“The Vagus Nerve Whisperer” joins The Aging Project Podcast. 

In this episode we go goes deep into one of the most important — and most overlooked — pillars of women’s health: nervous system care.

Shelley welcomes Tracy Whitton, a practitioner with 22 years’ experience and a unique gift: the ability to feel, sense, and intuit what a woman’s body is holding. Her clients call her “the vagus nerve whisperer” because of her work helping women calm, repair, and restore their nervous system.

Tracy has seen the same pattern in thousands of women: We’re living in constant overdrive — juggling kids, ageing parents, careers, rising stress, and the hormonal shifts of peri and menopause. Add past trauma or unresolved emotional load, and most women are living in fight-or-flight or shut-down mode without realising it. And here’s the truth she shares:

👉 Calm is not a luxury — it’s the foundation of aging well.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

1. What the nervous system actually is — and why women need to understand it Tracy explains the sympathetic (stress), parasympathetic (calm), and dorsal (shutdown) states in simple language. She introduces the vagus nerve — the body’s main communication superhighway — and why it’s the key to regulating stress, digestion, mood, energy, inflammation, and hormone balance.

2. Why peri & menopause amplify nervous system issues Estrogen changes make women more reactive to stress, less resilient, and more likely to experience anxiety, overwhelm, thyroid issues, sleep disruption and gut symptoms.

3. How dysregulation shows up in daily life Tracy shares the subtle signs women ignore, like: Constant rushing or urgency Feeling “tired but wired” Emotional numbing Bloating, constipation, or gut slowing Anxiety spikes, irritability, sleep issues Forgetting to breathe Feeling disconnected from joy She explains why so many women say “I’m fine, just busy” even when their body is begging for calm.

4. What happens when you ignore your nervous system Tracy breaks down how chronic stress leads to: burnout thyroid problems gut issues autoimmune flare-ups chronic fatigue emotional overwhelm Yes — a “nervous breakdown” is a real physiological collapse. The hopeful news? It’s reversible when women begin nervous system care.

5. Tracy’s unique method: Her work blends: clinical knowledge intuitive clairvoyance somatic wisdom deep vagus nerve activation

6. Simple rituals any woman can start today Tracy offers practical tools for women who feel overwhelmed or disconnected from calm: breathwork gentle movement warmth, quiet and stillness building pauses into the day creating safety in the body reconnecting with self-compassion She explains the qualities of repair — dark, quiet, warm, slow, soft, and still — and how to weave these into daily life.

7. The book: 365 Days of Nervous System Care Eight years in the making, this book is a daily companion filled with rituals, practices, and insights designed to help women shift from stress to safety. Tracy also shares her new Facilitator Training, helping more practitioners learn how to guide women through nervous system repair.

8. Tracy joins The 120 Club

This month, Tracy leads an exclusive 2-hour Calm Body Workshop for members — live and with replay included. 9. One message for every woman 40–60 Tracy’s closing wisdom is simple and profound — a reminder that calm isn’t a luxury, it’s your birthright.

Links Mentioned

🔗 Buy Tracy’s Book https://www.amazon.com.au/365-Days-Nervous-System-Care/dp/1764254619

🔗 Connect with Tracy

https://www.stmt.com.au

https://www.instagram.com/stillness_through_movement/

🔗 Join The 120 Club and attend The Calm Workshop with Tracy. on Sunday 7th December, 4.00-6.00 AEDT

You'll attend free as a member. Unlimited replay access as a member. 

🔗 Join The Calm Workshop with Tracy only (Non members price) . 20 days replay access. 

Register Here

We’re popping in with something a little different (and something we’re very excited about): a behind-the-scenes look at The Fitgenes Program.

Today we're diving into The Dietary Choice Report, one of the 6 reports found inside The Fitgenes Program. 

Ever wondered why some people can stop at one biscuit… while others eat the whole packet?

The answer might be in your DNA.

This episode looks at how our genes influence appetite, taste, and cravings, and what that means for long-term health and weight management.

🧬 The Dietary Choice Report, included in The Fitgenes Program, studies six key areas of how our bodies respond to food:

1. How easily we feel full (Satiety)
2. How strongly we taste bitter foods
3. How much we love sweetness
4. How we respond to sugar
5. How sensitive we are to fat taste
6. How our bodies process fat

Each area is linked to a few key genes that tell a story about how we eat and store energy. 💡

💬 The Big Idea Once you know your genetic blueprint, you can personalise your choices… and finally make food work for you, not against you.

