{"podcast":{"title":"Fit & Fueled by Faith | Midlife Wellness","slug":"fit-and-fueled-by-faith-faith-wellness-for-women-40-1169736","podcast_index_feed_id":1169736,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/3461199/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://direct.me/staceyziegler","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ebfdea3a53638c2aba8cf2108c2908f5.jpg","author":"Stacey Ziegler","episode_count":354,"summary":"Fit & Fueled by Faith is a faith-based wellness podcast for midlife women navigating hormones, body changes, wellness, mindset, and spiritual growth after 40. 🕊️ If you’ve been feeling tired, overwhelmed, disconnected from your body, or simply in a season of becoming, you’re not alone. I’m Stacey Ziegler — daughter of the King, wife, mother of three, NASM-CPT, and Certified Holistic Health & Life Coach. Through honest conversations and practical encouragement, I help women care for their bodies, renew their minds, and strengthen their spirit in this season of midlife. Inside the Hello Hormones series, we talk about: • strength training & movement after 40 • hormones, energy & metabolism • anxiety, stress & mindset • healthy habits rooted in faith • Scripture-based encouragement for everyday life This is a space for real conversations, gentle wellness guidance, and Christ-centered encouragement to help you feel stronger in body, mind & spirit. ✨ New episodes every Tuesday 📍Instagram: @fitandfueledbyfaith This is 50.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T02:17:16.597864+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fit-and-fueled-by-faith-faith-wellness-for-women-40-1169736"},"episode":{"title":"346 // Why Belly Fat Increases in Midlife (Perimenopause Explained)","slug":"346-why-belly-fat-increases-in-midlife-perimenopause-explained","published_at":"2026-05-13T00:45:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fit-and-fueled-by-faith-faith-wellness-for-women-40-1169736/346-why-belly-fat-increases-in-midlife-perimenopause-explained","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fit-and-fueled-by-faith-faith-wellness-for-women-40-1169736","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/346-why-belly-fat-increases-in-midlife-perimenopause-explained--71720066","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71720066/midlife_belly.mp3","summary":"Have you noticed that weight in midlife seems to show up in one specific place… your belly? Even when your habits haven’t changed? You’re not imagining it and it’s not just about calories. In this episode of the Hello Hormones series on Fit & Fueled by Faith, we’re talking about why belly fat becomes more common during perimenopause and menopause and what your body is actually responding to. Hormone shifts, stress, and metabolism changes all play a role. This isn’t about willpower. It’s about understanding your body in this season. In this episode, we cover: • Why estrogen changes affect fat distribution • The role of cortisol and chronic stress • How insulin sensitivity shifts in midlife • Why belly fat is more than just appearance • What actually supports your body moving forward Your body isn’t working against you. It’s adapting. Fit & Fueled by Faith — where the female body meets faith. Download the Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits 📬 Sign-up for weekly newsletters and more: https://substack.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith 📸 Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith Fit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women over 40 who want to feel strong, energized, and rooted in faith. Hosted by Stacey Ziegler, NASM-CPT, Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach.","meta_description":"Have you noticed that weight in midlife seems to show up in one specific place… your belly? Even when your habits haven’t changed? You’re not imagining it…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":872,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fit-and-fueled-by-faith-faith-wellness-for-women-40-1169736/episodes/346-why-belly-fat-increases-in-midlife-perimenopause-explained/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fit-and-fueled-by-faith-faith-wellness-for-women-40-1169736/346-why-belly-fat-increases-in-midlife-perimenopause-explained.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}