Summary: <p>Molly Galbraith, Woman-in-Charge at Girls Gone Strong, talks to the former NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about the history of bringing Girls Gone Strong to fruition and filling the void of fitness information geared towards women. Topics under discussion include getting involved with the fitness industry and the NSCA, how to better coach women in a fitness setting, and creating educational content to support those who want to learn more.</p> <p>Find Molly on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themollygalbraith/">@themollygalbraith</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegirlsgonestrong/">@thegirlsgonestrong</a></p>Show Notes<p>“It's time that more women rise up in the field of strength and conditioning. Now you all have each other's contact information. Do something awesome.” 8:01</p> <p>“And 81% of women in the US report having experienced harassment. 35% of women globally are survivors of sexual assault.” 13:32</p> <p>“So it's a tall order to change the culture of the health and fitness industry.” 17:33</p> <p>“Or my favorite is asking them to explain what they mean by that. And then they get real awkward. They'll like make a joke or make a sexual reference, and you're like, I don't get it. What do you mean? And then they actually have to say out loud. They're like, I mean that I would do-- OK. And then they start to realize…how bad it was.” 21:39</p> <p>“And basically we talked about how important it is to create an environment in which the women that you're working with… feel safe, that you're helping them feel strong and capable.” 22:45</p> <p>“I'm a huge fan of this understanding that we're better together.” 32:47</p> <p>“They can find me on Instagram @themollygalbraith, also Girls Gone Strong @thegirlsgonestrong… probably the best way is we have a free Facebook group for health and fitness professionals current and aspiring, it's called GGS Coaching and Training Women.” 46:50</p>
