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The Simplicity SessionsAuthor: Jenn Pike
Simplicity living tips and tools for women to optimize their own personal health, hormones, wealth, mindset and create a life they love with more simplicity and ease in all they do. Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Thrive with More Muscle with Sport Scientist Barbara Burke
Episode 557
Monday, 2 February, 2026
In this episode, I sit down with sports scientist and nutrition expert Barbara Burke to discuss why building muscle is the ultimate game-changer for women in perimenopause and beyond. We bust myths about "bulking up," explore how muscle acts as your organ of longevity, and get practical about what it really takes to build and maintain strength. Barbara shares her personal journey with frozen shoulder, the power of starting small, and why three 30-minute sessions per week might be all you need. If you've been making excuses about strength training, this conversation will inspire you to finally get started. Chapters: [2:36] Global Perspectives on Women & Strength [5:00] Women as Athletes of Everyday Life [5:47] Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs [7:11] Why Muscle is Magic [8:49] The Realistic Prescription [12:14] Recovery is Where Growth Happens [17:34] Starting When You're Exhausted [22:15] The Weight Debate [26:38] Injury Loops & Joint Pain [30:08] The Belly Fat Connection [32:17] Reps, Sets & Training to Failure [37:14] Barbara's Frozen Shoulder Journey [42:01] The BIG Framework [44:38] Nutrition Ratios & Supplements [49:16] Three Simplicity Tips to Get Started Let's dive in! Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE Connect with Guest - Instagram | @strongwithbarbara Top Tips to Start Your Strength Routine | Get Your FREE Copy Here Power & Balance Online Course | Access Here Your Thrive Formula | Access Here Website | optimum-you.com This episode is sponsored by: withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your order St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15 Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option Free Resources: Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20" Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE" *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale* Programs: Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite The Peri & Menopause Project - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/ Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship: jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc. Have a question? Send it over to hello@jennpike.com and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.
