{"podcast":{"title":"Your Healthiest Healthy with Samantha Harris","slug":"your-healthiest-healthy-with-samantha-harris-6907868","podcast_index_feed_id":6907868,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/your-healthiest-healthy/","website_url":"https://membership.yourhealthiesthealthy.com/samanthaharristv","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/5345ada7-5d07-4d19-bb5f-67f37288f329/htHz3kfKOhH5kdvUWo3j-gU8.jpg","author":"Samantha Harris","episode_count":69,"summary":"Get ready to finally truly level up your health in ways you may not have realized you could! Hi! It's Samantha Harris...WELCOME to my podcast! From Emmy Award-winning TV journalist (Dancing with the Stars, Entertainment Tonight) to breast cancer thriver, #1 bestselling wellness author, and Certified Health Coach -- I'm here to guide you to be your healthiest yet! Blindsided by breast cancer at age 40 ignited something so powerful that it compelled me to search for the answers we all need to successfully mitigate risk of chronic disease, and live more vibrantly and healthier than ever! Then at age 50, BAM! Knocked down again by a breast cancer recurrence. That's when I realized that trying to be \"100% toxin-free\" 100% of the time, fails. Every. Time. The overwhelm, fear and worry were just too much. I realized that focusing on what I could do to reduce my toxic burden down to as close to 10% as possible lead to success. It allows me the wiggle room to live fully, not fearfully. And now you can, too! I'm fiercely dedicated to giving you the tools needed -- with alternating episodes of solo, science-backed coaching sessions and renowned, in-demand guest wellness and medical expert in…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T16:18:57.216489+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-healthiest-healthy-with-samantha-harris-6907868"},"episode":{"title":"Quit Cardio, Lift Heavy: Banish Menopause Belly with guest expert Dr. Stacy Sims - #51","slug":"quit-cardio-lift-heavy-banish-menopause-belly-with-guest-expert-dr-stacy-sims-51","published_at":"2026-01-17T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-healthiest-healthy-with-samantha-harris-6907868/quit-cardio-lift-heavy-banish-menopause-belly-with-guest-expert-dr-stacy-sims-51","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-healthiest-healthy-with-samantha-harris-6907868","url":"https://membership.yourhealthiesthealthy.com/samanthaharristv","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2802014c-5e49-4bb9-a387-9a9b4b25b825.mp3","summary":"Quit Cardio, Lift Heavy: Banish Menopause Belly with guest expert Dr. Stacy Sims Women can thrive through perimenopause and menopause, and it starts with strength! Hormonal shifts, declining estrogen, and midlife changes can feel overwhelming. Loss of muscle, bone density, and energy may seem inevitable—but it isn’t. With the right exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies, women can build strength, protect their health, and thrive for decades. This episode is packed with evidence-based insights from Dr. Stacy Sims that will reshape how you think about training, eating, and aging. In this episode, you will learn: Why estrogen—not testosterone—is the key hormone for women’s strength, bone health, and brain function. How exercise acts like a natural “replacement signal” for declining estrogen. The truth about strength training: low reps, heavy weights, and power work build lean muscle, bone, and balance without “bulking.” How to start safely: bodyweight → bands → dumbbells/kettlebells → heavier loads. Key training principles: progression, periodization, and sustainable weekly patterns for real life. The most effective cardio for midlife women: sprint interval training (SIT) and HIIT. Injury-smart modifications to protect joints while still getting strong. Nutrition essentials: protein intake, meal timing, fiber, and carbs for hormones, metabolism, and gut health. Why sleep is non-negotiable for fat loss, strength, and hormone balance. Tiny lifestyle adjustments that make a big difference: early meals, proper rest, and simple movement hacks. … and so much more that will reshape the way you think about strength, nutrition, and thriving through midlife. 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