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Midlife Mayhem

Midlife Mayhem

著者： joanne lee cornish
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Welcome to Midlife Mayhem, where we embark on an empowering journey through the world of midlife body composition transformation. In this space, we challenge the misconceptions surrounding aging and redefine what’s possible for those navigating the exhilarating terrain of midlife and beyond. Join me as we explore the science, mindset shifts, and practical strategies that can help you sculpt the body of your dreams, proving that age is no barrier to achieving peak vitality and confidence. Whether you’re seeking to shed excess weight, gain lean muscle, or simply feel more vibrant, this podcast is your trusted companion in the pursuit of a healthier, stronger, and more resilient you. Welcome to a new era of limitless possibilities in midlife body transformation. ”Hi I’m Joanne, and I have been coaching body composition for over 30 years. I’ve worked with household names that you know, and I have worked with thousands of people in my group coaching programs. I was a pro bodybuilder in the 90’s with a top 10 physique in the world, but I only knew how to be in shape and out of shape. That frustration led me on a fascinating path of self-study where I found all the answers I could have asked for and more. But I had to dig for the answers, and I have my own ideas on why those answers are not mainstream and why the weight loss industry fails you, but I will save that for a Midlife Mayhem episode. Author of ”When Calories & Cardio Don’t Cut It”New podcast weblogCopyright 2023 All rights reserved. エクササイズ・フィットネス フィットネス・食生活・栄養 個人的成功 自己啓発 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Crepey Skin, Sagging Skin & the Science of GHK-Cu

    Crepey Skin, Sagging Skin & the Science of GHK-Cu
    2026/08/23
    If you’re fit, strong and taking care of yourself — but suddenly feel like your skin didn’t get the memo — this episode is for you. Crepey skin. Sagging skin. Wrinkly skin. Skin that suddenly seems too big for your body. It is one of the biggest frustrations I hear from women and men in midlife. You can be in fantastic shape, yet suddenly you’re thinking twice about sleeveless tops because of your upper arms. You’re noticing the skin above your knees. Your chest looks different. The backs of your hands look older. And sometimes it genuinely feels as though it happened overnight. So in this episode of Midlife Mayhem, we’re going deep into what is actually happening to our skin as we move through our 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond — and, more importantly, what the science tells us we can potentially do about it. And yes, this is a science-heavy episode. Because over the past year I have gone rather spectacularly down the rabbit hole of regenerative skincare while developing my Blue Theory™ range — particularly my Regenerative Face Serum and the new GHK-Cu Body Booster. Why does our skin suddenly change so much? Collagen makes up a huge proportion of the structure of our skin, but we begin losing it surprisingly early in adulthood. That decline becomes particularly noticeable around perimenopause and menopause as estrogen falls. At the same time, we're losing some of the substances responsible for keeping skin hydrated and plump, including hyaluronic acid. Elastin becomes damaged. And the biological signals telling our skin to repair and rebuild itself become quieter. That last part became incredibly important to me. When I started formulating Blue Theory, I wasn't interested in creating something that simply sat on top of the skin and made it look shiny for a few hours. I wanted to understand the ingredients involved in the skin's own repair and regenerative processes. And that search led me to GHK-Cu. So what on earth is GHK-Cu? Don't let the name put you off. GHK is simply a tiny peptide made from three amino acids: glycine, histidine and lysine. Cu is copper. Put them together and you have the copper peptide GHK-Cu. The story behind it is fascinating. GHK was identified in human plasma in the 1970s, and researchers became interested in its relationship with cellular activity and tissue repair. What really sent me down the rabbit hole was discovering that our natural levels of GHK decline dramatically as we age — at the same time that our skin becomes less capable of repairing and regenerating itself. Suddenly, GHK-Cu wasn't simply another trendy skincare ingredient to me. I wanted to know everything about it. GHK-Cu, collagen and mature skin In the podcast I walk you through some of the research that originally stopped me in my tracks. We talk about studies examining topical GHK-Cu and its relationship with collagen production, skin firmness, laxity, texture, pigmentation, density and thickness. And this is an important distinction I make in the episode: the research that initially got me excited about GHK-Cu was topical research. People frequently ask me about injectable GHK-Cu. I've used injectable GHK-Cu myself, but that's not what this particular conversation is about. For skin, I became fascinated by what researchers were seeing when GHK-Cu was applied topically. Then I found the GHK-Cu + hyaluronic acid research This was another big moment for me. A 2023 study examined GHK-Cu combined with lower-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid and reported a dramatic increase in type IV collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblast cultures. Type IV collagen is particularly interesting because it is involved in the junction between the epidermis and dermis — an area that becomes weaker as skin ages. But I make an important distinction in the podcast. That dramatic number came from laboratory research — not a clinical trial showing someone's skin suddenly producing 25 times more collagen. Cell-culture results don't translate one-for-one to what happens when we put a serum on our bodies. Nevertheless, the documented interaction between the ingredients fascinated me and became one of the reasons I wanted GHK-Cu and hyaluronic acid together in my formulations. And that's how the Body Booster was born I had wanted to create a GHK-Cu product specifically for the body for quite some time. The obvious answer seemed to be a body lotion. So I made one. Then a cream. Then a body butter. And I didn't love any of them. Not because they were necessarily bad — but because we're all incredibly particular about body lotions. Some people want something rich and buttery. Others hate that feeling and want something incredibly light. I use different products myself depending on the season. Then I had the obvious-in-hindsight idea: Why am I trying to reinvent everybody's favorite body lotion? Why not create the concentrated skincare component and let you add a few drops to the body lotion or cream you already ...
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  • Big Boned, Big Thighs & the Truth Your Tape Measure Won't Tell You

