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No one is going to “save” you. In today's world, it's up to us to save ourselves!
Hosted by top fitness expert and coach Michelle MacDonald, the Stronger by Design podcast is for women who want to take radical ownership of their bodies, nutrition, and mindsets.
Michelle, known worldwide for her Transformation Programs, shares world-class insights to help women redefine aging by focusing on longevity, empowerment, fitness, resilience, and muscle-building, all while fostering a positive mindset about nutrition and health.
Since 2012, Michelle has been coaching women online, leveraging her expertise as a Physique Champion and ISSA Strength and Conditioning Specialist. In 2016, she co-founded Tulum Strength Club, an online Physique Contest Prep Team. She later established The Wonder Women (TWW) in 2020 and the TWW coaching academy in 2022. Michelle’s work has inspired countless women, including her mother, Joan MacDonald (Train With Joan™), who lost 70 pounds in her 70s and became a fitness influencer.
Michelle now brings her expertise to the Stronger by Design Fitness App, launching in fall 2024, alongside this podcast of the same name.
Join us on Stronger by Design to explore how to cultivate a resilient mindset, maintain optimal nutrition, and achieve lasting fitness for a healthier, more vibrant future. This podcast is designed for women committed to longevity, strength, and nutrition, empowering them to transform their lives from the inside out.
Episode | Date |
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Muscle, Menopause & Metabolism | Dr. Stuart Phillips
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Aug 26, 2025 |
Science-Backed Fitness for Women Over 40 | Lauren Colenso-Semple
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Aug 12, 2025 |
Aging STRONGER Starts Here | David Stewart
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Jul 29, 2025 |
Resilience is AGELESS | David Stewart
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Jul 15, 2025 |
Lessons Learned from Contest Prep | Courtney Ustrzycki
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Jul 01, 2025 |
Midlife Muscle, Minus the Myths | Dr. Allan Bacon
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Jun 17, 2025 |
Healing Isn’t Pretty—But It’s Powerful | Tiffany Owen
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Jun 03, 2025 |
Aging Boldly: A Real Talk on Plastic Surgery | Dr. Martin Jugenburg
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May 20, 2025 |
Muscle GAIN Without the PAIN | Hattie Boydle
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May 06, 2025 |
What’s KILLING Your GLUTES GAINS? | Hattie Boydle
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Apr 22, 2025 |
TEENS Need Emotional Intelligence to Succeed | Kristi Simons
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Apr 08, 2025 |
Turn Your Teenage Struggles Into SUPERPOWERS Today | Kristi Simons
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Mar 25, 2025 |
WAKE-UP CALL! What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Menopause | Melissa Grelo
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Mar 11, 2025 |
Rewiring Your Habits for Success | Michelle Baty
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Feb 25, 2025 |
Slower is Faster: The Neuroscience of Lasting Change | Michelle Baty
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Feb 11, 2025 |
Motion is Lotion: The Guide to Aging Strong | Joan MacDonald
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Jan 28, 2025 |
Post-Traumatic Growth | Carol Elizabeth
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Jan 14, 2025 |
Breaking the Chains of ADDICTION | Brittney Carbone
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Dec 31, 2024 |
Dying to THRIVE: The Journey to Emotional Freedom | Heather Chauvin
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Dec 16, 2024 |
Fitness for Empowerment, NOT Punishment | Dr. Alyssa Olenick
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Dec 02, 2024 |
What's REAL About Nutrition Science? | Abby Langer
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Nov 18, 2024 |
Find REAL Food Freedom WITHOUT the Confusion | Abby Langer
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Nov 04, 2024 |
The Art of Showing Up: Find Joy in the Grind | Joshua Medcalf
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Oct 21, 2024 |
Pound the Stone: A Journey Beyond Success and Achievements | Joshua Medcalf
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Oct 07, 2024 |
The Story Behind Chop Wood, Carry Water | Joshua Medcalf
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Sep 23, 2024 |
Postpartum Fitness: Beyond the Bounce-Back Culture | Brianna Battles
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Sep 09, 2024 |
Redefining Athleticism During Pregnancy | Brianna Battles
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Aug 26, 2024 |
Trailer
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Aug 05, 2024 |
How to Start Changing the Narrative About Women’s Bodies and Aging | Alyssa Ages
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Apr 30, 2024 |
How Strength Training Helps You Push Past Limits In and Out of the Gym | Alyssa Ages
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Apr 23, 2024 |
Three Inspiring Stories of Cancer Survival and Proactive Health Advocacy | Kelly Gahr | Tamara Johnson | Leigh Fernandez
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Apr 16, 2024 |
How Exercise, Stress, and Sleep Impact Your Cognitive Health | Dr. Ayesha Sherzai
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Apr 09, 2024 |
Easy Diet Changes Your Brain (and Body) Will Love | Dr. Ayesha Sherzai
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Apr 02, 2024 |
How to Approach Menopause More Holistically | Dr. Jen Gunter
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Mar 26, 2024 |
Beware of Biases, Myths, and Pseudoscience Within Women’s Healthcare | Dr. Jen Gunter
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Mar 19, 2024 |
Strength in Motherhood: Fitness, Pregnancy, and Balance | Sara Pertusati
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Mar 05, 2024 |
Strength Unleashed: Powerlifting Past 40 | Marisa Inda | Jen Thompson
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Feb 20, 2024 |
Menopause Realities and Myths | Amanda Thebe
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Feb 06, 2024 |
The Transformation Coaches 2: Ruby Goldin | Melissa McKenzie
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Jan 23, 2024 |
Unleash Your Inner Athlete | Dr. Stacy Sims
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Jan 12, 2024 |
The Transformation Coaches | Janelle Marks | Carolyn Pruemer
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Jan 10, 2024 |
Optimizing Health as We Age | Victoria Felkar
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Dec 12, 2023 |
The Transformation Roundtable
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Nov 14, 2023 |
The Wonder Women Episode 4: The Key to a Healthy Gut | Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro
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Sep 19, 2023 |
The Truth About Menopause and HRT | Professor Annice Mukherjee
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Aug 08, 2023 |
The Joan MacDonald Fitness Transformation Story
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Jul 11, 2023 |
Building a Healthy Mindset | Hattie Boydle
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Mar 17, 2023 |