Your body’s hunger cues aren’t broken. They’re just misunderstood. Here’s what you need to know about leptin, ghrelin, and why no “leptin reset” smoothie is going to solve your appetite.

Menopause can take a serious toll on mental health—thanks to shifting hormones, disrupted sleep, and all the life changes that come with it. In this post, we break down what’s really happening behind the mood swings and brain fog, plus how nutrition, movement, and mindset can help you feel more like yourself again.

Fasted training is currently a pretty polarized topic in the fitness world, with some arguing that it can provide meaningful improvements for fat loss, and others claiming it will ruin your performance potential or cause hormonal dysfunction in women. In this article, Coach Chris examines three of the most common claims we’ve seen lately: that training fasted improves fat loss, that it harms training adaptations, and that it doesn’t work for women.

Navigating perimenopause or menopause? This blog breaks down the science of muscle loss and estrogen decline—and why lifting heavy (not just power-walking and praying) is your best defense. Learn why it’s never too late to start strength training, how to fight through gym intimidation, and what to prioritize for long-term health, energy, and independence.

In this blog post, we’re breaking down the latest episode of Black Iron Radio, where coaches Manders, Lauren, and Sam dive into one of the most confusing (and often fear-mongered) topics in wellness: hormones. From calling out misinformation on social media to unpacking what “hormone balance” really means, this episode is all about separating science from scare tactics. If you’ve ever been told your hormones are broken or felt overwhelmed by wellness influencers pushing pricey protocols, this one’s for you.

In this blog post, we’re breaking down key takeaways from the latest episode of Black Iron Radio, where coaches Morgan, Ryann, and Jess tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in health: cortisol. From debunking TikTok wellness trends to sharing real-life experiences with hormone dysregulation, this conversation cuts through the confusion to explain what cortisol actually does, what happens when it’s out of balance, and how to support your body without gimmicks or guesswork. Whether you’re feeling burnt out, overstimulated, or just curious about how stress affects your health, this episode brings clarity—and evidence-based solutions—to the table.

Let's talk about stress. We’re all pretty familiar with it. As adults stress becomes a part of our life. We have responsibilities and deadlines to attend to. Although we often think of stress as a bad thing, in small doses, it’s actually quite beneficial. It motivates us to meet those deadlines at work, finish a school project, stick to our diet, or get to the gym first thing in the morning. But sometimes, stress becomes overwhelming. It accumulates and eventually, we can’t take it anymore. This build-up and constant stress is the kind that’s harmful to our health. This is the type of stress we want to talk about.