Soul Sister Health Talks....

Anna + Em
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A podcast for 40+ year old women who want to get stronger, leaner, and feel amazing—for now and the long run. If you’re ready to take control of your health, feel better in your skin, and thrive through your 40s, 50s and beyond—you're in the right place. Stick around, this one's for you. 💫  Anna & Em xo

  1. 50m ago

    The inside job of fat loss after 40 - The stories we hold, what most diets miss, and pattern interrupts that work.

    You know what to do. You have read the books, followed the accounts and maybe even bought the programs. And yet you are still standing in the kitchen at 3pm wondering why it is not working. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. This week, Anna and Em dig into why fat loss and health after 40 is just as much an inside job as it is about nutrition and training. They unpack the stories we quietly carry, what most diets leave out, and how small pattern interrupts can put a pause between a cue and a habit so that you get to choose. Grab a cuppa and settle in. ✨ In This Episode Why fat loss after 40 is as much about the inside as what we do on the outsideThe four stories that quietly sabotage progress;The "what the hell" effect, and why one off meal is just one off meal;What most diets miss;Why standards you can keep on your worst day beat a perfect plan;Pattern interrupts explained in plain English, and three research-backed ways to build them;Five quick wins to try this week;Why you plan your next meal, walk or sleep, not your next Monday is the only reset you will need.  Resources & Links Follow Anna + Em on Instagram: HEREWork with us 1:1 for a personalised plan: HEREGrab our delicious supps and protein powder: HERE Want to Know More? If you would love a fresh set of eyes on your habits, find us on Instagram and send us a message. We would love to help you build a plan that fits your life. And if this episode helped, please follow the podcast and share it with a friend who needs to hear it. It makes a big difference to small podcasters like us. Anna + Em xo

  2. Oct 18

    Why Information Overload Is Keeping You Stuck After 40.

    You've saved the posts, listened to the podcasts and read the books. So why does it feel like nothing's actually changing? In this episode, we unpack why more health information can make it harder, not easier, to look after your body in midlife, and why the women who get results are rarely the ones who know the most. We dig into the behavioural science behind the gap between knowing and doing, from the concept of motion vs action to why your brain falls back on old habits when you're stretched thin.  Then we share our simple antidote for cutting through the noise and the common mistakes that keep women stuck. ✨ In This Episode Why information overload is one of the biggest hidden roadblocks for women over 40The intention-behaviour gap, and why knowing what to do isn't the bottleneckMotion vs action, and how scrolling health content became productive procrastinationWhy too many options and a full mental load lead to paralysis, not progressWhy complicated plans create more ways to fall offThe six most common mistakes we see, and of course, the antidote to all of this.  Resources & Links 1:1 Personalised Coaching: DM us PLAN on Instagram HERESSH Collective Hub - online nutrition framework & recipes, strength training & education - more info HEREFollow us on Instagram @soulsisterhealth HEREVisit our website HEREShop SSH Protein Powder & supplements HERE Want to Know More? If you've read everything and still don't know where to start, we'd love to help. Send us a DM on IG with the word PLAN and we'll have a real conversation about whether 1:1 coaching is the right fit for you right now.  And if this episode spoke to you, please share it with a friend who has a saved folder full of health posts and a heart full of good intentions. Anna + Em xo

  3. Oct 4

    Fat Loss After 40 - Part 2:

    In Part 2 of this series, Anna and Em move from the why to the how. If Part 1 explained what's really going on in your body after 40, this episode hands you the internal equation that determines whether your body burns fat or holds onto it, and the simple, realistic blueprint to start applying it today. You'll learn why chasing intensity keeps backfiring, why consistency (not perfection) is what actually creates change, and how to choose the one habit that will make the biggest difference in your life right now. This is the episode that turns understanding into action. ✨ In This Episode: The internal equation: Stress + Nutrition + Muscle + Recovery = Your Metabolic StateWhy stress (not just the emotional kind) might be blocking your resultsThe most misunderstood player in midlife metabolism: muscleWhy rest and recovery are non-negotiable for fat loss after 40Small, simple actions to start today, and how to choose the one that matters most for youWhy you don't have to figure this out aloneResources & Links: Learn more about our personalised coaching programs: HEREGrab our free guide Mid Life Fat Loss FIX: HEREFollow us on Instagram: HERECome join our community: HEREWant to Know More? If you're ready to turn what you've learned into a plan that actually fits your life, we'd love to help you personalise it. Reach out any time, we're here for whatever comes next. Anna + Em xo

