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Podcast Episode 375: Why Does My Body Feel Like it’s 90 When I’m Only 45?!

Ever stood up from the couch and felt like your joints just filed a formal complaint? Or maybe you’ve noticed you’re grunting a little too dramatically every time you bend down to grab something off the floor? (Pro tip: If your kids start asking if you’re okay every time you move, it’s a sign.)

Welcome to midlife! And more specifically… perimenopause, where estrogen leaves the chat, and muscle loss crashes the party.

In this hilarious and super informative episode of the podcast, we’re joined by physical therapist (and my “big, big sis”) Shanna, to talk about why our bodies feel like they’ve aged five decades overnight—and what we can actually do about it.

Here’s the good news: you can regain strength during perimenopause without running a marathon or doing 97 burpees a day. (Thank God.) Whether it’s Pilates, squats with a kitchen chair, or even a mermaid workout class (yes, that exists and yes, it counts), there are tons of fun and practical ways to stop feeling like you need a walker before your AARP card shows up.

So if you’re not quite ready to give up dancing at concerts, paddleboarding, or just feeling good in your body again, this episode is your permission slip to start small and reclaim your strength.

Your body might be changing, but you’ve still got so much power. Let’s take it back—one plank, one laugh, and one mermaid tail at a time.

In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:

  • Why muscle loss really happens (hint: it’s not just “getting older”)
  • How stress and cortisol turn your body into a drama queen
  • Simple things you can do today to protect your strength and prevent injury later
  • Why mindfulness (and unclenching your jaw) can literally ease your pain
  • And how being active now can help you avoid parenting your parents’ aches and pains down the road

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Brie Tucker

Brie Tucker

COO/ Podcast Producer at No Guilt Mom
Brie Tucker has over 20 years of experience coaching parents with a background in early childhood and special needs. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Missouri and is certified in Positive Discipline as well as a Happiest Baby Educator.

She’s a divorced mom to two teenagers.
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