Grip strength is one of the strongest predictors of mortality — sometimes more telling than blood pressure or cholesterol. Peta shares why she's ditched the jar-opening gadgets, how muscle loss creeps in after 30, and simple everyday ways to build the grip strength that supports real independence.

Calling a squat "boring" might actually mean something else entirely. Peta digs into why foundational movements feel harder to stay present with after menopause — and why these unglamorous exercises are some of the most powerful tools for strength, independence, and cognitive health in the decades ahead.

Struggling with stairs? Out of breath sooner than you used to be? In this episode, we unpack the everyday signs that strength and cardio fitness need attention — and more importantly, how to establish your own baseline so you can track real progress instead of guessing. Practical, no-nonsense, and empowering.

Watching a little girl trip and bounce straight back up in the French Alps made me think — when did we stop doing that? This episode is about the physical skill of bouncing back, and why it's something you can absolutely train.

Arthritis. Fatigue. Aches that weren't there five years ago. The answer isn't to push harder or wait it out — it's to learn the language your body is actually speaking.

When we say we don't have time to move, what we often mean is we don't have energy — or we're waiting for a clear hour that never comes. This episode is about the small pockets of movement that add up to something real.