Muscle, Strength and Menopause

By Sara Frenza

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Welcome to Muscle, Strength and Menopause with Sara Frenza, the podcast for women over 40 who refuse to accept that "nothing works anymore."

I'm Sara Frenza, a certified nutrition coach, hormone and menopause coaching specialist, and creator of the Hourglass Body Method. After losing 50+ pounds in my 40s and helping 100’s of women transform their bodies, I'm here to share the science-backed strategies that actually work when your hormones are shifting.

Each week, we break down the complex science of metabolic health, hormones, and muscle building and then turn it into simple, actionable steps you can implement immediately. We'll bust the myths keeping you stuck (more cardio and fewer carbs aren't the answer), share real transformation stories from women 40-65, and give you practical tools for building muscle, losing stubborn fat, and feeling powerful in your own skin.

Because muscle isn't just about looking good in your jeans (though you will). It's about better body composition, stronger bones, improved mood, fewer hot flashes, higher metabolism, and the confidence to live life fully at 40, 50, 60, and beyond.

This isn't about bouncing back to who you used to be. It's about rising into the strongest, most confident version of yourself yet.

Topics covered in the podcast include: Menopause, Perimenopause, Post-Menopause, Hormone balance, Strength training for women over 40, Muscle building in midlife, Fat loss after 40, Metabolic health, Nutrition for hormonal health, Belly fat reduction, Weight management, Energy optimization, Sustainable lifestyle habits, Body composition, Midlife fitness, and Aging powerfully.

Subscribe now, and let's turn this chapter into your most powerful one.


Episode Date
#36: Environmental stressors are Messing With Your Hormones: The Truth About Endocrine Disruptors
Jun 16, 2026
#35: The Best Labs For Women Over 40 Dealing With Fatigue, Bloating, No Weight Loss, Poor Sleep, And Anxiety.
Jun 05, 2026
#34: Leaky Gut Is Real - Here's What It's Actually Doing to Your Hormones
Jun 05, 2026
#33: Chasing your goals and dreams in Midlife with Marisa Mariella
Jun 05, 2026
#32: It's Not In Your Head: The Science of What Perimenopause Actually Does To Your Body
May 13, 2026
#31: Why Fixing Your Gut Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Hormone Puzzle
May 04, 2026
# 30: Breathe your way to a better nervous system with Brian Coones
Apr 28, 2026
#29: Chronic Inflammation Is Silently Stalling Your Fat Loss - Here's How to Fight Back
Apr 27, 2026
#28: The Gut-Skin Connection Nobody Talks About
Apr 23, 2026
#27: Look Like the Woman You're Becoming
Apr 18, 2026
#26: Estrogen Dominance Explained: The Root Cause Nobody Told You About in Perimenopause
Apr 10, 2026
#25: Mistakes to Avoid If You are Using GLP1 for Weight Loss
Apr 04, 2026
#24: 5 ways to Lower Your Cortisol and Finally Lose the Belly Fat
Mar 19, 2026
#23: What You Need to Know About Peptides with Dr. Kristi Sawicki
Mar 18, 2026
#22: Navigating the Mental and Emotional Shifts of Menopause with Dr. Monica Vermani
Mar 18, 2026
#21: How to get better sleep as a women over 40
Mar 11, 2026
#20: The Best Exercises to Get Toned and Defined for Midlife women.
Mar 06, 2026
#19: Supplements I recommend for women over 40 to support hormones and energy.
Feb 26, 2026
#18: Intermittent Fasting: Does this approach work for women over 40?
Feb 18, 2026
#17: Should you be eating before you workout? What women over 40 need to know
Feb 16, 2026
#16: How to Reduce Inflammation and Bloating for Women Over 40
Feb 10, 2026
#15: How to Lower Blood Sugar, Lose Belly Fat & Get Your Energy Back
Jan 26, 2026
#14 - The Protein Formula for Midlife Women Who Want to Tone Up and Lose Body Fat
Jan 15, 2026
The Nutrition Blueprint for Building Muscle at 40+
Jan 03, 2026
The Gut-Hormone Reset Every Woman Over 40 Needs for Fat Loss
Dec 31, 2025
How to boost your energy as a women over 40
Dec 20, 2025
How to Avoid Gaining Weight Over the Holidays
Dec 09, 2025
The Mindset, Nutrition, and Training Overhaul for Women Over 40 with Amy Ledin
Dec 05, 2025
How to Balance Hormones Naturally Through Food and Movement
Dec 05, 2025
Why You’re Gaining Weight doing Cardio & HIIT classes (40+ Women)
Dec 02, 2025
How to Start Building Muscle in Midlife, Even If You've Never Strength Trained Before
Nov 29, 2025
Why You're Gaining Belly Fat During Perimenopause/Menopause and How to Fix It
Nov 22, 2025
Pelvic Floor Secrets: A Tribute to Nicole Thomsen's Life-Changing Work
Nov 07, 2025
Lifting Heavy After 40: How Tammy Transformed Her Training (And Her Body)
Nov 07, 2025
Welcome to the Muscle, Strength and Menopause podcast
Nov 07, 2025
How I lost 50 lbs. In my 40’s. Here’s exactly what I did.
Nov 07, 2025
How to curb night time snacking in perimenopause / Menopause
Nov 06, 2025