Navigating Midlife with Strength, Simplicity & Self-Compassion – with Ruth MacFit
The Fit Positive PodcastShow Notes
In this inspiring and down-to-earth conversation, I’m joined by my friend and fellow coach, Ruth MacFit — a powerhouse of empathy, practicality and no-nonsense advice for women in midlife.
🔥 In this episode: We talk about what it really looks like to feel fitter, stronger, and more confident in your 40s and beyond — not through perfection or extremes, but by embracing imperfection, keeping things simple, and rewriting the stories we’ve been told about who we are and what we’re capable of. This episode is all about real talk between two women who’ve been through the ups and downs themselves, and who coach other women through the same. Ruth’s powerful story — from burnout to balanced strength
How to spot self-sabotage and gently move past it
What Ruth calls her “no crap cake” philosophy — and how it helps women ditch guilt and all-or-nothing thinking
The simple habits that keep her grounded through neurodivergence, parenting and running a business
What women who succeed in midlife really have in common (spoiler: it’s not perfection)
Where Ruth sees her own health and fitness heading in the next 20–30 years
👭 About Ruth: Ruth MacFit is a fitness and mindset coach for women who are done with extremes. Her approach is rooted in empathy, evidence, and empowering women to understand themselves better — without judgement or overwhelm.
You can learn more about Ruth and her coaching at 👉 https://www.ruthmacfit.com Follow Ruth on Instagram Or catch her podcast, The Ruth MacFit Podcast
✨ Connect With Us: Follow me on Instagram: @claire.farrell
Learn more about the Fit Positive Method: www.fitpositive.ie
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