So, get ready to go behind the scenes and learn about The Dietary Choice Report found inside The Fitgenes program and meet the experts including Darren Schliebs the CEO of Fitgenes and our favourite Clinical Nutritionist Lynsey Koch.

Enjoy the 5th episode of The Fitgenes Podcast Series.

👉 Join our FREE DNA webinar to learn more about The Fitgenes Program—register now to begin your DNA Discovery. https://theagingproject.com/fitgenes-webinar/ 

or Join The Program here: https://theagingproject.com/offer/

👉 Shop our favourite skincare and supplement at our sister platform: www.youmusttryit.com 

The Aging Project (TAP) Mini Meditations are designed to feed the mind and calm the nervous system.

Most of our guests have spoken about taking moments to stop and pause in the day.

It's our hope you'll take 5 minutes to stop and breathe upon waking, and throughout the day, using our mini meditations to support you relax, and clear the mind.

Please write a review, comment or email us at [email protected] if you'd like to see more (or less) of these in the future. 

👉 Join our FREE DNA webinar to learn more about The Fitgenes Program—register now to begin your DNA Discovery. https://theagingproject.com/fitgenes-webinar/ 

or Join The Fitgenes Program here: https://theagingproject.com/offer/

👉 Shop our favourite skincare and supplements at our sister platform: www.youmusttryit.com 

Before you inject yourself with GLP1 Peptides — try this.

These are the foundations every woman over 40 needs to build, for life. In this must-listen episode, Shelley sits down with Clinical Nutritionist Lynsey Koch to uncover how to activate your body’s own GLP-1 pathway naturally.

GLP-1 is the powerful appetite-regulating hormone that helps control cravings, stabilise blood sugar, and reduce belly fat — without the need for medications. Lynsey shares how real food, smarter movement, and better sleep can restore your metabolism and hormones — safely, sustainably, and for the long haul. Because the truth is: significant, rapid weight loss is rarely good for your body — and it almost never lasts.

Your goal isn’t to lose weight fast — it’s to build a metabolism and lifestyle that keeps you strong, balanced, and energised for decades. 

You’ll Learn:

🌿 What GLP-1 really is — and how it naturally curbs appetite and balances blood sugar.

🍳 Why protein, collagen, and fibre are your GLP-1 superfoods.

🍋 How bitter foods like lemon, ginger, and rocket trigger your digestion and fullness signals.

💛 The benefits of turmeric, berberine, and inositol for inflammation, mood, and glucose control.

☀️ Why a large, savoury breakfast before 10 a.m. sets your hormones and metabolism up for the day.

🌙 How sleep, stress, and nervous system resets protect your metabolic health.

Why It Matters: Before turning to injections, build the foundations your body truly needs. These are the daily changes — in food, movement, and mindset — that activate GLP-1 naturally and support healthy, lasting weight loss after 40.

🎧 Listen now, learn the method, and share this episode with every woman you care about. Because when you understand GLP-1, you understand how to work with your body — not against it.

Connect with us 

👉 Join our FREE DNA webinar to learn more about The Fitgenes Program—register now to begin your DNA Discovery. https://theagingproject.com/fitgenes-webinar/ 

or Join The Program here: https://theagingproject.com/offer/

👉 Join our Belly Fat Reset Program https://theagingproject.com/bye-bye-belly-fat-14-day-reset/ 

👉 Shop our favourite skincare and supplements at our sister platform: www.youmusttryit.com, Order Ultra Slim Forte with Berberine, Collagen, Inositol.  and Organic Green Tea here. 

Connect with Lynsey Koch

https://seedandsproutnutrition.com/ 

Caring for someone you love is one of the hardest — and most profoundly human — experiences we will ever face. And yet, most of us arrive at that moment unprepared, overwhelmed, and often deeply alone.

In this episode we sit down with journalist, author, and health communicator Casey Beros, whose book Next of Kin shines a light on what it really means to step into the role of carer. Drawing from her own experience caring for her dad, Casey shares the raw truths of navigating a complex health system, surviving the emotional rollercoaster of care, and finding love and meaning in the midst of loss.

