Episode Summary:

In this episode, I’m joined by Shannon Johanson, owner of Lady Warrior, for a powerful conversation about navigating perimenopause and menopause with strength, knowledge, and grace.

When I first launched this podcast, I planned to focus mainly on fitness and nutrition — but it’s become so much more. We’re now talking about reinvention, confidence, and embracing the Midlife Women Aesthetic — and today’s episode is the perfect example of that evolution.

Shannon opens up about her personal journey, from feeling confused and frustrated by perimenopause symptoms to finding her power through holistic health, smart training, and mindset shifts. We talk about what it really means to work with your hormones (not against them), why so many women feel like they’re “broken” in midlife, and how we can flip that narrative to one of empowerment and thriving.

What We Cover in This Episode:

✨ Shannon’s personal perimenopause story — and what finally clicked
✨ Why toughing it out isn’t the answer
✨ The myths and misconceptions keeping women stuck
✨ What it means to train and fuel with your hormones
✨ How Shannon’s Menocore program is helping women reclaim their strength
✨ Why thriving in midlife is messy, sweaty, and absolutely worth it

Connect with Shannon Johanson & Lady Warrior:

🌟 TikTok: @ladywarriorshannon
🌟 Instagram: @shannon_ladywarrior
🌟 Website: ladywarrior.com

Don’t Miss This Episode If You…

✅ Feel lost or frustrated in perimenopause or menopause
✅ Want real-talk (not fluff) on midlife health and fitness
✅ Are ready to take charge of your body and thrive — no matter what season you’re in

✨ Same podcast, new look — and we’re just getting started. Tune in, share with a friend, and let’s keep rewriting the midlife script together. 💛