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Welcome to "Flourishing in Menopause"—your go-to podcast for navigating this transformative stage of life with grace, empowerment, and a natural touch. Whether you're dealing with hot flashes, sleepless nights, mood swings, or simply seeking ways to feel like yourself again, this podcast is here to provide you with expert insights, practical tips, and holistic solutions. Each week, we'll dive into topics that truly matter to women, offering support and guidance to help you thrive—not just su ...
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Are you a woman in your fifties struggling with unwanted weight gain? Feeling exhausted from lack of sleep, low energy, and chronic stress? Questioning your confidence or battling negative body image as your appearance changes during midlife? If you're feeling like your mojo has gone missing, the Midlife Mojo podcast, hosted by Lisa DuPree, is here to help you reignite your spark and embrace this phase of life. Join Lisa as she dives into evidence-based strategies for managing menopausal sym ...
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Menopause is often shrouded in confusion and silence. In this episode, host Lisa DuPree sits down with Carin Luna-Ostaseski, founder of Hot or Just Me?, to discuss the realities of perimenopause and menopause, the symptoms women experience, and the lifestyle changes that can make a difference. From managing hot flashes and sleep disturbances to nav…
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Send us a text Why is menopause still such a taboo topic? Why do so many women feel ashamed to even say the word? Society has conditioned us to stay silent—but it’s time to change that! In this powerful episode, we’re breaking the stigma, challenging outdated narratives, and embracing menopause as a time of wisdom, growth, and self-empowerment. Ins…
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Send us a text "Today, we’re exploring a topic that runs deep: the resurfacing of childhood trauma during menopause. Have you ever noticed that old, painful memories or emotions from your childhood seem to bubble up as you go through menopause? You’re not alone. As our hormones shift, the emotional landscape can change dramatically, sometimes trigg…
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Feeling like you've tried everything, but the weight just won’t budge after 50? You’re not imagining it. What worked in your 30s and 40s just doesn’t cut it anymore—but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck. In this episode, Lisa DuPree tackles two of the most common struggles for midlife women: why weight loss feels so frustrating and why exercise alone …
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Send us a text "Hello, beautiful listeners, and welcome back to Flourishing in Menopause! I’m Sonja Bonitto, your menopause wellness coach here to help you navigate the ups and downs of this transformative journey. Today, we’re diving into a topic that can feel overwhelming and scary—panic attacks during menopause. Have you ever felt like your hear…
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Valentine’s Day usually focuses on romantic love, but what about self-love? In this episode, Lisa shifts the conversation inward, exploring the most important relationship of all - the one you have with yourself as she unpacks how self-love fuels confidence, resilience, and empowerment, especially for women over 50. From redefining strength to embr…
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Send us a text Today we’re tackling one of the most talked-about topics: the infamous meno-belly. Yes, that extra little layer that sometimes appears as a surprise gift from our hormones. Alright, let’s get real: the meno-belly is something many of us have experienced, and so today, we’re going to talk about what it is, why it happens, and—most imp…
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Send us a text Today, we’re tackling a topic that doesn’t get enough attention: endometriosis and menopause. If you’ve experienced the pain and challenges of endometriosis, you might be wondering—does menopause bring relief or more of the same? Spoiler alert: it’s a little bit of both. Let’s break it all down together. Support the show…
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Are you tired of feeling fatigued, struggling with sleep, or battling changes in weight that feel out of your control? In this episode, Lisa DuPree dives into the essentials of hormonal health for women in midlife. Backed by years of experience as a certified exercise physiologist and health coach, Lisa shares four simple yet science-backed habits …
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Send us a text Today, we’re talking about emotions. You know, those wild mood swings where you go from crying at a dog food commercial to snapping at your partner because they breathed too loud? Yeah, that. Emotional wellness during menopause can feel like a rollercoaster, but the good news is—you can take the wheel and find some calm amidst the ch…
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Fat Loss Solutions for Women Over 50: 6 Simple Lifestyle Changes That Deliver Big Results—No Cardio Required [Ep 45]
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In this episode, Lisa dives into the science of fat loss for women over 50, debunking myths about cardio and highlighting six lifestyle changes that can help you achieve sustainable results. From prioritizing protein to improving sleep quality, Lisa shares actionable steps that are easy to incorporate into your daily life. If you’re tired of trendy…
