Muscle Mass, Fat Loss & Hormones Over 40 with Chalene Johnson (fitness legend)

World-renowned fitness industry expert Chalene Johnson spills the dirt about the many workout traps of perimenopause and menopause. Chalene shares her insights on diet and fitness culture, discussing how intense programs often leave women blaming themselves for any shortcomings. She highlights the importance of focusing on one major wellness change at a time and emphasizes the significant role of hormones and stress management in women's health. As Chalene says: 'As a woman when you know what you feel like when you are at your best, it's hard to show up for anything.' Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate): (0:00) Teaser/ Intro (6:00) The Cardio Trap and Weight Training (15:00) Finding Balance in Menopause (27:00) Navigating Menopause and Hormonal Changes (34:00) Evolving Health and Wellness (42:00) Examining Alcohol Consumption and Social Norms (54:00) Understanding Menopause Symptoms and Treatment (1:02:00) Thriving Through Menopause With Wisdom (1:08:00) After Party Takeaways Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep415/ We are grateful to our sponsors: BON CHARGE - Achieve glowing skin and more energy with BON CHARGE's amazing products. Get 15% off at https://boncharge.com/better with code BETTER . BEAM MINERALS - Replenish the essential minerals your body needs. Visit https://beamminerals.com/better for 20% off of the entire store. The discount is auto-applied at checkout. BIOPTIMIZERS - Contains multiple types of magnesium plus cofactors like B6 to enhance absorption. Visit https://bioptimizers.com/better and use code BETTER to save 10%. JASPR - Protect your health with quality air purification. Visit https://jaspr.co/ESTIMA and use code ESTIMA for an exclusive deal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.