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Two years ago, Suomo was eating one meal a day, getting about 30 grams of protein, and thought the gym was the most boring place on earth. Since she was a kid, she’d been told she was “too much” and should keep herself small. So she did: she controlled her food, and she was afraid lifting weights would make her bulky. In this conversation, Rachel sits down with Suomo, MindStrong’s Director of Administration and her partner, as Suomo tells this story publicly for the first time. Nobody pushed her into the gym. She went at her own pace, one small step at a time, until she was lifting her own carry-on into the overhead bin and catching her muscles in the mirror. You’ll hear: How being told she was “too much” turned into years of shrinking herselfWhy she started with workouts before changing her foodWhat happened to the fear of getting bulky once she started liftingHow to handle it when your clothes stop fitting because you’re building muscleWhat it feels like to take up space and be strong Book your Free Strategy Session here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

Ever wondered how MindStrong began and the experiences that shaped me as a coach and entrepreneur? In this candid conversation with Leila, I share my personal journey, the challenges of building a business, and the mindset shifts that continue to guide my life and work. Book your Free Strategy Session here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

You spend your days taking care of everyone else, but when was the last time you made yourself a priority? This episode is about creating space for yourself, protecting your energy, and letting go of the pressure to do it all. Book your Free Strategy Session here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

Are you constantly guessing how much you should be eating, how much protein you need, or whether you’re doing your macros “right”? 🎙️ This episode takes the guesswork out of where to begin and explains how to build your nutrition step by step. Book your Free Strategy Session here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

So, what can you actually DO about chronic stress? In Part 3, let's get into the “how,” sharing five simple pillars—from fueling your body and balancing blood sugar to prioritizing sleep, building muscle, and calming your nervous system. Book your Free Strategy Session here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

You don’t need to get rid of cortisol, you need your body to regulate it properly. In Part 2, I will explain the four key jobs cortisol performs and reveals how under-eating, over-exercising, and not recovering enough can push your body into chronic stress. Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

We’re kicking off Stress Week with the WHY behind stress in menopause. I will explain what happens to estrogen and cortisol as we age, why chronic stress can affect everything from sleep to visceral fat, and why there’s nothing “wrong” with you when your body starts responding differently. Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

Your metabolism needs more than appetite suppression. In Part 3, discover the four pillars of metabolic health: proper fueling, balanced nutrition, strength training, and recovery. Book your Free Strategy Session here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

What happens when a medication makes you feel full longer, but doesn’t address the health of your metabolism? In Part 2, I will break down GLP-1 medications, their role in appetite suppression, and the important metabolic factors they don’t address. If you're loving the podcast, leaving a review is the #1 way to help other women find it! You can do so by clicking the starts on the page where you're currently listening and (brownie points ;)) typing a few words about what you love. Thank you in advance 3

What if your body already has its own natural GLP-1 system? I will break down how GLP-1 works and why supporting your metabolism through nutrition, sleep, blood sugar balance, and strength training can make a difference during menopause. Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

Knowing why blood sugar matters is one thing—knowing what to do about it is another. In Part 3, I will walk you through five practical strategies for supporting healthy blood sugar, including fueling properly, balancing your plate, building muscle, improving sleep, and reducing big blood sugar spikes. Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

Blood sugar is about so much more than diabetes, especially during menopause. In Part 2 of this series, we will break down how glucose and insulin work together and why insulin sensitivity matters for your energy, metabolism, sleep, and weight. Book your Free Strategy Session here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

If your energy, cravings, sleep, mood, or hunger feel all over the place in menopause, blood sugar could be part of the story. In Part 1, we will unpack the biggest factors driving blood sugar dysregulation and what those frustrating symptoms may be telling you. Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

Your body isn’t broken, it’s changed. In the final part of our Visceral Fat series, we’re breaking down why belly fat behaves differently after 40 and the four key areas to focus on if you want to support your metabolism and reduce visceral fat. Book your Free Strategy Session here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

What exactly is visceral fat, and why does it become such a big deal during menopause? In this episode, we’re going beneath the surface to understand where visceral fat lives, how it can affect metabolic health, and why this stage of life requires a completely different approach. Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com