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Fit Strong Women Over 50
Changing Habits and Behaviors with Lisa Goldberg
In episode 179, Jill and Chris speak with Lisa Goldberg, a nutritionist, mindset and weight loss expert. She with a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. Lisa has been coaching busy, high achieving professionals to lasting weight loss for over 20 years. Her work focuses on teaching her clients how to break their self-sabotaging eating patterns and change their unhealthy relationship with food by making cognitive habit and behavioral changes. Through this mindshift work they lose their unwanted weight and learn how to keep it off for good. She coaches her clients remotely in the...
2025-05-27
1h 02
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Metabolic Health and CGMs with Dr Paul Kolodzik
Jill and Chris interview Dr. Paul Kolodzik, who uses the technology of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in his metabolic health practice. With the use of CGMs, he helps his patients achieve weight loss and improved health. He has also integrated the prudent use of the new weight loss medications into his practice. His new book: The Continuous Glucose Monitoring Revolution, presents a comprehensive program for metabolic health success using CGMs and limited use of weight loss medications. Dr. Kolodzik graduated from the University of Notre Dame and completed medical school and residency at...
2025-05-12
57 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Global Marathon Runner in her 70s with Mary Newell
Mary Newell is a 74 year old runner who started running at 55 and never stopped. She is a mostly retired clinical psychologist. Her two passions are running and travel. She combines them as much as possible. We were introduced to Mary by Wendy Battles, the host of the Reinvention Rebels podcast. Mary’s story is inspiring and we really wanted to talk with her on the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast. More info at our website: Becoming Elli
2025-04-22
46 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Intermittent Fasting for Health with Laurie Lewis
In episode 176, Chris and Jill speak with Laurie Lewis, an Intermittent Fasting and Wellness Coach. With intermittent fasting as the foundation, Laurie teaches how to break free from the punishment-diet paradigm we live in. She shows how to tune into our body’s inner compass, have a daily eating window, and experience improvements in every aspect of our lives. Laurie has Health Coach Certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Her company is called Fast Forward Intermittent Fasting and she offers customized coaching services. We discuss: Why dieting doesn't work What the health benefits of i...
2025-04-08
1h 14
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Better Choices for Better Healthspan with Sally Duplantier
In episode 175, Jill and Chris speak with Sally Duplantier, a gerontologist, health educator and researcher. She founded her current company, Zing, with a mission to help older adults live their best lives longer through better lifestyle choices and health equity. She is passionate about increasing Healthspan—the number of years we are free of chronic disease and disability. Sally returned to school in her 60s. She received an MS in gerontology from the University of Southern California and a graduate certificate in Qualitative Research from Indiana University. She was recently accepted into a doctoral program at...
2025-03-25
1h 00
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Training Her Way to Health with Jill Johnson
When we saw what Jill Johnson posted on social media at the beginning of this year, we knew we wanted to talk with her! Three years ago, she was not walking -- fast forward to the end of 2024 when she was able to pull a sled with 4 plates equaling 245 pounds for nearly 50 feet across the gym floor! The video she posted is inspirational too! She attributes her success to surrounding herself with the right people: a strongman competitor who saw her potential and a coach who knew how to unlock it. Sh...
2025-03-11
58 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Party and Diet with Kerstin Schulze
In episode #173, Jill and Chris talk with Kerstin Schulze, a powerhouse in both entertainment and wellness. Originally from Germany, Kerstin’s journey began with a silver medal at the Junior Olympics in Berlin. From there, she pursued her love for performance with formal theater training and a business degree before making her way to Los Angeles. Kerstin’s acting career is extensive. She’s worked with many well-known actors and directors. Her IMDb page is impressive. She founded Party and Diet 24 years ago – an innovative fitness company that specializes in providing tailored nutritional and exerci...
2025-02-25
55 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Quick Go To Dinners with Becoming Elli
In episode #172 Jill and Chris explore quick go-to dinners that are easy to make and healthy for those nights that you are rushed and tempted to make less healthy choices. We feature go to dinners from: Amanda Nighbert - episode #96 Living Energized and Nourished with Amanda Nighbert Carol Simpson - episode #109 Rock Climbing and Yoga Jone Carpenter - episode #104 Find Your Tribe Joyce Guenther - episode #107 Bicycling all 50 States Katie Orlando - episode #114 Sharing Love of Tennis with Katie Orlando Kristin Kirkpatrick - episode #82 Nutrition for Women over 50 with Kristin Kirkpatrick Lisa Bartlett - episode #86 Fit after...
2025-02-11
24 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Losing 100 Pounds and Finding Health with Karen Clark-Snitchler
We met Karen when she joined our Becoming Elli private facebook group. She has such a compelling story, we asked her to be a guest on our podcast. Karen Clark-Snitchler is a Music Director and Conductor. She has an impressive list of plays and musicals that she has music directed. By day, Karen is a music teacher. She also started a “Girls on the Run” club at her elementary school. Karen has lost over 100 pounds and become an athlete. She runs and strength trains. In 2020, Karen’s husband died suddenly of a heart attack...
2025-01-27
56 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Intro to Strength Training with Suzanne Fowler
Suzanne Fowler is a regular listener to the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast and a member of the Becoming Elli Community. She watched her parents' health decline and decided to prepare for the aging process. Chris and Jill spoke with Suzanne about how she recently re-invented herself and now lives in an active and engaging environment. In this episode we talk about getting started with strength training and progressing to the next level. For more information visit our website at BecomingElli.com
2025-01-14
51 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Do It Your Own Way with Chris and Jill
In this episode, we talk together about the successes and challenges of 2024. We realize that everyone is on their own fitness and health journey. Not everything works for everyone, but by following the Becoming Elli community and listening to the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast, you'll come away inspired, motivated and having a good sense of what you want to do to stay fit and strong. Some of the highlights of 2024 included some interviews with interesting guests, learning about new techniques at Podcast Movement 2024 and trying new challenges like eating the rainbow. For more information...
2024-12-24
45 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Find Your Passion and Stay Healthy with Pat Bissell
Pat Bissell talks with Jill and Chris about how she found her passion and has consistently found ways to stay healthy and fit. A long time friend of Chris's, Pat describes herself as a very active mature female. She has been active her whole life always enjoying sports, exercise classes and strength training for the past 25 years. For more info and links visit our website at BecomingElli.com
2024-12-10
40 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Being Real Athletes with Coach Adina O'Neill
In episode 167, Jill and Chris talk with Adina O’Neill, the founder and head coach at Team B*REAL, an endurance sport community where athletes of any size, color, identity, age & ability are empowered to achieve their personal goals. She helps her clients to build confidence, define their own goals, go at their own pace and stand out despite believing they may not fit in. Adina is a marathon swimmer and triathlete who has completed over 100 endurance events including the Paris Marathon, ice swims, a 13-mile swim, IRONMAN Mont Tremblant, and a 200 mile single day bike...
