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The Flipping 50 Show

The Flipping 50 Show

By: Debra Atkinson
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 The podcast for women in menopause and beyond who want to change the way they age. Fitness, wellness, and health research put into practical tips you can use today. You still got it, girl!@2023 Voice for Fitness, LLC. All Rights Reserved Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Solving Sleep Issues with CBD and Other Perimenopause Symptom Solutions

    Solving Sleep Issues with CBD and Other Perimenopause Symptom Solutions
    Jun 20 2025

    Solving sleep issues may have just gotten easier with today’s guest sharing her personal experience with CBD to help with Perimenopause Symptoms.

    My guest today is a Flipping 50 community member who listened to a podcast and decided herself to try CBD when nothing she had been doing was working.

    My Guest:

    Laura Scott is a former banker and corporate trainer who left the business world and dedicated her time raising her children. Over the past four years she cared for her parents as they rapidly declined at the same time perimenopause came knocking at her door. As her symptoms increased, she was deeply saddened and angered by the hopeless messaging around here that aging is a curse.

    Laura researched, overhauled her diet and healed many of her symptoms through nutrition. She knew she needed sleep to take her healing further and discovered Blue Sky CBD through the Flipping 50 podcast. She combined Blue Sky CBD with the sleep strategies to restore her sleep and live her days well.

    Questions We Answer in This Episode:

    • [00:16:49] What have you used in the Blue Sky product line? How did it help?
    • [00:19:09] Curious about how you chose the CBD products to match symptoms?
    • [00:21:04] How soon did you see results from using CBD?
    • [00:24:40] Solving sleep issues with CBD, did anything else happen as a result?

    Blue Sky CBD Products Used

    1. Sleep Gel
    2. Bath Bombs
    3. Topical Balms

    Advice to women who can’t sleep

    • Clean up your diet.
    • Drink your water.
    • Eat your protein.
    • Try hot baths and morning light.
    • Get your circadian rhythm down.
    • Try Blue Sky CBD

    What “Cleaning Up Your Diet” Means

    • Elimination diet: gluten, soy, dairy, peanuts, corn, sugar, eggs
    • Reintroduction process
    • Targeting 150g protein daily



    Key Takeaways in Solving Sleep Issues

    • Sleep is foundational. Without it, everything else suffers, from memory to motivation.
    • CBD can be life-changing. Blue Sky CBD helped Laura improve sleep, manage stress, and support recovery.
    • You are not alone. Many midlife women are quietly struggling. Sharing stories in Flipping50 Insiders Facebook Group can help others feel seen and supported.
    • Information overload can be paralyzing. Go back to science.



    Connect with Dr. Eric Dorninger, ND of Blue Sky CBD:

    • Get your Blue Sky CBD here for 20% off
      Link: https://www.flippingfifty.com/blueskycbd

    Other Episodes You Might Like:

    • Previous Episode - Women's Wellness Adventure Travel After 50
    • Next Episode - Bladder Issues in Menopause - The Hidden Bacteria You Need to Know
    • More Like This - Is CBD the Answer? How Women Use CBD to Manage Menopause

    Resources:

    • Short & Easy Exercise videos in this 5 Day Flip Challenge.
    • Book a Discovery Call with Debra to talk about your own menopause or becoming a coach.
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    40 mins
  • Women's Wellness Adventure Travel After 50

    Women's Wellness Adventure Travel After 50
    Jun 17 2025
    What do you get when you combine wellness with adventure travel? In Stacy Funt’s case, you get a new business. My guest today began her new business combining a love for travel and adventure with the need to fill a gap between empty nesting and grief and her new business was born. In this episode, we unpack what her business looks like, what her brand of wellness adventure travel is, and how taking risk coming from a safe, secure paycheck looks and feels like. No matter which part of this first attracts you, you may feel inspired after this episode. My Guest: Stacey Funt, MD, NBHWC, is a physician, certified health coach, and founder of LH Adventure Travel, a company specializing in small-group wellness adventures for women worldwide. Drawing on her medical expertise and love of travel, Stacey curates immersive experiences in breathtaking natural settings and vibrant cultural landscapes. Inspired by the pillars of well-being—movement, nourishing whole foods, relaxation, and sisterhood—her journeys leave women feeling deeply connected, rejuvenated, and inspired. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:03:41] What inspired you, as a physician, to start a wellness adventure travel business at the age of 58?[00:09:22] How do you describe or what is your flavor of wellness adventure travel differ from traditional travel, and what benefits does it offer women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond?[00:12:34] Are you practicing medicine? Are the travels for consumers, practitioners or both? [00:13:29] Any memorable stories or transformation from one of your travel adventures?[00:16:14] What advice would you give a woman dreaming about a wellness adventure or retreat feeling?[00:21:59] What advice would you give a woman dreaming about a wellness adventure or retreat but feeling hesitant or unable to commit?[00:31:14] Talk about the need to take risks in this new business endeavor and any struggles you had with that. Thinking About Going On A Women's Wellness Adventure Travel After 50? LH Adventure Travel A week-long weekend adventure of women in 40s to 60sBased on lifestyle medicine with 6 basic tenetsComes with 4 itineraries: Movement (hiking, kayaking, biking, etc.)Healthy EatingStress Management (spa, yoga, etc.)Community and Sisterhood (community circles with questions, get togethers, etc.) Why go on a Wellness Adventure Travel After 50? We won’t have these opportunities forever.Tap into your desire. Let it move you into a direction on how to live.“Tell me, what do you plan to do with your one, wild, precious life” - quote by Mary Oliver, shared by Stacey Funt Advice on taking risks There are no guarantees, there are no guidebooks, there are no set paths.It’s scary to take a risk, but do something different and tell everybody about it (starting a business).Starting a new business is not only a financial risk, but also an emotional risk. Connect with Stacey: Dr. Stacey’s Website - LH Adventure TravelFacebook - LH Adventure TravelInstagram - @lhadventuretravel Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - What’s Best Total Body or Split Routine in MenopauseNext Episode - Solving Sleep Issues with CBD and Other Perimenopause Symptom Solutions More Like This - Traveling Alone After 50 Or With Friends? Safe vs Not Safe Resources: Join Flipping 50 Women's Retreats each designed to challenge and stretch you.Looking for a perfect location for hikes and outdoor yoga? Join the Flipping 50 Women’s Retreat at Moab in October! Join Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist® to become a coach!Short & Easy Exercise videos in this 5 Day Flip Challenge.
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    39 mins
  • What’s Best Total Body or Split Routine in Menopause

