The Body Pod
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
Female fitness expert, Hailey Happens Fitness and beauty practitioner, Laura, team up to bring women over 40 the most informative and entertaining look at health, fitness, beauty and wellness.
Episodes
- Menopause, IBS & Gut Health in Midlife Women: What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You with Dr. Mary Pardee
This episode of The Body Pod features Dr. Mary Pardee, who discusses menopause, IBS, and gut health in midlife women. She covers topics such as hormone therapy, bone density testing, and preventative medicine, explaining their relevance to…
- Who You Are Now: Midlife Reinvention & Movement as Medicine with Olympic Coach Randi Strong
Randi Strong, an Olympic choreographer, joins The Body Pod to discuss midlife reinvention and the role of movement as medicine. She shares her journey, emphasizing body confidence and physical longevity, and how she built a thriving busine…
- Why You Can't Sleep: The Science of Insomnia, Hormones, and How to Fix Your Sleep for Good with Dr. Aric Prather
In this episode, Dr. Aric Prather discusses insomnia, hormonal factors affecting sleep, and effective strategies for improving sleep. He covers sleep stages, wearable sleep tracking, and the benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Ins…
- Midlife Awakening & Soul Work: Breaking Patterns, Healing Trauma, and Finding Your True Self with Vanessa Bennett
This episode of The Body Pod features Vanessa Bennett, who discusses depth psychology, healing trauma, and midlife awakening. She explains how depth psychology differs from conventional therapy by exploring the unconscious mind, archetypes…
- Dr. Kelly Casperson on HRT Myths, Hormones, and Why Exercise Beats Everything
Dr. Kelly Casperson joins host Hailey Babcock to discuss perimenopause, post-menopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). She addresses myths surrounding HRT, explains different hormone applications, and emphasizes the importance of e…
- Midlife Style Reset: Body Shape Dressing & Affordable Fashion for Women Over 40 with Angela Howenstein
This episode of The Body Pod features an interview with wardrobe specialist Angela Howenstein. The discussion focuses on midlife style, capsule wardrobes, dressing for various body shapes, and building a functional wardrobe for women over…
- Women’s Performance Psychology: Better Sleep, Stronger Mindset, Unshakeable Confidence with Dr. Raymond Prior
In this episode, Dr. Raymond Prior discusses women’s performance psychology, covering topics such as mindset, confidence, and anxiety. He also delves into sleep science for women, addressing the impact of perimenopause and menopause on sle…
- Building Muscle in Midlife: Hypertrophy Training, Bone Density, and Fat Loss for Women with Holly Baxter
Holly Baxter shares evidence-based strategies for fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition for women, especially those in perimenopause and menopause. She discusses protein intake, resistance training, and supplements for midlife…
- Menopause, Weight Loss & HRT plus Fat Loss, GLP-1s and Muscle Over 40 with Dr. Bill Campbell
This episode of The Body Pod features Dr. Bill Campbell discussing menopause, weight loss, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). He covers topics such as GLP-1 medications, sprint interval training, and maintaining muscle mass after 40.
- Career Reinvention, Personal Growth & Purpose-Driven Success with Terri Trespicio
This episode features Terri Trespicio, who discusses career reinvention, personal growth, and purpose-driven success. She shares insights from her TEDx talk "Unfollow Your Passion" and explores themes of midlife transformation and redefini…
- Programming for Real Life Bodies | Strength, Cardio, Fat Loss & Longevity Dr. Andy Galpin
Dr. Andy Galpin joins The Body Pod to discuss intelligent training programming for real life bodies, focusing on midlife fitness, fat loss, and long-term health. He explains how to balance strength and cardio, plan workouts across differen…
- Strong From the Ground Up: Foot Health, Strength, Balance & Longevity for Midlife Women with Dr. Courtney Conley
This episode of The Body Pod features Dr. Courtney Conley, who discusses the importance of foot health for midlife women. She explains how foot strength impacts balance, mobility, and overall longevity, and offers practical strategies for…
- Beyond Booze and Into a Better Life: Sarah Rusbatch on Reinventing Midlife for Women Over 40
Sarah Rusbatch shares her journey of reexamining drinking and transforming her life. She discusses the impact of alcohol on midlife women and offers insights into sober curiosity and alcohol-free living.