2024-11-26
1h 16
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Life After Menopause with Nicki Williams
In episode 165, Jill and Chris speak with award-winning nutritionist and author, Nicki Williams. She is the founder of Happy Hormones for Life, helping women of all ages to rebalance their hormones, reclaim their health and feel better than ever. After failing to find any medical help for her health issues in your early 40’s, she discovered that she could turn things around using diet, lifestyle and natural supplements. For links and more information visit our website: BecomingElli.com
2024-10-22
56 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Strengthening Mental Skills with Pat Spencer
Jill and Chris talk with Pat Spencer, owner of Getting Your Mind in Gear, who helps endurance athletes hone the mental skills needed to achieve their endurance sports goals. Pat is an avid gravel cyclist, former long course triathlete, marathoner, and open water swimmer. A licensed clinical social worker and a therapist with a private practice in central New Jersey, she has worked in mental health for 25+ years in a variety of settings, including directly with clients, as a supervisor, as a adjunct professor and providing a number of professional trainings. In 2022, she decided to c...
2024-10-08
59 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Pelvic Floor Health with Kim Vopni
In episode 163, Jill and Chris talk with Kim Vopni, a leading authority in health & fitness coaching for women with pelvic floor dysfunction and is known as The Vagina Coach. She has helped thousands of women learn how to do pelvic floor exercises, ditch the incontinence pads, eliminate their prolapse symptoms and get back to living life to the fullest! Kim is a certified fitness professional who became passionate about spreading information on pelvic health when she was pregnant with her first child. She is the author of 2 books – Prepare to Push – What Your Pelvic Floor and Ab...
2024-09-24
1h 09
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Just Lift with Jackie Errico
Jill and Chris talk with Jackie Errico, a nationally certified strength and conditioning coach, a certified personal trainer, and co-owner of Just Lift Fitness training studios located in the Chicago area. Jackie focuses on helping women gain confidence in their bodies. She educates women on the physical and mental benefits of strength training and how to fuel bodies with the right food; teach them how to lift weights properly and safely; and help them create a fitness and nutrition game plan so that they can achieve the results they deserve. For more info see our B...
2024-09-10
49 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Finding Wellness with Dr. Makaila Woods
Great conversation with Dr. Woods about bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, the effects of menopause on weight loss and her advice for women 50 and over. A functional medicine doctor, Dr. Makaila Woods has Double Board Certification with the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. We discuss: why she decided to get into both functional medicine and weight loss from gynecolocy and obstetrics. when to consider bioidentical hormone replacement therapy the relationship of replacement hormones and cancer How to find a functional medicine doctor and how they are different than other types o...
2024-08-27
44 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Elite Athlete Bree Lambert
160 - Elite Athlete Bree Lambert Bree Lambert is a personal trainer, running coach, nutritionist and ultra runner. She has been pursuing endurance sports since her teenage years, starting with road triathlon, Xterra off-road triathlon and now ultra running. Bree completed her first 50K in 2005 and since then has completed distances from 50k to 100 miles. Each finish represents hundreds of hours of training, dedication and mental preparation. Bree coaches other runners to achieve their goals while providing personal training services to both runners and non-runners alike in San Jose, California and online. ...
2024-08-12
1h 07
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Healthy Living with Alicia Jones
In episode 159 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 Podcast, Jill and Chris talk with Alicia Jones who helps transform the health and the lives of women over 40 through her fitness and weight loss strategies. She has a B.A in Kinesiology and has many certifications, including National Coach of Canada (NCCP), Advanced Sport Nutrition, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, and Personal Training Specialist: Canfit-pro. Alicia has appeared on various health and wellness television programs and produced and hosted Health Matters and The View: Health and Wellness On Rogers TV. For more information and links, v...
2024-07-23
00 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Food Finds with Chris and Jill
In Food Finds with Chris and Jill, they discuss various websites and ideas for food challenges. They talk about what they love to eat in the summer and where they get inspiration. For links and more info visit the Becoming Elli website.
2024-07-09
35 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Mind Body and Soul with Elaine Glass
In episode 157, Jill and Chris talk with Elaine Glass, author, speaker and personal coach. For over a decade, Elaine has helped countless people unlock their truest selves. She works with them to find purpose, peace, and self-empowerment. Elaine’s newest book, Get Quiet: 7 Simple Paths to the Truth of Who You Are, is a guide to healing and transforming yourself inspired by the classical form of the labyrinth. For more information, see our website at BecomingElli.com.
2024-06-25
50 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age with Gwendolyn Bounds
The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age with Gwendolyn Bounds Gwendolyn Bounds is an award-winning journalist and author of NOT TOO LATE: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age. A few months shy of her 47th birthday, author and journalist Gwendolyn Bounds asked herself, “How is it possible to become good at something when you are already far behind and time isn’t on your side?” Her intimate story takes us from playgrounds and gyms, where Bounds trains among children and athletes half her age, to far-flung Spartan Race courses – including the vast...
2024-06-11
55 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Defeat Your Cravings with Dr. Glenn Livingston
In episode 155, Jill and Chris speak with Glenn Scott Livingston, Ph.D. about dealing with food cravings. He was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own clients AND a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants. He earned his Ph.D. in psychology in 1991. His work has appeared in ma...
2024-05-28
54 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Ageless Aging with Maddy Dychtwald
In episode 154, Jill and Chris speak with Maddy Dychtwald, an internationally acclaimed author, public speaker, and thought leader on longevity, aging, the new retirement, and the ascent of women. She co-founded Age Wave, the world’s leader in understanding and addressing the far-reaching impacts of our aging population. She is the author of "Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan" published by the Mayo Clinic Press. Maddy has been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes, Newsweek, Time, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Fox Business News, CNBC, and NPR, and others...
2024-05-14
48 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Health, women over 50
212. How To Keep The Weight Off For Good In Midlife/ft. Jill McCauslin & Chris Brown
We will explore a topic that many find challenging and crucial: maintaining weight loss in midlife and beyond. I enjoyed chatting with Jill McCauslin and Chris Brown, the inspirational founders of Becoming Elli, a community where women over 50 come together to celebrate and support each other in becoming fit, strong, and vibrant. Jill and Chris shared their transformations, revealing how hitting their fifties was not an end but a beautiful beginning to discovering the joys of running, lifting weights, and leading a healthier lifestyle. They emphasized that the fitness journey is ongoing, much like the story of...
