Boost Your Metabolism After Age 30 Podcast

In this episode, we’re busting one of the biggest nutrition myths out there: that carbs are bad for you.

Carbs have been demonized thanks to trendy diets like keto and years of diet culture telling us to cut, restrict, and fear entire food groups. But the truth? Carbs are not evil. In fact, they’re essential for energy, performance, metabolism, muscle building, and even thyroid health—especially for women over 30.

If you’ve been stuc...

Spring cleaning isn't just for your house! In this episode, learn how to refresh your fitness space, organize your kitchen, and reset your mindset for better results.

Why Spring Cleaning Matters for Your Fitness Journey

• Studies show a clean, organized environment reduces stress, improves decision-making, and increases motivation
• Removing clutter helps reduce decision fatigue and makes healthy choices easier
• Setting up your env...

In this episode Jo and Lauren share their firsthand experience with a 12-week fitness and nutrition challenge—what worked, what surprised them, and why the biggest transformations aren’t just about the scale. They break down the structure of their plan, including strategic nutrition, weightlifting, cardio routines, and the game-changing accountability of weekly coaching check-ins.

But here’s the real takeaway: lasting change doesn’t...

 In this episode, Jo dives into a topic that so many women can relate to—how to combat the "mom bod" and build your strongest, most resilient physique in your 40s and beyond.  We believe that all bodies are beautiful and powerful, but if you're feeling like your strength, energy, and muscle tone aren't what they used to be, there are actionable steps you can take to feel and function at your best.

In this episode...

In this episode Jo interviews Dr. Jessica Brown, an expert in exercise science from Carroll University. Dr. Brown discusses the concept of exercise as medicine, detailing how physical activity can prevent and treat chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. They cover exercise guidelines, the benefits of different types of exercise like strength training, cardio, and HIIT, and the importance of making exercise a h...

Have you ever felt stuck in a dieting cycle that leaves you tired, frustrated, and always in a calorie deficit? In this episode, Couture Coaches Jo and Leigh Ann break down the concept of reverse dieting, an approach to nutrition that helps you fuel your body, optimize your metabolism, and escape the rollercoaster of restrictive eating.

We’ll cover:

• What reverse dieting is and how it works.
• The benefits of eating more to achieve m...

In this episode, Jo and vegan/vegetarian coach Christie tackle one of the most common nutrition challenges: eating enough protein. They share personal stories about how increasing protein intake transformed their energy, health, and body composition, and dive into why protein is essential for boosting your metabolism and fat loss.

Jo and Christie also break down the difference between high- and low-protein foods, bust common protein...

Feeling out of shape and overwhelmed after the holidays? You're not alone! In this episode, Jo is joined by coaches Lauren and Leigh Ann to share practical, judgment-free strategies for starting fresh in January. Whether you’re looking to shed some holiday weight, build strength, or simply feel better, this episode is for you.

They’ll discuss:

• Why extreme diets and over-exercising don’t work—and what to do instead.
• Small, sus...

Does personalized nutrition and fitness coaching matter for creating results?  YES!  In this episode, two Couture Clients share their before and after stories and how having a coach who designs a personalized, step by step plan to help you reach your weight loss and fitness goals (and boost your metabolism, too!) can be a game changer!  They share their experiences transitioning from passive podcast listeners to active participants...

In this episode Jo discusses a variety of health and fitness gift ideas for the holidays, catering to all budgets. The episode highlights tech gadgets like fitness trackers and walking pads, kitchen tools like the Ninja Creamy and milk steamers, as well as experience-based gifts such as personal training sessions and gym memberships. Jo also introduces a holiday promotion offering discounts on January coaching packages and announce...

In this episode, we discuss practical tips to avoid holiday weight gain, go over the discuss the common pitfalls of holiday overeating, and provide five actionable tips to maintain your health and fitness during the holiday season.  Tune in for gift suggestions to help you enjoy the holidays without compromising your health goals.

00:00 Introduction
02:42 Sobering Holiday Weight Gain Statistics
05:05 Top 5 Tips to...

In this episode, Jo welcomes organizational expert Tracy Hoth to discuss how to organize the meal planning process. Tracy, who runs Simply Squared Away, pairs practical organizational steps with mindset coaching to aid clients in various aspects of life. She explains her five-step SPASM method—sort, purge, assign homes, set limits, and maintain—and applies it to the task of meal planning. They discuss the importance of mindset in t...

In this episode, Jo and Lauren discuss strategies and insights for regaining strength and fitness after pregnancy. They address common challenges women face with body changes postpartum and suggest four dos and don'ts for getting your body back after baby.  

00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:03 Jo's Post-Pregnancy Journey
03:09 Lauren's Post-Pregnancy Journey
08:11 Understanding Postpartum Metab...

In this episode, Jo and life coach Pam Howard discuss effective strategies for encouraging healthy nutrition habits --the cornerstone of building and maintaining a speedy metabolism--with our kids. Pam, a life and parenting coach, shares practical tips and insights from her experience as a mom and coach. The conversation covers five key do's and don'ts for instilling healthy habits, including avoiding the use of food as a...

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This month we're re-broadcasting our most popular podcasts.

This week we are featuring our MOST downloaded podcast - our interview with @this.phoenix,rising.  Get ready to be inspired!

In  February 2020, Trish (@this.phoenix.rising) got the wake-up call when she found herself in the emergency room, unable to breathe for unknown reasons (likely Covid, but doctors did not believe it was in the United States at ...

This month we're re-broadcasting our most popular podcasts.

This week's replay:  Banish Your Muffin Top by Boosting Your Metabolism

In this popular episode, we share our secrets for banishing the muffin top (spare tire, paunch, jelly roll, etc.). 

Newsflash: the key to creating a fit and trim waistline is not doing three thousand sit-ups a day.  Rather, most six-packs reveal themselves when body...

This month we're re-broadcasting our most popular podcasts.

This week's re-play:  Prime Your Body For Fat Loss

Despite what the mainstream dieting industry tells you, not every body is ready for fat loss.   In this episode, we discuss what makes a diet successful and provide six tips to prime your body for a fat loss phase.

Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoyed it.

Grab our FREE fast food guide h...

This month we're re-broadcasting our most popular podcasts.  

Up first -  Ten Hard Truths About Weight Loss. Have you been researching how to lose weight and get fit?  Does all the conflicting information around have your head spinning in confusion?  

 In this episode we break down what TRULY matters for weight loss and where you should spend your energies and efforts to get results. 

 We also provid...