Midlife Mayhem

joanne lee cornish
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Welcome to Midlife Mayhem, where we embark on an empowering journey through the world of midlife body composition transformation. In this space, we challenge the misconceptions surrounding aging and redefine what’s possible for those navigating the exhilarating terrain of midlife and beyond. Join me as we explore the science, mindset shifts, and practical strategies that can help you sculpt the body of your dreams, proving that age is no barrier to achieving peak vitality and confidence. Whether you’re seeking to shed excess weight, gain lean muscle, or simply feel more vibrant, this podcast is your trusted companion in the pursuit of a healthier, stronger, and more resilient you. Welcome to a new era of limitless possibilities in midlife body transformation. ”Hi I’m Joanne, and I have been coaching body composition for over 30 years. I’ve worked with household names that you know, and I have worked with thousands of people in my group coaching programs. I was a pro bodybuilder in the 90’s with a top 10 physique in the world, but I only knew how to be in shape and out of shape. That frustration led me on a fascinating path of self-study where I found all the answers I could have asked for and more. But I had to dig for the answers, and I have my own ideas on why those answers are not mainstream and why the weight loss industry fails you, but I will save that for a Midlife Mayhem episode. Author of ”When Calories & Cardio Don’t Cut It”New podcast weblog

  1. 1D AGO

    A New Med for an Old Problem, Navigating Hormones & The Chilli That Took Me Down

    Weekly Insulin, Testosterone & a Lesson I Should Have Known 🚨 NEW: ONCE-WEEKLY INSULIN A new insulin, Insulin icodec, has just been approved. 👉 One injection per week 👉 Instead of daily (or multiple daily) injections That’s a major shift in how diabetes can be managed—and more importantly, how well people actually stick to it. 🤯 WHY GIVE INSULIN TO TYPE 2 DIABETICS? This is where most people get confused. Type 2 diabetes starts with too much insulin… …but over time, the pancreas burns out. 👉 Insulin drops 👉 Blood sugar rises 👉 The system fails At that point: 👉 Insulin isn’t the problem—it’s the missing piece ⚠️ WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING Without enough insulin: Glucose stays in the blood Can’t reach the cells The body is essentially starving despite eating 💉 COMPLIANCE CHANGES EVERYTHING This episode also dives into a bigger theme: 👉 The best plan only works if you follow it I share: My experience with testosterone injections (not for me) Kevin’s experience (worked well for him) Same tool—different outcomes. 🌶️ A QUICK (AND HUMBLING) LESSON I also share something I should have caught sooner: 👉 Histamine From foods I was eating daily (tomatoes + leftovers) Once removed: ✔ Symptoms gone ✔ Problem solved 🎯 TAKEAWAY 👉 The goal isn’t perfection 👉 It’s consistency 📩 hello@joannelee.com 📺 YouTube: Joanne Lee Cornish

