Ashleigh VanHouten gives us a deep dive into the world of muscle science and nutrition for women. Along with Dr. Stephanie, she explores the intricacies of muscle hypertrophy, shedding light on topics such as simultaneous muscle building and fat loss, bulking and cutting strategies, and the importance of progressive overload. Whether you're a seasoned weight trainer or just starting your fitness journey, this conversation promises to dismantle myths and provide invaluable insights for maximizing strength and vitality.

Episode Overview:
0:00 Intro/Teaser
1:20 Exploring Muscle Science for Women
2:12 Focus on Muscle Building and Nutrition
3:43 Prioritizing Muscle Contraction and Effort
6:56 The Importance of Time Under Tension
13:09 Manipulating Time Under Tension
16:11 The Benefits of Filming Workouts
22:05 Balancing Full Range of Motion and Partial Reps
24:50 Understanding Body Mechanics in Training
30:59 Coaching and Foundation
32:49 Consistency and Foundations
34:24 Foundational Movement Patterns
36:06 Initial Assessment and Movements
36:39 Impact of Injury in Fitness
37:39 Injury Prevention and Importance
41:35 Long-Term Impact of Injury
44:33 Modifying Workouts When Injured
50:28 Consequences of Undernourishing
55:05 Nutrition and Safety Signal
58:57 Misconceptions in the Fitness Industry

Resources Mentioned:
Effects of Unilateral Eccentric versus Concentric Training of Nonimmobilized Arm during Immobilization - https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/fulltext/2023/07000/effects_of_unilateral_eccentric_versus_concentric.8.aspx
Build Muscle Faster with Kaatsu Training - https://youtu.be/r2lC6a648F8?si=gE3_0Ccnhbz92xzd
Ashley’s books - https://ashleighvanhouten.com/collections/my-book
Chicken LIver Mousse - https://ashleighvanhouten.com/blogs/news/chicken-liver-mousse-recipe
Muscle Science for Women (featuring Dr. Stephanie) - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/ep-45-fitness-in-your-40s-and-beyond-dr-stephanie-estima/id592596408?i=1000633181161

Bio:
Ashleigh is a health coach, speaker, podcast host, and author of one of the only nose-to-tail, organ-meat-centric cookbooks in existence, called It Takes Guts. Her new book is called Carnivore-ish. She created and co-hosts the Muscle Science for Women podcast, downloaded more than two million times, where she interviews some of the leading minds in exercise and nutrition methodology and overall wellness and discusses topics relevant to health and muscle building.

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Menopause expert, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified OB/GYN and certified menopause specialist joins Dr. Stephanie in this episode. From debunking fallacies from the Women's Health Initiative to discussing various hormone therapy options, including estrogen, progesterone, and different delivery methods, this episode equips listeners with essential knowledge. Whether you're experiencing perimenopausal symptoms or contemplating hormone therapy as a preventative measure, Dr. Haver provides valuable insights and actionable tips.

This episode will give you a comprehensive understanding of menopause hormone therapy and empower yourself or the women you love with the information needed to make informed decisions about their health.

Episode Overview:

0:00 Teaser/Intro
1:22 Signs of Perimenopause
3:00 In-Depth Symptom Analysis
11:08 Evolutionary Advantages of Menopause
18:45 Menopause Hormone Therapy
30:01 Hormone Therapy Benefits in Menopause
36:34 Hormone Therapy Considerations for Menopausal Women
40:11 CIRM as an Option
44:07 Missed the Menopause Boat
47:40 Magnesium: The Forgotten Nutrient
51:17 Prioritize Good Nutrition
55:36 Protein-Centric Approach
1:01:37 Family History: No Disqualifications
1:04:22 Avoid Injury with Weight Training
1:06:52 Hormone Therapy Side Effects
1:09:00 Future of Menopause Therapy

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Dr. Haver’s new book - https://thepauselife.com/en-ca/pages/the-new-menopause-book

Episode on Women’s Health Initiative - https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/hrt-bioidenticals-menopause-benefits-risks/

How Does Menopause Change Your Brain? A Deep Dive with Dr. Lisa Mosconi - https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/how-does-menopause-change-your-brain-a-deep-dive/

https://www.menopause.org

https://www.felixforyou.ca/ailment/menopause

Bio:

Dr. Mary Claire Haver is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist from Tulane University. She is a Louisiana State University Medical Center graduate and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). She is also a Certified Menopause Specialist through The Menopause Society. Find out more at https://thepauselife.com/ and Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drmaryclaire/

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Dr. Donald Layman is the OG in the field of protein and amino acids. Dr. Layman's expertise spans decades, and his insights have revolutionized our understanding of protein's role in health, from athletic performance to combating obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular issues.

In this episode, Dr. Layman teaches you about the nuances between protein intake and amino acids, shedding light on the essential nine and synthesizable eleven amino acids crucial for our diets. Delving further, he and Dr. Stephanie explore the intricacies of protein quality, comparing animal and plant-based sources, and deciphering the optimal dosing for muscle growth and repair.

Don also unravels the mysteries surrounding carbohydrate load tolerance, navigating the fine balance between minimum and maximum carbohydrate intake for various training regimens. Additionally, they debunk myths surrounding aging, particularly in women, and the imperative role of protein consumption in perimenopause and menopause.

Episode Overview:
0:00 Intro/Teaser
3:36 Welcome Dr. Donald Layman
4:13 Exploring the Function of Muscle in the Body
11:43 Delving into Protein, Amino Acids, and Synthesis
15:07 Protein Needs and Aging Process
26:58 Protein Quality: Animal vs. Plant Proteins
34:01 Supporting Vegetarians and Vegans with Protein Intake
36:16 Child Neglect and Malnutrition
41:00 Regulation of mTOR and Carbohydrate Consumption
44:22 Muscle Potential and DNA Limits
54:07 Leucine, mTOR, and MPS
57:44 Protein Timing for Exercise
1:00:30 Carbohydrates and Protein Choices
1:03:58 Protein Target for Weight Loss
1:07:54 Protein Dosing Throughout the Day

Resources Mentioned:
Essential amino acids and muscle protein recovery from resistance exercise - https://journals.physiology.org/doi/pdf/10.1152/ajpendo.00466.2001
Metabolic Flux - https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/metabolic-flux
Exercise, protein metabolism, and muscle growth - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11255140/
Stimulation of net muscle protein synthesis by whey protein ingestion before and after exercise - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16896166/
Dietary protein distribution positively influences 24-h muscle protein synthesis in healthy adults - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24477298/
Website: MetabolicTransformation.com
Forever Strong book - https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong/

Bio:
Dr. Donald Layman is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Layman served on the faculty at the University of Illinois from 1977 – 2012. Dr. Layman has been a leader in research about protein, nutrition for athletic performance, obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular health. Dr. Layman has over 120 peer-reviewed publications. He has received numerous awards for his research from the American Society for Nutrition and the National Institutes for Health and for his nutrition teaching. Dr. Layman served as Associate Editor of The Journal of Nutrition and the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior and on the editorial boards of Nutrition & Metabolism and Nutrition Research and Practice. Dr. Layman has an extensive consulting background including work with NASA, the Shriners Children’s Hospital, the US Air Force plus numerous food companies and organizations including Kraft Foods, Nestlé, Danone, Agropur, the American Egg Board, and the National Dairy Council. Dr. Layman earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemistry and biochemistry at Illinois State University and his doctorate in human nutrition and biochemistry at the University of Minnesota.

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