Podcasts by Fit Strong Women Over 50

Fit Strong Women Over 50

Welcome to the Fit Strong Women over 50 podcast where the cohosts from the Becoming Elli Community, Jill McCauslin and Chris Brown, interview experts and share their insights about losing weight, keeping it off, working out and becoming fit and strong. Hear from others who are making it work, become inspired and motivated. For more information find Becoming Elli on Facebook and Twitter or visit our website at http://www.becomingelli.com for more motivation, work-out ideas, recipes, tips and inspiration.

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Reinventing Ourselves with Wendy Battles from 2023-12-12T13:12:02

In episode 144, Jill and Chris talk with Wendy Battles,the host of the Reinvention Rebels podcast.

Wendy interviews women between the ages of 50-90, who have reinvented themselves later i...

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Better Health and Wellness through Nutrition with Sarah Koszyk from 2023-11-14T15:33:13

In episode 142, Jill and Chris talk with Sarah Koszyk, MA, RDN. She is an award-winning Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist and the co-founder of Listen

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Anti-Cancer Strategies with Jeanette Evans from 2023-10-24T14:26:19

In episode 141, Jill and Chris talk with Jeanette Evans, a long-time friend of Jill's who has developed a wonderful anti-cancer lifestyle.

Jill first met Jeanette many years ago when they...

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Amazing Female Athletes with Elizabeth Emery from 2023-10-10T13:29:58

In episode 140 Jill and Chris talk with Elizabeth Emery. She is a former professional cyclist, US National Champion, and Pan Am Games gold medalist who raced in the women’s Tour de France for ma...

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New Goals and Dreams with Wendy Green from 2023-09-26T16:01:10

In episode 139 Jill and Chris interview podcast host Wendy Green who helps people to feel more purposeful and engaged with life. She helps them increase their confidence to re-Imagine their next...

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Control Your Own Health Care with Susan Salenger from 2023-09-11T18:28

In episode 138, Jill and Chris speak with Susan Salenger, an author who has found effective ways of dealing with frustrations with the healthcare system and better ways to ask your doctor questi...

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Chiropractic Care with Dr Danielle Peebles from 2023-08-22T10:43

In episode 137, Jill and Chris talk with Dr. Danielle Peebles, an author and Chiropractic physician.

She founded Pro Health Family Chiropractic, in 2007 and has worked with thousands of p...

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Fluid Running with Jennifer Conroyd from 2023-08-08T14:42:29

In episode 136, Jill and Chris talk with Fluid Running founder, Jennifer Conroyd.

She is the world’s leading expert on aqua jogging/deep water running and is the epitome of a Fit Strong W...

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Healthy Weight from Spices and Greens from 2023-07-25T13:21:01

In episode 135, Jill and Chris speak about using spices and greens for a healthy weight with Joanna Wen. 

Joanna Wen is a weight loss coach who helps her clients lose weight in a healthy ...

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Fit, Fierce,&Fabulous with Karín Feltman from 2023-07-11T10:55

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Ninja Warrior and Swimmer Ginny MacColl from 2023-06-13T12:57:20

In episode 132 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50, Jill and Chris talk with 71 year old American Ninja Warrior Ginny MacColl.

Ginny is an actress, dancer, and competitive athlete in both Nin...

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Aging Youthfully with Joanna Bowen from 2023-05-23T11:26:17

In episode 131, Jill and Chris talk with Joanna Bowen, Certified Nutritional Practitioner. She is the founder of the Younger With Food community and creator of The AGEless Method, a program that...

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Original Strength with Dani Almeyda from 2023-05-09T14:42:37

One of our Becoming Elli private Facebook group members, Diane Allen, has been following a program for two years called Original Strength, that she says is making a huge difference to women over...

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The Best Shape of Her Life with Laurie LeBlanc from 2023-04-25T12:06:27

Jill and Chris first met Laurie LeBlanc when she joined the Becoming Elli Facebook group last year.

She lives in Ontario, Canada and recently retired from a rewarding 35-year career with ...

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Midlife Mastery with Linda Stephens from 2023-04-11T12:55:13

In episode 128, Jill and Chris talk with Linda Stephens, a nutrition, health and fitness professional whose primary focus is working with midlife women, over 40/50 and beyond to help them achiev...

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Eat and Flourish with Mary Beth Albright from 2023-03-28T15:27:03

In episode 127, Jill and Chris talk with Mary Beth Albright, the author of Eat & Flourish, How Food Supports Emotional Well Being. She is a food expert with broad experience, from food attorney ...

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Small Simple Changes with Hope Zvara from 2023-03-14T13:18:29

In episode 126, Jill and Chris talk with Hope Zvara, a yoga, movement, and lifestyle expert and CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga. She has helped change thousands of lives over the last 20 years using ...

