Midlife Glow Up: Simplifying Fitness, Nutrition and Healthy Habits for Women over 40

58. What My Knee Injury Has Taught Me About Fitness, Health & Myself

In this personal episode of The Midlife Glow Up Podcast, Joan shares the story of her knee injury, the challenges of recovery, and the unexpected lessons she’s learned al

57. Where Was Our Menopause Manual?

Think about all the major hormonal transitions we go through as women: puberty, pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause. We spend so much time learning about and prepar

56. What One Year of Podcasting Has Taught Me

The Midlife Glow Up Podcast is celebrating its first anniversary! One year ago, Joan sat down behind a microphone with a passion for helping women in midlife take charge

55. The Midlife Health Conversation Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Hear: Interview with Dr. Stephanie Elder, Part 2

Taking care of our health in midlife can feel overwhelming with changing hormones, competing responsibilities, and an endless list of health advice. In this episode of t

54. What Could Actually Change in 8 Weeks?

What could actually change in your health in eight weeks? Probably more than you think. In this episode of The Midlife Glow Up, Joan breaks down what can happen when wo

53. You Know What to Do… So Why Aren’t You Doing It?

After taking nearly 50 women through The Midlife Health Audit, Joan had a unique opportunity to see what women in midlife are actually struggling with when it comes to th

52. Things I Care a Lot LESS About at 48

What matters to you now that didn’t matter quite so much 10 or 20 years ago? As Joan gets closer to 50, she’s realizing that getting older hasn’t magically made her stop

51. The Real Secret to Consistency With Your Health Habits

What does consistency with your health actually look like when life doesn’t go according to plan? Maybe you’re in a great groove with your workouts, nutrition and daily

50. Overwhelmed by Everything You “Should” Be Doing for Your Health?

Does taking care of your health ever feel like one giant, never-ending to-do list? Lift weights. Eat more protein. Get your steps. Prioritize sleep. Manage stress. Work

49. What Does Your Body Need Now? The 4 Pillars of Midlife Health

Have you ever felt like you’re doing a lot of the “right” things for your health, but something still isn’t clicking? Maybe you’re consistent with your workouts, but nut

48. 5 Nutrition Lessons I've Learned After 30 Years of Coaching Women

After nearly 30 years of coaching women around fitness, nutrition and healthy habits, Joan has seen a LOT of nutrition trends come and go. Fat-free. Low-carb. Counting c

47. What Is Joan’s Kitchen & Why It’s Exactly What Women 40+ Need to Make Nutrition Feel Simple

In this episode, Joan is taking you behind the scenes of Joan’s Kitchen, a food prep membership for women in midlife, to share what it is, who it’s for, and how it works.

46. 5 Fitness Lessons I’ve Learned After 30 Years of Coaching Women

After 30 years in the fitness industry, Joan has seen a lot of trends come and go, from step aerobics and Tae Bo to fasted cardio, boot camps, P90X, HIIT, and everything

45. Why August Is the Best Time to Rebuild Your Fitness Routine

Summer has a way of making life feel a little freer. But as August arrives, something shifts. Calendars start filling, routines begin changing, and before you know it, th

44. Client Transformation Story - Through Divorce Into Sustainable Nutrition Habits

In this episode, Joan shares one of the most meaningful client transformation stories she's told on the podcast: the story of AM, a longtime one-on-one client who ca

43. Stop Chasing Balance, Start Creating Harmony

For years, Joan believed the goal was balance. Equal time for work, family, health, and everything else life demands. But the more she chased it, the more she felt like s

42. The Hormone Conversation Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Hear: Interview with Dr. Stephanie Elder, Part 1

Women are often told their symptoms are simply part of getting older. They’re tired. Their joints hurt. They can’t sleep. Their anxiety is through the roof. They’re gain

41. The Most Common Injuries Women Face After 40

Have you noticed that your shoulder suddenly hurts when you reach overhead? Or your hip aches when you sleep on your side? Maybe your feet hurt with those first few steps

40. You Can't Out-Exercise a Day of Sitting

You got your workout in this morning… so you’re good for the day, right? Not necessarily. In this episode, Joan explores why prolonged sitting may be quietly undoing so

39. Joan's Sleep Non-Negotiables: The Tools That Changed the Game in Midlife

Sleep isn’t a luxury - it’s one of the most powerful foundations of health, especially during midlife. In this episode, Joan shares her personal experience with severe n