You’re exercising. Eating “clean.” Sleeping more. Taking the supplements.

So why are you more tired than ever?

In this episode of Say Yes to Chocolate, Dr. Becky and Sara B unpack one of the most frustrating (and emotionally loaded) experiences women face in midlife: doing all the “right things” and still feeling exhausted, depleted, and off.

Here’s the truth most people never explain:

1. It’s not a willpower problem.
2. It’s not a discipline problem.
3. And there’s nothing “wrong” with you.

What’s actually happening is that your body has changed — and your wellness strategy hasn’t.

You’ll learn why effort does not equal effectiveness anymore, how even “good habits” can become stressors when your body is under-recovered, and why the issue isn’t what you’re doing — it’s the order you’re doing it in.

This episode introduces a powerful reframe that gives women permission to stop fighting their bodies and start supporting them — without quitting everything or starting over.

If you’ve been feeling frustrated, guilty, or quietly wondering, “Why isn’t this working for me?” — this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.

1. Why trying harder often makes fatigue worse, not better
2. How “healthy habits” can act like stress when recovery is missing
3. The difference between supporting your body vs. fixing it
4. Why energy is a signal, not a symptom
5. How to identify which system needs support before adding more
6. Why sequence matters more than discipline
7. The 4 essential “switches” women need to Age Strong — and why they don’t all turn on at once

1. Women who feel tired, flat, or depleted despite “doing everything right”
2. Anyone frustrated by workouts, diets, or routines that used to work — but don’t anymore
3. Women navigating midlife changes who want clarity instead of more rules
4. Anyone ready to stop blaming themselves and start working with their body

In the next episode, Dr. Becky and Sara B dive into another common frustration:

Why you can feel “off” even when your labs and test results look completely normal.

If you’ve ever been told “Everything looks fine” — but you know it doesn’t feel fine — make sure and subscribe so you won’t miss it.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I so tired all the time — even when I’m sleeping?” this episode is for you.

In this conversation, Dr. Becky and Sara B reframe fatigue as information, not failure. Low energy isn’t just about feeling tired — it affects balance, confidence, reaction time, and how much you say yes to life. And for many women, exhaustion has become so normalized that it feels like “just aging.”

In this episode, we talk about:

1. Why sleep alone doesn’t guarantee energy
2. How fatigue can actually be your body trying to protect you
3. Why pushing harder used to work — and why it doesn’t anymore
4. The difference between symptoms and signals
5. Why energy is often the first thing to improve when the body gets the right support

We also introduce the Four Switches — strength, stability, energy, and recovery — and explain how being out of balance (or stuck in overdrive) can quietly drain your system.

This episode isn’t about adding more to your to-do list. It’s about slowing down, listening, and starting with the right support — one small, individualized step at a time.

✨ This conversation sets the stage for the next several episodes, where we’ll break down why doing the “right things” can actually make you more tired — and what to do instead.

1. Fatigue is a signal, not a personal failure
2. Energy reflects how well your systems work together, not just sleep
3. Pushing through low energy can shrink your world over time
4. There is no one-size-fits-all starting point — and that’s a good thing
5. Supporting the body correctly often restores energy before anything else

If this episode resonated, stay with us — this is just the beginning.

Over the next few episodes, we’ll break down:

1. Why “healthy habits” can backfire
2. How to support energy without doing more
3. What aging strong actually looks like in real life

👉 Subscribe so you don’t miss next week’s episode:

Why Doing the Right Things Might Be Making You More Tired

Aging Strong isn’t about perfection, restriction, or becoming a “new you.”

It’s about building strength, confidence, and choices—one simple step at a time.

In this episode of Say Yes to Chocolate, Dr. Becky and Sara share their Top 10 Simple Strategies for Aging Strong—a practical, real-life framework that supports your physical, mental, and emotional health as you move through midlife and beyond.

These aren’t extreme protocols or overwhelming routines. They’re intentionally simple strategies designed to help you stay independent, resilient, and engaged in your life—now and in the years ahead.

We cover:

1. Why real-life strength (not aesthetics) is non-negotiable
2. How protecting your balance and joints preserves confidence and freedom
3. Why fueling your body matters more as you age
4. How to support your nervous system in a chronically stressed world
5. The importance of keeping your world big instead of shrinking your life
6. How mindset, recovery, and small habits quietly shape how you age
7. Why community and support are essential—not optional

We also share our personal Aging Strong focus areas for 2026, including:

1. Maintaining muscle, bone health, and nervous system resilience
2. Nourishing over restricting
3. Building consistency without burnout
4. Saying yes to connection, curiosity, and possibility

If you’ve ever wondered “Is this just what aging feels like?”—this episode will gently remind you that aging strong is a choice, and it starts with one doable step.

