Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald
Episodes
The Pelvic Floor Fix ALL Women Need to Know | Dr. Rachel Selman
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the reason your lifts, runs, or rotational power feel off has nothing to do with motivation—and everything to do with pelvic floor coordinat...
Are You Destroying Your Shoulders Without Even Knowing? | Dr. Patrick Denard
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your shoulders are not invincible and waiting until something breaks is not a strategy !Michelle MacDonald sits down with Dr. Patrick Denard, board-ce...
Why Muscle Matters More Than Motivation | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the problem isn’t discipline, but outdated health advice?Michelle MacDonald sits down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, board-certified physician and...
Women, STOP Ignoring Your Pelvic Floor | Kim Vopni
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve trained every part of your body—except the one that matters most.Michelle MacDonald is joined by pelvic health expert Kim Vopni, also known...
Her Body Was Failing…So She Reclaimed It | Jodi Echakowitz
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What would happen if you treated your midlife like the start of your athletic prime?Michelle MacDonald sits down with longtime client and PR executive...
Train Your Brain to Finally Reach Your Fitness Goals | Michelle Baty
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your brain is the reason your goals aren’t sticking and there’s a science-backed way to fix it? Michelle MacDonald welcomes back neurosci...
Are You Training Smart or Just Training Hard? | Dr. Tony Boutagy
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your strength training routine is doing more harm than good—without you even realizing it?Michelle MacDonald welcomes Dr. Tony Boutagy, one ...
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Peak Week, Prep, and Progress | Jean Jacques Barrett
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you prepping for a show or planning your comeback season? What if the difference between winning and wasting your time was strategy?Michelle MacDo...
What Are the Secrets Struggles in Women's Bodybuilding? | Loz Vickers
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it truly take to step on stage as a female bodybuilder? Hint: it’s not just muscle. Michelle MacDonald sits down with Loz Vickers, a natu...
Why Do Women Struggle with Sleep and How Can They Fix It? | Dr. Woganee Filate
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your sleepless nights weren’t just a part of aging but the silent accelerator of it?Michelle MacDonald welcomes Dr. Woganee Filate, physicia...
The 6 Health Metrics that Could Save Your Life | Dr. Amy Louis Bayliss
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your menstrual cycle, cholesterol, and even your VO₂ max could predict your future health? Most women aren’t tracking what really matters—...
Why Clients Ghost Their Coaches and How to Bring Them Back | Kasey Jo Orvidas
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some clients suddenly disappear—even when they’re paying for coaching? The answer lies deeper than you think. Michelle MacDonald sits down...
Strong, Not Small: Redefining Women’s Fitness | Lena Cheng
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to your transformation wasn’t losing weight—but gaining strength?Michelle MacDonald welcomes Lena Cheng, a physician-turned-entrep...
Why MENOPAUSE Conversations MATTER | Angela Macgregor
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is menopause the end of your vitality—or the beginning of your most empowered chapter yet?Michelle MacDonald sits down with Angela Macgregor, founde...
Muscle, Menopause & Metabolism | Dr. Stuart Phillips
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the truth about protein, strength training, and women’s health past 40?Michelle MacDonald is joined by world-renowned muscle metabolism exp...
Science-Backed Fitness for Women Over 40 | Lauren Colenso-Semple
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are women being misled by flashy fitness trends that ignore the science?Michelle MacDonald welcomes Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, one of the world’s le...
Aging STRONGER Starts Here | David Stewart
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your most empowered, energized years are still ahead of you? Discover how thriving after 50 isn’t just possible—it’s a strategy.Michelle...
Resilience is AGELESS | David Stewart
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if everything you've been told about aging is wrong—and your best, boldest chapter is just beginning?Michelle MacDonald welcomes David Ste...
Lessons Learned from Contest Prep | Courtney Ustrzycki
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if true progress means actively seeking failure?Michelle MacDonald sits down with Courtney Ustrzycki—IFBB Pro athlete, posing coach, and former...
Midlife Muscle, Minus the Myths | Dr. Allan Bacon
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are women being sold a myth about fitness during menopause? Michelle MacDonald welcomes Dr. Allan Bacon—a former surgeon turned physique coach—to...
