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PODCAST

Becoming Her: Fitter, Better and Stronger Over 40

Shauna Theresa - Fitness coach for women over 40

Welcome to Becoming Her: The Fittest and Healthiest 40+ You, where we explore the mindset shifts, nutrition strategies, and fitness tactics that will help you build lean muscle, lose fat, and feel strong, confident, and empowered over 40. Hosted by Shauna, the founder of Becoming Her Fitness and a women’s fitness coach dedicated to helping women over 40 transform their bodies and their lives. Her mission is to empower women over 40 to feel incredible from the inside out, because it’s never too late

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23:02

EP 63: 10 No-Nonsense Tips to Build Your Best Body...

Becoming Her: Fitter, Better and Stronger Over 40 ·

2026/02/02

Send us a text If you feel overwhelmed by conflicting fitness and nutrition advice, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I break down 10 simple, proven principles every woman over 40 needs to focus on to build a strong, sculpted body, without extreme dieting, burnout, or starting over every year. LINKS: Join my Strong By Shauna Membership Fuel for Performance Free Calorie Calculator Free Hormone Consult If you have any questions, want to share your thoughts on this episode, or...

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13:28

EP 62:Sleep After 40: The Missing Key to Fat Loss,...

Becoming Her: Fitter, Better and Stronger Over 40 ·

2026/01/26

Send us a text In today’s episode, we talk about how sleep affects fat metabolism, muscle recovery, hormones, and mental health, and what actually helps support deeper sleep. I also share my personal experience with how hormone support transformed my sleep and recovery. FREE Consult Call With !st Optimal If you have any questions, want to share your thoughts on this episode, or are interested in coaching, don’t hesitate to reach out! I’d love to connect with you! Join Strong By...

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13:08

EP 61: How to Use the Scale to Track Fat Loss Over 40

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2026/01/19

Send us a text The scale can feel confusing, especially after 40. Daily fluctuations, water retention, hormones, carbs, and stress can all impact the number you see, even when fat loss is happening. In this episode, I break down how to use the scale as a tool for information instead of frustration. You’ll learn why weight changes day to day, how to look at trends instead of single weigh-ins, and why progress can still happen even when the scale doesn’t move. Hume Smart Scale Code: SHAUNA to s...

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11:43

EP 60: Strength Training Over 40: How to Train,...

Becoming Her: Fitter, Better and Stronger Over 40 ·

2026/01/12

Send us a text If you’re lifting weights but still feel soft, frustrated, or stuck in your body over 40, this episode is for you. We talk about what strength training actually needs to look like for your body to change. Not just lifting weights, but training with intention, challenging your muscles the right way, and pairing your workouts with proper recovery so your body can transform in the best of ways. Don't forget to check the links below for my fav creatine and for coaching option...

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19:29

EP 59: Your Blueprint for a Successful Fat Loss Phase...

Becoming Her: Fitter, Better and Stronger Over 40 ·

2026/01/05

Send us a text If fat loss has felt harder or more confusing in your 40s, this episode walks you through a smarter way to approach it. Inside this episode, I break down how to move through a fat loss phase in a way that supports your metabolism, protects lean muscle, and helps you actually keep the results, without extremes or burnout. We cover: • How to know if your body is ready for a calorie deficit • Why tracking calories gives you flexibility instead of restriction • Ho...

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27:04

EP 58: Stronger, Leaner, Sculpted Over 40: The 10...

Becoming Her: Fitter, Better and Stronger Over 40 ·

2025/12/29

Send us a text In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the TOP 10 TIPS I used to transform my body in my 40s, and why they worked. We’re talking science, strategy, and clarity so you finally understand what your body needs now to lose fat, build muscle, feel strong, and look sculpted. Fueling For Performance Guide 👉 Join the 6-Week Sculpt Challenge HERE (Starts Jan 5th!) A science-backed plan with structure, workouts, strategy, education, and support to help women over 40 sculpt their s...

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11:55

EP 57: How Carb Timing Supports Muscle, Hormones, and...

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2025/12/22

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about why fat loss isn’t just about calories… it’s about timing. You’ll learn why eating most of your carbs around your workouts can help you preserve more lean muscle, protect your metabolism, improve recovery, and finally start reshaping your body, not just shrinking it. We’ll break down what’s happening in your body in perimenopause and menopause, how carb timing supports hormones and energy, and simple, realistic fueling strategies you can start usi...

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16:24

EP 56: Perimenopause Explained: Hormones, Metabolism,...

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2025/12/15

Send us a text In this episode, I’m talking openly about perimenopause, what it actually is, how to know if you’re in it, and why so many of us feel confused or caught off guard by the changes happening in our bodies. I walk through the real hormonal shifts with estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, how they affect your brain, metabolism, gut, mood, and body composition, and why this season calls for a different approach to nutrition, training, sleep, and stress. This is an honest, practi...

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16:24

EP 55: 5 Beliefs Keeping You Stuck From Transforming...

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2025/12/08

Send us a text In today’s episode, I’m having an honest conversation about the beliefs that quietly hold so many women over 40 back from seeing real change. These are the same beliefs I struggled with myself, and shifting them is what finally made my own transformation possible. We talk about why the scale keeps you stuck, why certain habits feel comforting but work against you, what motivation really is, why extremes don’t work after 40, and how to start even when life is full. I hope that t...

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15:14

EP 54: Soft & Stuck: The Hidden Reasons Your 40+ Body...

