The Flipping 50 Show

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. 4H AGO

    What Every Woman Over 50 Needs To Know About Weight Loss and Anti Aging

    This episode is sponsored by LMNT and Sundays. LMNT - Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/FLIPPING50. Sundays - Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/FLIPPING50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code FLIPPING50 at checkout. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Does Hormonal Phase and Training Intensity Change How Hard You Can Train? New Science Finally Tested It Next Episode - Recovery Capacity in Menopause: 4 Studies Revealing Why Rest Isn’t Enough More Like This - Lose Weight in Menopause Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible 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. Short & Easy Exercise videos in this 5 Day Flip Challenge. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Weight loss and anti-aging feel harder after 50. Not because you’re doing something wrong, but because the rules your body plays by have changed. Today’s guest shares how hormones, inflammation, and stress quietly sabotage fat loss—and what to do instead.  We will unpack the truth about quick fixes like GLP-1 drugs and why sustainable results require a smarter, more personalized approach.  If you want real answers that support your health, energy, and confidence, this conversation will change how you think about weight loss and anti aging. My Guest: Stu Schaefer is a 20-year award-winning celebrity weight-loss coach. He specializes in helping women over 40 put their body into The Thermogenic State so they burn fat 24/7… and lose weight like they did in their 20s. For the last 20 years, Stu has helped thousands of women take control of their body, lose weight faster and easier than ever before, and ditch the dieting cycle forever. Questions We Answer in This Episode: Why do women seem to struggle with weight loss after 50? What is the biggest weight loss mistake women make over 50? What are the key differences for women's weight loss and weight loss over 50? How can women lose weight AND experience anti-aging at the same time? What affects whether a person is burning fat or storing fat? How can too much exercise can actually PREVENT weight loss and hurt your body?

    1h 16m

  2. 4D AGO

    Does Hormonal Phase and Training Intensity Change How Hard You Can Train? New Science Finally Tested It

    This episode is sponsored by Timeline. Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/FLIPPING50SHOW and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Yoga and Bone Density: Are you just a pose away from better bones? Next Episode - What Every Woman Over 50 Needs To Know About Weight Loss and Anti Aging More Like This: Women's Health Researcher Abbie Smith-Ryan on Protein & Exercise for Longevity The Truth About Muscle and Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know About the Science Data 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. Join the Flipping50 Insiders Facebook Group. Connect with other women navigating menopause fitness and get daily tips and support. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Hormonal Phase and Training Intensity has been talked about, debated, and often oversimplified—especially for women navigating midlife and menopause. Instead of opinions, myths, or influencer hot takes, this episode walks through a 2025 research that finally tested whether your cycle actually changes how hard you can train when intensity is high. If you want clarity instead of confusion about Hormonal Phase and Training Intensity, this episode is a must-listen.

    45 min

  3. FEB 3

    YOGA AND BONE DENSITY: Are you just a pose away from better bones?

    This episode is sponsored by 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 - Why You Are or Aren’t Sore After Workouts — What does Menopause Really Have to Do With It More Like This - Bone Density Updates for Women Over 50 Resources: Get the Flipping 50 What, When & Why to Exercise for Women 40+ Recording Bundle plus bonus guides and books! 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. Yoga and bone density might be the most underestimated combination in women’s health after 50—and the science behind it may surprise you.  What if 12 minutes a day could improve your DEXA scan, lower fracture risk, and support stronger bones without jumping straight to medication?  This episode is an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Loren Fishman, breaking down the research on 12 yoga poses for bone density. If you’re in menopause or postmenopause and questioning whether prescriptions are your only option, this conversation will change how you think about exercise and aging.  Stay with me, because yoga and bone density may be the connection your bones have been waiting for. My Guest: Dr. Loren Fishman, MD is a medical doctor and internationally recognized expert in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and integrative care, serving as Medical Director of Manhattan Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in New York City. He is a pioneer in the treatment of piriformis syndrome, a leading authority on back pain, and has published more than 70 peer-reviewed academic articles. A dedicated yoga practitioner since 1973, Dr. Fishman uniquely bridges rigorous medical research with practical, accessible movement-based solutions for long-term health. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:05:09] Why yoga for bone density when weight-bearing and strength training are the gold standard? [00:06:56] How did your 12-minute yoga study for osteoporosis come about?  [00:08:30] What were the results when you compared yoga to doing nothing? [00:09:13] How does yoga compare to osteoporosis medications over time? [00:12:00] How does yoga actually stimulate bone growth? [00:14:30] Does stress play a role in bone loss—and can yoga help? [00:25:07] Is bone density the whole story, or is there more to fracture risk?

    39 min

  4. JAN 30

    Why You Are or Aren’t Sore After Workouts — What does Menopause Really Have to Do With It

    This episode is sponsored by Fatty15 and LMNT. Fatty15 - For an additional 15% off the 90-day subscription Starter Kit, go to https://fatty15.com/FLIPPING50 and use code FLIPPING50 at checkout. LMNT - Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/FLIPPING50. 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 - Real Talk on Hormones & Hot Flashes with Humor with Carrie Jones More Like This- Why Muscle Growth Feels Harder in Menopause (and What Actually Works) Resources: Measure Body Composition is a MUST: Use my INBODY link and code to get 15% discount for any product, plus free shipping if you purchase the InBody Dial H30 Smart Body Composition Scale. Book a session and let’s talk about your fitness recovery. Link: http://flippingfifty.com/smartscale Code: FLIPPING50 Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Sore after workouts and wondering if that means your workout worked — or if something’s wrong with your body now that you’re in midlife? If you’re rarely sore, always sore, or stuck believing soreness is the price of progress, this episode clears what soreness really means. Why it shows up differently for different women, and how menopause changes recovery without changing your ability to get stronger. You’ll learn what the science says about muscle damage, inflammation, and why chasing soreness can actually slow your results. If you want to train smarter, recover better, and stop letting ‘sore after workouts’ define your success. 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.

