Muscle Science for Women

In this episode, hosts Ashleigh and Rachel discuss what we need to be doing now to live the life we want when we're older, including discussing some key markers of longevity, the things they want to be able to do when they get older, and how to work back from the life you want to live when you're 80 and plan your workouts now accordingly. 
Longevity studies discussed:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3080184/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6778477/ 
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In this solo episode, Ashleigh offers some food for thought on how to handle the onslaught of health information we are exposed to on a daily basis, and how to determine whether or not the "online influencer" you're watching is someone worth listening to. She also offers up an idea for how we can be more present and go back to basics in improving and maintaining our mental and physical health: be more like a baby. You'll have to listen to the episode for the details...
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In this episode, hosts Ashleigh and Rachel give updates on their Dopamine Reset Challenge, continue to explore the impact of AI, talk about the latest negative fitness trend on social media, and confirm the importance of managing where your attention goes. They talk about new physical challenges, literal dreams, and more.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome Back and Personal Updates
02:53 Navigating AI and Its Impact on Daily Life
05:45 Overcoming Overwhelm: The Importance of Taking Breaks
09:11 Building Healthy Habits and Managing Distractions
17:16 Interpreting Dreams
23:12 Rock climbing and co-ed football

In this episode, Ashleigh and Rachel explore practical strategies for optimizing routines, managing dopamine, and choosing the right support systems to enhance overall well-being. They delve into the importance of flexibility, self-awareness, and intentional decision-making in achieving health and life goals.
Key Topics
The benefits of delaying caffeine intake to improve energy cycles
The psychology behind delayed gratification and its impact on dopamine
Choosing coaches and mentors based on experience, understanding, and personal connection rather than popularity
The significance of self-awareness in managing social media, news consumption, and overall mental noise
Insights into the upcoming dopamine reset challenge to foster mindful habits
The conversation around peptides: current research landscape and personal caution
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Today Ashleigh and Rachel discuss more of the wellness trends you sent in, going over research about their efficacy, including beet juice powder, red light therapy, vibration plates and more. Is fiber THAT important? Do postpartum women really need to work their core differently? We debunk some fads and back some up in this episode.
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