V.I.B.E. Living Podcast

Lynnis Woods-Mullins
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Welcome to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast, the ultimate audio destination for women over 40 looking to thrive in their mid-life journey! Each episode is a treasure trove of secrets and strategies for a life filled with Vitality, Intuition, Beauty, and Empowerment. Dive into diverse topics that resonate with your life's second act – from mastering the art of aging gracefully to conquering mid-life weight challenges and igniting your passion for an active, fulfilling lifestyle. V.I.B.E. Living is your companion for making every moment count!

  1. Chronic Stress in Women Over 40: Nervous System Healing, Boundaries & Self-Trust with Catia Batalha

    3d ago

    Chronic Stress in Women Over 40: Nervous System Healing, Boundaries & Self-Trust with Catia Batalha

    What if the exhaustion, irritability, overwhelm, and restlessness you're experiencing in midlife aren't signs that something is wrong—but messages your body is trying to send? For many women, these symptoms are rooted in chronic stress in women over 40, a growing health concern that impacts everything from hormones and sleep to mood, energy, and overall well-being. In this powerful episode of the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast, Lynnis Woods-Mullins sits down with psychotherapist, holistic coach, yoga philosophy teacher, and author Catia Batalha to explore how chronic stress affects women over 40 and what many are truly craving beneath the surface: a regulated nervous system, healthier boundaries, deeper self-trust, and a renewed connection to their inner wisdom. Together, they unpack why modern life keeps so many women stuck in chronic stress and survival mode, and how ancient yoga philosophy offers a pathway back to balance, healing, and self-discovery. You'll learn why yoga is about far more than physical flexibility, how meditation and relaxation create space for clarity and truth, and why listening to your body's wisdom may be one of the most important skills of midlife. This conversation also takes a deep dive into boundaries—not as a trendy self-help concept, but as essential physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual protection. Catia shares practical insights on navigating relationships, work pressures, personal growth, and the courage it takes to stop living for external validation and start living in alignment with your authentic self. Whether you're navigating menopause, burnout, life transitions, anxiety, people-pleasing, or simply feeling called to something more, this episode offers compassionate guidance and practical tools for creating a calmer, more empowered life. In This Episode: ✔ Nervous system regulation for women over 40 ✔ How chronic stress impacts your health and decision-making ✔ The deeper meaning of yoga philosophy beyond physical poses ✔ Meditation and relaxation practices for emotional healing ✔ Setting healthy boundaries without guilt ✔ Empowerment vs. victim mentality in midlife ✔ Reconnecting with intuition and body wisdom ✔ Midlife transformation, healing, and personal growth ✔ Trauma recovery and self-discovery ✔ Insights from Catia's novel, Echoes of the Timeless If you're ready to stop pushing through and start listening to what your mind, body, and spirit truly need, this episode is for you. 🎧 Subscribe to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast, leave a review, and share this conversation with a woman who is ready to embrace her next chapter with more peace, purpose, and empowerment. Bio  Catia is a psychotherapist, holistic coach, Yoga philosophy/psychology teacher, author, and mystic, devoted to guiding souls on their journey of awakening, healing, and self-discovery. Moved by a deep reverence for the hidden wisdom that flows through all traditions, she has spent much of her life immersed in the holistic philosophies of the East and the psychological sciences of the West. Drawing from ancient and timeless streams of wisdom, such as Yoga, Tantra, Buddhism, Shamanism, Gnosticism, Indigenous teachings, and other esoteric lineages, Catia weaves a tapestry of remembrance and insight, inviting others into a more compassionate, harmonious, and soul-aligned way of living. Social Media YouTube Instagram Facebook LinkedIn  Many thanks to our podcast sponsor, SONU. If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for. SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it. Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness. If you are ready to try natural HRT check out VITAFEM -  A doctor-formulated menopause supplement built for all 5 hormones.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION      Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:  👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.com Join the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.

