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Welcome to Empower Your Menopause, the podcast where we bust myths, challenge outdated health advice, and empower women to thrive in midlife and beyond. It’s coaches James and Juli here, bringing you the real talk on what actually works for women over 40.

And today’s topic is close to our hearts (and muscles!): Movement for Mood – Why Exercise is More Than Just Physical.

Many women grow up believing that exercise was just about burning calories or getting a “bikini body.”

But the truth? There is a growing evidence base for the benefits of physical activity during the menopause life stage overall

There is now Review-level evidence now available  - that’s the highest level of evidence - that exercise can benefit women in the menopause transition when it comes to

✔ General health and well being
✔ Being protective for longer term conditions such as heart disease and osteoporosis
✔ And managing menopause symptoms including depression and anxiety

So we know that movement is one of the most powerful tools we have—not just for our bodies, but for our minds.

🎧 In this episode, we cover:

✔ How movement directly impacts brain chemistry, mood, and mental health
✔ Why traditional exercise advice fails midlife women (and what actually works)
✔ The best types of movement for stress relief, hormones, and longevity
✔ How to shift from punishment-based exercise to movement that feels good

If you’ve ever struggled with motivation to exercise, felt exhausted just thinking about workouts, or wondered why you don’t feel the same “high” from exercise anymore — this episode is for you!

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