2024-05-02
53 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Encore Presentation: Inspiring Stories of Fit Strong Women Over 50
In episode 153, we feature an encore presentation of one of the inspiring stories of Fit Strong Women Over 50. This episode was first released five years ago as episode 31. We wanted to revisit this episode for our listeners who may not have had the opportunity to hear the story of this inspiring woman. Enjoy! More details at our website: BecomingElli.com
2024-04-23
51 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Adapting for Health with Maria Molvin
In episode 152 of the Fit Strong women Over 50 Podcast, Jill and Chris speak with Becoming Elli member, Maria Molvin about how she finds strategies to stay healthy and fit as she ages. Balancing work, family obligations, focusing on healthy eating, prioritizing sleep, and finding time to be active can be challenging. Maria lives in Northeast Ohio with her husband. She takes advantage of all the great local metro parks and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park to walk and hike. We discussed: How Maria relies on habits over willpower and discipline How she uses her...
2024-04-09
45 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Get More Fit with Kathy Murray
Episode #151 Get More Fit with Kathy Murray Kathy Murray is a certified personal trainer with over thirty years’ experience in the fitness industry. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University where she was a member of the 1983 National Cheerleading Championship Team. After college she competed in and won the United States Aerobic Championship in 1986 and spent the year traveling the world as a Fitness Ambassador. Kathy worked as a free-lance educator to teach fitness to European Instructors. While in Munich, she coached the Munich Cowboys (American Football) Cheerleaders to six...
2024-03-26
1h 15
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Get Healthy with Chris Freytag
In episode 150, Jill McCauslin and Chris Brown interview Chris Freytag, the founder of Get Healthy U and Get Healthy U TV. Chris Freytag has been teaching, training, writing books, creating DVD’s, and speaking on the subject of health and fitness for the last 30 years. Get Healthy U TV is a streaming website with workouts for midlife women. They have over 700 workouts for all levels and ages. You can access the workouts on your computer, smart phone, Roku, Fire TV and the Get Healthy U app. Get Healthy U is the sister fitness hu...
2024-03-12
1h 06
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Preventing Dementia with Mitchell and Emily Clionsky
In episode 149, Jill and Chris talk with Emily and Mitchell Clionsky, the authors of Dementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain. Their book is the culmination of 45 years of extensive clinical evaluation and treatment. A husband-and-wife team, they have a combined 70 years of professional and clinical experience in medicine and neuropsychology and have treated 20,000 patients. Emily Clionsky, MD, completed residencies in internal medicine and in psychiatry, and is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Mitchell Clionsky, PhD, is a board-certified neuropsychologist who specializes in evaluating and treating pa...
2024-02-27
1h 13
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Avoiding Menopause Weight Gain with Amy Wilson
Amy Wilson is a Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, a certified fitness professional, and a certified nutrition coach. She helps people prevent and reverse diseases with nutrition and fitness. Amy believes diet and exercise can change a person’s life, and how the right nutritional program can be the key to improving health and fitness. She has seen her clients reverse their pre-diabetes, diabetes, high cholesterol, and more. Amy uses a holistic approach to health to help her clients feel in control of their bodies and minds, while no longer feeling enslaved by their scale. For...
2024-02-13
1h 09
Fit Strong Women Over 50
From Wheelchair to Weightlifting Podium with Kim Rahir
Kim Rahir is a 60-year-old mother of three who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 10 years ago. She decided to ignore her then doctor's advice... muscle her way back to a happy life... and in 2023, become the European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category. Her journey inspired her to leave her career in journalism in her 50s and become a health coach for middle aged women - with a big focus on reactivating and rebuilding muscle. Today, Kim helps women tap into an abundant source of vitality by reactivating and maintaining t...
2024-01-23
1h 11
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Midlife Mindset and Wellness with Heike Yates
In episode 146, Jill and Chris talk with Heike Yates, a Midlife Mindset and Fitness Coach, a powerhouse in fitness, nutrition, and mindset with over 35 years of expertise. She breaks down the complexities of midlife wellness into simple, actionable steps you can start taking action today. But don’t mistake her for someone helping you get by in midlife—Heike’s all about helping you thrive. She’s transforming not just bodies but lives with her unique approach to getting active, eating right, and boosting energy. When she’s not coaching or behind the mic, catch her outdoors, pushing he...
2024-01-09
1h 21
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Lessons Learned for Healthy Living with Chris and Jill
In episode 145, the hosts of Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast talk about the lessons they've learned for healthy living over the past six years. Chris and Jill also launch the 2024 Eating the Rainbow Challenge, while reflecting on 2023 and look forward to 2024. In this episode we discuss: Setting goals, milestones, changing focus, having a theme for the year, three words Highlights from 2023 episodes and some of the things that the guests said that really resonated with us. Six lessons learned during the 6 years of developing our Becoming Elli website, Facebook Group and Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast...
2023-12-26
40 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Reinventing Ourselves with Wendy Battles
In episode 144, Jill and Chris talk with Wendy Battles,the host of the Reinvention Rebels podcast. Wendy interviews women between the ages of 50-90, who have reinvented themselves later in life. From traveling solo around the world with a carry-on bag at 60, to running in global marathons at 71, to launching a modeling career at 72, these women are boldly making their dreams a priority and reality. During the day, Wendy is a Cybersecurity Awareness expert at Yale University and by night she pursues her passion for celebrating, illuminating and elevating midlife and older women. At 58, Wendy i...
2023-12-12
1h 00
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Becoming Fit and Strong Using a Movement Practice with Diane Allen
2023-11-28
1h 02
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Better Health and Wellness through Nutrition with Sarah Koszyk
In episode 142, Jill and Chris talk with Sarah Koszyk, MA, RDN. She is an award-winning Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist and the co-founder of MIJA Naturals, a green beauty wellness company, As a Registered Dietitian and Food & Nutrition Expert, Sarah understands the power that food has on our bodies. She knows that consuming the right foods can enhance one’s beauty, nourish one’s soul, and restore one’s health. She works in the San Francisco Bay Area of California with technology firm CEOs, executives, and employees, Bay Area families, as well as professional, elite, and collegiate athlete...
2023-11-14
43 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Anti-Cancer Strategies with Jeanette Evans
In episode 141, Jill and Chris talk with Jeanette Evans, a long-time friend of Jill's who has developed a wonderful anti-cancer lifestyle. Jill first met Jeanette many years ago when they were both working as technical writers and belonged to a professional organization together. Jeanette is a writer and editor and is involved in all kinds of communications. They have kept in touch over the years and started to meet for lunch recently. We believe that Jeanette’s story and way of life might be of interest to everyone. Jeanette Evans has had three cancer surgeries wi...
