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 It's no secret that with age, certain physical actions can become more challenging. Well, the fact is that we have one body to live in, and if it fails then we fail. So to succeed at healthy aging, we must become proficient at mastering three vital actions.  These are the three indicators of healthy aging. For continued tips and information on living your best second half of life follow me on Instagram @Judy_Arazoza. And also follow my account on Pinterest at Judy Arazoza. Work with me to master your midlife fitness struggles  

  You gotta know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em.   Imagine being determined, disciplined, dedicated, and having the desire to stick with a healthy behavior only to find that it's actually not the right behavior for you. The fact is that not all 'healthy behaviors' are healthy for every person. Knowing when to quit, like in a poker game, is just as important as knowing when to stick it out. The key to figuring this out is much simpler than trying to make a living playing poker.   Our guest, pharmacist Lisa King, shares her frightful experience of sticking to a few  "healthy" habits that actually hindered her health.  follow Lisa on Instagram  @thefulfilledpharmacist follow Judy on Instagram @Judy_arazoza Check back next Tuesday for a new episode to make midlife the best life.

Last week we talked about 6 empowering books for excelling at menopause. Have you ever felt that awkward moment when you're not sure if you actually have free time or you're just forgetting everything? Is that one of the "dreaded" menopause symptoms? As promised, this week I am giving you 6 more books that really helped me to navigate through menopause and I want to share them with you. Listen in! Contact [email protected] Or message me on Instagram @Judy_arazoza Please check back every Tuesday for new episodes that will change the way you navigate the second half of your life, aka midlife mastery. And be so kind as to leave a review on your preferred podcast platform. Reviews are the lifeblood of podcasts.

The idea of menopause can conjure up a lot of complicated feelings for women. There are a lot of connotations with menopause that still persist despite what we know now: that this time can be one of the most rewarding and fun chapters of your life. Radical, I know... In this episode I talk about the best books for not just "dealing with menopause", but for excelling during menopause. Contact [email protected] Or message me on Instagram @Judy_arazoza Please check back every Tuesday for new episodes that will change the way you navigate the second half of your life, aka midlife mastery. And be so kind as to leave a review on your preferred podcast platform. Reviews are the lifeblood of podcasts.  

 Joking about being an overachiever seems harmless. But the truth is, it has a dark side. Our brain really doesn't 'get' these kinds of jokes, and they actually harm more than entertain. Our guest, a freestyle coach, and recovering overachiever shares with her dark-to-light journey from overachieving to a dead stop for over a hundred days.  This discussion uncovered some significant revelations. Including what happens when your heart, soul, and brain learn to live in harmony. And accepting that our body and brain are not who we are; our soul is who we are. This led to a discussion of why we would ever treat our bodies like trash when they are the only vessel we have to live in. Hint once you are enlightened, you will be forever changed. Contact Lisa on Instagram @lisamichelledrake contact [email protected]  

My mother used to call this 'having a hunch' Some people say it is a gut feeling or going with your heart and soul. No matter how you describe it, it is trusting your own best judgment. This is a story,  all true of how our guest Kim Cook followed her heart to navigate her journey with Multiple Myeloma. Kim began by doing her due diligence with research. She based her treatment plan decisions and selection of her medical team on her well-informed heart and soul. She trusted her heart to guide her and is at peace and in remission. As we get into the second half of life, the likelihood of facing a serious diagnosis is real. Kim's story is heartwarming, inspirational, and paramount advice.    This is our second episode on trust.  The first one is episode 133, Trusting the process.   Follow Kim on Instagram. For guest inquiries or to contact [email protected] New episodes release each Tuesday. Follow The Air Hug Community on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.

  “Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.” — Khalil Gibran Do we really need friends?  If we don't care about living well, then no we don't. But seriously, what's the point of living without doing it well? Cue up a friendship. Research shows that those who have a few true friends live longer and better.  There is a twist, research shows that the human brain has a limited capacity for true friends. The rest are acquaintances. Cultivating these true friendships has proven to be valuable. Enjoy this episode and share it with your true friends. follow Judy_Arazoza on Instagram New episodes release each Tuesday. Follow The Air Hug Community on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.  

