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Redefining Strength Podcast
Hosted by Cori Lefkowith · EN
You train hard. You try to eat well. You stay disciplined. And yet progress slows. Energy drops. Fat loss stalls.
The Redefining Strength Podcast is for women who work hard on their health… but still feel like their body isn’t responding the way it used to.
Hosted by Cori Lefkowith, founder of Redefining Strength, this show helps you understand what’s actually happening inside your body — and what to do about it.
Cori is the creator of the STRONG System, used by over 10,000 women around the world to transform their bodies and build results that last.
Through real coaching insights and conversations with leading experts in women’s health, metabolism, and behavior change...each episode breaks down the science in a way that actually applies to real life.
Because the answer isn’t working harder. It’s learning how to work smarter so your effort finally creates the strength, energy, and confidence you’ve been chasing.
If you’re ready to stop starting over and start building a body you can count on, this podcast will help you get there.
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The Hidden Signs of Perimenopause (And How to Fix Your Hormones) | Dr. Amy Shah
Feb 2600:34:45Tap to summarizeThe Hidden Signs of Perimenopause (And How to Fix Your Hormones) | Dr. Amy ShahAre you feeling tired, struggling to recover from your workouts, or noticing changes in your body that you just can’t explain? You might be told it’s just a normal part of "getting older," but the truth is, hormonal shifts can actually start in your 30s!In this episode, I'm sitting down with Dr. Amy Shah to uncover the hidden signs of perimenopause that even doctors often miss. We dive deep into the powerful connection between your gut, brain, and hormones, and talk about why society's pressure for women to make themselves "smaller" is actually destroying our health.If you are ready to reclaim your energy and build true strength in midlife, Dr. Shah shares her incredibly simple "30-33 Framework" to help you overhaul your gut health and balance your hormones—without restrictive dieting.In this episode, we cover:The Mindset Shift: Why we need to stop shrinking ourselves and start getting STRONGER.Perimenopause Truths: Why hormone changes start way earlier than you think (and the symptoms to look out for).The 30-3-3 Framework: Dr. Shah’s exact science-backed protocol (Protein, Fiber, and Probiotics) to heal your gut.Circadian Rhythms: Why your gut bacteria crave sunlight and how modern technology is making us tired.The 7-Day Reset: How to start taking action today with small, 1% improvements.Connect with Dr. Amy Shah:Read her new book: Hormone Havoc (Available everywhere books are sold!)Website: amymdwellness.comInstagram & TikTok: @DrAmyShah
Transcribe →5 Truths to Build Muscle & Boost Metabolism After 40 (Stop Blaming Your Age!)
Feb 2400:12:43Tap to summarizeIf you’ve been blaming your age for muscle loss, weight gain, low energy, or a slower metabolism this episode is for you.In this video, I break down 5 powerful truths about aging strong through perimenopause and menopause, pulled directly from expert discussions with leading voices in women’s health.You’ll learn why building muscle is non-negotiable, how underfueling is sabotaging your metabolism, why sprint and power work matter more than you think, how gut health affects fat loss, and why prioritizing muscle even in fat loss phases is the real key to long-term results.If you want to look lean and defined and stay functionally strong for life, this is where to start.
Transcribe →Beyond Good vs. Bad Habits
Feb 1600:32:12Tap to summarizeWhat if the problem isn’t that your habits are “good” or “bad” but that they no longer fit who you are or where you’re going?In this episode, we unpack a more nuanced approach to habit change. Instead of chasing perfect routines or relying on willpower, we explore how to audit your habits with curiosity, adjust your environment, and build systems that actually support your current goals. We talk about identity, autonomy, and why habits should evolve as you do...plus how to recognize when something that once worked is now holding you back.If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or frustrated trying to force habits that don’t fit anymore, this conversation will help you rethink the process and rebuild with intention.