    33 min

  2. APR 1

    Optimal Protein Intake: 0.8g vs 1g Per Pound Explained

    How Much Protein Do You REALLY Need? (And Why I’m Not Changing My Mind) 💥 Episode Summary Everyone’s talking about protein again… and now the narrative is shifting. “Studies say you don’t need that much.” “0.7g per pound is enough.” “Stop overdoing protein.” Sounds convenient, doesn’t it? In this episode of Midlife Mayhem, I break down exactly why I’m not changing my stance—and why aiming for 1 gram of protein per pound of goal weight still stands strong. Because this isn’t just about muscle. Not even close. 🔬 What the Studies Actually Say (and what they DON’T) Yes — research shows that around 0.7–0.8g per pound can support muscle protein synthesis. But here’s the problem: 👉 That’s only measuring one outcome — muscle building from training. And I don’t coach for just one outcome. 🧠 The 5 Real Reasons I Push Higher Protein 1️⃣ Muscle Protein Synthesis (obviously) You want results from your training — protein delivers that. But that’s just the baseline. 2️⃣ Protein Controls Your Calories (whether you realize it or not) If you only eat: 90g protein = 360 calories Where are the rest of your calories coming from? 👉 Carbs and fats. And that’s exactly where most people: Overeat Stall Or gain fat Protein isn’t just a target — it’s a control mechanism. 3️⃣ Protein Regulates Appetite (fast) When protein goes up: Hunger drops Cravings disappear Food noise quiets down This isn’t theory — I see it every single time. Within 2–3 days, people go from: 👉 “I can’t stop eating” to 👉 “I can’t finish my meals” That’s physiology, not willpower. 4️⃣ Lean Protein Doesn’t Get Stored as Fat Let’s be clear: Carbs → can be stored as fat Fat → easily stored as fat Lean protein → not converted to fat There’s no efficient pathway for it. So if you're going to “overeat” something? 👉 Protein is the safest place to do it. 5️⃣ Midlife Changes Everything If you’re 40+: You digest protein less efficiently You absorb less You require MORE per meal for the same effect A 25-year-old and a 55-year-old do not play by the same rules. So those studies? 👉 Who were they testing? Because it matters. ⚠️ The Real Problem People don’t struggle with protein because they can’t eat it. They struggle because: 👉 They don’t want to And those are very different things. 🔄 What Happens When You Get This Right Appetite stabilizes Body composition improves Training results accelerate Food preferences shift Everything becomes… easier That’s the goal. 🚫 Final Thought The studies aren’t wrong. They’re just incomplete. And I’m not coaching for “just enough.” I’m coaching for results, control, and longevity. 📣 Links, Programs & Resources 👉 Programs & Coaching: www.joannelee.com 👉 Supplements (5-Amino-1MQ & SLU-PP-332): www.joanneleestore.com 👉 YouTube (Live every Sunday): Search Joanne Lee Cornish and subscribe 📩 Questions: hello@joannelee.com

    36 min

  3. MAR 29

    Leptin Explained: Why You’re Always Hungry & Why Fat Loss Gets Hard

    Leptin: The Hormone That Can Make You Hungry… or Not Hello Midlife Mayhem— Today we’re talking about something that explains a LOT when it comes to fat loss and appetite: 👉 Leptin And I’ll start with this— I recently did a podcast on appetite, and while the information was solid… I didn’t fully acknowledge the people who are: 👉 Hungry all the time 👉 Fighting cravings constantly 👉 Being told “just eat less” when it feels impossible This episode fixes that. 🧬 What is Leptin? Leptin is your body’s appetite regulator, produced by your fat cells. 👉 More fat = more leptin 👉 Less fat = less leptin And your brain responds like this: High leptin: Eat less Burn more Low leptin: Eat more Burn less 👉 Perfect in theory… frustrating in real life. ⚖️ Why Fat Loss Gets Hard As you lose weight: Leptin drops Your brain senses “less stored energy” You get hungrier Your metabolism slows 👉 This is why those last pounds feel so difficult. It’s not you. It’s physiology. 🔁 Leptin Resistance (This Changes Everything) This is where it really matters. 👉 You have plenty of leptin… but your brain doesn’t recognize it. So instead of saying: “we’re fine” Your brain says: 👉 “we’re starving” And the result: Constant hunger Lower calorie burn Strong drive to eat 👉 This is not a willpower issue. 💉 Weight Loss Medications (The Fork in the Road) These medications reduce appetite—and for many people, that’s life-changing. But then comes a fork: Path 1: No real habit change Appetite returns Weight comes back Path 2: Better food choices More protein Strength training New identity 👉 Same tool. Completely different outcome. 🔄 Leptin Refeeds Strategically increasing calories (especially carbs) can signal: 👉 “We’re not starving” This can help: Keep fat loss moving Reduce metabolic slowdown Improve adherence And yes— 👉 It needs carbs to work properly. 🧠 The Takeaway Leptin can: Help regulate appetite Or completely override it So if you’ve ever thought: 👉 “Why am I always hungry?” There may be a real physiological reason. 🎧 Listen to the full episode If appetite has ever felt like a constant battle— this one will connect a lot of dots. 📺 Join me LIVE every Sunday I go live on YouTube every Sunday— breaking all of this down in real time. 👉 Subscribe here: @joanneleecornish 🛒 Products & Programs 👉 www.joannelee.com 📩 Questions? 👉 hello@joannelee.com