 We all want to live a high-quality healthy life. But often that means cleaning up our behaviors. Changing is so freaking hard, and yet staying in a rut is worse. When you feel like you are between a rock and a hard place you know that you must have a strategy for changing.  Cue up "Trusting the Process" What does that actually mean? According to Slang dictionary, "Trust the Process is a slogan used by fans of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. Coined during a rough patch for the team, it basically means “things may look bad now, but we have a plan in place to make it better.” [Trust the Process Meaning & Origin | Slang by Dictionary.com] How can you do this? I had the same thought. How I approach "trusting the process" aka my 'game plans' for change, is to use some key reminders to help me when I want to revert to old habits. In this episode, those key reminders are ready for you to grab so that you can trust your process aka game plan. The examples referred to hear are directly related to health and wellness, especially how to be consistent with eating and moving in ways that benefit your body and brain. For more specific strategies on midlife nutrition and fitness, click here. contact [email protected]   Thank you for listening. Check back each Tuesday for, a new episode on the Air Hug Community podcast.   xoxo Judy

  In the real world, we know that a healthy lifestyle is contingent on maintaining a workout regimen with consistency.  yet it can be a challenge to accomplish. one suggestion is to use movement snacks as an alternative to full-length workouts. What do you imagine when you hear the term 'movement snacks'? Are you thinking of little foods that you eat on the move... or perhaps mini workouts? "Movement snacks" is a term used to identify little periods of movement.   Some people claim that movement snacks can replace workouts. Today we are digging and exposing the pros and cons of these mini-movements, and how they may be useful. Don't cancel your workout membership before listening to this episode, because you may not want to rely solely on mini-movements to stay healthy.  PS- Let's not forget community. You may want to keep up with your workout community for accountability and friendship, as well as the umpteen other benefits that a full-out workout (even just 30 minutes) can provide. contact [email protected]      

The term ‘fat talk’ refers to speaking of oneself to others negatively about body appearance. Most of us have most likely participated in 'fat talk' at one time or another. Well, research now shows that fat talk contributes to body dissatisfaction.  Many women in midlife struggle silently with body dissatisfaction as it is. Hearing fat talk only reinforces that dissatisfaction.   Today we are carefully defining fat talk and giving frank examples of how using fat talk can harm ourselves and others. A lot of times we don’t even realize we are engaging in fat talk. This topic is crucial to our well-being and our self-love, which seem to be at an all-time low.   Remember to check back each Tuesday for a new episode here on the Air Hug Community podcast. Our next episode is about movement snacking.   WTF is movement snacking? tune in next Tuesday to find out   contact [email protected] or message me on Instagram @Judy_arazoza  

There is a trend that has me quite agitated. It needs to be exposed. It's the "heroin body" trend. Frankly, it's no better than its evil twin the ''bigger booty". Body trends are dangerous. Bodies are unique, they cannot be molded like playdough. People who believe that these trends are what they need to follow, to live a better life are being sold a lie.   This episode is not about giving up and settling. It's about learning to love and appreciate your uniqueness. It's about taking action against the timeless obsession society has with body size. Are you confused about how to change your behavior so that you can live the second half of your life without limits? Reach out to me [email protected] Visit https://www.gratefulfitness.com message me on Instagram @judyarazoza  

I found myself sitting on the floor amongst an array of cookbooks from the last three decades, and a memory came to me. This memory had me bursting out laughing.  The memory was a recollection of receiving a 'healthy' birthday gift, which consisted of a water bottle filled with fat-free gourmet jellybeans. If I only knew then what I know now about nutrition I would have burst out laughing at the thought of jelly beans being a healthy alternative to fatty food. I wonder in ten or fifteen years what we will think is silly nutrition advice that we absolutely think is the bible truth today? This is a funny and helpful episode on how nutrition trends come and go, and how the diet industry tends to demonize certain foods to get us to buy their products. If your nutrition strategy is as clear as mud, and you would like to chat about what you can do to make healthy eating simple and enjoyable, feel free to book a consult with me here. Thank you for tuning and remember to check back on Tuesdays for a new episode. Connect with me on Instagram   and contact me [email protected]