2023-10-24
59 min
Boomer Banter, Real Talk about Aging Well
Confronting Aging with Exercise and Nutrition - Becoming Elli
Episode #159DescriptionToday we have two incredible guests joining us to discuss the importance of exercise and nutrition in confronting aging. We have the pleasure of welcoming Chris Brown and Jill McCauslin to the show. Chris and Jill are the founders of Becoming Elli, an online community dedicated to inspiring and supporting women over 50 who want to stay fit and strong. They also host the podcast, "Fit Strong Women Over 50," where they explore various ideas about fitness, food, and general health. Chris and Jill truly embody the spirit of embracing life and staying...
2023-10-24
42 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Amazing Female Athletes with Elizabeth Emery
In episode 140 Jill and Chris talk with Elizabeth Emery. She is a former professional cyclist, US National Champion, and Pan Am Games gold medalist who raced in the women’s Tour de France for many years when it was called The Grand Boucle. She won the US Time Trial National Championship, a gold medal in the Pan American Games, the Pan American Championships, and the Tour of Japan. Elizabeth is the host of the podcast Hear Her Sports where female athletes share stories of the amazing things they’re doing. We discuss: Her experiences as a...
2023-10-10
51 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
New Goals and Dreams with Wendy Green
In episode 139 Jill and Chris interview podcast host Wendy Green who helps people to feel more purposeful and engaged with life. She helps them increase their confidence to re-Imagine their next chapter, helping them understand that they still have a lot left to give and that they can have a positive impact on their lives and their community. Wendy Green is the host of the live show & podcast. “Hey, Boomer!” Her goal is to serve an inspirational role for people 55 to 75, who are looking for ways to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. Wendy wants to help people see that...
2023-09-26
1h 04
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Control Your Own Health Care with Susan Salenger
In episode 138, Jill and Chris speak with Susan Salenger, an author who has found effective ways of dealing with frustrations with the healthcare system and better ways to ask your doctor questions, resulting in more complete answers. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Susan attended UCLA to study English. After graduation, she worked alongside her husband Fred for 25 years at their production company, Salenger Films, which produced corporate training and development films distributed worldwide. She is the author of Sidelined: How Women Can Navigate a Broken Healthcare System. Today, at age 80, when Susan is not...
2023-09-11
58 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Chiropractic Care with Dr Danielle Peebles
In episode 137, Jill and Chris talk with Dr. Danielle Peebles, an author and Chiropractic physician. She founded Pro Health Family Chiropractic, in 2007 and has worked with thousands of people, helping them regain mobility, strength and overall well-being. Dr. Peebles specializes in working with athletes who are suffering from injuries. She recognized that chiropractic care is often overlooked in the pre-surgery and rehabilitation process, but it can aid in a quicker recovery. Many athletes have taken longer than necessary to return to their sports because they are missing this critical element of the recovery...
2023-08-22
36 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Fluid Running with Jennifer Conroyd
In episode 136, Jill and Chris talk with Fluid Running founder, Jennifer Conroyd. She is the world’s leading expert on aqua jogging/deep water running and is the epitome of a Fit Strong Woman Over 50. Jennifer is A.C.E. certified, AEA certified and has an Exercise Is Medicine credential from ACSM. She is also a 16-time Boston Marathon qualifier and an Ironman finisher. Jennifer founded Fluid Running on the belief that even though injury and pain can sideline even the most fit and strong women, there is a way to keep active and stay hea...
2023-08-08
41 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Healthy Weight from Spices and Greens
In episode 135, Jill and Chris speak about using spices and greens for a healthy weight with Joanna Wen. Joanna Wen is a weight loss coach who helps her clients lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way. Her unique approach helps her clients love their food and lose weight without deprivation. She also helps her clients get to the true root cause of their overeating and remove those blocks so that they keep the weight off once and for all., Joanna specializes in online nutrition and weight loss coaching through her website, Spices & Greens.
2023-07-25
46 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Fit, Fierce, & Fabulous with Karín Feltman
#134 Fit, Fierce, & Fabulous with Karín FeltmanKarínK In episode 134, Jill and Chris talk with Karín Feltman, a registered nurse and the author of Fit, Fierce, and Fabulous Over 50! Her first book was Plant-based Basics. Her work focuses on holistic health for women over 50, with a particular focus on intermittent fasting and healing through nutrition. She is a full-time cross-cultural worker in Nepal. She doesn’t always have access to the Internet so we’ve been waiting for a chance to talk with her. She graciously made time for us when she was available, technology-wise. K...
2023-07-11
1h 17
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Natural Remedies for Vibrant Health with Shivani Gupta
https://becomingelli.com/natural-remedies-for-vibrant-health-with-shivani-gupta/Jill and Chris speak with Dr. Shivani Gupta, who has practiced Ayurvedic medicine for over 20 years and is an expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices to help our bodies achieve equilibrium. She has both a Masters and Ph.D. in Ayurvedic studies. When opioids, muscle relaxers, and injections only worsened a sports injury, Shivani decided to rebuild her body naturally. She created her own line of natural ayurvedic supplements when she failed to find an effective natural product on the market. She applied this approach to healing a leaky gut and an...
2023-06-27
56 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Ninja Warrior and Swimmer Ginny MacColl
In episode 132 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50, Jill and Chris talk with 71 year old American Ninja Warrior Ginny MacColl. Ginny is an actress, dancer, and competitive athlete in both Ninja and swimming. She began her career in NYC as a dancer in the hit Broadway show, Pippin, in 1973; then transitioned into the commercial world and did over 100 national and regional commercials throughout the 70s and 80s. After a 20-year hiatus to raise her family, Ginny rekindled her acting career recently in Southport, NC in commercials, and film, and began strength training for American Ninja...
2023-06-13
52 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Aging Youthfully with Joanna Bowen
In episode 131, Jill and Chris talk with Joanna Bowen, Certified Nutritional Practitioner. She is the founder of the Younger With Food community and creator of The AGEless Method, a program that empowers women to rewind their cellular aging clock by using diet and lifestyle habits so they can reclaim the resilient body, healthy brain, glowing skin, and youthful energy of their prime. A graduate of the University of Waterloo, The Institute of Holistic Nutrition and the Functional Nutritional Alliance, Joanna has pursued additional training in culinary genomics, and is a licensed Facelift Diet Coach through the Academy o...
