Episodes

  • Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain

    Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain
    Nov 5 2024

    If you or someone in your family deals with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or you’re simply in midlife dealing with changing hormones, this episode and the book we’re discussing, Heal your gut, save your brain, will be one you don’t want to miss.

    My Guest:

    Dr. Partha Nandi, M.D., F.A.C.P is the creator and host of the internationally syndicated medical lifestyle television show, Ask Dr. Nandi. He is the Chief Health Editor at WXYZ ABC Detroit, a practicing physician, renowned international speaker, appearing at TEDx, medical conferences like Digestive Disease Week and keynotes for organizations such as Medtronic, Phathom Pharmaceuticals, and Eli Lilly.

    Dr. Nandi partners with global health organizations, including the Ministry of Health in Jamaica and India and WHO. He give inspiring talks to international conferences and symposia, meeting global health leaders.

    His mission, “To Be Your Own Health Hero,” incourages individuals to take control of their health. His latest book, “Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain”, explores the connection between gut and brain health.

    Questions We Answer in This Episode:

    • What inspired you to write "Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain"- [00:05:25]
    • Explain the gut-brain axis and why it is so critical for overall health?- [00:09:26]
    • How did your father’s stroke influence your research?- [00:06:38]
    • What are the most surprising connections between the gut and brain? - [00:10:15]
    • How does the gut influence conditions like depression and anxiety? - [00:12:41]
    • What are some practical steps to improve gut and brain health? - [00:18:43]
    • How do lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and stress management play a role in maintaining a healthy gut-brain connection? - [00:22:10]
    • Can you talk about your Five Pillars for Optimal Health? - [00:19:16]
    • Can you share real-life gut health success stories? - [00:34:08]
    • What are the key takeaways of your book, “Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain”? - [00:42:01]

    Connect with Dr. Nandi:

    https://www.AskDrNandi.com

    On Social:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AskDrNandi/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askdrnandi/

    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@askdrnandi

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/askdrnandi/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/askdrnandi

    Other Episodes You Might Like:

    Your Brain Better | A No Negative Side-Effects Method:

    https://www.flippingfifty.com/your-better-brain/

    Get and Keep Your Brain Fit, Healthy, and Strong:

    https://www.flippingfifty.com/leaky-brain/

    Lose Weight, Gain Energy and Eliminate Pain with a Gut Cleanse: Dr Vincent M. Pedre:

    https://www.flippingfifty.com/lose-weight-gain-energy-and-eliminate-pain-with-a-gut-cleanse-dr-vincent-m-pedre/

    Events or Affiliate partnership we're promoting in this episode:

    Resources:

    https://www.healyourgutsaveyourbrain.com/
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    49 mins
  • I Asked Chat Gpt for 3 Menopause Strength Workouts - Here’s What I Got