    Big Boned, Big Thighs & the Truth Your Tape Measure Won't Tell You
    2026/08/31

    Midlife Mayhem — Episode Show Notes

    Hey there,

    Two Instagram posts sent me down a rabbit hole this week, and I couldn't wait to bring it to you.

    Post one: a woman says if you can't wrap your fingers around your wrist, you're "big boned" — not overweight, just built bigger. Post two: if your thigh isn't over 24 inches around, you'll apparently live longer. As someone who's trained for 44 years, can squat 200lbs, and still only measures 20 inches on a good day... I had thoughts.

    So this episode is a myth autopsy. Both claims have real research behind them — that's exactly why they spread so fast. But both get flattened and distorted by the time they hit your feed. In this one, I break down:

    • Where the "wrist test" actually comes from, and what it's really measuring (hint: not what you think)
    • Why your skeleton makes up roughly 12–15% of your body weight no matter your frame size — and why that number barely moves
    • The real 2009 Danish study behind the thigh circumference claim, and the threshold it actually found (not the straight line social media is selling you)
    • Why a tape measure can't tell muscle from fat — and why that matters more than the number itself
    • The one waist measurement I'd actually pay attention to instead
    • What genuinely protects your bones and muscle in midlife (spoiler: it's not a tape measure)

    I also measure my own wrist and thigh live on the mic, so you can hear exactly how the numbers play out on someone who's spent a lifetime training. Grab your own tape measure before you hit play — you'll want to check your own numbers along the way.

    This week's shoutout: I'm filming with my friend Sue this week about hair thinning in midlife and what actually helped her — keep an eye out for that one on YouTube and right here on the podcast.

    A little something for you

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    Use code LABORDAY for 15% off — and check the dropdown menus, because several products are already bundled at a discount, so stacking the code on top saves you even more.

    ⏰ Code expires September 8th — I'm heading off on vacation and won't be able to ship for a week after that, so this one has a hard cutoff.

    Thanks for listening, and thank you for being part of Midlife Mayhem. If you enjoyed this one, share it with a friend who needs to hear it, and I'll catch you in the next episode.