2023-05-23
1h 05
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Original Strength with Dani Almeyda
One of our Becoming Elli private Facebook group members, Diane Allen, has been following a program for two years called Original Strength, that she says is making a huge difference to women over 50. She introduced us to Dani Almeyda who owns a local gym and a national certified program. Dani Almeyda has worked in the health and fitness industry for the last 12 years. Throughout her whole life, health and wellness have had a major influence on her life. Whether it was from her experience as collegiate athlete, as a Director of Campus Recreation, or as a Fitness...
2023-05-09
52 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
The Best Shape of Her Life with Laurie LeBlanc
Jill and Chris first met Laurie LeBlanc when she joined the Becoming Elli Facebook group last year. She lives in Ontario, Canada and recently retired from a rewarding 35-year career with the Ontario Public Sector. For the last ten years she held various Deputy Minister positions, leading complex departments including the Ministries of Transportation, Training, Colleges and Universities, Municipal Affairs, Housing, and Aboriginal Affairs. She has been the recipient of several awards, including being named one of the top 75 alumni of Carleton University’s school of public policy. While Laurie enjoyed her career, she is th...
2023-04-25
59 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Midlife Mastery with Linda Stephens
In episode 128, Jill and Chris talk with Linda Stephens, a nutrition, health and fitness professional whose primary focus is working with midlife women, over 40/50 and beyond to help them achieve confidence, exude sexiness and feel comfortable in their own skin again. Her motto is, “midlife should be the bridge to your new life.” Linda has developed a comprehensive 6 week program taught virtually to women around the globe called “Midlife Mastery”. Linda guides women by educating them on how their bodies change in midlife. Women involved in the program learn cutting edge, science backed data for hormone balance, longevity, m...
2023-04-11
54 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Eat and Flourish with Mary Beth Albright
In episode 127, Jill and Chris talk with Mary Beth Albright, the author of Eat & Flourish, How Food Supports Emotional Well Being. She is a food expert with broad experience, from food attorney to being a finalist on Food Network Star, where she competed on Iron Chef America. Her passion for good food grew from her mentor, Surgeon General C. Everett Koop who she worked with for 15 years. Afterwards, Mary Beth advised on food systems and managed a White House initiative. She completed L'Academie de Cuisine's two-semester culinary course in Bethesda, MD. Mary Beth is a wr...
2023-03-28
47 min
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Small Simple Changes with Hope Zvara
In episode 126, Jill and Chris talk with Hope Zvara, a yoga, movement, and lifestyle expert and CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga. She has helped change thousands of lives over the last 20 years using her simple step-by-step strategies and what she calls her "yoga toolbox" encouraging others that they can feel better wherever you are with small simple changes. She helps truck drivers go from a sedentary lifestyle to feeling good again with small simple changes from the cab of the truck. Although she works with a lot of men, she spent the first 18 years of her career...
2023-03-14
45 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Food Confidence with Danielle Omar
In episode 125, Chris and Jill talk with Danielle Omar, an Integrative Culinary Dietitian, lifestyle medicine expert, herbalist, and best-selling author of the Super Green Smoothies cookbook. A passionate food and nutrition educator, her expert advice has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Buzzfeed.com, Fitness, Shape, and Women’s Health magazine, as well as national television, including The Food Network and NBC Primetime. Through her group-focused nutrition programs and private coaching practice at foodconfidence.com, Danielle has supported thousands of busy women on their journey to becoming their healthiest self. ...
2023-02-28
1h 08
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Champion Race Walker Yolanda Holder
In podcast episode 124, we talked with Champion Race Walker Yolanda Holder. We heard her interviewed on a podcast a few years ago and were so amazed by her that we’ve wanted to have her as a guest on our podcast ever since. Yolanda Holder, 64 years young, is a professional Ultra Marathon Walker. She’s a 2X Guinness World Record holder for the “Most Marathons Completed in a Calendar Years”, finishing 106 marathons/ultras in 2010 and breaking her own record in 2012 finishing 120 marathons/ultras. In 2019 Yolanda became the oldest person to earn a US Race Walk Centurion #94 by race wal...
2023-02-14
1h 04
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Necessary Nutrition with Robin Allen
Robin Allen is a nutritionist passionate about helping women over 40 understand the best practices for longevity. She is the founder of Necessary Nutrition, Inc and the creator of the Necessary Nutrition brand of Vitamin D3. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Las Vegas, Nevada (1996), and her Master’s from the University of Redlands (2001) and an additional nutrition certification from the Global College of Natural Medicine (2008). Robin encourages people to see food and nutrition as the way to fight obesity, illness and disease. She has been featured on CNN Headline News, and count...
2023-01-24
1h 16
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Wellness through Movement with Shebah Carfagna
In episode 122, Jill and Chris talk with Shebah Carfagna, an age-defying health, wellness and fitness professional with more than 27 years of training experience. Shebah is well known for her commitment to her clients and their lifelong wellness journey. Shebah has been a loyal fitness devotee for many years as a means to manage life stress and the responsibility of raising a special needs child. Realizing the importance of exercise as medicine for her autistic son and other special needs constituents, Shebah founded Panache Fitness Company in 2005 to offer these groups health and wellness opportunities.
2023-01-10
56 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
End of 2022 with Chris and Jill
In this episode, Chris and Jill reflect on 2022, books read,inspiring podcast guests interviewed and healthy eating tips mentioned throughout the year. We discussed a variety of topics including: Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspe Our number 2 ranking in the 15 best Women’s Fitness podcasts article. Food prepping ideas and recipes to get more protein. Ideas from of the inspiring guests we talked with during 2022. To get links and find out more, visit our website at Becoming Elli.
2022-12-27
46 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Ultra Trail Runner Brenda Bland
Jill and Chris met Brenda Bland in the Becoming Elli Facebook group and knew she should be on the podcast. Brenda Bland is an endurance athlete who has been running, hiking and biking most of her life. She took up running longer (for fun) in the late 90’s while helping her teenage daughter get more fit and healthy. Running her first ultra in 2003 at age 44, Brenda has run dozens of ultras all over the US, which is one of her favorite types of road tripping. Brenda considers herself an average runner and has worked hard to...
2022-12-13
48 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Nutrition Mechanic with Dina Griffin
In episode 119, Jill and Chris speak with Dina Griffin, a Sports Performance Dietitian with a passion for optimizing women's health and providing personalized nutrition to endurance athletes. Dina Griffin, MS, RDN, CSSD is the owner and founder of The Nutrition Mechanic, a nutrition coaching and resource company based out of Boulder, Colorado. As a Sport and Performance Dietitian, Dina works with all levels of adult endurance athletes to optimize health, vitality, and performance. She blends science-based and evidence-informed strategies along with “real life” considerations to devise personalized and sustainable nutrition plans. Dina has a pa...
