fat in Menopause and Beyond Resources: Not sure you’re doing what is best for you right now? Get a 90-Minute Ultimate Consultation with Debra. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you!  Use Flipping 50 Strong Aging Index to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes.  Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge to learn why timing matters and why what works for others is not working for you. 🎧 Want to take this conversation further? Get the full story from this episode HERE.

  7. Sep 29

    You May Be Mineral Deficient in Menopause: Obvious and Hidden Signs

    This episode is sponsored by BEAM Minerals. BEAM Minerals - Get 20% off your first order at https://beamminerals.com/FLIPPING50 with code FLIPPING50. Could you be mineral deficient in menopause without realizing it? That everyday fatigue, lower energy, or feeling like you’re just not quite yourself may be easy to chalk up to aging or menopause—but what if there’s another piece to the puzzle? We’re talking about the “hidden hunger,” the difference between supplementation and replenishment, and how mineral needs can vary from person to person. By the end of this episode, you may be looking at those subtle midlife changes differently—and asking a very different question: Could you be mineral deficient in menopause? My Guest: Caroline Alan is a health survivor, mineral expert, and educator passionate about helping people better understand cellular health. After a demanding career left her physically and mentally depleted, Caroline’s own health journey led her to discover the power of plant-based minerals and sparked a deep dive into microbiology, cellular biology, soil science, and human physiology. Today, as Co-Founder and CEO of BEAM Minerals, Caroline—affectionately known as “The Mineral Geek”—makes complex science simple and actionable, helping people understand minerals, hydration, energy, detoxification, and overall vitality. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:18:17] Why aren’t we getting enough minerals from food anymore, even when we’re eating well? [00:21:10] Can filtered or distilled water contribute to mineral depletion and affect hydration? [00:23:16] What’s the difference between minerals and electrolytes, and why does mineral balance matter? [00:25:53] If mineral needs vary from person to person, how does the body determine what it needs? [00:33:55] How does glyphosate contribute to mineral depletion? [00:38:20] Which signs and symptoms of mineral depletion might women mistake for normal aging or menopause? [00:43:40] Can you test your mineral levels before deciding whether you need supplementation? Connect with Caroline: Website - Beam Minerals Instagram - @carolinealan.official and @beamminerals  Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Can Shorter Sets Build Strength After Menopause? New Research on Reps, Power & Fatigue More Like This - Are Your Hormones Aging You Faster? Midlife Lab Tests & Toxins You Need to Know Resources: Book an Ultimate Assessment with Debra! Get your HALO Method and Longevity Strategy at $497, instead of $997 rate. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Use Flipping 50 Strong Aging Index to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Get your free "The Mineral Reset" eBook by Caroline Alan.  Find out if you are mineral deficient in this quiz. 🎧 Want to take this conversation further? Get the full story from this episode HERE.

  8. Sep 25

    Shorter Sets To Get More From Your Workout – What the Research Says

    This episode is sponsored by Alloy, Holistic Goddess and AquaTru. Alloy - Your sex life doesn't have to change just because your hormones did. Visit https://myalloy.com and use code FLIPPING50 for 20% off your first order! Holistic Goddess - Go to https://holisticgoddess.com and use code FLIPPING50 for free shipping. AquaTru - Go to https://AquaTru.com/ now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code FLIPPING50. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. Shorter sets after menopause may change more than just how many reps you do before resting.  New research in physically active postmenopausal women raises an important question: Can you get meaningful strength, power, and muscle benefits without turning every workout into a metabolic grind?  But what do shorter sets really mean?Listen to learn why lower fatigue doesn't automatically mean less stimulus, how training volume and load change the picture, and why the goal isn't to stop lifting heavy or stop reaching muscle fatigue. This episode is about making your workouts more purposeful—so you can train for the adaptation you want and still be ready for what comes next. Questions We Answer in This Episode [00:08:31] Can shorter sets keep your reps stronger? [00:17:42] Do women over 40 need more recovery? [00:19:44] Does less fatigue mean less muscle stimulus? [00:22:14]  Is fatigue always a sign of a better workout? [00:30:11] Should shorter sets replace heavy lifting? [00:35:52] Who could benefit from shorter sets? Resources: Work with Debra with an Ultimate Assessment Flipping 50 App on iOS App Store & Google Play Questions / Contact Debra on Instagram or Facebook Group References: Care Project Scientific Reports. 2025, PMID: 40760080.Set configuration influences cardiovascular responses to resistance exercise   Care Project Scientific Reports. 2025, PMID: 41334240.Cardiovascular adaptations to resistance training Care Project Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2026, PMID: 41369549. 🎧 Want to take this conversation further? Get the full story from this episode HERE.

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  • Creator
    Debra Atkinson
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.1K
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