Midlife Mojo: Fitness over 50 for Flourishing in Menopause
Are you a woman in your fifties struggling with unwanted weight gain? Feeling exhausted from lack of sleep, low energy, and chronic stress? Questioning your confidence or battling negative body image as your appearance changes during midlife?
If you're feeling like your mojo has gone missing, the Midlife Mojo podcast, hosted by Lisa DuPree, is here to help you reignite your spark and embrace this phase of life. Join Lisa as she dives into evidence-based strategies for managing menopausal symptoms, boosting confidence, and learning to love and appreciate your body at every stage.
From interval training and strength workouts to mindful eating and hormone-balancing nutrition, we'll explore practical fitness and weight loss tips to help you feel your best. You'll also discover effective stress management techniques and self-care routines to optimize your physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. Get ready to reclaim your midlife mojo, rock your fitness goals, and flourish in your fifties!
Episodes
53 episodes
Fit Model Over 50: 9 Weeks Out, Posing Practice & the Power of Vulnerability [Ep 53]
This week on Midlife Mojo, Lisa gets real about what it means to show up body, mind, nerves and all, as she prepares for her very first Fit Model competition at 50+. With just 9 weeks to go, she opens up about stepping onto a public...
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Episode 53
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8:35
Push Past Your Limits: Big Goals After 50 Matter More Than Ever [Ep 52]
Host Lisa DuPree opens up about her experience training for her first Fit Model bodybuilding competition at age 59. It’s a bold goal that is pushing her to grow in unexpected ways. She reflects on the discomfort, discipline, and mindset shifts ...
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Episode 52
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15:00
Fit Model Over 50: 10 Weeks Out and Training for My First Bodybuilding Competition at 59 [Ep 51]
Lisa is doing something she never imagined and training for her first bodybuilding competition in the new Fit Model division! In this episode, she’s sharing the mindset shifts, personal challenges, and deeper motivations behind her decision. Th...
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Episode 51
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8:30
Stepping Beyond Your Comfort Zone & What's Next for Midlife Mojo [Ep 50]
Lisa Dupree celebrates the 50th episode and three-year anniversary of Midlife Mojo! She shares a heartfelt thank-you to listeners and reflects on major life changes, including leaving a 17-year career, moving to a new state, launching ...
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Episode 50
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8:30
Hot or Just Me? Candid Midlife & Menopause Talk with Carin Luna-Ostaseski [Ep 49]
Menopause is often shrouded in confusion and silence. In this episode, host Lisa DuPree sits down with Carin Luna-Ostaseski, founder of Hot or Just Me?, to discuss the realities of perimenopause and menopause, the symptoms women experience, and...
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Episode 49
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30:56
From Frustrated to Fit: What Works to Lose Weight, Get Lean for Women Over 50 [Ep 48]
Feeling like you've tried everything, but the weight just won’t budge after 50? You’re not imagining it. What worked in your 30s and 40s just doesn’t cut it anymore—but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck. In this episode, Lisa DuPree ta...
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Episode 48
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12:23
Why Your Most Important Relationship Is With Yourself This Valentine’s Day [Ep 47]
Valentine’s Day usually focuses on romantic love, but what about self-love? In this episode, Lisa shifts the conversation inward, exploring the most important relationship of all - the one you have with yourself as she unpacks how self-love fue...
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Episode 47
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25:03
4 Science-Backed Habits to Balance Hormones Naturally After 50 [Ep 46]
Are you tired of feeling fatigued, struggling with sleep, or battling changes in weight that feel out of your control? In this episode, Lisa DuPree dives into the essentials of hormonal health for women in midlife. Backed by years of experience...
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Episode 46
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20:11
Fat Loss Solutions for Women Over 50: 6 Simple Lifestyle Changes That Deliver Big Results—No Cardio Required [Ep 45]
In this episode, Lisa dives into the science of fat loss for women over 50, debunking myths about cardio and highlighting six lifestyle changes that can help you achieve sustainable results. From prioritizing protein to improving sleep quality,...
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Episode 45
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17:57
Habit Stacking & Temptation Bundling: Your Secret Weapons for 2025 Goals [Ep 44]
In this episode, Lisa dives into how rethinking traditional New Year’s resolutions and embracing your natural tendencies can unlock your most successful year yet. With decades of experience behind you, your mature brain is more adaptable than y...
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Episode 44
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12:32
Year in Review: Conducting a Personal Health and Fitness Audit for an Empowered New Year [Ep 43]
This episode guides you through a powerful process of conducting a personal health and fitness audit for the past year. Host Lisa DuPree walks you through actionable steps to uncover insights from the past year, celebrate wins, and plan for suc...
