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 Diets Stop Working After 40—and How to Finally See Real Results
Struggling with diets that used to work but don’t anymore? You’re not alone. After 40, your body changes—and so should your approach to weight loss.
In this episode, we’ll uncover:
✨ Why traditional diets fail women in their 40s and 50s.
✨ The surprising role hormones, muscle loss, and stress play in weight gain.
✨ A simple, science-backed strategy to lose weight without giving up your favourite foods.
It’s time to ditch the all-or-nothing mindset and embrace an approach that fits your life and your body. Ready to stop dieting and start thriving? Tune in now to learn how!
🎧 Press play for actionable tips and an invitation to join a supportive community of women who are ditching diets for good.
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.