I love talking to Bryan because we both go off on a number of tangents regarding the fitness industry and some of the shit we’ve seen in our lifetime. His wisdom is ageless, his physique is 40 yet believe it or not he will be 50 next year. We had a great chat about things we’ve seen over the years, and what Bryan's strategies are with his clients who are dads, in addition to regular people. I picked him to speak at the Silverback Summit because I appreciate his ability to filter the BS and layout simple strategies for success. Plus, he is very witty, + if you follow him on social you will get a sample of his clever sarcasm.

Dr. Twyman of Apollo Cardiology joined me on the podcast today to talk about the absolute best and truthful precautions you can take for cardiovascular health. We talked about how basic lipid panels are pretty much insignificant for predicting someone's true risk of a cardiovascular event. Dr. Twyman simplified complex topics surrounding markers of heart health and endothelial health. Most importantly he elucidated the connection between heart health and erectile dysfunction, something no man should have to deal with in their lifetime, and something that can be completely preventable if addressed in a timely manner. Lastly, we went through the most contemporary scan you can have that determines your true risk and ultimate peace of mind for your health.

Brought my brother from another mother Luke Leaman back on to discuss the process of getting photoshoot lean, and what his approach was for me in my recent photoshoot. Per normal we went off several tangents about random shit, but that is to be expected from us. You will just have to listen to us ramble :)

So, it’s been a couple weeks shy of 3 years having the team at Muscle Nerds Health as my coach and it’s the best decision I’ve made for my personal health journey. I came to them eating an unsustainable 1100 calories, afraid of carbs and feeling my hopes of getting jacked and lean were a pipe dream. 3 years later and at 40 years old I am in the best shape of my life. There were moments of serious struggle and discomfort, but it was all worth it in the end, and it isn’t even the end because Luke will have to coach me until the end of time.

Dave Lee is back, and we had an in-depth discussion around what ADD actually is and what it isn't. We touched on my own personal story of being diagnosed at 12 years old because my school called my mom to tell her I was rollerblading across the stage during play practice (shrugging emoji). I hope you guys enjoy this discussion and it provides some insight into the world of being ADD!

TRT, Mental Health, Boners & Estrogen with Justin Groce

There are many things not discussed when transitioning out of the military, one of those being the relationship of mental and physical health with hormones. Many operators or those who have spent time in combat come out with undiagnosed TBI’s (traumatic brain injuries) yet are given polypharmacy for the aftermath when what they might really need is hormone replacement. Nick and Ali discuss his 12-year career as a Marine, including the 7 stages of transitioning out of the military which he experienced and authored a book on. He goes into the questions Veterans should be asking and the type of healthcare they should be seeking out. This was a fun one and hopefully helps anyone struggling after their military career, or even in general.

I brought my longtime friend Mitch Sadowsky on to discuss some of the differences in training programs for professional golfers vs recreational. Mitch trains Ian Poulter, so he gave us some insight into what he does for him vs his other clientele. Mitch also trains many female volleyball players and golfers, so we went into how training programs can be modified during certain phases of the female menstrual cycle, or as I like to call it "shark week".

I brought my hubby Charlie back on to discuss why wearing your HR monitor during a lifting session probably isn’t as accurate as your conditioning and why that matters, the definition of cardio, what someone’s personal definition is when it comes to their goal and what they are trying to do, what adaptation are they trying to accomplish, why external load may not be the most efficient way to change the morphology of the heart, eccentric and concentric heart, and more…

Dr. Jordan Grant is one of the smartest leaders in men’s health I have ever met. As a urologist he is on the front-line handling men’s health issues daily, with many of them being the ever-controversial topic of prostate cancer. The approach to treating prostate cancer, interpreting PSA, and whether or not the use of testosterone replacement with active prostate cancer is an ever evolving one, with Dr. Grant being on the cutting edge of the most current research. Closing out Men’s Health Month, we dive deep into why it is ridiculous to worry about blood estrogen levels in men, what is the most intelligent approach to aging as a man, and the right questions one should ask if confronted with something like prostate cancer.

I brought Gil on to talk about one of the most highly debated topics in the TRT world: Estrogen. Why measuring estrogen in men is only useful to determine if they have a deficiency, why men NEED estrogen, and the detriments to blocking and/or suppressing it. Gil simplifies this very complex topic so that anyone who is met with resistance in their hormone treatment protocol can have an understanding and be an advocate for their own health. We coupled this with a discussion about why labs aren't as useful as the subjective data given by you, the individual.