    Joanne Lee Cornish hello@joannlee.com Follow along: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube — just search Joann Lee Cornish
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  • Sue's Hair Regrowth Journey

    Sue's Hair Regrowth Journey
    2026/09/05
    Midlife Hair Loss: Sue McLea’s Hair Regrowth Story & Why She Chose MONAT Hair thinning and hair loss are among the biggest frustrations I hear from women in midlife. Our hair can feel like part of our identity, so watching it become thinner, more fragile or seeing our scalp where we never used to see it can have a surprisingly big impact on confidence. For this episode, I invited my longtime friend and client Sue McLea to share her own experience. I’ve known Sue for years, so I knew what her hair looked like before. Over the last several months I started noticing the incredible difference in her hair — not simply longer hair, but visibly thicker hair and new growth in areas where she had previously experienced significant thinning. Sue has now been using MONAT for approximately eight months and is also a MONAT ambassador. She joined me to explain what she experienced, what she uses and exactly how she uses it. Sue’s Hair Loss Story Sue began experiencing significant hair thinning around age 59–60, particularly around her temples. It progressed to the point where she described having noticeable bald areas on either side of her head. Hairstyles she had worn for years suddenly became difficult because pulling her hair back exposed those areas. Initially, she assumed this was simply another part of getting older. Eventually, after watching the results her niece was experiencing with MONAT, Sue decided to try the products herself. She was skeptical and gave herself a simple test: Two months. If she didn't see a difference, she was done. Instead, Sue says she began seeing tiny new “baby hairs” within approximately 30 days. Eight months later, the difference in her hair is remarkable. Her hair has become so much thicker that she says she now needs to rethink her hairstyle because of all the new growth coming through. The Big Philosophy: Your Scalp Is Skin One of the most interesting parts of our conversation was the emphasis on scalp health. We spend enormous amounts of time and money taking care of the skin on our faces, yet most of us give very little thought to the skin underneath our hair. Sue’s approach is to create a healthier scalp environment while also protecting the hair itself from breakage and damage. Hair naturally moves through different stages — growth, resting and shedding — so the goal isn't simply to coat the existing hair and make it temporarily look better. The discussion centered around supporting the scalp and follicle environment while also protecting the hair you already have. Sue’s MONAT Routine Sue didn't simply add another shampoo to her shower. She committed to a complete routine. 1. Rejuveniqe Oil – Before Washing Sue uses Rejuveniqe Oil as a pre-shampoo scalp treatment approximately once or twice per week. She applies the oil throughout the scalp, massages it in and brushes it through the hair. She often applies it at night and leaves it in before washing. The oil contains a blend of plant-based oils and is designed to hydrate the scalp and hair while helping reduce dryness, frizz and breakage. It can also be worked through the lengths of the hair rather than simply used on the scalp. 2. Double Shampoo MONAT shampoo is highly concentrated, so Sue uses only about a dime-sized amount. She emulsifies it thoroughly in her hands before applying it primarily to the scalp. She then shampoos twice. The first wash is used to remove product, oil and environmental buildup. After rinsing thoroughly, she repeats the process. Sue says the second wash produces considerably more lather. Rather than piling shampoo through the ends of the hair, the focus is the scalp. 3. Conditioner Conditioner goes primarily from the ears down, rather than being applied heavily to the scalp. Sue recommends allowing it to sit for several minutes before rinsing so it has time to work through the hair. 4. IR Clinical Hair Thinning Defense Serum – Every Day This was one of the most important products in Sue's routine. Sue keeps the serum somewhere she will see it every day — initially beside her toothbrush — because consistency matters. She applies a small amount directly to areas such as her temples and crown and gently massages it into the scalp. It can be used on clean or dirty hair and Sue says it doesn't weigh the hair down. Ingredients discussed during the podcast include Capixyl, melatonin and caffeine. We also talked about DHT and its relationship with the hair follicle. Sue explained that Capixyl is incorporated into the formula specifically in relation to DHT and supporting the hair-growth environment. For women going through menopause, this conversation becomes particularly interesting because hormonal changes can coincide with significant changes in hair density and quality. 5. RejuvaBeads This was actually the first MONAT product I personally tried, and I was immediately impressed. RejuvaBeads is a leave-in treatment designed for damaged hair and split ends. I've used just ...
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    52 分
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