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
Becoming Her: How to Step Into the Most Energized, Confident, and Strong Version of Yourself
What if the version of you who is strong, confident, and full of energy wasn’t some far-off goal—but someone you could start stepping into today?
So many women get stuck waiting…
- Waiting until they lose weight to feel confident
- Waiting until they have more time to start prioritizing themselves
- Waiting for motivation to finally get going
But here’s the truth—you don’t wait to become her, you start acting like her now.
In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to shift from hesitation to action so you can start feeling like the best version of yourself today.
We’re diving into:
🔥 Why most women stay stuck in self-doubt and overthinking
🔥 How to stop letting time and energy excuses keep you from change
🔥 The real reason you feel drained—and how to reclaim your energy
🔥 Why confidence comes from showing up, not from hitting a goal
🔥 A mindset shift that will change how you see yourself forever
Because the future you—the strong, fit, thriving version—isn’t waiting for motivation or a ‘perfect time.’ She’s waiting for you to start making choices that align with her right now.
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.