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282 ๐Ÿ’ช Stronger Not Smaller: Redefining Midlife Fitness & Power with Anne Marie Chaker

282 ๐Ÿ’ช Stronger Not Smaller: Redefining Midlife Fitness & Power with Anne Marie Chaker

Update: 2025-06-17
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What if everything youโ€™ve been told about your body was wrong? In this powerful episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, veteran journalist turned professional bodybuilder Anne Marie Chaker joins Wendy to challenge societyโ€™s obsession with thinness and reveal how strength training transformed her life at midlife. From struggling with postpartum depression and addiction to becoming a symbol of strength, Anne Marie shares her personal story and the fascinating research behind womenโ€™s strength, body image, and longevity. Get ready to flip the script on your fitness, confidence, and midlife potential!


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What Youโ€™ll Learn:



  • Why midlife is the perfect time to build strength (not shrink!)

  • The surprising history of diet culture and thinness

  • How lifting weights supports bone health, longevity, and mental well-being

  • Easy ways to start strength training (even at home or in an RV!)

  • The power of finding your โ€œwhyโ€ for fitness and health


๐ŸŽง Tune in now at TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!


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โœจRead the blog: 282 ๐Ÿ’ช Stronger Not Smaller: Redefining Midlife Fitness & Power with Anne Marie Chaker at https://wendyvalentine.com/redefining-midlife-fitness/


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๐Ÿ‘‰ Connect with Anne Marie


https://annemariechaker.com/

https://www.instagram.com/annemariechaker/

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709922/lift-by-anne-marie-chaker/


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๐ŸŒŸ Explore All Things Midlife & More


https://wendyvalentine.com


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๐Ÿ“– Preorder Women Waking Up


https://womenwakingup.com


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๐Ÿ“ธ Follow My Midlife Adventures on IG!


https://www.instagram.com/wendy_valentine_/


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๐ŸŽค Know Someone Inspiring? Nominate a Guest!


https://midlifemakeoverguest.com


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โญ๏ธ Love the Show? Leave a 5-Star Review!


https://reviewtheshow.com


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282 ๐Ÿ’ช Stronger Not Smaller: Redefining Midlife Fitness & Power with Anne Marie Chaker

282 ๐Ÿ’ช Stronger Not Smaller: Redefining Midlife Fitness & Power with Anne Marie Chaker

Wendy Valentine - Podcaster, Author & Midlife Coach