    31 min

  4. MAR 26

    NNMT, Cancer & Fat Loss: The Hidden Link You Need to Understand

    NNMT, Cancer Risk & 5-Amino-1MQ – Where Science Ends and Assumptions Begin Alright… this one is interesting. Because I talk a lot about 5-Amino-1MQ— mainly in the context of fat loss, metabolic health, and keeping weight off long term. But recently, I was in a conversation with a doctor… and he told me he personally takes it because his mother died from a glioblastoma. And his reasoning? 👉 It inhibits NNMT 👉 NNMT is involved in certain cancers 👉 So… maybe there’s something there Now before we go any further— I am NOT saying 5-Amino prevents or treats cancer. And neither was he. What he was doing… was taking a known biological pathway and making an informed assumption. And honestly? It’s a fascinating one. 🧬 What is NNMT (and why does it matter)? NNMT (Nicotinamide N-Methyltransferase) is an enzyme involved in how your body manages: Energy production NAD+ levels Metabolic function Aging processes When NNMT is elevated, it’s associated with: Fat storage Insulin resistance Slower metabolic function Lower NAD+ availability 👉 This is why it shows up so strongly in midlife weight gain And it’s also why I talk so much about 5-Amino-1MQ— because it inhibits NNMT, which can shift the body away from storing fat and toward using energy. 🔬 Where it gets interesting… NNMT doesn’t just show up in metabolism. It’s also upregulated in certain cancers, including: Glioblastoma Pancreatic cancer Bladder cancer Ovarian cancer In these environments, NNMT appears to support: Tumor growth Cell survival Metabolic adaptation 👉 In simple terms: cancer cells may use NNMT to survive. So researchers have asked: What happens if we inhibit NNMT? In early-stage research (cells + animal models), 👉 inhibiting NNMT has shown reductions in tumor growth. That’s real. But here’s the key… ⚖️ Where the line is (this matters) We have: NNMT is involved in metabolic disease NNMT is involved in some cancers 5-Amino inhibits NNMT So the leap becomes: 👉 “Does taking 5-Amino reduce cancer risk?” And the honest answer is: We don’t have evidence to say that. No human trials. No prevention studies. What we have is a mechanistic connection— and a very interesting one. 🔄 The bigger pattern Here’s where it gets even more compelling… NNMT increases with: Age Obesity Insulin resistance And those same conditions are associated with: Higher cancer rates More chronic disease More metabolic dysfunction So now we’re looking at a broader picture: 👉 A metabolic environment that becomes more vulnerable over time And NNMT may be one of the players in that shift. Not the cause. Not the cure. But part of the story. 🧠 Take this the right way This is not a recommendation. This is not a protocol. This is simply a lens. One enzyme One molecule that inhibits it Two very different areas of research that overlap 👉 That intersection is worth understanding. Just remember: Interesting ≠ proven Mechanism ≠ outcome 🛒 If you want to explore further If you’ve been following my work, you already know I use and talk about: 5-Amino-1MQ SLU-PP-332 You can learn more or get them here: 👉 www.joanneleestore.com Use code: 👉 DAISY for 20% off ⏳ Expires April 1

    31 min

  5. MAR 22

    Insulin: Fat Storage or Muscle Tool?