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Send us a text Do you ever feel like your brain’s been replaced with a cloud of fog? Forgetting names, losing your train of thought, or walking into a room and wondering why you’re there—welcome to menopause brain fog! In this episode of Flourishing in Menopause, we’re tackling the mental mayhem that comes with hormonal changes and exploring practi…
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In this episode, Lisa dives into how rethinking traditional New Year’s resolutions and embracing your natural tendencies can unlock your most successful year yet. With decades of experience behind you, your mature brain is more adaptable than you might think. Discover how two game-changing strategies, temptation bundling and habit stacking, can hel…
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Send us a text Loneliness during menopause isn’t just a seasonal issue. Loneliness can deeply impact women at this stage of life, affecting emotional health, physical well-being, and even how we experience menopause symptoms. But here’s the thing—you’re not alone in this feeling. Today, we’ll explore why loneliness happens, its effects, and most im…
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Send us a text "Winter isn’t just a season—it’s a teacher. And today, we’re diving into how the natural rhythms of winter can guide us, especially during menopause, to embrace rest, slow down, and manage stress effectively. Let’s explore why winter’s wisdom might be exactly what your body needs right now." Support the show…
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Year in Review: Conducting a Personal Health and Fitness Audit for an Empowered New Year [Ep 43]
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This episode guides you through a powerful process of conducting a personal health and fitness audit for the past year. Host Lisa DuPree walks you through actionable steps to uncover insights from the past year, celebrate wins, and plan for success in 2025. Whether you’ve faced challenges, built healthy habits, or are navigating the unique responsi…
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Send us a text Today’s episode is all about one of the most iconic—and sometimes maddening—symptoms of menopause: hot flushes. These sudden waves of heat can disrupt your day, your sleep, and your sanity. But don’t worry—we’re breaking it all down today. We’ll talk about why hot flushes happen, what might trigger them, and, most importantly, what y…
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Send us a text Today, we’re diving into a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: your liver—and the incredible role it plays in balancing hormones during menopause. Have you ever felt like menopause symptoms—weight gain, brain fog, hot flashes—are just a part of life now? Well, I’ve got news for you: your liver might have something to say …
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Send us a text Today's topic is one that many of us grapple with but don’t often talk about enough—body image during menopause. Or, as I like to call it, ‘Making Peace with the Mirror.’For many women, one of the toughest changes to navigate is the way we see ourselves when we look in the mirror. So today, we’re going to have a heart-to-heart about …
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Explore how exercise can be a powerful tool for boosting energy and confidence during midlife. Lisa shares why movement is one of the most effective ways to combat fatigue, sharpen mental clarity, and enhance mood. She also discusses the connection between fitness and self-confidence, explaining how building strength and achieving exercise goals ca…
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Send us a text Today is the first in the "Flourishing in Menopause" podcast, and the topic is one that many women face: How to Manage Migraines in Menopause Naturally. Whether migraines are new for you or they've increased in frequency or intensity during menopause, I'm here to help you understand what's going on in your body and how to ease the pa…
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In this episode, you'll get five practical strategies to help you maintain a consistent workout routine, even when life gets busy. With the holiday season approaching, it’s all too easy to let fitness slip through the cracks. Whether you're balancing a demanding job, family, or a bustling social calendar, these tips will help you prioritize exercis…
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In this episode, host Lisa DuPree breaks down the most effective exercise strategy for women over 50 looking to burn fat and build lean muscle, especially through menopause. Drawing from her own experience, Lisa explains why traditional workout routines might stop working and introduces a smarter, targeted approach that includes strength training, …
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In this episode, you'll discover why strength training is an essential part of a fitness routine for women over 50. You’ll learn how it can help you maintain muscle mass, improve metabolism, and boost your overall independence. With strength training, you can prevent muscle loss (sarcopenia), improve bone density, and enhance your long-term quality…
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Break Free from the ‘Too Late’ Mindset: Midlife Fitness and Vitality after Menopause [Ep 38]
