For midlife women- cardio has gotten a bad rap lately. Today we explore the importance of cardio for overall health and longevity, emphasizing the need to balance cardio with strength training. The episode delves into the different aspects of cardio health, including the minimum effective dose, types of cardio, recovery, and fueling. The integration of cardio and strength training is highlighted, along with the significance of choosing sustainable cardio activities.

Takeaways

• Cardio is essential for heart health and longevity
• Balancing cardio and strength training is crucial for overall health

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Today I sit down with Amanda Thebe, author of Menopocalypse, public speaker, podcast host of FitnChips and fitness expert. Amanda's personal experience and knowledge of all of the changes with menopause is empowering and something all women, regardless of age should learn from. She's funny, she's direct and she's a queen!

Go check her out:

• FitnChips podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2oc8sWUO6zODdjnpsprYwb
• Website: https://amandathebe.com/
• On the gram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.thebe/

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As the year comes to a close, many women feel a quiet frustration:

I know what to do… so why doesn’t it feel like it’s working yet?

In this episode of The Badass Reset Club, Heather invites you to slow down before rushing into the next plan or goal. Instead of focusing on what didn’t change, this conversation walks you through a meaningful year-end reflection- physically, mentally, and spiritually.

You’ll explore why body composition, energy, and muscle changes often take longer in midlife than we expect, how mental resilience and stress responses shape consistency, and why reconnecting with purpose and meaning is a missing piece of sustainable health.

This is not about fixing yourself for the new year.

It’s about recognizing the progress you’ve already made, naming the wins you may have overlooked, and carrying clarity, not pressure into 2026.

Grab a notebook, take a breath, and reflect alongside this episode as you reset with intention.

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JOIN THE JANUARY STRONG RESET CHALLENGE!

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Feeling stiff, achy, or just off in your workouts and daily movement? It’s not just aging, it’s alignment. In this episode of The Badass Reset Club, Heather shares three simple but powerful reset moves you can do right now to relieve pain, improve posture, and move stronger in midlife.

We’ll break down how hormonal changes, sitting, and decades of compensation patterns affect your core, hips, and shoulders and how to fix them with smart, accessible tools. Learn why alignment is the real midlife performance enhancer and how just a few minutes a day can help you feel more centered, supported, and strong.

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In this empowering conversation with Lori Ann Roland (LPC, LCADC), we explore:

• Midlife as a psychological reckoning: why many women in their 40s–50s begin to question long-held roles and identity
• Untangling worth from roles: practical steps for distinguishing self‑value from being caregiver, partner, or professional
• Breaking through feeling “stuck”: what keeps women in midlife limbo—and how to take the first step forward
• Building self‑compassion: why it matters as much as building muscle, and where to begin
• Trauma & emotional suppression: how early experiences manifest as chronic stress or physical symptoms
• Boundary‑setting scripts: clear, compassionate language for communicating needs with partners, family, and colleagues

Lori draws on her clinical, fitness, and trauma work, including EMDR, to offer actionable frameworks, relatable strategies, and real‑world examples. Whether you’re leaning into change or seeking inner resilience, this episode will help you shift from surviving to thriving.

Connect with Lori!

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Curious about how Symmetry can help you boost performance, get out of pain and fix your posture? Book a free call! https://www.heatheryanceyfitness.com/Symmetry

Be a founding member of The Menopause Strength Society and join today! https://www.heatheryanceyfitness.com/community

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coachheatheryancey/

Ladies, join our private Facebook for menopause support and more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badassresetclub

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What if everything you were taught about being "strong" was rooted in burnout, body shame, and outdated expectations?

In this episode of The Badass Reset Club, we're flipping the script on strength, success, and self-care — especially for women in midlife. It’s time for a reset. One where muscle matters more than the scale, where boundaries are the new hustle, and where real power comes from saying no just as often as yes.

We’ll talk about why burnout isn’t your fault, how body image struggles shift in your 40s and 50s, and why midlife is actually your strength sweet spot. Whether you're rebuilding, reinventing, or just ready to redefine what strong means on your own terms — this episode is your permission slip.

Speaking of strong women...The Menopause Strength Society has your back! Inside this membership, we have progressive strength training plans, monthly challenges, coaching support for hormones, nutrition, and fitness, as well as guest experts. Come join the Society! https://www.heatheryanceyfitness.com/community

Be sure to hit subscribe and get notified of the next impactful episode of The Badass Reset Club which drops every other Tuesday.

Curious about how Symmetry can help you boost performance, get out of pain and fix your posture? Book a free call! https://www.heatheryanceyfitness.com/Symmetry

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coachheatheryancey/

Ladies, join our private Facebook for menopause support and more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badassresetclub

If you want to watch the podcast to see if I actually did something with my hair, find us here: https://www.youtube.com/@heatheryanceyfitness

Ready to feel better with the Age Like a Badass Menopause course? Grab it and start taking action today! https://www.heatheryanceyfitness.com/offers/BEHgRUEg

Wanna get STRONG? Grab my free 4-week Strength Training program! In 1 month, you will feel stronger, more confident, and badass again! https://www.heatheryanceyfitness.com/opt-in

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