204: Women, Muscle, and Metabolism: Cutting Through The Myths With Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple

Today we’re cutting through the noise with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple - exercise physiologist, researcher, and straight-up myth-buster when it comes to training, fueling, and empowering women.

We’re talking about:

• Why most training advice for women is outdated (and flat-out wrong)

• The truth about protein needs, creatine, and menstrual cycle training

• How to avoid losing muscle while on GLP-1s (yes, we went there again)

• Whether weighted vests are a gimmick or a game-changer

• And so much more!

This is a no-BS, science-backed conversation for any woman who’s tired of being told to eat less, lift light, or shrink to feel worthy.

Lauren holds a PhD in Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology. Her research explores sex-based differences in strength and hypertrophy, protein metabolism, and how women actually adapt to training. She’s on a mission to help women train smarter, fuel better, and push harder - with real science, not recycled fear tactics.

Follow her on Instagram: @drlaurencs1

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