Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
This year started as a commitment to build physical strength — but it ended up transforming how I see myself, how I age, and what I believe is possible in midlife and beyond.
But building strength wasn’t just about barbells.
It was also a year of supporting loved ones through mental health struggles, navigating a hormonal rollercoaster, facing criticism and learning what real strength looks like.
You can watch the full episode now on The Honest Channel using the link in this Short.
#strengthtraining #strongover50 #womenwholift #agingwell #healthyaging
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I’m Clare Johnston — a journalist in my 50s on a mission to share the best information and advice on how to age well, look and feel great for longer.
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This year started as a commitment to build physical strength — but it ended up transforming how I see myself, how I age, and what I believe is possible in midlife and beyond.
But building strength wasn’t just about barbells.
It was also a year of supporting loved ones through mental health struggles, navigating a hormonal rollercoaster, facing criticism and learning what real strength looks like.
You can watch the full episode now on The Honest Channel using the link in this Short.
#strengthtraining #strongover50 #womenwholift #agingwell #healthyaging
About Me
I’m Clare Johnston — a journalist in my 50s on a mission to share the best information and advice on how to age well, look and feel great for longer.
🛍️ Shop & Save on My Recommendations
MY SKINCARE ROUTINE → shopmy.us/collections/243245
HEALTHY AGING TOOLS I USE → shopmy.us/collections/408665
MY STYLE PICKS → shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel/my-style
BROWSE MY FULL SKIN, HEALTH & STYLE RECOMMENDATIONS shopmy.us/shop/TheHonestChannel
(I use affiliate links which means I earn a small commission on purchases made through my links but I will ALWAYS be HONEST about it).
✅ Subscribe & Join
Subscribe for new weekly episodes → youtube.com/thehonestchannel
Join The Honest Channel for perks and extra content → youtube.com/channel/UC4qU47VfUwFLDzolJEczYCA/join
📖 Read More
Articles & insights from me → http://www.honest.scot
Sign up for my monthly newsletter → https://mailchi.mp/honest/the-honest-channel-newsletter
I'm an author too! Read my work here shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel/books-i've-written!
🎧 Listen to the podcast with YouTube Music music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwJwOmOzK8TCgwdxtIqoamTih3Aoi9BTk
Spotify podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clare-johnston0
Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-honest-channel-podcast/id1748748620
Connect with me on social media:
instagram.com/honestclare
tiktok.com/@honestchannel
facebook.com/honestclare
Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
