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Menopause, Melanin & Aging Like A QueenEpisode 56 - Running on Empty? Energy and MenopauseSend us a textIn this powerful and validating episode, we dive into one of the most common (and overlooked) struggles women face during perimenopause and menopause: chronic fatigue and low energy.If you're constantly asking yourself, "Why am I so tired even when I’m doing all the right things?"—this episode is for you.We explore:How the loss of progesterone and estrogen disrupts sleep and stress regulationWhy managing cortisol becomes harder in midlifeThe emotional and mental toll of the midlife ment...2025-07-2817 minMenopause, Melanin & Aging Like A QueenEpisode 55 - Menopause and Heart DiseaseSend us a text🔍 Episode Summary:In this powerful episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most overlooked — and urgent — health issues affecting women in midlife: heart disease.Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women — and that your risk climbs significantly during perimenopause and menopause? Most of us aren’t warned about this. But with changing hormones, rising stress, and evolving roles in midlife, it’s a conversation we need to be having loudly and often.We explore:💔 W...2025-07-2115 minMenopause, Melanin & Aging Like A QueenEpisode 54 - Why I Changed the Way I Train (and Maybe Why You Should Too)Send us a textIn this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I changed the way I train—and what it means for you in midlife and menopause.After 24 years as a personal trainer, I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the toxic when it comes to women and fitness. For years, I bought into the idea that smaller was better. I tracked, measured, and judged—my clients and myself. But when perimenopause hit and my body changed, I realized that the old rules no longer served me—or the women I coach.2025-07-1412 minMenopause, Melanin & Aging Like A QueenEpisode 53 - Supplements, Snake Oil and Foundaitons.Send us a textIn this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the supplements I personally take to support my body through menopause. From probiotics to magnesium, omega‑3s to hormone therapy — I walk you through why I take them, what they help with, and how they fit into my overall wellness lifestyle.✨ But let me be clear: I’m not here to prescribe or sell you anything. This episode is not medical advice — just one woman’s real-life experience navigating midlife with intention and curiosity.We also talk about:Why your dig...2025-07-0713 minMenopause, Melanin & Aging Like A QueenEpisode 52 - How To Get Your Summer BodySend us a textIn this bold and honest episode, I break down the myth of the “summer body” and why it’s time we finally let it go. As Gen X women, we were raised in the depths of diet culture—from cabbage soup diets to cardio obsession—and those messages are still echoing in our heads, especially during midlife and menopause.But here’s the truth: Your body is already a summer body. And no, you don’t need more discipline—you need more self-respect, autonomy, and truth.I dive into:T...2025-06-3015 minMenopause, Melanin & Aging Like A QueenEpisode 51 - Muscle, Milestones & Mowing the LawnSend us a text In this power-packed episode, I take you behind the scenes of one of the most exciting (and exhausting!) weeks of my life — and how it reminded me that menopause is not the end, but a bold new beginning.From co-curating the Women’s Healthy Living Show and hosting the High Heels & Hot Flashes stage with my incredible partner, Nadine Woods — to interviewing Canadian media icon Tracy Moore, screening the groundbreaking documentary The M Factor, and celebrating my daughters' graduations in Halifax and Toront...2025-06-2315 minMenopause, Melanin & Aging Like A QueenEpisode 50 - Weighted Vests: Y or No?Send us a textIn this episode, I dive into the rising craze of weighted vests—popular among menopausal and midlife women—but ask: do they really deliver?🔍 What We Cover1. The Trend & Theory Weighted vests are touted for boosting calorie burn and bone strength during simple activities like walking and chores—now a viral staple on social media researchgate.net+12womenshealthmag.com+2news.cuanschutz.edu+22. The ResearchA Wake Forest pilot had participants wear vests 6–10 hours/day during weight loss and fo...2025-06-1616 minMenopause, Melanin & Aging Like A QueenEpisode 49 - Finding Yourself Again After Divorce In MenopauseSend us a textIn this deeply personal and powerful episode, I open up about navigating life after a 30-year relationship and the unexpected journey of rediscovering who I am at 54. Divorce during menopause isn’t something we talk about enough—but it’s happening more than we think. I share my own story of love, loss, pride, grief, and growth—from learning how to use the lawn