{"podcast":{"title":"Live & Well","slug":"live-well-7543874","podcast_index_feed_id":7543874,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/zpbnNc5P","website_url":"https://live-well.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/820742b7-0847-4208-acff-e6469781da1a/961658f3-6a62-4ea2-baa4-24b8d3e1ec79/3000x3000/rnd4v14.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"LA Times Studios","episode_count":38,"summary":"Live & Well is your weekly catch-up with author, mother, and influencer Melissa Magsaysay and her circle of experts and icons—diving deep into the latest wellness, longevity, beauty and fitness and issues surrounding women. Melissa will take listeners into a vibrant world where beauty, fashion, and wellness intersect with cultural moments and personal transformation. Each episode features conversations with leading + buzzy dermatologists, fitness innovators, beauty founders, and celebrities alike. Listeners can expect pro tips, product recs, juicy insider stories, and empowering perspectives that go beyond surface-level self-care—because looking good is great, but feeling good is everything.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-17T22:21:09.404278+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/live-well-7543874"},"episode":{"title":"Commit to Less, Show Up More: Joyful Movement & Fitness for Every Life Stage","slug":"commit-to-less-show-up-more-joyful-movement-fitness-for-every-life-stage","published_at":"2026-05-07T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/live-well-7543874/commit-to-less-show-up-more-joyful-movement-fitness-for-every-life-stage","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/live-well-7543874","url":"https://live-well.simplecast.com/episodes/commit-to-less-show-up-more-joyful-movement-fitness-for-every-life-stage-c7FvqBvp","audio_url":"https://tracking.swap.fm/track/l7UHKpkhi4bKJvef7xe6/pdrl.fm/5803da/injector.simplecastaudio.com/2f0e4e0f-f478-475c-9dea-7641ea4d2c84/episodes/2b98d4ce-101c-4bd9-bef9-98ebe86d9db6/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=2f0e4e0f-f478-475c-9dea-7641ea4d2c84&awEpisodeId=2b98d4ce-101c-4bd9-bef9-98ebe86d9db6&feed=zpbnNc5P","summary":"What if the secret to getting stronger wasn’t doing more—but doing less, consistently? In this episode of Live and Well, Melissa Magsaysay sits down with Sculpt Society founder Megan Roup to unpack a refreshing, sustainable approach to fitness that actually works. From her early struggles with body image and the pressures of the dance world to building a global fitness platform, Megan shares how she redefined movement as something joyful, inclusive, and empowering—not punishing. The conversation dives into why extreme workouts and “all-or-nothing” mindsets often backfire, and how shorter, well-programmed workouts can be more effective for long-term results. They also explore how fitness needs evolve across life stages—from your 20s to pregnancy, postpartum, and midlife—and why the industry is finally starting to acknowledge conversations around perimenopause, hormones, and women’s health. Megan breaks down common misconceptions around strength training, low-impact workouts, and the idea that you have to be drenched in sweat for a workout to “count.” If you’ve ever struggled to stay motivated, felt intimidated by fitness trends, or wondered how to create a routine that actually sticks—this episode is your permission slip to simplify.","meta_description":"What if the secret to getting stronger wasn’t doing more—but doing less, consistently? In this episode of Live and Well, Melissa Magsaysay sits down with…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2197,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/live-well-7543874/episodes/commit-to-less-show-up-more-joyful-movement-fitness-for-every-life-stage/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/live-well-7543874/commit-to-less-show-up-more-joyful-movement-fitness-for-every-life-stage.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}