We explore:

✨ Why caring, grieving, and loving are some of the hardest — and most important — human acts

✨ The hidden weight carers carry, from burnout to the “love drug” that keeps them going

✨ Practical ways families can navigate medical, legal, and financial challenges

✨ How grief can transform into meaning — and why conversations about death can be some of the most life-affirming we’ll ever have.

This conversation is for anyone who has cared, is caring, or one day will care for someone they love. It’s a powerful reminder that while none of us can avoid loss, we can choose how we meet it — with courage, compassion, and connection. Tune in and let Casey’s story remind you: you are not alone. 💜

👉 Grab Next of Kin: Buy the Book

https://www.amazon.com.au/Next-Kin-Expect-Expecting-Someone/dp/1394337973 

👉 Connect with Casey

https://www.caseyberos.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/caseyberos/ 

👉 Join our FREE DNA webinar to learn more about The Fitgenes Program—register now to begin your DNA Discovery. https://theagingproject.com/fitgenes-webinar/ 

or Join The Program here: https://theagingproject.com/offer/

👉 Shop our favourite skincare and supplement at our sister platform: www.youmusttryit.com 

Weight after 40 can feel like an uphill battle. Hormones shift, metabolism slows, and what worked in our 20s simply doesn’t cut it anymore.

In this episode, we dive deep into the role of weight loss medications — including GLP-1s like Mounjaro and Ozempic — and what women over 40 need to know before considering them.

We explore how these medications actually work in the body, who they’re designed for, and the risks and side effects that often get overlooked. Just as importantly, we discuss why medication alone isn’t the answer — and how nutrition, and strength training must be part of the bigger picture for lasting results.

This is a no-nonsense conversation that strips away hype and confusion, giving you the science and strategy to make informed choices. If you’ve felt stuck, frustrated, or tired of guessing, this episode offers clarity on how medications can fit into a safe, sustainable plan for women over 40.

👉 Ready to separate the facts from the fads? This is the episode for you.

👉 Join our FREE DNA webinar to learn more about The Fitgenes Program—register now to begin your DNA Discovery. https://theagingproject.com/fitgenes-webinar/ 

or Join The Program here: https://theagingproject.com/offer/

👉 Join our Belly Fat Reset Program https://theagingproject.com/bye-bye-belly-fat-14-day-reset/ 

👉 Shop our favourite skincare and supplements at our sister platform: www.youmusttryit.com 

Connect with Lynsey Koch

https://seedandsproutnutrition.com/ 

At 54, exhausted and running on empty, Monique van Tulder did something radical — she walked away from the life that was draining her. What started as a small step — changing lightbulbs in another house — turned into five months of solitude, adventure, and self-discovery. She calls it A Grown Up’s Gap Year.

In this conversation, Monique shares the truth so many women over 50 will recognise: years of putting everyone else first, of pushing through fatigue and health scares, of saying yes when they wanted to say no.

Her story begins not with adventure, but with depletion — thyroid cancer, low iron, invisible burnout — and a quiet longing to feel like herself again. What followed was a journey that was both terrifying and exhilarating: arriving alone in a silent Austrian village, leaping off cliffs to prove she still had courage, and slowly rediscovering joy, creativity, and her own voice. She came home renewed, lighter, and ready to name herself Project Fabulous Woman — a reminder that her own health, joy, and worth matter too.

This episode is not just about leaving home. It’s about permission. Monique reframes midlife and shows how any woman, anywhere, can create her own version of a gap year. Even fifteen minutes a day can be the spark of transformation. Whether you’re feeling burnt out, invisible, or simply craving something more, Monique’s story is a powerful reminder: midlife is not the end of the story. It’s the perfect season to begin again.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why women so often hit burnout in midlife — and how to recognise the signs.
• How Monique turned a small act of escape into a life-changing adventure.
• The role of fear, courage, and joy in rediscovering yourself. What it means to become your own “Project Fabulous Woman.”
• Simple tools like “Kind Starts” and mini gap years you can use right now.

Links:

https://www.moniquevantulder.com/

https://www.instagram.com/moniquevantulder/ 

Cancer. It’s a word that stops us in our tracks — bringing fear, grief, or uncertainty depending on our own story. And as we age, that word carries even more weight.

Despite decades of research, cancer still feels mysterious to many of us, and the “one-size-fits-all” treatments of the past haven’t been enough.