Healing Isn’t Pretty—But It’s Powerful | Tiffany Owen
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to rebuild your life from the inside out?Michelle MacDonald sits down with Tiffany Owen, fitness and mindset coach and author of Wou...
Aging Boldly: A Real Talk on Plastic Surgery | Dr. Martin Jugenburg
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if aging was less about erasing time and more about owning your evolution? Michelle MacDonald welcomes renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Martin Jugen...
Muscle GAIN Without the PAIN | Hattie Boydle
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you chasing muscle gains but sabotaging your progress without even realizing it? Michelle MacDonald teams up again with elite coach and world cha...
What’s KILLING Your GLUTES GAINS? | Hattie Boydle
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to Build Muscle Like a Pro? Start at Your Feet. Hattie Boydle drops truth bombs about what really builds a strong, sculpted physique—and it’...
TEENS Need Emotional Intelligence to Succeed | Kristi Simons
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to unlock your teen’s true potential? Start by turning down the volume on their inner critic.Michelle MacDonald and Kristi Simons dive deep int...
Turn Your Teenage Struggles Into SUPERPOWERS Today | Kristi Simons
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the struggles you faced as a teen could become the foundation for a life of purpose and transformation? Michelle MacDonald sits down with Kri...
WAKE-UP CALL! What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Menopause | Melissa Grelo
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause isn’t just hot flashes and mood swings—it’s a massive wake-up call about how little women are taught about their own health. Michelle...
Rewiring Your Habits for Success | Michelle Baty
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Procrastination, self-doubt, and overwhelm can feel like an endless loop, but what if the key to breaking free was as simple as noticing?Michelle MacD...
Slower is Faster: The Neuroscience of Lasting Change | Michelle Baty
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book time with Michelle one-to-one and share feedback about this podcast What if slowing down is the secret to getting ahead?Michelle sits down with ...
Motion is Lotion: The Guide to Aging Strong | Joan MacDonald
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book time with Michelle one-to-one and share feedback about this podcast Feeling like your New Year's resolutions are slipping away? You’re no...
Post-Traumatic Growth | Carol Elizabeth
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book time with Michelle one-to-one and share feedback about this podcast What if the key to transformation isn’t in doing more but in reframing how...
Breaking the Chains of ADDICTION | Brittney Carbone
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to break free from addiction, transform your life, and become a source of inspiration to others? Michelle chats with Brittney Carbon...
Dying to THRIVE: The Journey to Emotional Freedom | Heather Chauvin
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if burnout, guilt, and overwhelm could be your greatest teachers? Michelle welcomes Heather Chauvin, a leadership coach, TEDx speaker, and author...
Fitness for Empowerment, NOT Punishment | Dr. Alyssa Olenick
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is your fitness routine empowering or punishing? Dr. Alyssa Olenick, PhD in Exercise Physiology, shares her science-backed approach to redefining fitn...
What's REAL About Nutrition Science? | Abby Langer
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could approach your nutrition without the guilt, anxiety, or restrictive rules? Michelle and Abby Langer, a registered dietitian, explore ...
Find REAL Food Freedom WITHOUT the Confusion | Abby Langer
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you constantly bombarded by conflicting nutrition advice? Michelle digs into this with expert dietitian Abby Langer to debunk myths and tackle res...
The Art of Showing Up: Find Joy in the Grind | Joshua Medcalf
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if success isn’t just about winning but about loving the process of becoming who you’re meant to be? In this episode, Michelle and author J...
Pound the Stone: A Journey Beyond Success and Achievements | Joshua Medcalf
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you break through the toughest barriers in life? In this episode, Michelle and Joshua Medcalf discuss his book "Pound the Stone" an...
The Story Behind Chop Wood, Carry Water | Joshua Medcalf
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What drives someone to choose a difficult, unconventional path over a more traditional, comfortable one? In this episode, host Michelle and Joshua M...
Postpartum Fitness: Beyond the Bounce-Back Culture | Brianna Battles
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could you be sabotaging your fitness with improper breathing? In this episode, Michelle and Brianna Battles uncover the hidden challenges women face...