✨ Pick one strategy.

✨ Practice it consistently.

✨ Watch your confidence—and your world—expand.

1. Strength for daily life matters more than workouts
2. Balance loss happens gradually—but it’s reversible
3. Food is fuel, information, and nourishment
4. Chronic stress accelerates aging
5. Joint confidence determines your freedom
6. A shrinking world speeds decline
7. Mindset shapes your biology
8. Recovery requires grace—not guilt
9. Small habits compound into big change
10. Community is a biological need

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What if aging didn’t mean shrinking your life… but expanding your choices?

In our very first episode of 2026, Dr. Becky and Sara B officially declare 2026 as the Year of Aging Strong — and no, this is not about “New Year, New You,” extreme resolutions, or burning your life down in January.

Aging Strong means having choices:

1. Choices to move your body with confidence
2. Choices to stay active, steady, and independent
3. Choices rooted in strength, balance, and energy — not fear or limitation

In this episode, we talk about:

1. Why most New Year’s resolutions fail (and what to do instead)
2. How fear quietly shrinks our world as we get older — and how strength opens it back up
3. What “aging strong” actually looks like in real life (hint: groceries, grandkids, travel, balance)
4. Why tiny, sustainable habits matter more than big overhauls
5. How to start supporting yourself right where you are — without perfection

This isn’t theory. It’s what we see every single week at our wellness center: when people get stronger, their confidence grows, their fear fades, and their lives get bigger again.

If you’ve ever wondered:

1. “When did my body stop feeling trustworthy?”
2. “Why do things feel harder than they used to?”
3. “Is it too late to build strength?”

This conversation is for you.

✨ 2026 is about aging one step stronger than you are today — with joy, clarity, and yes… chocolate.

✨ Start simple. Start today.

Download our 7 Simple & Easy Habits — tiny shifts that build real-life strength and confidence.

👉 https://www.drbeckyonline.com/easyhabits

And don’t forget to:

1. Subscribe to Say Yes to Chocolate
2. Share this episode with someone you love
3. Join us next week as we reveal our top strategies for Aging Strong in 2026

00:00 Welcome + our brand new 2026 studio

01:00 Why we’re naming 2026 the Year of Aging Strong

02:30 Aging strong = having choices

03:00 Why this is NOT “New Year, New You”

04:00 What choices really mean (hint: not groceries or gadgets)

05:00 Real-life examples we see every week

06:30 Why younger years don’t prepare us for this reality

07:30 What aging strong looks like day-to-day

09:00 How fear shrinks your world

10:00 Strength builds confidence — physically & emotionally

11:30 Tiny habits vs. all-or-nothing thinking

12:30 Giving yourself permission to believe change is...

In today’s episode of Say Yes! to Chocolate, we’re closing out our 7 Simple & Easy Habits series with one of the most underrated wellness tools you already have with you 24/7… your breath.

If stress, shallow breathing, poor sleep, or “running on fumes” has become your norm, this episode is for you. Dr. Becky and Sara unpack how intentional breathing can calm your nervous system, retrain your stress response, activate your vagus nerve, and bring your body back to baseline in just minutes a day.

You’ll learn:

✨ Why your breath is your built-in remote control for stress

✨ How shallow vs. deep breathing affects your brain, digestion, heart rate, and mood

✨ The real reason Sara rolled her eyes at breathwork—and why she swears by it now

✨ Three simple techniques you can use anywhere (including the grocery store!)

✨ When to use intentional breathing for the biggest impact—morning, daytime resets, and before bed

This habit is simple, sustainable, completely free… and shockingly powerful.

Ready to simplify your wellness and feel more grounded every single day?

Download our free guide: 7 Simple & Easy Habits That Changed Our Life

👉 www.drbeckyonline.com/easyhabits

Whether you’re catching up on the whole series or starting fresh with Habit #7, you’ll walk away with one small shift that can make a big difference.

Every morning, you’re faced with a choice: start the day in reaction mode… or start it on purpose.