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Food Confidence with Danielle Omar from 2023-02-28T12:23:34

In episode 125, Chris and Jill talk with Danielle Omar, an Integrative Culinary Dietitian, lifestyle medicine expert, herbalist, and best-selling author of the Super Green Smoothies cookbook. Listen

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Champion Race Walker Yolanda Holder from 2023-02-14T13:58:19

In podcast episode 124, we talked with Champion Race Walker Yolanda Holder. We heard her interviewed on a podcast a few years ago and were so amazed by her that we’ve wanted to have her as a gue...

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Necessary Nutrition with Robin Allen from 2023-01-24T12:48:30

Robin Allen is a nutritionist passionate about helping women over 40 understand the best practices for longevity. She is the founder of Necessary Nutrition, Inc and the creator of the Necessary ...

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Wellness through Movement with Shebah Carfagna from 2023-01-10T15:05:21

In episode 122, Jill and Chris talk with Shebah Carfagna, an age-defying health, wellness and fitness professional with more than 27 years of training experience.

Shebah is well known for...

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End of 2022 with Chris and Jill from 2022-12-27T13:54:16

In this episode, Chris and Jill reflect on 2022, books read,inspiring podcast guests interviewed and healthy eating tips mentioned throughout the year.

We discussed a variety of topics in...

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Ultra Trail Runner Brenda Bland from 2022-12-13T14:20:06

Jill and Chris met Brenda Bland in the Becoming Elli Facebook group and knew she should be on the podcast.

Brenda Bland is an endurance athlete who has been running, hiking and biking mos...

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Nutrition Mechanic with Dina Griffin from 2022-11-22T12:23:28

In episode 119, Jill and Chris speak with Dina Griffin, a Sports Performance Dietitian with a passion for optimizing women's health and providing personalized nutrition to endurance athletes. Listen

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Fitness, Health and Mindset with Brian Keane from 2022-11-08T13:06:44

In episode 118, Jill and Chris talk with Brian Keane, an online personal trainer, nutritionist and best selling author. Over the past seven years, Brian has gone from working full time as a scho...

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You are the Expert of You with Traci Fisher from 2022-10-25T13:32:52

In episode 117 Jill and Chris talk with Traci Fisher, the  Founder and Chief Creation Officer of The Wellness Coach, LLC.  She is a certified Health and Wellness Coach, motivational speaker, cor...

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Intermittent Fasting Insider with Ellen Britt from 2022-10-11T13:04:39

Jill and Chris talk with Dr. Ellen Britt, an intermittent fasting expert. Ellen is the co-founder and principal writer of The Intermittent Fasting Insider, a bimonthly newsletter that brings her...

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Weight Loss after 50 with Lisa Swanson from 2022-09-27T11:09:04

In episode number 115, Chris and Jill speak with Lisa Swanson, a sought-after expert who helps women over 50 crush their weight loss goals in a naturally progressive way that boosts metabolism, ...

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Sharing Love of Tennis with Katie Orlando from 2022-09-13T11:52:46

In episode 114, Jill and Chris talk with Katie Orlando, a professional tennis player. Katie played college tennis at the University of Akron where she was All MAC Conference in 1993 and now is i...

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Not Your Average Runner with Jill Angie from 2022-08-23T13:43:27

In episode 113, Jill and Chris interview certified running coach and personal trainer Jill Angie.

Jill Angie is the author of the book, Not Your Average Runner; Why You’re Not Too Fat...

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FAQ Ask Us Anything with Chris and Jill from 2022-08-09T13:53:43

In episode 112, Chris and Jill answer frequently asked questions from listeners and women over 50 in the Becoming Elli Community.

In this episode we discuss:

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Taking Responsibility for Your Life with Renée Suzanne from 2022-07-26T13:38:05

In episode 111, Taking Responsibility for Your Life, Jill and Chris talk with Coach Renée Suzanne about self love, persistence, and self confidence. Her coaching principles for improved dating r...

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Daily Habit Change with Colette Harris from 2022-07-12T12:45:10

In episode 110. Jill and Chris talk with Colette Harris about how she transformed her health and body with nutrition and lifestyle changes.

After she was diagnosed with Lipoedema and Fibr...

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Rock Climbing and Yoga with Carol Simpson from 2022-06-28T16:20:52

In episode 109, Jill and Chris speak with Carol Simpson. Even at well past 70, she continues to rock climb and practice yoga.

She's overcome several health issues and is an inspiration to...

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Say Yes - The Amazing Adventures of Deirdre Hewitson from 2022-06-14T14:10:35

In episode 108, Jill and Chris talk with Deirdre Hewitson, who says ‘yes’ to pretty much any opportunity or adventure that comes her way.