    Insulin Isn’t the Enemy: Why Carbs Might Actually Help You Build Muscle Show Notes Before we dive in, a couple of quick reminders. My Muscle Month program starts March 29, and it only runs once a year. If you’ve been thinking about joining, this is the time. The program walks you through exactly how muscle is built and protected in midlife — including insulin, carbohydrates, mTOR, AMPK, and how to actually use these tools to your advantage. You can join at musclemonth.com. The cost is $525, and if you’d prefer to split the payment just email me at www.joanneleestore.com. Now onto today’s topic. In this episode I talk about insulin, and why it has been given such a terrible reputation in the health and fitness world. For years we’ve heard that carbohydrates spike insulin, insulin stores fat, and therefore carbs must be the problem. And while there is some truth buried in that narrative, the reality is far more interesting. Insulin is not the villain. It’s actually a tool. Yes, when insulin is chronically elevated it can absolutely prevent fat loss. A prolonged high-insulin state is one of the biggest reasons people struggle to lose weight, particularly in midlife. Stress, sedentary lifestyles, constant snacking, poor sleep and excessive carbohydrate intake can all push insulin up and keep it there. When that happens, the body simply can’t access stored body fat efficiently. But that doesn’t mean insulin itself is the problem. Insulin is one of the body’s key growth signals, alongside protein, testosterone and growth hormone. It helps move nutrients into cells, including glucose and amino acids, which means it plays a direct role in muscle repair, recovery and growth. If someone completely avoids carbohydrates out of fear of insulin, they may actually be removing one of the body’s natural tools for maintaining muscle. A big part of the conversation in this episode is about environment. Hormones respond to the environment we create. If someone is stressed, sedentary, eating constantly and sleeping poorly, insulin will behave very differently than it will in someone who is active, training, eating strategically and giving the body periods where insulin can come back down. When used correctly, insulin can actually support both muscle building and fat loss. Timing carbohydrates around activity, especially training, can help direct those carbohydrates into muscle where they’re stored as glycogen rather than fat. Insulin also helps move amino acids into muscle tissue, which is critical for protecting muscle as we age. I also share a little about my own experience. For many years I ate very low carbohydrate and it worked well for me. But after a major surgery in my 50s where I lost a significant amount of muscle, I had to rethink my approach. Bringing carbohydrates back in strategically allowed me to support muscle again, sleep better, recover better, and overall feel better. The big takeaway from this episode is simple: insulin is not the enemy. It simply reacts to the environment we create. When we understand how it works, it becomes something we can use to our advantage rather than something we fear. And if you’d like to go deeper into how all of this works — especially in midlife — Muscle Month starts March 29. You can learn more and sign up at musclemonth.com. Also, if you’d like to catch the new weekly live sessions, head over to YouTube and subscribe to Joanne Lee Cornish so you’ll get notified when I go live.

