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Why Building Muscle Gets Harder in Midlife (And What Women Need to Know)
22 October 2026
Building muscle in midlife, navigating menopause, and protecting your bones as you age. These are conversations women deserve to be having. In this episode of *You Are Not Broken*, I sit down with Dr. Rebecca Hertel, DO, MSCP, to talk about muscle gain in midlife, hormone therapy, testosterone, osteoporosis prevention, and why your health is about so much more than the number on the scale. We discuss what changes during perimenopause and postmenopause, why strength training and protein matter, and how women can make informed decisions about their hormone… Video by YouTube channel.