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 Weight Loss Feels So Hard (and How Busy Mums Can Finally Break Through)
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Ever feel like you’re putting in all the effort but not seeing results? You’re not alone.
In this episode, we unpack why weight loss feels so overwhelming—especially for busy mums juggling a million things—and how small, sustainable changes can make all the difference.
You’ll discover how our proven methods can help you finally achieve your goals without adding to your to-do list.
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.
If you’d like to stay connected and continue the conversation, you can find me here:
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This is where I share life lately reflections, strength training insights, and the thinking behind this podcast.
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