
No one is going to “save” you. In today's world, it's up to us to save ourselves!
Hosted by top fitness expert and coach Michelle MacDonald, the Stronger by Design podcast is for women who want to take radical ownership of their bodies, nutrition, and mindsets.
Michelle, known worldwide for her Transformation Programs, shares world-class insights to help women redefine aging by focusing on longevi... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 67 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FitnessEducationHealth & FitnessSelf-Improvement | |||

Major surgery can temporarily change what your body can do. But being strong before surgery, physically and mentally, can change how you approach everything that comes next.
In this episode of Stronger By Design, Michelle MacDonald sits down with tw... more
Two athletes can step onto the same stage with the same goal and need completely different strategies to get there.
In this episode of Stronger By Design, Michelle MacDonald sits down with her Tulum Strength Club partner Jean-Jacques Barrett to brea... more
What if cortisol isn't the reason you can't lose weight — and your metabolism isn't broken either?
Michelle MacDonald brings back nutrition scientist and coach Dr. Allan Bacon for a conversation that dismantles two of the most persistent myths circu... more
What builds muscle... and what have we been getting wrong?
In this episode of Stronger By Design, Michelle MacDonald sits down with exercise science researcher Max Coleman, MS, to separate evidence from internet fitness myths.
A respected researche... more
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ALL of Michelle’s podcasts are little magic nuggets of science-based, inspiring content. Always relevant, always trustworthy. I look forward to each episode and am NEVER disappointed. Wish it was weekly!!
As someone with a MS in Ex Phys I am SO happy to have someone who not only looks inspirational, but is also sharing good information based on Science. It’s so hard with all these beautiful influencers out there selling false hope. Thank you Michelle!!
This is my go-to when I need to plug in to no-BS information around maximizing my health every decade!
Michelle thank you for leading the way to making fitness and health complexe world accessible! With all the social media chaos, this is a reliable source of information, you will find helpful informations to be strong, fit, and embrace the wonderful journey of aging gracefully! Thank you so much Michelle!
Michelle is a great host and I look forward to every new episode she drops. She interviews so many incredible people that we can all learn from when it comes to health and fitness. She is also brilliant at distilling the topics discussed with guests into actionable steps that listeners can take. Every woman should have this podcast on their playlist!
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A science-backed fitness show focused on empowering midlife women to reclaim health, strength, and longevity. Across episodes, listeners hear evidence-based discussions on menopause, muscle health, sleep, pelvic-floor performance, and movement optimization for aging bodies, often contrasting marketing hype with rigorous data and clinical insight. The host curates expert guests—from physicians and researchers to top coaches—to translate complex science into practical coaching cues, personalized strategies, and actionable steps for long-term empowerment and resilience. A standout attribute is the emphasis on critical thinking in health decisions, clear coaching guidance, and a community-driven approach for women navigating midlife health and ... more
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Recent guests on Stronger by Design for Women include:
1. Dr. Sarah Berg
2. Leigh Baxt
3. Dr. Rachel Selman
4. Dr. Patrick Denard
5. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
6. Kim Vopni
7. Dr. Tony Boutagy
8. Jean-Jacques Barrett
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