Send us Fan Mail If you feel like your body suddenly stopped responding in your 40s or 50s… you’re not imagining it. You’re eating well. You’re trying to stay active. You’re doing what used to work. And yet — you still feel exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from your body. In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody sits down with midlife fitness expert Heike Yates to unpack what’s really happening in your body during this phase of life—and why pushing harder is often the exact thing working against you. With over 35 years in the health and fitness space, Heike brings a grounded, compassionate approach to helping women rebuild strength, confidence, and energy in midlife—without burnout, extremes, or unrealistic expectations. Together, they explore the deeper layers of midlife health—where hormones, metabolism, stress, identity, and nervous system regulation all intersect. This is the conversation that helps you finally understand why your body feels different—and what to do about it. In This Episode, We Cover: Why “what used to work” stops working in your 40s and 50s The real reason your metabolism feels slower (and what’s actually happening) How stress, hormones, and the nervous system impact fat loss and energy The hidden layer of midlife burnout (it’s not just physical) How identity shifts affect your motivation, confidence, and consistency The biggest fitness mistakes women make in midlife (and how to fix them) How to approach strength training, cardio, and recovery in a hormone-supportive way SPARK Framework explained in a simple, practical way How to rebuild trust with your body when it feels like it’s “working against you” A simple, realistic reset if you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, or overwhelmed This Episode Is For You If: You feel like your body isn’t responding the way it used to You’re navigating perimenopause or menopause You’re doing “all the right things” but not seeing results You feel burned out, stuck, or disconnected from yourself You want a more sustainable, realistic approach to fitness and health Connect with Heike Yates Website: https://heikeyates.com Podcast: Pursue Your Spark Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heikeyates/ Book - Pursue Your Spark: https://amzn.to/4mD5xL7 🌿 Work With Cody If you’re ready to stop guessing and start understanding what your body actually needs, Cody offers personalized support for women navigating hormone imbalance, fatigue, metabolism issues, and midlife transitions. HTMA Mineral Testing + Coaching Functional Lab Testing (hormones, metabolism, nutrients) 1:1 Coaching for perimenopause and menopause 👉 Join the CALM Reset Waitlist: HERE 👉 Foll Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes. Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE! Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know! Follow Cody Instagram: @codyjeansanders
