The Midlife Method™ with Cam Allen

Cam Allen
  • 5.0 (9)
  • Alternative Health
  • Updated Weekly

The Midlife Method™ with Cam Allen is your go-to podcast for navigating midlife with energy, confidence, and vibrant health. Whether you're deep into menopause or just starting to notice the signs, this show is packed with practical, no-nonsense advice on balancing your mind, body, and spirit. Hey, I'm Cam Allen, an integrated nutrition health and fitness coach, and I'm here to help you ditch the confusion around hormones, feel your best, and embrace a lifestyle that actually works for you. Each episode breaks down the key areas of health in midlife—from personalized nutrition to stress management and strength training—so you can live with more energy, better sleep, and the vitality you deserve. No fad diets or quick fixes, just real talk and actionable strategies to help you feel strong, empowered, and completely in control of your health. Join me every week as we tackle the biggest health challenges in menopause and share success stories. If you're ready to take charge of your midlife health and finally feel comfortable in your body, this is the show for you.

  1. 1d ago

    How to Start Lifting Weights After 50 (Simple, Safe & Backed by Research)

    How to start lifting weights after 50, simply, safely, and in a way that actually fits real life. No gym, no hour-long workouts, no getting bulky. You know you need to lift weights in midlife. You know your muscle matters more than ever. But where do you actually start? How many days? How heavy? In this episode I hand you the whole beginner method. The 4 simple pieces that build real strength after menopause, backed by research on women's bodies (not bro-science). Here's what we cover: Why muscle is your #1 ally after 50What the research really says about strength training in menopause: bone density, blood sugar, and getting stronger on just 2 days a weekThe 4-part beginner framework: keep moves simple, start small, lift "heavy for you," and recoverThe mindset shift that makes it finally stickI'm Cam Allen, a menopause health & fitness coach and NLP master coach. Since 2010 I've helped thousands of women in midlife build strength and stop fighting their bodies. This is your starting line. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Starting Weightlifting After 50 03:19 Keeping workouts simple 07:15 Finding the right lifting weight 09:36 Importance of Rest Days 13:00 Starting a Weightlifting Journey at 50 ▶️ NEW HERE? Start the full beginner playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy4QQqqi26gyayFfza6IeTYyaZw3k0DNl 💪 Ready for 1:1 support? The 4 Body Breakthrough Waitlist: https://www.camoyler.com/4bodywaitlist 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode. #StrengthTrainingAfter50 #MenopauseFitness #LiftingWeightsForWomen

    14 min

  2. Jun 9

    How to Find a Menopause Doctor: My 7-Year Journey After Surgical Menopause

    How to find a menopause doctor is one of the most important decisions you'll make in midlife. In this episode, I share my personal story of surgical menopause, hormone therapy, and finding a doctor who truly listened. Strength training for women over 45 isn't the only thing that matters in menopause. Finding the right healthcare provider can change everything. In this episode, I share my personal story of surgical menopause, being prescribed oral estrogen with no follow-up care, and how I eventually found a menopause doctor who became part of my healthcare team for more than seven years. Now she's retiring, and I'm starting the search again. I'll walk you through what I look for in a menopause doctor, the questions I ask, how I found my practitioner through DUTCH testing, and why trusting your instincts matters when choosing someone to help guide your care. If you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, hormone therapy, surgical menopause, or simply trying to find a doctor who listens, this conversation is for you. Resources: 🔗 Menopause Minis 🔗 Midlife Method with Cam Allen in your phone's app store #menopause #menopausedoctor #hormonetherapy #surgicalmenopause #midlifehealth #womenover50 #menopausecoach Chapters: 00:00 Post-surgery hormone treatment concerns 05:32 Choosing bioidentical hormones safely 10:14 Choosing the right doctor 13:22 Choosing a menopausal doctor

    17 min

  3. Jun 1

    How to Balance Strength Training and Cardio in Midlife

    Midlife changes recovery, hormones, energy, sleep, and how exercise feels in the body. So how do you know whether running, cardio, and strength training are helping… or slowly draining you? In this episode, I answer a thoughtful question from a cancer survivor trying to balance running, mental health, strength training, and recovery during perimenopause. We talk about: strength training for women over 40running during perimenopausecardio vs weights in menopausecortisol and exerciserecovery in midlifehow to know if you’re overtrainingmental health and movementexercise after cancerIf workouts suddenly feel different in midlife, this conversation will help you understand why. If you want a simple strength training approach designed for women in menopause and perimenopause, check out Menopause Minis below. Original Video: https://youtu.be/bq2hWR5vzcM Chapters: 00:00 Balancing exercise in midlife 06:17 Assessing sleep and recovery habits 07:08 Importance of strength training 12:11 Exercise tips for midlife women

    13 min

  4. May 26

    How to Train Your Brain to Want to Work Out After 50

    If workouts feel harder in menopause, you are not imagining it. Motivation, energy, recovery, and hormones all shift in midlife. In this episode, I’m teaching you a simple NLP technique called anchoring that helps your body connect movement with strength, motivation, and feeling good again. It is the same nervous system pattern my dog Bo learned in just a few days by pushing a button for a treat. You’ll learn: What an NLP anchor is ✔ Why willpower stops working in menopause ✔ How your nervous system creates habits ✔ How to create a workout anchor using your senses ✔ Why motivation after 50 feels different ✔ How to make exercise feel easier and more natural This is especially helpful for women looking for: ✔ strength training for women over 50 ✔ menopause fitness motivation ✔ how to start exercising again after menopause ✔ nervous system regulation for women ✔ NLP for health habits ✔ midlife health and fitness for women Jpin the 4 Body Breakthrough Founders Waitlist https://www.camoyler.com/4bodywaitlist If this helped you, comment below and tell me: What did your anchor feel like? Chapters: 00:00 Understanding life anchors 05:46 Creating a motivational anchor 08:26 Intro to anchoring with NLP 10:23 Joining the interest list