Deirdre Hewitson is a freelance photographer, edi...

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Bicycling All 50 States with Joyce Guenther from 2022-05-24T12:01:07

In Episode 107, Jill and Chris talk with Joyce Guenther who has ridden her bicycle in all 50 states of the USA.

Jill met Joyce in high school and they ended up at the same college togethe...

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12 Tips to Get More Protein from 2022-05-10T14:07:48

In episode 106 Jill and Chris discuss the importance of protein in the diet, especially for women over 50. They offer12 different ways to get more protein in your diet.

  1. When doing m...

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Hormone Health and Menopause with Karen Martel from 2022-04-26T11:48:42

Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and women’s weight loss expert.

Karen is the host of the top-rated women’s health podcast The Other Side ...

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Find Your Tribe with Jone Carpenter from 2022-04-12T11:17:48

Originally from rural southeastern Ohio, Jonella Carpenter, known as Jone, is both a mother and grandmother. She can often be found walking, running, or hiking in her local parks in all kinds of...

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The Path of Yoga and Mediation with Julie Norman from 2022-03-22T13:45:19

In episode 103, Jill and Chris talk with Julie Norman, a wellness and equine specialist, about her path of Yoga and meditation. Julie Norman delights in guiding others in experiences that foster...

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Swimming Coach Amanda Boswell from 2022-03-08T14:50:38

In episode 102, Jill and Chris talk with swimming coach Amanda Boswell.

Amanda is a lifelong swimmer and coach who helps people learn to love the water and gain confidence in their ...

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This is 50 with Angie Jackson from 2022-02-22T14:45:44

In episode 101, Jill and Chris talk with Angie Jackson about learning to swim and becoming at triathlete at age 50.

Five years ago, Angie decided to become a runner and then a triathlete....

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Lifting for Fit Strong Women Over 50 from 2022-02-08T16:01:11

In episode 100, Jill and Chris review what they have learned during the past 100 episodes. Many topics have been covered, but what really stands out is the importance of strength trainin...

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Ditch the Diet Culture with Cindy Dallow from 2022-01-25T12:54:44

In episode 99, Jill and Chris talk with Cindy Dallow, PhD, RD, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.

She has worked in the field of nutrition and f...

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2022 Three Words with Chris and Jill from 2022-01-11T14:32:49

In episode 98 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 Podcast, Chris and Jill talk about the three focus words that each of them have selected for inspiration during 2022.

Both agree that new yea...

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Lift to Get Lean with Holly Perkins from 2021-12-28T15:07:25

In episode 97, Jill and Chris talk with Holly Perkins, a women’s strength expert, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and the author of Lift to Get Lean.

Holly Perkins helps...

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Living Energized and Nourished with Amanda Nighbert from 2021-12-14T14:17:07

In episode 96 Jill and Chris interview Amanda Nighbert, a registered dietitian who specializes in weight loss nutrition. She is also an avid fitness enthusiast.

Amanda is passionate about...

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Live Your Dreams with Ultra Kayaker Traci Lynn Martin from 2021-11-23T15:24:03

In episode 95, Chris and Jill talk with Ultra Kayaker Traci Lynn Martin. who is a Guinness world record holder as the fastest solo female to kayak the entire Mississippi River at 55 days, 8 hour...

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Live Your Dreams with Ultra Kayaker Traci Lynn Martin from 2021-11-23T15:24:03

In episode 95, Chris and Jill talk with Ultra Kayaker Traci Lynn Martin. who is a Guinness world record holder as the fastest solo female to kayak the entire Mississippi River at 55 days, 8 hour...

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Healing Through Better Sleep with Karese Laguerre from 2021-11-09T15:20:55

In episode 94, Jill and Chris talk with Karese Laguerre, an Orofacial Myologist about improving sleep and breathing with myofunctional therapy.

Karese Laguerre, like many parents, suffere...

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Improving Brain Health with Dr. Angela Ridgel from 2021-10-25T23:30:22

In Episode 93, Jill and Chris talk with Dr. Angela Ridgel, a Professor in Exercise Physiology and the Associate Director of the Brain Health Research Institute at Kent State University.

H...

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Athletes and Menopause with Pam Semanik from 2021-10-12T13:16:17

In Episode 92, Jill and Chris talk with Pam Semanik, a coach who specializes in creating training programs for Masters Women athletes.

She is a coach at Stelleri Performance Training, an ...

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Get off the Couch with Shawn Tegtmeier from 2021-09-28T14:14:25

In Episode 91, Jill and Chris talk with Shawn Tegtmeier, a former chain smoking couch potato, now a full time personal trainer with several certifications and a published author.

She live...

