Tina's SurThrival Guide to Health over 40
Episodes
The Best Business Advice I Ever Got — And Why Most Personal Trainers Never Hear It
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When I started her career at Equinox, I was instructed to sell the way big gyms sell — fear-based assessments, bulk packages, session discounts. I h...
Zoom Has a Ceiling — On My Business and My Relationships
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I just got back from five days in Lisbon helping my friend Teresa open her kettlebell gym. Those five days reminded me of something we all know but ...
You’re Not Out of Shape — Your Brain Is Just Learning
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a weekend skiing in Quebec, I noticed something interesting:My legs were fine.My conditioning was fine.But internally, I was done.In this episod...
“Bone on Bone,” Arthritis, and the Moment You Start Feeling Broken
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At some point in midlife, many of us are given a diagnosis that changes how we move — not because of pain, but because of how the words land.“Bone...
Menopause Influencers Are Missing the Point About Jumping
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jumping for bone density matters. But it’s not the whole story.After watching my 86-year-old dad trip and fall, I started thinking differently about...
Does Ignoring What Happened This Weekend Actually Protect Your Peace?
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a timely reflection on the murder of Alex Pretti, the VA ICU nurse, and why events that happen “far away” still affect us deeply.I...
Do You Keep Your Mouth Shut About Politics When Your Business Is Online?
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If your business lives online, staying quiet about politics can feel safer — but not always honest.In this episode, I talk about where I draw my lin...
Let Me Tell You What Being a Personal Trainer Is Really Like
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From the outside, personal training looks like flexible hours and working out all day.The reality is very different.In this episode, I break down what...
Heated Rivalry: You Called It Smut — You Missed the Point
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode isn’t really about a TV show — it’s about what happens when we judge something (or someone) from the outside.I talk about how...
What No One Explained About Knee Pain and Jumping with Dr Allison Heffron
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Allison Heffron and I are teaming up to teach a live zoom workshop, Intro to Plyometrics with Pain Free Knees.Get on the waitlist for the Jan 11, ...
Nobody Taught You This—But It’s Not Too Late to Build Real Wealth (for Health)
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your future physical health is linked with your future financial health. This epsiode is to urge you to take action to start saving for retirement, i...
How Justina Ercole Built a Thriving Fitness Business Using YouTube
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode , Coach Justina Ercole shares her unique journey from a musical theater professional to a certified strength coach and YouTube content...
Why BellFest Had Me Buzzing All Weekend (And Why I’ll Be Back)
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I just got back from BellFest — a weekend for kettlebell nerds — and I’m still buzzing! In this episode, I share the highlights: co-teaching wit...
You’ll Think ‘That’s So Simple—But it works.
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I dive into a topic many women experience but few talk about: stress urinary incontinence (SUI) that is leakage during running, jumping, or...
You're not fickle - You're just changing seasons
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I reflect on the seasons of my own life — from my Wall Street career to running a jewelry business, to strength training, and now f...
Aha moments come when we're unhappy .
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Going through a low point in your life? This episode is a reminder that "a-ha" moments in life often happen during our toughest times.In thi...
The Best Business Advice I Got 20 Years Ago (That Still Pays for My Travels Today)
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most valuable pieces of advice I got over 20 years ago from my bookkeeper—advice that still serves me ever...
Beyond Bone Density - Benefits of Plyometrics for Women 50+ with Tina & Matt McInnes Watson
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the recording from a free live webinar that Coach Matt McInnes Watson and I hosted on Sept 17, 2025 for the public. Topics:What is a plyo (ply...
Dr Stacy Sims vs Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple: The Kendrick vs Drake battle in Women’s Menopause Health & Fitness - Who's right?
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I break down the recent debate between Dr. Stacy Sims and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple on women’s strength training, nutrition, and pe...
From Serving Drinks to Serving Health: Lessons on Career Transformation with Coach Jenny Lam
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into the remarkable journey of Jenny Lam, a Toronto-based Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Certified Personal Trainer....
