The Year I Got Strong at 52 | The Highs, Lows and How it Changed Me

This year started as a commitment to build physical strength — but it ended up transforming how I see myself, how I age, and what I believe is possible in midlife and beyond.
But building strength wasn’t just about barbells. It was also a year of supporting loved ones through mental health struggles, navigating a hormonal rollercoaster, facing criticism and learning what real strength looks like.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Overview
01:17 Losing Power
02:30 Rebuilding
07:00 The Greatest High
07:53 The Lows
08:53 Finding The Well
11:43 The Lessons

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