    11 min

  5. May 19

    Strength Training Mistakes Women Over 50 Make (And What To Do Instead)

    Women over 50 are often told to work harder, push harder, and do more workouts. But after menopause, that approach can leave you exhausted instead of stronger. In this video, I’m breaking down the biggest strength training mistakes women over 50 make and what actually works better for midlife muscle, recovery, energy, and consistency. If you’ve been struggling with: soreness that lasts for days feeling wiped out after workouts inconsistent exercise habits fear of lifting heavier weights trying to “get back on track” menopause fitness frustration …this video will help you build a more realistic and sustainable approach to strength training after 50. Inside this episode: why doing too much too soon backfireshow recovery changes after menopausewhy exhaustion is not the goalhow to build consistency in real lifewhat “heavy for you” actually meanshow to start strength training safely after 50 If you’re a woman over 50 wanting to build muscle, support your metabolism, improve energy, and feel stronger in midlife, you’re in the right place. NEXT VIDEO: How to Start Lifting Weights After 50 https://youtu.be/yoBud1hcfMY Subscribe for weekly videos on: strength training for women over 50 menopause fitness building muscle after menopause healthy aging for women midlife health and fitness Chapters: 00:00 Overtraining and ignoring recovery 05:33 Workout recovery in midlife 10:17 Strength training after 50 11:23 How to lift weights safely #menopausefitness #womenover50fitness #strengthtrainingforwomenover50 #midlifefitness #buildmuscleafter50

    12 min

  6. May 12

    How to Start Lifting Weights After 50: 3 Things You Must Know

    How to start lifting weights after 50 doesn’t have to feel confusing or overwhelming. If you’ve been told to just “eat less and exercise more,” and it’s not working anymore… there’s a reason for that. After 50, your body responds differently. Muscle becomes one of the most important parts of your metabolism, your energy, and your long-term health. In this video, I walk you through 3 simple things to understand before you start strength training so you can feel more confident, avoid injury, and actually stick with it. You might notice how much easier this feels once you see how simple it can be. Inside this video: Why you will NOT get bulky from lifting weightsHow muscle supports your metabolism, bones, and energyThe easiest way to start strength training at homeIf you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to begin, this is a simple place to start. Links: Grab my 10-minute strength workouts here: https://www.camoyler.com/meno-minis Watch this next: https://youtu.be/CvHL7IEpHEA Chapters: 00:00 Starting Strength Training at Home 04:17 Positive self-talk for weightlifting 06:22 Benefits of strength training

    9 min

  7. May 5

    The "Lazy" Secret to Fitness After 50

    Strength training for women over 50 doesn’t have to leave you exhausted. In this video, I explain why working out less can actually help your body respond better in menopause. If you’re dealing with burnout, muscle loss in menopause, or workouts that leave you feeling worse instead of better, this hormone-friendly approach will help you build strength without overdoing it. In this video, you’ll learn: Why “more workouts” backfire after 50How menopause changes recovery and stress responseWhy fatigue is not the goal of your workoutHow to use strength training as a signal instead of a calorie burnWhy 10-minute strength workouts actually workThis is about working with your body, not against it. Watch this Next: https://youtu.be/CvHL7IEpHEA Menopause Minis: https://www.camoyler.com/meno-minis Chapters: 00:00 Rethinking fitness in midlife 03:20 Listening to your body #strengthtrainingforwomenover50 #menopausefitness #midlifefitness #fitnessafter50 #womenshealthover50

    7 min

  8. Apr 28

    How I Stay Strong in Just 60 Minutes a Week After 50

    Strength training for women over 50 doesn’t have to mean long workouts or burnout. In this video, I share my real-life menopause fitness routine and how I stay strong with just 60 minutes a week. If you’re dealing with muscle loss in menopause or wondering what actually works for fitness after 50, this hormone-friendly approach will help you build strength using simple, 10-minute strength training sessions that fit your life. In this video, you’ll learn: How to build muscle after 50 without long workoutsMy weekly menopause fitness routineHow to use biofeedback to guide your workoutsThe 60-minute rule for strength trainingHow to avoid burnout and recover better This is about working with your body, not against it. 👉 Start with a 10-minute workout here: https://youtu.be/CvHL7IEpHEA 👉 Menopause Minis: https://www.camoyler.com/meno-minis Chapters: 00:00 Fitness and nutrition after 50 05:55 Checking energy, digestion, and stress 07:11 Adapting workouts based on energy 09:56 Building strength with short workouts #strengthtrainingforwomenover50 #menopausefitness #fitnessafter50 #midlifefitness #womenshealthover50

    11 min
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The Midlife Method™ with Cam Allen is your go-to podcast for navigating midlife with energy, confidence, and vibrant health. Whether you're deep into menopause or just starting to notice the signs, this show is packed with practical, no-nonsense advice on balancing your mind, body, and spirit. Hey, I'm Cam Allen, an integrated nutrition health and fitness coach, and I'm here to help you ditch the confusion around hormones, feel your best, and embrace a lifestyle that actually works for you. Each episode breaks down the key areas of health in midlife—from personalized nutrition to stress management and strength training—so you can live with more energy, better sleep, and the vitality you deserve. No fad diets or quick fixes, just real talk and actionable strategies to help you feel strong, empowered, and completely in control of your health. Join me every week as we tackle the biggest health challenges in menopause and share success stories. If you're ready to take charge of your midlife health and finally feel comfortable in your body, this is the show for you.

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