Inspire Fitness
The Podcast is for women over age 40 who want to get fit, lose fat & gain confidence. The Inspire Fitness Podcast host, Casey Young, is a Registered Dietitian & Certified Personal Trainer. Casey is passionate about helping women become healthy, strong & confident. She is a mom to 3 teenage boys & is married. She is owner & founder of Inspire Health & Wellness and offers virtual nutrition coaching & a virtual fitness program to women worldwide.
Episodes
224 episodes
Don't Skip the Deload- It Could Sabotage Your Results
If you’re a woman over 40 who’s been lifting consistently and pushing for progress, but feeling extra sore, mentally drained, or stuck in a plateau- this episode is for you.We’re breaking down deload weeks- what they are, why they...
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Season 2
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Episode 222
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13:28
Sugar's Hiding - And It's Not Where You Think
You already know soda and candy aren't doing you any favors. But what about your flavored yogurt? Your protein bar? That oat milk latte you've been feeling good about?In this follow-up to one of our most popular episodes, we're going dee...
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Season 2
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Episode 221
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23:15
Why You Feel Worse Before You Feel Better: The Truth About Sugar Withdrawal
You finally decided to cut the sugar. You're doing the right thing. And now you feel absolutely terrible.Headaches. Cravings. Brain fog. Exhaustion. Sound familiar?In this episode, Casey breaks down exactly what's happening in you...
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Season 2
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Episode 220
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22:01
Getting Back on the Fitness Wagon Is Easier Than You Think
You missed a day. Maybe two. Maybe you've been telling yourself you'll get back on track "tomorrow" for a few days now.This episode is your sign to stop waiting.I'm talking directly to every woman who has ever started something wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 219
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20:15
Lifting More Than Luggage: How One Busy Executive Got Strong, Lost Fat, and Found Her Confidence
What does it actually look like to lose weight when you're constantly on the road, entertaining clients, eating at airports, and barely have time to think?In this episode, I sit down with Susan - a 57-year-old executive who travels multi...
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Season 2
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Episode 219
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28:48
Why I Quit Running (And Finally Got Strong)
I ran the Chicago Marathon. Half marathons. Races every summer for years. And despite all of it, I never loved how I looked, never felt powerful in my body, and definitely never felt confident.In this episode, I'm sharing the re...
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Season 2
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Episode 218
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22:04
That Photo You Hate? Let’s Talk About It
“I want to feel confident in photos.”“I just want my jeans to fit better.”“I want to feel good in my swimsuit.”If you’ve ever looked at a picture of yourself and immediately started picking it apart… this episode is for you.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 217
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12:43
Why 8-10K Steps Per Day Matters (Especially for Women 45+)
When women think about improving their fitness, the first thing they usually focus on is workouts.But there’s another factor that plays a huge role in fat loss, energy, and metabolic health - and most women overlook it.It’s your <...
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Season 2
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Episode 216
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21:31
Belly Fat- Why Your Midsection Feels Stuck After 45 (And What Actually Changes It)
“I feel like everything is settling around my midsection.”“I can’t get my abdomen to flatten.”“I feel strong… but it’s not obvious.”If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.So many women in their 40s and 50s feel f...
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Season 2
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Episode 215
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24:23
5 Things You’re Doing That Are Derailing Your Weekends (And Keeping You Stuck)
If you feel like you’re crushing it Monday through Friday…and then the weekend completely derails you - this episode is for you.For so many women 45+, the cycle looks like this:✔️ Structured during the week✔️ Workouts done...
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Season 2
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Episode 214
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20:21
Lift Smarter, Get Stronger: RPE & Progressive Overload Explained for Women 40+
(Replay Episode) Lift Smarter, Get Stronger: RPE & Progressive Overload Explained for Women 40+If you’ve ever wondered…Am I lifting heavy enough?Why am I not getting stronger—even though ...
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Season 2
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Episode 213
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25:36
The Missing Link: Why Willpower Isn’t the Problem (and What Actually Creates Results)
If willpower worked, you wouldn’t still be frustrated.In the final episode of this 3-part Spring Break mini series, we’re talking about the real reason fat loss feels hard after 40-and it’s not because you lack discipline or motiv...