    30 min
  2. Menopause, Hormones & Healthy Aging: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone & HRT

    4d ago

    Menopause, Hormones & Healthy Aging: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone & HRT

    Are your hormones changing—or are you simply being told that feeling exhausted, anxious, gaining weight, losing sleep, and struggling with brain fog is just a normal part of aging? In this eye-opening episode of the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast, we sit down with women's health expert and nurse practitioner Carolyn Zaumeyer to uncover the truth about menopause, hormone health, and why so many women are suffering unnecessarily. Carolyn breaks down the critical roles of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone and explains how declining hormone levels can impact nearly every system in the body. From hot flashes and night sweats to anxiety, mood changes, low libido, joint pain, vaginal dryness, skin changes, fatigue, and disrupted sleep, we explore the symptoms many women experience but rarely connect to hormones. You'll also learn: • The most common signs of hormone imbalance during perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause • How bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) works • The differences between estrogen patches, vaginal estrogen, progesterone, testosterone therapy, and hormone pellets • Why outdated hormone research created decades of confusion and fear around HRT • How proper hormone dosing and individualized treatment plans can improve quality of life • The important lab tests women should consider, including estradiol, testosterone, FSH, thyroid markers, vitamin D, and B12 • How to advocate for yourself during medical appointments and get your concerns taken seriously • Why treating root causes is often more effective than adding medication after medication We also discuss men's hormone health and how optimizing testosterone can impact energy, mood, vitality, confidence, intimacy, and overall well-being. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, postmenopause, or simply want to better understand your body's changing needs, this conversation provides practical guidance, expert insights, and hope for the years ahead. If you're ready to feel vibrant, energized, and empowered in midlife and beyond, this episode is for you. 🎧 Subscribe to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast for expert conversations on menopause, hormone balance, healthy aging, holistic wellness, stress management, nutrition, and living your most Vibrant, Intuitive, Beautiful, and Empowered life. ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend and leave a review with the hormone question you'd like us to answer next. Bio  Carolyn Zaumeyer, MSN, APRN, is a highly respected nurse practitioner with over 25 years of experience in women’s health and hormone therapy. She is the founder of LowTE Florida, where she specializes in personalized hormone optimization for both men and women. Carolyn is passionate about empowering her patients with knowledge and practical solutions to improve their quality of life. Her latest book, Are You Hormone Curious? The Science of Hormone Therapy for Men and Women Explained, offers an insightful, science-based guide to understanding hormone health. Carolyn is dedicated to helping individuals achieve balance and vitality through evidence-based care. Website www.carolynzaumeyer.com Social Media Facebook  Instagram Her Book - Are You Hormone Curious  Many thanks to our podcast sponsor, SONU. If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for. SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it. Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness. If you are ready to try natural HRT check out VITAFEM -  A doctor-formulated menopause supplement built for all 5 hormones.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION      Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:  👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.com Join the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.

    33 min
  3. Long COVID, Brain Fog & Burnout: When a Doctor Becomes the Patient

    May 26

    Long COVID, Brain Fog & Burnout: When a Doctor Becomes the Patient

    This episode description has a strong foundation already — the story is compelling and emotionally grounded. I tightened the flow, elevated the emotional and editorial tone, improved pacing for listener retention, and strengthened the SEO naturally without sounding stuffed with keywords. A top cardiac anesthesiologist never expects to become the patient — until long COVID changes everything. In this powerful and deeply human conversation, we sit down with Dr. Zeest Khan, a Stanford-trained physician who worked on the front lines of the pandemic in 2020, only to later find herself battling devastating post-viral illness. After collapsing outside her own hospital from extreme fatigue, Dr. Khan was ultimately forced to leave clinical anesthesia and spend months bedridden, confronting the very medical system she once served from the other side of the white coat. What unfolds is a rare and intimate look at long COVID through both the physician’s lens and the patient’s lived experience — and an honest conversation about how chronic illness can unravel careers, identities, relationships, and the illusion of control. Together, we explore the complex realities of long COVID symptoms, including crushing fatigue, respiratory complications, sudden asthma, dizziness, heart rate and blood pressure fluctuations linked to dysautonomia, and the cognitive dysfunction often referred to as “brain fog.” Dr. Khan also explains why many patients never received a confirmed positive COVID test — and why that should never invalidate the severity of their symptoms or disability. For women navigating midlife health changes, unexplained exhaustion, burnout, hormonal shifts, or prolonged recovery after illness, this episode offers both validation and language for experiences that are too often dismissed. We also dive into the complicated dynamics of the doctor-patient relationship: why medical appointments can feel intimidating, how systemic pressures affect who gets believed, and why so many patients walk away feeling unheard or gaslit. Dr. Khan shares practical, patient-centered strategies for advocating for yourself within a fragmented healthcare system — including symptom tracking, prioritizing the most disruptive issues first, and creating a trusted primary care “home base” to help coordinate care across specialties. This is more than a conversation about long COVID. It’s a conversation about resilience, identity, chronic illness, medical advocacy, and what happens when high-achieving people are forced to redefine health, productivity, and worth. If this episode resonates with you, subscribe to the podcast, share it with someone who may need support, and leave a review to help more people searching for long COVID resources, chronic illness validation, and patient advocacy find this conversation. Bio  Dr Zeest Khan is a Stanford-trained anesthesiologist who specializes in open-heart surgery. She developed long COVID after working on the front lines of the pandemic in 2020, and was bed-bound for nearly a year.  She thought her doctors would help her, but they were confused, too. So she started approaching her own health the way she cared for her complex and critically ill patients in the operating room: by making one scary decision at a time. After falling for a couple of medical scams, she realized how vulnerable people with chronic illness are, and started a podcast to help combat medical misinformation. Long Covid, MD is now a newsletter and YouTube channel dedicated to empowering patients to find answers, and teaching doctors how to care for complex patients like her. Website  https://x.com/doctor_zeest https://www.youtube.com/@LongCovidMD https://longcovidmd.substack.com/ Website Many thanks to our podcast sponsor, SONU. If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for. SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it. Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness. If you are ready to try natural HRT check out VITAFEM -  A doctor-formulated menopause supplement built for all 5 hormones.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION      Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:  👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.com Join the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.