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Eating on the Go from 2021-09-14T14:52:47

In episode 90, join Jill and Chris as they talk about eating on the go, meal prep and how they substitute to lower the simple carbs, up the complex carbs and increase their protein intake. Some ...

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Stroke Forward with Marcia Moran from 2021-08-24T16:20

In episode 89, Jill and Chris talk with Marcia Moran, author of Stroke Forward.

In 2014, at age 54 Marcia was a successful entrepreneur, owned a business consulting practice and was going...

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Make Fitness a Priority with Chad Austin from 2021-08-10T14:02:24

Chad Austin has been a leader in the fitness industry since 2003. He is the owner of Priority Fitness in Overland Park, KS, and is also the author of the book series, “Make Fitness A Priority.” ...

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Triathlon Fanatic and World Record Holder Susan Haag from 2021-07-27T12:49:54

In episode 87, Jill and Chris talk with triathlon fanatic and world record holder Susan Haag. Susan is an attorney who lives in Jacksonville, Florida. She has been running triathlons since 1990 ...

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Fit After 50 Forever with Lisa Bartlett from 2021-07-13T13:03:23

In episode 86, Jill and Chris talk with Lisa Bartlett about her running, health challenges and how she stays fit after 50.

Lisa Bartlett is an active member of the Listen

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Aging Strong with Gail Lind from 2021-06-22T12:28:52

In episode 85 Jill and Chris interview Gail Lind, who at age 65 discovered she had a passion for lifting weights, became a personal trainer and class instructor at Anytime Fitness in Alabama at ...

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10 Tips for Healthy Eating Motivation from 2021-06-08T11:53:09

  1. Set a Goal
  2. Anticipate your weaknesses
  3. Plan your food
  4. Prepare and Prep ahead
  5. Weigh and track progress
  6. Swap out for healthier choices
  7. Fi...

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Healthy Living 2021 with Chris and Jill from 2021-05-25T13:56:51

In episode 83 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast Chris and Jill talk about their dogs, fitness and eating as part of Healthy Living 2021.

Topics covered:

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Nutrition for Women Over 50 with Kristin Kirkpatrick from 2021-05-11T15:00:44

In episode 82, Jill and Chris talk with Kristin Kirkpatrick, President of KAK, Consulting, LLC and a dietitian and consultant of Wellness Nutrition Services at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Inst...

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Beyond the Diagnosis with Dr Kylie Burton from 2021-04-27T12:14:11

In episode 81, Jill and Chris interview Dr. Kylie Burton, DC, CFMP,  an expert in functional medicine who has helped thousands of individuals with seemingly impossible health struggles, find ans...

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Couch to Active with Lyn Lindbergh from 2021-04-13T13:05:29

In episode #80, Jill McCauslin and Chris Brown interview Lyn Lindbergh, an expert at creating real change in people's lives.

She has three chronic health issues, but still she gets out an...

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Lift Like a Girl with Nia Shanks from 2021-03-23T11:21:32

In episode 79, Jill and Chris talk with Nia Shanks, who specializes in helping women “unleash their awesome” with an empowering approach to health and fitness.

Nia’s philosophy revolves a...

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Done With Dieting with Elizabeth Sherman from 2021-03-09T01:34:24

In episode 78, Jill and Chris talk with Elizabeth Sherman about the problems with dieting and willpower.

Elizabeth is a life and weight loss coach who works with women in mid-life to lose...

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Women Living Well After 50 with Sue Loncaric from 2021-02-23T15:53:52

In episode 77, Jill McCauslin and Chris Brown talk with Sue Loncaric, an Australian Over 50 lifestyle blogger, certified health and life coach for women and the founder of Listen

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Lifting My Spirits with Tammy White from 2021-02-09T11:57:46

In episode 76, Jill and Chris talk with Tammy White about her transformational story.

In her 40’s Tammy White was busy teaching high school and she felt she was too busy to make self-care...

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Mental Performance with Jen Borovica from 2021-01-26T16:26

In episode 75, Jill and Chris talk with Jen Brovoica about mental performance, triathlons, and overcoming trauma.

Jennifer Borovica is a three-time Ironman finisher and an avid triathlete...

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Tracking and Motivation - Three Year Anniversary from 2021-01-12T13:40:42

In episode 74 Jill and Chris celebrate their three year anniversary of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast. They discuss tracking and motivation while reviewing highlights from past episodes. Listen

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Finding Joy Through Creativity with Tracy Keenan from 2020-12-22T01:19:11

In episode 73 Jill and Chris talk with Tracy Keenan about finding joy through creativity.

Jill has known Tracy Keenan since high school. Over the years they lost touch with each other, an...