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In this empowering episode, host Lisa DuPree breaks down the myth that it’s “too late” to prioritize fitness and wellness after menopause. Lisa shares personal stories and actionable tips to help women in midlife break free from this mindset. Whether you’ve been inactive or feel past your prime, Lisa encourages listeners to challenge the “too old” …
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In this special episode of Midlife Mojo, host Lisa DuPree welcomes career coach Agnes Trinh Mackintosh, a certified professional coach and founder of Career Rescripted to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of navigating career changes in your 40s and 50s. Agnes shares insights from her own experiences, strategies for gaining clarity du…
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Consistency Over Intensity: Practical Tips for Building Your Ideal Midlife Routine over 50 [Ep 36]
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Is your daily or weekly routine working against you instead of for you? This episode of Midlife Mojo provides practical tips for creating a balanced, sustainable routine that aligns with your current goals and circumstances. Lisa emphasizes the importance of long-term consistency over short-term intensity, offering actionable strategies to help wom…
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Ready to embrace a new chapter in your life but unsure how to make it happen? This episode offers the guidance you need to move forward with purpose! Lisa dives deep into the challenges and opportunities that midlife transitions present. Reflecting on her own experiences after retiring from a long-held position, she shares practical advice on how t…
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In this episode of Midlife Mojo, host Lisa DuPree discusses the pitfalls of calorie counting for women over 50. She explores three main issues: its potential to trigger negative emotions due to past restrictive diets, the difficulty of accurately estimating calories, and the limitations of online calorie calculators. Lisa offers alternative strateg…
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In this episode of Midlife Mojo, you’ll learn why women over 50 are better served by focusing on fat loss rather than just weight loss. Lisa highlights the importance of targeting adipose tissue, which preserves muscle mass and bone density, especially crucial during menopause. The episode covers strategies for effective fat loss, such as strength …
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Have you ever wondered how much of a difference working with a coach could make in your health and fitness journey? In today’s episode, we explore why having a coach can be a game changer. Join host Lisa DuPree as she shares her personal experiences of hiring coaches for her goals, and how their specialized knowledge has helped has helped her tackl…
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Empowering Women Over 50 to Look and Feel Amazing - Midlife Mojo Podcast Gets Fresh New Look [Ep 31]
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The Midlife Mojo podcast has reached a big milestone - turning 2 years old! In this short bonus episode, host Lisa DuPree announces exciting changes coming to the show, including a revamped description and new cover art. The fresh description encapsulates the core mission of the podcast - helping women in their 50s confidently navigate common midli…
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Pursuing health and fitness goals can be incredibly challenging, especially for women over fifty. Injury, illness, work stress, and family responsibilities can derail progress and shake your confidence, leading to self-doubt and the temptation to give up. The frustration of not seeing results can test your motivation and commitment. Staying consist…
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Starting to work toward a big goal is exciting, but sustaining effort is tough. Motivation fades, obstacles arise. How can you stay on track over the long haul? In this episode, Lisa talks about her recent experience with this, offering key mindset shifts and practical strategies for consistency, self-compassion, and routine. In this episode: The P…
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*Power Replay Series*, Part 3 From Holiday Pressure to Purposeful Mindset - Developing a Success Mindset [Ep 28]
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This is part 3 of 3 in the special "power replay" series "From Holiday Pressure to Purposeful Mindset". This series brings back the best episodes with tips to beat holiday stress, goal setting with the latest science, and ideas for nailing a success mindset when the calendar resets. In this episode you'll learn about one of the biggest things that …
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*Power Replay Series*, Part 2 From Holiday Pressure to Purposeful Mindset - Why and How of Goal Setting [Ep 27]
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This is part 2 of a special "power replay" series "From Holiday Pressure to Purposeful Mindset". This series brings back the best episodes with tips to beat holiday stress, goal setting with the latest science, and ideas for nailing a success mindset when the calendar resets. You don’t need more discipline, more willpower or a complete overhaul you…
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*Power Replay Series*, Part 1 From Holiday Pressure to Purposeful Mindset - Holiday Stress Relief [Ep 26]