- The Fertility Formula: How to Boost Fertility, Balance Hormones & Understand Your Body with Dr. Natalie Crawford
In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford, a fertility specialist, discusses reproductive health and factors influencing fertility. She covers strategies for improving hormonal health and preparing for pregnancy, including lifestyle choices an…
- Women’s Joint Health, Hormones, and Strength Training for Longevity with Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein explains how women can protect and strengthen joint health through all life stages. The episode discusses the connection between estrogen, inflammation, bone density, muscle mass, and recovery, espe…
- Smarter Fitness, Longevity, and Stress Management for Women Over 40 with Joel Jamieson
This episode features Joel Jamieson discussing smarter fitness, longevity, and stress management for women over 40. Topics include science-backed training methods like improving VO₂ max and HRV, managing hormonal changes, and balancing str…
- Obesity, Hormones & GLP-1s: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Women’s Health
This episode of The Body Pod features Dr. Spencer Nadolsky discussing GLP-1 medications, including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, and their implications for women's health, hormones, and weight loss. The conversation covers the science beh…
- Fixing Rehab: Smarter Healing, Pain Relief & Strength Training with Dr. Tom Walters
In this episode, Dr. Tom Walters explains why traditional physical therapy models often fail. He discusses how to improve healing, manage pain, and build resilience through strength training, covering topics like tendinopathy, mobility, an…
- Strong to the Core: Bone Health, Menopause & Midlife Strength with Dr. Kristi DeSapri
This episode of The Body Pod features Dr. Kristi DeSapri, who specializes in women's bone health during perimenopause and menopause. The discussion covers osteoporosis prevention, the impact of hormones, DEXA scans, and practical strategie…
- Hard to Kill: Dr. Jaime Seeman on Women's Strength, Hormone Health, and Midlife Fitness
In this episode, Dr. Jaime Seeman discusses women's strength, hormone health, and midlife fitness. She shares her personal journey and introduces her "Five Pillars of Being Hard to Kill," covering nutrition, exercise, sleep, resilience, an…
- Strength Beyond the Scale: Women’s Physique Coaching, Hormones, Metabolic Health & Stress with Brandon DaCruz
In this episode, Brandon DaCruz discusses women's physique coaching, focusing on hormones, metabolic health, and stress. He explains how training, nutrition, and recovery are vital for sustainable fat loss and muscle growth.
- RE-RUN - Breast Cancer Prevention & Lifestyle Medicine – Expert Insights from Oncologist Dr. Amy Comander
This episode of The Body Pod features oncologist Dr. Amy Comander, who discusses the connection between lifestyle medicine and breast cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship. Dr. Comander shares insights on how nutrition, exercise,…
- Pain-Free Training for Longevity and Strength with Dr. John Rusin
Dr. John Rusin discusses pain-free training for longevity and strength. He shares his six pillars of physical fitness: prehab, mobility, power, strength, hypertrophy, cardio, and athleticism, which form a foundation for sustainable and pai…
- Stronger Bones After 40: Dr. Lisa Moore on Osteoporosis, Bone Health & Midlife Fitness
Dr. Lisa Moore, a physical therapist and founder of Brick House Bones, shares strategies for bone health and midlife fitness. The episode covers osteoporosis, bone strengthening techniques, and the 4x4 strength training method for women ov…
- The Truth About Menopause and Hormones for Women Over 40 with Dr. Louise Newson
In this episode, Dr. Louise Newson joins The Body Pod to discuss menopause and hormones for women over 40. Topics include debunking menopause myths, explaining hormone therapy (HRT), and redefining healthy aging for women.
- RE-RUN - Nutrition Strategies for Fat Loss in Menopausal Women with Mikki Williden, PhD
This episode of The Body Pod features Dr. Mikki Williden discussing nutrition strategies for fat loss in peri- and postmenopausal women. Topics include optimal meal timing, macronutrient balance, protein needs, and the impact of hormonal s…
- RE-RUN - Ozempic Weight Loss Debate with Obesity Specialist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen – Side Effects, Risks & Benefits
This episode features Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen discussing Ozempic for weight loss. She explains how the drug works, its side effects, risks, and benefits.
- RE-RUN - Flexible Dieting with Alan Aragon - The Ultimate Guide to Nutrition for Women
This episode features Alan Aragon discussing flexible dieting for women. He covers how this approach can help women maintain a balanced relationship with food, improve body composition, and promote overall health without restrictive eating.
- RE-RUN - Vaginal Health, Sexual Pleasure, and Wellness Beyond Your 40s with Dr. Kelly Casperson
This episode features Dr. Kelly Casperson, a female urologist, discussing vaginal health and sexual pleasure in midlife and beyond. She offers insights into how women’s bodies change and how to maintain intimacy and pleasure throughout lif…
- RE-RUN - Understanding Insulin Resistance: Expert Insights with Dr. Stacy Sims
This episode features a conversation with Dr. Stacy Sims about insulin resistance. She discusses its impact on health, connections to other conditions, and management strategies.
- RE-RUN - The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause with Dr. Vonda Wright - Longevity & Strength Tips
This episode features Dr. Vonda Wright, an expert in musculoskeletal health. She discusses the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause, the dangers of frailty, and strategies to maintain musculoskeletal strength and enhance longevity during…
- RE-RUN - Menopause Q & A with Dr. Jessica Shepherd: Expert Advice on Symptoms, Treatments & Wellness
This episode features Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a women's health expert, answering common questions about menopause. Topics covered include symptoms, treatments, and managing physical and emotional changes associated with menopause.
