Muscle Science for Women

About 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

Publisher

Ashleigh VanHouten & Rachel Gregory | Fitness, Strength Training, Wellness

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 May 2020

Latest episode

3 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

98 of 255 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   3 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT

   6 food swaps for fat loss

   Ashleigh VanHouten and Rachel Gregory discuss six impactful food swaps for effective fat loss, offering practical advice for mindful eating.

2. 

   27 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Ep 147: Listener Q&A: birth control and a stalled fat loss plan

   Ashleigh VanHouten and Rachel Gregory, MS, CNS, address listener questions about birth control's impact on muscle building and overcoming fat loss plateaus in this interview.

3. 

   20 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Ep 146: Fear and your fitness goals: when to listen, when to push

   Ashleigh VanHouten explores how fear impacts fitness goals, offering strategies to differentiate fear from danger and when to push through discomfort.

Inside a recent episode

6 food swaps for fat loss

Published 3 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So I think that that's also just something that, you got to remember that there's nuance in this. Yeah. And yeah. And I think, no, I agree with that. I think that there, there are also just years of doing this. There's so many ways to like get creative with things that you might not have even thought about. […]

Who has been a guest on Muscle Science for Women

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Caroline Packard
• Brad Kearns
• Kayla
• Hannah Aylward

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

74,880

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

477 ratings

Spotify

4.3 / 5

321 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 88 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

84

Social presence

97

YouTube

85

Engagement

96

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