The Flipping 50 Show

Debra Atkinson has been doing this show since 2014 and recently crossed 985 episodes, making it one of the longest-running fitness podcasts aimed specifically at women in menopause and beyond. That kind of longevity tells you something about the quality. The focus is squarely on exercise science and nutrition, but everything is filtered through what actually works for women's bodies after 50 rather than recycled advice from generic fitness culture. Debra has a background in exercise physiology and she brings the research receipts, but she translates complex studies into plain language without dumbing anything down. Episodes release twice a week and typically run 20-30 minutes, which makes them perfect for a quick listen during a workout or morning walk. She covers everything from strength training protocols and proper form cues to hormone-friendly meal planning to the science behind why what worked at 30 absolutely does not work at 55. The show carries a 4.5 rating from over 420 reviews on Apple Podcasts, and listeners particularly appreciate that Debra avoids the supplement-hawking and MLM pitches that plague so many wellness podcasts aimed at this demographic. She does have her own coaching programs, but the free podcast content is genuinely useful and actionable on its own. Her interviewing style with guest experts is notably strong -- she asks real follow-up questions that show she actually understands the material and can push back when needed. This is the podcast for women who want specific, evidence-based fitness guidance rather than generic wellness platitudes wrapped in inspirational quotes.