If you know someone who is newly single, navigating dating again, or just finding her feet after a relationship ends, send this episode her way.

The conversation explores the experience of being single again, over 50, and stepping back into the world of dating. It delves into the challenges, delights, and surprises of dating at this stage of life, as well as the baffling experience of ghosting, unfair labels, and misconceptions, and the risks and red flags associated with modern dating. The conversation delves into the reality of scamming, the importance of spotting red flags, safety rules for dating, awareness and precautions, setting boundaries, self-discovery and confidence, navigating the dating scene, the dating survival kit, and the many faces of dating. Barbara shares her experiences and insights, providing valuable advice for women re-entering the dating world after fifty.

Takeaways

• Rediscovering identity and self-exploration are essential aspects of dating after 50.
• The experience of ghosting and unfair labels in dating after 50 can be challenging and baffling. Scamming is a real threat in the dating world
• Setting boundaries and being aware of red flags is crucial for safety

In Part Two of my conversation with Kylie Anderson, we talk about what it really means to train through perimenopause and midlife when your body no longer responds quite the way it once did.

Kylie shares her experience of fatigue, disrupted sleep, night sweats, mood changes and the challenge of continuing to train while managing work, parenting and everyday life. We discuss why pushing harder is not always the answer, and why adapting training can be far more effective than trying to out-train exhaustion.

We also talk about strength training, recovery, fuelling and the importance of maintaining muscle, bone health and physical function as we get older. Kylie shares how strength work has become a non-negotiable part of her week, while we discuss letting go of comparisons with what we could do 10 or 15 years ago and redefining what progress looks like now.

The conversation also touches on sports nutrition, under-fuelling and RED-S — Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport — as well as some of the diet messages many women grew up with and why simply eating less may not support training, recovery or long-term health.

We also discuss our personal experiences and perspectives on creatine, HRT and the increasing use of GLP-1 medications, including the importance of maintaining adequate nutrition and resistance training when these medications are being used.

Ultimately, though, this episode is about more than training. It is about adapting without giving up, continuing to see yourself as an athlete even when the goalposts move, and making space for the things that bring you joy.

Further reading

• Resistance training, nutrition and maintaining lean mass while using GLP-1 medications
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12683586/

• Creatine supplementation and the research supporting its use
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11723027/

• RED-S and sports nutrition for active women and athletes
https://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/nutrition/additional-resources/reds/potential-long-term-effects

Please note: This episode includes personal experiences and general discussion about menopause, HRT, nutrition, supplements, exercise and prescription medications. It is not intended as individual medical or nutrition advice.

If anything discussed in this episode raises questions about your own health, medications, menopause symptoms, fuelling or training, please seek advice from a suitably qualified health professional who can consider your individual circumstances.

The conversation delves into the experience of a midlife identity crisis, the pressure of authenticity in social media, the challenges of owning a small business, and the resilience and community in endurance sports. Each chapter explores these themes in depth, providing valuable insights and perspectives. The conversation delves into the themes of empowering women through community and the transformative power of therapy. It also explores the challenges of navigating perimenopause and the disruption it brings to life. The discussion highlights the importance of building a supportive community, the impact of therapy on personal growth, and the experiences of women dealing with perimenopause and its effects on training and daily life. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including perimenopause and hormonal changes, the impact on physical training, nutrition and fueling for performance, and embracing new experiences. The key takeaways include the importance of chasing joy and embracing new experiences, especially in midlife.

Takeaways

• Midlife identity crisis
• Authenticity in social media
• Challenges of owning a small business
• Resilience and community in endurance sports Empowering women through community
• The transformative power of therapy Chase joy
• Embrace new experiences

Chapters

• 00:00 Midlife Identity Crisis
• 03:05 Authenticity in Social Media
• 10:02 Challenges of Owning a Small Business
• 20:05 Resilience and Community in Endurance Sports
• 28:50 Empowering Women Through Community
• 39:34 The Transformative Power of Therapy

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