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
199 episodes
12 Days of Fit-mas: Episode 9: Protect Your Time & Your Energy
Welcome to Day 9 of the 12 Days of Fit-mas mini-series!Today we’re talking about one of the most overlooked parts of staying consistent during the holidays: protecting your time and energy.If December feels packed with comm...
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Episode 199
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12:06
12 Days of Fit-Mas: Episode 8: Alcohol With Intention
Welcome to Day 8 of the 12 Days of Fit-mas mini-series!Today we’re talking about a topic that comes up a lot during the holidays: alcohol-and how to approach it with intention instead of guilt.If you’ve noticed alcohol affe...
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Season 2
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Episode 198
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9:47
12 Days of Fit-mas: Episode 7: Why Recovery Counts as Training
Welcome to Day 7 of the 12 Days of Fit-mas mini-series!Today we’re talking about something many women struggle to embrace-recovery-and why it’s not time off, but a critical part of your training plan.If you’ve ever felt gui...
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Episode 197
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7:55
12 Days of Fit-mas: Episode 6: Why Strength Training Matters More in December
Welcome to Day 6 of the 12 Days of Fit-mas mini-series!Today we’re talking about why strength training deserves a spot in your routine even more during the busy holiday season-and why doing less can actually be the smarte...
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Season 2
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Episode 196
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10:15
12 Days of Fit-mas: Episode 5: Pick Your Treat Budget
Welcome to Day 5 of the 12 Days of Fit-mas mini-series!Today we’re tackling one of the most common holiday struggles for women over 40: treat overload and decision fatigue.This episode isn’t about cutting out sweets or “bei...
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Season 2
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Episode 195
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9:29
12 Days of Fit-mas: Episode 4: The 80/20 Holiday Plate
Welcome to Day 4 of the 12 Days of Fit-mas mini-series!Today we’re talking about one of the most practical tools you can use during the holidays: the 80/20 holiday plate.This approach helps you enjoy seasonal foods while st...
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Episode 194
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8:20
12 Days of Fit-mas: Episode 3: Walk Before You Scroll
Welcome to Day 3 of the 12 Days of Fit-mas mini-series!Today we’re focusing on one of the simplest habits you can use to reduce stress, boost energy, and improve consistency during the holiday season: walk before you scroll.
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Season 2
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Episode 193
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7:16
12 Days of Fit-mas- Day 2: Protein First, Treats Second
Welcome back to Day 2 of the 12 Days of Fit-mas mini-series!Today we’re talking about the simplest nutrition shift that makes every holiday meal, party, and treat feel easier to navigate: protein first, treats second....
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Season 2
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Episode 192
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8:55
12 Days of Fit-mas- Episode 1: Your One Non-Negotiable
Welcome to Day 1 of the 12 Days of Fit-mas mini-series!Today we’re kicking things off with the simplest, most powerful strategy to stay consistent through the holidays: choosing one non-negotiable each day.In this short epi...
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Season 2
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Episode 191
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9:36
A Sneak Peek at the 12 Days of Fit-mas: Simple, Sustainable Support for Your Holiday Season
The holidays are here, and with them comes a season that can easily pull you off your routine, drain your energy, and make consistency feel impossible. That’s exactly why I’m launching something special: the 12 Days of Fit-mas mini-serie...
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Episode 190
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14:16
Stop Whispering to the Woman You’ve Outgrown
In today’s episode, Casey shares a powerful line she heard while out on a walk- one that stopped her in her tracks:“I cannot call in the next level of woman while still whispering to the one that I already outgrew.”If you’v...
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Episode 189
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17:21
When Injury Happens: How to Stay on Track Even When Your Body Won’t Let You
Injuries, flare-ups, and physical setbacks happen to every woman- especially in our 40s and beyond. But the real challenge isn’t the injury itself… it’s the mental spiral that can follow.In today’s episode, Casey breaks down how...
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Episode 188
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25:39
Pelvic Floor Struggles, Strength Comebacks: A Real Convo w/ my Client, Jill
Today’s episode is one so many women over 40 will relate to - because pelvic floor issues are far more common than anyone talks about.I’m sitting down with one of my incredible clients, Jill, to talk openly about her pelvic...
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Season 2
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Episode 187
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39:42
Thanksgiving Tips & Tricks - How to Enjoy the Day and Stay On Track
In today’s episode of the Inspire Fitness Podcast, we’re talking all things Thanksgiving- a holiday that’s centered around food, family, and tradition… but doesn’t have to derail your goals.I’m walking you through simple, realisti...
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Episode 186
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14:36
RPE, Progression & Getting Results: The Secret Behind Effective Workouts
Today we’re breaking down the two concepts that completely transform results for women over 40: RPE and progressive overload.If you’ve ever wondered:“Am I lifting heavy enough…?”“Why am I not getting stronger…?”or “How...
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Episode 185
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25:36
How Community Keeps You Consistent (So You Don’t Start Over in January)
Today we’re talking about one of the biggest predictors of fitness success for women over 40… community.Inspired by one of my favorite James Clear quotes - “One of the most effective things you can do to build better habits is...
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Season 2
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Episode 184
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25:30
A Conversation With Dr. Kevin Noel - Breaking the Pain Cycle with Strength Training
In today’s episode, I’m joined by local chiropractor Dr. Kevin Noel to talk about how strength training restores freedom, breaks pain cycles, and helps you move - and live - without fear. We’re breaking down the powerful connection betwe...
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Season 2
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Episode 183
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43:08
Why Taking a Break From Fitness During the Holidays Backfires
Ever told yourself, “I’ll get back on track after the holidays”?You’re not alone - but that “short break” from your workouts can actually set you back in ways you don’t expect.In this episode, Casey breaks down why pressi...
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Episode 182
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22:01
Why Strength Training Matters More Than Ever on GLP-1s - a Conversation With Tina Haupert
In this episode, Casey sits down with Tina Haupert - Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P), Certified Nutrition Coach, and founder of Carrots ‘N’ Cake - to talk about one of the most important (and overlooked) topics for w...
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Season 2
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Episode 181
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43:11
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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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