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Mountain Biking and Being Fit with Jane Crawford from 2020-12-08T16:37:37

In episode 72, Jill and Chris talk with Jane Crawford is a Recreation Therapist who lives in Calgary, Canada. She walks the talk about wellness and healthy living. As a Recreation Therapist she ...

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Pursue Your Spark with Heike Yates from 2020-11-23T16:56:58

In episode 71, Jill and Chris talk with Heike Yates, a fitness and nutrition expert who has helped women worldwide to stay fit for over 30 years.

Her passion is empowering women over 50 t...

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Gut Health with Christine Bailey from 2020-11-10T17:44:27

In episode #70, Jill and Chris talk about taking care of the gut and brain during menopause with Christine Bailey.

Christine is an award winning degree qualified Functional Nutritional Th...

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Seasonal and Life Changes from 2020-10-26T22:56:59

In episode 69, Jill and Chris discuss seasonal and life changes and their effect on health, fitness and motivation.

We discuss:

Races in real life
grief
emotional eatin...

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Keep It Moving with Juel Fitzgerald from 2020-10-13T12:37:54

In episode 68 Jill and Chris talk with Juel Fitzgerald about staying healthy, walking and her new book, "Lives of a Gem."

This is the 3rd time we've talked with Juel on t...

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Chemical Free Body with Tim James from 2020-09-22T15:46:30

In episode 67, Jill and Chris spoke with Tim James about what he has discovered about health.

After Tim James suffered from multiple health issues, including rectal bleeding, two separate...

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The Power of Affirmations with Christine Phillips from 2020-09-08T14:00

In episode 66, Jill and Chris talk with Christine Phillips about the power of affirmations.

Christine Phillips is an Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Studies at Cuyahoga Communit...

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Running, Strength Training and Yoga with Ren Powell from 2020-08-25T12:41:30

In episode 65, Jill and Chris interview Ren Powell who is a poet, playwright, translator, theater-maker and teaching artist/mentor. Ren lives an active lifestyle, is a runner and enjoys yoga. A ...

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Building Strength After Menopause with Marcia Kadens from 2020-08-11T01:06:42

In Episode 64, Jill and Chris interview Marcia Kadens, a fitness enthusiast who has run 14 full marathons, including the Six World Marathon Majors as well as hundreds of shorter races.

In...

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Workouts and Masks from 2020-07-28T10:13:20

In episode 63 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast, Jill and Chris discuss workout challenges while away from home care-giving. We found some ways to get some strength training without tradit...

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Improving as an Endurance Athlete: Jess Elliott from 2020-07-14T15:07:04

Jill and Chris talk with Jess Elliott, owner of TAG Performance, a Sports Performance Coaching & Education company, located in Boulder, Colorado. Angie Ridgel and Pam Semanik, who talked about <...

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Living the Keto Lifestyle with Daisy Brackenhall from 2020-06-23T13:42:02

In episode 61, Jill and Chris talk with Daisy Brackenhall, also known as the Keto Woman. She is a delightful person who is extremely knowledgeable about living the keto lifestyle.

Daisy i...

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Tai Chi&Qigong with Nancy Gardner from 2020-06-09T13:14:54

In episode 60, Jill and Chris talk with Nancy Gardner a certified instructor of Qigong, Tai Chi and other martial arts.

Nancy is all about movement. And she LOVES to move... her body and ...

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The Perfect Balance with Pam Sherman from 2020-05-26T12:18:28

In episode 59 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast, Jill and Chris talk with wellness specialist Pam Sherman about she stays fit and strong and how she helps others become fit and strong.

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Intermittent Fasting with Gin Stephens from 2020-05-12T13:05:36

In episode 58 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast, Jill and Chris interview Gin Stephens about her experiences with intermittent fasting.

Gin Stephens has been living the intermittent...

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Improve Your Healthy Immune System with Dr. Victoria Shaw from 2020-04-28T13:57:34

In Episode #57, Jill and Chris talk with Dr. Victoria Shaw about self care to help you improve your healthy immune system, which is particularly timely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

She h...

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Staying Fit and Strong in Isolation from 2020-04-14T12:40:23

Jill McCauslin and Chris Brown in Staying Fit and Strong in Isolation - Episode 56

We’re still in the stay-at-home program due to the Covid-19 virus, so we thought we’d check in with our ...

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Emotional Eating During the COVID-19 Crisis with Cassie Christopher from 2020-04-07T14:00:48

In Episode 55 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50, Chris and Jill speak with guest expert Cassie Christopher about emotional eating during COVID-19.

She is a Registered Dietitian who has help...

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Healthy Benefits of Orthopedic Massage with Joanne Hagy from 2020-03-24T13:00:34

In episode 54 Jill and Chris interview Joanne Hagy, a licensed massage therapist, about the healthy benefits of orthopedic massage.

