It’s Never Too Late to Get Strong

Harder to Kill

Jennifer Perrier has been throwing barbells over her head for over a decade. A 5-time Pan American Masters champion, two-time World Championship medalist, and USAW Level 2 coach, she's one of the most accomplished Masters Olympic weightlifters in the country. She's also 56, has osteoarthritis in her hip, and just went six for six at Masters Nationals less than a year after emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix and an accident that totaled her car three weeks before competition. In this episode, we talk about how a friend's road trip to Kentucky launched Jennifer's weightlifting career; what it took to come back from abdominal surgery in a sport where everything starts from the core; how she manages the "critical mind" and limiting beliefs both in herself and in her athletes; what a woman lying in the next hospital bed with a broken hip did to Jennifer's sense of mission; and how she coaches athletes who are navigating pain, aging bodies, and the constant recalibration that Masters sport demands.  We also get into the mental game of Olympic lifting, her unorthodox approach to competing with arthritis, and how she's building what she calls "an army of people who are harder to kill." Find Jennifer at www.jenniferperrier.com, on Instagram at @jp.weightlifting [https://www.instagram.com/jp.weightlifting] and @kittyperrier [https://www.instagram.com/kittyperrier], and on Facebook at facebook.com/jpweightlifting [https://www.facebook.com/jpweightlifting]. For show notes and past episodes of That Badass Broadcast, visit thatbadassbroad.com/podcast [https://thatbadassbroad.com/podcast/]. Writing on strength, training, and competing later in life at thatbadassbroad.com [https://thatbadassbroad.com/]. Clips and training on Instagram: instagram.com/mirslam [https://www.instagram.com/mirslam]. Full episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/@thatbadassbroad [https://www.youtube.com/@thatbadassbroad].

You're Not Broken

Ren Collier has spent 15 years helping older adults get strong, build confidence, and do things they thought were behind them. A certified personal trainer and the founder of Fit RX, he's spent his career pushing back against the "light weights, take it easy" approach to aging. We talk about how Ren found his calling working with older adults (it was not the plan), what older bodies actually need versus what the fitness world often tells them they need, why he's never had a single client hurt their back in 15+ years of deadlifting, and how we can drop the barriers that keep older women out of the weight room.  We also get into the mindset transformation that happens when older women start getting stronger, how to find a trainer who won't treat you like you're made of porcelain (or like you're 25), and what to do if the one you have isn't working out. Whether you're brand-new to strength training or a seasoned older lifter who just needs ammunition to share with the skeptics in your life, Ren's perspective is one you'll want to hear. Find Ren on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/renfitrxvt/] at @renfitrxvt; Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fortitudetrainingsystems]at fortitudetrainingsystems; and online at his website [https://www.vagaro.com/fitrxvt] vagaro.com/fitrxvt [https://www.vagaro.com/fitrxvt]. For show notes and past episodes of That Badass Broadcast, visit thatbadassbroad.com/podcast [https://thatbadassbroad.com/podcast/]. Writing on strength, training, and competing later in life at thatbadassbroad.com [https://thatbadassbroad.com/]. Clips and training on Instagram: instagram.com/mirslam [https://www.instagram.com/mirslam]. Full episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/@thatbadassbroad [https://www.youtube.com/@thatbadassbroad].

6 Ounces of Whoop Ass

For Karan Sanford Taylor, what began as a dare from two coworkers in 2017 turned into a full-blown love affair with powerlifting. At 51, Karan had never seen a competition. She signed up anyway. Now on the verge of turning 60, Karan is a seasoned powerlifter who’s competed on national and world stages, stood on the podium in Sweden, lifted in Australia, Greece, and the Virgin Islands. Now she wants world records.  Karan has also been a personal trainer for 26 years, working with clients from their 40s into their 80s. In this episode, we talk about how the rampant chronic disease in her family drove her toward fitness at 33; why she calls herself "uncoachable" (her former coaches agree); how her grief at losing her sister to Covid nearly ended her lifting career and how she’s finding her way back; and her tips for competing successfully on an international stage. We also get into her personal training philosophy, how both trainers and clients can show up better for each other; and her two Harley Davidson bikes and the epic cross-country adventure she’s getting ready to take. Karan calls herself "six ounces of whoop ass", and that's probably the most accurate handle in powerlifting. She’s a tiny powerhouse of energy, strength, and joy. You may find this episode is all the pre-workout you need. Follow Karan on Instagram: @6_oz_of_whoop_ass [https://www.instagram.com/6_oz_of_whoop_ass], on Facebook at karan.s.taylor [https://www.facebook.com/karan.s.taylor] and on TikTok: @6_oz_of_whoop_ass [https://www.tiktok.com/@6_oz_of_whoop_ass]   For show notes and past episodes of That Badass Broadcast, visit thatbadassbroad.com/podcast [https://thatbadassbroad.com/podcast/]. Writing on strength, training, and competing later in life at thatbadassbroad.com [https://thatbadassbroad.com/]. Clips and training on Instagram: instagram.com/mirslam [https://www.instagram.com/mirslam]. Full episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/@thatbadassbroad [https://www.youtube.com/@thatbadassbroad].

It’s Never Too Late to Get Strong

Rosemary Nichols didn’t step into a gym until she was 71. Now 86, she’s deadlifting over 200 pounds and setting all-time world records. What began with Zumba Gold and a free personal training session evolved into national competition, world records, and a weekly training volume that would intimidate lifters half her age. In this episode of That Badass Broadcast, we talk about what motivated her to go to the gym at 71; how she got into lifting and what she looked for in a coach—and why not all trainers are the right fit; how she stays injury-free at 86, including mobility, warm-ups, and recovery; what it takes to train seriously later in life; and what she wants other women to understand about starting late—and starting anyway. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s truly “too late” to get strong, Rosemary is your answer. Follow Rosemary on Instagram @nichols_rosemary [https://www.instagram.com/nichols_rosemary/] and on Facebook at Fit Nana: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100022381397354 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100022381397354] For show notes and past episodes of That Badass Broadcast, visit thatbadassbroad.com/podcast [https://thatbadassbroad.com/podcast/]. Writing on strength, training, and competing later in life at thatbadassbroad.com [https://thatbadassbroad.com/]. Clips and training on Instagram: instagram.com/mirslam [https://www.instagram.com/mirslam]. Full episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/@thatbadassbroad [https://www.youtube.com/@thatbadassbroad].

Training for the Long Game

At 69, Linda Franklin is the strongest woman in the world in her age and weight class. She has type 1 diabetes, survived melanoma, and has battled multiple injuries—and just put up her best total ever. And until her early 60s, Linda had never even picked up a barbell.  In this first episode of That Badass Broadcast, we talk about training for longevity, managing setbacks, competing at the highest level, and what it means to keep getting stronger, both physically and mentally.  Whether you're a new lifter or a seasoned competitor, you’ll appreciate this honest conversation about strength, resilience, and showing up—long after most people think it’s “too late.”  Follow Linda on Instagram and YouTube - @Linda.gets.strong  For show notes and past episodes of That Badass Broadcast, visit thatbadassbroad.com/podcast [https://thatbadassbroad.com/podcast/]. Writing on strength, training, and competing later in life at thatbadassbroad.com [https://thatbadassbroad.com/]. Clips and training on Instagram: instagram.com/mirslam [https://www.instagram.com/mirslam]. Full episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/@thatbadassbroad [https://www.youtube.com/@thatbadassbroad].