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You know that phrase that’s everywhere right now, “Women are not small men”? Well… it’s true. And also? It’s become the perfect little hook for some people to sell you complete and utter BS.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Allan Bacon, yes, the guy who trains Arnold Classic competitors, publishes in scientific journals, and also works with regular humans who just want to get stronger without losing their minds, to bust some of the biggest myths floating around women’s health and fitness right now.

We get into the shady tactics “menopause influencers” are using to prey on women’s very real experiences (and why some of these folks are making you just as stuck as the old-school bro science ever did). Allan explains how to tell the difference between what’s actually happening in your body and what’s just Instagram fear-mongering.

And spoiler: some of the things you think are “hormones” might actually be your habits. Which is great news, because habits are something we can change.

We also talk mouse studies (yep, apparently you’re a large mouse now?), why cortisol isn’t the enemy it’s made out to be, and a brutal but brilliant “10-day diet” test to check if your metabolism is actually broken.

If you’ve ever been told to only do one type of workout because of “menopause” or if you’ve wondered whether all this hormone talk is a legit wake-up call or just a very expensive con, this one’s for you.

What’s Inside:

• Why “women are not small men” is true and how it’s being used to con you
• How to spot influencer fear-mongering vs. actual science
• The truth about metabolism during menopause (and the habits that matter most)
• Why your workout program probably doesn’t need to be “hormone-specific” to work

So let me ask you this. What’s keeping you from feeling good in your body right now? Is it your hormones, or is it the sneaky little habits that crept in without you noticing? If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or just plain confused about what the hell to do next, you’re not alone. Shoot me a DM on Instagram and tell me what’s going on for you. Let’s get you moving in the right direction.

Mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Allan Bacon on Instagram – @drallanbacon
Maui Athletics Lifestyle Nutrition Guide
Healthy As Fck*
Oonagh Duncan on Instagram
Fit Feels Good Strong AF
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