Ep.157 Stop Shrinking, Start Leading: The Midlife Wellness Wake-Up Call

Feeling like you’re doing everything right—but still not feeling like yourself?

This episode of Asking for a Friend is sponsored by Better Help - https://betterhelp.com/askingforafriend

In this powerful episode of Asking for a Friend, I’m joined by Courtney Townley—health coach, creator of the Grace & Grit podcast, and a fierce advocate for midlife women ready to ditch diet culture and reclaim their power.

Courtney breaks down why the outdated “eat less, move more” advice is failing women over 40—and what to do instead. With a background as a professional dancer turned wellness expert, she shares how true health in midlife has less to do with restriction and more to do with self-leadership, resilience, and rewriting the rules that were never made with us in mind.

We dive into:
 💥 Why your hormones and stress response are shifting (and how to adapt)
 💥 What self-leadership really means—and how it changes everything
 💥 How to stop outsourcing your health and start leading from within

This isn’t another plan to follow. It’s a mindset shift—and it’s exactly what you’ve been craving.

🎧 Hit play to hear the conversation that just might change how you think about health—for good.

You can find Courtney Townley at https://graceandgrit.com/

Look for her book launching in November 2025! The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Deep Health and Happiness

This episode of Asking for a Friend is sponsored by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://betterhelp.com/askingforafriend

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If you’re doing “all the right things” and still feel stuck, it may be time to look deeper. I’ve partnered with EllieMD, a trusted telehealth platform offering modern solutions for women in midlife—including micro-dosed GLP-1 peptide therapy—to support metabolic health and longevity. https://elliemd.com/michelefolan

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