Joanne is the owner of Orthopedic Massage and Wellness ...

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Veggie Delight - Exploring Bitter Greens, Dressings and Soup Recipes from 2020-03-10T15:30:16

In episode #53 of Fit Strong Women Over 50, Chris Brown and Jill McCauslin discuss various ways of getting more vegetables into their meals every day.

Some of the recipes that we discusse...

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Sustaining Weight Loss using Vegan Eating&Intermittent Fasting from 2020-02-25T13:45:04

In episode #52, Dawn Maloney is interviewed about sustaining her weight loss. Dawn is wife, mother, realtor, and mostly vegan intermittent faster.

With 130 pounds fluctuation between her ...

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On The Ball with Tennis Expert Gyata Stormon from 2020-02-11T15:53:51

In episode 51 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast, Chris and Jill continue to explore the different ways that women over 50 find to be fit and strong. In this episode, they talk with Gyata S...

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Getting and Staying Fit After 50 from 2020-01-28T13:00

In episode #50, Jill and Chris discuss what it takes to stay fit and strong after 50. We talk about eating habits, exercise routines and finding the motivation to get and stay fit.

In thi...

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Fighting Processed Food Addiction with Dr. Joan Ifland from 2020-01-14T14:54:01

In Episode 49, Jill and Chris interview Dr. Joan Ifland, a processed food addiction expert. Dr. Ifland has been creating breakthroughs in recovery from food addiction since 1999, when her first ...

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Fit Strong Women in 2019 from 2019-12-24T15:38:37

In episode 48, Jill and Chris review the past year. Both the challenges and successes of 2019 - training, recovery, eating, mental game and plans for next year.

Some of the points of disc...

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Tap Dancing to Fitness from 2019-12-10T15:03:27

Tap Dancing to Fitness Episode #47 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 Podcast

Jill and Chris discuss life changes after 50 with Lois Krebs and how she keeps fit with tap dancing. Lo...

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Eating Healthy During the Holidays from 2019-11-26T15:37:24

In Episode 46, Jill and Chris discuss the importance of protein for women over 50. Part of this podcast is from an earlier recording with personal trainer, Brian Kennell. We also discuss the cha...

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Adventure Travels with Denise Wakeman from 2019-11-12T13:48:03

In episode 45, Chris and Jill talk about adventure travels with Denise Wakeman. They discuss her travels, how she trains for adventure, and how she began her business, Globetrotting Adventure Tr...

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Performance Training with Master Women Athletes from 2019-10-22T15:26:43

In episode #44, Chris and Jill interview Angie Ridgel and Pam Semanik, the owners and coaches at Stelleri Performance Training, about increasing performance for women over 50.

Their award...

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Becoming a Distance Runner - A Conversation with Ellen Wisbar from 2019-10-08T13:07:45

In episode 43, Chris and Jill talk with Ellen Wisbar, a CPA who started building her running distance over the past year.

Ellen Wisbar grew up on the west side of Cleveland Ohio and has a...

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Depression Hates a Moving Target with Author Nita Sweeney from 2019-09-24T10:00

In episode 42, Chris and Jill talk to Nita Sweeney, the author of Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink. Nita Sweeney is a wr...

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Healthy Eating, Shopping and Meal Prep with Health Coach Beth Kaczmar from 2019-09-10T13:24:52

In episode 41, Jill and Chris talk with Health Coach Beth Kaczmar about healthy eating, grocery shopping and meal prep ideas.

She holds a bachelor's degree from University of Akron in Nut...

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Accountability and Consistency Equals Success from 2019-08-26T21:18:33

In episode 40, Jill and Chris talk with Kai Boyer, a Certified Master Trainer in Orange County in southern California.

Kai competed in tennis both in college and professionally. When she ...

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Releasing Stress with Tapping - Energy Psychologist Holly Timberlake from 2019-08-13T14:18:59

In episode 39 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast, Chris and Jill talk with Holly Timberlake, PhD about being healthy mentally as we age. Holly is a Licensed Psychologist who practices as a ...

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Protein Bars of 2019 from 2019-07-23T12:49:55

In episode #38 of Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast, Jill and Chris compare 11 popular Protein Bars with protein, carbs, fiber and of course taste.

Find out which ones we liked the best......

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Ask Chef Laura Campbell from 2019-07-09T14:02:58

In episode 37 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast, Jill and Chris interview Laura Campbell, a chef educator and lecturer in Cleveland Ohio.

We talk with her about our food system, tea...

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Health at Every Size with Erica Leon from 2019-06-25T16:23:35

What does it mean to have health at every size? In episode 36 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 Podcast, Chris Brown and Jill McCauslin talk with Erica Leon about body image, intuitive eating, and...

