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. 3h ago

    How I Change Exercise for Adrenal Fatigue (women over 40)

    This episode of Flipping 50 The STRONGER WAY with Debra Atkinson is brought to you by Alloy Health. Alloy - Get your menopause treatment plan today. Visit https://myalloy.com and use code FLIPPING50 for $20 off your first order! #AgeGracefully 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 - Why Working Harder Stops Working After 50 (And What to Do Instead) Next Episode - Looking for Motivation to Exercise? Active Grandparenting is your new BFF More Like This: 4 Fitness Mistakes That Fail Us Over 50 6 Things You’re Doing to Lose Weight That Are Hurting Your Metabolism What You're Doing That Negatively Impacts Mental and Physical Health Resources: Understand how sleep relates to your hormones, muscle mass and weight loss with Flipping 50 Sleep Yourself Strong. Get BlueSky CBD to boost your mood and motivation. Use code FLIPPING to get 20% off! Get BIOptimizers Masszymes Digestive Enzymes to break down food optimally. Increase your absorption of key amino acids & certain vitamins to for a better digestion & gut health. Use code FLIPPING50 to get 15% off! If you’ve attempted all the fat burning, weight loss tricks while struggling with energy due to cortisol issues, it's time to change exercise for adrenal fatigue. Otherwise known as adrenal insufficiency, this is a sign your exercise plan no longer matches what your body needs. Recognize the warning signs of adrenal fatigue, why traditional fat-burning workouts can backfire, and what to do instead to support your hormones, energy, and metabolism.  In this episode, discover practical strategies to restore your energy, stabilize blood sugar, and rebuild strength without adding more stress to your body. Learn how to change exercise for adrenal fatigue so your workouts start working with your body—not against it. 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.

  2. 3d ago

    Why Working Harder Stops Working After 50 (And What to Do Instead)

    This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - What I Would Do to Boost Fat Burning Over 40, 50 or 60 (I’m 62) Next Episode - How I Change Exercise for Adrenal Fatigue (women over 40) More Like This: 3 Workout Studies Every Woman Over 50 Needs to Know 25 Simple Rules for Optimal Health, Wellness & Fitness over 50 Why The Fitness Industry Has Failed Women In Midlife — And What Actually Works Resources: Get YOLKED with Fortetropin, a revolutionary supplement that helps fuel muscle growth and enhance recovery. With SHEatine™, you'll experience all the benefits of creatine without the downside. SHEatine absorbs 7x better than traditional creatine monohydrate for maximum muscle-building power in a smaller dose – boosts energy, supports muscle function, reduces fatigue, aids recovery for you to bounce back faster! 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! Working harder stops working especially in midlife, when the strategies that once brought success can start working against you. Is struggle the price of success? It isn't about doing more, pushing harder, or sacrificing your happiness—it may actually be the opposite. Recovery, curiosity, self-compassion, and intentional growth are the real drivers of lasting health and high performance, especially for women in midlife. If you've been wondering why your old "push through it" mindset isn't delivering the results it once did, this conversation offers a refreshing new perspective. Discover why working harder stops working, and how embracing the way of excellence can help you age powerfully, train smarter, and thrive in every area of your life. Brad Stulberg is a researcher, performance coach, and best-selling author who helps people pursue sustainable excellence without sacrificing their well-being. He is the author of The Way of Excellence, The Practice of Groundedness, and Master of Change, and co-author of Peak Performance. Brad regularly writes for The New York Times, and his work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and other leading publications. He also co-hosts the podcast Excellence, Actually and serves on the faculty at the University of Michigan. Through his work, Brad teaches practical strategies for achieving lasting success with purpose, resilience, and balance. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:10:05] Why are so many people afraid to pursue excellence—is it fear of failure or fear of how hard the journey will be? [00:13:42] Many women have succeeded by pushing harder and doing more. What's the biggest mindset shift when that approach stops working in midlife? [00:19:41] How do you distinguish between lowering your standards and creating a healthier definition of excellence as you age? [00:24:54] What advice would you give a woman whose body no longer responds the way it used to and who feels like she's losing part of her identity? [00:45:07] If strength training is the physical practice of resilience, what's the psychological equivalent that helps us stay strong through life's changes? 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.

  3. Jul 10

    What I Would Do to Boost Fat Burning Over 40, 50 or 60 (I’m 62)

    This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. 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 - Why The Fitness Industry Has Failed Women In Midlife — And What Actually Works Next Episode - Why Working Harder Stops Working After 50 (And What to Do Instead) More Like This: 25 Simple Rules for Optimal Health, Wellness & Fitness over 50 Two Fitness Tests Your Doctor Might Do Soon (start now!): Fitness is a Vital Sign The Bible for Exercise Guidelines Update: Here’s What It Means Resources: Get YOLKED with Fortetropin, a revolutionary supplement that helps fuel muscle growth and enhance recovery. With SHEatine™, you'll experience all the benefits of creatine without the downside. SHEatine absorbs 7x better than traditional creatine monohydrate for maximum muscle-building power in a smaller dose – boosts energy, supports muscle function, reduces fatigue, aids recovery for you to bounce back faster! 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! If you're trying to boost fat burning over 40, the answer isn't exercising longer or eating less.  Strategic strength training, purposeful walking, and properly programmed interval training outperform the "more is better" approach.  Recovery—not just exercise—is one of the biggest factors determining whether your body burns fat efficiently or holds onto it. If you're ready to boost fat burning over 40 with a smarter, more sustainable approach, tune in to this episode to put the biggest lessons into action. 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.