How Madeleine Conti Built Bellfest — and Broke the Mold in a Male-Dominated Industry
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with kettlebell coach and Bellfest founder Madeleine Conti to talk about how she turned a simple idea into a nationwide kettle...
Can’t Sit Still? Me Neither. But Meditation Still Helped My Sleep
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“I can’t sit still for 30 seconds”—if that’s you, same. I’m not a perfect meditator, but even five minutes a day has helped me sleep bette...
Is Creatine, HIIT, and a Weighted Vest the Answer to Menopause?
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The menopause conversation is everywhere—from TikTok trainers to Instagram medical gurus. But with all the noise, what should you actually be paying...
The Questions I Ask When Someone Wants Remote Coaching
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this short solo episode, I’m sharing the exact questions I ask during a discovery call with someone interested in working with me. I’m not here...
Would you settle for "you'll never walk again"?
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I reflect on the inspiring journey of former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who overcame severe physical limitations after being shot ...
Power of Being Seen & How It Can Change Your Career
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever worked somewhere where you were respected... but not really seen?In this episode, I share a story from my time on Wall Street—and how ...
Mini: When what we do in the gym doesn't match outside
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A mini episode: I share a personal anecdote about when our body barks at us because what we’re doing in the gym is not matching what we do for it ou...
Navigating Chronic Low Back Pain in Strength Training with Dr. Allison Heffron
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Allison Heffron, a rehab-focused chiropractor, acupuncturist, and former nationally ranked Olympic weightlifter w...
Rethinking Weight Loss in Perimenopause with Fat Loss Experts, Kausar & Doucky
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this conversation, Tina Tang speaks with Kausar Rasul and Doucky, founders of Become Fit Forever, about their approach to weight loss for wo...
Plyos & Peeing with pelvic floor physical therapist, Dr Carrie Pagliano
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some women leak during jumping or running — while others don’t? And is there a one-size-fits-all fix? (Spoiler: Nope.)In this episode, I si...
Representation & Perimenopause: Why Seeing Yourself Matters
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into the importance of representation, especially when it comes to perimenopause and healthcare. After speaking as a panelist ...
Luck vs Hard Work: What really drives success?
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dives into the age-old debate of luck vs. hard work. Inspired by A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry, I chat about how the characters...
Menopause, Body Changes & Style: How to Feel Great in Your Clothes with Shabrina Kara
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So many women in their late 40s and beyond feel like their clothes don’t fit right, their style no longer works, and shopping is just frustrating. B...
Where are the women leaders in the fitness industry?
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why are there so few women leading in fitness? After 13 years in the industry, I’ve noticed that major conferences, certifications, and mentorship o...
Building More Than Muscles: The Truth About Opening a Gym with Dave Quevedo , founder of the Fit Foundry
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Dave Quevedo, owner of Fit Foundry, an 8,000-square-foot training facility in Hoboken. With nearly two decades in the...
The Brain, Stress, and Eating Behaviors with Dr. Rachel Ross
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To join the free live webinar next week on Feb 18, 2025, Level Up Your Workouts - How to add in plyometrics, sign uphereIn this episode, I sit down wi...
From “Gym Idea” Email to NYC Fitness Pioneer: Kari Saitowitz on Building The Fhitting Room
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Kari Saitowitz, Chief Marketing & Creative Officer at New York Sports Club and the founder of Fhitting Room, a bo...
Disrupting the Fitness Industry: Hunter Crine on Building KBCU (Kettlebell Coach University) and Redefining Coaching Excellence
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I sit down with Hunter Crine, the founder of KBCU (Kettlebell Coach University), a groundbreaking certification program that is reshaping how kettlebe...
Jumping for women with ostepenia or osteoporsis - is it safe?
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been told you can’t jump because of osteopenia or osteoporosis—or you’re simply scared to try—this episode is for you. I’ll bust...
From D1 Athletes to General Population: Coach Joshua Clay's Insights to Online Coaching Business Success
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I interviewed my "content crush," Joshua Clay—a trainer with 12 years of experience and a B.S. in Exercise Science. Joshua has a rich background, in...
