Midlife Mayhem

Midlife Mayhem

Welcome to Midlife Mayhem, where we embark on an empowering journey through the world of midlife body composition transformation. In this space, we challenge the misconceptions surrounding aging and redefine what’s possible for those navigating the exhilarating terrain of midlife and beyond. Join me as we explore the science, mindset shifts, and practical strategies that can help you sculpt the body of your dreams, proving that age is no barrier to achieving peak vitality and confidence. Whether you’re seeking to shed excess weight, gain lean muscle, or simply feel more vibrant, this podcast is your trusted companion in the pursuit of a healthier, stronger, and more resilient you. Welcome to a new era of limitless possibilities in midlife body transformation. ”Hi I’m Joanne, and I have been coaching body composition for over 30 years. I’ve worked with household names that you know, and I have worked with thousands of people in my group coaching programs. I was a pro bodybuilder in the 90’s with a top 10 physique in the world, but I only knew how to be in shape and out of shape. That frustration led me on a fascinating path of self-study where I found all the answers I could have asked for and more. But I had to dig for the answers, and I have my own ideas on why those answers are not mainstream and why the weight loss industry fails you, but I will save that for a Midlife Mayhem episode. Author of ”When Calories & Cardio Don’t Cut It”New podcast weblog

Episodes

September 26, 2025 31 mins
What Your Waist Is Really Telling You (Midlife Mayhem)

Episode summary Your waist isn’t just “aesthetic”—it’s a metabolic dashboard. In this episode, Joanne breaks down why central fat (especially visceral fat) screams insulin resistance, tanks testosterone in men, drives unfavorable estrogen dynamics in women, and turns up the dial on inflammation, fatty liver, and long-term disease risk. You’ll learn simple ways to measure risk a...

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    👉 Mastering Midlife starts this Sunday! This is my most in-depth program of the year, and inside we’ll cover everything from hormones to metabolism to why weight loss feels harder in midlife. In this episode, I’ll also give you a sneak peek into one of our topics: plateaus—why they happen, and what to do when your body stalls. If you’re ready to finally understand your body in midlife (instead of fighting it), join us at www.midli...

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    Episode Title: Why the WHI Study Still Misguides Midlife Women + Why Birth Control Isn’t Hormone Therapy

    Episode Overview

    Mastering Midlife starts on SUNDAY (Sept 21) www.midlifemonth.com

     

    In this episode of Midlife Mayhem, Joanne Lee Cornish breaks down one of the most damaging studies in women’s health history—the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI)—and explains how its flawed design still shapes the way doctors approach hormone rep...

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    Welcome to Midlife Mayhem! For the first time, I’m not just talking to you through your headphones — I’m also filming this for YouTube. So if you’d rather see me chatting through today’s episode, head over to (joanne lee cornish)  my YouTube channel. 

    Today, I want to share some of the lesser-known supplement pairings I personally use and keep on hand. These aren’t your typical multivitamins or fish oils — they’re unique stacks tha...

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    Recorded: September 6 (rainy morning in Idaho 🌧️) Host: Joanne Lee Cornish Theme: Cutting through the “too simple” and the “too complex” to the useful middle—so you actually know what to do and why it works.

    Why this episode matters

    There’s a giant gap in health education: on one side, fluffy tips (“eat healthy fats!”); on the other, firehose-science that sounds impressive but leaves you asking, …now what? This episode lives in th...

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    Show Notes – Midlife Mayhem Podcast

    Episode Type: Venting / Educational Rant Program Mentioned: Mastering Midlife (Sept 21 – Nov 1) → www.midlifemonth.com

    🎙️ Episode Overview

    In this episode, Joanne takes aim at a recent Telegraph article that claimed you can lose weight without losing muscle by following outdated and misleading advice. From the laughably low protein recommendations (45g/day for women) to the suggestion that ligh...

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    Midlife Mayhem – August 27, 2025

    SLU-PP-332, 5-Amino-1MQ, and the Truth About Midlife Muscle & Fat

    Hey friends, welcome back to Midlife Mayhem! I’ve just returned from a whirlwind trip through England and Greece—a mix of family remembrance, laughter, tears, chaos, and joy. I’m running on jet lag fumes, but I wanted to sit down and share something important with you today: two breakthrough compounds that could be absolute game-c...

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    We tend to think of the liver as “the detox organ.” We imagine green juice cleanses, detox teas, and vague ideas about “flushing toxins.” But your liver is so much more than that — it’s a powerhouse that affects every aspect of your body composition, from how much fat you store to how much energy you have.

    And while the liver is incredibly resilient (it can literally regrow after being partially removed), modern lifestyles are push...

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    We’ve all heard the term GMO — genetically modified organisms — and most of us know it’s controversial. But there’s a newer, slicker technology making its way into our food supply that’s flying under the radar: gene editing. It’s marketed as “natural,” it’s not always labeled, and it’s already on supermarket shelves. The problem? Most consumers have no idea it’s there… or what it could mean for our health.