In this episode, Dr. Becky and Sara break down one of their most life-changing (and shockingly simple) daily habits: The Daily 3+3 — a mindset reset that takes less than five minutes but can completely shift your focus, energy, and decisions for the rest of the day.

Dr. Becky shares the deeply personal story behind this practice, how growing up in a pessimistic household shaped her optimistic perspective, and why gratitude + intentional priorities are the real secret to a grounded, empowered life. Sara brings the real-life context, the eye-roll moments, and the relatable honesty we all need when building new habits.

You’ll learn:

✨ Why gratitude isn’t “woo”—it’s neuroscience

✨ How the Daily 3+3 rewires your focus

✨ The #1 reason this habit transforms decision-making

✨ How to habit-stack it into your mornings (even if you’re not a morning person)

✨ Why simplicity is the real power move in midlife wellness

And yes… you can do it with coffee in hand, messy hair, and zero glitter pens (unless you’re Sara B 😉).

00:00 Introduction to Say Yes to Chocolate

00:43 The Power of the Three Plus Three Strategy

01:33 Dr. Becky's Personal Journey with Gratitude

03:54 Implementing the Three Plus Three in Daily Life

04:38 The Science Behind Gratitude

07:34 Practical Tips for Starting Your Day Right

10:50 Final Thoughts and Action Steps

Want all seven habits in one simple guide? Grab our free 7 Simple & Easy Habits PDF:

👉 www.drbeckyonline.com/easyhabits

Because you can’t control everything in life—but you can control your focus, your perspective, and the choices you make…and that all depends on the way you start your day. 💛

It’s officially the kickoff to our Self-Care & Share Gift Guide, and today we’re sharing our version of Oprah’s Favorite Things… only with more magnesium and fewer handbags. 😉

In this fun, science-backed, wildly practical episode, we’re giving you our Top 5 Favorite Wellness Tools — the ones we personally use daily (or near-daily) to feel grounded, energized, supported, and sane through the holiday season.

Think of this as your wellness wishlist for you and the people you love.

These are the gifts that actually make you feel better — not clutter your closet.

We cover:

✨ The PEMF mat that gives full-body “recharged”

✨ The red-light mask we take everywhere (and yes, our husbands use it too)

✨ The air purifiers that made our homes—and sleep—SO much better

✨ The unsung hero of winter: a truly great humidifier

✨ The immune-supporting supplements we swear by for staying well all season long

Plus, you’ll hear stories about dogs sensing PEMF therapy, why grounding matters, and how simple winter upgrades can dramatically support your mood, sleep, immunity, and inflammation levels.

Small things done consistently make the biggest difference — and these are our small-but-mighty favorites.

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If you want meaningful, practical, feel-better-right-away gift ideas, this episode is your new BFF.

Share it with a friend, your partner, or anyone who loves health-nerdy goodness.

Say yes to chocolate — and to simple, sustainable wellness. 💛

This week on Say Yes! to Chocolate, we’re diving into Habit #5 from our “7 Simple & Easy Habits That Changed Our Lives” — Bulk Cooking — the ultimate time, money, and stress saver.

Whether you’re feeding a family or just yourself, this one habit can completely change your week. Dr. Becky and Sara B break down the why and how of bulk cooking, how it helps you hit your protein goals, and why it’s the secret to simplifying healthy eating without spending your life in the kitchen (or cleaning it up).

You’ll learn:

💛 How bulk cooking supports metabolism, muscle, and bone health

🍗 Why it’s easier to stay consistent when healthy food is prepped ahead

🥦 Practical ways to make this habit fit your real life—without perfection

00:00 Introduction to Say Yes to Chocolate

01:13 The Benefits of Bulk Cooking

03:03 Sarah's Bulk Cooking Routine

08:12 Tips for Effective Bulk Cooking

11:33 Conclusion and Action Steps

💛 KISS Action Step:

Set aside 1–2 hours this week to bulk cook one protein, one veggie, and one starch you love. Keep it simple and see how much calmer (and healthier) your week feels.

🎙️ New to the KISS Method™?

Go back and listen to Episode 6: The KISS Method — Keep It Simple & Sustainable to learn the framework we use to help you cut through wellness noise and build habits that actually last.

📘 Free Download: 7 Simple & Easy Habits That Changed Our Lives

This episode is Habit #3 from our free guide — a simple, sustainable framework to help you feel like yourself again.

👉 Grab your copy here: www.drbeckyonline.com/easyhabits