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
Stuck on the Scale? How to Break Through a Midlife Weight Loss Plateau
Feeling stuck? You’re not alone. Hitting a weight loss plateau is one of the most frustrating parts of any journey, especially in your 40s and 50s. But here’s the truth: a plateau isn’t a sign of failure—it’s your body’s way of adapting.
In this episode, we uncover:
- Why weight loss plateaus happen (hint: it’s not just about eating less and moving more).
- What your body is trying to tell you when progress slows down.
- The science-backed strategies to reignite results without punishing your body.
Whether you’re battling hormonal shifts, muscle loss, or hidden habits, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you push past the plateau and start seeing progress again.
If you’ve been feeling frustrated and ready to throw in the towel, listen in—you’ve got this, and I’m here to help.
Ready to break through? Let’s get started!
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.