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Maximizing Fitness, Physique & Running Through PerimenopauseAuthor: Louise Valentine
Welcome to "Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause," the podcast that redefines your relationship with fitness, nutrition and hormonal changes. Hosted by American College of Sports Medicine Practitioner of the Year 2023, women's integrative health and performance expert Louise Valentine, this show empowers you to mitigate impacts of hormone changes without overcomplicating it! Get ready to break through misinformation, ditch ineffective trends, outdated methods and apply what you learn to feel your best, look fit or run strong and injury-free.Join Louise, her coaches and clients as they share multi award-winning science-backed nutrition, fitness, running and fat loss methods designed for active females age 35 and beyond. Get inspired each week as they share how they've turned their own health and fitness breakdowns into breakthroughs and how they now lead the way in helping women just like you do the same!Whether you're looking to ditch hormone havoc, break through a setback or want to understand how to lift, train and fuel harmoniously with your changing female physiology, you'll find this podcast insightful and inspiring. No more fighting against your body we're here to help you harness its natural power to achieve a vibrantly energized, well, fit and active life!If you're an active female who wants it all, Welcome to "Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" Your go-to resource to break through to next-level health, hormones and fitness! Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Running, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#76 - Why I Left Social Media to Protect My Health, Hormones & Vibrance
Thursday, 10 April, 2025
In this heartfelt solo episode, Louise, one of the world’s leading perimenopause fitness experts and integrative health practitioners for everyday female runners age 35 & beyond, opens up about a major shift—taking a big social media break to reclaim her focus, health, next-level fitness, and joy. She reflects on how this decision led to deeper connections within her private community, even better results for her clients, and a renewed sense of purpose. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by information, distracted from the goals that mean the most to you, or disconnected from your body, this conversation is for you!Louise discusses how stepping away from the constant noise and misleading marketing helped her and her clients achieve incredible physical, emotional, and even spiritual breakthroughs. She explores the pressure of social media, the toll it takes on female confidence—especially in perimenopause—and why simplicity, science, and support matter more than ever. You’ll also hear about real transformation stories, practical hormone optimization and fitness insights, and how to tell if you're a "moderator" or an "abstainer" when it comes to social media and even snacks!If ready to confidently step into your highest level self in mid-life, this episode will make you stop, think, and realign your own vibrant healthy life. Get our free nutrition guide, weekly newsletter & explore our industry-leading Badass Breakthrough Academy here: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/ Get our podcast listener discount of 20% off Kion’s science-backed essential amino acids & more at https://www.getkion.com/maximizing Code “LOUISE” saves on all of your future orders.Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(2:45) Impact of leaving social media and the growth of a private, focused community of high-vibe recreational runners maximizing their perimenopause potential with female-specific science, simplicity, and less stress(7:53) What to expect on upcoming episodes, including Louise’s race day struggles and how to fuel, live, and train with your changing hormones(10:33) The decision to leave social media and regaining vibrant health, focus, and hormonal balance(16:12) Realizing the cost of distraction and recommitting to family and purpose(21:07) Coaching insights: confidence, community, and calling out excuses(25:08) Abstainer vs. moderator mindset for food and habits(30:45) Financial peace, family focus, and a desire for simplicity in success(37:40) Aging with intention, reconnecting with your body, and podcast wrap-up(44:17) OutroTune in weekly to "Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for a simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!I'd love to connect!Instagram 📷https://www.instagram.com/breakingthroughwellnessFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BreakingThroughWellness Email 💬 (Note: We do not have guests on our podcast)support@breakingthroughwellness.com