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.
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The Midlife Edit
Lifting More Than Just Weights: Fitness, Freedom & Midlife Adventures with Jen Ryder
What does it look like to truly live your best life in midlife? For Jen Ryder, it looks like lifting heavy weights, booking trips every month, walking her dog Luna, and blasting Dave Matthews Band on the regular.
In this episode, I sit down with Jen—911 dispatcher by day, CrossFitter and adventurer by choice—to talk about how shifting her fitness focus from endurance to strength training has transformed not only her body, but her mindset. We get into what it’s like starting CrossFit in your 40s, how fitness helps her handle high-stress situations, and why she’s making it a mission to find joy and freedom in every season of life.
We also talk about:
- Why Jen traded Orangetheory for CrossFit after 10 years
- The power of lifting heavy and feeling strong in midlife
- Her monthly travel challenge (and tips for making it happen)
- Finding joy in concerts, movement, and meaningful connection
- What midlife actually looks like—vs. what we were told it would
Whether you're curious about CrossFit, craving more adventure, or just need a reminder that midlife can be your best chapter yet—this one's for you.
💬 Want to connect or share your story? I’d love to hear from you!
Email me at: jen@themidlifeeditco.com
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