Podcast
StrongHer Collective
Hosted by Morganne Aaberg · EN
StrongHer Collective Podcast is all about women’s strength. Hosted by personal trainer, yoga teacher, and research-loving hype girl Morganne Aaberg, this podcast is all about redefining fitness for women by shifting the focus from shrinking to strengthening.
Each episode dives into evidence-based conversations on resistance training, fitness myths, mindset, and more—all through the lens of empowering women to live vibrant, independent, adventurous lives. Whether you're picking up weights for the first time or deep in your strength journey, you'll find support, science, and a whole lot of encouragement here.
This is your space to challenge old narratives, embrace your power, and build a body that supports the life you want to live. Strength belongs to every woman—and in the StrongHer Collective, we lift each other up.
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Supplement Safety: What Every Woman Should Know in an Under-Regulated Market
Aug 2900:30:56Tap to summarizeSupplements line the shelves of every health store and flood our social media feeds with promises of fat loss, energy, and better performance. But how safe are they really? In this episode, we break down how dietary supplements are regulated in the U.S., noting important difference in consumer protections with supplements vs. drugs.Timestamps0:00 Intro2:43 What I'm reading right now! Let's Get Physical by Danielle Friedman7:30 FDA's treatment of Drugs vs. Supplement12:40 The story of Ephedra ResourcesFDA's Statement on the ban of Ephedra (2004)Memorial Sloan Kettering Integrative Medicine ingredient database - you can look up an ingredient here to see what it does, what scientific data backs it up, etc.Case study of ephedra psychosis caused by a weight loss supplement2015 New England Journal of Medicine emergency room visits due to dietary supplementsNSF 3rd party testingUS Anti Doping Agency high risk supplement list📱 Connect with me on Instagram! I'm @strongher.collective. 💌 Subscribe to the Substack 💪 Looking for 1-1 Virtual Training? Fill out my Training Application Form.📲 Connect with StrongHer Collective on Instagram💪 Looking for 1-1 training support? Fill out Morganne's training application form, or learn more here.
Transcribe →Menopause & HIIT: Science vs. Social Media Claims
Jun 6, 2025Tap to summarizeA client recently told me her friend said women in menopause should skip HIIT and stick to lifting weights and zone 2 cardio. Ever heard that? My gut reaction was that lifting is essential, but there’s no blanket reason to avoid higher-intensity workouts. So I did some digging! 🔬 Key Topics:What is menopause? Natural decline of estrogen and progesterone (plus some testosterone), typically starting with perimenopause and bringing symptoms like hot flashes, sleep issues, and mood changes.Why the anti-HIIT hype? Many influencers claim HIIT spikes cortisol, worsens belly fat, and causes burnout. But the research doesn’t always back this up.Stress sensitivity vs. cortisol: Postmenopausal women are more sensitive to stress (higher blood pressure reactions), but this doesn’t mean they have higher cortisol spikes compared to younger women. Here's the research supporting this.Cortisol & HIIT: Cortisol does rise during workouts—it’s your body’s way of mobilizing energy! But levels return to baseline (or even below) within 90 minutes after exercise. Here's the research that supports this. There's also meta analysis that suggests that people who exercise are less stressed than those who don't. Body composition & HIIT: A 2020 study in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that menopausal women who did HIIT (or HIIT + resistance training) lost more fat and gained muscle compared to moderate cardio alone. So no, HIIT isn’t off-limits!✅ Takeaways & Tips:Prioritize sleep and nutrition—under-eating can elevate cortisol more than exercise!HIIT can be great for fat loss and fitness, but if you’re feeling wiped out, try cutting back to 2-3 HIIT sessions a week and focus on recovery.Remember: The best exercise is the one you enjoy and will stick to.🔗 Related Episode: Ep 07: Cortisol: The Hormone Influencers Love to Hate [Listen on Spotify] [Listen on Apple]📱 Connect with me on Instagram! I'm @strongher.collective. 💌 Subscribe to the Substack 💪 Looking for 1-1 Virtual Training? Fill out my Training Application Form.📲 Connect with StrongHer Collective on Instagram💪 Looking for 1-1 training support? Fill out Morganne's training application form, or learn more here.
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