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Ep 850 – Why Women Over 40 Need the Barbell w/ Hailey Babcock
Think strength training is optional after 40? Think again. Hailey Babcock joins John to unpack the real challenges women face in midlife. From hormones and muscle loss to the misinformation dominating social media, and why picking up heavy weight might be the most important health decision women make after 40.
The Hormone Hoax, Part 6
In the penultimate part of our Hormone Hoax series, Power Athlete Certified Coach and Nutrition Ninja, Dr Ben Skutnick, explains how flashy lab reports, fake adrenal fatigue diagnoses, and overpriced hormone panels mislead women into thinking they’re broken. He exposes how coaches weaponize DUTCH tests, cortisol curves, and “optimal ranges” to sell unnecessary protocols.
The Hormone Hoax, Part 5
In the penultimate part of our Hormone Hoax series, Power Athlete Certified Coach and Nutrition Ninja, Dr Ben Skutnick, explains how flashy lab reports, fake adrenal fatigue diagnoses, and overpriced hormone panels mislead women into thinking they’re broken. He exposes how coaches weaponize DUTCH tests, cortisol curves, and “optimal ranges” to sell unnecessary protocols.
How to Keep Getting Strong Against All Odds
Everyone hits obstacles, injuries, limited equipment, or setbacks that threaten your progress. The key isn’t to quit, it’s to adapt, stay resilient, and find ways to keep moving forward. This article shows how to turn limitations into opportunities and keep getting stronger against all odds.
The Hormone Hoax, Part 4
The female hormone supplement industry has built an empire on fear and fake science. From “adrenal fatigue” myths to progesterone creams and overpriced cycle support powders, women are being sold solutions to problems that don’t exist. Behind the wellness jargon and pretty packaging lies a billion-dollar business that preys on confusion and overpromises results. In part 4 of The Hormone Hoax series, Certified Power Athlete Coach and Nutrition Ninja, Ben Skutnick pulls back the curtain on how these products manipulate science, exploit stress, and distract from the real, evidence-based foundations of hormonal health.
The Hormone Hoax, Part 3
Power Athlete Certified Coach and Nutrition Ninja, Ben Skutnick, exposes how social media coaches have turned natural hormonal fluctuations into a marketing strategy. While real science shows that estrogen and progesterone shifts can subtly influence mood, recovery, and performance, the dramatic promises of “cycle syncing” lack solid evidence. He breaks down what the research actually says, why rigid protocols fail real women, and how consistent, individualized training outperforms any influencer-approved hormone hack.
The Hormone Hoax, Part 2
In part 2 of The Hormone Hoax series, Power Athlete Certified Coach and Nutrition Ninja, Ben Skutnick, exposes how “hormone balance” became the biggest buzzword in women’s health marketing. Learn how hormone coaches misuse science, manufacture imbalance, and sell false solutions and discover what real hormone health depends on.
The Hormone Hoax, Part 1
Female hormone coaches have taken over social media with promises of “hormone balance,” miracle supplements, and effortless results. Power Athlete Certified Coach and Nutrition Ninja breaks down the aesthetic, emotional hooks, and marketing myths behind the trend, while showing female athletes where real performance and health actually come from.
Ep 822 – The Truth About Women’s Training w/ Samantha Christine
Most women’s fitness programs are built on recycled men’s workouts or trendy influencer gimmicks, and they fail to deliver. Samantha Christine sets the record straight on how women should actually train. We dive into why female programming needs to be different, the hidden dangers of weight-cutting, and the health issues women face when chasing quick fixes. If you’re serious about building strength, improving performance, and avoiding the lies sold by the fitness industry, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
Why Women Need Creatine
Ready to unlock the benefits of creatine for lifelong strength, energy, and mental focus? Discover how this powerhouse supplement can support your health at every stage of life!
