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Asking for a Friend - Health, Fitness & Personal Growth Tips for Women in MidlifeEp.153 Transform Your Walk, Transform Your Health: The Science Behind Better MovementThink you know how to walk? Think again.In this episode of Asking for a Friend, I’m joined by international health expert Joanna Hall, founder of the WalkActive Method. Joanna reveals how improving your walking technique can dramatically boost posture, joint health, hormone balance, and even cognitive function—all especially important in midlife.With 30+ years in sports science, Joanna explains how most of us are walking inefficiently, reinforcing poor movement patterns and joint strain. Her science-backed method helps women over 40 engage the right muscles, impr...2025-04-2255 minAsking for a Friend - Health, Fitness & Personal Growth Tips for Women in MidlifeEp.146 Nourish Your Journey: A Fresh Start After 50 with Michele FolanHello there, ladies! It's Michele here, your 60-something guide to health after the big 5-0. In today's episode, we're having a good old chat about taking care of ourselves in these golden years.Listen, I know what you're going through. Those hormones playing musical chairs, feeling like your muscles are on vacation, and all those "experts" telling you what to do—it's enough to make your head spin! I've been there too, and that's why I'm sitting in this chair today talking to you.We're going to break down intermittent fasting into bite-sized pieces that ma...2025-03-0321 minAsking for a Friend - Health, Fitness & Personal Growth Tips for Women in MidlifeEp.137 Michele Folan on Unlocking Midlife Metabolism, GLP-1 Insights, and Sustainable Fat LossIt's me speaking with you this week offering my perspective on midlife health, focusing on building long-term vitality through strength training, mindful eating, and sustainable lifestyle changes. It's time to ditch the quick-fix mentality and embrace lasting results. Together, we'll explore the importance of being mindful about sugar consumption, the crucial role that muscle plays in metabolism, and the often-overlooked implications of relying on medications for weight loss.We dive into the unique challenges women face during midlife and how to navigate them with confidence and clarity. One of the key topics we cover is the importance...2025-01-0129 min