Ep 44 - Thriving after 50: Prioritizing Protein and Strength for Improved Glucose and Hormone Balance with Debra Atkinson
03/11/24 • 59 min
Welcome to an important episode featuring Debra Atkinson, Hormone Balancing Exercise Coach and 40-year Fitness. She has helped over 275,000 women “flip” their 2nd half with vitality and energy they want. Bestselling author of You Still Got It, Girl: The After 50 Fitness Formula for Women; Navigating Fitness After 50 and Hot, Not Bothered, Debra hosts Flipping 50 TV and The Flipping 50 Show, and She Means Fitness Business podcasts, with more than 3.5M downloads. She’s a prior Senior Lecturer in Kinesiology and a Subject Matter Expert recognized by the American Council on Exercise, AARP, Washington Post, Prevention Magazine, and USA Today to name a few.
Discover the Secrets of Hormones, Strength, and Protein for Enhanced Glucose Levels in Menopause and Beyond. Join us for an insightful conversation on age, purpose, and managing chronic illness.
Explore Debra's fitness strategies, the 'After 50 Fitness Formula,' and practical tips for navigating menopause, hormones, and diabetes.
Don't miss this empowering discussion on thriving in midlife and beyond. Learn tips on incorporating weight training into your routine and determining the optimal protein intake for muscle and bone health.
Debra’s website - Website Flipping Fifty - Health, Exercise & Wellness After 50
Podcast - Flipping 50 TV - Flipping Fifty
Connect with Debra Atkinson on IG - Debra Atkinson Fit4Menopause (@flipping50tv) • Instagram photos and videos
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Welcome to an important episode featuring Debra Atkinson, Hormone Balancing Exercise Coach and 40-year Fitness. She has helped over 275,000 women “flip” their 2nd half with vitality and energy they want. Bestselling author of You Still Got It, Girl: The After 50 Fitness Formula for Women; Navigating Fitness After 50 and Hot, Not Bothered, Debra hosts Flipping 50 TV and The Flipping 50 Show, and She Means Fitness Business podcasts, with more than 3.5M downloads. She’s a prior Senior Lecturer in Kinesiology and a Subject Matter Expert recognized by the American Council on Exercise, AARP, Washington Post, Prevention Magazine, and USA Today to name a few.
Discover the Secrets of Hormones, Strength, and Protein for Enhanced Glucose Levels in Menopause and Beyond. Join us for an insightful conversation on age, purpose, and managing chronic illness.
Explore Debra's fitness strategies, the 'After 50 Fitness Formula,' and practical tips for navigating menopause, hormones, and diabetes.
Don't miss this empowering discussion on thriving in midlife and beyond. Learn tips on incorporating weight training into your routine and determining the optimal protein intake for muscle and bone health.
Debra’s website - Website Flipping Fifty - Health, Exercise & Wellness After 50
Podcast - Flipping 50 TV - Flipping Fifty
Connect with Debra Atkinson on IG - Debra Atkinson Fit4Menopause (@flipping50tv) • Instagram photos and videos
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Ep 43 - A Functional Approach to Breast Health, with Dr. Jenn Simmons
Join us in episode 43 with Dr. Jenn Simmons, once Philadelphia's top breast surgeon turned functional medicine advocate. Her personal battle with breast cancer propelled her to embrace holistic health, leading to the founding of Real Health MD. Driven by a mission to help women truly heal, Dr. Simmons shares insights into functional medicine, the limitations of conventional approaches, and the crucial link between metabolic health and breast wellness.
Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on breast cancer prevention, alternatives to mammograms, and the empowering role of education in women's health. Don't miss the free giveaway from Dr. Simmons, offering valuable resources for a journey towards breast health and wellness!
Topics covered:
· Dr. Jenn Simmons shares her breast cancer journey, dedicated to aiding others through functional medicine, revealing health issues in the medical field and traditional medicine's limitations.
· Expressing dissatisfaction with medical education, she discusses a shift to functional medicine, emphasizing a holistic approach. She explores challenges faced by type 1 diabetics in managing metabolic health and hormone balance.
· Discussing menopause's impact on body systems, she challenges the link between hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer and evaluates the efficiency of mammography screening and breast cancer growth patterns.
· Breast Cancer Prevention and Alternatives to Mammograms:
· Revealing pharmaceutical industry motives and questioning medication beliefs.
· Emphasizing the importance of education in managing hormone imbalances.
· Offering advice for breast health advocacy, prevention, and a healthy diet.
· Promoting a focus on movement, sleep, and toxin reduction for well-being.
· Emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and purposeful living.
· Dr. Simmons provides valuable resources, a free giveaway, and stresses the importance of metabolic health.
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Ep 45 - LADA Journey: Challenges, Triumphs, and Faith with Guest Bernita Rose
In today’s episode I am joined by Bernita Rose. She unfolds her journey with latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) From a misdiagnosis to a transformative mission trip to Thailand, she shares the challenges and her faith in God that shapes her path.
Explore the complexities of diabetes misdiagnosis and treatment as Bernita shares her struggles of high blood sugar, medication side effects, and the pivotal switch to a pump for better control. Uncover the emotional and practical aspects of living with type 1 diabetes, emphasizing the importance of proper care and self-advocacy.
Delve into the mindset and even the joy of living with diabetes, and our personal journey’s that underscores the significance of acceptance, healthy living, and the power of connection with loved ones.
Discover the unique challenges of feeling included in the diabetes community for those with late-onset diabetes (LADA) and the importance of self-advocacy.
This episode offers valuable insights into living with LADA, emphasizing the importance of community support, self-advocacy, and seeking medical help when needed. Tune in for a compelling conversation that sheds light on the LADA experience and inspires listeners to navigate their own diabetes journeys with resilience and determination.
In the show notes, find the link to connect with Bernita. Thanks for listening! Please share this episode and join our Type 1 In Midlife community on the free Honey Health App. Click the link in the show notes to join us.
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