{"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":"355 // Why Is My Belly Fat Getting Worse in Midlife? (Even When I’m Trying)","slug":"355-why-is-my-belly-fat-getting-worse-in-midlife-even-when-i-m-trying","published_at":"2026-07-14T11:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fit-and-fueled-by-faith-faith-wellness-for-women-40-1169736/355-why-is-my-belly-fat-getting-worse-in-midlife-even-when-i-m-trying","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fit-and-fueled-by-faith-faith-wellness-for-women-40-1169736","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/355-why-is-my-belly-fat-getting-worse-in-midlife-even-when-i-m-trying--72490178","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72490178/why_belly_fat_becomes.mp3","summary":"Why does belly fat seem harder to lose in midlife? If you’ve noticed weight shifting around your middle, you’re not alone. In this episode of Fit & Fueled by Faith, we’re talking about the hormonal, metabolic, and lifestyle factors that can contribute to stubborn belly fat during midlife. You’ll learn why this happens, what actually helps, and how to approach your health with wisdom instead of frustration. 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":"Why does belly fat seem harder to lose in midlife? If you’ve noticed weight shifting around your middle, you’re not alone. In this episode of Fit & Fu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":808,"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/355-why-is-my-belly-fat-getting-worse-in-midlife-even-when-i-m-trying/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-40-1169736/355-why-is-my-belly-fat-getting-worse-in-midlife-even-when-i-m-trying.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}