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Should women really be training differently than men?
If you've spent any time in the wellness space, you've probably heard that women should avoid intense exercise, cycle sync their workouts, be careful not to spike cortisol, and definitely not lift too heavy if they don't want to get "bulky."
But what if some of the most popular fitness advice for women is actually holding us back?
This week, we're joined by Dr. Alyssa Olenick, PhD, exercise physiologist, sports nutritionist, coach, ultra-marathon runner, and one of the leading voices challenging fitness myths online. Alyssa's research focuses on exercise, metabolism, sex differences, menstrual cycle physiology, and menopause, and she isn't afraid to question the narratives that have become commonplace in women's wellness.
In this episode, we discuss:
✨ Why Dr. Alyssa believes more women could benefit from training more like men
 ✨ The truth about muscle growth and getting "bulky"
 ✨ What the research actually says about cycle syncing
 ✨ How hormones impact exercise performance
 ✨ Birth control, PCOS, menopause, and training adaptations
 ✨ Why muscle mass and bone density should matter to women in their 20s and 30s
 ✨ The dangers of chronic dieting and under-fueling
 ✨ Whether walking and Pilates are enough for long-term health
 ✨ The key types of exercise every woman should be including in her routine
This conversation challenges a lot of what we've been told about women's fitness and offers a refreshing, evidence-based perspective on building a stronger, healthier body for life.
Whether you're a gym lover, a Pilates girl, a runner, or someone who's just trying to figure out what actually matters, this episode is packed with practical takeaways.
Connect with Dr. Alyssa:
📲 Instagram: @doclyssfitness
🌐 Website: Doc Lyss Fitness
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Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @girlsgonewellnesspodcast for updates and more wellness tips. You can also subscribe to our Youtube Channel @Girlsgonewellnesspodcast to watch our episodes! Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review—we truly appreciate your support. Let's embark on this journey to wellness together!

DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

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We know that most of you girlies have gut health issues.. us included But, now its SO hard to distinguish whats real and whats overhyped when it comes to our gut health and what we should be doing about it online. 
Thats why this week we have gut health researcher, professor, and registered dietitian Dr. Jessie Hoffman on the podcast to break down the controversy surrounding gut health online from IBS to probiotics, fiber, the carnivore diet, SIBO, parasites and the gut-brain connection.
We get into:
why everyone thinks they have gut problems right now
the biggest gut health myths on social media
what your poop is actually telling you
The microbiome and how it can effect your gut health
how stress and anxiety can completely change your digestion
The truth about fibre, artificial sweeteners, and probiotics when it comes to gut health
Leaky gut and what we can and can’t do about that
And so much more!
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Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @girlsgonewellnesspodcast for updates and more wellness tips. You can also subscribe to our Youtube Channel @Girlsgonewellnesspodcast to watch our episodes! Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review—we truly appreciate your support. Let's embark on this journey to wellness together!

DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

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Today we’re joined by Dan Feldman, registered dietitian, personal trainer, competitive powerlifter, and the creator behind Powerlifter Dietitian. 
We loved this episode because we get into the big trends and conversations in the health and nutrition space and get into the science behind why alot of these claims are completely overblown. We talk about the conversation behind carbs and gaining weight, insulin spikes,  Diet Coke and gut health, how much protein you actually ned, fasted workouts and hormones, and so much more.
This episode breaks down all of this confusion and gives you tangible information and tips where you can become more confident again in your nutrition and fitness goals!
Connect with Dan below:
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Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @girlsgonewellnesspodcast for updates and more wellness tips. You can also subscribe to our Youtube Channel @Girlsgonewellnesspodcast to watch our episodes! Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review—we truly appreciate your support. Let's embark on this journey to wellness together!

DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

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Childhood obesity is one of the most important health conversations we are not having enough of, and when we do talk about it, it is often filled with shame, blame, and oversimplified advice.
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Cayla Bronicheski, a naturopathic doctor based in Sudbury, Ontario, to unpack childhood obesity through a more nuanced and compassionate lens.
We talk about why childhood obesity rates have increased, what the “obesogenic environment” actually means, how food access, cost of living, screen time, school schedules, daycare settings, and family stress all play a role, and why this conversation can never just be about willpower or parenting.
We also get into BMI, how clinicians should approach weight-related conversations with kids and parents, the risks of weight stigma, and how to support a child’s health without increasing the risk of disordered eating.
Plus, Dr. Cayla shares practical tips for parents around breakfast, picky eating, grocery shopping, frozen foods, snacks, movement, screen time, and creating healthy family habits without moralizing food.
In this episode, we cover:
 Why childhood obesity is a multifactorial issue 
 How BMI should and should not be used in kids 
 How to talk about weight without causing shame 
 The role of screen time, sleep, movement, and food environment 
 Practical nutrition tips for busy families 
 GLP-1 medications and surgical options in pediatric guidelines 
 How to support kids without increasing eating disorder risk 
 What parents need to hear if they feel overwhelmed 
This episode is for parents, clinicians, and anyone who grew up feeling judged or misunderstood because of their body.
Interested in learning more about Dr. Cayla? 
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Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @girlsgonewellnesspodcast for updates and more wellness tips. You can also subscribe to our Youtube Channel @Girlsgonewellnesspodcast to watch our episodes! Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review—we truly appreciate your support. Let's embark on this journey to wellness together!

DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

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In this episode, we’re joined by sex therapist and psychologist Cassandra Kleefman for a no-BS conversation about libido, orgasms, painful sex, desire, shame, and what sex therapy actually looks like.
We talk about spontaneous vs. responsive desire, why low libido is not always the real problem, how pelvic pain can become a mind-body feedback loop, and why so many women feel pressure to perform during sex. Cassandra also breaks down clitoral anatomy, orgasm myths, and what makes someone actually 'good in bed'.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this normal?”,  this episode is the conversation you probably needed years ago.

Connect with Cassandra below:
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Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @girlsgonewellnesspodcast for updates and more wellness tips. You can also subscribe to our Youtube Channel @Girlsgonewellnesspodcast to watch our episodes! Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review—we truly appreciate your support. Let's embark on this journey to wellness together!

DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.