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StrongHer Collective
StrongHer Collective Podcast is all about women’s strength. Hosted by personal trainer, yoga teacher, and research-loving hype girl Morganne Aaberg, this podcast is all about redefining fitness for women by shifting the focus from shrinking to strengthening.
Each episode dives into evidence-based conversations on resistance training, fitness myths, mindset, and more—all through the lens of empowering women to live vibrant, independent, adventurous lives. Whether you're picking up weights for the first time or deep in your strength journey, you'll find support, science, and a whole lot of encouragement here.
This is your space to challenge old narratives, embrace your power, and build a body that supports the life you want to live. Strength belongs to every woman—and in the StrongHer Collective, we lift each other up.
StrongHer Collective
Caring for Your Body for the Long Haul: Women’s Strength, Recovery, and Health with Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards, physical therapist, author, and co-host of The Interdisciplinary Case Miles Podcast, for a thoughtful conversation about how women can navigate strength, recovery, and identity through every stage of life.
Kate and I talk about how her experiences as both clinician and patient reshaped her approach to healthcare—emphasizing curiosity, compassion, and seeing the whole person. We explore how to reframe “starting over” after injury, burnout, or major life transitions; how understanding our bodies’ physiology can build confidence instead of confusion; and how to fuel, rest, and move in ways that genuinely support strength.
We also unpack the pressures of comparison, the importance of rest, and the process of learning to slow down and listen to our bodies with age and experience. Kate reminds us that strength isn’t about perfection—it’s about self-trust, awareness, and allowing ourselves to evolve.
Her parting advice really hit home for me: rest is productive, give yourself grace, and stop comparing your journey to anyone else’s.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- How to reframe “starting over” after injury, life transitions, or burnout without feeling like failure.
- Why understanding your body’s physiology and hormonal changes can build confidence and resilience.
- The essentials of fueling, sleep, and recovery for strength and long-term health.
- How to filter out misleading fitness and hormone advice online.
- When to seek professional care and how to advocate for yourself in the healthcare system.
- Why rest, self-compassion, and letting go of comparison are critical for sustainable strength.
Links
Learn more about Kate on her website, and connect with her on Instagram. Runners should check out her amazing RUNsource app. Listen to the Interdisciplinary Case Miles Podcast where Kate and a running medicine physician and sports dietician discuss injury cases (Apple, Spotify) and learn how to stay strong, healthy, and injury-free with real stories and practical insights every runner can use. To submit a case to Interdisciplinary Case Miles, send an email to runcasemiles@gmail.com.
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