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This is part 1 of a special "power replay" series "From Holiday Pressure to Purposeful Mindset". This series brings back the best episodes with tips to beat holiday stress, goal setting with the latest science, and ideas for nailing a success mindset when the calendar resets. In this episode, Lisa highlights four evidence-based ways to effectively …
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Host Lisa DuPree goes through 5 things she stopped doing in her fifties that changed her life in a big way. She explains several key changes in her routines and behaviors that significantly improved her well-being and overall quality of life in hopes it may inspire you to evaluate what shifts could allow you to thrive in midlife. These 5 things fal…
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Today on Midlife Mojo, Lisa talks about cultivating body positivity and self-confidence in midlife by exploring practical ways for developing true body acceptance and confidence from within. With all the media ideals and societal pressures about how we “should” look, it’s easy to become hyper-focused on our bodies and have a distorted self-image. Y…
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You've been working hard to lose extra pounds, eat healthy, and exercise regularly, but the scale just won't budge. Frustrating, right? Stress could be the culprit behind slow or stalled progress for weight loss. Understanding the connection between coping with stress and weight loss is vital for reaching the finish line of your desired weight loss…
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In this episode of Midlife Mojo, Lisa explores insights, practical strategies, and inspiration to help you make the most of this life stage. Whether you're in your forties, fifties, or sixties, uncover key aspects of well-being and how to prioritize your physical and mental health. Get ready to embrace your midlife journey and unlock your potential…
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In this episode of Midlife Mojo, host Lisa DuPree delves into the transformative benefits of working with a health coach to unleash your full potential in midlife. Lisa highlights the personalized approach health coaches offer and how they support clients in making sustainable lifestyle behavior changes. She explores three significant benefits of p…
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In this episode, host Lisa DuPree wraps up the 3 part Menopause Mini-series by delving into the relationship between mindset and menopause. Join her as she explores the impact of menopause on mental health and emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and gratitude during this transformative life stage. By practicing self-compassion, gratitude, …
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In this episode of Midlife Mojo - Menopause Mini-Series, Part 2, host Lisa DuPree discusses the importance of staying active during your peri-menopause and menopause years, highlighting the physical toll aging takes on the body including weight gain, muscle loss, decreasing bone density, and metabolic rate decline. She shares the best and most effe…
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In this episode, Lisa kicks off her Menopause Mini-Series by discussing how menopause affects body composition and metabolism. She explains the difference between perimenopause and menopause, and how hormonal changes during this time can lead to weight gain and the accumulation of visceral fat in the midsection. Lisa also highlights how the body's …
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In this episode, Lisa talks about rebellious excitement, your inner rebel and how these things keep you from being consistent, sticking to a plan and making progress on your goals to be fit and flourish in midlife. Rebellious excitement is important to be aware of because it can keep you from being consistent with your goals for eating healthier, b…
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In this episode of Midlife Mojo, Lisa will be talking about slipping up when working toward a goal or changing a habit, the first thing to do when it happens, things to do to learn from it and get back on track quickly. Shared in this episode: How slip-ups are normal, expected and opportunities to level up How to work with negative thoughts or self…
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In this episode of Midlife Mojo, Lisa talks about ideas and inspiration for you to rekindle and boost motivation if yours has waned or has gone on a full-on hiatus. Shared in this episode: Heart-Centered and Head-Centered Approaches Three Why’s Exercise to quickly re-connect your goal to what you desire. - Free Downloadable Goal Worksheet with the …
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In this episode of Midlife Mojo, Lisa talks about one of the biggest things that tends to get overlooked when setting goals and planning for the new year that can actually inhibit progress and even end up with just giving up. And nobody wants that! Shared in this episode: How mindset can help or hinder your progress Examples of mindsets that come u…
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In this episode, Lisa highlights four evidence-based ways to effectively lessen stress so you fully enjoy the holiday season and "bonus " - they can be used any time of year! You may be surprised to find that you are already doing most of these in some form or fashion. Lisa hopes to provide some ways to think differently about them to be more focus…
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