    45 min

  6. MAR 18

    The Gallbladder Explained: Digestion, Gallstones, and Weight Loss

    The Gallbladder: What It Does, Why It Gets Removed, and Why Rapid Weight Loss Can Cause Problems 🎯 Muscle Month Starts March 29 Enrollment is now open for Muscle Month, my once-a-year program focused entirely on building muscle and improving body composition in midlife. If you’ve spent years focused only on weight loss, this program will show you why muscle is the real key to metabolism, longevity, and changing your body shape. The program includes detailed coaching on: • muscle building in midlife • training strategies that actually work • metabolism and body composition • how to eat to support muscle without gaining fat Learn more and join here: musclemonth.com 🎉 Supplement Discount To celebrate our new puppy Daisy, there is currently a 20% discount on my supplements. Use code: DAISY This applies to: • 5-Amino-1MQ • SLU-PP-332 • Sleep Support These are the only body composition supplements I personally use consistently. Shop here: joanneleestore.com ⚠️ Discount expires April 1 Episode Overview In today’s episode of Midlife Mayhem, we’re talking about an organ that is removed surprisingly often — the gallbladder. Many people are told the gallbladder is “no big deal” and that you can live perfectly fine without it. While it’s true that you can live without a gallbladder, it does play an important role in digestion, particularly when it comes to processing dietary fat. In this episode, Joanne explains what the gallbladder actually does, why gallstones form, and why rapid weight loss can significantly increase the risk of gallbladder problems. What the Gallbladder Actually Does The gallbladder is a small organ located underneath the liver. Its primary job is to store bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver. When you eat a meal that contains fat, the gallbladder contracts and releases bile into the small intestine. Bile acts like a detergent, breaking fat into smaller droplets so digestive enzymes can process it efficiently. Without a gallbladder, bile is still produced by the liver — but instead of being stored and released when needed, it drips continuously into the intestine. For some people this causes no problems. For others it can lead to digestive issues such as bloating, diarrhea, or difficulty tolerating fatty foods. Why Gallstones Form Gallstones are hardened deposits that form when the chemical balance of bile becomes disrupted. Bile is made up primarily of: • bile salts • cholesterol • bilirubin Most gallstones are cholesterol stones. They develop when bile contains too much cholesterol and not enough bile salts, allowing cholesterol to crystallize and gradually form stones. Risk factors include: • hormonal changes • genetics • metabolic issues • diets high in processed foods and refined carbohydrates The Rapid Weight Loss Connection One of the most surprising causes of gallstones is rapid weight loss. When weight is lost quickly, large amounts of stored fat are released into the bloodstream and processed by the liver. This increases the amount of cholesterol entering the bile. At the same time, people who are dieting often eat less fat, which means the gallbladder doesn’t contract as frequently. When bile sits in the gallbladder longer while cholesterol levels are rising, it creates the perfect conditions for gallstones to form. This is why gallstones are often seen after: • extreme dieting • bariatric surgery • very low calorie diets • prolonged rapid weight loss What Happens During a Gallbladder Attack Many people have gallstones and never know it. Problems occur when a stone blocks the bile duct, which can cause a gallbladder attack. Symptoms often include: • severe pain in the upper right abdomen • pain that radiates to the shoulder or back • nausea and vomiting • sweating and fever-like symptoms If the blockage persists and the gallbladder becomes inflamed, surgery is often recommended. Life After Gallbladder Removal Gallbladder removal is one of the most common surgeries performed today. It’s typically done laparoscopically and patients often go home the same day. However, digestion does change afterward because bile is no longer released in controlled bursts during meals. Some people notice little difference, while others experience: • digestive discomfort • diarrhea after fatty meals • difficulty digesting high-fat foods Over time most people adapt, but dietary adjustments and digestive support can be helpful. Final Thoughts The gallbladder may be small, but it plays an important role in digestion. Gallstones can develop due to hormones, genetics, metabolic health, diet, and surprisingly often rapid weight loss. Understanding how the gallbladder works helps explain why certain dieting approaches and metabolic conditions can increase the risk of gallbladder problems. 🌐 Learn more about Joanne’s coaching and programs: joannelee.com

    30 min

  7. MAR 15

    BINGO! (ARMS)

