If you want to get stronger, build muscle, and feel more powerful in your body as you move through perimenopause or postmenopause, progressive overload is the principle you need to understand. It’s how your body adapts, grows, and continues getting stronger over time. But when you’re training at home without access to heavier weights… how do you actually do it?

It’s a big day for the future of Women’s Health as the FDA approves the removal of black box warnings on hormone therapies for menopause, but as always, nothing in the world of health is ever as black and white as we wish it could be. In today’s episode we talk about: What it means to have a black box warning removed The study behind why it was incorrectly labeled in the first place The benefits of having HRT/MHT more accessible How HRT is not a replacement for healthy lifestyle implementations The importance of working with the small portion of practitioners actually trained in menopause hormonal therapies Some critical questions to ask yourself on your own journey with MHT Why the FDA is not 100% transparent or even 50% accurate when they talk about dismantling ”patriarchal medicine” Kinsey’s wrap up and conclusion...

So you’re ready to hire a personal trainer…but how do you know if they’re actually qualified to help you — especially during perimenopause, menopause, or beyond? In this episode, Kinsey dives deep into what to look for (and what to run from) when choosing a personal trainer. From certifications that actually mean something, to questions you must ask before handing over your hard-earned cash, this episode will help you feel confident hiring someone who truly supports your goals, your body, and your stage of life.

Today is a Listener’s Question Episode: Does Pilates Build Muscle? Can I start Strength Training with Low Back Pain? (or any chronic injury)

Today we take the guesswork out of HOW to get started with Resistance Training (aka start to lay the foundations of muscle building and retention through Perimenopause and beyond) by teaching you the 3 S’s. Strong Core. Stabilization & Balance. Solid Foundations.

From bulking while lifting weights to continuous calorie deficits we talk about the top 5 things pop culture CONTINUES to get wrong...

From fixing our posture, to combating osteoporosis, to learning how to plank THE RIGHT WAY (spoiler...most people don’t) - a strong beginning to upper body strength is critical.

Today we are talking my Top 5 FAVORITE leg exercises for beginner’s or folks newly back. You get a sneak peek into how I program for our very own Fit Af

In this episode of the Women’s Fitness and Health Revolution Podcast, Kinsey takes on a big question so many women ask: How do I get my family to join me in my healthy lifestyle? Whether it’s workouts, food choices, or trading screen time for more movement, it can feel isolating and overwhelming when your loved ones aren’t moving in the same direction.

In this episode of the Women’s Fitness and Health Revolution Podcast, we talk menstrual cycle—what’s really happening in our bodies, why it matters, and how understanding it sets us up for success in perimenopause and beyond.

In this episode of The Women’s Fitness and Health Revolution Podcast, Kinsey pulls back the curtain on the multi-billion-dollar diet industry and its relentless push for women to shrink themselves at the expense of their long-term health. From fad diets and rapid weight-loss programs to the booming popularity of GLP-1 medications, she unpacks the hidden costs of chasing “quick fixes”—including muscle loss, metabolic damage, and the erosion of self-worth.

Today is a practical, action step-packed episode to move you away from the scale (which tells us nothing of what’s going on INSIDE your body - think lean muscle v fat mass) towards actual progress trackers that relate accurate results AND take the shame out of the game!

Weighted vests are all over the internet right now—hailed by some as the holy grail of menopausal fitness and dismissed by others as a dangerous gimmick. So what’s the truth? In this episode, I dive into the research (spoiler: it’s a lot less flashy than Instagram claims) and give you my unfiltered hot take on whether weight vests are worth your time—or just another piece of equipment destined for the garage.

To celebrate her 7th sobriety birthday, host Kinsey, shares 20 (ish) of the top lessons that have made life simpler...in all areas of life. Whether you are struggling to get started with exercise, feeling depressed about nutrition and health, feeling fear around starting a new job, or going through the loss of a loved one, these 20(ish) lessons hold relevance for us all.

For years, I have had consults with women who are holding their health hostage to an all-or-nothing mindset. “I just don’t have time right now.” 10 years later, 20 years later, those same people are saying the same thing, “I just don’t have time.” Spoiler. Unfortunately, we don’t sprout extra hours in the day, and for busy individuals, we tend only to get busier … or we burn out. But at the root, the issue isn’t really time at all. It is the belief that there is a certain way we “should” be doing something, and if we can’t commit to it for any reason - timing, energy level, access- then we shouldn’t bother do it at all.

In this episode, we’re ditching the intimidation factor and pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to begin strength training—especially in perimenopause and beyond.

In this absolute doozy of an episode, we’re peeling back the layers of menopause—what it is, when it happens, why it happens, and how it affects our beautifully complex bodies. From the basics of hormonal shifts and reproductive phases (hello, menarche to postmenopause) to the powerful roles of hormones, this episode is your crash course in how the female body transitions through perimenopause and beyond.

This week we’re diving into one of the most important—yet most misunderstood fitness truths: not all exercise styles build muscle, especially after those glorious newbie gains wear off.

This week, we’re peeling back the layers on something that comes up constantly in conversations with clients: ”I’m doing everything right… so why do I still feel like crap?”

Welcome back to the Women’s Fitness & Health Revolution Podcast! Last week, we covered why resistance training is essential in perimenopause—now we’re tackling how to get started, even when life feels impossibly full. This episode is for you if: You’re over 40 and haven’t worked out in a while (or ever). You’re overwhelmed by the idea of starting something new. You know what you should do, but aren’t sure how to make it stick.