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
180 episodes
Holiday Game Plan: 3 Daily Non-Negotiables to Stay on Track
The holidays are coming, and while most people are slipping into “I’ll start again in January” mode, you’re doing it differently this year. 💪In this episode, Casey breaks down the simple strategy that keeps her clients consisten...
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Season 2
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Episode 180
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20:48
The Halloween Gateway: Don’t Fall into the All-or-Nothing Trap This Holiday Season
Halloween isn’t just candy and costumes- it’s the gateway to the most challenging two months of the year for your fitness and nutrition goals.For so many women, this is the time when routines start slipping… workouts get skipped...
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Season 2
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Episode 179
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21:16
Why a Short Workout Beats No Workout Every Time
We’ve all had those days - the ones that don’t go as planned, when hormones, headaches, and life throw curveballs and your workout feels impossible to squeeze in. In today’s episode, Casey shares a real-life story about how a 15-minute walk...
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Season 2
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Episode 178
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19:31
Real Women. Real Results: The Inspire Fitness Client Panel
In this special episode, I’m joined by several amazing women from the Inspire Fitness community who are sharing their real experiences with strength training, nutrition, and mindset.They talk about what finally clicked for them,...
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Season 2
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Episode 177
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31:25
Eat the DAMN Frog: How Doing the Hard Thing First Builds Momentum
We all have that one thing we’ve been putting off - the email we need to send, the workout we keep skipping, or the meal prep we said we’d start “tomorrow.” In this episode, Casey shares a personal story about finally tackling a task she’d been...
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Season 2
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Episode 176
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14:56
It Started as a Challenge… Now It’s Who I Am
This week, I’m getting personal. Back in January, I made a commitment to get outside for a walk every single day in the month of January- even through Michigan’s cold, dark and generally unenjoyable winter. What started as a mont...
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Season 2
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Episode 175
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17:05
Why Rest Feels So Hard - But Matters More Than Ever
Why is it so hard to rest - even when we know we need it?In this episode, Casey gets real about the struggle so many women over 40 face when it comes to slowing down. We’ve been conditioned to go, do, and achieve - but in f...
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Season 2
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Episode 174
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18:43
Make Healthy Habits Stick: The Power of Habit Stacking
If you’ve ever started the week with the best intentions - but by Wednesday you’re already off track - this episode is for you.Today, we’re talking about one of my favorite strategies from Atomic Habits by James Clear: habit ...
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Season 2
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Episode 173
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15:05
8 Tips to Keep Your Commitment to a Sober October (for Women 40+)
Thinking about taking on Sober October - or already a few days in and wondering how to keep the momentum? In this episode, I’m sharing 8 practical tips to help you stick to your commitment all month long. These strategies are designed for women...
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Season 2
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Episode 172
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21:28
Sober October: What Happens When You Take a Break from Alcohol
What happens when you take a break from alcohol-especially as a woman over 40 working toward health and fat loss goals? In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience of going alcohol-free, why I’m committing to a “Sober October,” and the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 171
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20:33
💯 The Last 100 Days: Finish 2025 Strong
We’ve just crossed the final 100 days of 2025, and what you do right now matters. Too many women hit pause in the fall, waiting for January to “start fresh.” But if you use these 100 days with intention, you can build momentum, reset your habit...
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Season 2
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Episode 170
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17:55
How to Own the Gym- Even When You’re Traveling
Walking into a new gym- especially a hotel gym full of men- can feel intimidating, even if you’re totally confident lifting at home. In this episode, I’m sharing how to flip that fear into confidence so you can own your workout anywhere you go....
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Season 2
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Episode 169
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13:46
The Truth About GLP-1s: You Can’t Skip Strength Training
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, or Mounjaro® can be powerful tools for appetite control and weight loss-but here’s the truth no one’s talking about: without strength training, you risk losing valuable muscle right along with the fat.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 168
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16:50
Sick & Tired of Starting Over? Let’s Break the Cycle.
If you’re sick and tired of starting over, sick and tired of your own excuses, and flat-out exhausted from breaking promises to yourself… this episode is for you.Today I’m giving you the Monday motivation you actually need - no ...
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Season 2
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Episode 167
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13:59
Your Secret Weapon for Fat Loss: Meal Prep
Meal prep doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen or eating the same boring chicken and broccoli every day. In this episode, I’m breaking down how a little planning and preparation can completely change the game for busy women over 4...
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Season 2
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Episode 166
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15:08
Beyond the Scale: Katie’s Strength Training Journey While Using GLP-1s
What really happens when you combine medication with muscle? In this powerful episode, I sit down with my friend Katie, who has lost nearly 50 pounds over the past two and a half years -but her journey is about so much more than the number on t...
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Season 2
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Episode 165
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54:26
5 Things I’d Do if I Were Starting Strength Training at 40+
🍂 Fall is here - and that means new routines, fresh schedules, and the perfect chance to reset.If you’ve been off your workouts or you’ve been thinking about getting started with strength training (especially if you’re a woman i...
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Season 2
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Episode 164
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15:24
Falling Back Into Routine: Why Fall Is the Best Season to Reset Your Fitness & Nutrition
Fall is here, and with it comes the return of structure, schedules, and routines. After a summer of late nights, vacations, and a little less predictability, the back-to-school season can feel both overwhelming and refreshing.In this epi...
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Season 2
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Episode 163
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16:43
Heart Rate Zones 101: How to Train Smarter, Not Just Harder
Ever wondered if you’re pushing hard enough in your workouts- or maybe too hard? The answer might be hiding in your heart rate. In this episode, we’re breaking down heart rate training zones and what they mean for cardio, HIIT, and strength tra...
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Season 2
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Episode 162
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18:49
Boost Fat Loss & Endurance with Zone 2 Cardio
Zone 2 cardio might just be the most overlooked tool in your fitness toolbox, especially for women in mid-life. In this episode, I break down exactly what Zone 2 is, why it’s so powerful for building endurance, improving recovery, and supportin...
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Season 2
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Episode 161
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13:25
Direction Over Hustle: Why Clarity Wins Every Time in Your Fitness Journey
Are you spinning your wheels with workouts, macros, and "doing all the right things"-but still not seeing the results you want? This episode is your wake-up call to slow down and get clear.Inspired by the wisdom of the Cheshire ...
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Season 2
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Episode 160
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13:04
Move Better, Feel Better: The Power of Mobility
Mobility isn’t just for yogis or athletes- it’s essential for every woman over 40 who wants to move, lift, and live with ease.In this episode, we’re breaking down what mobility exercises really are (hint: they’re not just fancy ...
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Season 2
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Episode 159
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14:01
Why Chasing Fast Fat Loss Keeps You Stuck
In a world full of shortcuts, quick fixes, and shiny promises, it’s easy to get distracted by the “fast lane” to fat loss. But here’s the truth: it’s better to climb slowly up the right mountain than fast up the wrong one.In this ...
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Season 2
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Episode 158
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12:27
The Most Important Part of Your Deload Week (It’s Not Just About Lighter Weights)
Deload week isn’t just about lifting lighter- it’s about giving your body what it actually needs to grow stronger. In this short and powerful episode, I’m talking about the mental challenge of slowing down when you’ve finally built mom...
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Season 2
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Episode 157
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12:36
Muscle Soreness 101: How to Recover Faster & Keep Moving
Sore Muscles? Here's How to Bounce Back FasterStarting a new fitness routine? Muscle soreness is totally normal, but it doesn't have to knock you out. In this episode, I’m sharing smart, simple strategies to ease that post-workout...
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Season 2
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Episode 156
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19:50