    33 min
  4. Excellence Is Exhausting: The Hidden Biology of Stress & How High-Achieving Women Can Reclaim Their Energy

    May 18

    Excellence Is Exhausting: The Hidden Biology of Stress & How High-Achieving Women Can Reclaim Their Energy

    What happens when excellence becomes survival mode? In this powerful conversation, Lynnis Woods-Mullins sits down with Dr. Sharita E. Warfield, MD to unpack the hidden cost of chronic stress on high-achieving women—especially women over 40 and women of color who have spent years pushing through, performing, caregiving, and carrying more than anyone realizes. From the outside, success can look impressive. But behind the scenes, many women are battling exhaustion, brain fog, hormone disruption, sleep struggles, anxiety, inflammation, stubborn weight gain, and a nervous system that never truly gets a chance to recover. Together, we break down the biology of stress in a way that actually makes sense. Dr. Warfield explains what elevated cortisol does to the body over time, why chronic stress hits differently during perimenopause and menopause, and how “weathering,” microaggressions, over-responsibility, and constant pressure silently impact long-term health. We also talk honestly about the emotional side of burnout: the guilt around resting, the fear of disappointing people, and the unhealthy praise many women receive for self-neglect disguised as strength. But this episode is not just about awareness—it is about restoration. Dr. Warfield shares practical ways to begin stabilizing your body and nervous system through nutrition, hydration, sleep, boundaries, and what she calls “micro recoveries”—small moments of restoration that help your body feel safe again. She also introduces her THRIVE framework and reminds us that protecting your peace is not selfish—it is necessary. If you have been looking successful while quietly feeling depleted, this conversation will speak directly to you. Press play, share this episode with another woman who needs to hear it, and subscribe to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast for more conversations on holistic wellness, stress recovery, hormones, emotional healing, and thriving after 40. Bio  Dr. Sharita E. Warfield is a board-certified Emergency and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, a Certified Life Coach, and an Amazon Best-Selling Author. As a wife, a mother of 4, and a physician, she has spent over 30 years in emergency medicine, thriving in high-stakes environments where lives depended on her ability to perform under pressure. But behind the white coat, she was experiencing what many high achievers silently endure—chronic stress, depletion, illness, and the realization that success was coming at a cost. That turning point led her to expand her work into lifestyle medicine and coaching, where she now helps high-performing leaders—especially women in midlife—reclaim their energy, health, and sense of purpose. As the creator of the T.H.R.I.V.E. framework, Dr. Sharita teaches executives, entrepreneurs, and high-achieving women in their midlife season how to sustain success without sacrificing themselves in the process. Her work sits at the intersection of health, leadership, and transformation—helping people move from simply surviving their success to truly thriving in it. Website and Social Media  www.drsharitamd.com Facebook Instagram Linked In  Many thanks to our podcast sponsor, SONU. If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for. SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it. Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness. If you are ready to try natural HRT check out VITAFEM -  A doctor-formulated menopause supplement built for all 5 hormones.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION      Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:  👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.com Join the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.

