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Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Why Those Holiday Meals Make You Miserable (It’s Not the Calories) More Like This - Better Sex In Menopause and Beyond Resources: Get Dr. Ann Shippy’s Book: The Preconception Revolution: A Science-Backed Path To Your Fertility and Generational Health!! Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. The Preconception Revolution isn’t about getting pregnant—it’s about creating the healthiest possible future for the next generation, long before conception ever happens.  Let’s go into why fertility challenges are often a signal of deeper health issues, not just age or bad luck. You’ll learn how environmental toxins, gut health, nutrition, and lifestyle choices in both women and men directly impact fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and a child’s lifelong health.  This conversation is especially for midlife women who care deeply about their kids, grandkids, and the legacy of health they leave behind.  If you’ve ever wondered what you wish you’d known sooner—or what your adult children need to know now—this episode delivers the why behind The Preconception Revolution. My Guest: Dr. Ann Shippy, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician and certified functional medicine practitioner who is a leading voice in the preconception movement—focused on optimizing health before pregnancy to influence lifelong and generational wellness. A former chemical engineer at IBM, she brings a systems-based, science-driven approach to uncovering root causes of infertility and chronic disease. She is the author of The Preconception Revolution, a science-backed guide helping men and women prepare their bodies for healthy pregnancies. Through her Austin-based practice and online programs, Dr. Shippy has helped couples conceive healthy babies well into their 40s using advanced testing and precision strategies. Her work has been featured in major media outlets and on national stages including TEDx and leading wellness conferences. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:06:15] How did you move from being known as “the mold doctor” into preconception and fertility work? [00:11:14] Is the fertility crisis really about age? What if fertility is not the problem—but a signal of overall health? [00:13:03] What should women be doing during the preconception window—three to 36 months before pregnancy? [00:15:58] How important are air quality and water safety when preparing for pregnancy? [00:18:33] What do men need to be doing to support fertility and a healthy pregnancy? [00:28:15] Why are chronic conditions like autism, autoimmunity, and ADD increasing—and what does preconception health have to do with it? [00:39:14] What are the most important first steps parents—or future grandparents—can take right now?

Connect with Flipping 50: Flipping50 Insiders Facebook Group Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - How to Rewire Your Brain for Energy, Focus, and Longevity After 50 Next Episode - The Preconception Revolution More Like This: 7 Simple Interval Training Workouts for the Holidays Holiday Recipes Green Bean Casserole | Dairy & Gluten Free One Pan Chicken Veggie Cauliflower Rice Bowls 12 Days of Smoothies: Peppermint Patty Smoothie 12 Days of Smoothies: Flipping 50 Thin Mint Smoothie 12 Days of Smoothies: Chocolate Bliss Resources: Join Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist® to become a coach! Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. If holiday meals make you miserable, and for many women in midlife, it has nothing to do with calories or self-control.  In this episode of Flipping 50, know how hormonal changes, reduced digestive enzymes, and a lifetime of exposure to certain foods can turn traditional holiday meals into a perfect storm for bloating, inflammation, and digestive distress. You’ll hear why foods like gluten, dairy, and even eggs can suddenly become harder to tolerate, especially when they’re layered together at one meal.  Holiday meals make you miserable when digestion, hormones, and food sensitivities are ignored—but don’t have to when you know how to plan differently.

