Penney for Your Thoughts: Longevity, Mindset & Women's Health

Penney Megginson
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What if living longer isn’t just about adding years to your life — but adding more life to your years? Penney for Your Thoughts explores the science of longevity, mindset, women’s health and healthy aging — and the practical things we can do to feel, think and live better at every stage of life. Hosted by Penney Megginson, a neuroscience-informed health and performance expert with a background in physiotherapy and exercise physiology, the podcast brings together conversations with doctors, scientists, researchers and innovators alongside practical, science-backed tools you can experiment with in your own life. It’s also home to Glowgevity — Penney’s approach to longevity built around a simple idea: longevity isn’t just about adding years to your life; it’s about adding life to your years. Glowgevity explores how the way we think, move, manage stress and experience life can influence not only how long we live, but how well we live. From nervous system regulation, stress and the brain to menopause, hormones, movement, biohacking, emotional wellbeing and healthspan, Penney asks the questions that turn complex science into practical strategies for everyday life. Live longer. Live better. Glow longer. Welcome to Penney for Your Thoughts.

  1. 5d ago

    Why Don't We Treat Mothers Like Athletes

    What if we treated women’s recovery after childbirth with the same seriousness we give recovery in elite sport? We would never expect an athlete to perform at their best without thinking about recovery, nutrition, strength and what is happening physiologically. Yet after childbirth, women are often expected to simply get back to normal — while navigating enormous physical, hormonal and emotional changes. In this episode of Penney for Your Thoughts, I sit down with Shiela Malkani, founder of PowerCube, to ask why we don’t approach women’s health and recovery differently. We talk about postpartum recovery, thyroid health, iron, metabolism, nutrition and exercise — and what women can learn from the way athletes train, recover and rebuild. But the conversation goes beyond the postpartum period. What happens when women spend years putting everyone else first? And as we move through perimenopause, menopause and beyond, could we stop thinking only about managing symptoms and start asking a different question: What can we actively train? Our strength. Our resilience. Our ability to recover. And ultimately, the way we age. 🎧 Listen to the conversation — and if you’re in Geneva, join me this Sunday at PowerCube for MIDLIFE POWER: Train Your Nervous System. Train Your Body. Change the Way You Age. We’ll take some of these ideas out of the podcast and put them into practice. Penney for Your Thoughts explores longevity, mindset, women’s health and the science of living — and ageing — better.

    Why Don't We Treat Mothers Like Athletes

  2. Sep 28

    Cortisol Isn't the Enemy!

    What if cortisol isn't the enemy we've been taught to fear? In this episode of Penney for Your Thoughts, Penney Megginson sits down with Sheila Malkani of PowerCube to rethink the conversation around cortisol, stress and women's health. We often hear that cortisol is "bad" and that the goal should be to lower it. But cortisol is an essential hormone — and understanding how our bodies respond to stress may be far more useful than simply trying to eliminate it. Penney and Sheila explore what happens when the body is under stress, how our stress response can change through different stages of a woman's life, and why recovery matters just as much as the stress itself. They also look at the relationship between stress, exercise, nutrition, fasting, hormones and the nervous system — and what this can mean for our energy, performance and long-term health. The bigger question: rather than trying to avoid stress altogether, can we become better at adapting to it and recovering from it? This conversation is part of the newly relaunched Penney for Your Thoughts: Longevity, Mindset & Women's Health — exploring the science and practical tools that can help us not simply add years to our lives, but add more LIFE to our years. Topics include: • Cortisol and the stress response • Chronic vs acute stress • Women's hormones and stress • Exercise as a form of stress • Recovery and resilience • Nutrition and intermittent fasting • Nervous system regulation • Healthy aging and longevity 🎙️ Penney for Your Thoughts: Longevity, Mindset & Women's Health ✨ Home of Glowgevity — because longevity isn't just about living longer. It's about living better.

    Cortisol Isn't the Enemy!

  3. 01/22/2025

    Anxious Minds, Calm Solutions: 3 Tips to Tame Anxiety

    In this episode of Penney for Your Thoughts, Penney is joined by mindfulness expert Dr. Sylvia Kalicinski for a 20-minute deep dive into understanding and managing anxiety. Together, they explore the surprising difference between “good anxiety” and “bad anxiety,” offering insights into why anxiety isn’t always the enemy. Dr. Sylvia shares three practical, science-backed tips to help you calm your mind and regain control when anxiety strikes. Whether you’re navigating everyday stress or deeper emotional challenges, this episode offers powerful tools to bring balance and clarity to your life. Tune in and take the first step toward a calmer you! http://www.drsylviak.com http://www.megginsonmethod.com

  4. 04/14/2021

    Beating Binge Eating

    In this episode, I discuss emotional/ binge eating in the context of trauma and emotional connections which can lead to bingeing.  I am joined by Stephenie Farrell, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and we dig into the science behind EFT tapping, the stress response, and ways to overcome binge eating.

  5. 03/18/2021

    From Surviving to Thriving

    In this episode I am joined by Meg Crockett, Integrative Health Coach. We will discuss all aspects of physical health and mental health ranging from gut health and systemic inflammation to disconnection from one's true emotional wellness.

  6. 03/13/2021

    Building a Life of Significance

    In this exciting episode, I am joined by Andrew Petty, Life Coach & Podcaster, to discuss how to create your dynamic "Personal Owner's Manual" to better understand yourself,  enjoy yourself more and build a life of significance.  We discuss the aspects of nature, nurture, and now.

  7. 03/08/2021

    Using Words to Create Confidence & Success

    Penney for Your Thoughts: Longevity, Mindset & Women's Health

  8. 02/26/2021

    From Eating Disorders to Healthy Eating

    In this episode with Alexandra McCormick, Health & Wellness expert, we will discuss her years as a professional ballet dancer and the effect it had on body image and her eating habits. We will discuss the impact of social pressures on body image and disordered eating and how to live a life based on good health and striving for your goals.

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What if living longer isn’t just about adding years to your life — but adding more life to your years? Penney for Your Thoughts explores the science of longevity, mindset, women’s health and healthy aging — and the practical things we can do to feel, think and live better at every stage of life. Hosted by Penney Megginson, a neuroscience-informed health and performance expert with a background in physiotherapy and exercise physiology, the podcast brings together conversations with doctors, scientists, researchers and innovators alongside practical, science-backed tools you can experiment with in your own life. It’s also home to Glowgevity — Penney’s approach to longevity built around a simple idea: longevity isn’t just about adding years to your life; it’s about adding life to your years. Glowgevity explores how the way we think, move, manage stress and experience life can influence not only how long we live, but how well we live. From nervous system regulation, stress and the brain to menopause, hormones, movement, biohacking, emotional wellbeing and healthspan, Penney asks the questions that turn complex science into practical strategies for everyday life. Live longer. Live better. Glow longer. Welcome to Penney for Your Thoughts.

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