    I Asked Chat Gpt for 3 Menopause Strength Workouts - Here’s What I Got
    Nov 1 2024
    Here are three strength training workouts designed specifically for women in menopause. These focus on maintaining muscle mass, boosting bone density, and supporting hormone balance. Each workout should be done 2–3 times a week, allowing at least one rest day between sessions. Workout 1: Full Body Strength (45 min) Warm-up (5-7 minutes): March in place or light walkingArm circles, leg swings, and hip openers Main workout: Squats (with or without weights) – 3 sets of 10-12 repsPush-ups (on knees or toes) – 3 sets of 8-10 repsBent-over rows (with dumbbells or a resistance band) – 3 sets of 10-12 repsStep-ups (use a sturdy chair or bench, alternate legs) – 3 sets of 10 reps per legPlank hold – 3 sets of 20-30 secondsBicep curls (dumbbells or resistance bands) – 3 sets of 10-12 repsDeadlifts (with dumbbells, focus on glutes and hamstrings) – 3 sets of 10-12 reps Cool down: (5 minutes of stretching) Focus on hamstrings, quads, chest, and back. Workout 2: Upper Body Strength (40 min) Warm-up (5-7 minutes): Light arm swings, shoulder shrugs, and walking lunges Main workout: Dumbbell chest press – 3 sets of 8-10 repsLat pull-down (or assisted pull-ups if available) – 3 sets of 8-10 repsDumbbell shoulder press – 3 sets of 8-10 repsTricep dips (use a bench or sturdy surface) – 3 sets of 10 repsHammer curls – 3 sets of 10-12 repsRenegade rows (dumbbells in a plank position) – 3 sets of 8-10 reps per sideLateral raises – 3 sets of 10-12 reps Cool down: (5 minutes of stretching) Stretch shoulders, chest, and arms.No Lower body Workout 3: Lower Body & Core Focus (45 min) Warm-up (5-7 minutes): Light squats, hip circles, and side lunges Main workout: Glute bridges – 3 sets of 12-15 repsLunges (stationary or walking) – 3 sets of 8-10 reps per legLeg press (if at the gym) or goblet squats (at home) – 3 sets of 10-12 repsSide leg raises (with or without ankle weights) – 3 sets of 12 reps per sidePlank with leg lift – 3 sets of 10-12 reps per legRussian twists – 3 sets of 20 twistsBird-dog – 3 sets of 10-12 reps per side Cool down: (5 minutes of stretching) Focus on hamstrings, glutes, and core stretches. Notes from Chat Gpt for 3 Menopause Strength Workouts “These workouts are designed to help women in menopause maintain lean muscle, improve bone health, and boost metabolism. Encourage the women to lift heavier weights as they feel stronger while maintaining proper form. Always leave room for rest and recovery to support hormone balance.” For menopause metabolism, a total body workout is generally better. Here's why: Boosts overall metabolism: Total body workouts engage multiple large muscle groups, which means more calorie burn both during and after the workout. This is great for combating the slower metabolism that often accompanies menopause.Time-efficient: A total body routine lets you hit all the major muscle groups in one session, perfect for those with busy schedules.Hormonal balance: Engaging the whole body in one session can help with better regulation of hormones like cortisol and insulin, which are crucial during menopause.More frequent stimulus: With total body workouts, you're stimulating your muscles more frequently, which helps preserve muscle mass key for maintaining a healthy metabolism. Split routines can be effective too, but total body sessions may offer more metabolic bang for your buck during menopause. Resources: 5 Day Flip: https://www.flippingfifty.com/5-day-challenge-new/Discovery Call: https://www.flippingfifty.com/wellness-coaching-for-life/Ultimate Assessment: https://www.flippingfifty.com/store/coaching-programs/private-coaching-90-min/ Other Episodes You Might Like:. Fit or Fat? Training and Measuring Fitness in Menopause: https://www.flippingfifty.com/measuring-fitness-in-menopause/Too Much or Not Enough Variety in Exercise in Menopause: https://www.flippingfifty.com/variety-in-exercise-in-menopause/5 Exercise Changes in Menopause to Overcome a Plateau: https://www.flippingfifty.com/5-exercise-changes-in-menopause-to-overcome-a-plateau/
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    30 mins
  • Better Sex In Menopause and Beyond

    Better Sex In Menopause and Beyond
    Oct 29 2024

    How’s better sex in menopause sound? For many it sounds like a distant and foreign trip.

    Sex is one of the most popular topics on the show. Many women tell me their partners are glad they’re attending. Sex is such a hot topic (see what I did there?) that low libido was a topic answered one of the first three episodes of the Flipping 50 TV show.

    Did you know there are two types of desire? And did you know that sex never has to stop?

    My Guest:

    Dr. Kelly Casperson is a urologist, public speaker, sex educator, and top international podcaster

    whose mission is empowering women to live their best lives. Dr. Kelly identified the need for

    better resources and developed a sex education class for women that covers topics like sexual

    health, intimacy, mind work, and the science of desire. She combines education, humor, and

    candor in her podcast "You Are Not Broken" where she dismantles the myths women have

    learned and normalizes healthy, enjoyable sex worth desiring, in addition to essential education

    on midlife health and hormones.

