Flipping 50 the Stronger Way
Flipping 50 the Stronger Way
Debra Atkinson
Looking for Motivation to Exercise? Active Grandparenting is your new BFF
52 minutes Posted Jul 28, 2026 at 7:00 am.
] How was the concept of active grandparenting born, and what inspired you to create this movement?
] How do you define active aging, and how can daily habits change the way you age?
] How much can even mild dehydration affect balance, fatigue, and exercise performance?
] How can Active Grandparenting become a powerful "why" for exercise and healthy aging?
] What is The Culinary Cure, and how can food support healthy aging without making nutrition complicated?
] With so much conflicting nutrition advice, what should women over 50 actually eat and how much?
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This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.
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Active grandparenting is one of those ideas that makes you think, "Why didn't I think of that?" 
The moment I came across Kristen Coffield's work, I knew this conversation belonged on the Flipping 50 podcast because it gives women over 50 a meaningful reason to stay strong, active, and healthy. 
Even if grandchildren aren't part of your future, don't skip this episode—it isn't just about grandparenting, it's about discovering a purpose powerful enough to turn exercise from something you should do into something you're committed to doing. 
Motivation comes and goes, but commitment rooted in your "why" is what creates lasting consistency and lifelong health. 
Whether you're building strength for grandchildren, greater independence, or simply the life you want to live, you'll find fresh inspiration through active grandparenting.
My Guest:
Kristen Coffield is the visionary behind The Culinary Cure™ and Active Grandparenting™, she’s empowering a new generation of grandparents and active agers to seize what she describes as the limitless potential of their most vibrant years. An advocate for owning your longevity and wellness, Kristen teaches how small, strategic daily habits—starting with hydration—hold the key to a longer, stronger, and more energized life.
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