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    Fitness & Nutrition

    Muscle Science for Women

    Muscle Science for Women is a weekly podcast for women who want to build muscle, get stronger, improve their nutrition, and understand what their bodies actually need, especially in their 40s and beyond.

    Hosted by Rachel Gregory, MS, CNS, CSCS, and Ashleigh VanHouten, each episode takes a question women are asking and breaks down what the research says, what matters in real life, and what you can actually do with that information.

    Rachel is a nutritionist, strength and conditioning specialist, and the founder of RG Fitness. Ashleigh is an author, coach, and former nationally ranked natural figure competitor and powerlifter. Together, they bring science, coaching experience, personal stories, and plenty of honest conversation to topics that are often confusing, oversimplified, or buried under a mountain of internet bullshit.

    You’ll hear conversations about strength training during perimenopause and menopause, hormone replacement therapy, bone density, body composition, and how to train now so you can still be strong at 80. Rachel and Ashleigh also dig into the fundamentals beneath it all, including protein, fat loss, maintenance phases, muscle growth, rep ranges, cardio, training zones, GLP-1s, fasting, gut health, pelvic floor health, emotional eating, and the habits that make progress sustainable.

    This is not about chasing perfection or following one rigid plan. It’s about understanding the why behind training and nutrition so you can make better decisions for your body, your goals, and the season of life you’re in.

    Have a question you want Rachel and Ashleigh to answer? Want to explore the Muscle Science for Women training programs?

    Visit https://musclescienceforwomen.com

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    Copyright: Muscle Science for Women © 2022

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    Latest Episodes:
    Ep 133: Are you self-sabotaging your own goals (and happiness)? Jun 09, 2026
    Show notes

    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 out when everyone else is breathing in during yoga!) and talk about whether or not there is an "upper limit" on happiness for each of us, and after that point, we actually try to stop ourselves from being any happier. That leads into a convo about self-sabotage, which many of us are familiar with and which can be a pretty big obstacle to achieving your goals, fitness or otherwise.

    Join the conversation - leave a comment on the podcast, share the episode on social media, or leave a comment, topic idea, or question on the website: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/contact

    Or send a voice message here and they may play it on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/468952/1/3h8gyc5cfc71vsbu

    Check out the MSW Substack here: https://musclescienceforwomen.substack.com

    Learn about all of the MSW training programs here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/programs

    Subscribe to the new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musclescienceforwomen


    Ep 132: Heal your gut with Hannah Aylward May 19, 2026
    Show notes

    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 with
    • How to get to the root causes of your gut health or digestion issues
    • How to mitigate the damage caused by antibiotics
    • What gut tests to ask for
    • All the lifestyle stuff besides eating you should be paying attention to, and much more.

    Here is more information about Hannah and her work:

    Website: http://www.hannahaylward.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahaylwardhhc/ The Nutrient Dense Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nutrient-dense-podcast/id1788408977 Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free: https://go.hannahaylward.com/gut-health-root-cause-quiz

    Join the conversation - leave a comment on the podcast, share the episode on social media, or leave a comment, topic idea, or question on the website: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/contact

    Or send a voice message here and they may play it on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/468952/1/3h8gyc5cfc71vsbu

    Check out the MSW Substack here: https://musclescienceforwomen.substack.com

    Learn about all of the MSW training programs here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/programs

    Subscribe to the new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musclescienceforwomen


    Ep 131: How to train NOW to be strong at 80 Apr 28, 2026
    Show notes

    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 be able to do when they get older, and how to work back from the life you want to live when you're 80 and plan your workouts now accordingly.

    Longevity studies discussed:

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3080184/

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6778477/

    Join the conversation - leave a comment on the podcast, share the episode on social media, or leave a comment, topic idea, or question on the website: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/contact

    Or send a voice message here and they may play it on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/468952/1/3h8gyc5cfc71vsbu

    Check out the MSW Substack here: https://musclescienceforwomen.substack.com

    Learn about all of the MSW training programs here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/programs

    Subscribe to the new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musclescienceforwomen


    Ep 130: Influencer red flags | act like a baby - for your health Apr 21, 2026
    Show notes

    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 influencer" you're watching is someone worth listening to. She also offers up an idea for how we can be more present and go back to basics in improving and maintaining our mental and physical health: be more like a baby. You'll have to listen to the episode for the details...

