In this episode, I’m reflecting on something I think about often… what would I tell my 40-year-old self if I had the chance?

Midlife has taught me a lot about hormones, strength training, mindset, relationships, and the importance of actually designing the life you want to live.

I talk about why so many women ignore hormone symptoms in their 40s, the biggest misconceptions I had about lifting weights, and why muscle becomes so important as we age.

I also share some of the mindset shifts that have helped me embrace midlife rather than fear it, and why Randy and I now have regular conversations about where we want our life to go in the next decade.

If you’re in your 40s, think of this episode as your head start.

And if you’re in midlife already, maybe it will remind you that the best chapters may still be ahead.