{"podcast":{"title":"Mature Allure","slug":"mature-allure-6379397","podcast_index_feed_id":6379397,"rss_url":"https://feed.ausha.co/aKYMQfGk0K21","website_url":"https://www.matureallure.net/","image_url":"https://image.ausha.co/ta9yF2Bnzcp4EH06424mFmDyymc51YfcrjdcDHeH_1400x1400.jpeg?t=1724045123","author":"Sherri Oliver","episode_count":133,"summary":"At Mature Allure, we believe that age is not a limitation but a celebration of life's unique experiences and perspectives. Our goal is to inspire women over 40 to embrace the beauty, wisdom, and empowerment that comes with age. We share knowledge that encourages healthy aging and self-discovery. Our podcast and blog feature incredible individuals with diverse skills, experiences, stories, and viewpoints, all sharing their journeys and insights; encouraging women to look forward to aging, not fear it. People who listen to the Mature Allure podcast come for conversations, insight, and community. We inspire women to love themselves at every stage of life and break free from the constraints of ageism. A go-to source for the celebration of life's journey, we're here to help you tap into your \"Mature Allure.\" Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-09T18:17:12.006348+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mature-allure-6379397"},"episode":{"title":"Fasting After 50: Resetting Health, Hormones & Habits with Reggi Sweat","slug":"fasting-after-50-resetting-health-hormones-habits-with-reggi-sweat","published_at":"2026-01-20T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mature-allure-6379397/fasting-after-50-resetting-health-hormones-habits-with-reggi-sweat","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mature-allure-6379397","url":"https://podcast.ausha.co/mature-allure/fasting-after-50-resetting-health-hormones-habits-with-reggi-sweat","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/https://audio.ausha.co/NjvDpfJmr9VV.mp3?t=1768873776","summary":"Guest: Reggi Sweat Show Theme: Redefining fasting after 50 as a flexible, hormone-aware lifestyle tool that supports metabolic health, emotional well-being, and longevity—without extremes or deprivation. Episode Description: As the new year begins, many women are rethinking their health goals—but midlife bodies don’t respond the same way they once did. In this powerful and honest episode of Mature Allure , host Sherri O. welcomes back wellness expert Reggi Sweat for a deep dive into fasting and intermittent fasting for women over 50. Reggi shares her personal journey through perimenopause and menopause, explaining how fasting helped her navigate weight changes, insulin resistance, stress, and chronic hunger—while also acknowledging the mistakes she made along the way. Together, they unpack how hormones, stress, sleep, and food timing all intersect in midlife, and why gentle, personalized fasting approaches are far more effective than extreme diets. This conversation goes beyond weight loss, touching on emotional health, caregiving, spirituality, and the importance of honoring your body in this season of life. Key Takeaways from the Episode: Fasting after 50 must work with your hormones, not against them. Reggi explains why extreme fasting can backfire for women in menopause and why gentle fasting, proper meal timing, and adequate protein are essential for hormone balance and insulin sensitivity. What and when you eat matters more than restriction. From eating earlier in the day to breaking fasts with protein and whole foods, Reggi emphasizes circadian rhythm, real food, and electrolyte balance as foundations for sustainable health. Fasting supports more than weight—it supports longevity and clarity. Benefits discussed include improved digestion, reduced visceral fat, b…","meta_description":"Guest: Reggi Sweat Show Theme: Redefining fasting after 50 as a flexible, hormone-aware lifestyle tool that supports metabolic health, emotional well-bein…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2771,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mature-allure-6379397/episodes/fasting-after-50-resetting-health-hormones-habits-with-reggi-sweat/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mature-allure-6379397/fasting-after-50-resetting-health-hormones-habits-with-reggi-sweat.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}