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Inspiration, Motivation and Discipline from 2019-06-11T12:19:40

In episode 35 of the Fit, Strong Women Over 50 podcast for the Becoming Elli community, Jill and Chris discuss inspiration, motivation and discipline.

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Improving Health with Training, Sleep and Omega 3s from 2019-05-28T15:40:15

In episode 34 of the Fit, Strong Women Over 50 podcast for the Becoming Elli community, Jill and Chris discuss a variety of ways to improve their health. They discuss their spring training has g...

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Becoming a Triathlete After Retirement - Linda Brooks from 2019-05-13T22:15:51

In episode 33, Jill and Chris talk with Linda Brooks, a woman who became active after she retired from her work as a medical transcriptionist and who now competes in triathlons.

She start...

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Tap Into Your True Strength with Tammy Wise from 2019-04-23T11:14:36

In episode 32 Jill and Chris interview Tammy Wise, a Mind-Body Fitness Expert.  She is a Broadway dancer turned Tao minister.

In today's Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast:

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Running and Staying Healthy with Wendy Rivard from 2019-04-09T13:40:20

In episode 31, Jill and Chris talk with Wendy Rivard, author of the Taking The Long Way Home blog, about her fitness journey.

Wendy has been a runner for most of her adult life. She is a ...

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Improving Fitness Through Spinning with Sherry Chlysta from 2019-03-26T10:00

In episode 30 of the Fit Strong Women over 50 podcast for the Becoming Elli community, Chris and Jill discuss improving fitness through spinning with Sherry Chylsta. They talk about the basics o...

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Hormone Health for Women Over 50 - Jeannie Beaudin from 2019-03-12T10:46:40

Fit Strong Women Over 50 Podcast Episode #29

In Episode #29 of Fit Strong Women Over 50, Jill and Chris interview Jeannie Beaudin, a recently retired pharmacist who specialized i...

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Using Triathlons to Overcome Adversity: Diana Woolf from 2019-02-26T12:30

In episode 28 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 Podcast, Jill and Chris talk with Diana Woolf about how she overcame PTSD, resulting from years in the fire service and how that motivated her to tr...

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How to Crave Healthy Foods&Stop Dieting - Melanie Jatsek from 2019-02-12T14:29:54

In Podcast # 27, Jill McCauslin and Chris Brown interview Melanie Jatsek, a registered dietitian nutritionist who broke free from the dieting trap.

Melanie holds a Bachelor’s of Science i...

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Group Exercise Instructor Diane Reuther from 2019-01-22T17:13:55

Group Exercise Instructor Diane Reuther talks with the Becoming Elli cohosts, Jill McCauslin and Chris Brown, about being fit as a woman over 50.

Diane has been a group exercise instructo...

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Setting Goals for the New Year from 2019-01-08T12:25:23

Jill McCauslin and Chris Brown discuss their intentions for 2019 for exercise, healthy eating and mental focus.

During episode 25 of the Fit, Strong Women Over 50 Podcast they discuss: Listen

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Reflections on 2018 with Diane Berkley and Juel Fitzgerald from 2018-12-17T20:09:41

In podcast episode #24, Jill and Chris reflect on 2018. They talk with amazing women from epi...

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Eat Well to Live Well with Heather Lentz from 2018-12-11T11:51:10

In episode #23, Jill McCauslin and Chris Brown talk with Heather Lentz about her opinions about food, diets, her roles as a health coach and director of wellness at at a well-respected green gro...

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Inspirational Messages with Vicki Prussak from 2018-11-27T15:40:02

Chris and Jill talk with Vicki Prussak in episode 22 of the Fit, Strong Women over 50 Podcast for the Becoming Elli community.  Vicki is a life-long learner, the eternal optimist, a certified we...

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Coping with Holiday Stress with Marsha Friedman from 2018-11-13T15:00

In episode #21 of the Becoming Elli community podcast for fit, strong women over 50, Jill and Chris interview Marsha Friedman, a Leadership and Personal Development Coach who is passionate about...

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Janet Palcko - Pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago from 2018-10-23T15:14:50

In episode 20 of the Becoming Elli Podcast, Jill and Chris talk with Janet Palcko about her incredible journey through France and Spain on the Camino de Santiago. Janet hiked over 800 kilometers...

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How We Ran a Half Marathon from 2018-10-09T13:50:14

In podcast episode number 19 of Becoming Elli, Jill and Chris discuss how they ran a half marathon. Today's podcast covers their thoughts and feelings before, during and after the 13.1 challenge...

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Staying Fit through Running with Loretta Harland from 2018-09-25T15:17:48

Loretta Harland has completed 21 marathons, qualified twice for Boston and was on a winning 8-person relay team (all women) for the Burning River 100.

