Melody Schoenfeld is an author, gym owner, nutrition coach, and holds a Master's in Health Psychology. She brings deep expertise, a sharp nonsense detector, and evidence-based nuance to one of the most polarizing topics in nutrition - vegan diets.
In this episode, Melody and Andrew dive into the most persistent vegan myths, bad-faith arguments, and common misunderstandings from both sides of the vegan vs. non-vegan debate.
Melody shares insight on:
• Dispelling the myth - "There’s no such thing as a healthy vegan"
• The most common arguments claiming vegan diets aren’t healthy
• The problem with vegan dogma motives and navigating bad faith actors
• Dispelling the myth - "You can get everything you need from food alone on a vegan diet"
• What supplementation vegans actually need (and why)
• Whether vegans struggle to get enough iron and calcium
• Dispelling the myth - "All proteins are created equal"
• The truth about needing a "complete protein profile" in each meal
• The real story behind soy protein and soy fear-mongering
• Whether veganism is more expensive than omnivorous eating
• The benefits of moving more plant-based even if you don’t go fully vegan
• When vegan diets become too restrictive
• And much more
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CHAPTERS
00:16 Catching Up with Melody Schoenfeld
01:50 Debunking Vegan Myths
03:20 Nutritional Considerations for Vegans
09:57 Challenges and Misconceptions of Veganism
16:46 Mental Health and Veganism
22:54 Athletic Performance on a Vegan Diet
25:57 Navigating Vegan Nutrition - Learning What Your Body Needs
26:31 Calcium and Bone Health for Vegans
27:44 Understanding Vegan Protein Sources
32:14 Debunking Soy Myths and Exploring Protein Options
35:43 The Cost and Convenience of Vegan Nutrition
37:30 Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
42:58 Challenges and Misconceptions of Vegan Diets
45:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Dr. Allan Bacon returns to break down one of the trickiest parts of health and fitness: fat loss plateaus.
Allan blends evidence, coaching experience, and no-nonsense communication to clarify why plateaus happen, why most people misunderstand them, and what to actually do to overcome them.
Allan and Andrew dive into:
• How much of a plateau is physical vs. psychological
• When a plateau becomes a socially acceptable narrative to quit
• How to approach fat loss plateaus strategically
• How often a plateau is really an adherence issue
• The physiological factors working against you during a plateau
• Why perceived restriction is such a major problem
• Why your calorie needs are a moving target, not a fixed number
• How much exercise actually contributes to calorie burn
• Why cardio is a poor driver of fat loss, but a great driver of weight management
• How many extra calories you really burn from adding muscle
• Strategies to keep NEAT high when you're tired from training
• And much more
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00:43 Understanding Plateaus - Physiological and Psychological Aspects
02:06 Non-Scale Victories and Maintenance Phases
05:20 The All or Nothing Mentality
05:58 RP Strength and the RP Hypertrophy App
07:24 New Year's Resolutions and Identity
09:27 The 'I Don't Deserve It' Belief
11:32 Dieting Seasons and Sustainable Eating
15:09 Addressing Fat Loss Plateaus
21:31 Calories In, Calories Out - The Debate
32:01 Understanding Calorie Needs and Variability
32:47 Setting Realistic Calorie Ranges for Fat Loss
33:55 Weekly Calorie Averages and Potential Pitfalls
37:23 Exercise and Calorie Burn - Myths and Realities
39:28 The Role of NEAT in Fat Loss
50:06 Building Sustainable Habits for Long-Term Success
55:27 Practical Tips for Increasing Daily Movement
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Alex Allen is one of the most skilled coaches in the industry at communicating nuance around training, lifestyle, and nutrition. She brings deep compassion and lived experience to the conversation - including weight gain, weight loss, PCOS, relationships, identity, and self-worth.
Alex and Andrew dive into:
• Why you’ll never hate yourself into a body you love
• How people misjudge your journey when they only see your current physique
• Alex’s experiences of being treated differently at various points of her weight changes
• Navigating unintentional weight loss
• How PCOS has shaped Alex’s personal and coaching journey
• How PCOS can enable a victim mindset if left unexamined
• What Alex means when she says:
“Don’t sacrifice your own needs for the sake of others. Compromise and be thoughtful, but don’t neglect yourself in the process. Doesn’t make you difficult or unkind.”
