{"podcast":{"title":"40s Forward","slug":"40s-forward-7631177","podcast_index_feed_id":7631177,"rss_url":"https://rss.libsyn.com/shows/520778/destinations/4472573.xml","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/520778","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/1/7/c/e17cbcd58571b425d959afa2a1bf1c87/with_your_host_1400_x_1400_px.png","author":"Dr. Betsy Greenleaf","episode_count":26,"summary":"40s Forward Podcast Life after 40 isn't about slowing down—it's about leveling up 40s Forward is the podcast for high-achieving men and women who want more energy, sharper focus, stronger bodies, better sex, and longer healthspan. Hosted by Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, board-certified physician and founder of the International Pause Institute, each episode blends cutting-edge medical insight with real-world strategies for optimizing midlife performance. From hormones, metabolism, and longevity to biohacking, peptides, sexual wellness, and mindset, this show delivers science without hype for people who invest in their health the same way they invest in their success. This isn't anti-aging. It's forward living.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T02:21:06.504476+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/40s-forward-7631177"},"episode":{"title":"S1E4 Why Diet and Exercise Stop Working After 40 — And How to Reignite Your Metabolism","slug":"s1e4-why-diet-and-exercise-stop-working-after-40-and-how-to-reignite-your-metabolism","published_at":"2026-01-14T15:02:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/40s-forward-7631177/s1e4-why-diet-and-exercise-stop-working-after-40-and-how-to-reignite-your-metabolism","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/40s-forward-7631177","url":"https://72eafd7c-7b40-45ab-8e38-1b5a902bcba1.libsyn.com/s1e4-why-diet-and-exercise-stop-working-after-40-and-how-to-reignite-your-metabolism","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/72eafd7c-7b40-45ab-8e38-1b5a902bcba1/Episode_4_Full_Audio_FF.mp3?dest-id=4472573","summary":"If calorie counting, cardio, and \"doing more\" used to work—but don't anymore—this episode explains why . In this episode of the 40s Forward Podcast , Dr. Betsy Greenleaf breaks down the real biology of midlife metabolism and why traditional weight-loss advice fails after 40. Your metabolism isn't broken—it has changed. And fighting it only makes things worse. After 40, muscle loss, hormonal shifts, insulin resistance, elevated cortisol, poor sleep, and inflammation all change how your body processes food and stores fat. This episode explains what's actually happening—and how to reset your metabolism using science-backed strategies that work with midlife physiology , not against it. In This Episode, You'll Learn: • Why metabolism changes after 40 • The critical role of muscle in fat loss and energy • Why calories-in/calories-out fails in midlife • How stress and cortisol drive fat storage • The powerful connection between sleep and metabolism • The 5 biggest metabolic saboteurs after 40 • Why eating less and doing more cardio backfires The 40s Forward Metabolism Reset™ Dr. Greenleaf introduces a smarter approach to midlife metabolism that focuses on: • Protein-first nutrition • Muscle-building as medicine • Cortisol-aware exercise • Hormone optimization • Gut health and inflammation repair Memorable Takeaways: \"Your metabolism isn't broken—it has changed.\" \"Hormones decide what happens to calories, not math.\" \"Muscle is the metabolic engine.\" \"Midlife bodies don't need less—they need smarter.\" This episode is essential for anyone navigating weight gain, low energy, stubborn fat, or metabolic frustration after 40. Resources & Next Steps: • Learn more about hormone, metabolism, and vitality optimization at PauseInstitute.com • Explore pelvic and sexual wellness products a…","meta_description":"If calorie counting, cardio, and \"doing more\" used to work—but don't anymore—this episode explains why . In this episode of the 40s Forward Podcast , Dr.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1260,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/40s-forward-7631177/episodes/s1e4-why-diet-and-exercise-stop-working-after-40-and-how-to-reignite-your-metabolism/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/40s-forward-7631177/s1e4-why-diet-and-exercise-stop-working-after-40-and-how-to-reignite-your-metabolism.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}