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420. How to Be a Functional Human When the World Is on Fire

If you're feeling angry, exhausted, and overloaded by the constant stream of bad news, this episode is for you. We'll talk about how to process what's happening without f

419.. I Ghosted You—Here's Why (and What's Next)

After taking a step back to rebalance her life, Jill returns to the podcast to share where she's been, what's changed, and what's coming next. In this episode, she talks

417. Breathing (Replay!)

Hey, hey, my runner friend. I'm doing a little self-care and taking the week off from podcasting. So please enjoy this episode from last year! Your breathing is a direc

416. I Don't Even Know Where to Start

Don't know where to start — or feel like you just don't have time to exercise? In this episode, Jill breaks down the bare minimum you actually need to start moving again.

415. F*ck Running!

In this episode, Jill gets real about why forcing yourself to run—when you hate it, when you're injured, or when your body just isn't responding—doesn't build fitness or

414. Stop Telling Me To Love My Body

In this episode, Jill gets real about why "just love your body" can feel dismissive and unrealistic. Instead, she offers a more honest path forward—through respect, neutr

413. Confidence, But Make It Midlife

In this episode, Jill unpacks why confidence can feel like it disappears in midlife—and how to reset it on your own terms. You'll learn four simple strategies to reclaim

412. How to Make Exercise the Best Part of Your Day

Exercise doesn't have to feel like another box to check — it can actually be the highlight of your day. In this episode, I'll show you how to stop saving movement for whe

411. The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide to Movement

Being part of the Sandwich Generation means juggling kids, aging parents, work, and a body that doesn't bounce back like it used to. In this episode, I share a survival g

410. How to Build a Capsule Fitness Routine

Too many options can make fitness feel overwhelming — which is why a capsule routine might be exactly what you need. In this episode, I'll show you how to declutter your

409. The GenX Woman's Guide to Fitness

Fitness in midlife isn't about punishing workouts or chasing the scale—it's about creating a routine that supports your body, your life, and your future self. In this epi

408. Why September is the new January

September feels more like a fresh start than January ever does — and it's the perfect time to reset your movement routine without the pressure of big resolutions. In this

407. A 30-Day Reset for Women Who've Had Enough of Starting Over

If you're sick of starting over every damn Monday, the Midlife Movement Makeover is your reset. In this episode, I'm breaking down why the old fitness rules don't work —

406. The Rules of Fitness Don't Work for Us. So Let's Break Them.

The old rules of fitness were never written for women in midlife — and they're keeping you stuck in shame and inconsistency. In this episode, I'm breaking down why those

405. Is It Burnout… or Just Boredom?

If you keep falling off the movement wagon and blaming burnout, it might actually be something sneakier: boredom. In this episode, we explore how repetitive routines and

404. When Even a Walk Feels Impossible

Feeling like even a short walk is too much right now? In this episode, we dig into why movement feels impossible in midlife—and how to reset your relationship with exerci

403. Your Running Style is Allowed to Change

Your pace, your preferences, your goals—none of them have to stay the same forever. In this episode, we're talking about why your running style is allowed to evolve, how

402. Running in Midlife Hits Different, Here's Why

Running in your 40s, 50s, and beyond? It hits different—and not just in your knees. In this episode, we're breaking down why midlife running feels unique, what it really

401. How to Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Run

If you've ever struggled with spiraling thoughts while you run, this is the episode for you. We're going to break down how to get out of your head and back into your run

400. Mid-Life Pivots

This week we're celebrating 400 episodes and talking about what it's like to make a mid-life pivot! Featured on the Show: 5K Class Info If you have any questions you'd li