The Strong Girl Era

In this episode of River City Podcast, Jess sits down with returning guest Dr. Aimee Harris of Dimensional Wellness and personal trainer Daniela Bowen for a powerful conversation about what many are calling “The Strong Girl Era.”

Together they explore the science behind strength training, longevity, and women’s health across the lifespan. The conversation breaks down the difference between lifespan and healthspan, why muscle is becoming one of the strongest predictors of healthy aging, and how strength training supports not just the body—but also brain health, metabolism, and emotional resilience.

They also tackle common misconceptions about women lifting weights, discuss how strength training impacts hormones during perimenopause and menopause, and share practical insights on how women can start building strength at any age.

This episode is all about shifting the focus from simply living longer to living stronger, healthier, and more independently for years to come.

Discussions on this podcast are informed by the Dimensional Wellness Matrix™, a wellness framework developed by Dr. Aimee Harris that integrates the eight dimensions of wellness to support whole-person wellbeing.

To learn more about Dr. Aimee Harris and Dimensional Wellness:

www.thedimensionalwellness.com

To learn more and to sign up for Wellness Retreats:

https://www.thedimensionalwellness.com/wellness-retreats

To follow Dimensional Wellness on Social Media:

www.facebook.com/thedimensionalwellness

www.instagram.com/dimensional.wellness

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimwellness

https://www.snapchat.com/@dimwellness

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