{"podcast":{"title":"Functional Moms Podcast","slug":"functional-moms-podcast-6372285","podcast_index_feed_id":6372285,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/df9bd964/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.functionalmedicinecoachingmoms.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/37415329/37415329-1737837093504-34b8ed9d7624a.jpg","author":"Raquel B. Cartagena and Kristin Brucker","episode_count":112,"summary":"Are you aging well as a woman over 40? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by all things wellness -- losing weight, reducing stress, finding time to exercise, feeding yourself and your family healthy meals -- it goes on and on! Join us as we use lifestyle and functional medicine solutions, so we can age STRONG! Connect with your hosts Kristin Brucker and Raquel B. Cartagena on Instagram and YouTube @functionalmomspodcast *Always consult with a healthcare professional when making any healthy lifestyle changes. This podcast is for informational purposes only.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T22:19:54.009793+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285"},"episode":{"title":"88. Can’t Lose Weight After 40? Focus on These 5 Things with Adriana Mastronardi","slug":"88-can-t-lose-weight-after-40-focus-on-these-5-things-with-adriana-mastronardi","published_at":"2026-01-20T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285/88-can-t-lose-weight-after-40-focus-on-these-5-things-with-adriana-mastronardi","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/functionalmomspodcast/episodes/88--Cant-Lose-Weight-After-40--Focus-on-These-5-Things-with-Adriana-Mastronardi-e3dsrdo","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/df9bd964/podcast/play/114240376/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-19%2F416428135-44100-2-415f049768814.mp3","summary":"If you’re struggling to lose weight after 40 or 50, this episode breaks down the exact priorities midlife women need to focus on when nothing seems to work. Hormones, muscle loss, and stress change the rules—and this episode explains how to adapt. In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we talk with nutrition and fitness coach Adriana Mastronardi about sustainable weight loss strategies for women in their 40s and 50s. Perimenopause and menopause can make weight gain easier and fat loss harder, but focusing on the right habits—not restriction—can make a real difference. Adriana shares her “big rocks” approach, helping busy midlife women break free from fad diets and build strength, confidence, and consistency through smart nutrition and strength training. We learn: Why weight loss after 40 feels harder than before What to prioritize when dieting and exercise aren’t working How protein supports metabolism and muscle in midlife Why strength training is essential for fat loss after 40 How small, consistent habits create long-term results How to manage emotional cravings for sweets or alcohol Supplements that may support midlife health (collagen, creatine, vitamin D, magnesium) 🔗 Connect with Adriana Mastronardi: https://www.instagram.com/cup.of.dri/ https://www.cupofdri.com/ https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/acupofdri/ 🛒 Shop Functional Moms Podcast Supplement Store (25% OFF): https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms⁠ 🎧 FOLLOW Functional Moms Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Spotify ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/ #weight loss after 40 #weight loss after 50 #women over 40 weight loss #midlife weight loss #why weight loss stops after 40 #menopause weight gain #perimenopause weight loss #fat loss after 40 #strength…","meta_description":"If you’re struggling to lose weight after 40 or 50, this episode breaks down the exact priorities midlife women need to focus on when nothing seems to wor…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2263,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/functional-moms-podcast-6372285/episodes/88-can-t-lose-weight-after-40-focus-on-these-5-things-with-adriana-mastronardi/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285/88-can-t-lose-weight-after-40-focus-on-these-5-things-with-adriana-mastronardi.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}