2022-11-22
53 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Fitness, Health and Mindset with Brian Keane
In episode 118, Jill and Chris talk with Brian Keane, an online personal trainer, nutritionist and best selling author. Over the past seven years, Brian has gone from working full time as a school teacher to one of Ireland's and the UK’s leading thought leaders on all things health, fitness and nutrition. Brian is the author of two best sellers: The Fitness Mindset and Rewire Your Mindset. On top of his ever-growing social media platforms, with over half a million followers, he also hosts one of the world’s top health podcasts which is regularly featured #1 on the iT...
2022-11-08
52 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
You are the Expert of You with Traci Fisher
In episode 117 Jill and Chris talk with Traci Fisher, the Founder and Chief Creation Officer of The Wellness Coach, LLC. She is a certified Health and Wellness Coach, motivational speaker, corporate wellness trainer, frequent media guest, managing director of two health and wellness companies based in Cleveland, Ohio, and a mother of three. Traci began her leadership training as a cadet at West Point, The United States Military Academy. She is a former US Army captain & helicopter pilot. After leaving the military she started her career in the fitness and wellness industry. She created Live Act...
2022-10-25
1h 01
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Intermittent Fasting Insider with Ellen Britt
Jill and Chris talk with Dr. Ellen Britt, an intermittent fasting expert. Ellen is the co-founder and principal writer of The Intermittent Fasting Insider, a bimonthly newsletter that brings her audience the most compelling developments in intermittent fasting as well as innovation in practices that can be stacked with IF. She also co-facilitates with her colleague Denise Wakeman an 1800 member free Facebook group for entrepreneurs interested in intermittent fasting, as well as their latest paid membership project, The Longevity Experience. Ellen has over two decades of experience as a PA in emergency and occupational medicine...
2022-10-11
48 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Weight Loss after 50 with Lisa Swanson
In episode number 115, Chris and Jill speak with Lisa Swanson, a sought-after expert who helps women over 50 crush their weight loss goals in a naturally progressive way that boosts metabolism, burns belly fat and keeps it off. Through her signature B.A.S.E. model, combining fitness, nutrition and mindset, women over 50 get the results they have been struggling to get on their own without deprivation diets or hours in the gym. She teaches her clients how to enjoy the journey and let go of limiting beliefs that may hold them back.; Lisa i...
2022-09-27
1h 00
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Sharing Love of Tennis with Katie Orlando
In episode 114, Jill and Chris talk with Katie Orlando, a professional tennis player. Katie played college tennis at the University of Akron where she was All MAC Conference in 1993 and now is in the University of Akron’s Sports Hall of Fame. In August 2022, she was inducted into the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Midwest Hall of Fame. Katie was also named the 2019 USPTA Midwest Professional of the Year. She is currently the Tennis Director at Towpath Tennis Center in Akron, Ohio. Katie is sponsored by Wilson for racquets. She has won numerous awards fo...
2022-09-13
42 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Not Your Average Runner with Jill Angie
In episode 113, Jill and Chris interview certified running coach and personal trainer Jill Angie. Jill Angie is the author of the book, Not Your Average Runner; Why You’re Not Too Fat to Run and the Skinny on How to Start Today. She has also published 5K and Half Marathon training plans for beginning runners. She hosts the "Not Your Average Runner" podcast and website to show that runners come in all shapes, sizes, and speeds. Jill and her coaches help women to start running or to improve their running. See more at our w...
2022-08-23
41 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
FAQ Ask Us Anything with Chris and Jill
In episode 112, Chris and Jill answer frequently asked questions from listeners and women over 50 in the Becoming Elli Community. In this episode we discuss: Getting started with Strength Training The importance of Light and Sleep Recipes for Sheet Pan Dinners, Instant Pot, Grilling Summer Exercise For links referenced in our discussion, visit our website at Becoming Elli.
2022-08-09
32 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Taking Responsibility for Your Life with Renée Suzanne
In episode 111, Taking Responsibility for Your Life, Jill and Chris talk with Coach Renée Suzanne about self love, persistence, and self confidence. Her coaching principles for improved dating reach into many areas of life. Renée Suzanne helps women over 40 start dating better men immediately so they can meet and marry the man of their dreams. She is the creator of the COURTED method, a process that helps women date in order to create the lasting connection they really want. More info and links at our Becoming Elli website.
2022-07-26
53 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Daily Habit Change with Colette Harris
In episode 110. Jill and Chris talk with Colette Harris about how she transformed her health and body with nutrition and lifestyle changes. After she was diagnosed with Lipoedema and Fibromyalgia, Colette searched for recovery beyond pain medications. She made a series of daily habit changes over the course of several years to eliminate refined carbohydrates and sugar. She tells about her experience in reducing inflammation, eliminating pain and finding a healthy lifestyle. "Making small habit changes each day add up to BIG change." Colette is a health coach who lives in...
2022-07-12
1h 02
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Rock Climbing and Yoga with Carol Simpson
In episode 109, Jill and Chris speak with Carol Simpson. Even at well past 70, she continues to rock climb and practice yoga. She's overcome several health issues and is an inspiration to many women over 50. More info at our website: Becoming Elli.
2022-06-28
52 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Say Yes - The Amazing Adventures of Deirdre Hewitson
In episode 108, Jill and Chris talk with Deirdre Hewitson, who says ‘yes’ to pretty much any opportunity or adventure that comes her way. Deirdre Hewitson is a freelance photographer, editor, and writer who lives in Cape Town, South Africa. We learned about her because one of our Becoming Elli members (who lives in Norway) posted that Deidre is her hero. Over the years. Deirdre has taken up scuba diving, bicycle racing, water skiing, paragliding, white water rafting, and running. Now, at 61, and about ten marathons later, she has added trail running, climbing, hiking and yoga to t...
2022-06-14
1h 01
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Bicycling All 50 States with Joyce Guenther
In Episode 107, Jill and Chris talk with Joyce Guenther who has ridden her bicycle in all 50 states of the USA. Jill met Joyce in high school and they ended up at the same college together. Years later they reconnected on Facebook. Joyce has completed bike rides in all 50 states and has turned her attention to Europe. She is a member of our private Becoming Elli Facebook Group. Her education was in the sciences. She worked in business for many years and then ran her husband’s medical office. She lives with her husband in...