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Season 2
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Episode 212
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16:22
Movement That Works For Fat Loss
Movement That Works: Why Cardio Isn’t the Answer After 40If you’re working out a lot but not seeing fat loss… this episode will change how you think about movement.In Episode 2 of this special 3-part Spring Brea...
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Season 2
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Episode 211
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15:21
Fat Loss Truths: What I’d Stop Pretending If I Wanted to Lose 5-10 Pounds by Spring Break
Spring break is coming-and if you’re a woman over 40 who wants fat loss but feels stuck, this episode is your reality check.In this first episode of a special 3-part mini series, I’m breaking down the biggest fat loss “pretends” I see a...
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Season 2
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Episode 211
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20:29
GLP1 Medications + Muscle Loss: The Midlife Risk No One Is Talking About
GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now-and if you’re a woman over 40, chances are you’ve considered one, are currently taking one, or know someone who is.But here’s the conversation that’s missing:What happens to your muscl...
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Season 2
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Episode 210
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19:02
The Timeline No One Talks About: What Really Happens When You Don't Quit
If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing everything right… so why don’t I look different yet?”-this episode is for you.Real transformation after 40 doesn’t happen overnight. And the truth? The changes that matter most happen long b...
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Season 2
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Episode 209
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30:16
Why Random Workouts Are Ruining Your Results (And What Women 40+ Need Instead)
If you’re a woman over 40 who works out consistently-but your body isn’t changing the way you expect-this episode is for you.Because the problem usually isn’t effort. It’s random workouts.In this episode, I’m breaking dow...
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Season 3
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Episode 208
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19:15
10 Things I Would NOT Do to Hit My Protein Target (40+ Fat Loss Edition)
If you’re a woman over 40 trying to lose fat and still struggling to hit your protein goals, this episode is for you.Because chances are-it’s not that you’re “bad at protein.” It’s that you’ve just haven't made it a priority.In th...
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Season 3
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Episode 207
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16:26
Hit Your Protein at Every Meal (Without Overthinking It)
If hitting your protein goals feels overwhelming, confusing, or like one more thing you’re failing at- this episode is for you.Protein isn’t just a macro. For women over 40, it’s a foundational habit that supports fat los...
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Season 3
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Episode 206
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22:24
Top 10 Habits to Fuel Fat Loss -Without Losing Your Mind
If you’re a woman over 40 who’s tired of feeling like fat loss has to mean restriction, misery, or starting over every Monday—this episode is for you.In this episode, I’m breaking down the 10 foundational habits that actually drive fa...
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Season 3
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Episode 205
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24:25
The Streak Is Ending (And Why That’s a Good Thing)
Last January, I set a simple- but uncomfortable- goal: walk outside every single day for the month.Not for more steps.Not for better fitness results.But because I had gotten a little too comfortable staying inside.Michigan...
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Season 2
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Episode 204
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18:00
Fat Loss Over 40- You’ve Been Lied To. Let’s Fix That in the New Year
As the New Year approaches, a lot of women over 40 are already thinking about dieting harder, cutting more calories, and starting over again.But what if the reason fat loss hasn’t worked in the past… isn’t you?In this epi...
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Season 2
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Episode 203
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19:25
12 Days of Fit-mas: Episode 12: Finish Strong, Start Stronger
Welcome to Day 12 - the final episode of the 12 Days of Fit-mas mini-series.Today’s episode is about closing out the year with intention - not pressure -and recognizing that you don’t need to wait for January to feel successful. Casey sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 202
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10:09
The 12 Days of Fit-mas: Episode 11: Sleep- The Holiday Fat Loss Secret
Welcome to Day 11 of the 12 Days of Fit-mas mini-series!Today we’re talking about one of the most overlooked -but powerful - tools for fat loss and consistency: sleep.If workouts feel harder, cravings feel stronger, or moti...
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Season 2
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Episode 201
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7:43
12 Days of Fit-mas: Episode 10: Holiday Stress & Emotional Eating
Welcome to Day 10 of the 12 Days of Fit-mas mini-series!Today we’re talking about something many women experience during the holidays: emotional eating.If stress, overwhelm, or exhaustion has you reaching for food more ofte...
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Season 2
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Episode 200
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11:39