This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Questions to Ask Your Menopause Fitness Coach (& Questions a Coach Should Ask You) Next Episode - Why Those Holiday Meals Make You Miserable (It’s Not the Calories) More Like This - Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain Resources: Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Understand how sleep relates to your hormones, muscle mass and weight loss with Flipping 50 Sleep Yourself Strong. For eye and brain health, Debra recommends Screenfit. Rewire your brain for energy and discover why feeling tired, foggy, or flat after 50 is not “just aging” — it’s often a nervous system issue hiding in plain sight. In this episode, we dig into how your brain, body, and lifestyle are constantly talking to each other, shaping your energy, focus, sleep, and resilience in midlife. You’ll learn why mindset alone isn’t enough, how stress and recovery actually reprogram your brain, and where many well-meaning wellness habits are silently working against you. If you’re ready to stop powering through and start working with your biology, it’s time to rewire your brain for energy. My Guest: Dr. Patrick K. Porter, Ph.D., is the founder and creator of BrainTap®, a pioneering brainwave entertainment technology designed to optimize mental performance, reduce stress, and improve sleep. With over four decades of experience in neuroscience and personal development, Dr. Porter has authored multiple books and guided millions worldwide in harnessing the brain’s neuroplasticity to live healthier, more vibrant lives. His latest book, The Brain Fitness Blueprint (releasing October 21, 2025), explores how to train the brain for clarity, resilience, and sustainable energy at any age. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:09:37] What is brain harmonizing? [00:14:35] How do we start having a “mindset”? [00:16:53] What is the gut brain? [00:24:53] How can someone make changes on how they think [00:29:50] How can someone be aware of their thoughts? What do we do with negative thoughts? [00:33:20] How can listeners use technology like BrainTap to support long-term brain and body health? [00:38:25] What do screens and AI do to us?

This episode is sponsored by AirDoctor. Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code FLIPPING50 to get UP TO $300 off today! AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, plus a 3-year warranty—an $84 value, free! Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Women's Health Researcher Abbie Smith-Ryan on Protein & Exercise for Longevity Next Episode - How to Rewire Your Brain for Energy, Focus, and Longevity After 50 More Like This - 5 Menopause Fitness Questions You Want Answered Resources: Join Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist® to become a coach! Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Join the Flipping50 Insiders Facebook Group. Connect with other women navigating menopause fitness and get daily tips and support. Ask your menopause fitness coach the right questions, and everything about your workouts — and your results — can change. Hiring a fitness coach during menopause isn’t about finding someone who can make you sweat — it’s about finding someone who understands how hormonal changes affect recovery, muscle, fat loss, bone, and energy. Menopause shifts recovery, exercise volume, protein needs, and even which workouts can quietly work against you. If you want smarter training instead of harder training, this episode will redefine how you ask your menopause fitness coach.

This episode is sponsored by AquaTru. Go to https://AquaTru.com/Flipping50 now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code FLIPPING50. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - EveryDay Home Health:  How I Wellness-Proofed My New House Next Episode - Questions to Ask Your Menopause Fitness Coach (& Questions a Coach Should Ask You) More Like This: Muscle Mass and Strength Gains After Menopause How Much How Fast? Exercise Recovery After 40: Connective Tissue in Menopause Finding Exercise Motivation After Menopause Resources: The Flipping 50 VIP Membership is now open! Join the first and original exclusively made-for-women in menopause and beyond fitness community. Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Understand how sleep relates to your hormones, muscle mass and weight loss with Flipping 50 Sleep Yourself Strong. The growing body of knowledge around midlife women’s fitness and longevity is in part due to women’s health researcher Abbie Smith-Ryan.  I’m thrilled to host her and share a few of the insights from her work. She’s instrumental in bringing directly to you from the lab the practical ways you can change your next workout and your routine this week for a better future. My Guest: Dr. Abbie E. Smith-Ryan, PhD, is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science who leads an innovative research lab focused on body composition, metabolism, sport nutrition, and exercise performance—particularly for women across the lifespan. She has published over 220 peer-reviewed studies and is a nationally recognized leader in sports science, with multiple awards from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:04:28] How has entering midlife changed how Abbie views her own research? [00:06:34] Why do postmenopausal women often need more training volume to change body composition — and how do we balance that with recovery? [00:14:54] Is high-intensity training actually helpful for midlife women — and how do we know when intensity is helping versus hurting? [00:14:46] Does walking really burn more fat — or is that one of the biggest myths in exercise science? [00:21:02] What is metabolic inflexibility, and why do so many midlife women struggle to burn fat even when they’re exercising and eating “right”? [00:23:52] Why does protein before exercise improve fat oxidation, energy, and muscle preservation — especially after 40? [00:32:43] What’s the one piece of science every midlife woman should understand to immediately improve how she trains and fuels?