Welcome to "Own Your Shift" The podcast for women who are done playing small and ready to own their health, mindset, and midlife glow-up. I'm Virginia, your no-BS guide to navigating your 40s and beyond with humor, real talk, and a whole lot of transformation. Because let's be honest, midlife isn't a crisis, it's a damn upgrade. So, if you're ready to laugh, level up, and shift into your best self—hit that follow button and let's do this!
WTF - What the Fit Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Virginia Bain
46 episodes
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Welcome to "Own Your Shift" The podcast for women who are done playing small and ready to own their health, mindset, and midlife glow-up. I'm Virginia, your no-BS guide to navigating your 40s and beyond with humor, real talk, and a whole lot of transformation. Because let's be honest, midlife isn't a crisis, it's a damn upgrade. So, if you're ready to laugh, level up, and shift into your best self—hit that follow button and let's do this!
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June 18, 2026
From Experience to Income: Building a Business After 40
<p data-start="25" data-end="74"><strong data-start="25" data-end= "74">Are you hiding your expertise from the world?</strong></p> <p data-start="76" data-end="322">In this episode of <strong data-start="95" data-end="113">Own Your Shift</strong>, I sit down with entrepreneur, speaker, and Instagram expert <span class="whitespace-normal">Sue B. Zimmerman</span> to talk about visibility, reinvention, confidence, and why it's never too late to build something meaningful.</p> <p data-start="324" data-end="541">Sue has launched multiple successful businesses, built a million-dollar company in her twenties, and now helps entrepreneurs and professionals turn their experience, knowledge, and passion into thriving online brands.</p> <p data-start="543" data-end="556">We dive into:</p> <ul data-start="557" data-end="987"> <li data-section-id="t9b7ge" data-start="557" data-end="632">Why so many women stay invisible online despite having valuable expertise</li> <li data-section-id="iqtexw" data-start="633" data-end="692">The biggest mindset blocks that keep people playing small</li> <li data-section-id="199106s" data-start="693" data-end="733">How to build confidence through action</li> <li data-section-id="ra2509" data-start="734" data-end="792">What Instagram actually takes to grow a business in 2026</li> <li data-section-id="297qdw" data-start="793" data-end="858">The power of relationships, connection, and authentic marketing</li> <li data-section-id="5b5wbf" data-start="859" data-end="910"> Reinventing yourself in your 40s, 50s, and beyond</li> <li data-section-id="gl9471" data-start="911" data-end="987">Why you're not behind—even if it feels like everyone else has a head start</li> </ul> <p data-start="989" data-end="1172">If you've ever wondered whether you're too old, too late, or not qualified enough to put yourself out there, this conversation is your reminder that your experience is your advantage.</p> <p data-start="1174" data-end="1219">Your next chapter doesn't require permission.</p> <p data-start="1221" data-end="1244">It requires visibility.</p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Thanks for listening to another episode of Own Your Shift.</p> <p>If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might need the reminder that syour next chapter doesn't require permission!</p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Thanks for listening to another episode of Own Your Shift.</p> <p>If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might need the reminder that strength is built in the small daily decisions.</p> <p><a href="https://learnwithsbz.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Connect With Sue B</a></p> <p>Leave me a message or feedback on Instagram @virgbain</p> <p><strong>Join the Own Your Shift newsletter</strong> for real strategies on mindset, smart meal planning, high-protein recipes, and effective training designed for driven women like you. <a href= "https://www.virginiabain.com/subscribe-to-join-my-newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Join Here!</a></p> <p>If you're looking for a coach, I have a few openings starting in July. You can apply <a href= "https://forms.gle/fDmjLhyGpR54Mk8N6%20https://forms.gle/fDmjLhyGpR54Mk8N6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a> to see if we are a good fit.</p>
June 11, 2026
The Most Powerful Form of Control Isn't What You Think
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">What if the real benefit of exercise has nothing to do with losing weight, building muscle, or looking better in the mirror?</p> <p>In this episode of Own Your Shift, Virginia explores why strength training, routines, and simple daily disciplines become so powerful during life's most difficult seasons.</p> <p>When everything around you feels uncertain—your career, relationships, finances, health, or future—it's easy to feel out of control. But while we can't control everything that happens to us, we can control how we show up for ourselves.</p> <p>This episode dives into:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Why discipline creates stability when life feels chaotic</p> </li> <li> <p>The surprising mental health benefits of strength training</p> </li> <li> <p>How routines help regulate stress and build resilience</p> </li> <li> <p>The difference between self-punishment and self-respect</p> </li> <li> <p>Why your body can become an anchor during difficult times</p> </li> <li> <p>How small daily habits create unshakable confidence</p> </li> </ul> <p>This isn't an episode about getting six-pack abs or chasing perfection.</p> <p>It's about building a foundation strong enough to support you when life gets heavy.</p> <p>Because sometimes the greatest transformation isn't changing your body, it's becoming the kind of person who can weather any storm.</p> <p>Thanks for listening to another episode of Own Your Shift.</p> <p>If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might need the reminder that strength is built in the small daily decisions.</p> <p>Leave me a message or feedback on Instagram @virgbain</p> <p><strong>Join the Own Your Shift newsletter</strong> for real strategies on mindset, smart meal planning, high-protein recipes, and effective training designed for driven women like you. <a href= "https://www.virginiabain.com/subscribe-to-join-my-newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Join Here!</a></p> <p>If you're looking for a coach, I have a few openings starting in July. You can apply <a href= "https://forms.gle/fDmjLhyGpR54Mk8N6%20https://forms.gle/fDmjLhyGpR54Mk8N6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a> to see if we are a good fit.</p> <p>You can also find me on Substack for daily thoughts and Inspiration: @virginiabain</p>
June 4, 2026
It's not you... It's your nervous system
<p class="isSelectedEnd">So many high-achieving women over 40 feel exhausted, disconnected, emotionally flat, anxious, or stuck in survival mode and immediately assume it's "just hormones."</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">But what if the deeper issue is nervous system dysregulation?</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">In this episode of Own Your Shift, I sit down with Dr. Julie Merriman to discuss the connection between chronic stress, perfectionism, overachievement, burnout, hormones, and the female nervous system.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">We dive into:</p> <ul data-spread="false"> <li>why ambitious women often disconnect from their bodies</li> <li>the hidden cost of always "pushing through"</li> <li>nervous system regulation and chronic stress</li> <li>hormones vs survival mode</li> <li>why rest feels uncomfortable for so many women</li> <li>reconnecting to yourself in midlife</li> <li>practical ways to feel grounded, energized, and deeply alive again</li> </ul> <p>This conversation is for every woman who looks successful on the outside… but feels exhausted on the inside.</p> <p>Let's Stay Connected: </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Follow me on Insta @virgbain </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Join the Own Your Shift newsletter</span></strong> <span style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">for real strategies on mindset, smart meal planning, high-protein recipes, and effective training designed for driven women like you.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><a title="Own Your Shift News Letter" href="https://www.virginiabain.com/subscribe-to-join-my-newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Join Here!</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Join me on Substack for daily thoughts and Inspiration: <a href= "https://substack.com/@virginiabain" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Virginia on Substack</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><strong>Guest Information</strong>: Dr. Julie Merrimam </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Website: <a title="Connect with Julie" href="https://www.juliemerrimanphd.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Connect with Julie</a></span></p>
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