Episode 12: Please don’t Stop the Music: A Conversation with Mimi

Welcome to Fit, Fierce, and Fearless, the podcast by GenX Pole Arts! I’m Zen (Nancy Adzentovich), here to celebrate women over 40 finding strength, confidence, and community through pole dancing.‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

Today, Zen sits down with long-time friend and movement enthusiast Mimi to talk about reclaiming strength, mobility, and confidence in our bodies—especially as we age. From the joys of muscle gain to the challenges of shifting routines, this honest and energizing conversation dives into what it means to stay active, embrace change, and rewrite the narrative around aging as a Gen X woman. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• ​How mobility and flexibility can completely shift your quality of life
• ​Reframing body changes like weight gain and muscle gain in midlife
• ​The importance of finding movement that feels good to you
• ​Why many women feel stuck in their bodies after 40 or 50—and how to change that
• ​Letting go of outdated ideas about who’s "allowed" to take a dance or pole class
• ​Choosing community, movement, and growth—even when society tells you it’s “too late”
• ​Navigating mindset hurdles, self-judgment, and finding grace in your fitness journey
• ​Encouragement to just try something—from Zumba to yoga to pole dance

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Follow Mimi’s pole journey on Instagram @mimigoupanddown

Take the class. Go to the gym. Try something new. You don’t have to be a dancer, an athlete, or a certain size or age. Movement is for YOU. Just start—your future self will thank you.‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍  ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

There’s never been a better time to begin! Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself, feel empowered, or explore a new movement style, the GenX Pole Dance Starter Kit has you covered. Get everything you need to start your journey at home—no experience required! Take the first step today! Sign up at www.genxpolearts.com and let’s get moving! ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

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