Redefining Athleticism During Pregnancy | Brianna Battles
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to keep up with intense athletic training during pregnancy, or is it time to rethink your routine? In this episode, Michelle and Bria...
Trailer
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 MacDona...
How to Start Changing the Narrative About Women’s Bodies and Aging | Alyssa Ages
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you saw women on the cover of magazines like Seventeen and Cosmo while growing up, what did you see? They didn’t tend to include physical stren...
How Strength Training Helps You Push Past Limits In and Out of the Gym | Alyssa Ages
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How much would you’ve bet that the unathletic kid in your neighborhood would somehow go on to be a competitive athlete?As a child, my guest Alyssa A...
Three Inspiring Stories of Cancer Survival and Proactive Health Advocacy | Kelly Gahr | Tamara Johnson | Leigh Fernandez
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation is a real heart-to-heart with three amazing women who stared cancer in the face and came out on top. Each of them brings their own t...
How Exercise, Stress, and Sleep Impact Your Cognitive Health | Dr. Ayesha Sherzai
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know that expression about skipping leg day at the gym? That’s not just sage advice for your body!Last week on the show, Dr. Ayesha Sherzai d...
Easy Diet Changes Your Brain (and Body) Will Love | Dr. Ayesha Sherzai
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought to yourself, “This time, I’m finally going to do it” after promising you’d make healthier lifestyle choices? Then, soone...
How to Approach Menopause More Holistically | Dr. Jen Gunter
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Transitioning into menopause affects every woman differently. But too many see medications as universal cures and restrictive diets as superior ways o...
Beware of Biases, Myths, and Pseudoscience Within Women’s Healthcare | Dr. Jen Gunter
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We women have been traveling in some murky waters. When it comes to our health, we’ve often been misled instead of given the right information. It’...
Strength in Motherhood: Fitness, Pregnancy, and Balance | Sara Pertusati
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how to balance proper nutrition and working out with all the challenges of a changing body during pregnancy? In this episode of the Wonder...
Strength Unleashed: Powerlifting Past 40 | Marisa Inda | Jen Thompson
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this power-packed episode of the Wonder Women Podcast, host Michelle is joined by World Champion powerlifters Marisa Inda and Jen Thompson, who sha...
Menopause Realities and Myths | Amanda Thebe
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Thebe, sets the menopause narrative on fire in this episode of The Wonder Women Podcast. With over 30 years in the fitness industry and a dee...
The Transformation Coaches 2: Ruby Goldin | Melissa McKenzie
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two more amazing Wonder Women coaches, Ruby Goldin and Melissa McKenzie, join Michelle in this episode to share their unique journeys from the time th...
Unleash Your Inner Athlete | Dr. Stacy Sims
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for an empowering ride in this episode of the Wonder Women Podcast! Michelle teams up with the dynamic Dr. Stacy Sims, a trailblazer in wome...
The Transformation Coaches | Janelle Marks | Carolyn Pruemer
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of the Wonder Women podcast, Michelle MacDonald brings together two of her remarkable online personal training coaches at...
Optimizing Health as We Age | Victoria Felkar
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wonder Women Podcast: Hormones Demystified! ♀️Hey girls! Get ready to level up your health knowledge with episode 6 of the Wonder Women podcast...
The Transformation Roundtable
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If inspiration is what you seek, Episode 5 of The Wonder Women podcast has your fix. Four amazing TWW members join Michelle and share their journeys t...
The Wonder Women Episode 4: The Key to a Healthy Gut | Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Wonder Women Podcast delves deep into the topic of achieving good gut health. In episode 4, Michelle chats with author, international speaker, and...
The Truth About Menopause and HRT | Professor Annice Mukherjee
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Wonder Women Podcast heats up in Episode 3 as Michelle and expert guest Professor Annice Mukherjee do a deep dive into the subject of menopause an...
The Joan MacDonald Fitness Transformation Story
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the much anticipated Episode 2 of The Wonder Women Podcast, Michelle talks with amazing late-life transformation story and mom, Joan MacDonald, alo...
Building a Healthy Mindset | Hattie Boydle
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Wonder Women Official podcast is here! In this episode, Michelle sits down with 2023 WBFF Miss Fitness USA Champion and 2016 WBFF World Champion H...