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Moving through Midlife | Helping Midlife Women Move Better and Feel Better163 | Simple Strategies to Relieve Upper Back Pain through Habit StackingSend us a textImagine a life free from the nagging pain of a stiff neck and aching upper back. Join me, Courtney, your guide and personal trainer, as we explore actionable strategies to combat the discomfort that plagues our modern sedentary lifestyles. We’ll uncover how everyday activities like desk work and driving can sneakily influence our posture, leading to that persistent muscle tension. Together, we'll practice envisioning a string pulling from the crown of your head to correct forward head posture—a simple yet powerful tool towards achieving better alignment and easing muscle stress....2024-10-2822 minMoving through Midlife | Helping Midlife Women Move Better and Feel Better162 | Midlife Movement Made EasySend us a textEver felt that exercise is more of a chore than a celebration of movement? Join me, Courtney, as I promise to reshape the way you think about staying active, especially during midlife. Let's transform exercise from a grueling duty into joyful moments that nourish both your body and spirit. We'll explore nurturing movements that seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing your health, longevity, and overall well-being through techniques like habit stacking and movement snacks. Discover the extraordinary power of quick, five-minute workouts that fit into even the busiest of schedules. These s...2024-10-2128 minMoving through Midlife | Helping Midlife Women Move Better and Feel Better154 | Don't Overcomplicate Weight Loss: Three Things to Focus on Right Now to See ResultsSend us a textWhat if the key to better health in midlife is simply slowing down? Join me, Courtney, on this episode of Moving Through Midlife, where we unlock the transformative power of simplifying your wellness strategies. We'll explore how being intentional in three areas—slowing down, moving more, and being present—can transition you from a state of stress to a state of relaxation. This shift not only enhances nutrient absorption and muscle activation but also allows you to fully enjoy your meals, workouts, and everyday interactions. I'll share practical tips for incorporating more movement into...2024-08-1920 minMoving through Midlife | Helping Midlife Women Move Better and Feel Better152 | Transform your Health Through Mindful and Sensory Eating with Chef BarrySend us a textCan you truly transform your eating habits by simply paying more attention to your food? Join me, Courtney, on this enlightening episode of Moving Through Midlife, as I sit down with Chef James Barry, the esteemed private chef and visionary behind Eat Pluck, to uncover the secrets of mindful eating. Chef Barry brings to light the contrast between our modern, often confusing dietary landscape and the wisdom of our ancestors. We discuss how understanding and reconnecting with our body's natural cues can lead to significantly better health outcomes, particularly during the critical transitions...2024-07-2958 minMoving through Midlife | Helping Midlife Women Move Better and Feel Better150 | Stay Active in Midlife with Better Ankle Movement: Movement SnackSend us a textImagine you're walking confidently through your golden years, free from the fear of falls and injuries. That's not just a dream; it's a reality you can achieve by focusing on one crucial area: your ankles. Join me, Courtney, on this episode of Moving Through Midlife, as I share a deeply personal story about a family member's fall that underscores the undeniable value of ankle mobility and strength. We'll dive into a practical, step-by-step exercise you can start right from your chair, designed to improve your ankle health and enhance your stability. By prioritizing...2024-07-0109 minMoving through Midlife | Helping Midlife Women Move Better and Feel Better130 | Destress with this one Relaxing Move: Movement SnackSend us a textDiscover the little-known secret to transforming your midlife experience with something as simple as 'movement snacks'—daily exercises that promise to rejuvenate both body and mind. As your movement guru, I, Courtney, will share the power of stacking these small, healthy habits to boost your energy and make every day more fulfilling. Together, we'll explore the journey of self-care and how it leads to a more serene and satisfying life.In this episode, we'll discuss a restorative technique, straight from the insights of Jill Miller's 'Body by Breath,' designed to co...2024-01-2206 minMoving through Midlife | Helping Midlife Women Move Better and Feel Better129 | Turning Goals into Achievable StepsSend us a textEver feel like your get-up-and-go got up and went without you? You're not alone in your midlife motivational drought, but I'm here to share a secret: it's action that sparks motivation, not the other way around. Join me, Courtney, as we tackle the daunting peaks of our ambitions by scaling them down into manageable foothills. It's goal refinement time, and we're zooming in on a single aspiration, giving it the one-month royal treatment it deserves. With a personal strategy session that outlines mini-milestones and preps for potential