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
Belly Fat in Midlife: What’s Really Causing It and How to Tackle It
Struggling with stubborn belly fat that just won’t budge, no matter what you do? You’re not alone, and it’s not your fault. In this episode, we dive into why belly fat becomes a challenge in your 40s and 50s, uncovering the real culprits behind it—hormonal changes, stress, muscle loss, and more.
But don’t worry, we’re not leaving you hanging! You’ll walk away with actionable, science-backed strategies to regain control, from the power of strength training to the importance of sleep and stress management.
If you’re ready to feel confident, strong, and in control of your body, this episode is packed with the tips and insights you need to get started.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why belly fat becomes harder to lose as we age.
- The role of hormones, insulin resistance, and stress.
- How to tackle belly fat with strength training, protein, and lifestyle changes.
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.