Midlife Madness Podcast

Can you truly maintain your fitness goals amidst the sugar-laden celebrations from Halloween to Easter? Our latest episode promises to uncover creative strategies to keep moving, even when life gets hectic. We share personal stories of integrating workouts into everyday routines, like sneaking in extra steps by parking farther away or doing squats while brushing your teeth. This is all about making fitness a fun and seamless part o...

Ever wondered how to maintain your health goals while still enjoying the holiday season? Join us as we promise to unravel the secrets of healthy, guilt-free festive indulgence. Through our personal stories and experiences, we shed light on the challenges of resisting holiday temptations and present practical strategies to keep your health on track. You'll learn how preparation, hydration, and a focus on protein can be your bes...

Unlock the secret to mastering your relationship with food noise! What if you could transform those incessant cravings and unhealthy temptations into empowering decisions that align with your health goals? Join Dr. Marty and Dr. Donna as they candidly share their personal struggles with food noise, offering relatable insights into this common battle that many face. Meanwhile, Coach Martha, who claims to be immune to food noise, she...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the emotional ups and downs of midlife? Today, we get real about the often unspoken feelings of anxiety, sadness, and fatigue that come with the perimenopausal phase. We open up about our personal journeys, exploring how these hormonal changes can disrupt daily routines and productivity. We also touch on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its potential benefits, emphasizing how common these expe...

Have you ever wondered why, despite eating well and exercising, you still can't shake off that stubborn midlife weight gain? Join us as we reveal personal stories of battling unexplained weight gain, health issues, and the discovery of hormonal imbalances. You'll learn how anxiety, brain fog, and sleep disturbances are often tied to hormonal changes and the importance of getting the right medical care to address these iss...

Have you ever wondered why you can't remember where you left your keys or why your thoughts seem foggy as you hit midlife? Join us as we explore the often-misunderstood phenomenon of brain fog during perimenopause and menopause. Drawing striking parallels to the memory struggles many women face during pregnancy and new motherhood, we unravel the significant impact of hormonal changes on cognitive functions. The conversation in...

Ever wondered why midlife can feel like such a rollercoaster, especially for women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond? This episode promises to unravel the societal pressures and internal battles, like self-sabotage and excuses, that often stand in the way of personal progress. Through eye-opening client stories and candid discussions, we spotlight the common tendency to use food as a celebration and connection tool. Our conversations a...

Can weight loss medications be doing more harm than good? Join us on "Get Inspired, Stay Inspired" as we uncover the shocking side effects of popular prescription drugs like semaglutides. Coach Martha, Dr. Marty and Dr. Donna reveal the hidden dangers, including nausea, vomiting, pancreatitis, and even thyroid tumors for semaglutides, and insomnia, increased heart rate, and potential heart and lung damage. We promise you&...

Embark on a journey of discovery with us, as Jeremy Wolf and I tackle the critical issue of misusing diabetic injections for weight loss and offer you a holistic blueprint for sustainable health. The quest for a leaner physique is riddled with quick fixes and shortcuts, but the risks they pose to metabolism and muscle mass are too great to ignore. Peeling back the layers of this worrisome trend, we shed light on how such practices ...

Year after year, we set resolutions with the best of intentions, only to find them gathering dust by spring. But what if the key to turning those goals into reality lay hidden in the fabric of our motivations and the structure of our support systems? Martha and Jeremy dissect the anatomy of habit formation and the critical role discipline plays in bridging the chasm between aspiration and achievement. Our conversation is a treasure...

Did you know that not eating enough can actually lead to weight gain? This is a bitter truth that I, Martha Savloff, had to learn the hard way. I had gained significant weight not from eating too much, but from not eating enough. In this intriguing episode, my co-host, Jeremy Wolf, and I grapple with this counterintuitive problem.

We reveal how under-eating can cause our bodies to go into a hibernation mode, storing up wha...

Ever wondered why you can't eat like you did in high school and still stay slim? Are you struggling to understand how aging impacts your metabolism? Well, you're in the right place! In our latest episode, we're joined by Martha Savloff, who shares her profound insights about the misunderstood 'M' word - metabolism. Martha discusses the four different stages of metabolic age and how this important metric can...

Are you frustrated with PCOS and the weight gain it brings? Do you feel like your body is working against you and there's nothing you can do about it? It's time to put those worries to rest. This episode's discussion revolves around Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and its impact on women's health, particularly in terms of weight gain. We, your hosts Martha Savloff and Jeremy Wolf, navigate through this complex ...

Ready for a revelation? Portion control can be your secret weapon in the fight against overeating. Join us as we, Martha Savloff and Jeremy Wolf, debunk common misconceptions about consuming food, even the healthiest ones, in excess. We're cracking the code on how to master personalized meal plans and understand your body's unique responses to different foods. This knowledge is not just essential, it's transformative...

Ever wondered why your weight loss journey often feels like a roller-coaster ride? We've got some insights to share. In this heart-to-heart, we delve into the crux of sustainable weight loss, and it’s not what you think. Our very own Martha Savloff spills the beans on why quick fixes like weight loss drugs and surgeries may not be your best bet. She shines a light on the invisible strings of upbringing and culture that puppete...