Are women being sold a myth about fitness during menopause?

Michelle MacDonald sits down with Dr. Allan Bacon—a former surgeon turned physique coach—for a frank, science-backed conversation on women’s health and fitness, the damaging fads targeting midlife women, and the importance of cultivating a healthy mindset over quick fixes.

They explore the psychological traps of crash diets, the false promises of hormone-focused programs, and the influence of social media pseudoscience.

Dr. Bacon breaks down how personal growth comes from evidence-based training, not magical shortcuts, and offers empowering truths about body composition, strength training, and navigating menopause with resilience and logic.

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WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

0:38 Why Smart Women Fall for Fitness Fads

3:14 Menopause Marketing A Feeding Frenzy

11:44 Just Lift Heavy The Most Misleading Advice

13:29 Do Men and Women Build Muscle the Same

20:32 Age-Related Muscle Loss What's Really Happening

28:22 Women Are Not Large Mice

32:39 The SWAN Study Hope for Midlife Women

GUEST: DR. ALLAN BACON, DDS, CPT, PBC, USAPL-CC, CNC, PN1

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