So often stress can feel mental and emotional - but the reality is stress can take a physical toll on your body and health, as well. When you’re stressed, your body unleashes a domino effect of internal reactions to help you manage and overcome the perceived threat.

But what happens when you can’t turn the stress off?

In this episode we’re going to dive into the importance of stress management - and believe me when I say, this can be a life or death matter. Tune in as we unpack:

• what happens physically when you experience stress
• the long-term effects of unmanaged stress on your body - (spoiler: hormonal shifts of midlife can make this even worse)
• real life strategies to help manage stress and reset your nervous system

Don’t miss this chance to learn about the impact of stress on both your mind an your body. A few simple shifts could save more than your sanity - it might just save your life.

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You’ve probably seen it on social media - influencers and fitness buffs touting the benefits of weighted vests. But are they worth the hype?

Listener Sandra asks: “I have a question about weighted vests, and in particular, walking with a weighted vest. I'm seeing more of it on social media from different trainers about using a weighted vest. So I would like to know if you think there are a lot of benefits to it, especially if it's someone already carrying extra weight. How would you go about starting to do it if there are benefits? And any tips on purchasing one?”

Have you wondered the same thing?

In this shortie episode, I’ll dive into the benefits of weighted vests, pitfalls to avoid, and the best way to get started if you’re considering adding this tool to your fitness tool kit.

💥Taking listener questions!!! Do you have a question about your self-care that you need help with? Just head to www.vigeofit.com/ask to submit your question, and I’ll answer it for you on an upcoming Friday episode.

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Bone Density. Osteopenia. Osteoporosis.

While these may sound like your grandmother’s conditions, the truth is bone loss BEGINS in midlife. In fact, you can lose up to 20% of your bone density during midlife, leaving you vulnerable to fractures and serious injury even earlier than you might think.

The good news is taking steps NOW can help prevent bone loss and reduce your risk of injury - and we’ve got just the expert to help!

Joining me this week it Dr. Kristi DeSapri, a board certified internist specializing in midlife women’s health, specifically osteoporosis. You won’t want to miss our conversation about bone health:

• when to start having conversations and assessments with you doctor (spoiler: it’s earlier than you think!)
• understanding bone physiology and the role hormones play in bone health
• the critical lifestyle factors that can help prevent bone loss and maintain bone health

If you or someone you love wants to know the how to keep strong bones in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, then this is the episode for you.

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