{"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":"Strong today, Independent at 80 with guest expert Hailey Babcock - #54","slug":"strong-today-independent-at-80-with-guest-expert-hailey-babcock-54","published_at":"2026-02-11T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-healthiest-healthy-with-samantha-harris-6907868/strong-today-independent-at-80-with-guest-expert-hailey-babcock-54","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/85b1fba6-9bad-4a1e-a40d-9b78817a8267.mp3","summary":"Strong today, Independent at 80 with guest expert Hailey Babcock Are you still trying to use your 20-year-old fitness routine to solve your 50-year-old body's challenges? In this episode, Samantha chats with fitness powerhouse Hailey Babcock , founder of Haley Happens Fitness , about why the \"cardio is king\" era we grew up in is officially over. If you’ve felt intimidated by the new \"heavy lifting\" trend or confused by the conflicting advice on social media, this conversation is the breath of fresh air you’ve been waiting for. Hailey breaks down why muscle is the ultimate currency for longevity and how to safely navigate the musculoskeletal shifts that happen when estrogen begins to leave the building. This isn't just about \"looking toned\" (though Hailey has some spicy truths about that marketing buzzword!). It’s about building a bulletproof body that can survive a trip off a curb, a heavy suitcase, or a health crisis. From the secret importance of grip strength to the \"dosage\" of recovery you didn't know you needed, Hailey provides a roadmap for women over 40 to feel strong, energized, and—most importantly—capable for the next forty+ years. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Recovery Mandate: Why you can no longer \"crush it\" in the gym on four hours of sleep and a stressful schedule. Lifting Heavy vs. Lifting for You: How to find your personal \"heavy\" without risking injury or feeling like you have to be a powerlifter. The \"Long and Lean\" Myth: The scientific truth about muscle growth and why \"toning\" is a misleading concept. The Mozart Method: Why strength is a skill that requires a foundation before you try to play the \"masterpieces\" of max-strength training. 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