  4. Sep 22

    Fat Loss After 40 - Part 1: The Missing Pieces

    If you feel like you're doing everything right and your body still isn't responding the way it used to, this episode is for you. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Anna and Em pull back the curtain on the two biggest physiological shifts happening in your 40s and 50s, and why they change the rules on fat loss, energy and how you feel in your body. You'll learn why willpower was never the problem, why your nervous system might be the missing piece in your results, and why the old "eat less, move more" advice stops working after 40. This episode is the why behind everything Anna and Em teach, understanding it is the first step to finally working with your body instead of against it. ✨ In This Episode: Why "nothing is working anymore" isn't in your head, it's physiologyThe two major changes driving fat gain, fatigue and stubborn results after 40 (hormones + muscle loss)The Invisible Backpack: why your stress load is heavier than you realise, and why it matters for fat lossWhy your body has to feel safe before it will let go of fatThe truth about the "eat less, move more" myth, and why muscle is the real lever after 40Resources & Links: Learn more about our personalised programs: HEREFollow us on Instagram: HERECome join our community: HEREWant to Know More? If this episode struck a chord, Part 2 walks you through the exact internal equation that determines whether your body burns fat or stores it, and how to turn everything you've learned into your own simple, realistic blueprint. So hit '+' so you will get Part 2 straight into your podcast feed.  If you're ready for support putting this into practice, we'd love to help, reach out any time. Anna + Em xo

  5. Aug 23

    Myth Busting - 3 fitness myths compromising your progress.

    Ever finished a workout, felt totally fine the next day, and quietly wondered if it even counted? Or steered clear of heavier weights because you didn't want to "bulk"? Or measured a session's worth by how wrecked it left you? You're not alone, but this mindset could be just the reason your body is not changing. In this episode, Anna and Em pull apart three of the most common fitness beliefs floating around, the ones that feel like common sense but are quietly working against the results you're after. It's less about doing more, and more about finally understanding what your body actually needs to change. ✨ In This Episode Why soreness isn't proof a workout "worked" (and what's really happening in your muscles)?The truth about "toning" vs "bulking", and why there's really only one process at play;Why a brutal, sweat-soaked workout doesn't automatically mean better results?What actually drives muscle growth and body composition change?A simple filter to run any workout through, so you always know if you're on the right track. Resources & Links Check out our brand new online fitness & nutrition platform - SSH Collective Hub: HEREGet your free 7-day trial: Comment "TRIAL" on any of our latest Instagram posts @soulsisterhealthFollow along: @soulsisterhealthWant to Know More? If this episode struck a nerve, you're going to love it inside the SSH Collective Hub. It's where we go deeper on everything we cover here, with the training, nutrition and virtual support to actually put it into practice. Click HERE to check it out, and grab your free 7-day trial. Anna + Em xo.

  6. Aug 3

    Why Simply "Trying Harder" Stops Working After 40 (And What To Do Instead)