  4. Jul 7

    Why The Fitness Industry Has Failed Women In Midlife — And What Actually Works

    This episode is sponsored by Fatty15 and AirDoctor. Fatty15 - Fatty15 is on a mission to optimize your C15 levels to help support your long-term health and wellness - especially as you age. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/FLIPPING50 and using code FLIPPING50 at checkout. AirDoctor - Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code FLIPPING50 to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models. Plus, every purchase is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - 3 Workout Studies Every Woman Over 50 Needs to Know More Like This: Muscle and Strength Loss Prevention After 50: A Checklist 25 Simple Rules for Optimal Health, Wellness & Fitness over 50 Two Fitness Tests Your Doctor Might Do Soon (start now!): Fitness is a Vital Sign 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! Get ready to lift, tone, and turn heads with the The Ultimate Glute Challenge. The fitness industry has failed women in midlife by relying on outdated advice. We’re talking about the biggest misconceptions in women's fitness and what science says that actually supports hormonal, metabolic, and physiological changes after 50.  You'll discover why exercising smarter—not harder—is the key to thriving through menopause and beyond. The workouts that used to work suddenly don't deliver the same results. The fitness industry has failed women in midlife, but with the right strategies, you can finally build a body that's stronger, more resilient, and ready for the years ahead. My Guest: Andy Baxter is a Medical Exercise Specialist, inventor, author, and former Olympic Trials rower with nearly four decades of experience in elite sport, clinical rehabilitation, and healthy aging. He is the designer of the FitSpan Protocol — a performance-based approach to fitness centered on functional power, movement quality, and long-term adherence — and the author of Racing Yesterday (his account of training for the US Olympic Trials after age 40) and The Exercise Prescription (on the medicinal benefits of exercise). A World Champion and multi-time national champion rower, Andy has worked with everyone from elite athletes to individuals managing chronic conditions, orthopedic limitations, and age-related functional decline. Questions We Answer in This Episode: Why do you believe most fitness programs are poorly designed for women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s? What is the FitSpan Protocol and how does it differ from conventional fitness approaches? What does "functional power" mean — and why does it matter more than intensity as we age? What are the most common mistakes women make when trying to get fit after 40? You competed for the US Olympic team after the age of 40 — what did that experience teach you about aging and performance? What is one thing women can do this week to train smarter, not harder? 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.

  5. Jul 3

    3 Workout Studies Every Woman Over 50 Needs to Know

    This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. 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 - Menopause Motivation and Mood Boost without Prescription (or Hangover Effect) Next Episode - Why The Fitness Industry Has Failed Women In Midlife — And What Actually Works More Like This: 25 Simple Rules for Optimal Health, Wellness & Fitness over 50 4 Fitness Mistakes That Fail Us Over 50 New Science: Menopause Muscle Loss Prevention Resources: Get your lean, clean Flipping 50 Protein Powders to maintain muscle and support metabolism. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. 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! The workout studies every woman over 50 needs to know may surprise you—and they could completely change how you think about exercise after menopause.  If you've been working harder but not seeing the same results you used to, the latest research explains exactly why.  We’ll talk about the 3 powerful studies that reveal what really works for building strength, improving body composition, and staying active as you age. You'll learn why more exercise isn't always better, how much strength training you actually need, and why recovery is one of your greatest fitness tools.  These workout studies every woman over 50 needs offer practical, science-backed strategies to help you get better results with less guesswork. 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.

  6. Jun 30

    Menopause Motivation and Mood Boost without Prescription (or Hangover Effect)

