{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"197: Getting stronger and fitter in midlife with Vijay Bassi Reed","description":" Vijay Bassi Reed is a former communications specialist who retrained in midlife as a personal trainer and nutrition coach. She is also a competitive HYROX and fitness racer.  Her midlife transition emerged from burnout and hormonal change, leading to a deliberate reassessment of health, work and identity - and a stronger, more sustainable way of living.  We talk about:  -Vijay\u2019s journey from senior corporate communications roles to midlife personal trainer and nutrition coach -How anxiety, burnout and perimenopause quietly derailed confidence (long before menopause was named) -Why so many women are offered antidepressants&amp;nbsp; -Menopause as an opportunity to reassess identity, values and how we want to live -The role of structured movement in rebuilding trust in the body -Discovering strength training, HIIT - and unexpectedly falling in love with running -What HYROX is and why it\u2019s resonating with women in their 40s, 50s and beyond -Completing a first marathon in midlife&amp;nbsp; -Cultural attitudes to food, alcohol and achievement&amp;nbsp; -Why alcohol and menopause often don\u2019t mix (and why opting out is allowed) -Letting go of \u201cshoulds\u201d and lowering tolerance for bullsh*t in midlife -Why starting before you feel \u201cready\u201d matters more than perfect timing  And more.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave us a 5* review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you\u2019re listening. &amp;nbsp;  Order Rachel\u2019s book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond, recommended in The New York Times as one of seven top books about menopause at  magnificentmidlife.com\/book &amp;nbsp;  The paperback can also be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers:   UK:  https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause\/dp\/173981150X\/   US &amp;amp; Canada:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause\/dp\/173981150X\/   Australia:   https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause\/dp\/173981150X\/ &amp;nbsp;  You can listen to all the other episodes and get the show notes at  magnificentmidlife.com\/podcast. &amp;nbsp;  Podcast recommended by the Sunday Times. &amp;nbsp; FeedSpot #5 in 40 Best Midlife Podcasts&amp;nbsp; FeedSpot #7 in 100 Best Midlife Women Podcasts FeedSpot #2 in 10 Best UK Life Hacks Podcasts &amp;nbsp;  You'll find lots of strategies, support and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at  magnificentmidlife.com. &amp;nbsp;  Check out Rachel's online  Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or  1-1 Midlife Mentoring. ","author_name":"Magnificent Midlife","author_url":"https:\/\/magnificentmidlife.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40293535\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40293535"}