Sweat and Laughter: Navigating Midlife Together
Sweat & Laughter is hosted by two incredible friends, Mindy and Cheryl. These dynamic women crossed paths in their forties and formed an unbreakable bond that's the foundation of their show.
Mindy, a registered dietitian, and Cheryl, a personal trainer, join forces on this podcast to explore the incredible potential that fitness and nutrition offer during midlife. This podcast is where midlife meets real life. We talk about all things nutrition, fitness, aging gracefully, and our adventures together.
Thanks for being here,
M & C
Episodes
55 episodes
53 : It's Time to Make Some Appointments
On this episode Mindy and Cheryl briefly revisit the ACSM guidelines and they step outside of nutrition and fitness to talk about prioritizing our overall health.
52 : New ACSM Guidelines, Mantras, and Sweet Summertime!
On this episode Mindy and Cheryl review key points from the new position stand from The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). They review the major takeaways from the comprehensive evidence-based guidelines summarizing resistance tr...
51 . Finances and Nutrition. They Are More Alike Than You Think.
Season 3 is here and we’re starting with a conversation you might be surprised by.Your health and wealth habits are more connected than you think. In this episode, we break down how the same principles used in financial plann...
50 | 50 Words That Can Change Your Life
We wrap Season 2 with a big milestone: our 50th episode and it’s the final one of 2026. Mindy and Cheryl are sharing five powerful statements made up of just 50 words. Short, simple, and packed with impact.This episode is not about long ...
49 | The Life of a Fitness Instructor with Special Guest, Sheri Young
Have you ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of a group fitness class? This week, Mindy and Cheryl welcome back special guest Sheri Young for an honest, lively conversation about the ups, downs, and unexpected moments that come ...
48 | 4 Things To Consider While Taking a GLP-1 Medication
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro® are changing the weight-loss landscape, but there’s more to the journey than watching the scale move. In this episode, we break down 4 essential considerations everyone on a GLP-1 should k...
47 | Revisiting Our Vision Board Progress
As 2025 begin to wind down, Cheryl and Mindy are revisiting their vision boards to see what actually happened. It’s not about having it all figured out; it’s about growth, grace, and celebrating progress (even the messy kind). Join them for rea...
46 | Q4 Baby! 2 Things You Can Do For Yourself This Last Quarter of the Year
The year’s not done yet and neither are you. In this episode, we’re sharing two things you can do right now to take care of YOU before the year ends. No resolutions. No pressure. Just a little nudge (and a few laughs) to help...
45 | 6 Reasons You Are Not Seeing Results (replay)
Do you ever feel like you’re doing all the things but still not seeing results? Don’t worry — you’re not alone. Let’s rewind to one of our most popular episodes and figure it out together! You might be surprised by our insights and discover a f...
44 | A Serendipitous Start (replay)
We’re rewinding all the way back to where it all started. In this replay of our very first Sweat and Laughter episode, we share the story of how we met, why our friendship clicked, and what inspired us to create a space for women navigat...
43 | Hey, I Have a Question! - Part 3
Cheryl and Mindy are back answering a few more of your most asked questions. “How much protein do I really need?” And, “Are rest days really that big of a deal?” They keep it real, unfiltered, research based, and attainable. I...
42 | I'm Just a Girl Navigating Midlife
We’ve never been here before…literally. Midlife is messy, hard, and sometimes a little “what the heck just happened?” In this episode, Mindy and Cheryl scrap the highlight reel and get real: the changes we didn’t see coming, the curveballs we’r...
41 | Hey, I Have a Question! - Part 2
In Part 2 of our Hey, I Have a Question! series, we flip the script and put Cheryl, a certified personal trainer, in the hot seat. Cheryl’s giving it to us straight by answering some questions related to her personal training...
40 | Hey, I Have a Question! - Part 1
In this multi-part episode, we ask Mindy, a Registered Dietitian, some questions we really want answered. You know—the stuff we might be confused about but just don't want to ask.Mindy cuts through the noise, ditches the diet culture flu...
39 | Summer Staples for Success (Throwback Thursday)
Today’s episode is a re-release of one that really hit home for a lot of you. We got some great feedback when it first dropped, and honestly, the message still feels fresh and needed.In this episode, Mindy and Cheryl share their mu...
38 | From Vision to Reality: Our 2025 Midpoint Vision Board Update
Six months into 2025, Mindy and Cheryl revisit their vision boards to see what’s unfolded, what’s evolving, and what needs a little fine-tuning. They share their biggest wins, a few pivots, and some small shifts that might make all the differen...
37 | A Bit of This and a Bit of That
Ready for a little bit of everything? In this episode, Mindy and Cheryl are back with exciting updates (spoiler: Strong Nation is adding weights!) and a dive into some hot-button topics.Weighted vests - are they a must have? Social media...
36 | Let's Talk About the Pause. But first, an important update.
Do you ever wonder what happens after the dust starts to settle? Mindy and Cheryl reconnect with Kelli from the episode: “She Got Fired! They Lied” to hear the latest updates and discover what’s next in her journey.But that’s just the be...
35 | Who Can We Trust?
In this episode, Mindy and Cheryl dive into the social media firestorm sparked by a popular influencer’s big reveal. So many people feel angry, betrayed and are left questioning, “Who can we trust?” We’re unpacking the frustration, the disappoi...
34 | On the Road Again
Mindy and Cheryl have been traveling a lot this month. In this episode, they share a few personal tips that help them feel their best while on the road.If you have a travel tip we would love to hear from you.
33 | Were We Bamboozled?
Mindy and Cheryl take you along to sunny Hilton Head, South Carolina, as they wrap up their annual girls’ trip. After a week of laughter and sunshine - tune in for some trip highlights, being bamboozled, and a tally sheet. Mindy also shares ins...
32 | She Got Fired! They Lied.
This week, we bring you a story that’s both shocking and deeply personal. From the unprofessional process to the false claims in her termination email, her story is a raw and honest account of betrayal in the workplace—and the resilience it tak...
31 | Client Insights & a Podcast that Keeps Us Thinking
This week, we’re sharing key insights from our nutrition and personal training clients—the wins and lessons that resonate most. We’re also highighting a must-listen podcast that encouraged us and complements the advice we share here...
30 | Build the Life You Can't Stop Dreaming About and Mindy Does Something She Thought She'd Never Do
In this episode of Sweat and Laughter, Mindy and Cheryl dive into the value of vision boarding—why it works, how to do it, and the powerful benefits of creating a visual roadmap of your goals and keeping them in sight every day. We’re also shar...
29 | Small Shifts, Big Wins: Your Guide to Thriving in 2025
Welcome to Season 2 of Sweat and Laughter: Navigating Midlife Together! In this kickoff episode, Mindy and Cheryl share four simple yet powerful steps to help you improve your health and feel your best in 2025. From assessing where...