Flipping 50 the Stronger Way

Menopause medicine has changed, and sticking to outdated rules about your hormones and workouts will only leave you depleted and frustrated.

Let’s reveal what the latest science actually says about bioidentical hormones, muscle preservation, and long-term vitality.

You'll discover why high-volume cardio is working against your body, how to treat muscle as your ultimate health savings account, and why advanced diagnostics can transform your health strategy.

Know how menopause medicine has changed so you can step into your strength and thrive in your second half!

My Guest:

Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor providing comprehensive health care, therapeutic and diagnostic services to patients worldwide. She combines her conventional medical training, data-driven science, cutting-edge diagnostic tools and a deep knowledge of natural healing to effectively identify and treat health concerns ranging from allergies to end stage cancer, and everything in between.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

[00:06:07] What is the current "state of the union" for menopause medicine, and why are conventional approaches still missing the mark?

[00:13:40] What is the truth behind the FDA lifting black box warnings on estrogen, and what does increased access mean for women?

[00:16:19] When a patient suffers from exhaustion, brain fog, and weight gain, what do you look at and address first?

[00:20:37] With your global travel for medicine, what criteria make a new, non-invasive diagnostic tool noteworthy for your practice?

[00:25:10] How do lab markers compare between midlife women who lift heavy weights and those who do not? Is resistance training something you formally prescribe to midlife patients as part of their treatment plan?

[00:30:25] After years of serving women, what recent insights or shifts have transformed how you practice?

[00:33:28] What is something you’ve changed your mind about regarding midlife women's health from your early career to today?

[00:35:08] Why do you host your annual summit, and what is the main takeaway you hope women gain from attending?

Connect with Dr. Sharon:

Join the Dr. Sharon’s The Future Of Meno(pause) Medicine Summit: Uncensored. Unconventional. Unapologetic on September 12–16, 2026 for FREE.

Instagram - @drsharonstills

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More Like This - What You Don’t Know About Hormone Testing (Wish I’d Knew This Sooner!)

Resources:

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Join the Dr. Sharon’s The Future Of Meno(pause) Medicine Summit: Uncensored. Unconventional. Unapologetic on September 12–16, 2026 for FREE.

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PMOS hormones and metabolism are connected in ways that can change how you understand your body in midlife.

PCOS has a new name—and it changes the conversation

In this episode, learn what to watch for and what changes during perimenopause. Some symptoms, metabolic changes, or health risks showing up in midlife have roots that go much further back than menopause.

If you’ve ever wondered how your past could still influence your health today, this conversation will change how you think about PMOS hormones and metabolism.

My Guest:

Dr. Anne Hussain is a Naturopathic Doctor, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, TEDx speaker, author of The Period Literacy Handbook, and co-creator of The Perimenopause Summit. Her passion to empower and support women with evidence-based care through every stage of their hormonal lives stems from her own PMOS and lack of reproductive health education growing up in Pakistan.

Anne runs a hybrid clinical practice in Ontario, Canada. She hosts Phase to Phase: The Hormone Health Show, trains clinicians, and collaborates with menstrual equity organizations. She believes that developing agency over your health is not only a personal act but also a powerful, political tool for shaping a healthier world.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

[00:05:50] PCOS to PMOS name change: Why and what does it mean?

[00:12:56] Why has PMOS often gone undiagnosed in the past, especially in women now in midlife?

[00:22:58] What is the specific diagnostic criteria for PMOS?

[00:26:00] How do doctors approach treatment for PMOS without just "playing whack-a-mole" with symptoms?

Connect with Dr. Anne:



Join Dr. Anne’s The Perimenopause Summit on Sept 21 to 24, 2026 FREE through this link: https://www.flippingfifty.com/theperimenopause



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The question asked wasn’t exactly how do I choose supplements but because it comes close to the question I wish someone would have asked and I think it is a valuable 3-step process, that’s the episode topic. One of our members asked a great question:

“If I'm eating three eggs every day, do I still need Fortetropin? And how do Fortetropin, Mitopure, creatine, and essential amino acids all fit together?”

There are several questions on how I choose supplements, wrapped into that one, so let's unpack them one at a time.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

[06:24–07:10] What problem are you actually trying to solve with supplements?

[14:59–19:47] Are three eggs a day the same as taking Fortetropin?

[19:47–29:41] When does Fortetropin make sense for women over 50?

[29:41–36:42] Do you need both Fortetropin and Mitopure?

[36:42–39:45] Where do essential amino acids fit when protein falls short?

[39:52–43:54] Does creatine really help women build muscle?

[48:36–51:56] How do you know which supplements are actually worth taking?

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Your mindset plays in staying young—and getting older doesn't mean you have to start thinking, moving, or living like you're “old.”

What if staying vibrant has less to do with chasing your younger self and more to do with staying curious, challenged, connected, and open to what's next?

Goodnight, JohnBoy. If you grew up with that statement, you’re going to love this episode.

Judy Norton, best known as Mary Ellen Walton from The Waltons, shares the mindset shifts, life experiences, and choices that have helped her keep growing through every chapter.

From overcoming fear to starting new things, pursuing dreams, and refusing to let age define what's possible, this conversation will make you rethink what it really means to age well.

Discover how much your mindset plays in staying young—and why it may be one of the most powerful parts of aging well.

My Guest:

Judy Norton is an actress, writer, director, producer, and lifelong athlete best known for her role as Mary Ellen Walton on the iconic television series The Waltons. Over a career spanning more than five decades, she has continually reinvented herself, building a successful career in film, television, theater, and music while remaining committed to lifelong learning and personal growth. Today, Judy continues to compete in horse shows, holds two world records in skydiving, and enjoys sharing how staying mentally resilient, physically active, and creatively engaged has helped her thrive through every stage of life.

In This Episode:

[00:03:06] What was it like growing up as a child actor on The Waltons

[00:05:40] How did you overcome the fear and pressure of being a child actor?

[00:12:19] What happened after The Waltons, and how did you redefine yourself?

[00:27:20] How does aging affect women in acting—and how have you navigated that?

[00:35:44] How important is community to aging well?

[00:40:57] What keeps you inspired and looking forward to life as you get older?

[00:42:55] What can you do when you're waiting for the “perfect” time to start something new?

Connect with Judy:

Instagram - @officialjudynorton

Youtube - Judy Norton

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This is Part 4 of the Resistance Training in Menopause series.Here are the other series you can listen to:

Part 1 - Strength Training After 50: Where Do I Even Start?

Part 2 - You're Already Lifting — So Why Isn't It Working?

Part 3 - The Perimenopause Rules Nobody Told You About Resistance Training

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Strength training after menopause isn’t about doing more—it’s about knowing what your changing body actually needs.

From training volume and recovery to protein and progression, the rules may need a midlife update.

The good news? You don’t need to live in the gym or train harder every day to build strength, muscle, and confidence.

Discover what really changes—and what doesn’t—with strength training after menopause.

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