    27 min
  5. Your Nervous System May Be the Real Reason You Feel Exhausted After 40

    May 17

    Your Nervous System May Be the Real Reason You Feel Exhausted After 40

    Your nervous system isn’t some trendy wellness buzzword. It’s the internal system shaping how you respond to stress, connect in relationships, make decisions, and move through everyday life when things feel overwhelming. In this episode, Lynnis Woods-Mullins sits down with holistic transformation guide Christine Ruch for an honest and deeply grounded conversation about what nervous system work really looks like — and why so many “regulation” tools may help temporarily without truly changing your long-term emotional baseline. Christine shares her personal journey from being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis to reversing her symptoms through an elimination diet, eventually leading her into decades of work in holistic nutrition and wellness entrepreneurship. But one of the most powerful parts of her story came later: recognizing that even a highly successful, hyper-productive life built around “doing everything right” can still be rooted in unresolved childhood wounds, emotional suppression, and chronic stress. Together, we explore the difference between nervous system regulation and true nervous system restoration — and why learning to feel and process emotions may be the missing piece so many women overlook on the path to healing. We also talk about the larger emotional climate many people are carrying right now: post-COVID trauma, collective fear, uncertainty, and the way stress quietly moves through families, communities, and even the media we consume. From there, the conversation shifts into the experience of women in midlife navigating hormonal changes, emotional shifts, identity transitions, and the invitation to see menopause not as a breakdown, but as a doorway into deeper self-awareness and transformation. Christine shares a simple but powerful practice: allowing yourself to sit with an emotion for just 30 seconds with “nothing to fix.” We also discuss co-regulation, emotional attunement, and why being truly seen and supported inside safe mentorship and community spaces can accelerate healing. If you’ve been craving nervous system support that feels practical, compassionate, and deeply human, this episode is for you. Listen now, subscribe, share with a friend who needs this conversation, and leave a review sharing one insight you want to carry into your own healing journey this week. Bio  Christine Ruch is a Holistic Transformation Guide who helps people with unresolved health conditions reconnect to their body's innate wisdom and healing potential. After spending 20 years healing her own MS naturally through whole food nutrition, nervous system restoration, spiritual practice, plant medicine, deep self-inquiry and many other Eastern and Western modalities, Christine now guides others on their own transformative healing path.  Her work bridges science and soul, offering tools to move beyond symptom management and into lasting inner healing. She’s here to share insight, hope, and grounded practices for listeners ready to reclaim their health from the inside out. Website and Social Media  https://www.christineruch.com/ Instagram Facebook  Substack Many thanks to our podcast sponsor, SONU. If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for. SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it. Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness. If you are ready to try natural HRT check out VITAFEM -  A doctor-formulated menopause supplement built for all 5 hormones.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION      Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:  👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.com Join the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.

    38 min
  6. Why Your Skin Is Aging Faster (Stress, Hormones & Natural Skincare Explained)

    May 4

    Why Your Skin Is Aging Faster (Stress, Hormones & Natural Skincare Explained)

    Is your skin aging faster than it should? In this episode, we talk with Laurel Hoover, founder of Skin Love, about the real causes of aging skin—from stress and hormones to internal chemistry. If you’re dealing with dullness, fine lines, or sudden skin changes after 40, this conversation will help you understand why. We break down natural skincare solutions that go beyond surface-level fixes, including how botanical oils support the skin barrier, why “oils clog pores” is a myth, and how ingredients like meadowfoam can help balance your skin. We also explore the deeper connection between fascia, tension, and visible aging—plus how facial massage, face yoga, and simple daily practices can support firmer, healthier-looking skin naturally. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start understanding your skin, this episode is for you. Bio  Laurel Hoover Is the Founder of SkinLove, offering natural skin care through cellular regeneration using ancient techniques. She completed the Plant Medicine Program at Cornell University, mentored under a Native American Medicine Keeper and is a certified Quantum Healing Hypnosis practitioner. Social Media  https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurel-hoover https://www.youtube.com/@laurelhoover  https://www.instagram.com/skinlovelive/ collagen-stimulating face massage tutorial video  https://youtu.be/AQGJlEyyKUs Website Many thanks to our podcast sponsor, SONU. If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for. SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it. Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness. If you are ready to try natural HRT check out VITAFEM -  A doctor-formulated menopause supplement built for all 5 hormones.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION      Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:  👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.com Join the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.