Transcribe →Stop Trying to Shrink! Being STRONG Is So Much Better Than Being Small (w/ Tara LaFerrara)
Feb 1200:46:37Tap to summarizeIf you feel like you’re working out seven days a week just to get smaller but you still don’t feel confident, energized, or powerful in your own skin...this episode is for you.The truth is, society has conditioned us to believe that "success" means shrinking. We’re told that if we aren’t exhausted after every workout, it doesn't count. But real, lasting transformation happens when you stop trying to disappear and start focusing on what you can build.In this episode of the Redefining Strength Podcast, I sit down with Tara LaFerrara. Tara is a premier fitness coach, creator of the Broads app, and an expert at helping women move away from the "all-or-nothing" mindset to build real strength and confidence.Together, we break down:The "Shrinking" Trap: Why success isn't measured by a number on the scale and how to shift your focus to taking up space.The HIIT Girly Phase: Why the "more is better" approach leads to burnout and how to transition to intentional lifting.Identity Shift: Why building a habit takes 60 days, but building an identity takes years and why most people stop too soon.The Challenge Gap: Why we stop challenging ourselves as we get older and how to regain the courage to be a beginner again.Filtering Information Overload: How to put blinders on when social media tells you there is only "one way" to train.The All-or-Nothing Solution: Practical strategies to win your day even when you can't get all ten things on your to-do list done.Under-Recovering vs. Overtraining: Why rest and deload weeks are actually the fast track to breaking through plateaus.If you’ve ever thought:“It only counts if I’m dripping in sweat and exhausted.”“I want to be strong, but I’m afraid of taking up too much space.”“I’m an all-or-nothing person; if I miss one workout, the whole week is ruined.”“I’ve built the habits, but I still don’t feel like I’ve changed who I am.”This episode is for you.Chapters:00:00 – Stop Trying to Shrink!01:50 – Leaving the "HIIT Girly" Mindset Behind 14:27 – Why We Struggle to Be Beginners as Adults 19:22 – Habit vs. Identity: The Real Timeline for Change 25:21 – Filtering the "Information Overload" of Social Media 31:52 – How to Finally Break the All-or-Nothing Cycle 37:23 – Why Recovery & Deloading Are Non-Negotiable
Transcribe →Better Daily Habits For Results That Last!
Mar 27, 202500:33:50Tap to summarizeSometimes you have to slow down to be able to speed up towards reaching those goals!Learn how taking a moment to pause between thought and action can help override automatic patterns and lead to more intentional decisions.Being more intentional with your daily habits can lead up to big results that last!The video version of this episode is live on youtube!
Transcribe →10 Reasons You Aren't Seeing Results
Mar 20, 202500:13:26Tap to summarizeTen reasons why you may not be seeing the results you desire in your health and fitness journey!The video version of this episode is live on youtube!
Transcribe →I SHOULD be in better shape
Mar 16, 202500:08:01Tap to summarizeI "SHOULD" be in better shape.SHOULDThat one word often sabotages the mindset changes we need to make and habit actions we need to take.“I “should” be further along.”Only makes us frustrated and feel broken and like a failure. It doesn’t help us learn or want to make more changes.“I “should” workout 6 days a week.” “I “should” track my macros.”Ideals are fabulous. But if you can’t do them? We often do NOTHING.We need to, as one of my fabulous coaches says “Stop SHOULDING all over ourselves.”Because when we say all the things that SHOULD be happening, we don’t focus on what we actually CAN do.SHOULD prevents us from making a change. I’d encourage you right now to even ask, “Why SHOULD you do this? Why SHOULD you be further along?”Because so often we never really ask this important question.And when we do, we pause to assess what we are actually doing and what we need to move forward. The mindsets we CAN shift and the actions we CAN take.That’s why in this video I want to share 3 steps you can take TODAY to honestly create an action plan to move forward toward your goals.The video version of this episode is live on youtube!
Transcribe →Why Willpower Won’t Help You (And What To Do Instead)
Mar 13, 202500:21:28Tap to summarizeUncover the importance of creating a sustainable health and fitness routine that fits one's current life stage and priorities. While realizing the significance of starting small, understanding one's deeper motivations, and making incremental changes that lead to long-term success is the first place to start!The video version of this episode is live on youtube!
Transcribe →Expectations VS Reality
Mar 6, 202500:04:12Tap to summarizeUnrealistic expectations can lead to frustration and emotional sabotage!While we can set goals, we cannot control the exact rate of progress. Instead, focus on controllable actions such as diet, exercise, and sleep routines to help drive success. By setting realistic expectations based on actions within our control, we can build momentum and ultimately achieve our desired outcomes.The video version of this episode is live on youtube!
Transcribe →FIX 93% Of Your Problems With 4 Diet Changes
Mar 3, 202500:09:11Tap to summarizeThe changes we least want to make are the ones we need the most.And often we already know the answer to the question of “What diet changes do I need to make to see results?”…we just need to be REMINDED of what to do. We need to be reminded to take our ego out of the equation and go back to basics. Any eating We need to be reminded to Suck It Up Buttercup and do the hard habits that lead to results. That’s why I’m going to start by telling you the change you need to make the most but will most want to avoid, and probably have even listed out tons reasons not to do like…It’s restrictiveI don’t want to be obsessiveIt’s too time consumingIt’s too hardI can’t because I cook freshI can’t because I eat out and travelI can’t because I have a familyI can’t because…You can probably come up with 100s of reasons why you don’t need to do this and shouldn’t have to…But guess what?All of those reasons haven’t moved you forward toward your goals. They’ve held you back from making the change you need the most to see your hard work in the gym and your “healthy” diet paying off in the fat loss and muscle gains you want…Let's look at 4 diet changes that will FIX 93% of your problemsThe video version of this episode is live on youtube!
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