
← The Discover Strength Podcast15 May · 19 min
Menopause, Metabolism, and Muscle: Separating Fact from Fiction
Menopause, Metabolism, and Muscle: Separating Fact from Fiction
On this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, Luke Carlson shares key takeaways from the 2026 Discover Strength Summit, featuring exercise scientist Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple. Together, they unpack the evidence-based realities surrounding menopause, metabolism, muscle loss, and resistance training for women. Luke explores why so many women have been misled about exercise, how fear-based fitness messaging has created confusion, and what the latest research actually says about strength trai...