- Leveling Up Menopause: Brooke Burke on Thriving in Midlife, Wellness & Aging Gracefully
In this episode, Brooke Burke joins The Body Pod to discuss navigating menopause, perimenopause, hormonal changes, and aging. She shares empowering tools for healthy aging, fitness during menopause, and mindset shifts.
- Pelvic Floor Therapy for Everyone: Debra Goldman on Healing, Strength & Support
This episode features Debra Goldman, a pelvic floor physical therapist, who discusses the benefits of pelvic floor therapy. She covers various applications, addresses common myths, and explains why pelvic health is important for all ages a…
- Midlife Brain Fog, Focus & Female Power with Dr. Therese Huston
This episode of The Body Pod features Dr. Therese Huston discussing midlife brain fog, focus, and female power. Topics include cognitive flexibility, brain usage, and strategies for midlife clarity.
- Michelle Money Weir on Reinvention & Life After The Bachelor
Michelle Money Weir, known from The Bachelor, shares her story of reinvention. She discusses her journey from reality TV to launching a golf apparel brand, and speaks about healing, entrepreneurship, and embracing strength in her 40s.
- Rethinking Nighttime Nutrition: Dr. Mike Ormsbee on Sleep, Metabolism & Fat Loss
Dr. Mike Ormsbee joins Hailey to discuss nighttime nutrition, sleep, metabolism, and fat loss. They explore the science of pre-sleep fueling and its impact on recovery and weight loss for active women.
- From Frustrated to Free: How Karen Lost 15 Pounds and Reclaimed Her Health After 40
Karen discusses her journey of losing 15 pounds and reclaiming her health after 40. She shares how she overcame challenges with practical nutrition strategies and a mindset shift.
- Fitness Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Menopause, Metabolism & Training Science with Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan
Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan joins The Body Pod to discuss women's fitness, menopause, and metabolism. The episode covers science-backed approaches to training, nutrition, and supplements for women in midlife, including creatine use and optimizing…
- Zone 2 Training, Rep Ranges, & Time-Restricted Eating for Women with Dr. Stacy Sims
This episode of The Body Pod features Dr. Stacy Sims discussing Zone 2 training, optimal rep ranges for women's strength training, and time-restricted eating. The conversation also covers HIIT/SIT workouts and the differences between inter…
- Women & Alcohol: The Real Health Impact with Dr. Kimberly Mallett (Part 2)
In this episode, Dr. Kimberly Mallett discusses the real impact of alcohol on women’s health, both mentally and physically. The conversation covers how alcohol uniquely affects women’s bodies, emotional well-being, and relationships.
- The Truth About Women and Alcohol: Understanding the Real Impact with Dr. Kimberly Mallett
This episode features clinical psychologist Dr. Kimberly Mallett, who discusses the effects of alcohol on women, including emotional and physical impacts. She also covers the unique challenges women face with alcohol consumption.
- Breaking Through Perimenopause: Reclaiming Strength, Confidence, and Health After 50 with Tammy Temple
In this episode, Tammy Temple shares her experience navigating perimenopause, weight gain, and stalled progress. She discusses how changes in training and nutrition, combined with expert guidance, helped her achieve results.
- Mastering Menopause & Strength Training: Expert Insights with Selene Yeager
This episode of The Body Pod features Selene Yeager discussing menopause and strength training. Topics include women's health, hormonal changes, nutrition, and fitness strategies for menopause.
- Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced? How to Assess Your Strength Training Level with Dr. Tony Boutagy
This episode of The Body Pod features Dr. Tony Boutagy, who explains how to assess your strength training level. He covers what defines a beginner, intermediate, or advanced athlete and offers strategies for each stage of training.
- Men, Women, Sleep, GLP-1 Agonists, and More with Kristen Holmes – PART TWO
This episode of The Body Pod features Kristen Holmes discussing GLP-1 Agonists, circadian rhythm, and hot and cold exposure. The conversation covers how these factors affect sleep, recovery, and overall performance, with a focus on gender-…
- Surprising Differences in Research Between Men and Women with Kristen Holmes
This episode of The Body Pod features Kristen Holmes, who discusses gender-specific differences in research related to sleep, recovery, performance, and alcohol. The conversation focuses on how these factors uniquely affect women, especial…
- Revolutionizing Women’s Health: Dr. Amy Divaraniya on Fertility, Perimenopause, and the Power of Oova
Dr. Amy Divaraniya, founder and CEO of Oova, joins The Body Pod to discuss her company's work in women's health. She shares Oova's approach to fertility and perimenopause care through at-home hormone testing.
- Should We Be Taking Estrogen, Progesterone, AND Testosterone with Dr. Heather Hirsch
Dr. Heather Hirsch discusses the role of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in women's health. She explains hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its impact on menopause symptoms, emphasizing personalized care and informed decision-m…
- VO2 Max, Testosterone, Bone Health, Power, and Max Strength with the New HHF Programs
This episode of The Body Pod features Hailey discussing VO2 max, testosterone, bone health, power, and max strength. She also introduces new Hailey Happens Fitness (HHF) programs.