mower to letting go of the future I once envisioned.You’ll hear about the emotional rollercoaster of becoming single after decades, how menopause compounds the changes we face, a...2025-06-0213 minMenopause, Melanin & Aging Like A QueenEpisode 48 - The MOST Powerful Shift In MenopauseSend us a textIn this powerful episode, we unpack one of the most important—and overlooked—transformations that happens during menopause: the mindset shift.Host [Your Name], menopause health coach and midlife empowerment expert, dives deep into why so many women spend decades chasing smaller bodies in hopes of finally feeling confident, sexy, and at peace—and why that rarely works.You’ll hear raw truths, heartfelt stories (including one about a woman who lost 100 pounds... and her colon), and an empowering call to stop shrinking and start shining.This episode...2025-05-2614 minMenopause, Melanin & Aging Like A QueenEpisode 47 - Why I No Longer Focus on Weight Loss (and Why It’s Time We All Stopped)Send us a textIn this powerful and honest episode, I’m sharing why I’ve completely shifted away from focusing on weight loss in my coaching—and why it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, both for myself and my clients.We, Gen X women, were raised on diet culture. From the 20 Minute Workout to cabbage soup diets, we were taught that smaller was better, cardio was queen, and our value was tied to the number on the scale. But menopause changes everything—and those outdated rules don’t just fail us now, t...2025-05-1913 minMenopause, Melanin & Aging Like A QueenEpisode 46 - Menopause and Mother's DaySend us a textMother’s Day hits different in midlife — and that’s not a bad thing. In this heartfelt and humorous episode, I reflect on how Mother’s Day has evolved now that my daughters are grown, I’m navigating menopause, and life looks nothing like it did when I was juggling diaper bags, walkers, and brunch reservations all at once.From the chaos of early motherhood to the quiet confidence that comes with age (and lower estrogen levels — shoutout to my naturopath!), I’m sharing personal stories, lessons learned, and why it’s time we give o...2025-05-1215 minMenopause, Melanin & Aging Like A QueenEpisode 45 - What to Do When You’ve Done “All the Things”Send us a textYou’re eating right. You’re lifting weights. You’re walking, stretching, sleeping, meditating, managing stress… You’re doing all the things — and yet, the scale won’t budge.Sound familiar? You are not alone — and you are not broken.In today’s episode, we’re having an honest, heart-to-heart conversation about what it means to redefine success in midlife, especially when it feels like your body isn’t responding the way it used to — no matter how hard you work.We’ll cover: 💛 Wh...2025-05-0517 min
Menopause Whilst BlackI have a real problem with the fitness industry...and I'm in it!FRESH! Menopause Whist Black Season Eight, episode SIX is with Samantah Montpetit-Huynh "I have a real problem with the fitness industry...and I'm in it!" Menopause Whist Black Season Eight, episode SIX is with Canadian born and raised fitness coach and media expert, Samantha Montpetit-Huynh. Samantha is the founder of SamCoreTrainer.com where she coaches women 40 and above with the most comprehensive online health management program for women during menopause and midlife. Samantha is a serial entrepreneur, media expert, speaker, teacher, mentor, course creator, author and international retreat host. Samantha has been featured on...2025-04-301h 06Menopause, Melanin & Aging Like A QueenEpisode 44 - The Invisible Struggle — Black Women, Menopause & Medical GaslightingSend us a textIn this powerful and heartfelt episode, Samantha shines a light on the often overlooked experiences of Black women navigating menopause. From the cultural pressure to "stay strong" to the harsh reality of medical gaslighting, this conversation explores why so many Black women suffer in silence — and what we can do to change that.You'll learn about the historical roots of medical dismissal, how menopause symptoms show up uniquely for Black women, and practical steps to advocate for better healthcare. Most importantly, you’ll leave this episode reminded that you are not invi...2025-04-2814 minMenopause, Melanin & Aging Like A QueenEpisode 43 - Menopause, Melanin & Redefining Beauty, Beyond YouthSend us a textIn this powerful solo episode, I’m getting real about the intersection of aging, beauty, and Black womanhood—and how we’re flipping the script on what it means to be “beautiful” in midlife and beyond.For too long, society has tied our worth to youth, thinness, and perfection. But what happens when the laugh lines deepen, the curves shift, and the world tells us we’re no longer desirable? We redefine what beauty means—on our own terms.I’m talking about:Why mainstream beaut...2025-04-2112 min