hurdles (and a handy goal-setting worksheet...2024-01-1514 minMoving through Midlife | Helping Midlife Women Move Better and Feel Better128 | The Power of Tiny Changes for Midlife Health with Michelle BazinetSend us a textHave you ever chuckled at the simplicity of a habit that could change your life? Join me, Courtney, and the exceptional Michelle, a health and wellness coach illuminating the path through midlife. Together, we unwrap the secrets of 'laughable habits'—those small yet mighty steps that dissolve the overwhelm plaguing many women in their 40s and 50s. Michelle's quarter-century of wisdom shines a light on setting achievable goals, cultivating gratitude, and embracing mindfulness in everyday life, turning daunting transformations into delightful journeys of self-care and empowerment.As your guide through the tr...2024-01-0837 minMoving through Midlife | Helping Midlife Women Move Better and Feel Better127 | The Power of Consistency in Achieving Weight Loss GoalsSend us a textAre you genuinely ready to redefine your relationship with your body and your understanding of weight loss? Settle in, because that's what we're about to do. I'm Courtney, your guide, personal trainer, and movement specialist. We're going to start by asking the hard question - why do you want to lose weight? Your answer to this question will be the bedrock of your weight loss journey. Let's walk this path together, examining my Transform coaching program, where a commitment to consistency can lead to a weight loss of 1-2 pounds per week. This...2024-01-0116 minMoving through Midlife | Helping Midlife Women Move Better and Feel Better122 | Gain Core Strength in Midlife: Discover the Power of Breathing TechniquesSend us a textReady to unlock the secret to a stronger and healthier core at midlife? Join me, Courtney, your personal trainer and movement specialist, as we venture into the transformative world of core strengthening exercises. In this riveting episode, we breathe new life into your fitness routine, exploring three vital breathing techniques - 30-60 breathing, back breathing, and 90-90 breathing. Discover the role these methods play in exercises like bridging and basic ab workouts. If you're struggling with diastasis recti, I've got exclusive tips for you too! Check out the accompany blog link for visual...2023-11-1312 minMoving through Midlife | Helping Midlife Women Move Better and Feel Better121 | Minimizing Lower Belly Pooch through Posture and Breathing TechniquesSend us a textDo you ever feel that your lower belly pooch is becoming more noticeable as you age, especially postpartum or during perimenopause? Ever wonder how your posture and breathing are deeply connected to it? You'll be surprised to discover the significant link between posture, breathing, and abdominal strength, and how mastering these can help you minimize that 'low belly pooch'. I, Courtney, a personal trainer and movement specialist, will guide you with my techniques that will not only help you breathe more efficiently but also actively work your magic on your pelvic floor muscles.2023-11-0614 minMoving through Midlife | Helping Midlife Women Move Better and Feel Better120 | Beyond 'No Pain, No Gain': Embracing a Balanced Workout RegimeSend us a textEver felt like you're spinning your wheels in the gym, going all out but not seeing the results you want? You might be falling into the trap of overtraining, a common pitfall in the quest for fitness. Join me, Courtney, your personal trainer and movement specialist, as we unpack why 'no pain, no gain' isn't always the best mantra. We'll delve into the science behind overexertion and how it leads to cortisol overload, causing fatigue, soreness and a plateau in your fitness progress. In this episode, we'll be pioneering a new path to...2023-10-3011 minMoving through Midlife | Helping Midlife Women Move Better and Feel Better114 | 3 Tips to Help your Child Eat Their VeggiesSend us a textWhat if there was a simple, fun and colorful way to ensure your family is getting all the essential nutrients they need? Tune in as Courtney, a health coach and founder of FormFit, enlightens us on how to 'eat the rainbow'. She highlights the distinct nutrients and benefits provided by different colored fruits and vegetables - red tomatoes for their cancer-protective properties, blueberries and eggplants for heart health, and much more. Learn about the educational value of discussing food benefits and the joy of creatively presenting meals.Courtney also shares her...2023-09-1115 minMoving through Midlife | Helping Midlife Women Move Better and Feel Better108 | The Reality of Perimenopause: A Conversation with Dr StephanieSend us a textLet's pause a moment and truly face the unspoken truth—perimenopause is a new conversation we need to have. And it's not just about hot flashes or missing periods. Join me, Courtney, as I converse with Dr. Stephanie, a doctor of pharmacy and an expert in perimenopause, who generously shares her wisdom, gleaned from personal experience and professional training. Learn why this phase isn't the end of life as we know it, but rather a transformative time that moves generations forward.Navigating the tides of anxiety and depression during menopause can be...2023-07-3136 min