Strong Over Skinny: Beth Feraco on Midlife Weight Loss, Binge Recovery & the Power of the Basics
Beth Feraco (@bethferacofitness) has lived some lives: former alcoholic, binge eater, fashion designer, front-desk gym employee—and now? She’s a no-BS strength and nutrition coach helping thousands of women feel strong, clear-headed, and in control of their bodies.At 52, Beth is living proof that you don’t have to accept exhaustion, weight gain, or “falling apart” as part of midlife. In this episode, she gets raw and real about:– Healing her relationship with food after years of disordered eating– Losing 50+ pounds and keeping it off with actual science– What women get wrong about perimenopause, weight gain, and hormones– The “boring basics” that actually work: calorie awareness, strength training, and consistencyWe also talk motherhood, marriage, postpartum depression, sobriety, and how building her business saved her life.This episode is for any woman who feels like she’s tried everything—and is finally ready to stop chasing skinny and start building strength, clarity, and true food freedom.🎙 Listen and share—this one’s packed with game-changing insight, science-backed tools, and that signature Feraco fire.—👟 Find Beth online:Instagram: @bethferacofitnessTikTok: @bethferacofitnessPodcast: Cut the Crap with Beth and MattWebsite + Coaching: bethferacofitness.com—💊 Feeling out of control in perimenopause?Meet The Baseline—my hormone-free, plant-based supplement designed to help regulate mood, improve sleep, curb cravings, and feel good again. Two capsules. Once a day. Results in 1–3 months.—✨ Connect with Chelsea:Host: Chelsea EtheridgePersonal IG: @chels_hollandBrand IG: @notyoung.coWebsite + Blog: notyoung.com