    Join the conversation - leave a comment on the podcast, share the episode on social media, or leave us a comment, topic idea, or question on our website: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/contact

    Or send them a voice message here and they may play it on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/468952/1/3h8gyc5cfc71vsbu

    Check out our Substack here: https://musclescienceforwomen.substack.com

    Learn about all of our training programs here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/programs

    Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musclescienceforwomen


    Ep 129: Super disciplined, or just not resilient? Apr 07, 2026
    Show notes

    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 confirm the importance of managing where your attention goes. They talk about new physical challenges, literal dreams, and more.

    Join the conversation - leave a comment on the podcast, share the episode on social media, or leave us a comment, topic idea, or question on our website: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/contact

    Or send them a voice message here and they may play it on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/468952/1/3h8gyc5cfc71vsbu

    If you'd like to win a free premium subscription to our Substack, simply rate/review our podcast and send us proof/screenshot to our email, musclescience4women@gmail.com, or send it to us on Instagram.

    Check out our Substack here: https://musclescienceforwomen.substack.com

    Learn about all of our training programs here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/programs

    Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musclescienceforwomen

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Welcome Back and Personal Updates 02:53 Navigating AI and Its Impact on Daily Life 05:45 Overcoming Overwhelm: The Importance of Taking Breaks 09:11 Building Healthy Habits and Managing Distractions 17:16 Interpreting Dreams 23:12 Rock climbing and co-ed football


    Ep 128: Does more control = more freedom? Mar 17, 2026
    Show notes

    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 importance of flexibility, self-awareness, and intentional decision-making in achieving health and life goals. Key Topics

    • The benefits of delaying caffeine intake to improve energy cycles
    • The psychology behind delayed gratification and its impact on dopamine
    • Choosing coaches and mentors based on experience, understanding, and personal connection rather than popularity
    • The significance of self-awareness in managing social media, news consumption, and overall mental noise
    • Insights into the upcoming dopamine reset challenge to foster mindful habits
    • The conversation around peptides: current research landscape and personal caution

    Join the conversation - leave a comment on the podcast, share the episode on social media, or leave us a comment, topic idea, or question on our website: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/contact

    If you'd like to win a free premium subscription to our Substack, simply rate/review our podcast and send us proof/screenshot to our email, musclescience4women@gmail.com, or send it to us on Instagram.

    Check out our Substack here: https://musclescienceforwomen.substack.com

    Learn about all of our training programs here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/programs

    Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musclescienceforwomen


    Ep 127: Beet juice, vibration plates, red light therapy: do they work? Mar 10, 2026
    Show notes

    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 fiber THAT important? Do postpartum women really need to work their core differently? We debunk some fads and back some up in this episode.

    Join the conversation - leave a comment on the podcast, share the episode on social media, or leave us a comment, topic idea, or question on our website: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/contact

    If you'd like to win a free premium subscription to our Substack, simply rate/review our podcast and send us proof/screenshot to our email, musclescience4women@gmail.com, or send it to us on Instagram.

    Check out our Substack here: https://musclescienceforwomen.substack.com

    Learn about all of our training programs here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/programs

    Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musclescienceforwomen


    Ep 126: Is your favorite workout overrated? Mar 03, 2026
    Show notes

    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 pregnancy, and she rates a bunch of fitness trends.

    Join the conversation - leave a comment on the podcast, share the episode on social media, or leave us a comment, topic idea, or question on our website: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/contact

    If you'd like to win a free premium subscription to our Substack, simply rate/review our podcast and send us proof/screenshot to our email, musclescience4women@gmail.com, or send it to us on Instagram.

    Check out our Substack here: https://musclescienceforwomen.substack.com

    Learn about all of our training programs here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/programs

    Here's a link to the Kion creatine that Ashleigh recommends: https://glnk.io/j6vy/themusclemaven

    Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musclescienceforwomen


    Ep 125: Is your Type-A approach helping or hurting you? Feb 10, 2026
    Show notes

    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 blessing and a curse - especially when your ambition leaves little time for celebration, rest, or positive reflection. The answer may lie in programming rest in our life just like we do in training.

    Leave us your thoughts at musclescience4women@gmail.com, or send us a note on our website here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/contact

    Join our Substack here: https://substack.com/@musclescienceforwomen

    Learn more about our programs here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com

    Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musclescienceforwomen


    Ep 124: Is AI going to take over coaching (and our brains)? Feb 03, 2026
    Show notes

    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 future) of health coaching, training, and programming. And yes, they also answer questions about why you might not be seeing the progress you're expecting even though you're doing everything right with your nutrition and training.

    Do you think AI is good, bad, or somewhere in between? Leave us your thoughts at musclescience4women@gmail.com, or send us a note on our website here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/contact

    Join our Substack here: https://substack.com/@musclescienceforwomen

    Learn more about our programs here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com

    Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musclescienceforwomen


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