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The Empowerment Podcast

The Empowerment Podcast

By: Virginia Bain
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Welcome to "Own Your Shift"—the podcast for women who are done playing small and ready to own their health, mindset, and midlife glow-up. I’m Virginia, your no-BS guide to navigating your 40s and beyond with humor, real talk, and a whole lot of transformation. Because let’s be honest—midlife isn’t a crisis, it’s a damn upgrade. So, if you’re ready to laugh, level up, and shift into your best self—hit that follow button and let’s do2025 Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Lifting Heavy in a World That Feels Heavy
    Sep 18 2025

    Life feels heavy right now, doesn’t it? Work, family, responsibilities… the world in general can feel overwhelming. But here’s the thing: when the weight of life feels crushing, sometimes the best medicine is to pick up an actual weight and move it

    today I want to talk about why lifting heavy in the gym can be one of the most powerful tools for your mental health… especially when the world feels heavy around you.

    If this resonated with you, be sure to share it with a friend.

    If you’re looking for a program, I have 2 spots open for October

    email me at virginia@teamstronggirls.com

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    7 mins
  • What Worked in Your 20s Won’t Work in Your 40s
    Aug 29 2025

    Today we’re talking about something I know so many of you feel but maybe haven’t said out loud...

    What used to work — in your 20s, even your early 30s —
    The diets, the workouts, the quick fixes —
    They’re just... not working anymore.

    And you know what? That’s not failure.
    That’s evolution.

    Because you’re not supposed to stay the same.

    So today, we’re going to unpack why your approach to fitness, food, and health has to shift in your 40s and beyond — and why that’s not just okay… it’s actually a really good thing.

    We will cover:

    Chasing Skinny to Building Strength

    Why Your Body Responds Differently Now

    Shifting From Punishment to Empowerment

    Less but Better: The New Fitness Hack?

    This isn’t about going back —
    It’s about moving forward with more wisdom, intention, and self-respect than ever before.

    If you need help on your journey email me virginia@teamstronggirls.com

    Follow me @virgbain

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    11 mins
  • How to Be Your Best Self
    Aug 21 2025

    Today, we’re diving into something big — something we all want deep down…

    How do you become your best self?
    Not just on paper.
    Not just when life is “perfect.”
    But in a real, sustainable, soul-aligned way.

    Because let’s be honest: there’s a lot of noise out there telling you who you should be.
    Do more. Be more. Hustle harder. Fix this. Buy that.

    But your best self?
    She’s not buried in a to-do list.
    She’s already inside you — she just needs space, direction, and commitment to come out.

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    14 mins
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