Game Episode: Overrated or Underrated: What’s Actually Worth It in Midlife?
The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning · Roxy Manning
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Show Notes
Cold plunges. Intermittent fasting. Daily cardio. Peptides. Supplements.
There’s no shortage of wellness advice right now — especially for women in midlife.
But what’s actually worth your time?
And what might be overhyped?
In this bonus episode of The Iconic Midlife, we’re playing “Overrated or Underrated” with Dr. Chris Asandra, a longevity physician and hormone health expert, and Maria Chase, founder of BURN LA.
It’s a rapid-fire breakdown of some of the most talked-about fitness and wellness trends — where they land, what actually works, and where women may be overcomplicating things.
This is the unfiltered version of the conversation — honest, practical, and a little more revealing.
✨ In This Episode, We Cover:
- Cold plunges: worth it or overhyped?
- Intermittent fasting after 40
- Strength training and muscle building in midlife
- Daily cardio: helpful or too much?
- Recovery days and why they matter
- Detoxes and cleanses
- Supplements and wellness overload
- Peptides and trending longevity tools
🎙️ About the Guests
Dr. Chris Asandra is a longevity physician and hormone health expert specializing in regenerative medicine, metabolic health, and performance optimization.
Maria Chase is the founder of BURN LA, a Los Angeles-based fitness studio focused on strength training and results-driven programming for clients at every stage of life.
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