    30 min
  7. Your Menopause Symptoms Are NOT in Your Head: The Truth About HRT, Hormones & Misdiagnosis

    Apr 29

    Your Menopause Symptoms Are NOT in Your Head: The Truth About HRT, Hormones & Misdiagnosis

    You can do everything “right” and still be told your symptoms are in your head. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Christy Thozer, a menopause specialist, to break down what’s really happening during perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause—and what real care should look like. We unpack the truth about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), clear up the fear from outdated research, and explore how personalized treatment can support everything from symptoms to long-term health like bone and brain function. We also talk through your options—from patches and pills to local estrogen—and what actually works. Most importantly, this is about self-advocacy. If you’ve ever felt dismissed or unheard, this conversation will help you ask better questions, seek the right support, and get the care you deserve. If this resonates, share it with someone who needs it—and don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review. Bio  Christy Thozer is a menopause specialist with Corla Health, a telehealth clinic providing comprehensive menopause and perimenopause care to women across California. With advanced training in women’s health and hormone therapy, Christy focuses on helping women navigate symptoms that are often dismissed or undertreated in traditional healthcare — including sleep disruption, brain fog, vaginal dryness, mood changes, and hormonal shifts. Through Corla Health’s membership model, she provides personalized treatment plans, hormone therapy management, and ongoing support designed specifically for the complexities of midlife. Christy is passionate about helping women understand what’s actually happening in their bodies during perimenopause and menopause — and empowering them with evidence-based treatment options so they can feel like themselves again. Website and Social Media  www.corlahealth.com https://www.instagram.com/christythozer.dmsc/ https://www.tiktok.com/@christythozer.dmsc https://www.youtube.com/@ChristyThozerDMSc https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583854587808 https://www.instagram.com/corlahealth/ https://www.tiktok.com/@corlahealth https://www.youtube.com/@CorlaHealth https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573842630102 Many thanks to our podcast sponsor, SONU. If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for. SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it. Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness. If you are ready to try natural HRT check out VITAFEM -  A doctor-formulated menopause supplement built for all 5 hormones.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION      Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:  👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.com Join the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.

    26 min
  8. Why Your Belly Fat Hates The Stairmaster and Other Truths About Losing Weight After 40

    Apr 24

    Why Your Belly Fat Hates The Stairmaster and Other Truths About Losing Weight After 40

    Spring has a way of flipping a switch—suddenly we all want to feel lighter, stronger, and more confident heading into summer.  The problem is the advice is loud, conflicting and often designed to keep you chasing the scale. We bring on certified personal trainer and online nutrition coach Mackenzie Jacobs to cut through the noise with practical, science-backed guidance for women 40+ who want to lose inches, protect their hormones and build real strength that lasts. We dig into five stubborn fitness myths and what to do instead: the fear that strength training makes you bulky, the idea that creatine is only for men, the belief that cardio is the best tool for fat loss, the “more is better” mindset that stalls progress, and the 1200-calorie approach that can leave your body surviving instead of thriving. Along the way we talk about muscle memory, why the scale can mislead you, and how building muscle supports basal metabolic rate, blood sugar regulation and long-term longevity. We also get real about the topics women keep asking about: belly fat, cortisol and stress, walking as the most underrated low-impact cardio, intermittent fasting for weight loss and when it actually makes sense, plus GLP-1 medications and the muscle-loss risk that too many people overlook. If you want a menopause and perimenopause fitness strategy that feels doable, sustainable and empowering, this conversation gives you a clear next step. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s stuck, and leave a review with the myth you want us to tackle next. Bio  McKenzie Jacobs is a San Diego-based certified personal trainer and nutrition coach known for founding More Confident Fitness. She focuses on sustainable health, helping clients build strength and confidence through balanced fitness and nutrition without relying on "quick fixes" or shame-driven habits Click here for the free download mentioned in our interview  Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Many thanks to our podcast sponsor, SONU. If you’ve been dealing with a stuffy nose, nasal congestion, or ongoing allergies, this may be the solution you’ve been looking for. SONU offers a unique, safe, and drug-free approach to relief—designed to work with your body, not against it. Click here to learn more and discover how it can support your breathing and overall wellness. If you are ready to try natural HRT check out VITAFEM -  A doctor-formulated menopause supplement built for all 5 hormones.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION      Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world:  👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.com Join the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality.

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Welcome to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast, the ultimate audio destination for women over 40 looking to thrive in their mid-life journey! Each episode is a treasure trove of secrets and strategies for a life filled with Vitality, Intuition, Beauty, and Empowerment. Dive into diverse topics that resonate with your life's second act – from mastering the art of aging gracefully to conquering mid-life weight challenges and igniting your passion for an active, fulfilling lifestyle. V.I.B.E. Living is your companion for making every moment count!

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  • Creator
    Lynnis Woods-Mullins
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    144
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 V.I.B.E. Living Podcast
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