    1h 1m

  5. JAN 27

    Real Talk on Hormones & Hot Flashes with Humor with Carrie Jones

    This episode is sponsored by 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 - Why Muscle Growth Feels Harder in Menopause (and What Actually Works) More Like This - Optimizing Hormones Early in Perimenopause 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. Join the Flipping50 Insiders Facebook Group. Connect with other women navigating menopause fitness and get daily tips and support. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Hormones and hot flashes with humor is exactly the kind of conversation women in midlife have been missing—real, honest, and refreshingly human. Let’s get straight to what’s actually happening in your body when symptoms like hot flashes, poor sleep, mood changes, and fatigue show up. Instead of treating midlife like a breakdown, we reframe it as a biological transition that deserves better information, better support, and better strategies. Get ready for a fun chat about hormones and hot flashes with humor and content you want served in a dish you’ll love. My Guest: Dr. Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH, MSCP is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, author and educator on the topic of women's health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry. Dubbed the “Queen of Hormones,” Dr. Jones is a Naturopathic Physician who did her 2-year residency focused on women's health and endocrinology. She serves as a consultant and educator for several women’s health and lab-focused companies. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:07:58] Why does humor work so well when talking about hormones in midlife? [00:03:14] How does a hormone expert personally navigate her own midlife transitions? [00:09:33] What menopause symptoms are often overlooked or mistaken for aging? [00:10:52] Are hot flashes really just about estrogen? [00:28:58] When is the best time to consider hormone therapy—and who truly shouldn’t? [00:33:44] What does the future look like for women getting hormone support?

    46 min

  6. JAN 23

    Why Muscle Growth Feels Harder in Menopause (and What Actually Works)

    This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth and LMNT. My bedding of choice to wake up refreshed is Cozy Earth. I love the luxury feeling right at home. Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code Flipping50 upon checkout to get 20% off and a 100 night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/FLIPPING50. 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 Hormones Out of Balance? Next Episode - Real Talk on Hormones & Hot Flashes with Humor with Carrie Jones More Like This: Muscle Mass and Strength Gains After Menopause How Much How Fast? The Truth About Muscle and Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know About the Science Data 5 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight or Gaining Muscle After 50 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. Join the Flipping50 Insiders Facebook Group. Connect with other women navigating menopause fitness and get daily tips and support. Short & Easy Exercise videos in this 5 Day Flip Challenge. If you’ve been lifting weights, eating protein, and staying active—but muscle growth feels harder to build or maintain in menopause—you’re not doing anything wrong. Your biology has changed. Let’s break down why muscle growth feels harder in menopause—and more importantly, what the science says actually works. This episode is for women who want to get muscle, keep muscle, and stay injury-free and energized through menopause and beyond. 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.

    48 min

  7. JAN 20

    Are Your Hormones Out of Balance?

    This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth and Timeline. My bedding of choice to wake up refreshed is Cozy Earth. I love the luxury feeling right at home. Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code Flipping50 upon checkout to get 20% off and a 100 night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty. Don’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 30% off your first month of Mitopure Gummies at https://timeline.com/flipping2026  Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - What 40+ Studies Reveal About Rep-Range for Muscle, Strength, and Bone After 50 Next Episode - Why Muscle Growth Feels Harder in Menopause (and What Actually Works) More Like This: Hormone Balance: Balance SIX Hormones in SEVEN Days Natural Solutions You’ll Love for Hormone Balance 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. Join the Flipping50 Insiders Facebook Group. Connect with other women navigating menopause fitness and get daily tips and support. Short & Easy Exercise videos in this 5 Day Flip Challenge. How many times have you heard, “my hormones are out of balance”? With our guest, we’ll talk about the sex hormones, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, the related-to-muscle hormones like growth hormones and melatonin. Most of all, what we’re really going to talk about is the critical mass that your want to focus on, yet talked about least. If you’ve been wondering are your hormones out of balance, this episode may finally connect the dots.

    51 min

  8. JAN 16

    What 40+ Studies Reveal About Rep-Range for Muscle, Strength, and Bone After 50

    Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Fix Your Blood Sugar and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes Next Episode - Are Your Hormones Out of Balance? More Like This: Muscle Mass and Strength Gains After Menopause How Much How Fast? 12 Strength Training Mistakes in Menopause Robbing Your Results Bone Density Updates for Women Over 50 Resources: Track your muscle and body composition with the InBody Smart Scale. Use FLIPPING50 code to get 15% off! Measure at home with the Flipping 50 Fitness Scorecard! We don't need to do VO2 max tests to know how hard to work and if we’re improving there are easy tests to give you an idea where you are right now… and give you a suggestion for training to improve. My favorite Blood Glucose Monitor here! Analyze in real-time how your body responds to food, exercise, stress, and sleep. When you improve your muscle quality and quantity blood glucose levels naturally benefit This episode is sponsored by 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. You don’t need the perfect rep range for muscle, strength and bone after 50. You need the right effort, the right frequency, and a plan your joints and schedule can repeat. We’re clearing up one of the most persistent myths in menopause fitness: The Rep Range Rulebook for muscle, strength and bone after 50. For decades the “repetition continuum” told us: Heavy = strength Moderate = hypertrophy Light = endurance The problem? The research says it’s not that simple—or better said, it’s not that limiting, especially when you train close to failure and especially when your recovery and joints matter (hello, menopause). I’m going to walk you through what the studies actually DID—step-by-step—and then we’ll translate it into women’s rep-range for muscle, strength, and bone density after 50.

    48 min
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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
    982
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    Clean
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    © @2025 Voice for Fitness, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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