Ashleigh VanHouten: Debunking the Stigma Around Women and Muscle, Overcoming Burnout, Nose-to-Tail Nutrition, and The Evolution of Podcasting

In this episode of Behind the Mic Wellness, the host chats with Ashleigh VanHouten, co-host of Muscle Science for Women (formerly Muscle Maven Radio). Ashleigh shares the story behind rebranding her podcast and teaming up with Rachel Gregory to spotlight women's health, wellness, and strength training. She discusses her background and how growing up in the 80s and 90s, inspired by influences like Schwarzenegger movies and American Gladiators, sparked her passion for physical and mental strength.The conversation covers key topics such as the challenges and importance of nutrition for women, debunking myths around weight training, and the value of recovery and sleep for optimal health. Ashleigh also dives into the evolution of podcasting, the commitment it demands, and the pros and cons of monetizing content. She highlights her two cookbooks, It Takes Guts and Carnivore-ish, which advocate for nose-to-tail eating and balanced, protein-forward diets.Tune in for an enlightening conversation that offers valuable insights into fitness, nutrition, and the behind-the-scenes world of podcasting!Timestamps:02:46 Ashleigh on Rebranding Her Podcast to Muscle Science for Women04:17 Ashleigh's Journey into Fitness07:38 The Importance of Recovery and Nutrition26:45 Unexpected Challenges in Podcasting30:27 Monetizing Podcasts: Ethical Dilemmas32:41 Nose-to-Tail Eating and Carnivore Diet35:28 Debunking Vegan Myths37:30 Finding Your Optimal Diet42:54 Promoting Health and Fitness ResourcesConnect with Ashleigh VanHouten:https://ashleighvanhouten.com/https://www.instagram.com/themusclemaven/\Book - It Takes Guts: A Meat-Eater's Guide to Eating Offal with over 75 Delicious Nose-to-Tail Recipes: https://a.co/d/4JGVsH7Book - Carnivore-ish: 125 Protein-Rich Recipes to Boost Your Health and Build Muscle: https://a.co/d/aI4wyzEMuscle Science for Women Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/muscle-science-for-women/id592596408Connect with Scott Emmens:https://www.instagram.com/behindthemicwellness/Subscribe to Behind the Mic Wellness for more inspiring conversations with leading experts in health and wellness. If you found this episode valuable, share it with friends and leave a review to help others discover the show!#behindthemicwellness