In this episode of Ageless and Unfiltered, host Tina Dondajeski discusses the significant changes women experience in their bodies after the age of 50, focusing on the impact of hormonal shifts, particularly the drop in estrogen. She outlines six major changes, offers practical strategies for managing these changes, and emphasizes the importance of proactive health measures.

Takeaways

• Aging brings significant body changes
• Proactive health measures are essential
• Heart disease is the #1 killer of women

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Aging Unfiltered
• 01:51 Understanding Body Changes After 50
• 03:59 The Role of Estrogen in Aging
• 05:55 Six Major Changes in Women's Bodies
• 15:07 Strategies for Managing Belly Fat
• 23:53 Creating a Sustainable Action Plan
• 25:46 Conclusion and Community Engagement

Source Articles:

1. Crouch, Michelle. "6 Things Women Need to Know About Turning 50." AARP, July 6, 2023. https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/women-turning-50-health-changes/

2. Latona, Valerie. "How to Lose Belly Fat After Age 50." AARP, Updated October 10, 2025. https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/lose-belly-fat-after-fifty/

3. Chen, Meredith. "How To Lose 5lbs Quickly and Safely." SeniorResource, July 29, 2025. https://www.seniorresource.com/how-to-lose-5lbs-quickly-and-safely/

Expert Sources Cited in This Episode:

• Dr. Kathryn Rexrode, M.D. — Chief, Division of Women's Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital; Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
• Dr. Martha Gulati, M.D. — Expert in Women's Heart Disease, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Smidt Heart Institute
• Cynthia Sass, RD — Registered Dietitian specializing in Nutrition and Plant-Based Eating, Los Angeles