That’s why this episode is so important. We sit down with Professor David Thomas — one of the world’s leading “cancer detectives,” the driving force behind Omico  and Australia’s largest cancer genomics programs.

His vision? To make personalised cancer treatment the standard of care for every patient, not just the lucky few.

In this conversation, we go beyond the scary headlines and talk about the future of cancer care — from breakthrough genomic trials to real stories of hope — and what you can do today to reduce your own risk.

📌 Take Action Today:

• Book your free bowel cancer screening kit (45+) 

• Book your breast scan (40+ women) 

• Learn about Australia’s new Lung Cancer Screening Program (50–70 with smoking history) 

If cancer has ever touched your life, or even just crossed your mind, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

👉 Join our FREE DNA webinar to learn more about The Fitgenes Program—register now to begin your DNA Discovery. https://theagingproject.com/fitgenes-webinar/ 

or Join The Program here: https://theagingproject.com/offer/

👉 Shop our favourite skincare and supplement at our sister platform: www.youmusttryit.com 

The Aging Project (TAP) Mini Meditations are designed to feed the mind and calm the nervous system.

Most of our guests have spoken about taking moments to stop and pause in the day.

Its our hope you'll take 5 minutes to stop and breathe upon waking, and throughout the day, using our mini meditations to support you relax, and clear the mind.

Please write a review, comment or email us at [email protected] if you'd like to see more (or less) of these in the future. 

👉 Join our FREE DNA webinar to learn more about The Fitgenes Program—register now to begin your DNA Discovery. https://theagingproject.com/fitgenes-webinar/ 

or Join The Fitgenes Program here: https://theagingproject.com/offer/

👉 Shop our favourite skincare and supplements at our sister platform: www.youmusttryit.com 

We’re popping in with something a little different (and something we’re very excited about): a behind-the-scenes look at The Fitgenes Program.

Today we're diving into The Health and Wellbeing Report, one of the size reports found inside The Fitgenes Program. 

Discover all 6 reports HERE:

https://www.fitgenes.com/products/mega-bundle/?v=322b26af01d5 

We know that words like DNA, epigenetics, and nutrigenomics can feel a bit overwhelming. They sound scientific, complicated — even a little intimidating. But here’s the truth: this knowledge isn’t just for researchers or doctors. It’s for you. Because your genes hold powerful insights about your health — and understanding them can change everything. That’s why we created this mini-series. To demystify the science, answer your questions, and show you exactly how The Fitgenes Program works — and why we believe it should be available to everyone.

So, get ready to go behind the scenes and learn about The Health and Wellbeing Report found inside The Fitgenes program and meet the experts including Darren Schliebs the CEO of Fitgenes and our favourite Clinical Nutritionist Lynsey Koch. Enjoy the fourth episode of The Fitgenes Podcast Series.

👉 Join our FREE DNA webinar to learn more about The Fitgenes Program—register now to begin your DNA Discovery. https://theagingproject.com/fitgenes-webinar/ 

or Join The Program here: https://theagingproject.com/offer/

👉 Shop our favourite skincare and supplement at our sister platform: www.youmusttryit.com 

What if the stories you tell yourself… aren't even yours? In this powerful conversation, mindset coach and  A Life of Greatness host Sarah Grynberg joins us to unpack the hidden beliefs shaping our lives—often without us realising it. From the childhood messages we carry to the silent “I can’t” and “I’m not enough” that hold us back, Sarah shows us how to identify and rewrite the stories that no longer serve us.

✨ In this episode:

Where your beliefs really come from—and how they shape your reality. 

The most common limiting beliefs holding women back

Real-life stories of transformation through mindset shifts

Practical tools to rewrite your beliefs and create a life of joy and purpose If you’ve ever felt stuck in your story, this episode is your invitation to break free and start again—on your terms.

🔗 Learn more about Sarah:

Website: sarahgrynberg.com

Instagram: @sarahgrynberg 

Podcast: A Life of Greatness

Got a story of inspiration to share? We want to hear it! Head to www.theagingproject.com  and use our contact form to be part of the INSPIRE ME series.

👉 Join our FREE DNA webinar to learn more about The Fitgenes Program—register now to begin your DNA Discovery. 

https://theagingproject.com/fitgenes-webinar/ 

👉 Shop our favourite skincare and supplements at our sister platform: www.youmusttryit.com 

Podcast  Production

https://www.cactusmarketing.com.au/