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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.
StrongHer Collective
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, whether at the grocery store, on Instagram, in a doctor’s office, or even from a well-meaning mother-in-law. But with so many powders, pills, and potions out there, how do you know what’s worth your money and what’s just clever marketing?
In this episode, I break down the world of dietary supplements in a way that’s clear, evidence-based, and practical. We’ll cover:
- What counts as a supplement (according to the Food and Drug Administration)
- Reasons for taking a supplement—from addressing deficiencies to boosting athletic performance
- The big problem with supplement regulation in the U.S. (and why supplement safety matters)
- Which supplements are helpful for fitness (specifically protein powder and creatine)
- Common gimmicks and marketing traps you can skip
- My personal take: which supplements I actually use
You’ll walk away knowing how to spot quality supplements (hint: third-party testing is key, and NSF certification is the gold standard) and how to make smart choices without wasting money or risking your health.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:15 What is a supplement?
4:45 Not all supplements are created equal.
6:00 Supplement regulation in the US
8:20 Supplement marketing tactics
10:30 Protein supplement
15:47 Creatine supplement
20:58 My supplement stack
Links
Read more about supplements on the FDA website
Creatine and Protein
NOTE: None of these are affiliate links, they are simply all NSF certified and reasonably priced. I will NEVER sell you supplements because I see it as a conflict of interest.
Bare Performance Nutrition Creatine
Biosteel Protein Powder (plant based)
Biosteel Protein Powder (whey)
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