Muscle Science for Women

Muscle Science for Women

Author: Ashleigh VanHouten & Rachel Gregory Language: English Episodes: 100
Ashleigh VanHouten and Rachel Gregory, the co-creators behind the Muscle Science for Women training program, bring their combined expertise as a health coach and a nutritionist-strength specialist into a regular, down-to-earth conversation. This isn't about generic fitness advice; it's a deep, practical look at how women can build strength and wellness on their own terms. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with two knowledgeable friends who genuinely understand the specific physiological and cultural landscape women navigate in gyms and kitchens. They tackle the real questions-from optimizing nutrition for energy and recovery to designing effective training sessions and critically examining fitness trends. The dialogue is always rooted in science but delivered without jargon, making complex topics like metabolism, hormonal influences, and sustainable habit change both accessible and actionable. Tuning into this podcast offers a reliable source of clarity amidst the noise, transforming the principles of muscle science into a personalized roadmap for anyone looking to feel stronger and more confident. You'll hear honest discussions that blend evidence with experience, all aimed at empowering your individual health journey.
Episodes
2026 Goals: Dopamine Reset and Finding Alignment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:14
Welcome to 2026! In this episode, Rachel and Ashleigh catch up on their holiday breaks, share personal reflections on growth and alignment, and announce an exciting new product launching soon. In This Episode: Rachel sha…
Ep 121: 12 Tips for Dealing with Seasonal Depression [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:05
In this episode of Muscle Science for Women, the hosts reflect on the challenging year of 2025 and share strategies to combat seasonal depression. They discuss their personal experiences and coping mechanisms, including…
Ep 120: Understanding Thyroid Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:23
In this episode with renowned thyroid expert Elle Russ, bestselling author of The Paleo Thyroid Solution, Ashleigh and Elle discuss: -why it can be so difficult to get a proper diagnosis; -symptoms to look out for, inclu…
Ep 118: How long does it take to lose muscle? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:40
This week Rachel and Ashleigh answer questions from listeners including: Advice for vegetarians on how to optimize health and muscle How to train around your cycle when your birth control prevents you from having a cycle…
Ep 116: 5 Ways to make fitness progress when you have NO time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:17
In this quickie episode, Ashleigh talks about five key ways to make fitness, strength, health, and body composition improvements even when you have no time - maybe you have young kids, a demanding job, or are just going…
Ep 115: does weightlifting stunt teenage growth? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:02
In this episode, Ashleigh and Rachel answer user questions about whether or not powerlifting is bad for teenagers' growing bodies; talking about body image with your kids; can you build muscle with a back injury, and mor…
Ep 114: Why your diet isn't working anymore - and how to fix it [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:19
In this solo episode (a re-release of a popular episode from Rachel's other podcast, MetFlex and Chill) Rachel discusses what happens when your diet stops working for you, and how to fix the problem. We hope you find thi…
Ep 113: Are you being insane? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:29
In this brand-new episode, Ashleigh and Rachel share big life and fitness updates; they give their unfiltered answer to a listener question who wonders if she's being insane about her body recomp goals; they share how to…