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In this empowering episode, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon sits down with the incredible mother-daughter duo, Michelle and Joan MacDonald, to share the blueprint for radical physical transformation at any age. Joan, who began her journey nearing 71 years old, proves it's never too late, while coach Michelle, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), cuts through the noise on training, nutrition, and mindset.
They tackle deeply personal topics, including Michelle's 15-year struggle with a severe eating disorder and the shame that surrounds women's health. This is a must-watch to learn the non-negotiable pillars for building a strong, resilient, and healthy body, no matter your starting point.
Michelle MacDonald is a trailblazer in the global movement to redefine aging and female
empowerment through strength. As the founder of The Wonderwomen, a world-class coaching
brand built on her signature methodology, The Fitness Model Blueprint™, Michelle has
transformed thousands of women—inside and out—with evidence-based strategies that merge
mindset, muscle, and metabolic mastery.
Joan MacDonald (Fitness Icon and Mother)
At 70, Joan MacDonald was getting winded walking up a flight of stairs and now, at 74, she is doing weighted pull-ups and 200 lb hip thrusts.
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Chapters:
0:00 - The ED Crisis: Michelle’s 15-Year Battle & Recovery
2:04 - Joan Started Lifting at 71: Debunking the Age Myth
6:16 - Pillars of Transformation: Mindset, Sleep, Food
8:52 - Finding Your "Why": Aesthetics vs. Longevity
12:01 - Why Strength Training Must Come First
14:28 - Grittiness: The Secret to Joan's Radical Success
24:54 - Hard Truths: The "Nursing Home" Speech That Changed Joan's Life
26:47 - The Transformation Container: Non-Negotiables for Success
47:03 - Disordered Eating: When to Get Expert Therapy vs. Coaching
50:11 - GLP-1s and the "Food Noise" Solution
58:12 - 3 Essential Beginner Exercises (Joan's Choices)
1:04:22 - Strength Goals: The 3 Exercises a Strong 40-Year-Old Must Master
1:10:29 - The Hip Thrust: #1 Glute Builder and Muscle Mandate
1:14:09 - Training is a Skill: How to Prevent Injury
1:19:11 - Core Strength: Why Glutes and Abs Prevent Falls
1:33:37 - Training the Individual: Why Age Doesn't Matter
1:37:29 - Nutrition Blueprint: Protein First for Satiety and Adherence
Find Michelle at:
https://www.instagram.com/yourhealthyhedonista/
http://MichelleMacdonaldOfficial.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wonder-women-official/id1677831398
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https://www.trainwithjoanofficial.com
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