Dating on the Apps - Advice from dating expert, Erika Ettin
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Erika Ettin, founder of A Little Nudge, a pioneering online dating consultancy helping people navigate the world of m...
FOMO for Hormone Therapy: Who should be using it? with Dr. Dineasha Potter-McQuilken
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
REPLAY of an important episode I aired earlier this year. In the social media eco system of menopause, hormone therapy, once perceived as "risky" is...
Crushing Kettlebell Ceilings: Samantha Ciaccia's trailblazing impact in the kettlebell industry
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode celebrates Samantha Ciaccia, the groundbreaking founder of Bell Mechanics, the first kettlebell certification created by a woman in a mal...
Lifting Heavy vs. Lifting Smart: What Real Women Need in Menopause with Coach Jennifer Kirsch
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Kirsch, a personal trainer and nutrition coach with nearly 30 years of experience, shares her training experience which reconciles the differ...
Rethinking everything I was taught as a baby trainer: Remove Tribalism from Fitness
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode I am sharing how I am re-thinking a lot of concepts I was taught in my baby trainer years, from the "best" way to swing kettle...
Goals come and go, standards never change. Thoughts on tossing out the goals
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Little food for thought about setting personal standards instead of one off goals. Where to find me or work with me: Instagram: @IronStro...
Is there anything wrong with an Orange Theory or F45 type workout?
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The other day, I overheard a trainer talking to another trainer about a member they knew left the gym to go to a new fitness studio. The member's ne...
How I started my online coaching business: tips for growing your business
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I love to share my knowledge with other trainers about how to grow their business online. In fact you can find me easily at a coffee shop chatting wit...
Get better at jumping by jumping less, at first.
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is inspired by feedback one of my student's in my Strength & Intro to Plyometrics 8 week program. She wanted more plyometrics in the ...
Finding the Courage To Change Job Paths
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about 2 steps that lead to my career changes. Often it is unhappiness in a situation that spurs our action or consideration for...
Top 2 Lessons I learned at Goldman Sachs that have left imprints on the way I conduct myself.
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This past weekend I binged the current and entire season of Industry. In case you don't know, it's a drama about working at an investment bank, spec...
Getting back to exercise after knee surgery or serious injury and overcoming the mental hesitation to know what your body can dowith physical therapist Dr Andy Fata-Chan
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When people have had an injury, specifically knee, even after rehab, their mindset about what they can do shifts. Comments I’ve heard in a class o...
Say NO to a little pee during a workout. Why this happens and how to change it with Surabhi Veitch, pelvic physiotherapist
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we leak? How does a pelvic floor therapist teach us how to stop it? For my small group class and in my personal workout programming business,...
How to Sleep Again: Natural Treatment for Insomnia & Sleep Disorders with Dr Elaine Wilson
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you suffer from 3+ nights a week of difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep and have been for more than a month, you likely suffer from chronic...
How Editors Found Me: My DIY secret to doing my own PR for each of my businesses.
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As promised in the episode, here is the waitlist link for my next 5 person cohort for Strength & Introduction to Plyometrics: https://bit.ly/intro...
WORKOUT INFO OVERLOAD: Cutting through the bullshit on what we need to do for a healthy body over 50
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lift weights, do plyo, HIIT and SIT, do steady state cardio, don't do steady state cardio, get mobile. There is so much, TOO much information out ...
PROTEIN: What's enough? with Dr Jenn Salib Huber, registered dietitian, naturopathic doctor & intuitive eating coach
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is SO much on the interwebs about how much protein we need, how we're not getting enough and how to get it in. This week, I wanted to inter...
FAQ's: What you need to know about GLP1's, perimenopause weight loss, and hormone therapy with NYC endocrinologist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Concise medical and research based information answering all our questions about GLP1’s, strength training, perimenopause weight loss, and hormone t...
Busting Myths about the Most Optimal Strength Workouts for Women over 40
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
5 years ago, no one wanted to talk about perimenopause and menopause. Now, I see it loud and proud all over social media to a level where there are ...
The power of a women's only gym with Coach Nora Matthew, founder of Her Strength Studio
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Talking female focused strength gyms and pre and post natal training with Coach Nora Matthew, founder of Her Strength Studio and mom of 5 little boys....