    In this episode, I pull b...

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    July 31, 2025 22 mins

    If you’ve ever left Starbucks feeling bloated, sluggish, or… ahem… blocked up for days, you’re not imagining things. In this episode, I dive deep into why Starbucks hits your gut differently than your local coffee shop. From dark roasted beans and ultra-pasteurized milk to highly processed plant-based alternatives and the whole A1 vs A2 milk debate, I break down exactly what’s going on — and why it matters for your digestion, energ...

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    If you’ve hit a plateau with your workouts… if you're gaining fat despite training hard… or if you're feeling constantly tired and inflamed, your bloodwork might have the answers.

    In this episode, we dive into:

    • What the DHEA-to-cortisol ratio really tells you about stress, recovery, and resilience

    • The exact numbers you want to see (with examples)

    • Key blood markers like CK, AST, LDH, CRP, and what they reveal about muscle ...

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    July 21, 2025 38 mins

    Midlife Mayhem Podcast – Episode Title: "Midlife Thermostat: Why You're Sweating, Freezing, and Waking Up at 3 A.M."

    Hosted by: Joanne Lee Cornish

    🎙️ Episode Summary:

    In this packed episode, Joanne tackles one of the most frustrating but misunderstood midlife symptoms: temperature dysregulation. Whether you're a woman waking up drenched in sweat or a man with freezing hands and sleepless nights, your body's thermostat might be wo...

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    I have been meaning to do this podcast for months!

    And although I am talking about men and testosterone, ladies please pay attention. Too many men are suffering in silence as their version of menopause (Andropause) is sneaky and subtle and often dismissed.

     

    Testosterone isn't just about muscle or libido — it's the foundation of a man’s vitality, strength, confidence, and health. But what happens when it starts to decline… and how ...

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    July 5, 2025 37 mins

    🔥 JULY 4TH FLASH DEAL – ENDS MONDAY! Buy 1 bottle of 5-Amino-1MQ and get the 2nd for $100 – that’s a $39 savings! 🧬 Boost fat loss, protect muscle, and optimize your body’s performance. 👉 Use code JULY4 at checkout at www.5amino.com Expires Monday at noon (MST) – don’t miss it!

    This episode is bold, necessary, and deeply personal.

    We’re diving into the truth about HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) and HGH (Human Growth Hormone)...

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    Tight28 Starts This Sunday!

    This 28-day program is all about reclaiming food quality, reducing inflammation, and resetting your understanding of nourishment. It’s soy-, dairy-, gluten-, and added sugar–free. Learn more at www.tight28.com

    🎙️ Episode Overview

    In this episode, Joanne breaks down the two dominant eating models:

    • Homeostatic Eating: eating driven by biological hunger cues

    • Hedonic Eating: eating driven by pleasu...

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    🎙️ Midlife Mayhem Show Notes: Zonulin & Leaky Gut — Why You Can’t Not Be Affected

    📆 Tight28 starts July 6–August 2! Enjoy your gluten-filled 4th of July… then join us for 28 days of discovery, education, and possibly the biggest physical and mental relief you didn’t know you needed. 👉 Tight28.com

    🔬 Episode Topic: Zonulin – The Gatekeeper of Your Gut (And Why You’re Not Immune)

    In today’s episode, we’re getting real about z...

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    June 22, 2025 29 mins

    Tight28 starts July 6 — only offered once a year in LIVE format. This isn’t a gut reset or an elimination diet. It’s a discovery program for anyone who knows they don’t feel as great as they could. Join now → WWW.TIGHT28.COM

    💥 Episode Overview:

    In this episode, Joanne takes a deep dive into a topic that's rarely discussed but highly impactful: histamine intolerance. Often mistaken for allergies or hormone issues, histamine overlo...

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    💥 Feeling Swollen, Tired, or Frustrated With Your Progress?

    Join me for Tight28, starting July 6th – a deep dive into food sensitivities, inflammation, and organ health that could be the missing link in your journey to looking and feeling your absolute best.

    Tight28 isn’t just a meal plan. It’s 28 days of discovery – uncovering how certain foods may be silently sabotaging your health, comfort, and body composition. This is the onl...

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    🔥 First, a Quick Heads-Up…

    Tight28 is back July 6–August 2! If you’ve been feeling "okay, but not great," this program is for you. Tight28 dives into advanced topics like food sensitivities, inflammation, organ health, and how those invisible issues affect your weight, energy, bloating, joint pain, and even your mood—especially if you think you’re doing everything right.

    💡 This is the only live round of Tight28 in 2025—and for so...

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    Tight28 starts July 6! This 28-day advanced program eliminates dairy, gluten, soy, and added sugar to reset your system, reduce inflammation, and finally move the needle on progress stalls. Learn more at 👉 www.tight28.com

    In this thought-provoking episode of Mastering Midlife, Joanne Lee Cornish connects three powerful studies that shine a light on the psychological, metabolic, and societal complexities around food, dieting, and ...

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