Bryn Panee Burkhart came to Hailey Happens Fitness a little over a year ago, right in the middle of what she calls a full-blown sandwich generation smackdown. After a cross-country move to Hawaii, she was raising two kids, managing her father's cancer care and her aunt's dementia diagnosis, and quietly falling apart from exhaustion no one had a name for. It was not until she read an article on how women have been misled about menopause that she realized what she was actually

Why does midlife suddenly bring on insecurity, self-sabotage, and a loss of self-confidence you never struggled with before? In this episode of The Body Pod, Hailey and Laura sit down with cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf, bestselling author of 19 books on the mind-brain connection, to unpack exactly what happens in the midlife brain. Dr. Leaf explains why women in midlife shift from processing life in broad concepts to sudden, sharp detail, why this cognitive shift

If you've ever leaked during a workout, felt pressure "down there," or been told to just do your Kegels, this episode is for you. We sit down with Kim Vopni, known as The Vagina Coach, a certified personal trainer and pelvic floor expert with over 20 years of experience helping women understand and optimize their pelvic health. Pelvic floor dysfunction affects millions of women and most don't even know they have it! This conversation covers everything you didn't know you need

What if your body came with a maintenance manual and you've just been ignoring it? In this episode of The Body Pod, hosts Hailey and Laura sit down with Dr. Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett, the legendary movement and mobility experts behind Built to Move and The Ready State, for a conversation that will completely change how you think about your body in midlife. From hip extension to voodoo flossing, the Starretts break down why most women are unknowingly setting themselve

In this episode of The Body Pod, Hailey sits down with Dr. Alyssa Olenick - exercise physiologist, researcher, endurance athlete, and one a trusted voice in women's fitness science. Alyssa holds a PhD in exercise physiology with an emphasis in women's fitness and has dedicated her career to translating complex science into real, actionable guidance for everyday women.

In this powerful episode of The Body Pod, world-renowned performance physiologist Dr. Stacy Sims and endurance expert Selene Yeager break down the latest breakthroughs in women’s health research, longevity, strength training, and female physiology—and why the future of women’s health is finally changing.

If you're a woman navigating midlife and feel like your body is changing faster than you can keep up with, this episode is exactly what you need to hear. We sat down with Dr. Mary Pardee, naturopathic doctor, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and founder of ModrnMed, for one of the most honest, information-packed conversations we've had on The Body Pod.

In this bonus episode, board-certified urologist and menopause expert Dr. Kelly Casperson joins host Hailey Babcock to answer your most pressing questions about perimenopause, post-menopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Whether you've been told you can't take hormones, you're confused about estrogen patches vs. pills, or you're wondering why your belly fat, brain fog, and joint pain suddenly showed up — this episode is for you.

In this episode, performance psychologist and sleep scientist Dr. Raymond Prior breaks down the psychology behind why so many women struggle to make lasting changes — in their health, relationships, fitness, and everyday life. Dr. Prior unpacks the difference between a fixed mindset vs. growth mindset, how childhood beliefs shape adult anxiety and self-sabotage, and the neuroscience behind why failure feels so personal — and how to rewire that response.

Dr. Jaime Seeman—OBGYN, athlete & author of Hard to Kill—joins The Body Pod to share her journey from burnout to peak performance. She reveals her Five Pillars of Resilience and offers real talk on hormones, strength, recovery, and mindset. Whether you're navigating midlife or chasing vitality, this episode is your guide to becoming truly Hard to Kill.

Tammy Temple joins Hailey to share her journey through perimenopause, weight gain, and doing everything “right” without results. With expert support and small, science-backed changes, she lost 17 pounds, reduced anxiety, and regained confidence. A powerful story of resilience and what truly works for health after 50.

Oova founder Dr. Amy Divaraniya joins us to talk personalized hormone tracking, fertility, and perimenopause. Hear how data science is changing women’s health—starting at home.

In this episode of The Body Pod, Dr. Heather Hirsch breaks down the science of hormone therapy and its role in women’s health. From estrogen to testosterone, learn how HRT can support menopause and beyond — and what personalized care really means.

Hailey sits down with Dr. Jessica Shepherd to answer your top questions about menopause. From hot flashes to hormone therapy, Dr. Shepherd shares expert tips on managing symptoms and staying well through every stage. A must-listen for anyone navigating or preparing for menopause!

Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan shares expert insights on muscle, metabolism, and body composition—especially during perimenopause. With 190+ published studies, she offers science-backed advice on optimizing women’s health and fitness through midlife and beyond.

In this episode, we talk with Amanda Thebe, author of Menopocalypse, about navigating perimenopause and menopause with confidence. She breaks down symptoms, weight and mood changes, and how to maintain energy during this transition. Packed with practical advice, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone approaching or experiencing menopause.