The muscle mass conversation is everywhere right now — weight loss medications, sarcopenia, aging all telling us to worry about the amount of muscle we have and are losing. But the muscle mass conversation is missing something essential. In this episode, Janet offers a whole-person perspective on what muscles actually need: Not a number on a scale — but a connection to what matters most.

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The Be Well Now Method podcast introduces the concept of the Deficit Model vs. the Capacity Model, emphasizing the importance of trusting one's inner guide. It explores the shift from a deficit to a capacity model and introduces the Core Why Membership as a tool for experiencing this shift. The podcast encourages listeners to notice their approach to health and emphasizes the importance of remembering how to be well now.

Takeaways

• Deficit model vs. Capacity model
• Trusting your inner guide

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Be Well Now Method Podcast
• 05:21 The Core Why Membership

In this episode of the Be Well Now Method podcast, host Janet Huehls speaks with health and wellness professional Jen Shaver about empowering midlife women to take control of their health and well-being. They discuss the importance of self-care, the challenges women face in prioritizing their needs, and the need to redefine exercise as a joyful and intentional practice rather than a chore. Jen shares her personal journey with fitness, the significance of strength training, and actionable steps for listeners to incorporate wellness into their daily lives. The conversation emphasizes the importance of mindset, finding one's 'why,' and making sustainable changes for a fulfilling life as we age.

Find out more about Jen, her podcast, and her program at https://workwithjenshaver.com/

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