About this episode
Heart disease? That’s a “man’s issue,” right? Wrong.In this truth-bomb-packed episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with DR. JEANNE ONG —cardiologist, CrossFitter, and all-around powerhouse—to shatter the myth that women are safe from heart disease.From hidden symptoms and high blood pressure to how exercise really protects your heart, this is the no-fluff, real-talk heart health conversation every woman over 35 needs to hear. Find out:Why women are more likely to die from heart failure than men And why we’re also less likely to be properly medicated or diagnosed.The “strong but stiff” heart issue that’s under-recognized in women Not all heart failure looks the same—especially in women over 40.The truth about high blood pressure, even in fit and active women Yes, it still matters. Yes, it still puts you at risk. No, supplements alone aren’t enough.The cardio-vs-weights debate for heart health—and how to balance both Dr. Jeanne shares the evidence behind different exercise types and her own CrossFit secrets.Why HIIT isn’t the villain (but isn’t always the hero either) Plus: VO? Max explained, zone training basics, and why breathless workouts can feel so damn cathartic.Listen now to The Forties Formula. This episode might just save your life—or someone else’s.-----CHAPTERS00:00 What women need to know first about heart health05:30 Why women’s lifetime heart risk is equal—or greater—than men’s16:00 Why hypertension is under-treated in women20:00 Genetics, ethnicity, and personal risk factors24:00 Is high-normal blood pressure safe?28:00 Hypotension, POTS, and what’s normal for low BP36:00 The truth about keto, carbs, and sustainable eating45:00 Cardio vs. HIIT: what works and for whom50:00 VO? max explained in real-life terms55:00 Emotional + physical benefits of intense workouts