Mid Year Check In - Become obsessed with your life.
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a shortie episode and a mid year check in. Are you dialed into making the second half of 2024 all about you? Where to find me or work with me...
Jump Training for Longevity and How Our Bodies Need It with Performance Coach Matt McInness Watson, the Plyo Guy
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Matt McInnes Watson, plyometrics specialist about the benefits of plyometrics, how it's not just for athletes, whether...
CREATINE - what you need before adding that.
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As I mentioned in the beginning of episode, to get on the Intro to Plyometrics 8 week program waitlist: https://bit.ly/intro-to-plyo Today's epis...
I suck at networking but I know people. 3 tips for expanding your professional relationships
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"You know a lot of people. You’re a good networker” a friend said to me recently. It surprised me because I suck at networking. When I worked...
Obsessing over weight loss made me feel like shit
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the perimenopause space on the interwebs, there is so much marketing and targeting around weight loss. Gaining weight is one of the top 3 symptoms ...
Sex and the Summer with Dr Christine Hyde
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a fun lesson from Dr Christine Hyde, my monthly special guest who is a sex therapist. She answers the questions: How dan the summer season...
Gyrotonics & Pilates are not strength training. Interview with Kathryn Londoff, rebel Gyrotonics instructor
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My coach colleague Kathryn Londoff, a long time gyrotonic instructor is doing something different than many of her colleagues, she’s incorporating s...
Changing Careers: The 7 year journey of an ex-corporate lawyer, Amaris White
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve gone through two major career changes. It’s not for everyone. In contemplating the steps to make them, the changes can be daunting because ...
FOMO for Hormone Therapy: Should we all be on it? with Dr. Dineasha Potter-McQuilkin
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the social media eco-system of menopause, HT is so hot right now and it feels like everyone is on it. In this episode, I talk to double board certi...
Which expert to believe? Mainstream Health Advise Misleading Women over 50
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I posted excerpts from an article by Dr Stacy Sims who was debunking myths about women are supposed to do for their health in menopause. One of the ...
I tricked my small group class into lifting more weight & why use KPI's
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I tricked my small group strength training class today when I was testing their strength. In this shortie episode I talk about KPI's (key perfor...
Your mom or dad is dating, and you don't like it. Tips from therapist Dr. Christine Hyde
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a common situation and emotion in our adult lives. Whether it be through divorce or a loss of one of our parents, our living parent may start ...
Change Your Luck by Applauding Your Daily Wins
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I have a friend Ron, who is one of the most confident people know. He’s not famous. You probably won’t know him . Everyone in the gym we go...
Why at 53, I practice agility and jump training and why you should consider it.
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I wanted to share the why and benefits of plyometrics. Jump training is a type of plyometric exercise. For nearly a year, I’ve be...
So, you want to work for yourself? Pros & cons of owning your own business & sharing my experiences
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of starting your own business? I've worked for other companies and have spent the last 23 years working for myself. I go through the pros...
How to deal with the primary source of relationship issues: Unmet Expectations. Advice from Dr Christine Hyde
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My monthly guest, sex and relationship therapist, Dr Christine Hyde, shares how resentments (unmet expectations) fester and deteriorate a relationship...
Tips for Trainers Working with Clients in Peri & Post Menopause: Overview, Resources & Best Practices
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, I had a conversation with a trainer asking me if she needed any special certifications or books to better serve her clients in perimenopaus...
Why I put on my own festival and that opportunities it brought me.
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about how we can create our own opportunities when none seem to be available. I talk about why I actually opened up my own jewelry s...
Women 40-55: The number one action to do for your health
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is dedicated to women 40-55. I share a story about my friend who texted me "Omg she is amazing! We have a plan and I feel so gratefu...
Valentines Day Bedroom Ideas: Tips from Sex Therapist, Dr Christine Hyde
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My monthly guest, Dr Christine Hyde, shares ways to enhance the bedroom through the 5 senses for a wonderful Valentines Day evening (and any romantic ...