    If you've been doing everything "right", working harder, doing more and still feel like your body isn't responding, this episode is for you. Anna and Em unpack one of the most common (and most painful) beliefs we hear from women in midlife: that the reason things aren't working is a lack of willpower or discipline.  They break down why the old "eat less, move more, push harder" playbook actively works against a body navigating perimenopause, share Anna's own story of hitting empty and being told it was just "normal" and explain what actually needs to change: not your effort, your strategy. ✨ In This Episode Why the belief "I just need more willpower" keeps so many women stuckHow the old "eat less, move more" playbook backfires after 40The real impact of declining oestrogen, shifting insulin sensitivity and cortisol on fat storage and muscle lossWhy "neutral" doesn't exist: you're building your future body every single day, on purpose or by defaultAnna's personal story of burnout, a dismissive GP visit, and the shift that changed everythingThe two things that actually move the needle;Why more information isn't the answer, and what is?Resources & Links Free Guide: Midlife Fat Loss Fix Guide → HEREFollow us on Instagram: @soulsisterhealthWant to Know More? If this episode hit home, send it to a friend who needs to hear it today. And if you're ready to stop trying harder and start working with your body instead of against it, meet us over on IG and comment PLAN and let's chat about what that could look like for you. Anna + Em xo

  7. Jul 19

    What if you went "all in" for the next 6 months?

    Some weeks you nail your protein, other weeks you're miles off. Some weeks you get heaps of steps in, other weeks you barely move. One week you get three strength sessions in, the next two weeks?  You get none. Sound familiar? That's not a discipline problem, that's dabbling around the edges and then you declare "nothing works". In this episode, Anna & Em issue a real challenge: go ALL IN on six simple, non-negotiable habits for the next six months. They unpack the actual science of habit formation, why one missed day won't undo your progress, and exactly what to focus on if you want results that finally stick. In This Episode: ✨ Why "dabbling" around your healthy habits  keeps you stuck, even when you're trying hard; ✨ The real research behind habit formation, and why the "21 days" rule is a myth; ✨ Why one missed day won't break your results, and what actually does; ✨ Why six months is a deliberately generous timeframe, not a scary one; ✨ The six ALL IN targets to hold as your floor (or foundation), for the next six months; ✨ The most common ways women accidentally sabotage a consistency challenge ✨ How to make your ALL IN declaration and get support to see it through Resources & Links Ready to go all in? Meet us over at IG @soulsisterhealth and comment "ALL IN" on any post to make your declaration.Want structure and support to make it stick? DM the word "PLAN" to us on IG @soulsisterhealth to find out about our coaching.SSH Protein Guide: download it HERE.Grab our popular SSH plant-based protein powder HERE.Follow us on IG @soulsisterhealth. Want to Know More? If you enjoyed today's episode, please FOLLOW + and share it with someone you think might enjoy it. We are brand new to this podcast game and your FOLLOW and SHARE helps us enormously in getting the word out there to more women, just like you! Tag us @soulsisterhealth on IG when you're tuning in, we LOVE seeing where you listen from! Anna + Em xo

  8. Jun 21

    The Comfort Zone is Keeping You Stuck

    If you’ve ever said ‘nothing works’ but you’re not sleeping enough, still not lifting weights, drink alcohol regularly, and are running on coffee and adrenaline — this episode is for you.  Anna and Em tackle one of the most honest conversations in women’s health: the gap between what we think we’re doing and what we’re actually doing. This is not about shame. It’s about awareness and self-honesty — and the freedom that comes from it. In This Episode: •       ✨ Why ‘nothing works’ is often not the whole truth •       ✨ The five foundations that genuinely move the needle for women over 40 •       ✨ How sleep, alcohol, strength training, protein, and stress management are connected •       ✨ The physiological reality of perimenopause — and why it doesn’t have to determine your outcome •       ✨ The most common avoidance patterns and how to spot them in yourself •       ✨ A compassionate, honest conversation about weight loss drugs •       ✨ The challenge: which discomfort are you choosing?   Resources & Links •       Join our Coaching  — comment or DM "READY" over on IG  •       Explore the SSH Move Studio [HERE] •       Download the SSH Protein Guide [HERE] •       Follow us on Instagram @soulsisterhealth •       Check out our LEANER nutrition program [HERE]

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A podcast for 40+ year old women who want to get stronger, leaner, and feel amazing—for now and the long run. If you’re ready to take control of your health, feel better in your skin, and thrive through your 40s, 50s and beyond—you're in the right place. Stick around, this one's for you. 💫  Anna & Em xo

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  • Creator
    Anna + Em
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Soul Sister Health Talks....
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