The Unbreakable Podcast27 Okt 2025

Bodybuilding & Business Ep.1: Menopause, Metabolism & Making It Work

Welcome to Bodybuilding & Business.

Our new Unbreakable series where physique meets real life.

In Episode 1, Kait sits down with trainer, posing coach, and competition pro Kristina Newson of Newova Fitness to talk about what actually works for women navigating perimenopause/menopause, low energy, “no time to cook,” and long-standing habits… while still building strength, confidence, and muscle.

What we cover:

How perimenopause can change motivation, recovery, hair/skin, and fat lossHabit rewiring for the “box of crackers after work” problem

Why short commitments don’t build real habits (and what does)

Coaching with compassion (accountability without shame)

Sleep hygiene, cortisol, and why recovery is the real growth hack

The truth about “I don’t want to get bulky” and building mature muscle

Off-season fuel vs. stage leanness (and why the scale isn’t the whole story)

Busy moms, full schedules, and sustainable nutrition that isn’t all-or-nothing

Guest:Kristina Newson - Personal Trainer • Posing Coach • Competition Specialist

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In this Episode:

00:00 Intro & why this series

02:13 Kris’s world: training, posing, tanning, show weekends

06:40 Perimenopause 101: symptoms beyond hot flashes

12:30 Desire, energy, and the “We Do Not Care” phase

15:50 Habit loops & gentle behavior change (no drill sergeant coaching)

21:40 Accountability without shame: feedback that builds momentum

26:20 Diet culture vs. fueling women (why 1,200 calories fails)

33:10 Muscle ≠ “bulky” - progression, sleep, and recovery

41:00 Sleep hygiene playbook (cool room, screens down, routine)

48:20 Final takeaways: Train for the long game

Join the conversation:

Got a question like “How do I stay consistent when I’m exhausted?” or “Is HRT the only answer?”

Drop it in the comments, DM us, or reach out if you want to be on the podcast, we’ll coach it live (kindly, and with a plan).

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