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Women’s Health
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.
Removing the Stigma Around Mental Health
“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversations.” – Glenn Close
In our latest blog, Andrea, Power Athlete Block One Coach and owner of Full House Fitness, shares personal struggle with mental health related issues. Her story highlights the importance of community and being able to share and with others and listen to their struggles as a way to bond and destigmatize this critical issue. Andrea found solace in the gym, and has worked to cultivate a environment of empathy where each member matters, from head to toe.
Eating for Two with Abandon – Part 3
We’ve all heard the saying “failing to plan is planning to fail”. With nutrition, it’s no different….
Eating for Two with Abandon – Part 2
This isn’t your mother’s pregnancy. Things have changed drastically in terms of what we know to be…
Eating for Two with Abandon – Part 1
As I write this, my wife is crushing her 40th week of pregnancy. The is our first…




