STRONGER FOR LIFE PODCAST

Part 1 of The Midlife Muscle Code breaks down why your body feels different in midlife and why it’s not a lack of effort, but a shift in the rules. We unpack the real role of muscle in metabolism, fat loss, bone health...

In this episode, I break down why deload weeks are not weakness, but strategy. We cover: What a deload actually is Why leaders resist slowing down How menopause changes recovery The physiology of muscle repair and...

You’ve been told to eat more protein but no one explained how to build the rest of your plate in menopause. In this episode, I break down The Power Plate Blueprint : a simple, hormone-supportive way to eat for steadier...

This is an updated version of the very first episode of Stronger For Life: Muscle, Mindset & Menopause . Since recording it, Heather’s work has evolved - now coaching high-achieving women in leadership roles who are...

In this episode Heather Pistor breaks down the real physiological reasons why training, energy, and motivation can feel more difficult at this time of year. You’ll learn how declining oestrogen affects stress tolerance...

A practical, no-BS guide to staying sane, strong and in control this Christmas. Movement, food, boundaries, alcohol, stress and everything midlife women need to survive the silly season without burning out.

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most misunderstood parts of midlife: insulin . Is it the only reason your energy, cravings or belly fat might feel different? No. But it is a huge piece of the puzzle and...

The clocks have gone back, the evenings are darker, and your motivation’s taken a hit, sound familiar? In this cosy, honest chat, Heather unpacks what’s really behind those energy dips in menopause and shares the small...

You think it’s just a glass of wine… but what’s it really doing inside your body during menopause? In this episode, I break down how alcohol affects your fat loss, hormones, sleep, cravings, muscle growth, and more. No...

Feeling stuck, flat, and completely unmotivated? In this episode, Heather Pistor breaks down exactly why so many high-achieving women in midlife suddenly lose their drive and why it’s not your fault. From hormonal...

Menopause bloating is frustrating, uncomfortable and often misunderstood. In this episode, Heather breaks down what's really causing that swollen, sluggish feeling (hint: it's not just what you’re eating). We’ll unpack...

Why are you gaining weight while eating less? In this episode, Heather unpacks the truth about why under-eating can backfire, and how eating more might be the key to fat loss, energy, and hormone health. Learn how to...

Your hormones impact your energy, cravings, and training more than you think! In this episode of Stronger For Life: Muscle, Mindset & Menopause , we break down each phase of your cycle—including how perimenopause and...

Frustrated with high cholesterol despite making positive changes? In this episode, I break down what cholesterol really means in menopause, why your numbers might not be the full story, and how strength training, muscle...

Are you fixated on burning calories to lose belly fat? Wondering if strength training will help shift that stubborn midsection? In this episode of Muscle, Mindset & Menopause , I break down the myths about calorie burn...