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July 2, 2025 34 mins

Midlife can be a challenging season for many women—but with the right knowledge and support, it’s also a time for empowerment and transformation. In this episode, Dr. Kathleen Jordan, Chief Medical Officer at MIDI Health, shares how fitness professionals can better understand perimenopause and menopause to support their clients holistically. From hormones to lifestyle changes and collaborative care, learn how to make a meaningful impact in this pivotal chapter of women’s lives.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • The science behind perimenopause and menopause, and how it affects women’s health.
  • Why movement and fitness are crucial during midlife and beyond.
  • Common symptoms and overlooked signs of perimenopause.
  • How fitness professionals can collaborate with healthcare providers like MIDI Health.
  • Practical tips for supporting clients using GLP-1 medications and other therapies.

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Resources and Links:

  • Join MIDI Health – Virtual care for women navigating midlife and beyond
  • IDEA Fitness Journal – Stay tuned for articles from MIDI experts
  • Register for IDEA World 2025 – July 17–19, Sacramento, CA
  • Visit MIDI Health at IDEA World Booth #606 for symptom trackers, AgeWell giveaways, and a chance to win raffle prizes

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IDEAfit PRO SHOW is hosted by Amy Boone Thompson; executive produced by Rominna Rufin; engineered by Michael Hilding. 

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IDEA® Health & Fitness Association has served as the World’s leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals for over 43 years. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals, business owners and allied health professionals via our publications, including the award-winning IDEA Fitness Journal. We also power fit pros through our fitness, business and nutrition conferences, most notably our IDEA WORLD Convention and with hundreds of digital courses available on ideafit.com. We Inspire the World to Fitness® with the passion and...

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