This Is Life — strength, physiology & stepping into your prime
This Is Life is a podcast about strength, physical, mental, and emotional, and what it really looks like to step into your prime in midlife.
Hosted by Jo Northwood, a strength coach and sports therapy graduate, this podcast blends real-life experience with evidence-based physiology to explore training, hormones, health, identity, and rebuilding yourself after life shifts.
Some episodes are practical and educational, breaking down strength training, metabolism, and how the body actually adapts as we age.
Others are personal, honest conversations about motherhood, losing yourself, finding your way back, and choosing to live bigger rather than shrink.
No fads. No extremes. No pressure to “bounce back.”
Just smart training, grounded nutrition, and real conversations for women who want to feel capable, strong, and in control of their bodies again.
This Is Life — strength, physiology & stepping into your prime
Why You Keep Sabotaging Your Own Success: The Hidden Link Between Self-Care and Weight Loss
Ever feel like you're stuck in a cycle of self-sabotage, reaching for quick fixes like alcohol, binge-watching shows, or comfort foods, only to regret it later?
In this episode, we'll explore how a lack of self-care drives these behaviours, pushing you toward instant gratification and away from your long-term goals. We’ll break down how neglecting your own needs—whether it's managing stress, getting enough rest, or taking time for yourself—leads to choices that derail your weight loss progress. I’ll also share actionable strategies to help you shift away from short-term pleasures and start focusing on habits that truly nourish your body and mind.
If you're ready to stop getting in your own way and finally make lasting changes, this episode is for you.
Thank you for listening to This Is Life.
This podcast is an extension of my work with women navigating midlife strength, health, and identity, blending real-life experience with evidence-based physiology, without extremes or quick fixes.
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This is where I share life lately reflections, strength training insights, and the thinking behind this podcast.