Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Two trainers, one word they both hate, and an honest conversation about why women have been taught to be afraid of their own strength.

In this clip, Dani Coleman and Dr. Stephanie unpack why "toned" has become the fitness industry's most loaded term — and what women actually mean when they say it. Spoiler: they want muscle. They just weren't given permission to say so. Dani explains why building muscle is the most powerful, feminine investment a woman can make in her future, and Dr. Stephanie makes the case that 99% of women don't have the hormonal composition to bulk up — no matter how hard they try.

If "I don't want to get too big" has ever crossed your mind, start here.

🎙️ Full episode: youtu.be/G-Cg6L5UN_E

**P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:

Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. drstephanieestima.com/newsletter

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