Muscle Science for Women
Ashleigh VanHouten & Rachel Gregory
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Ep 133: Are you self-sabotaging your own goals (and happiness)?
In this episode Rachel and Ashleigh answer questions about how sleep can impact meal timing, how to properly breathe during exercise (especially for those of you who always feel like you're breathing…
Ep 132: Heal your gut with Hannah Aylward
In this episode Ashleigh speaks with Hannah Aylward, a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Gut Health Expert + Mindfulness Advocate, to help breakdown: The major gut health issues we may be dealing…
Ep 131: How to train NOW to be strong at 80
In this episode, hosts Ashleigh and Rachel discuss what we need to be doing now to live the life we want when we're older, including discussing some key markers of longevity, the things they want to…
Ep 130: Influencer red flags | act like a baby - for your health
In this solo episode, Ashleigh offers some food for thought on how to handle the onslaught of health information we are exposed to on a daily basis, and how to determine whether or not the "online…
Ep 129: Super disciplined, or just not resilient?
In this episode, hosts Ashleigh and Rachel give updates on their Dopamine Reset Challenge, continue to explore the impact of AI, talk about the latest negative fitness trend on social media, and…
Ep 128: Does more control = more freedom?
In this episode, Ashleigh and Rachel explore practical strategies for optimizing routines, managing dopamine, and choosing the right support systems to enhance overall well-being. They delve into the…
Ep 127: Beet juice, vibration plates, red light therapy: do they work?
Today Ashleigh and Rachel discuss more of the wellness trends you sent in, going over research about their efficacy, including beet juice powder, red light therapy, vibration plates and more. Is…
Ep 126: Is your favorite workout overrated?
In this short solo episode, Ashleigh offers a free Substack subscription if you review the pod; she answers a listener question about whether or not it's normal to make gains and feel BETTER during…
Ep 125: Is your Type-A approach helping or hurting you?
In this episode, the ladies discuss where they were in 2016, they both touch on some recent injuries and how they're dealing with them, and they talk about how having a Type A personality can be a…
Ep 124: Is AI going to take over coaching (and our brains)?
In this episode, Ashleigh offers updates on her month-long Costa Rica residency, the ladies discuss more dopamine management, and they dive deep into AI as it relates to the current state (and…
Ep 123: What women need to know about Iron
In this episode, Ashleigh breaks down the basics of what you need to know about iron and iron deficiency as a strength-training woman. She discusses why iron deficiency is so common in…
2026 Goals: Dopamine Reset and Finding Alignment
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…
Ep 121: 12 Tips for Dealing with Seasonal Depression
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…
Ep 120: Understanding Thyroid Health
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…
Ep 119: Body fat percentage confusion | changes coming for Muscle Science for Women
In this episode Ashleigh and Rachel discuss the differences in body fat percentages between men and women, including what's healthy and sustainable, and how they will look different depending on a…
Ep 118: How long does it take to lose muscle?
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…
Ep 117: Distractions, numbing tactics, and what's keeping us from being our healthiest selves
In this episode, Ashleigh and Rachel have an impromptu mental health chat, talking about their own personal struggles and ways in which we can all face our challenges head on rather than looking for…
Ep 116: 5 Ways to make fitness progress when you have NO time
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…
Ep 115: does weightlifting stunt teenage growth?
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…
Ep 114: Why your diet isn't working anymore - and how to fix it
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.…
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