In this episode, Dala McDevitt, co-founder of DLDNation, shares expert insights on how women 35+ and busy moms can build a strong, lean body through sustainable strength training and hormone-friendly practices. Dala discusses her approach to metabolism, mindset, and training that works for women in every season of life, from pregnancy and postpartum to perimenopause and beyond.
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Website: https://dldnation.com/
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00:00:00 - Introduction to the episode and Dala McDevitt

00:04:00 - Dala's background in nursing and struggles with eating disorders

00:06:30 - Transition from cardio to weightlifting and discovering nutrition

00:10:00 - Launching her coaching business and initial experience

00:12:00 - Shifting from intense training to more balanced fitness

00:16:00 - Discussing the evolution of fitness culture for women

00:20:00 - Overcoming myths about weightlifting for women

00:26:00 - Growing her coaching team and expanding services

00:33:00 - Advice for women trying to conceive and fertility health

00:40:00 - Importance of sleep and stress management for fertility

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