"Being fit and feeling healthy means...

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Pros and Cons of The Elliptical from 2018-09-10T18:14:48

Is the Elliptical a good workout for women over 50? Elliptical controversy was started in Listen

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Maintain Weight Loss and Health Through Food with Karen Parrott from 2018-08-28T16:46:52

In today’s podcast, Chris and Jill talk with Karen Parrott, a popular blogger who writes about her weight loss journey and maintaining her weight loss. You can find her blog at Listen

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Health Coach, Personal Trainer, and All-Around Athlete Stacy Rhea from 2018-08-14T15:39:24

In this podcast, Chris and Jill discuss the 150-mile bike ride Chris rode this summer and their training efforts over the summer. They also talk with Stacy Rhea, a health coach and personal trai...

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Getting Past the Negative Voices - Women over 50 Becoming Elli from 2018-07-24T14:41:18

Are you ever just not “feeling it?” Struggle to stay positive? Ever had a time when the negative voices leave you with excuses and faulty reasoning?

Perhaps a well-meaning comment hit you...

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Healthy Eating for Women Over 50 with Nutrition Expert Becca DeVenzio from 2018-07-10T18:08:47

What is Healthy Eating? In today's Becoming Elli Podcast for fit strong women over 50 Jill and Chris talk with nutrition expert Becca DeVenzio.

Becca is extremely passionate about helping...

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Improving Balance and Mobility with Jill Rango from 2018-06-26T16:58:18

Jill and Chris talk with Jill Rango, a balance and mobility expert, on Episode 12 of the Becoming Elli Podcast.

She is "Fall Proof" certified instructor from the Center for Successful Agi...

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Cleveland Half Marathon Race Recap from 2018-06-12T14:53:07

In Podcast #11 of Becoming Elli, Jill and Chris share their experiences with the Cleveland Half Marathon. Running 13.1 miles with less training than they would have liked, Jill and Chris found t...

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How Nancy Jasperse Lost Over 150 Pounds and Kept It Off for Two Years from 2018-05-22T12:32:42

How Nancy Jasperse lost over 150 pounds and has kept it off for 2 Years

“Love Yourself more. Love yourself more to take care of yourself before others.”

“My mother’s death scared m...

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Interview with Melanie Hinde - Getting Healthy from 2018-05-08T12:43:57

Melanie Hinde quit smoking and lost weight following a major health issue. In Episode #9 of Becoming Elli, Melanie joins Jill and Chris to discuss her journey to health and fitness.

While...

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Walking Inspiration - Juel Fitzgerald from 2018-04-24T10:27:07

In Episode 8 of the Becoming Elli podcast, we interview Juel Fitzgerald. This is one of the most inspiring podcasts that we've done so far.

In 2008, Juel Fitzgerald lost over 50 pounds an...

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Diane's Workout Secrets: An Everyday Woman Shares What She Has Learned from 2018-04-10T10:00

A few years ago Diane Berkley decided to see how strong and fit she could become.

Diane is an everyday woman who works a lot of hours at her job, has children and grandchildren, and is ac...

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Taking Care of Yourself When You are Taking Care of Others from 2018-03-27T13:00

In podcast #6 “Taking Care of Yourself, When You are Taking Care of Others”, Jill and Chris discuss ideas and strategies to keep eating healthy foods and squeezing in exercise when it is really ...

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Healthy, Fit and Active - Interview with Brian Kennell from 2018-03-13T12:14:54

In episode #5 of Becoming Elli, Jill and Chris talk with personal trainer and business owner,  Brian Kennell about:

  • Muscle Mass
  • Interval Training
  • Strength Building...

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Personal Trainer and Gym Owner – Brenda O’Hara from 2018-02-27T14:00

In podcast #4 of Becoming Elli, we talk with Brenda O'Hara, gym owner and personal trainer.  Brenda started gymnastics when she was five years old and competed at a high level for 15 years. She ...

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Turning 50 and Getting Fit from 2018-02-13T22:42:33

Turning 50 and Getting Fit 

In episode 3 of the Becoming Elli Podcast, Chris and Jill discuss how they lost weight, got into working out and what they did when they started. They...

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Meet The Hosts of the Becoming Elli Podcast from 2018-02-02T17:41:10

Episode number 2 of the Becoming Elli podcast introduces Chris Brown and Jill McCauslin, the hosts and publishers of Becoming Elli - where women over 50 inspire each other to become fit and stro...

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Interview with Personal Trainer Maria Stadelman from 2018-01-26T00:20:22

Welcome to the first episode of the Becoming Elli Podcast – where women over 50 inspire each other to become fit and strong.

In this first episode of the Becoming Elli po...

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