101: Aging Powerfully: How to Thrive Through Perimenopause & Menopause with Lori Ebanietti

12/08/2025 32 min
101: Aging Powerfully: How to Thrive Through Perimenopause & Menopause with Lori Ebanietti

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Feeling exhausted, foggy, or unlike yourself in your 40s, 50s, or beyond? You’re not broken — your body is changing. But that doesn’t mean you have to slow down. In this episode, my guest Lori shares how she navigated spinal surgery, perimenopause, and menopause while getting stronger than ever, and how you can too.From teaching aerobics in the 80s to breaking personal lifting records at 58, Lori’s story proves that aging powerfully is possible at any stage. If you’re in midlife wondering, “Is this just how it’s going to be from now on?” — this is for you.👉 We’ll talk about:How strength training protects your health through menopauseThe truth about HRT (hormone replacement therapy) and what to know before startingWhy cardio isn’t the answer after 40 (and what works instead)Overcoming brain fog, hot flashes, and night sweatsHow to keep muscle, protect your bones, and feel confident again#MenopauseFitness #WomenOver50 #HormoneHealth #AgingPowerfully #MidlifeStrengthWe talk about:00:00 Introduction 01:54 Perimenopause and Health Challenges02:55 Spinal Surgery and Recovery09:09 Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy14:58 Advice for Women on Hormone Health17:24 Understanding the Impact of Perimenopause on Relationships18:11 The Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)19:22 The Importance of a Strong Health Foundation21:14 Effective Exercise Strategies for Women in Menopause22:47 Adapting Diet and Exercise Post-Menopause27:12 Monitoring Health Metrics and Visceral Fat31:00 Lori's Coaching Program and Final ThoughtsConnect with Lori Instagram: www.instagram.com/Become_strongher Website: www.BecomeStrongHER.com Use code LIZZIE20 for $20 off your first month of Become StrongHer: https://coach.everfit.io/package/XL813643 Connect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzieens_wellness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizzieenswellness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzieh_wellness Website: https://undietyou.com/

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