    💪 Muscle Month starts March 29 (in a couple of weeks!) If you want to actually build muscle with strategy — not random reps — this is where it happens: 👉 www.musclemonth.com 💃 Bingo Arms (Triceps) — Why Women Get Them… and Men Usually Don’t Hello hello. Today we’re talking about ladies’ triceps — you know… the moment you wave and something waves back. 🙄 And what makes it extra annoying is this: You can be training hard. You can be strong. You can be lean-ish. You can be doing “all the right things.” And still… the back of the arm starts looking a bit loose. Then you look at your husband / boyfriend / random man in Costco and his arms are like: ✨ tight as a drum ✨ Rude. So what’s going on? Is it just aging? Not exactly — because I see this in women in their late 20s too. Aging is part of it, but it’s not the whole story. The real answer is layered. And once you understand it, it becomes way more solvable. 🧬 It’s Usually 3 Things (Not 1): Fat + Muscle + Skin When women say “loose triceps,” they’re usually describing a combo of: 1) Less muscle thickness underneath 2) More (or unchanged) subcutaneous fat 3) Less skin elasticity / collagen support So it’s rarely “just loose skin.” It’s a structure issue. And structure can be improved. 🍑 First: Women Store Fat Differently Women tend to carry more subcutaneous fat in places like: hips, thighs, lower abdomen… and back of the arms. That’s not bad. That’s biology. A big player here is a fat-storage enzyme called lipoprotein lipase (LPL) — it influences where fat likes to settle. Hormones shift its activity around the body, which is why fat patterning changes across life. And here’s another huge detail most people don’t know: Some women store more fat inside the muscle (intramuscular triglycerides). Others store it mostly under the skin (subcutaneous fat — the pinchable kind). If you’re lucky enough to store more inside the muscle, you can look “firmer” even at a higher body fat. If you’re more subcutaneous (hello, my fellow “pinchable” girls 🙋🏻‍♀️), arms tend to show it more. Now men? They tend to hold more fat viscerally (deeper in the abdomen), not as much in the back of the arms — which means their arms can look tighter even when they’re not particularly lean. Again: rude. 🧓 Then Midlife Joins the Party Midlife adds a few extra ingredients: ✨ Estrogen decline ✨ Collagen production drops ✨ Skin recoil decreases ✨ Muscle protein synthesis becomes less efficient unless you’re intentional ✨ Testosterone (yes, women need it) declines too So if muscle drops a little, fat stays the same (or creeps up a bit), and skin recoil isn’t what it used to be… The triceps become the little truth-tellers of your physiology. 😅 They’re basically waving like: “Hi. Just letting you know your training and nutrition strategy needs updating.” 💪 The Part Most Women Don’t Want to Hear (But Need To) The triceps are a large muscle. Most women do not train them with enough mechanical tension. And I’m sorry, but: Light kickbacks + tiny dumbbells + 20 reps forever is not a strategy. As we get older, we need: ✅ progressive overload ✅ real stimulus ✅ pressing strength (when appropriate) ✅ focused triceps work — especially overhead patterns Men maintain triceps thickness more easily because they press heavier, carry more upper-body mass, and hit triceps hard through compound lifts without even trying. Women often avoid heavy pressing because: they fear bulky arms they worry about shoulders they focus almost exclusively on lower body they “sprinkle in” upper body like seasoning And then wonder why the back of the arms look… soft. 🔥 So What’s the Fix? Not “Toning.” Training. You can’t spot-reduce fat. But you can: 💪 increase muscle thickness 🍽️ support muscle with adequate protein ⚖️ manage body fat without aggressive dieting 🧬 support collagen through smart training and nutrition And if you’ve dieted hard in the past or lost weight quickly without maintaining muscle? Yes — arms can look worse. Not because your body hates you. Because muscle is the scaffolding under the skin. Lose the scaffolding… and everything looks less “held up.” 😈 And the Emotional Piece (Because It’s Real) Women are judged more harshly for arm appearance. We notice it. We compare it. We analyse it in photos. We suddenly avoid sleeveless tops and pretend it’s “just because it’s chilly.” And it’s easy to think: “Well this is just what happens now.” To an extent, bodies change — and we don’t need to be at war with ourselves. But also? This is physiology. And physiology responds to stimulus. Which means: it can get better. A lot better. 💪 Muscle Month (March 29) These podcasts are a preview of the conversations we’re having inside the program. Muscle Month is not a bulking program. (I would rather lick a gym floor.) We build muscle strategically while improving body composition — and yes, it’s absolutely possible to gain muscle and lose fat at the same time when you know what you’re doing. 📅 Starts March 29 👉 www.musclemonth.com If your arms (or glutes… or knees… or metabolism) are giving you “feedback”… take it as a sign your strategy needs an upgrade. And I’ll show you exactly how. 💪✨

