In this powerful and practical episode, I am joined with fitness expert and Menopause Coach Unni Greene Feder, a former competitive figure skater, author, and mother of four who has helped thousands transform their relationship with fitness and their bodies. Unni shares her journey of reinvention after major life changes and breaks down how strength training, nutrition, and mindset can support you through aging, menopause, divorce, overwhelm, and identity shifts. Let’s get started! In this episode… Why strength training is essential during life transitions How lifting weights impacts hormones, inflammation, metabolism, and confidence The truth about eating “more” to lose fat and build lean mass How to approach menopause and midlife shifts with clarity instead of fear Daily rituals to help you feel strong, radiant, and calm How fitness helps you regain control and redefine your identity Quotes “I always sought to surround myself with women who were older than me because I wanted their wisdom.” - Nikki Spo “It shouldn’t be more stressful to handle stress.” - Unni Greene Feder If you’re not important to yourself and you don’t hold yourself in high esteem, why do you expect others to respect you and hold you in high esteem.” - Unni Greene Feder Timestamps: 0:00 - 3:35 | Intro 3:35 - 8:15 | Unni’s background 8:15 - 11:00 | Transitions 11:00 - 13:35 | Male vs. female trainers 13:35 - 14:50 | Women wisdom 14:40 - 19:00 | Coaching women in different phases 19:00 - 28:55 | Women having the permission to evolve over time 28:55 - 35:15 | Self-pity 35:35 - 38:55 | Feeling emotions rather than feeling nothing 38:55 - 51:45 | Body mechanics & body awareness 51:45 - 57:45 | Brain health 57:45 - 1:01:10 | Tangible everyday steps to get to the space of strong, calm, & radiant 1:01:10 - 1:04:40 | Self-care 1:04:40 - 1:07:20 | Admirable women 1:07:20 - 1:07:50 | What it means to Unni to become her 1:07:50 - 1:10:35 | Outro – SANA SKIN STUDIO is my #1 go-to spot for self-care. My favorite facial is the Super Glow, and you can get $25 off of your first facial when you book at www.sanaskinstudio.com with my code NIKKISPOGLOW. Connect with Unni Greene Feder https://unnifit.com/ / Eat More to Lose More @unnigreene Connect with Nikki www.nikkispo.com @nikkisappspo / @wearebecoming_her Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
