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StrongHer Collective
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.
Episodes
18 episodes
Caring for Your Body for the Long Haul: Women’s Strength, Recovery, and Health with Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards, physical therapist, author, and co-host of The Interdisciplinary Case Miles Podcast, for a thoughtful conversation about how wom...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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53:55
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Protein Can't Do All The Heavy Lifting - Only Your Muscle Can Do That
In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s fitness: protein. Protein plays an important role in changing your body composition, but it’s not the magic solution many influencers make it out to be....
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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16:47
When Wellness Gets Shady: The Ethics of Selling Supplements Online
Influencer marketing has exploded in recent years, and supplements are one of the most profitable products promoted on social media. But when profit is the priority, consumers are often left with exaggerated claims, hidden risks, and misleading...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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21:54
Why Women Get Injured More Than Men (And How to Prevent It)
Injuries are a part of life and they’re almost unavoidable. But did you know women are more prone to certain injuries than men? In this episode, we talk about what injuries women are prone to, discuss theories on why this is the case, tal...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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36:32
Supplement Safety: What Every Woman Should Know in an Under-Regulated Market
Supplements 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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30:56
Supplement Basics for Women: Protein, Creatine, and Avoiding the BS
The supplement industry is massive—worth over $60 billion in 2024 in the U.S. alone—and chances are you’ve come across it in your daily life,...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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26:51
Targeted Fat Loss Is a Scam (Let’s Talk About the Science)
Have you ever seen a workout that promises to get rid of belly fat with three moves? In this episode I explain that targeted fat loss is a complete lie, because that is simply not how biology works. However, for decades we have heard about work...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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26:18
The Summer Body is Bullshirt
It’s summer, which means the weather’s hot and the pressure to have a “summer body” is even hotter. In this episode, we unpack where that idea comes from, how it harms women, and what we can do to push back. From magazine covers to crash diets,...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:40
From Marketing to Movement: The Truth Behind 10,000 Steps
Think you need 10,000 steps a day to be healthy? Think again. In this episode of the StrongHer Collective podcast, I’m breaking down where that magic number really came from (hint: it wasn’t science), what the research actua...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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29:30
Listener Q & A: Recovery, Cycle Syncing, How Often to Train, and More!
This week we tackle YOUR questions about women's fitness, and fitness in general. We cover considerations for perimenopause and menopause (also check out the episode titled
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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35:27
Eating for Health and Strength with Registered Dietician Suz Stein
This week, I’m joined by Suz Stein, a registered dietitian, former D1 athlete, and fitness instructor, to dive deep into the complex world of nutrition and fitness. Together, we explore all things nutrition related, from fueling your workouts w...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:24:19
Menopause & HIIT: Science vs. Social Media Claims
A 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-intensit...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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21:10
Cortisol: The Hormone Influencers Love to Hate
You’ve heard the warnings—“HIIT spikes cortisol!” “Stop doing intense workouts or you’ll never lose weight!” In this episode, I’m diving into these claims to separate social media myths from science. What is HIIT, what is cortisol, and what do ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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28:36
Your Smartwatch is Lying to You (About Calories)
Think your Apple Watch is telling you how many calories you’re really burning? In this episode of StrongHer Collective, we break down how energy expenditure is actually measured — and why your smartwatch might be giving you th...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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21:18
Is BMI BS? A Deep Dive into a Flawed Metric
Delve into the complexities of Body Mass Index (BMI), exploring its historical origins (all the way back to the 1830s!), practical applications, and significant limitations. Our discussion highlights how BMI, while a widely used metric for asse...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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21:16
More Than Muscle: How Your Mindset Shapes your Strength
In this episode, we dive into how our mindset shapes our strength. Using research psychologist Carol Dweck's theory of mindsets, we discuss fixed vs. growth mindsets and how that applies to us as women building strength. Timestamps:...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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17:13
Our Obsession with Thinness
In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the origins of the United States' obsession with thinness—and how that century-old mindset still impacts the way many of us think about our bodies today.We’ll explore how cultural ideals shi...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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33:04
Why Should You Care About Building Muscle? The StrongHer Origin Story
Welcome to the very first episode of the StrongHer Collective Podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind why I created StrongHer Collective. As someone who learned to lift weights in my 30s and now helps other women do the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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22:26