    Questions We Answer in This Episode:

    • What is the science of desire? [00:18:05]
    • What are the common myths women believe about their sexuality? [00:07:25]
    • Is there a dramatic or distinct fall off of sexual interest for women related to menopause or when does that occur? [00:13:15]
    • What are the reasons women stop being intimate in midlife? [00:12:45]
    • What are the two different types of desire? [00:18:05]
    • What is the most important thing to know about desire mismatch in a couple? [00:19:25]
    • How to find a doctor or talk to your doctor about sexual health issues and hormones [00:28:25]
    • Does a woman recognize an “issue” with sexual health? [00:26:35]

    Connect with Dr. Kelly:

    https://www.kellycaspersonmd.com

    On Social:

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youarentbroken
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellycaspersonmd/
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellycaspersonmd

    Other Episodes You Might Like:

    • Sex Dysfunction in the City Just Like That: https://www.flippingfifty.com/sex-dysfunction/
    • Intimacy and Incontinence with The Girlfriend Doctor: https://www.flippingfifty.com/the-girlfriend-doctor/
    • Juicy New Menopause, Libido, & Intimacy Solutions: https://www.flippingfifty.com/juicy-new-menopause-libido-intimacy-solutions/

    Resources:

    • Stronger: https://www.flippingfifty.com/get-stronger/
    • 5 Day Flip: https://www.flippingfifty.com/5-day-challenge-new/
    • 90 Day Planner: https://www.flippingfifty.com/store/books-videos/90-day-planner-tracking-the-flip/
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    36 mins
  • Caregiver to Midlife Crisis to Over 50 Fitness Athlete

    Caregiver to Midlife Crisis to Over 50 Fitness Athlete
    Oct 25 2024

    The Doctor is in the house and she’s an over 50 fitness athlete. She’s juggled all the balls you may have from a caregiver and midlife crisis like me. But she’s returned to her prior passion for fitness competitions. Or has she? I’ll ask that question - is it the competition or the training or the being on top of your game?

    This over 50 fitness athlete is prepping not just for a November competition but serving patients and clients and hosting a summit. How does she fit it in?

    This is a perfect episode to share with you just before the holidays. We cover quite a bit of tips and tricks for dealing with getting fit and sticking to your own goals during the holidays while still enjoying them.

    My Guest:

    Dr. Venus, The Fit Foodie M.D., is a board-certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician trained at Yale, Univ. of Miami, and UC-Irvine. With a thriving California medical practice, she's been a national-level fitness athlete and respected trainer serving clients from single moms to pro athletes, and even an action film star. A repeat guest on "The Doctors" TV series, Dr. Venus has also appeared on NBC's "Today" and "American Gladiators," and contributed to outlets like iHerb.com and Oxygen Magazine.

    Questions We Answer in This Episode:

    • How did you handle your mid-life crisis? [00:07:10]
    • Have you experienced this competitive edge? [00:23:20]
    • What's your personal secret to staying young? [00:11:50]
    • Having been a fitness competitor for so long, what does being fit mean to you? [00:39:20]
    • What role does stress play for you in your training now and your midlife body? [00:40:20]
    • What part of training do you love the most? [00:41:00]

    Connect with Dr. Venus for Fitness Mastery Summit (Nov. 7-10, 2024)

    https://www.flippingfifty.com/fitnessmastery

    On Social:

    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/doctorvenus

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/docvenus/

    YouTube:

    https://www.youtube.com/@drvenusoncall

    LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorvenus

    Other Episodes You Might Like:

    • 7 Simple Interval Training Workouts for the Holidays https://www.flippingfifty.com/interval-training/
    • 10 Ways Fitness Pros Stay Motivated To Exercise, Holidays or Not https://www.flippingfifty.com/10-ways-fitness-pros-stay-motivated-to-exercise-holidays-or-not/
    • Avoid Falling Off the Bandwagon this Holiday (and Getting Run Over By It) https://www.flippingfifty.com/avoid-falling-off-bandwagon-holiday-getting-run/

    Resources:

    • Infrared Sauna: https://www.flippingfifty.com/sauna
    • C60 Purple Power: https://www.flippingfifty.com/c60
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    52 mins
  • An Intermittent Fasting Update with Cynthia Thurlow

    An Intermittent Fasting Update with Cynthia Thurlow
    Oct 22 2024

    In this episode with returning guest and fan fave, Cynthia Thurlow we discuss updates on intermittent fasting. If you’re craving a behind the scenes, more than science-geek relay of the power of autophagy episode you shall have it.

