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Self-Sabotage, Negative Lumping & The Hidden Reasons We Stay Stuck

Why do intelligent, capable people keep getting in their own way?

In this episode of Midlife Mayhem, Joanne dives into one of the most frustrating human behaviors: self-sabotage. Whether it's body composition, business, relationships, or personal growth, most of us have experienced the feeling of knowing exactly what we should do—and then not doing it.

Joa...

Why Sweating & Coffee Might Be Saving Your Brain

Could your morning coffee and your occasional sauna session be doing more than helping you wake up or relax?

In this episode of Midlife Mayhem, Joanne dives into two fascinating studies that have Alzheimer's researchers paying close attention. One study followed more than 131,000 people for over 40 years and found a significant association between moderate coffee consumption and ...

Strength Training, the Fragility Threshold & Why Exercise Isn't Enough

Most people think that if they're active, they're doing enough to age well.

But there's a huge difference between being active and being strong.

In this episode of Midlife Mayhem, Joanne dives into one of the most important concepts in healthy aging: the fragility threshold—the point where your body loses the strength and resilience needed to stay inde...

The Psychology of Weight Regain: Why The Battle Isn't On The Scale

Most people think weight loss is the hard part.

After more than 30 years coaching body composition, I'm convinced that's not totally true.

In fact, the anxiety can kick in when the weight is gone

In this episode, I explore one of the least discussed but most important topics in body composition: the psychology of weight regain. Not the calories. Not the macros. Not...

🎙️ The Enhanced Games: The Experiment That Accidentally Proved Hard Work Still Wins

When the Enhanced Games were announced, most people expected one thing:

Enhanced athletes dominating the competition.

The concept was simple. Allow athletes to openly use performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision and finally discover what the human body is capable of when the restrictions are removed.

Many expected records to be shatter...

Parkinson’s Disease, Dopamine, Gut Health & The Signs We Missed Why Parkinson’s may begin decades before the tremor — and what families need to understand

This week’s podcast is a very personal one for me.

We’re talking about Parkinson’s disease — but far beyond the “shaky hand” most people picture when they hear the word.

Because Parkinson’s is often much more complex...

New Podcast: “It’s Just a Scan”… Until It Isn’t

Quick question…

When your doctor says, “Let’s just do a scan,” do you know what that actually means?

Because most people don’t.

And as we get older, scans start stacking up: one leads to another… then a follow-up… then a “just to check.”

This episode breaks it down so you can actually understand wh...

Estrogen Patch Shortage — What’s Really Going On

In this episode of Midlife Mayhem, Joanne breaks down a growing issue affecting thousands of women right now—the estrogen patch shortage—and why it’s not as simple as “just a supply problem.”

This isn’t about insurance games or pharmaceutical conspiracy. It’s a classic case of demand exploding faster than the system can handle. Af...

This Week in Coaching: What Went Wrong (That Didn’t Have To)

This episode is a bit different.

I’m pulling straight from my week, because what shows up in coaching isn’t random—it’s patterns. And most of the time I’m sitting there thinking…

👉 this didn’t need to happen.

Three situations stood out this week. Different on the surface, but all pointing to the same thing: a gap between ...

🚨 Let’s address the fear head-on…

Carbohydrates have become one of the most misunderstood—and frankly, feared—nutrients in the world of body composition.

And I get it.

If fat loss has been your focus, cutting carbs works. It lowers insulin, improves insulin sensitivity, and often unlocks fat loss that felt impossible.

But here’s the problem…

👉 The strategy that helps you lose weight is not al...

🎧 THE COMMON COLD — What’s REALLY Going On Inside Your Body (And Why It’s Not What You Think)

You think you “caught a cold”… but that’s not actually what happened.

In this episode of Midlife Mayhem, I’m recording this in real time—full head cold, blocked nose, zero taste, and all—because it’s the perfect opportunity to break down what’s actually happening ins...

Weekly Insulin, Testosterone & a Lesson I Should Have Known

🚨 NEW: ONCE-WEEKLY INSULIN

A new insulin, Insulin icodec, has just been approved.

👉 One injection per week 👉 Instead of daily (or multiple daily) injections

That’s a major shift in how diabetes can be managed—and more importantly, how well people actually stick to it.

🤯 WHY GIVE INSULIN TO TYPE 2 DIABETICS?

This is where most people get confused.

Type...

How Much Protein Do You REALLY Need? (And Why I’m Not Changing My Mind)

💥 Episode Summary

Everyone’s talking about protein again… and now the narrative is shifting.

“Studies say you don’t need that much.” “0.7g per pound is enough.” “Stop overdoing protein.”

Sounds convenient, doesn’t it?

In this episode of Midlife Mayhem, I break down exactly why I’m not ch...

Leptin: The Hormone That Can Make You Hungry… or Not

Hello Midlife Mayhem—

Today we’re talking about something that explains a LOT when it comes to fat loss and appetite:

👉 Leptin

And I’ll start with this—

I recently did a podcast on appetite, and while the information was solid… I didn’t fully acknowledge the people who are:

👉 Hungry all the time 👉 Fighting cravings constantly 👉 Bein...

NNMT, Cancer Risk & 5-Amino-1MQ – Where Science Ends and Assumptions Begin

Alright… this one is interesting.

Because I talk a lot about 5-Amino-1MQ— mainly in the context of fat loss, metabolic health, and keeping weight off long term.

But recently, I was in a conversation with a doctor… and he told me he personally takes it because his mother died from a glioblastoma.

And his reasoning?

👉 It inhibits...

Insulin Isn’t the Enemy: Why Carbs Might Actually Help You Build Muscle

Show Notes

Before we dive in, a couple of quick reminders.

My Muscle Month program starts March 29, and it only runs once a year. If you’ve been thinking about joining, this is the time. The program walks you through exactly how muscle is built and protected in midlife — including insulin, carbohydrates, mTOR, AMPK, and how to actually use the...

The Gallbladder: What It Does, Why It Gets Removed, and Why Rapid Weight Loss Can Cause Problems 🎯 Muscle Month Starts March 29

Enrollment is now open for Muscle Month, my once-a-year program focused entirely on building muscle and improving body composition in midlife.

If you’ve spent years focused only on weight loss, this program will show you why muscle is the real key to metabolism, longevity, and changing your body sha...

💪 Muscle Month starts March 29 (in a couple of weeks!)

If you want to actually build muscle with strategy — not random reps — this is where it happens: 👉 www.musclemonth.com

💃 Bingo Arms (Triceps) — Why Women Get Them… and Men Usually Don’t

Hello hello. Today we’re talking about ladies’ triceps — you know… the moment you wave and something waves back. 🙄

And what makes it ...