Send us a textToday I talk to my best friend, Veronica Ho and as two longtime friends we trace a candid path from quiet teen years to midlife strength, exploring how weightlifting became therapy, why boundaries matter, and how perimenopause reshapes health goals. We share the unglamorous prep, the cost, the mindset shifts, and the power of saying no.• early body image and being a confidant• why lifting started and what changed• training stats, body composition, and safety• food prep, budgets, and time protection• stage experiences and doing it in her forties• attention, projection, and dressing for self• gym as therapy and routine under stress• perimenopause, bone health, and recovery• realistic goals, reasons why, and setbacks• boundaries that signal commitment to selfSubscribe and follow for more inside stories and inspirationWelcome to Amra’s Armchair Anecdotes! I’m Amra Pajalić—writer, teacher, and storyteller. Pull up a chair, and let’s dive into stories about writing, life, and lessons learned—sharing wisdom from my armchair to yours.Episodes are posted every second Monday. You can subscribe on your favourite podcast app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PodcastIndex, YouTube, or RSS, all directories Episode show notes are transcripts at https://www.amrapajalic.com/podcast.html

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