Flex and the City

Welcome to “Flex and the City” , where we explore the dynamic, sometimes chaotic, but always rewarding journey of life in your 40s! Hosted by two long-time friends, Lisa Wasonga & Ghada Odeh, with a bond that dates back to our university days, we bring you candid conversations that blend wisdom, laughter, and a touch of drama. Our episodes cover everything from health, fitness, and mindset matters to the unique challenges of motherhood and embracing life in our 40s. Join us for relatable advice, laughter, and inspiration as we flex through this exciting chapter of life.

Flex and the City is a health podcast hosted by Ghada Odeh & Lisa Wasonga, with 56 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ghada Odeh & Lisa Wasonga hosts Flex and the City, a health show with 56 episodes published.

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  Episode #56

  EP. 56 - How Laughter Affects Your Mental Health, Hormones, and Stress Levels

  Mar 11, 202650 minS1

  <p>Hey Flex Fam!Episode 56 is live. And honestly? We needed this one.This week, we are diving into something we do every day (or at least we should) — laughing. Not the polite giggle or the nervous chuckle, but the real, ugly, snot-coming-out-of-your-nose, falling-off-your-chair kind. And the question we kept coming back to: why do we do so much less of it as adults?From the science of what laughter actually does to your body to why your brain reacts differently when you're laughing with your people versus your colleagues — this one goes deep. Oh, and there's a tattoo story that...

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  Episode #55

  EP. 55 - Shiv Simani | Fitness, Mindset, and Overcoming Life’s Challenges | Guest Speaker

  Feb 25, 20261h 17mS1

  <p>Hey Flex Fam,This week on Flex and the City, we’re joined by Shiv Simani, creator, coach, and one of Kenya’s most recognizable voices in fitness and wellness.Lisa has known Shiv for over a decade, and fun fact: Shiv was the very first guest Flex and the City ever had back in the day. So this episode isn’t just a guest interview — it’s a reunion, a mindset masterclass, and a reminder that fitness is never just about aesthetics.In this conversation, we get into:*The moment CrossFit humbled Shiv (thrusters will do that 😅) — and why he kept com...

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  Episode #54

  EP. 54 - Fitness Over Fashion: Are We Working Out or Dressing Up?

  Feb 22, 202657 minS1

  <p>Fitness has changed. A LOT.In this episode of Flex and the City, we get into the health, fitness, and fashion world and how it’s evolved from Jane Fonda leg warmers to “Pilates princess” aesthetics, matching sets, and feeling like you need the right look just to show up.We talk about:*How gym fashion became a whole identity (and why it can feel intimidating)*The “Pilates aesthetic” and the criticism around elitism and exclusion*Why inclusive sizing is not the same as inclusive design*The curvy girl class conversation and why safe spaces matter*The body bias we all car...

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  Episode #53

  EP. 53 - Is Chivalry Dead? Modern Romance, Interdependence vs Independence & “Let Me Drive” Energy | Flex and the City Podcast

  Feb 11, 20261h 10mS1

  <p>Hey Flex fam! Today on Flex and the City, we’re going there.Is chivalry dead? Do we even want it back? And what happens when “I’ve got this” turns into “I’m doing EVERYTHING”?We talk about the fairytale blueprint we grew up with (thanks Disney), the “happily ever after” myth that taught us marriage is the end of the story… when in real life, that’s usually when the work starts.We also get into what chivalry looks like now: less jacket-over-puddle, more thoughtfulness, consistency, listening, and showing up without being asked.In this episode of Flex and the City:*How...

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  Episode #52

  EP. 52 - Wellness, Hydration & Values: Inside the Electrolyte Boom with Plink! Co-Founder Max Luthy

  Feb 4, 20261h 4mS1

  <p>Hey Flexy Fam,Welcome back to Episode 52 of Flex and the City 🎙️This week we’re joined by a special guest, Max Luthy, co-founder of Plink! — a low-sugar electrolyte tablet designed to make daily hydration easier, more joyful, and more sustainable.Before launching Plink, Max worked in trend forecasting and innovation, advising brands like Disney, Spotify, Adidas, and even the Dubai government on what the future of consumer behavior would look like. In this episode, we unpack how sustainability, wellness, and consumer habits have evolved — especially post-COVID — and what that means for how we live, move, hydrate, and build brands today...

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