The Midlife Edit
Welcome to The Midlife Edit, the podcast for women who are navigating the beautiful, messy, and sometimes sweaty journey of midlife. This isn’t about a crisis—it’s about an awakening.
Join host Jen Weinstein as she dives into all the things no one warned us about—hot flashes, brain fog, strength training, hormone balancing, and figuring out who the hell we are now. With a mix of expert insights, real talk, and a little humor (because if we’re not laughing, we’re crying, right?), The Midlife Edit is your go-to space for embracing this season with confidence, strength, and balance.
Whether you’re trying to lift heavier, sleep better, set stronger boundaries, or just remember why you walked into a room, this podcast is here to remind you: midlife is not the end—it’s just an edit. And you get to rewrite it your way.
Hit subscribe and let’s tackle midlife together—one episode at a time.
The Midlife Edit
Kettlebells and Clarity: Why Strength Training Is Self Care
In this episode of the Midlife Edit podcast, host Jen Weinstein discusses the significance of strength training, particularly through kettlebells, as a form of self-care for women in midlife. She emphasizes the mental and physical benefits of strength training, including resilience, confidence, and stress reduction. Jen shares her personal journey with fitness and kettlebells, encouraging listeners to prioritize their health and well-being. She addresses common fears and misconceptions about strength training, urging women to reclaim their power and start their fitness journey, regardless of age or experience.
- Strength training is essential for self-care, especially for women in midlife.
- Kettlebells provide a full-body workout in a short amount of time.
- Exercise releases endorphins, improving mood and mental clarity.
- Prioritizing your health allows you to better care for others.
- It's never too late to start strength training, regardless of age.
- Strength training builds resilience and confidence in daily activities.
- Discipline is more important than motivation in fitness.
- Kettlebells are a versatile tool for strength and conditioning.
- Overcoming mindset barriers is crucial for starting a fitness journey.
- Investing in your health now pays off in the future.
Links
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenuwein_/
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- Website: https://www.thejenweinstein.com/
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Gratitude
02:30
The Importance of Strength Training
05:48
Building Resilience Through Strength
08:16
Self-Care and Empowerment
10:36
Kettlebells: A Tool for Strength and Simplicity
14:00
Overcoming Common Fears of Strength Training
20:03
Discipline Over Motivation
22:14
Challenge and Conclusion