Have you ever wondered why the diet, exercise, and weight-loss strategies that worked so well in your 20s and 30s suddenly don't seem to work after 40? In this powerful Episode #237 of the Self Care Goddess Podcast, UpliftHer segment, Jeanne Phares, a Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist dedicated to helping women navigate midlife with greater strength, confidence, and clarity, explores what really happens to a woman’s body during perimenopause and menopause and why the approach to health and wellness that worked in your younger years may need to change. After over 40 years of strength training and her own life-changing experience surviving leukemia and a stem cell transplant, Jeanne brings both professional knowledge and personal perspective to her work. She is the author of multiple books on strength training, menopause, metabolism, nutrition, and healthy aging. Through evidence-based education and practical strategies, Jeanne helps women understand their changing bodies, build and maintain muscle, support their metabolism, and create sustainable habits for a stronger, healthier life. In this episode, we explore: ✅ The role of protein in maintaining muscle and supporting healthy aging ✅ Plant-based vs. animal-based protein and practical ways to get enough protein ✅ Whether protein shakes are a useful tool in midlife ✅ How much strength training you actually need and why 30 minutes twice a week can be a great starting point ✅ How cardio, walking, and HIIT can fit into a healthy midlife routine ✅ The importance of bone health, muscle strength, cardiovascular fitness, and mobility ✅ How to approach HRT as one possible tool, and why conversations about it should be personalized with a qualified healthcare professional ✅ Why sustainable, consistent habits matter more than perfection ✅ How sleep, meditation, nutrition, and stress management support healthy aging One of the biggest messages from this conversation: You don't need to fight your body. You need to understand it. 🙌🏽 Ensure you are following Jeanne Phares on www.sagelifestylepress.com and Facebook Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Giveaway 🎧 Take a breath, press play, and enjoy this conversation. === ▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. RSVP ▸ Ebook – YOU GOT THIS – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck. ▸ Healthy Breathing Course – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout. ▸ Virtual Full Moon Breathwork – Harness the power of the moon every month online. ▸ Free Resources: – Mental Health Shopping List – 9 Vital Breathing Techniques – Workplace Wellness Calendar Follow & Connect: Instagram | Rita Savoia | Breathwork Barista Facebook X TikTok YouTube Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.