    This episode is sponsored by AquaTru. 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. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Intersection of Blue Zones and Modern Muscle Science for Longevity Next Episode - 3 Workout Studies Every Woman Over 50 Needs to Know More Like This: Natural Solutions to Restorative Sleep in Menopause Is CBD the Answer? How Women Use CBD to Manage Menopause Resources: Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Get BlueSky CBD to boost your mood and motivation. Use code FLIPPING to get 20% off! The menopause motivation and mood boost you need might not come from trying harder—it may come from understanding your brain, body, and biology better.  If you've noticed more anxiety, lower motivation, brain fog, or a lack of enthusiasm for things you used to enjoy, you're not alone. In this episode, we uncover the hidden links between inflammation, brain chemistry, movement, and mood—and why so many women are overlooking it. Movement, healthy fats, community, sunlight, and even music influence the body's natural feel-good compounds that help you stay resilient through midlife and beyond.  If you're ready to feel more energized, optimistic, and in control of your health, this episode delivers powerful strategies to support your menopause motivation and mood boost. My Guest: Dr. Eric Dorninger ND, LAc is a naturopathic doctor, licensed acupuncturist, and founder of Roots and Branches Integrative Health Care in Boulder, Colorado. With a background in kinesiology, emergency medicine, naturopathic medicine, and acupuncture, he takes an integrative approach to uncovering the root causes of chronic illness. Since founding his clinic in 2005, he has specialized in helping patients with complex “mystery illnesses” by focusing on accurate diagnosis and removing obstacles to healing. He is also a certified Shoemaker practitioner with expertise in mold and biotoxin-related illness. In addition to private practice, Dr. Dorninger teaches functional medicine, practices Jiu-Jitsu, skis, and advocates for evidence-based natural medicine.  Questions We Answer in This Episode: How are inflammation, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders connected? What are endogenous cannabinoids, and what role do they play in mood, pain, and inflammation? How do exercise and resistance training naturally boost the body's own feel-good chemicals? Why do we tend to avoid the types of exercise we need most, and how can we create better balance in our training? Can music, social connection, and community improve mood and reduce inflammation? How does CBD interact with serotonin, dopamine, and GABA to support mood, motivation, and stress resilience? What should women know before trying CBD, including product quality, dosage, safety, and realistic expectations? 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.

  7. Jun 26

    Intersection of Blue Zones and Modern Muscle Science for Longevity

    This episode is sponsored by Bluesky CBD and Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Bluesky CBD: Get to sleep faster, experience more restorative sleep and save 30% with code FLIPPING50 at https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/discount/Flipping50. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. 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 - Are Your Shoes Ruining Your Foot Health More Like This: Muscle and Strength Loss Prevention After 50: A Checklist New Science: Menopause Muscle Loss Prevention The Bible for Exercise Guidelines Update: Here’s What It Means Resources: Get your lean, clean Flipping 50 Protein Powders to maintain muscle and support metabolism. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. It’s hard to know which way to turn — Blue Zones and modern muscle science don’t seem to live on the same map. It's hard to argue with either. What can we learn from blue zones and modern muscle science when it comes to living longer, stronger, and more independently?  Let’s talk about the apparent contradiction between the world's longest-lived populations and today's research on muscle as the key to healthy aging. You'll discover why the answer isn't choosing one approach over the other, but understanding how both can support your healthspan and longevity goals.  Let’s explore the powerful intersection of blue zones and modern muscle science and what it means for your strongest future. 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.

  8. Jun 23

    Are Your Shoes Ruining Your Foot Health

    This episode is sponsored by Bluesky CBD and Timeline. Bluesky CBD: Get to sleep faster, experience more restorative sleep and save 30% with code FLIPPING50 at https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/discount/Flipping50. Timeline - Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/FLIPPING50SHOW Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Muscle and Strength Loss Prevention After 50: A Checklist Next Episode - Intersection of Blue Zones and Modern Muscle Science for Longevity More Like This - Functional Feet for Your Second Half with a Strong Foundation Resources: Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Get strong and healthy feet with Peluva! Use code DEBRA10 to get 10% discount. Are shoes ruining your foot health without you even realizing it?  If you’re dealing with foot pain, balance issues, knee discomfort, or aches that seem to appear out of nowhere, your footwear may be playing a bigger role than you think.  Modern shoes can change the way your feet function and why strong, mobile feet are essential for staying active and independent as you age. You’ll discover practical strategies to improve foot strength, support better movement, and make smarter footwear choices without giving up comfort.  By the end, you may never look at your favorite pair the same way again—and you’ll know exactly how to tell if they’re among the shoes ruining your foot health. My Guest: Mark Sisson has been shaking up the world of health and fitness for over twenty years. He ignited the ancestral health movement in 2006 with his wildly successful blog, Mark’s Daily Apple, and his best-selling book The Primal Blueprint. He helped popularize the ketogenic diet and the concept of intermittent fasting with his New York Times best-selling books, The Keto Reset Diet and Two Meals a Day. He gave millions of health-minded grocery shoppers access to healthier sauces and dressings with his Primal Kitchen Food company. He sold Primal Kitchen to Kraft Heinz for $200MM. And now he wants to change the way the world walks with his latest venture, a shoe company called Peluva and his latest book Born to Walk. Questions We Answer in This Episode: How did your journey from health entrepreneur to footwear innovator begin? Is it better to start walking in cushioned shoes or transition directly to minimalist footwear? What happens to your feet when you switch from traditional shoes to Peluva shoes? Why is the big toe considered one of the most important joints for movement, strength, and longevity? If you're overweight, out of shape, or new to exercise, what type of footwear should you start walking in? Are we seeing a shift toward healthier footwear choices for children and future generations? If you could go back to your athletic prime, how might stronger foot health have changed your future as an athlete? Do you miss distance running, and has your perspective on exercise changed with age? Is minimalist footwear right for everyone, and who benefits most from it? 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.

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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!

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  • Creator
    Debra Atkinson
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1K
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    © @2026 Voice for Fitness, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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