    I’m looking forward to sharing this one with you.

    My Guest:

    Cynthia Thurlow is a globally recognized expert in nutrition & intermittent fasting, highly sought after speaker, and the CEO and founder of Everyday Wellness Project. She’s been a nurse practitioner for 20+ years, is a 2x TEDx speaker: her 2nd talk on intermittent fasting has been viewed over 7 million times. She has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW and in Medium and Entrepreneur. Cynthia was recently listed in Yahoo Finance as one of the “21 founders changing the way we do business.” She’s also the host of Everyday Wellness Podcast, which was listed as “20 podcasts that will help you grow in 2020” by Entrepreneur magazine, and in Business Insider “21 podcasts to expand your mind in 2021.”

    Questions We Answer in This Episode:

    • What’s new we need to know about intermittent fasting? [00:06:15]
    • How are your views on intermittent fasting evolving? [00:07:10]
    • What impact has life events as well as your menopause stage had on your habits? [00:09:00]
    • What supplements do you view as keys to success for women? [00:30:29]
    • What’s motivating your physical and lifestyle habits most? [00:10:10]
    • How has fueled exercise changed your ability to gain lean, lose fat, or gain strength? [00:08:20]

    Connect with Cynthia:

    • https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/

    On Social:

    Facebook:

    • https://www.facebook.com/CHTWellness/

    Instagram:

    • https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/

    YouTube:

    • https://www.youtube.com/@CynthiaThurlow

    Other Episodes You Might Like:

    • Intermittent Fasting for Women | Health & Wellness | When Yes When No: https://www.flippingfifty.com/intermittent-fasting-for-women/
    • Midlife Changes with Intermittent Fasting Expert Gin Stephens: https://www.flippingfifty.com/midlife-changes/
    • Why your food struggles can be a blessing in disguise: https://www.flippingfifty.com/ee/

    Resources:

    • Mitopure: https://www.flippingfifty.com/mitopure
    • **5 Day Flip: https://www.flippingfifty.com/**
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    49 mins
  • Optimizing Hormones Early in Perimenopause

    Optimizing Hormones Early in Perimenopause
    Oct 15 2024

    My Guest:

    Emily Sadri is a Board Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, and the founder of Aurelia Health, a modern telemedicine practice for women over 35. Aurelia Health provides comprehensive hormone replacement therapy and weight loss support with long visits and un-rushed care.

    Emily is passionate about making complex hormonal topics accessible and believes that great health starts with happy hormones and a balanced stress response.

    Questions We Answer in This Episode:

    • Why do you think there still so much confusion about hormone replacement therapy and if it's "good" or "bad"[00:18:56]
    • You suggest there are downsides to hormone testing… and I’m curious about why you’d say so? [00:22:50]
    • I’m also shocked to find some believe testing is unnecessary with estrogen and progesterone replacement therapy, that seems like a big fat game of trial and error and any woman on HRT knows that getting your cocktail right already is a course-correcting journey as it is - say more about these people who are shooting darts in the dark.. Who does that? [00:24:29]
    • First of all, what is balanced? How do you know when all of the major hormones are "balanced"? [00:27:52]
    • Do you think every woman benefits from testosterone replacement therapy? [00:34:26]
    • What additional factors do you focus on with your patients to help them be successful with HRT? [00:35:08]

    Few women were optimizing hormones early in perimenopause a decade ago. But the health outlook for those that do stands to be significantly better than for those women who experience drops then boost it again.

    Are you doing HRT in perimenopause? Or Did you?

