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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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  • When Pain is Not Progress

    When Pain is Not Progress
    2025/11/16
    🎙️ Episode Title: “Sore but Not Growing: Why Pain Isn’t Proof of Progress” 💡 Full Episode Summary (for Readers) We’ve been taught to wear soreness like a badge of honor. If you can’t sit down after leg day, that’s proof you “did it right,” right? Wrong. Soreness is inflammation — not progress. It’s a sign your muscles are repairing micro-tears, not necessarily adapting or growing stronger. In fact, constant soreness can be a red flag: poor recovery, hormonal imbalance, or even overtraining. Let’s unpack it all. 1️⃣ What Soreness Really Is That post-workout ache — called DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) — is your immune system’s inflammatory response to microscopic damage in muscle fibers, especially from eccentric (lowering) phases of movement. Think walking downhill, controlling a squat on the way down, or those long negative reps everyone swears by. Your body rushes repair crews — fluid, enzymes, and immune cells — to the scene. The result: tight, swollen, tender muscles. It feels productive, but it’s not a direct measure of effectiveness. You can grow without pain — and you can be wrecked for days and make zero progress. 2️⃣ Why You’re Sore (and Still Not Growing) Soreness doesn’t always mean success. It usually means you did something new, not necessarily something optimal. Here’s why: Novelty – New exercises, new volume, new tempos. Your body isn’t used to it, so inflammation spikes. Eccentric overload – Lowering weights slowly or training deep into stretch under load causes more micro-tears. Great tool, bad habit if overused. Volume creep – “One more set” becomes five more sets. Without recovery, your muscles stay in repair mode and never shift into growth mode. Under-fueling – Low protein, low calories, or poor hydration prolong recovery and amplify soreness. So that crippling soreness you’re proud of? That’s your body saying, “I’m still fixing what you broke last week.” 3️⃣ Who Gets the Most Sore Beginners: Every move is new — soreness is brutal but short-lived. The ‘Back-from-a-Break’ crowd: Two weeks off? Welcome to DOMS-ville. Variety junkies: Constantly changing workouts prevents adaptation. Your body never learns efficiency. Under-fed or over-stressed lifters: Low fuel and high cortisol = chronic soreness. Midlife athletes: Slower repair mechanisms mean you’ll feel sore longer. It’s not age weakness — it’s physiology. 4️⃣ Should You Train When You’re Sore? Depends. Mild soreness: Move — it boosts blood flow and recovery. Moderate soreness: Train something else or reduce volume. Severe soreness: Rest. If it changes your form, you’re one rep away from injury. The goal isn’t to crawl out of the gym — it’s to keep coming back. Consistency outperforms intensity every time. 5️⃣ When Soreness Becomes a Warning Sign If you’re always sore, you’re not recovering — you’re overtraining. This isn’t dedication. It’s dysfunction. Chronically sore athletes often show: Elevated cortisol (stress hormone that blocks muscle repair) Suppressed testosterone and DHEA Low thyroid output (T3) High CRP and CK (blood markers of inflammation and muscle breakdown) Fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, and mood swings If this sounds like you, stop chasing soreness and start chasing balance. You’re not getting fitter — you’re getting inflamed. 6️⃣ How to Reduce Soreness and Actually Grow Increase training volume gradually — no 50% jumps overnight. Eat 30–40g of protein per meal. Add carbs pre- and post-workout to lower cortisol and replenish glycogen. Hydrate like an athlete — recovery slows when you’re dehydrated. Prioritize sleep — it’s when growth hormone peaks. Use tools like red light therapy, sauna, or massage to enhance recovery. Stick with your plan. Constantly switching workouts keeps you sore and stagnant. 7️⃣ Bloodwork Clues Your labs often tell the real story. If you’re training hard but always sore, ask your doctor about: Cortisol (AM levels) – chronic elevation = catabolism. DHEA/Testosterone – low levels = poor repair potential. Ferritin/B12 – energy and oxygen transport markers. CRP/CK – inflammation and muscle damage indicators. T3/Reverse T3 – thyroid efficiency under stress. These numbers explain more about your soreness than your workouts ever could. 8️⃣ The Big Takeaway Soreness isn’t the goal. Adaptation is. Real progress doesn’t come from pain — it comes from stimulus, recovery, and consistency. Muscle grows when you give your body enough stress to signal growth, and enough recovery to make it happen. Stop chasing the ache. Start mastering the process. 💌 Work With Joanne: A Perfect 10 If you love the depth and science in this episode, imagine applying that precision to your own health. Joanne is now accepting applications for A Perfect 10, her exclusive 10-month mentorship beginning ...
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    44 分
  • Hormones off the Hook!

    Hormones off the Hook!
    2025/11/12
    🎙️ Episode Title:

    “Hormones Off the Hook: What the FDA’s New Decision Means for Women, HRT, and the Future of Menopause Care”

    💡 Episode Summary:

    For decades, women have been warned that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is risky business — linked to heart disease, cancer, and every imaginable midlife horror story.

    But that narrative just flipped.

    In a landmark move, the FDA has lifted the black box warnings from many HRT products — a long-overdue acknowledgment that the old data was outdated, misunderstood, and unnecessarily fear-inducing.

