The Body Pod

The Body Pod

Female fitness expert, Hailey Happens Fitness and beauty practitioner, Laura, team up to bring women over 40 the most informative and entertaining look at health, fitness, beauty and wellness.

Episodes

August 7, 2025 60 mins
Re-Run – Back by Popular Demand!

In this encore episode, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, board-certified obesity medicine specialist, joins us to break down the real pros and cons of Ozempic — the blockbuster weight loss drug making headlines. We dive deep into how Ozempic (semaglutide) works, who it's really for, what side effects you should know, and whether it’s a sustainable solution for obesity.

With misinformation everywhere, Dr. Salas...
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Back by Popular Demand!

In this episode, we chat with one of the leading experts in nutrition, Alan Aragon, to explore the principles of Flexible Dieting. Alan breaks down how this approach to nutrition isn’t just a trend, but a must-have for women looking to maintain a balanced and sustainable relationship with food. He shares valuable insights into how flexible dieting can fit into your lifestyle, improve your body composition, an...
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We're bringing back one of our most talked-about episodes — a powerful, candid conversation you’ll want to hear again (or for the first time).

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kelly Casperson, a renowned female urologist, to explore everything about vaginal health and sexual pleasure during midlife and beyond. Dr. Casperson brings a fresh, open, and engaging perspective to these important topics, offering insights into how wome...
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This episode is a re-release of one of our most impactful conversations — full of insights you’ll want to revisit or hear for the first time.

In this episode, Hailey sits down with Dr. Stacy Sims to explore the topic of insulin resistance. Learn from one of the leading experts on how insulin resistance affects your health, its connection to other conditions, and actionable strategies to manage it. Whether you’re dealing with metabol...
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This episode is a re-airing of one of our most popular conversations — and for good reason.

We kick off Season Two with a bang! In this episode, we are joined by the one and only Dr. Vonda Wright, an expert in musculoskeletal health, who takes us deep into the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause. Dr. Wright discusses the dangers of frailty during menopause and the importance of maintaining musculoskeletal strength as we age. She s...
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RE-RUN – Back by Popular Demand!

Join Hailey as she hosts a fan-favorite Q&A session with the one and only Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a leading expert in women’s health and menopause. In this encore episode, Dr. Shepherd answers the most common questions about menopause symptoms, treatments, and how to manage the physical and emotional changes during this stage of life.

From hot flashes and mood swings to hormonal therapy and wellness...
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(00:00:00) Leveling Up Menopause: Brooke Burke on Thriving in Midlife, Wellness & Aging Gracefully
(00:00:54) How Brooke got started in entertainment
(00:04:31) Brooke's experience with "Dancing with the Stars"
(00:12:23) Brooke talks about testosterone
(00:16:18) Let your body be your guide
(00:16:19) Letting your body be your guide
(00:18:49) Brooke breaks down her non-negotiables
(00:45:47) Bringing it back to menopause
(00:51:4...
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(00:00:00) Pelvic Floor Therapy for Everyone: Debra Goldman on Healing, Strength & Support
(00:16:57) Types of Therapy (virtual & in-person)
(00:22:40) What does therapy look like?
(00:36:43) What are the limitations?
(00:39:57) Pelvic floor

In this powerful episode of The Body Pod, pelvic floor physical therapist Debra Goldman shines a light on the life-changing benefits of pelvic floor therapy. Whether you're dealing with postpa...
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(00:00:00) Midlife Brain Fog, Focus & Female Power with Dr. Therese Huston
(00:04:09) Where to start?
(00:13:19) Cognitive Flexibility
(00:25:19) Exploring the percentage of the brain we use
(00:43:19) Getting older is not a grim picture

Is brain fog stealing your focus? In this must-hear episode of The Body Pod, cognitive scientist Dr. Therese Huston joins Laura and Haley to reveal the brain science every woman over 40 should kno...
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(00:00:00) Michelle Money Weir on Reinvention & Life After The Bachelor
(00:09:18) The Bachelor - Meeting Mike
(00:24:21) Making women look cute when playing sports
(00:35:23) Working out and weight training