Becoming Her: Fitter, Better and Stronger Over 40 ·

2025/12/01

Send us a text In this episode, we break down why so many women over 40 can walk daily, lift consistently, hit their protein, and still not look toned. If you feel like you’re doing everything right but your body isn’t showing it, this episode explains exactly why. We talk about the hidden stress your body may be under, why too much training keeps you soft instead of sculpted, how fasted workouts and low-carb habits work against muscle growth, why random workouts don’t create visible to...

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5:24

EP 53: BONUS Episode: Gratitude, Grounding, and...

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2025/11/27

Send us a text This bonus Thanksgiving episode is a simple gratitude reflection you can return to anytime you need a moment to breathe, reset, and reconnect. In just a few minutes, you’ll settle your mind, ease your nervous system, and shift your focus back to what’s working in your life right now. I also walk you through a calming visualization of your future self, the stronger, calmer, more grounded woman you are becoming, and close with a gentle, faith-filled blessing to guide your day. It...

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22:25

EP: 52: The Best Cardio for Women Over 40 to Get Toned

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2025/11/24

Send us a text In this episode, we’re clearing up the cardio confusion for women over 40. If you’ve ever wondered why your old workouts don’t feel the same or why you’re doing more cardio but not seeing more tone, this one is for you. We break down the exact types of cardio that actually help you get lean and sculpted at this stage of life, why walking and Zone 2 are true game changers, and how to use cardio in a way that supports your hormones instead of stressing them out. I also share simp...

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13:38

EP: 51 How to Eat to Look Toned Over 40: The...

Becoming Her: Fitter, Better and Stronger Over 40 ·

2025/11/17

Send us a text Today’s episode breaks down exactly how to eat to look toned over 40 and why the next two months are the perfect time to increase your calories to maintenance levels. If you’ve been training hard but still feel soft, tired, or stuck, this episode will help you understand why your body needs more fuel, not less, especially in midlife. We discuss how to estimate your maintenance calories, how to structure your meals to support muscle growth, and how to fuel your body before and a...

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16:57

EP: 50 How to Train to Get Toned Over 40

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2025/11/10

Send us a text In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to train to get toned after 40, not by cutting calories and doing more cardio, but by building real muscle. We talk about why muscle is essential for your metabolism, hormones, insulin resistance, and aging well, and how to actually build it. If you want support doing this the right way, you can grab my free 6-week strength program or join me inside the Strong by Shauna Membership for workouts, nutrition guidance, recipes, tr...

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16:59

EP 49: The Smart Holiday Strategy for Women Over 40:...

Becoming Her: Fitter, Better and Stronger Over 40 ·

2025/11/03

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about why the holidays are actually the perfect time for women over 40 to move into maintenance or a lean building phase instead of dieting. This approach supports your hormones, metabolism, and muscle growth, and sets you up for easier, more effective fat loss in the new year. I break down how to reverse out of a calorie deficit, find your true maintenance calories, enjoy holiday food without losing progress, and use the extra energy to get stronger in...

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25:09

EP 48: Cravings, Emotional Eating & Finding Balance...

Becoming Her: Fitter, Better and Stronger Over 40 ·

2025/10/27

Send us a text In this episode, I’m diving into why women over 40 often feel “out of control” with food and what your cravings are really trying to tell you. We’ll talk about emotional triggers, under-fueling, and how restrictive eating keeps you stuck in the crave–binge–guilt cycle. You’ll learn how to build satisfying meals that keep hunger steady, understand the role protein plays in calming cravings, and find balance through awareness, not perfection. Especially as we move into the holida...

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15:14

EP 47: Letting Go of Perfection and Building...

Becoming Her: Fitter, Better and Stronger Over 40 ·

2025/10/20

Send us a text If you’ve ever felt stuck in the all-or-nothing cycle, perfect one week, off the rails the next, this episode is for you. You’ll learn how to: Let go of the need to be perfectStop the guilt and “start over Monday” cycleBuild emotional resilience that keeps you consistentTake small, aligned actions that rebuild momentumRedefine success through progress, not perfection Because it’s not about never falling off, it’s about learning how to bounce back faster and keep moving forwa...

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17:58

EP 46: Think Like a Bodybuilder After 40 to Build...

Becoming Her: Fitter, Better and Stronger Over 40 ·

2025/10/13

Send us a text Most women over 40 are still doing what they think they should. Running more, eating less, lifting light to tone, and avoiding carbs. But those habits are breaking the body down instead of building it up. In this episode, I explain why building your best body over 40 comes from thinking like a bodybuilder, not a dieter. You will learn how to train, eat, and recover in a way that supports muscle, metabolism, and long-term results. If you are ready to understand how your metaboli...

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15:50

EP 45: Age with Strength: Science-Backed Supplements...

Becoming Her: Fitter, Better and Stronger Over 40 ·

2025/10/06

Send us a text Supplements can’t replace good habits, but when you have those dialed in, the right ones can help you get results faster. In this episode, I share the science behind supplements that actually support women over 40; from building lean muscle to improving recovery, balancing hormones, and keeping your metabolism strong. ✅ Find my favorite supplements HERE If you have any questions, want to share your thoughts on this episode, or are interested in coaching, don’t hesit...

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21:52

EP 44: Why the Diets and Workouts From Your 20s Don’t...

Becoming Her: Fitter, Better and Stronger Over 40 ·

2025/09/29

Send us a text In this episode, I’m breaking down why the things that used to “work” in your 20s and 30s don’t work anymore, and why they never really worked in the first place. I’ll walk you through the biggest mistakes women over 40 are still making, then give you the science-backed strategies that actually move the needle now! If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and ready for real change, this episode is going to give you the blueprint. If you have any questions, want to share yo...

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