2022-05-24
51 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
12 Tips to Get More Protein
In episode 106 Jill and Chris discuss the importance of protein in the diet, especially for women over 50. They offer12 different ways to get more protein in your diet. When doing meal planning first figure out the proteins, then adjust for the veggies. Precook protein in a crockpot so you have a lot available ahead of time. Refrigerate to add to other meals. Precook quinoa when doing meal prep. Easy to sneak it into soups, salad, other meals. 20 grams of protein per serving If you are avoiding dairy use plant protein soy- based proteins like tofu tempeh lentils and...
2022-05-10
29 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Hormone Health and Menopause with Karen Martel
Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and women’s weight loss expert. Karen is the host of the top-rated women’s health podcast The Other Side of Weight Loss where she helps women to unlock the mysteries of female fat loss and hormone imbalance. After struggling with her own health issues, Karen was determined to bring her knowledge to others with a bold new approach to women’s hormone health and weight management. Karen’s passion lies in helping women balance and optimize their hormones in peri- and post menopause and breakthr...
2022-04-26
58 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Find Your Tribe with Jone Carpenter
Originally from rural southeastern Ohio, Jonella Carpenter, known as Jone, is both a mother and grandmother. She can often be found walking, running, or hiking in her local parks in all kinds of weather. Her attraction to the outdoors started when she was a kid (even the outdoor chores were fun for her) and grew as she became an adult. In 2008, a friend suggested that Jone run a half marathon, and though she didn’t know what she was in for, she has never been afraid of a challenge. She toed the blue line of the Akron Ma...
2022-04-12
47 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
The Path of Yoga and Mediation with Julie Norman
In episode 103, Jill and Chris talk with Julie Norman, a wellness and equine specialist, about her path of Yoga and meditation. Julie Norman delights in guiding others in experiences that foster growth and healing from a place of self-love. She believes this is essential for both individual and community wellness. Her career as a registered dietitian in eating disorders treatment and her own recovery inspired the creation of Body Karma Healing (BKH), her signature program that guides women to peace with their bodies and food for authentic self-empowerment. She’s the author of two books; Po...
2022-03-22
1h 09
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Swimming Coach Amanda Boswell
In episode 102, Jill and Chris talk with swimming coach Amanda Boswell. Amanda is a lifelong swimmer and coach who helps people learn to love the water and gain confidence in their swimming ability. She works with people of all ages and different levels of swimming experience. Amanda's clients have goals ranging from learning how to swim to training for triathlons. She competed in swimming through high school, but an injury kept her from moving onto college competition. During college Amanda began coaching and found that she loved being involved in the sport from a different p...
2022-03-08
1h 04
Fit Strong Women Over 50
This is 50 with Angie Jackson
In episode 101, Jill and Chris talk with Angie Jackson about learning to swim and becoming at triathlete at age 50. Five years ago, Angie decided to become a runner and then a triathlete. She tells us how she’s worked hard to learn to swim, bike, and run. When she started her swim lessons again, Angie hired a triathlon Coach Morgon Latimore and successfully trained for and completed a Sprint, Olympic, and Half Distance Triathlon. Angie Jackson has three adult children, and she is Mimi to her two grandchildren. Angie is a nurse and wo...
2022-02-22
51 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Lifting for Fit Strong Women Over 50
In episode 100, Jill and Chris review what they have learned during the past 100 episodes. Many topics have been covered, but what really stands out is the importance of strength training. In this episode, Jill and Chris discuss the "whys" and "hows" of lifting and include clips from past episodes featuring interviews with: Maria Stahdelman Brian Kennell Pam Semanik and Angie Ridgel Gail Lind Nia Shanks Holly Perkins Marcia Kadens Tammy White Brenda O'Hara Pam Sherman and more!! Visit our website for links: https://www.becomingelli.com/lifting-for-fit-strong-women-over-50
2022-02-08
44 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Ditch the Diet Culture with Cindy Dallow
In episode 99, Jill and Chris talk with Cindy Dallow, PhD, RD, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She has worked in the field of nutrition and fitness for 30 years and enjoys training and competing in marathons and triathlons. A USAT Certified Triathlon Coach, she is a 5-time Ironman finisher and has completed 12 marathons. Cindy helps women learn about nutrition, fitness, intuitive eating and how we can live our best lives during and after menopause. She works with woman in mid-life to gain more energy, strength, and fitness (without dieting), to...
2022-01-25
57 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
2022 Three Words Podcast
In episode 98 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 Podcast, Chris and Jill talk about the three focus words that each of them have selected for inspiration during 2022. Both agree that new year's resolutions can be easily discarded. Instead, they chose to focus on a keyword that helps them to remember their intentions for the year. Perhaps you also use three words? Leave a message on the website at Becoming Elli (https://www.becomingelli.com/2022-three-words) to share with other fit strong women over 50.
2022-01-11
21 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Lift to Get Lean with Holly Perkins
In episode 97, Jill and Chris talk with Holly Perkins, a women’s strength expert, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and the author of Lift to Get Lean. Holly Perkins helps women create the body they need to keep up with the life they love, through her proven system of strength training and intentional nutrition. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from The Pennsylvania State University. Holly has worked with many famous people and celebrities, even a presidential candidate! Her advice is frequently featured in Wo...
2021-12-28
1h 06
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Living Energized and Nourished with Amanda Nighbert
In episode 96 Jill and Chris interview Amanda Nighbert, a registered dietitian who specializes in weight loss nutrition. She is also an avid fitness enthusiast. Amanda is passionate about empowering people to break the all or nothing mindset. She wants us to find how to make changes that are sustainable and let us find long term weight loss success. She has worked in the weight loss field for over 19 years to help thousands of people reach their wellness goals, but is a strong believer that dieting is temporary and it is more important to focus on...
2021-12-14
58 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Live Your Dreams with Ultra Kayaker Traci Lynn Martin
In episode 95, Chris and Jill talk with Ultra Kayaker Traci Lynn Martin. who is a Guinness world record holder as the fastest solo female to kayak the entire Mississippi River at 55 days, 8 hours, and 17 minutes. The previous fastest time for a solo female was 61 days. Besides conquering the Mississippi River, Traci Lynn has circumnavigated Lake Huron, Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, the 3 largest lakes in North America - over 3000 miles paddled. Traci Lynn, a 54-year-old nurse from Kansas City Missouri, has a medical diagnosis of Rheumatoid Autoimmune disease. She wants to inspire other people with...
2021-11-23
1h 07
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Healing Through Better Sleep with Karese Laguerre
In episode 94, Jill and Chris talk with Karese Laguerre, an Orofacial Myologist about improving sleep and breathing with myofunctional therapy. Karese Laguerre, like many parents, suffered in silence while her children struggled with the symptoms of undiagnosed sleep and breathing issues. One visit to a pediatric dentist changed the trajectory of their lives. Already a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), Karese, trained with Sandra Holtzman, Lois Laynee and Sarah Hornsby to establish her orofacial myology knowledge. With this initial training and numerous others, in a few short years she has not only resolved all her children's issues, but...
