The Creatine & Strength Mashup Every Woman Needs

Pursuit of Wellness

Mari Llewellyn & Pursuit Network

Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Fitness, Nutrition

4.8 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 18 August 2025

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Ep. 198: This week’s mashup brings together powerful insights from Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, Dr. Andy Galpin, and JJ Virgin on one of the most talked-about topics in fitness: creatine for strength training. We’ll unpack why muscle is your most important organ for longevity, clear up the biggest myths holding women back from using creatine, and explore how building strength can transform your body, mind, and confidence. You’ll hear practical strategies for getting started at any age, from first squats to advanced lifting, along with surprising benefits for mood, bone health, and aging powerfully. Tune in for expert advice that will leave you inspired to get stronger and feel unstoppable. Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Mari’s Newsletter click here! For Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s Instagram click here! For Dr. Andy Galpin’s Instagram click here! For JJ Virgin’s Instagram click here! Sponsored By: Experience skincare that targets acne and aging—without clogging your pores. Get 20% off your first order at http://clearstem.com/POW with code POW. Supportive, flattering & unbelievably comfortable — find your perfect SKIMS bras and underwear at http://skims.com/pow. Enjoy pure, great-tasting water with AquaTru’s reverse osmosis purifiers. Get 20% off at http://aquatru.com with code POW. Save 15% on the BON CHARGE Red Light Face Mask and more at http://boncharge.com with code PURSUIT at checkout. Upgrade your morning brew with Lifeboost—clean, low-acid, organic coffee. Get 10% off at http://lifeboostcoffee.com/POW with code POW. Breathe easier with Jaspr, the commercial-grade air scrubber that’s quiet, powerful, and sleek. Get $400 off with code POW at http://jaspr.co/pow. Show Links: Boost muscle, strength, and focus with Bloom Creatine—formulated to support women’s wellness, workouts, recovery, and daily energy. Strength Training Secrets for Women: Protein, Ozempic, and Aging Powerfully with Celebrity Nutrition Expert & Fitness Hall of Famer JJ Virgin Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Muscle, Creatine & the Links between H. Pylori & Acne | Part 2 Why Women Are Training Wrong: Fix Hormones, Build Strength & Recover Smarter w/ Dr. Andy Galpin Part 1 Topics Discussed 00:08 - Welcome & episode overview 00:58 - Why creatine matters for women (Ep. 133: JJ Virgin) 02:20 - Water retention concerns explained 04:30 - Finding the right creatine dosage 06:15 - Creatine & strength training for pregnancy and healthy aging 08:40 - Encouraging parents to lift weights 12:26 - Beginner strength training progression & foundational exercises 14:30 - Muscle quality vs. muscle size 18:24 - “Muscle mommy” movement & cultural shifts in women’s strength training (Ep. 165: Dr. Andy Galpin) 26:19 - “Strengthspan”, muscle mass benefits & brain health 30:15 - Creatine safety & performance vs. health 34:55 - Debunking bloating concerns for women 38:36 - Creatine for women: cycle, pregnancy & brain health (Ep. 163: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon) 42:30 - When to start & who benefits most from creatine 44:20 - Protein and training as muscle foundations 45:27 - Muscle’s metabolic role & chronic disease prevention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is the Pursuit of Wellness Podcast and I'm your host, Mari Lawellan.
0:07.6	Hey everyone, welcome back to the podcast. Today's episode is a powerhouse mashup, all about two
0:13.6	major players in the world of fitness and wellness, strength training and creatine. Whether you're
0:17.8	just getting started or you've been lifting for years, we're diving
0:20.9	into how these two go hand in hand and why they matter at every stage of life. We've got some expert
0:26.3	voices joining us, including Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, Dr. Andy Galpin, and JJ Virgin with a real world look
0:32.8	on how strength routines and creatine use evolve over time from building lean muscle and boosting energy
0:38.7	to supporting mood, mobility and overall resilience. We'll explore why strength training is one of the
0:44.1	most effective tools for lifelong health. And if you've ever wondered what creatine actually does,
0:49.2	or if it's just really for bodybuilders, we're here to break down the science, bust the myths,
0:53.9	and show you how it can
0:55.1	support you in more than just your gym goals. Can you give us the tea on creatine? For women.
1:01.7	Okay, you love creatine. I love creatine. I would definitely, I wish I'd started this much sooner.
1:07.9	I can't believe I didn't. I think it's because when I was training people at Goldschum in Venice,
1:13.8	it was such a bro-dude thing. I was like, none of that, you know. And I just never looked at it.
1:18.9	And then as I started to really look at sarcopenia, there were a couple things that became very clear.
1:23.5	Number one, like why are we not all taking creatine, especially women who have less
1:27.9	tissue sores, as we know, and, you know, especially if you're a plant-based woman and you're not
1:33.7	getting enough, you're not going to get it from your diet, you're only going to make about a gram.
1:37.7	But you look at what it does. A great study in menopausal women helping with depression,
1:43.7	so we know it helps with cognition.
1:45.8	It helps with bones. It helps with skin. It helps you work out harder. And I have been amazed because as I've
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