    Connect with Emily and The Perimenopause Revolution Summit

    • https://www.flippingfifty.com/revolution

    On Social:

    Instagram:

    • https://www.instagram.com/emilysadri_np/

    Facebook:

    • https://www.facebook.com/emilysadri.np.ohio

    Other Episodes You Might Like:

    • Can I Still Start Hormones 10 Years After Menopause? Doctors Respond:
    • https://www.flippingfifty.com/start-hormones-10-years-after-menopause/
    • What Women Need to Know about Hormone Replacement Therapy:
    • https://www.flippingfifty.com/what-to-know-about-hrt/
    • Hormone Testing Started It: What My GI Doctor Suggested I Do Next:
    • https://www.flippingfifty.com/hormone-testing-started/

    Resources:

    • 5 Day Flip: https://www.flippingfifty.com/
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    56 mins
  • Why Am I Sore in Menopause and What to Do About It

    Why Am I Sore in Menopause and What to Do About It
    Oct 11 2024
    In this episode you’ll hear me respond to one of our Flipping 50 members asking a question about being sore in menopause, for no reason. If you’re sore, stiff, or even have a little niggle or “catch,” this is for you. If you’ve passed this kind of thing off for arthritis or getting old, stick around. If not you, a girlfriend or sister needs to hear this. Paulette asked: “I'm looking for suggestions about what helps with muscle stiffness and soreness unrelated to injury. I have noticed in my transition to menopause that I have much more muscle stiffness and less flexibility, despite being quite active and doing yoga several times a week. It's mostly my legs and hips...and low back...well, probably every muscle...lol. I wake up stiff and it generally improves within a few minutes of movement, but I notice it throughout the day when I bend down, or try to get down on the floor or up from there. I'm sure this is a common complaint among 50 plus women...what helps with this?” Reasons for Being Sore in Menopause Some women experience this and it can be due to a lot of things… The changes in estrogen during menopause can lead to various symptoms. Specifically, estrogen deficiency can cause a snowball of symptoms. Some of the habits we thought were good, are actually not, or not going to match the status of our hormones and their influence on muscles, bones, connective tissues, gut health, sleep, sex and every cell in our body. Over time, women are finally getting more savvy. As we find more women less willing to accept weight gain, belly fat, frequent injuries, stiffness, or in this podcast, soreness as normal processes of aging… and instead as clues we need a pivot from prior habits or beliefs, we’ll all start making aging better instead of dreaded! Reduce or eliminate: DairyGluten / WheatEggsSoyPeanutsCornNuts (including almonds and almond flour or almond milk) Oxalate consumption can also be a problem. The body makes oxalate acid that can contribute to muscle pain or soreness as well as gut issues. (Listen to the podcast for a food high in oxalate and the flips) If you have any other leaky gut signs (gas bloating, constipation, diarrhea). But.. you don’t have to have these gut signs, by the way, to have a problem with the gut or these oxalates. They’re sneaky little things. Lack of Gut Issue Doesn’t Mean You Won’t Be Sore in Menopause Here are some suggestions for increasing your anti-inflammatory response. Add or increase: SalmonOmega 3 supplementsMagnesiumVitamin DAntioxidant rich brightly colored veggiesMatcha tea (a clean, tested for mold and heavy metals ceremonial grade is super high in antioxidants having one of the highest ORAC values) Habits: Epsom salt bathsLonger warm up and cool downInfrared SaunaPay a little more attention to your mobility work As a side note: Genetics play a part in whether you tend to get sore or not. There are two specific genes identified with this. Certainly with conditioning, you’ll experience less soreness. But a unique workout, involving small muscles you don’t use often will cause more muscle soreness than something that focuses on glutes or quadriceps that are used to a lot of activity. Other Episodes You Might Like: 6 Secrets to Less Stiffness and Muscle Soreness After 50: https://www.flippingfifty.com/6-secrets-to-less-stiffness-and-muscle-soreness-after-50/ Current Status: Fatigued and Want to be Fit!: https://www.flippingfifty.com/fatigued-and-want-to-be-fit/ 4 Step Process to Resolve Fatigue Naturally: https://www.flippingfifty.com/fatiguedoc/ Resources: Lisa Barr: www.BarrCenter.com Teri Cochrane: www.tericochrane.com My Sauna: https://www.flippingfifty.com/sauna References: Wright, V. J., Schwartzman, J. D., Itinoche, R., & Wittstein, J. (2024). The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause. Climacteric, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1080/13697137.2024.2380363
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    34 mins
  • How I Choose Podcast Guests and Controversial Topics