2021-11-09
38 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Improving Brain Health with Dr. Angela Ridgel
In Episode 93, Jill and Chris talk with Dr. Angela Ridgel, a Professor in Exercise Physiology and the Associate Director of the Brain Health Research Institute at Kent State University. Her research focuses on how exercise and movement therapy improves brain health and function in older adults and those with neurological disorders. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from The College of William and Mary, a Master's degree in Biology at Villanova University and her PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Marshall University. Dr. Ridgel completed her Post-Doctoral training at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland...
2021-10-26
32 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Athletes and Menopause with Pam Semanik
In Episode 92, Jill and Chris talk with Pam Semanik, a coach who specializes in creating training programs for Masters Women athletes. She is a coach at Stelleri Performance Training, an endurance coaching group based in Northeast Ohio. For over 7 years, Pam has been coaching athletes to achieve their goals in running, cycling, and Multisport events, as well as in maintaining and improving general fitness. Pam specializes in coaching athletes who are in the menopause transition and post-menopausal athletes who want to compete at their highest level. She is passionate about helping...
2021-10-12
1h 00
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Get off the Couch with Shawn Tegtmeier
In Episode 91, Jill and Chris talk with Shawn Tegtmeier, a former chain smoking couch potato, now a full time personal trainer with several certifications and a published author. She lives in the "Chicagoland" area with her husband and two dogs. In her off time she enjoys running, reading, putzing around the yard and simply enjoying time with her two adult sons. During the podcast we discussed: How she started with her health changes How she maintains her weight loss How she managed to quit smoking What motivate her to stay fit and healthy? Her...
2021-09-28
44 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Eating on the Go - 90
In episode 90, join Jill and Chris as they talk about eating on the go, meal prep and how they substitute to lower the simple carbs, up the complex carbs and increase their protein intake. Some of the things we discuss. Spaghetti with chick pea pasta Adding crunch to tuna salad Plan easy healthy grab and go's Quinoa with chicken stock Frozen berries in Greek yogurt The best cauliflower pizza crust (according to Chris) Heart of Palm pasta from Trader Joe's Spice it up with Old Bay and Everything but the Bagel We'd love to hear your secrets...
2021-09-14
22 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Stroke Forward with Marcia Moran
In episode 89, Jill and Chris talk with Marcia Moran, author of Stroke Forward. In 2014, at age 54 Marcia was a successful entrepreneur, owned a business consulting practice and was going strong. Suddenly, she suffered a major stroke. Marcia worked for several years to become whole. Over time she learned to walk again, but Marcia struggled with aphasia, a language disorder. In August 2017 she discovered a technological breakthrough that minimized her speaking disability. Marcia created Stroke FORWARD because she felt there is a need to share hope to stroke survivors and their caretakers. Learning to become her...
2021-08-24
38 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Make Fitness a Priority with Chad Austin
Chad Austin has been a leader in the fitness industry since 2003. He is the owner of Priority Fitness in Overland Park, KS, and is also the author of the book series, “Make Fitness A Priority.” Chad is a regular fitness and wellness guest expert for local and national media. He was the host of the talk radio show, “Be Fit...For Life”, and has been featured on over 20 podcasts. Chad helps his clients stop constantly starting over and instead find long term fitness success. His goal is to help you find a plan that you can use immediat...
2021-08-10
41 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Triathlon Fanatic and World Record Holder Susan Haag
In episode 87, Jill and Chris talk with triathlon fanatic and world record holder Susan Haag. Susan is an attorney who lives in Jacksonville, Florida. She has been running triathlons since 1990 and Ironman races since 2002. Susan Haag is the 1st woman in the world to complete 100 '140.6' races, what’s often called an Ironman distance. An Ironman race is a triathlon consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bicycle ride and a 26.22-mile run. Susan's currently at 125 & has more on the calendar. During law school, Susan joined a gym and started working out, running, and biking. Af...
2021-07-27
1h 14
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Fit After 50 Forever with Lisa Bartlett
In episode 86, Jill and Chris talk with Lisa Bartlett about her running, health challenges and how she stays fit after 50. Lisa Bartlett is an active member of the Becoming Elli community. Last year she began to tell us about training for a marathon but then she ended up having to run it virtually because of the pandemic. She persisted and ran the race and even won first place in her age group. Lisa Bartlett is a 53-year old mom to a 10-year old daughter and special needs teenager, and has a busy real...
2021-07-13
57 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Healthy Aging with Gail Lind
In episode 85 Jill and Chris interview Gail Lind, who at age 65 discovered she had a passion for lifting weights, became a personal trainer and class instructor at Anytime Fitness in Alabama at 70 years old. Gail offers insights and inspiration to women in the second half of their life. We discuss: Benefits of getting fit How it changes aging How she started What inspires her to keep it up More info at https://www.becomingelli.com/aging-strong
2021-06-22
54 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
10 Tips for Healthy Eating Motivation
Set a Goal Anticipate your weaknesses Plan your food Prepare and Prep ahead Weigh and track progress Swap out for healthier choices Find a friend/community Keep it simple Make routines Use a mantra See more info at https://www.BecomingElli.com/healthy-eating-motivation
2021-06-08
27 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Healthy Living 2021 with Chris and Jill
In episode 83 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast Chris and Jill talk about their dogs, fitness and eating as part of Healthy Living 2021. Topics covered: dogs and walking to get more steps strength training at the gym healthy eating the veggie challenge 2021 effective sleep routines
2021-05-25
26 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50
Nutrition for Women Over 50 with Kristin Kirkpatrick
In episode 82, Jill and Chris talk with Kristin Kirkpatrick, President of KAK, Consulting, LLC and a dietitian and consultant of Wellness Nutrition Services at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a best-selling author, an experienced presenter, and an award winning Dietitian. More detail: Becoming Elli
2021-05-11
1h 05
Keto Woman
Jill McCauslin & Chris Brown - Fit & Strong Over 50
Daisy's latest extraordinary women, Jill and Chris, talk about how their shared love for exercise and the community they have built for women over 50 - Becoming Elli. They also have a podcast called Fit, Strong Women Over 50. You can find more information about this episode in the show notes at: https://ketowomanpodcast.com/138. If you have enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave me a review on iTunes and the Keto Woman Podcast Facebook page. It really helps new people hear about the podcast. https://www.facebook.com/KetoWomanPodcast/ If you want to get in touch because you have an...
2020-06-13
49 min