12. My Love Affair with Movement: What Exercise Has Taught Me About Health, Aging, and Balance
Description
In this heartfelt and honest episode of Let’s Talk Sht*, Lisa takes you deep into the story that started it all, her lifelong love of movement. From childhood dance classes to overtraining in her 40s, Lisa shares how exercise has been both her saving grace and, at times, her greatest challenge.
Now at 59, her relationship with fitness has evolved. This is a must-listen for any woman navigating exercise, aging, gut health, or burnout. Lisa offers wisdom, personal stories, and powerful tips to help you fall in love with movement for all the right reasons.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why overexercising can trigger autoimmune conditions
How Lisa's addiction to movement masked deeper health issues
What kind of workouts are best for women over 40 (and what to avoid)
The difference between true fitness and chronic depletion
Why walking and resistance training should be your non-negotiables
A vital recovery tip for every workout, most women are skipping this
KEY MOMENTS
00:52 – Dance, asthma, and discovering the joy of movement as a kid
09:30 – Running to manage depression, and the start of exercise addiction
14:09 – Overtraining, burnout, and the autoimmune wake-up call
21:23 – Why women over 40 must prioritize strength over cardio
28:40 – The new meaning of movement: rest days, non-exercise activity, and longevity
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