    How I Choose Podcast Guests and Controversial Topics
    Oct 11 2024
    In this episode, it’s all about how I choose podcast guests. First before we get started, I appreciate your thoughts. I work hard on keeping an open mind and listening to suggestions. Though I can’t take action on all of them, we are here because of you. There’s this dance between the expert, experienced, the educated individual in me giving advice even creating programs in a way that may go in opposition of what you want. That is because I’m applying 40 years of science studies, combining the physiology of fitness with physiology of menopause, and with the science of human behavior and change. We’ve created things that will make some of you contest the way we deliver them. I wanted to share how we come to accept or reject for now guests who apply for the show or who are pitched by PR firms. How we reach out to find professionals who can not only share science but share stories, theirs and clients or patients they’ve worked with. Someone recently was upset hearing a guest used Ivermectin to overcome C-19. Others have suggested that Ozempic or semaglutide, drugs were black and white. Another listener and social media follower said though she’d followed for years, she thought I’d lost it (meaning marbles) when I hosted someone discussing energy frequencies. I have experts who want to come on and talk about Keto and intermittent fasting. I have professional opinions about both based on my 40 years of experience working with midlife women and our community of more than 300K women. But I won’t just turn them away. I’ll ask if they’re open to a conversation about when and how and why it might not be appropriate for everyone all the time. If they’re willing to agree to disagree and to help a listener hear both sides of the story and decide for themselves what and when and why, I still may bring them on. I also reserve the right to not publish recordings that are poor sound quality, or a discussion that was terribly awkward when a guest didn’t answer questions I asked but followed some hidden agenda. How I Choose Podcast Guests and Topics for You In response to the Ivermectin question: Actually, many of the function physicians I work with use this personally if they've caught it soon enough. I don't know that we have to agree with 100% of what any expert or human does or says. But I do think personally we have to keep listening and taking in another set of thoughts. Otherwise, we'd still be believing that the retracted study data suggesting that HRT, specifically bHRT was a threat vs a life-preserving option for women. All said with respect. I wish I had the luxury of not listening to someone because I didn't agree with every thought: it would relieve a lot tension! But I've had to be willing to adjust my thinking and see science interpreted from all sides. Certainly, hope this isn't irritating and lands as intended for you as the means of my own filter for women. I've hosted Intermittent Fasting experts knowing fed exercise is more optimal for women in midlife and beyond for 8 years.. and guess what... they've come around, and two big proponents are now agreeing with the science suggesting that we have to choose priorities and timing of everything. That wouldn't have happened without someone challenging their thoughts and listening to the conversation. I must host those I agree with, those I don't, and be transparent about that. Not long ago, hormone replacement therapy was very misunderstood. Recently, someone I know well consulted with her physician and was told, going on would be more risky than not because it’s been too long since menopause. Other doctors are adamant that this is not the case. I’ll continue to bring them on. You DO have choices. One physician only has the experience they have and the degree to which they’re comfortable making changes in thoughts, information and actions …. Is the medical care you’ll receive from them. I’d love to hear your response to this episode. Resources: 5 Day Flip: https://www.flippingfifty.com/5-day-challenge-new/ Discovery Call: https://www.flippingfifty.com/wellness-coaching-for-life/ Ultimate Assessment: https://www.flippingfifty.com/store/coaching-programs/private-coaching-90-min/ Other Episodes You Might Like:. Can I Still Start Hormones 10 Years After Menopause? Doctors Respond: https://www.flippingfifty.com/start-hormones-10-years-after-menopause/ One Thing I Would Change After 40 Years Working with Women in Menopause: https://www.flippingfifty.com/working-with-women-in-menopause/
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    21 mins