Welcome back to Rebuilding Trust With Your Body. In this episode, Katy sits down with physical therapist Preeti Jha, who specializes in helping women over 40 build strength, confidence, and resilience, especially during perimenopause and menopause.

We all know that movement is good for us, but what happens when you’re too exhausted, achy, or unmotivated to get started? Preeti shares invaluable insights on how hormonal shifts impact our bodies, why traditional fitness advice often misses the mark for women in midlife, and how to build a movement practice that feels good and sustainable — without the pressure of diet culture.

If you’ve ever struggled with exercise motivation (even if perimenopause isn’t on the horizon), this conversation is for you. Share it with a friend who could use some encouragement, and let me know your biggest takeaway by sending me a DM!

We Discuss:

• The biggest struggles that women have with exercise 

• How perimenopause/menopause changes the way we should approach exercise

• Ways to reduce knee pain (without dieting)

• Pelvic floor physical therapy and how it’s for more than just postpartum women

Resources:

• Intuitive eating education on the blog
• Work with Katy
• Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster
• Connect with Preeti Jha on Instagram
• Grab Preeti Jha’s FREE beginners strength training guide

Don’t skip this episode if menopause isn’t on your radar yet! The wisdom Preeti offers applies to anyone looking to rethink their relationship with movement in a way that prioritizes self-care over punishment.

Prefer reading over listening? Click here to dive into the full transcript and enjoy!

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