Redefining Women's Health With Emily Adams & Dr Meg Doohan

The Science of Fitness Podcast

Discover how the Science of Fitness Women's Health Program is transforming female wellness through education, community, and personalised approaches. What began as a focused intervention for pelvic health has blossomed into a comprehensive framework that addresses women's wellbeing across all life stages.
Dr. Meg Doohan and exercise physiologist Emily Adams share the powerful evolution of their program, which brings together women from ages 17 to 50+ in an environment where knowledge flows freely and barriers to discussing female health dissolve. The magic happens when generations connect – younger participants gain wisdom from those with lived experience, while older women express both frustration about what they weren't taught and gratitude for finally understanding their bodies better.
"I've been driving the lady bus for 54 years and I'd never heard the word luteal before," confessed one participant, highlighting the significant gaps in women's health education that have persisted across generations. This program bridges those gaps, creating profound moments of realisation that ripple beyond the participants to their wider communities.
The conversation explores how tracking cycles, symptoms, and energy levels allows women to develop personalised approaches to training rather than adhering to rigid, one-size-fits-all protocols. Participants learn to alternate between higher intensity training periods and recovery-focused weeks based on their individual needs, embracing down-regulation strategies that help manage stress and optimise performance.
Most importantly, the program encourages women to question their motivations, asking whether they would train the same way if their bodies never changed physically. This shift toward intuitive, responsive fitness represents the future of women's health – meeting your body where it is rather than forcing it to conform to external expectations.
Ready to transform your understanding of female health and fitness? Join the Women's Health Blueprint Workshop on May 31st at Science of Fitness HQ in West End, Brisbane, or secure your spot for the next Women's Health Program beginning June 16th.

Chapters

1. Introduction to Women's Health Program (00:00:00)

2. Evolution of Program Focus (00:01:36)

3. Community Impact and Shared Experiences (00:04:10)

4. Unlearning Conventional Health Concepts (00:09:05)

5. Program Structure and Content Pillars (00:14:00)

6. Behavioral Changes and Training Adaptations (00:19:25)

7. Tracking and Body Awareness Breakthrough (00:27:42)

8. Blueprint Workshop and Future Vision (00:39:58)