Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
Welcome to Menopause Reimagined, your go-to podcast for transformation and education around menopause and midlife wellness.
I’m Andrea Donsky, your host. With over 20 years as a multiple-award-winning nutritionist, four-time published researcher, and menopause educator, I bring you real talk and trusted guidance. As co-founder of wearemorphus.com, I’m dedicated to helping you take control of your perimenopause and menopause journey.
Each episode is designed to empower you with actionable insights. You can expect deep dives into nutrition, lifestyle shifts, supplements, hormone management, and the latest women’s health research. We cover sexual health, mental well-being, practical tips, and more, all with a focus on helping you thrive confidently and naturally through every stage of midlife.
No topic is off limits. My mission is to banish the stigma of menopause by talking about it openly and honestly.
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Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
Ep #153: Building Muscle with Mareya Ibrahim-Jones
In this episode of Menopause Reimagined, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com sits down with Chef Mareya Ibrahim-Jones—also known as The Fit Foodie—to discuss how midlife women can thrive by rethinking nutrition, fitness, and mindset.
Key Takeaways:
- Mareya shares her journey of shifting from routines that no longer worked to discovering what truly supports her health in midlife.
- Why working out to burn fat may not be effective anymore, and how lifting weights transformed Mareya’s energy, physique, and mental clarity.
- The crucial role of building muscle: why muscle mass matters more than ever during menopause.
- Nutrition insights: You need to consume enough, and the right types of, calories to build and maintain muscle.
- The 90/10 rule: Eat well 90% of the time, but don’t deprive yourself because indulgence helps maintain metabolic flexibility and enjoyment.
- Mindset matters: How changing your approach to self-care and fitness can lead to lasting results.
- The dangers of calorie restriction: Why eating too little can backfire and slow your metabolism.
- Quality over quantity: Focus on nutrient-dense foods, not just calorie counts.
- Skin health tips: Hydration, electrolytes, vitamin C, and glutathione for glowing skin from the inside out.
- The power of eating the rainbow: How a colorful, varied diet supports overall wellness and cellular health.
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- Connect with Chef Mareya at chefmareya.com and on Instagram @chefmareya
- Check out her podcast, The Real Dish, for more on food, health, and wellness
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