In this inspiring episode, Michelle Money Weir — best known from The Bachelor — shares her powerful journey of reinvention. From navigating reality TV fame to launching the bold golf apparel brand Fore All, Michelle opens up a...
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(00:00:00) Rethinking Nighttime Nutrition: Dr. Mike Ormsbee on Sleep, Metabolism & Fat Loss
(00:03:31) Pre-sleep feeing for females
(00:11:16) Perimenopause sleep
(00:17:16) Thoughts on protein
(00:41:12) Resistance training

Can eating before bed really help you burn fat, sleep better, and build muscle? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Mike Ormsbee joins Hailey to explore the science of nighttime nutrition, revealing how the right...
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(00:00:00) From Frustrated to Free: How Karen Lost 15 Pounds and Reclaimed Her Health After 40
(00:01:21) Karen's background leading up to how she reclaimed her health after 40
(00:08:25) Overeating
(00:14:57) Learning what to eat and what to order out

Struggling with weight gain, low energy, or emotional eating after 40? You’re not alone. In this inspiring episode, Karen opens up about her powerful transformation—losing 15 pounds...
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(00:00:00) Fitness Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Menopause, Metabolism & Training Science with Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan
(00:07:17) How does science come into play?
(00:10:33) It's not one size fits all and here's why
(00:30:06) Women and creatine
(00:42:10) Supplements to help with brain fog

In this refreshingly honest and research-backed episode, Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan returns to The Body Pod to cut through the noise around women’s fitness,...
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(00:00:00) Zone 2 Training, Rep Ranges, & Time-Restricted Eating for Women with Dr. Stacy Sims
(00:01:40) Zone 2 Training
(00:16:47) Rep ranges
(00:22:35) Time-restricted eating

In this episode, Hailey is joined by friend and business partner Dr. Stacy Sims to answer three of the most common questions from their Power Happens community.

They break down:
- Optimal rep ranges for women’s strength training
- The science behind HIIT/SIT ...
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(00:00:00) Women & Alcohol: The Real Health Impact with Dr. Kimberly Mallett (Part 2)
(00:00:58) Anecdotal research - sleep
(00:08:07) What exactly is a drinking problem?
(00:15:02) Fertility

In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with clinical psychologist Dr. Kimberly Mallett, we dive deeper into the real impact of alcohol on women’s health — both mentally and physically. Dr. Mallett breaks down how alcohol uniquely affects wome...
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(00:00:00) The Truth About Women and Alcohol: Understanding the Real Impact with Dr. Kimberly Mallett
(00:02:31) How alcohol functions for people
(00:08:33) Behavioral component with alcohol
(00:19:59) Difference between men & women & alcohol

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Kimberly Mallett to discuss the real effects of alcohol on women’s health. From emotional well-being to long-term physi...
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(00:00:00) Breaking Through Perimenopause: Reclaiming Strength, Confidence, and Health After 50 with Tammy Temple
(00:02:52) Perimenopause
(00:11:32) Power Programs
(00:22:10) Educating on serving sizes
(00:25:26) It's not just a quick fix diet - how to alter with behavioral changes

In this empowering episode, Hailey interviews her client, Tammy Temple, who shares her transformative experience navigating perimenopause, weight gain...
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(00:00:00) Mastering Menopause & Strength Training: Expert Insights with Selene Yeager
(00:01:33) How Selene got into book publishing and more
(00:18:33) Different perspectives working with experts and in podcasting
(00:24:20) Under eating vs. over eating
(00:44:41) Navigating menopause

In this episode of The Body Pod, we sit down with fitness journalist and endurance athlete Selene Yeager to explore how to thrive during menopause...
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(00:00:00) Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced? How to Assess Your Strength Training Level with Dr. Tony Boutagy
(00:00:40) Where are you - beginner, immediate, or advanced?
(00:11:07) How to ensure your body is moving properly
(00:16:14) What to look for in an intermediate program?
(00:25:26) Performing intervals & how to improve them

In this episode of The Body Pod, we explore the importance of understanding your strength traini...
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In the final episode of Season 2 of The Body Pod, we’re joined by Kristen Holmes, VP of Performance at Whoop, for an insightful conversation on GLP-1 Agonists, the science of circadian rhythm, and the benefits of hot and cold exposure—specifically for females. We dive deep into how these factors impact sleep, recovery, and overall performance, with a special focus on gender-specific health. This episode is packed with valuable insi...
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