    29 min

  8. MAR 10

    APPETITE IDENTITY

    Appetite: Is It Really Hunger… or Something You Learned? Join Muscle Month — starts March 29 If this episode speaks to you, and you know it’s time to better understand food, muscle, metabolism, and the way your body actually works, Joanne’s once-a-year Muscle Month program begins March 29. Muscle is finally getting the attention it deserves — but most people still miss the mark. They know muscle matters, but they don’t really understand how to build it, support it, or eat in a way that makes the whole process feel purposeful and sustainable. Muscle Month is designed to change that. Inside the program you’ll get: 10 live coaching calls full access to Joanne a full content library with one year of access coaching on the science, nutrition, training, and practical side of building muscle This is a fun, high-value month that gives people a completely different understanding of what it takes to build muscle, support body composition, and age well. Learn more at MuscleMonth.com New website + product update Joanne’s new website is now live: JoanneLee.com If you’ve been wondering where the products went, they are all there on the new site. Current discount code To celebrate the new website, there is currently a 20% discount on 5-Amino-1MQ and SLU-PP-332. Use code: DAISY Named after the new puppy. 20% off expires April 1 Episode Overview In this episode, Joanne dives into one of the most misunderstood topics in body composition, behavior change, and modern health: appetite. Most people think appetite is simply hunger. It isn’t. Appetite is shaped by biology, yes — but also by childhood, routine, identity, reward, stress, environment, and repetition. In this episode, Joanne breaks down the difference between hunger, appetite, and cravings, explains how highly palatable food trains the brain to want more, and explores what really happens when appetite is artificially suppressed. She also shares her own personal experience as a former professional bodybuilder who trained herself to eat large amounts of food for the sport — and then had to relearn her eating behavior after retirement. What once made perfect sense became tangled with identity, shame, and the belief that she was simply someone with a big appetite she couldn’t control. This is a powerful episode for anyone who has ever felt ruled by food, confused by cravings, or frustrated by the sense that their appetite is just “who they are.” The truth is: if appetite was shaped, it can be reshaped. In this episode, Joanne covers: the difference between hunger and appetite why appetite is often a learned behavior how appetite begins forming in childhood the role of repetition, routine, and emotional associations why highly palatable foods change what you want to eat the difference between appetite and cravings where cravings come from — and why they often fade faster than people think what happens when we artificially crush appetite why appetite suppression without education can backfire why a silent appetite is not always a healthy appetite how food preferences can change through repeated exposure Joanne’s personal story of going from bodybuilding-fuelled eating to having to completely relearn her relationship with food why the goal is not to have no appetite, but to build one that is calm, informed, flexible, and supportive of your goals A few key takeaways Appetite is not just a biological signal. It is also shaped by memory, habit, identity, reward, and environment. Cravings and appetite are not the same thing. Cravings are more specific, more targeted, and often linked to recent repeated exposure. Highly engineered foods do not just taste good — they train the brain to expect a level of stimulation that makes normal food seem dull. Artificially reducing appetite may reduce food noise, but if it is not paired with learning, structure, protein prioritization, and behavior change, it does not teach someone how to eat well long term. And perhaps most importantly: your appetite is not your identity. About Joanne Lee Cornish Hi, I’m Joanne Lee Cornish, body composition coach and slightly obsessed with being an outlier in midlife and beyond. I offer one-on-one coaching, seven group coaching programs throughout the year, and a 10-month mentorship program. You can find all of that — and a lot more — at JoanneLee.com.   contact hello@joannelee.com text/WhatsApp 208 918 3692 Listen, share, and subscribe If this episode gave you a few ah-ha moments, share it with someone who needs to hear that appetite is not fixed, food behavior can be changed, and a calmer relationship with food is absolutely possible.

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Welcome to Midlife Mayhem, where we embark on an empowering journey through the world of midlife body composition transformation. In this space, we challenge the misconceptions surrounding aging and redefine what’s possible for those navigating the exhilarating terrain of midlife and beyond. Join me as we explore the science, mindset shifts, and practical strategies that can help you sculpt the body of your dreams, proving that age is no barrier to achieving peak vitality and confidence. Whether you’re seeking to shed excess weight, gain lean muscle, or simply feel more vibrant, this podcast is your trusted companion in the pursuit of a healthier, stronger, and more resilient you. Welcome to a new era of limitless possibilities in midlife body transformation. ”Hi I’m Joanne, and I have been coaching body composition for over 30 years. I’ve worked with household names that you know, and I have worked with thousands of people in my group coaching programs. I was a pro bodybuilder in the 90’s with a top 10 physique in the world, but I only knew how to be in shape and out of shape. That frustration led me on a fascinating path of self-study where I found all the answers I could have asked for and more. But I had to dig for the answers, and I have my own ideas on why those answers are not mainstream and why the weight loss industry fails you, but I will save that for a Midlife Mayhem episode. Author of ”When Calories & Cardio Don’t Cut It”New podcast weblog

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    joanne lee cornish
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    2023 - 2026
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