I brought Dave on to discuss a topic that has been on my mind well over a couple years, and I finally found the right person to discuss it with. This topic being masculinity and the moderan Man's role in society. We took a deep dive as to why men are confused more than ever with how to act not only around women but as the best versions of themselves. We ended our chat discussing xenoestrogens and the role they have in "under androgenizing" men and some of the unconventional approaches to hormone replacement using different anabolics and why they can be beneficial

I had a great time recording this podcast prior to moving to Florida with my good friends Mike Ranfone and Ed McKay. It's awesome to have transparent conversations amongst colleagues about changes in the fitness industry, programming, business, and life where so many people see it as this big competition. I hope you enjoy this episode, because it's only going to help others realize, “I could talk to my colleagues about topics like this, and people aren't going to think I'm trying to steal their clients, special programs or anything,” because we’re all in this together.

I brought my hubby back because IFYKYK, and there was something cool that happened last Sunday night. But also, he gives insight as to WHY he isn’t particularly vocal about what he does and with whom, and I have to say it’s hella respectful & one of the many reasons professionals in their industry trust him. From actors, professional athletes, & his local clientele, they all know the humility & selfless attitude that Charlie possesses is a rare trait these days. We followed that conversation up with some of the questions asked on my Instagram stories. I think you’ll enjoy it, and goooo sports team!

Whenever I have longtime friends on my podcast, I struggle to introduce them because I realize just how important they are to me. Alwyn Cosgrove is a household name in the fitness industry. As the owner of Results Fitness and Results University, he also holds the special title as my bridesman. In this episode we had a very open, honest conversation about how the role of a fitness professional has changed with the current state of the world. The skills required to stand out from the crowd aren't things taught in the gym. We talked speaking, program design, pricing yourself what you are worth, and how the coach and client relationship has changed. We wrapped up by talking about how coaches need coaches, and by not wanting to hire someone to overlook your own training/nutrition, it shows you maybe don't believe in your own product. We discuss the importance of that.

My most special guest ever! (No, I am not referring to Josh Brolin aka Thanos in the promo photo). On this episode of the AliDoisWin Podcast: The love of my life! 😍 Those of you who have grown up in the industry following Charlie know some of the things he has been involved in & people he has worked with: the NBA, Nike, Omegawave, Oura Ring, WWE superstars, MARSOC, FMS, Premier League soccer, MLB, NHL, NFL, & many others. To many, however, it is still somewhat a mystery what EXACTLY Charlie does. Well, I wanted him to give an overview of what it means to be Charlie Weingroff, his role with the people & teams you see on the gram, what is it about Disney and how he is really just a big teddy bear. Tune in to hear a different side of Chuck Wagon!

Who are “they”, anyway? “They say protein causes cancer” “They say coffee is bad” “They say cut carbs to lose weight” People are constantly referring to “they”. We all know that “they” are Netflix documentaries, click bait articles on the #fakenews internet, fitspo accounts with people posing as experts in the nutrition + fitness realm. Enough with “they”! I brought my friend Mike Gorski on the podcast to discuss all the myths and misconceptions that the general public loves to cling to when it comes to nutrition. Mike is both an RD (one who understands athletes) and a strength coach, and I love his honest attitude when it comes to delivering accurate facts. We have some fun telling stories of what we have both been told and what others have said “they” have said. Hope you enjoy!

I brought my good and literally little (but more jacked) brother from another mother Sam Miller on the podcast as he is one of the most intelligent coaches I know when it comes to hormones. Though we could have talked for hours on end on various topics, I wanted to zero in on a massively misunderstood topic: Women's cycle health. There is a lot of controversy out there when it comes to birth control and what a healthy menstrual cycle actually looks like. Sam breaks it down for you in a very simplified and digestible way.

Ever wonder why before surgery people are advised to strengthen certain musculature in order to prepare for their recovery? Yet, we don't often hear about women being advised to prepare for probably the most athletic traumatic event their body will experience in a lifetime: childbirth. Why is that? Ali brought on one of her best friends and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Heidi Gastler on the show to talk about just that. Heidi goes into great detail about what EXACTLY happens to a woman's vag area during childbirth, the importance of preparing the body for this but also the gravity of "rehabbing" the body post-partum, and even how women who pee during exercise can benefit from some of these same approaches. It is eye opening and insightful information that everyone who plans on having a baby should seek to understand.