    What’s Best Total Body or Split Routine in Menopause
    Jun 13 2025
    Which is the best workout routine for you right now – total body or split routine in menopause? This episode unpacks a recent study by Brad Schoenfeld comparing results from total body or split routine in menopause. The study did not actually address menopause. But if we know we are capable of making the same relative strength gains as males, then I’m considering this study as still relevant for us to consider in menopause. How the study was done: Untrained males, no resistance training in the previous 6 months.Exercise consists of 16 sets per muscle group per week per both groups Total Body Routine Trained each muscle group 4 per week (MTThF) 4 sets each: bench presscable triceps pushdownshoulder pressseated rowbiceps curlsquat leg curl. Split Routine Session A Mondays & Thursdays8 sets each: bench pressinclined bench presscable triceps pushdowntriceps kickbackshoulder press front dumbbell raise. Session B Tuesdays & Fridays8 sets each: seated rowlat pulldownbiceps curlhammer curlsquat Leg curl. Study Conclusion Training Volume for Strength Strength gains derived from frequency manipulation are driven by the increase in training volume. When constant, increased frequency does not seem to provide additional benefits. However, most studies suggest a resistance training frequency of 3 or fewer days per muscle group per week. A schedule of 4 days per week provides no additional strength gains relative to 2 days per week. Ideal or excessive training volume can be unique to each individual. Time The biggest challenge for most humans is Time. Disrupted or irregular schedules (MTTHF) can happen. Rest & Recovery Ideally 1-2 minutes rest between sets. Recommended 48 hours minimum to recover between use of same muscle groups. Muscle mass and hypertrophy could be built by either, but fat loss may benefit more from total body routine - based on greater muscle protein stimulus and EPOC. A Quick Overview on Total Body or Split Routine in Menopause Total Body Workouts Pros: More flexible with schedule. Easier to fit in and stay consistent with—especially helpful if life gets unpredictable.Higher metabolic boost. One study showed 8x more metabolic benefit from total body training than split routines.Efficient muscle protein synthesis. Stimulates multiple muscle groups at once, increasing post-exercise recovery benefits.Better for fat loss. However, recently Brad Schoenfeld showed that as long as volume is equal they can provide the same results. Cons: Challenging to manage volume. Hard to include enough exercises for each muscle group within one session.Fatigue if overdone. Doing total body workouts too frequently (e.g., 4x/week) without proper rest can backfire.Not always optimal for specialization. Doesn’t allow focused work on one muscle group (e.g., building glutes or shoulders). Split Routine: Pros: Allows for more focused volume per muscle group. Easier to do 2+ exercises per muscle group and more sets—important in post-menopause.Can be energizing per session. Training just the upper or lower body can feel lighter and more focused.Useful for variety and advanced training. Great for incorporating more complex splits and periodization. Cons: Harder to stay consistent. If you miss a day, it’s harder to make up and can throw off the weekly balance. Time-dependent. Requires more days per week and more planning—can be a challenge for busy midlife women.May lack full recovery. Without intentional spacing (e.g., Monday/Thursday vs. back-to-back days), results can suffer.Not ideal if energy is low. During menopause, fatigue can make it harder to consistently do split routines. Total Volume if equal can both produce results in Total Body or Split Routine in Menopause Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Autoimmune Disease in Menopause and Changing Treatment Status QuoNext Episode - Women's Wellness Adventure Travel After 50More Like This - Cortisol and Exercise in Menopause Resources: Get your lean, clean Flipping 50 Protein Powders to maintain muscle and support metabolism.Book a Discovery Call with Debra to talk about your own menopause or becoming a coach.
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    26 mins
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& health guidelines based on science. Debra Attkinson is easy to relate to for busy women.

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I appreciate all the information Debra shared. It all makes sense! Nothing weird or costly, just good information!!

Fabulous information! So much inspiration and solid tips!

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I love the variety of topics, the level of expertise and research and the personality/voice. Even younger women would benefit. My fitness, sleep and quality of life are better since listening. I learn something every episode!

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I was looking forward to getting something out of these podcasts. They ended up being interviews without substance where you have to find the website of the person she is interviewing and fork over a bunch of money to get any of the actual usable information.

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