• And much more
CHAPTERS
01:17 Alex's Fitness Journey
03:15 The Importance of Self-Love
04:45 Navigating Negative Emotions
12:14 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
20:18 Unintentional Weight Loss
26:43 Navigating Compliments and Self-Perception
27:42 Shifting Dynamics in Relationships
28:48 Balancing Physical Appearance and Personal Value
31:08 Living with PCOS - Challenges and Misconceptions
34:53 The Importance of Setting Boundaries
42:21 Authenticity on Social Media
49:01 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
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Chris Duffin is an iconic strength athlete, entrepreneur, inventor, author, and educator known for engineering both world-class feats of strength and world-class systems of mindset.
In this episode, Chris opens up about how his unconventional and turbulent upbringing forged his resilience and shaped his approach to life, leadership, and legacy.
Chris and Andrew explore:
• How growing up with homelessness and instability shaped his resilience
• Mindset and daily practice around developing resilience in career and life
• How to see opportunity in the middle of adversity
• Why Chris believes in being purposeful in how you approach life
• How dealing with adversity builds real confidence through experience
• Stories from Chris’s childhood in an unconventional environment
• Navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and business
• The choice between generating proof that you can win vs. believing you lack autonomy
• The tradeoffs and sacrifices behind legendary feats of strength
• And much more
CHAPTERS
00:16 Meet Chris Duffin: The Mad Scientist of Fitness
01:03 Chris Duffin's Resilient Journey
03:44 Lessons from the Rattlesnake
08:09 The Six Ps Framework
10:34 Embracing Life's Challenges
11:53 The Importance of Resilience
17:52 Sponsor Break: Train Heroic
19:12 Navigating Dark Times
27:50 A Sudden Job Loss
28:51 Facing Financial Ruin
29:25 Turning Fear into Opportunity
31:51 A Career in Fitness
32:41 Embracing New Opportunities
34:54 The Importance of Resilience
36:51 Balancing Fear and Challenge
39:09 Personal and Organizational Change
47:52 The Role of Luck and Resilience
53:05 Optimizing Performance and Health
55:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Danny Lennon is one of the most respected and longest-tenured evidence based nutrition authorities in the world. It’s an honour to welcome him back for an incredibly nuanced and level-headed conversation on one of the most contentious topics in all of nutrition - seed oils.
In a landscape filled with loud, sensational nutrition claims, Danny brings clarity, evidence, and calm to a discussion that desperately needs it.
We talk about:
• Whether seed oils are truly harmful or unfairly demonized
• The impact of seed oils on cardiovascular health and LDL cholesterol
• Whether seed oils are responsible for modern obesity or metabolic dysfunction
• How to think about nuance and scientific honesty in an era of nutrition fear-mongering
• The importance of Omega 3 and Omega 6 intake
• Whether the Omega 3 to 6 ratio actually matters
• The differences between fresh caught and farmed salmon for Omega intake
• What the evidence says about high LDL cholesterol and health risks
• How to effectively and realistically lower LDL cholesterol
• And much more
CHAPTERS
01:25 The Role of Evidence-Based Nutrition
05:16 Sponsorship Message: Just Bite Me Meals
06:46 Debunking Seed Oil Myths
11:29 Understanding Seed Oils and Health
28:05 Omega Fatty Acids - Benefits and Misconceptions
29:03 The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
30:34 Omega-3 Supplementation - Mixed Results and Nuances
34:59 Practical Omega-3 Intake Recommendations
38:42 Debunking Omega-6 Myths
43:04 Farmed vs. Wild Salmon - Nutritional Differences
45:01 Lowering LDL Cholesterol - Evidence and Recommendations
53:54 Conclusion and Additional Resources
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Jaime Filer is the founder of Filer Fitness and a respected speaker and educator in the fitness industry.
In this episode, Jaime brings a mix of humor, vulnerability, and hard-earned wisdom to help unpack the very real ways anxiety impacts fitness, health, relationships, and identity.