    In this episode, Joanne breaks down:

    • 🔍 What the FDA actually did — and how it changes the landscape for women in midlife.

    • ⚖️ Why the original warnings were wrong for most women and what new research reveals about timing, dosage, and delivery.

    • 💊 The arrival of a new non-hormonal medication (Lynkuet / Elinzanetant) for hot flashes and night sweats — and who it’s perfect for.

    • 🧬 How all of this impacts your hormones, body composition, recovery, and long-term health.

    This episode is your science-based, hype-free breakdown of one of the most important updates in women’s health in decades.

    🎯 Why You’ll Want to Listen:

    If you’ve ever been told HRT is “too risky,” or you’ve suffered through hot flashes, mood swings, or sleepless nights because you thought you had no options — this conversation changes everything.

    It’s time to replace fear with facts and take control of midlife on your terms.

    💌 Work With Joanne:

    Joanne is now accepting applications for her exclusive 10-month mentorship, A Perfect 10, starting February 2026.

    Ten women. Ten months. A deep-dive journey into hormones, training, nutrition, mindset, and the science of midlife mastery.

    If you’re ready to look, feel, and live at your absolute best — email Joanne directly at joanne@joannelee.com for details.
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    28 分
  • FASTING - FRIEND OR FOE?

    FASTING - FRIEND OR FOE?
    2025/11/04
    Rewriting My Midlife Brand, Metabolism & Fasting: Why I’m Becoming JoanneLee.com Episode Description In this episode, I pull back the curtain on a big shift: after 30 years as The Shrink Shop, I’m moving everything under JoanneLee.com and fully owning the work I actually do — high-level body composition and midlife coaching that goes way beyond “just weight loss.” We’ll dive into why I’m rebranding, how my coaching has evolved, and then get into the science of fasting, metabolic slowdown, and midlife hormones — including why fasting is powerful for some bodies and a terrible idea for others. In This Episode, You’ll Hear About: 🔁 Why I’m Rebranding to JoanneLee.com Why The Shrink Shop name worked in the early “weight loss only” days, but no longer reflects the depth of my work How my Mastering Midlife coaching has gone far beyond fat loss into hormones, resilience, energy, and long-term health Why I’m stepping into my own name and identity to represent my full range of coaching (not just shrinking bodies, but rebuilding them) 🧠 My Coaching Philosophy: Science First, Trends Second How my approach is built on physiology and current research, not whatever diet is trending on Instagram this week Why my work is grounded in body composition — muscle, fat, hormones, metabolism — rather than just “scale weight” How I use tools like fasting inside structured programs, rather than as a random or extreme lifestyle ⏳ Constant Calorie Restriction vs Fasting: What Really Happens to Your Metabolism Why long-term calorie restriction makes your body burn fewer calories at rest The role of NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) — all the unconscious movement you do in a day — and how it can drop by up to ~700 calories/day when you’re dieting hard How thyroid output and other hormones adapt downward when the body feels like energy is scarce Why some naturally lean people (often ectomorphs) stay slim because of consistently high NEAT, not “magic metabolism” 🔥 Metabolic Adaptation & Why Pushing Harder Backfires What metabolic adaptation actually is and why your body becomes better at storing energy when it senses ongoing restriction Why “eat less, move more” eventually crashes: pushing harder with less food and more exercise can stall fat loss and make you feel worse How fasting sends a clear on/off signal, allowing the body to mobilize fat without the same “panic conserve” response The benefits of clear eating windows and routine for cellular and mitochondrial health ⚡ Fasting: Myths, Benefits & Where It Actually Helps Why fasting does not slow metabolism — and how it can temporarily increase adrenaline and alertness as a survival mechanism How that “elevated, sharp” feeling during a fast is biology first, not spiritual awakening — even if it sometimes feels that way How fasting can help mobilize stored fat and give the digestive system a break Where I typically use fasting in coaching (for example, a structured 16-hour fast phase in my Signature Program) ⚠️ Why Fasting Is Not for Everyone — Especially in Midlife Why many midlife clients already live in a chronic stress / high cortisol state — and how aggressive fasting can make that worse The problem with combining fasting + low calories + low protein in midlife (hello, muscle loss, fatigue, and hormone chaos) Why some midlife bodies need stability, adequate protein, and nervous system regulation more than extended fasting windows How to think about more moderate strategies like 12-hour eating windows and routine-based timing instead of extreme fasting 🎯 Elite Coaching for Midlife: My 10-Month Program A brief look at my upcoming 10-month Elite program for a small group of people who want deep, high-touch coaching around: Midlife body composition Hormones and metabolism Performance, resilience, and long-term health Why this container is for people who are done with short programs and ready to fully commit to being an outlier in midlife and beyond New for 2026 (hopefully before) My new website – www.JoanneLee.com – should be live in the next month, where you’ll be able to see all my programs, resources, and ways to work with me in one place. 📩 In the meantime, if you’re interested in my Elite 10-month coaching program, email me directly at joanne@joannelee.com and tell me a bit about where you are right now and what you want the next decade of your life and body to look like. Midlife isn’t the decline everyone expects. It’s the last, best opportunity to become an outlier.
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    49 分
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