Midlife Mojo: Fitness over 50 for Flourishing in Menopause
Midlife Mojo: Fitness over 50 for Flourishing in Menopause
Lisa DuPree, M.S. | Fitness & Fat Loss Coach for Women Over 50
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 symptoms, boosting confidence, and learning to love and appreciate your body at every stage. From interval training and strength workouts to mindful eating and hormone-balancing nutrition, we'll explore practical fitness and weight loss tips to help you feel your best. You'll also discover effective stress management techniques and self-care routines to optimize your physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. Get ready to reclaim your midlife mojo, rock your fitness goals, and flourish in your fifties! 
Why Your Workouts Aren’t Working After 50 And 5 Training Principles That Actually Work) [Ep75]
Have a question or a topic for an episode? Send Lisa a text. If you’re putting in the effort - lifting, walking, doing cardio and not seeing results like you used to, this episode breaks down why. Lisa DuPree explains that the issue likely isn’t more effort, it’s that efforts are misdirected. In midlife, your body responds best to strategic, intentional training rooted in proven fundamentals, not extremes. Lisa walks you through five essential training principles that drive safe, sustainable ...
Apr 18
17 min
Real-Life Fat Loss for Women Over 50: Lessons Beyond Getting Stage Lean [Ep 74]
Have a question or a topic for an episode? Send Lisa a text. In this episode, Lisa pulls back the curtain on the dramatic body transformations we often see online and explains why competition stage-level leanness is not the standard women over 50 should be striving to maintain. Drawing from her personal experience competing in bodybuilding competitions, Lisa shares the key differences between preparing for a bodybuilding stage and building a healthy, strong, sustainable body in real life afte...
Mar 16
19 min
Why Diet Rules Make You Rebel (And What Actually Works After 50) - Freedom Forger Weight Loss Archetype [Ep 73]
Have a question or a topic for an episode? Send Lisa a text. Do diet rules make you want to rebel? If restrictive plans leave you feeling trapped, frustrated, or stuck in cycles of “screw it” moments, you may be a Freedom Forger—one of the five weight loss archetypes. In this episode, Lisa breaks down what it really means to crave flexibility and autonomy when it comes to food, exercise, and health after 50. You’ll learn why this resistance isn’t a lack of discipline, how freedom-seeking can ...
Feb 16
10 min
Why Waiting to Feel Ready Is Holding You Back - The Confidence Builder Weight Loss Archetype [Ep 72]
Have a question or a topic for an episode? Send Lisa a text. If you’ve ever felt like you just need a little more time, more information, or the “perfect moment” before starting your weight loss or fitness journey, this episode is for you. In this episode, Lisa DuPree breaks down the Confidence Builder weight loss archetype and a pattern common among thoughtful, cautious women over 50 who want to do things the right way but often end up stuck in hesitation and self-doubt. You’ll learn why con...
Feb 9
14 min
How to Overcome People-Pleasing Eating Habits: Balance Seeker Archetype Explained [Ep 71]
Have a question or a topic for an episode? Send Lisa a text. In this episode of Midlife Mojo, Lisa explores the Balance Seeker, one of the five weight-loss archetypes from her signature Weight Loss Archetype Quiz. This archetype shows up in people who deeply value responsibility and caring while often leading them to finish everything on their plate, follow rigid mealtime rules, and eat to avoid waste or disappointment. While these intentions come from a good place, they can override hunger a...
Nov 24, 2025
9 min
Fulfillment Finder: When Weight Loss Isn’t Enough to Feel Satisfied [Ep 70]
Have a question or a topic for an episode? Send Lisa a text. In this episode, host Lisa DuPree dives into the Fulfillment Finder archetype. This is one of the five weight loss archetypes from her new Weight Loss Archetype quiz. This archetype is all about seeking deeper satisfaction and meaning. If you’ve ever found yourself snacking out of boredom, scrolling through social media with a bag of chips in hand, or reaching for something indulgent just to feel pleasure or a spark of joy, th...
Nov 7, 2025
9 min
Nurture Navigator: How Emotional Eating Might Be Holding You Back After 50 [Ep 69]
Have a question or a topic for an episode? Send Lisa a text. In this episode of Midlife Mojo, host Lisa DuPree dives into one of the five archetypes from her Weight Loss Archetype Quiz — the Nurture Navigator. This archetype deeply feels emotions, often turning to food for comfort, connection, or calm during stressful or lonely moments. Lisa shares her own story of using sweet treats as a quick stress fix, illustrating how emotional eating can offer short-term relief but lead to long-term fru...
Oct 24, 2025
11 min
Weight Loss After 50: The 5 Archetypes Keeping You Stuck (And How to Move Forward) [Ep 68]
Have a question or a topic for an episode? Send Lisa a text. After a summer break full of rest and reflection, Lisa returns with a brand-new tool designed to help women over 50 finally break through their weight loss struggles: the Weight Loss Archetype Quiz. In this episode, Lisa introduces five weight loss mindset archetypes, each with its own strengths and challenges, that shape how you approach health, fitness, and wellness. By uncovering your archetype, you’ll gain eye-opening insi...
Sep 24, 2025
11 min
Why You Keep Ditching the Plan (Even When You Want to Stick With It) [Ep 67]
Have a question or a topic for an episode? Send Lisa a text. Ever set a realistic plan, fully commit to your goals, and still find yourself skipping the workout or reaching for extra treats instead of sticking to the plan? You’re not alone — and it’s not just about willpower. In this episode, Lisa explores the concept of “rebellious excitement,” and the sneaky mindset that makes you ditch your carefully crafted plan in favor of quick relief or pleasure. Lisa explains how this inner rebel is r...
Aug 29, 2025
11 min
Are Your Thoughts Getting in the Way of Your Goals? [Ep 66]
Have a question or a topic for an episode? Send Lisa a text. Are your thoughts aligned with what you really want? In this episode, Lisa dives into mindset traps that often hold us back from achieving what we set out to do. Sharing personal examples and client stories, she explains how thoughts like “I’m not creative” or “This is just who I am” can sneakily derail progress. Lisa emphasizes how our internal narratives often stem from deeply held beliefs and experiences, not facts. She al...
Jul 25, 2025
14 min
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