#2 Episode of 2025 LAUREN COLENO-SEMPLE -Busting the Biggest Myths in Female Fitness and Nutrition
Coming in at #2 on our list of top podcasts for 2025 is my conversation with Lauren Colesco-Semple.
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple—a muscle physiology researcher, strength coach, and expert in female exercise and nutrition science. With a focus on how ovarian hormones impact training adaptations, Lauren brings both clinical expertise and real-world experience to a conversation that cuts through the myths.
We dig into some of the most common myths surrounding fitness, fasting, and fat loss, especially for women in perimenopause and beyond. From cycle syncing and protein timing to the truth about weighted vests, this episode is packed with no-BS insight for anyone tired of overly complicated wellness advice.
We Talk About:
-Female-specific exercise and nutrition needs
-Cycle syncing workouts
-The truth about fasting, fat loss, and protein intake
-The myth of “doing it all right” in perimenopause
-Bone density, strength training, and aging well
-Why simple is often better and more sustainable
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:44 perimenopause lightning round
7:45 understanding the research
10:20 nutrition myths
15:56 communicating the science to the public
18:50 recommendations for women versus men
24:30 opening up the menopause conversation
28:21 fat loss in menopause
33:57 the future of health advice on social media
41:20 most common myths
43:55 bone health and density
50:00 doing activity you enjoy
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