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
Ep 83: PCOS and Pumpkin Spice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:57
In this episode, we discuss training and nutrition for women with PCOS, and also how to think about food cravings during your period; we discuss one of the biggest food-related challenges for women in losing fat that isn…
Ep 82: Does Your Uterus Get In the Way? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:32
Who is the best and most well-rounded female athlete? What does it mean to be a well-rounded athlete anyway? Why are some "fitness" standards different for men and women (it must be the uterus...) Is cardio really "out"…
Ep 81: Understanding thyroid health with Elle Russ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:48
Today best-selling author and thyroid health expert Elle Russ joins Ashleigh to discuss the importance of your thyroid: what it does and supports in the body, tell-tale signs that your thyroid health is compromised; horm…
Ep 80: We design the optimal human meal | Whey causing skin issues? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
In this episode Rachel and Ashleigh are asked by a special listener to design the "perfect human meal;" they talk about what to do if whey protein and whey products are causing skin issues; and they chat about folic acid…
Ep 79: Lessons learned from a bodybuilder who races ultra-marathons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:05
Today Ashleigh chats with personal trainer, nutritionist, best-selling author, and host of The Brian Keane Podcast about endurance racing as a bodybuilder; strength training for women; the biggest misconceptions about su…
Ep 78: When your family doesn't support your goals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:21
In this week's episode, Ashleigh and Rachel answer listener questions about how to juggle, prioritize, and properly rank all the big healthy lifestyle factors, especially as your life and goals change - we talk about the…
Ep 77: Creatine Cycling? | Big Life News | Coolest listener ever? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:32
In this episode Rachel shares some big life news, Ashleigh discusses recent conversations about health and fitness with family members, and they answer some fun questions from listeners, including questions about the pro…
Ep 76: Answering your growing and bulking questions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:24
Not everyone is trying to get leaner and smaller - lots of us want to get bigger and grow more size and muscle, and that can be just as difficult as leaning out. In this episode Ashleigh and Rachel answer listener questi…
Ep 75: Are your fitness goals unrealistic? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:05
In this episode Ashleigh and Rachel talk technology (including some new fitness-related tech Ashleigh is loving, and their thoughts on the health risks of EMF's) but the big conversation today is about goals and standard…
Ep 74: How do you know when it's time to eat more carbs? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:52
In this short episode, Ashleigh and Rachel answer listener questions about how you know when it's time to eat more carbs, and offer some practical and tangible health tips for shift workers. A reminder that if you are a…