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Episode 43
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12:52
Exercising for Energy and Confidence: How Fitness Transforms Your Midlife [Ep 42]
Explore how exercise can be a powerful tool for boosting energy and confidence during midlife. Lisa shares why movement is one of the most effective ways to combat fatigue, sharpen mental clarity, and enhance mood. She also discusses the connec...
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Episode 42
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12:29
5 Tips For Women Over 50 To Fit Exercise Into A Busy Schedule [Ep 41]
In this episode, you'll get five practical strategies to help you maintain a consistent workout routine, even when life gets busy. With the holiday season approaching, it’s all too easy to let fitness slip through the cracks. Whether you're bal...
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Episode 41
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16:58
The Best Exercise Routine for Fat Loss and Lean Muscle in Menopause [Ep 40]
In this episode, host Lisa DuPree breaks down the most effective exercise strategy for women over 50 looking to burn fat and build lean muscle, especially through menopause. Drawing from her own experience, Lisa explains why traditional workout...
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Episode 40
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11:29
Why Strength Training is Essential for Women Over 50 [Ep 39]
In this episode, you'll discover why strength training is an essential part of a fitness routine for women over 50. You’ll learn how it can help you maintain muscle mass, improve metabolism, and boost your overall independence. With strength tr...
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Episode 39
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9:54
Break Free from the ‘Too Late’ Mindset: Midlife Fitness and Vitality after Menopause [Ep 38]
In this empowering episode, host Lisa DuPree breaks down the myth that it’s “too late” to prioritize fitness and wellness after menopause. Lisa shares personal stories and actionable tips to help women in midlife break free from this mindset. W...
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Episode 38
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15:43
Transforming Your Career after 50 with Career Coach Agnes Trinh Mackintosh [Ep 37]
In this special episode of Midlife Mojo, host Lisa DuPree welcomes career coach Agnes Trinh Mackintosh, a certified professional coach and founder of Career Rescripted to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of navigating career chan...
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Episode 37
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41:48
Consistency Over Intensity: Practical Tips for Building Your Ideal Midlife Routine over 50 [Ep 36]
Is your daily or weekly routine working against you instead of for you? This episode of Midlife Mojo provides practical tips for creating a balanced, sustainable routine that aligns with your current goals and circumstances. Lisa emphasiz...
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Episode 36
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23:21
Navigating Midlife Transitions: Finding Purpose and Balance [Ep 35]
Ready to embrace a new chapter in your life but unsure how to make it happen? This episode offers the guidance you need to move forward with purpose! Lisa dives deep into the challenges and opportunities that midlife transitions present. Reflec...
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Episode 35
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18:19
Why Calorie Counting is Overrated for Midlife Women Over 50 [Ep 34]
In this episode of Midlife Mojo, host Lisa DuPree discusses the pitfalls of calorie counting for women over 50. She explores three main issues: its potential to trigger negative emotions due to past restrictive diets, the difficulty of accurate...
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Episode 34
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17:08
Why Women Over 50 Should Focus on Menopause Fat Loss Instead of Weight Loss [Ep 33]
In this episode of Midlife Mojo, you’ll learn why women over 50 are better served by focusing on fat loss rather than just weight loss. Lisa highlights the importance of targeting adipose tissue, which preserves muscle mass and bone density, es...
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Episode 33
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13:17
Why Working with a Coach Can Revolutionize Your Midlife Fitness and Well-being [Ep 32]
Have you ever wondered how much of a difference working with a coach could make in your health and fitness journey? In today’s episode, we explore why having a coach can be a game changer. Join host Lisa DuPree as she shares her personal experi...
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Episode 32
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19:25
Empowering Women Over 50 to Look and Feel Amazing - Midlife Mojo Podcast Gets Fresh New Look [Ep 31]
The Midlife Mojo podcast has reached a big milestone - turning 2 years old! In this short bonus episode, host Lisa DuPree announces exciting changes coming to the show, including a revamped description and new cover art.The...
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Episode 31
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2:39
Overcoming Setbacks and Maintaining Fitness Motivation for Midlife Women Over Fifty [Ep 30]
Pursuing health and fitness goals can be incredibly challenging, especially for women over fifty. Injury, illness, work stress, and family responsibilities can derail progress and shake your confidence, leading to self-doubt and the temptation ...
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Episode 30
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14:50
From Fizzling Out to Fired Up: How to Maintain Motivation for the Long Haul [Ep 29]
Starting to work toward a big goal is exciting, but sustaining effort is tough. Motivation fades, obstacles arise. How can you stay on track over the long haul? In this episode, Lisa talks about her recent experience with this, offering k...
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Episode 29
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22:14