# Insulin Sensitivity, Blood Sugar & Longevity After 40 With Dr. Anthony Balduzzi

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Podcast: [Fit Mother Project Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fit-mother-project-podcast-4477202)
Published: 2026-01-19T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.fitmotherproject.com/insulin-sensitivity-longevity-after-40-ep-182
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## Resource

In Episode 182 of the Fit Mother Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi continues the New Year longevity series with a deep dive into insulin sensitivity—one of the most overlooked drivers of weight gain, fatigue, inflammation, and hormonal disruption for women over 40. Dr. Anthony explains how insulin actually works in the body, why insulin resistance becomes more common during perimenopause and menopause, and how factors like poor sleep, chronic stress, under-recovery, and mistimed carbohydrates quietly undermine metabolic health. You’ll also learn how strength training, gentle fasting, gut-supportive carbohydrates, nervous system regulation, and strategic nutrition help women become more metabolically flexible—supporting stable energy, healthy body composition, and long-term vitality. Check out Part One of this series, " Build Muscle or Age Faster. " Rate & Review: If these solo episodes are helping you think differently about your health, we’d truly appreciate a quick rating or review. Even a short review makes a big difference. Join the Fit Mother Community: Listening is powerful—but applying this information alongside other committed men takes things to another level. If you’re ready to stop doing this alone, we’d love to have you with us. Next Week’s Episode: Next week, Dr. Anthony wraps up the series by pulling everything together—training, metabolism, recovery, and long-term health—into a clear framework you can follow throughout 2026 and beyond. If Part 1 changed how you think about muscle, and Part 2 reshaped how you view insulin and blood sugar, you won’t want to miss the final installment. Key Takeaways Insulin as a vital hormone—not the enemy Insulin resistance as a root cause of midlife weight gain Muscle tissue as a primary glucose sink Strength trai…

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