How to make new friends and maintain life long friendships with Sima Schloss and Cennet Kocak
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast episode, we’re talking about how to make new friends as adults and how to create long lasting beyond superficial friendship...
Fear Brought Me To France & Why Say Yes to Discomfort
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As I mentioned in the introduction, here is how to join the waitlist for my free 10 Day Fitness Challenge that starts late February: https://straightu...
Romantic Holiday Gift Guide for all 5 Love Languages with Dr Christine Hyde, sex therapist.
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is our last episode for season 1 (2023). The new podcast season will start January 30, 2024. In this episode, Dr. Christine Hyde shares gift ide...
I add HIIT & SIT into my week and other postmenopausal women should, too.
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I add HIIT workouts into my week and other post menopausal women should, too, HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and SIT (sprint interval tra...
The difficulties I had being a step parent for 10 years: What to know
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I share my honest and candid experience as a step parent for 10 years. This is not to say everyone's experience will be negative. I wanted to shar...
Strength Training for Survivors of Gender Based Violence with Dianna Scotece, founder of non-profit Strength is Mine.org
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How is this non-profit bringing strength training to survivors of gender based violence and why? Interview with Dianna Scotece, the founder of Streng...
When Sex Hurts and It's Affecting your Love Life with Dr Christine Hyde
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview my monthly guest expert, sex therapist, Dr Christine Hyde. We talk about how common painful sex is, what causes it, how a...
The Epidemic of Loneliness: Tips from Psychotherapist, Jessica Munoz
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Our epidemic of loneliness and isolation has been an under-appreciated public health crisis that has harmed individual and societal health. Our r...
Building Your Circle of Mentors to Guide Your Career Transitions & Growth with Ron Rapatalo, career & executive coach & best selling author
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ron Rapatalo, career & executive coach, shares his experienced advice about identifying and building a circle of mentors to help one through a lif...
Insomnia was my only perimenopause symptom and what I did to find sleep again.
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
3 summers ago, I stopped sleeping. It hit me during a visit to my parents and I was unable to find sleep for months on end. What I didn't know wa...
I ask for all my medical records and you should, too.
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't already, you need to start getting copies of your dental and medical records. I give personal examples why in this shortie episode. N...
50 Shades of Gray: Kink 101 for all ages with sex therapist, Dr. Christine Hyde
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, my monthly guest, sex therapist, Dr Christine Hyde educates on us on kink, as popularized in media by the movie 50 Shades of Gray. Dr Hyde ...
Making & Maintaining Friendships in our 40's and Beyond
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 85 year old Harvard study following 724 men of different economic background showed how our close relationships, more than anything else, are what...
Working out with Injuries: Physical Therapy advice from Dr. Joshua Wasserman
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You feel a twinge or hear a pop during an exercise. Should you stop? Can you continue working out. Who should you see first the pain continues? In th...
The Rules of 30: Taking actions in your 30's to create your best life with create Amanda Pena
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I interview Amanda Pena, the creator of The Rules of 30, an instagram feed dedicated to helping 20-30somes navigate life choices and transf...
Understanding Low Sexual Desire in Men: Reasons and Ways to Work with Partners. Interview with Dr Christine Hyde
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My monthly guest expert, Dr Christine Hyde, sex therapist, talks about the low sexual desire in men. We cover the stigma, reasons and also challenges ...
What does strength training over 60 look like? Tips on how and what to start with
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Natural age related muscle loss takes a dive after 60. In this episode, I talk about how someone over 60 can start strength training and how it looks ...
When you can't keep a food in the kitchen because you'll eat it all and how to change that.
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I used to not be able to buy cookies or peanut butter because I knew that I didn't have the will power not to eat it all. Instead, I would end up...
So, you want to make fitness a career?
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been thinking about going into fitness or changing careers to become a trainer/fitness coach, listen to this episode about the realities...
Open Relationships: Who they're for and what makes them work. Interview with sex therapist Dr Christine Hyde
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast episode I interview my monthly guest, Dr Christine Hyde to discuss everything about open relationships. Topics we cover: Who t...