Jaime and Andrew dive into:
• How dealing with anxiety has a massive impact on your fitness efforts and outcomes
• The subtle and not-so-subtle ways anxiety interferes with progress
• How anxiety often masks perfectionism
• How anxiety robs you of your potential happiness
• The power of being more selfish in seasons where you need it
• Unique considerations when coaching lesbians with anxiety
• Balancing shifting seasons of priorities between work and social connection
• The importance of having a supportive partner
• How your relationship might be “making you fat”
• And much more
CHAPTERS
01:25 Discussing Anxiety and Fitness Goals
01:52 Anxiety's Impact on Performance and Recovery
04:02 Coping Mechanisms and Anxiety
06:21 Perfectionism and Anxiety in Clients
11:16 Social Media and Anxiety
17:23 Family Dynamics and Boundaries
20:41 Anxiety and Potential Happiness
23:52 Identity and Mental Health Labels
28:22 Inclusivity in Marketing
28:36 Identity vs. Choice
29:58 Sponsorship Message
31:03 Lesbian Specific Exercises?
33:39 Balancing Work and Life
38:31 Relationship Dynamics and Support
45:13 Impact of Relationships on Health
51:29 Concluding Thoughts
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Austin Current, author of The Science of Strength Training, joins me for a deep dive into what “optimal” really means - and doesn’t mean - in training, coaching, and everyday life.
We explore how perfectionism, online debates, and unrealistic standards can derail people who simply want to train well, feel good, and live a sustainable lifestyle.
Austin shares insight on:
• Why keeping promises to yourself builds self-belief
• Why it’s better to view your effort like a dial, not an on/off switch
• What he means by a Goldilocks zone in training and life
• The messy online war over what is “optimal”
• Why “good enough” is truly enough for most people’s exercise technique
• How to think about fatigue, form, and technique without overcomplicating training
• Whether two-a-day sessions are useful or unnecessary
• And much more
CHAPTERS
00:45 The Importance of Self-Belief and Keeping Promises
03:39 Balancing Professional and Personal Life
08:51 The Concept of 'Good Enough' in Fitness and Life
18:10 RP Strength and Personal Training Insights
22:03 Form, Technique, and Injury Prevention in Training
30:55 Training to Failure - Observations and Beliefs
32:33 Client Progress and Adaptation
34:07 Technique vs. Form - A Deeper Dive
35:40 Pattern Recognition in Training
37:14 Effective Coaching Cues
43:37 Two-a-Day Training Sessions - Pros and Cons
50:19 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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Dr. Tony Boutagy, PhD in Exercise and Sports Science, joins me for a myth-busting conversation about the surge of influencer claims surrounding peri-menopausal and post-menopausal women’s strength training.
Tony brings clarity, scientific context, and decades of applied expertise to help cut through misinformation and fear-driven content targeted at women in midlife.
He breaks down:
• Debunking the claim that Zone 2 cardio isn’t as effective for women as it is for men
• Debunking the claim that women shouldn’t ever train fasted
• Debunking the claim that women have a short “anabolic window” for post-workout nutrition
• Debunking the claim that women should only strength train in sets of 3–5 reps
• How influencers misuse rodent data to make unsupported claims about women’s training
• Why the claim that there’s “no research on women” is false
• How entire brands get built around misleading or exaggerated ideas
• How self-selection bias influences women’s training preferences
• Whether training should change for women seeking improved bone health
• And much more
CHAPTERS
01:02 Debunking Myths: Zone Two Cardio for Women
06:18 Sponsorship Message: Macros First
07:30 Fasted Training: Myths and Realities
18:56 Debunking Myths: Anabolic Window for Women
26:37 Training Recommendations: Heavy Lifting for Women
30:01 Effective Rep Ranges for Different Exercises
30:50 Practical Implications of Coaching
31:24 Science vs. Online Advice
33:31 Evaluating Credibility in Health Advice
34:42 The Role of Conferences in Scientific Claims
36:46 Challenges in Public Perception of Science
46:44 Misconceptions in Female Training
50:58 Training for Bone Health in Aging
56:04 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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Kris Gethin is one of the most recognizable figures in the global fitness industry, known for his role as the longtime Editor-in-Chief of Bodybuilding.com, his transformation programs, and his relentless commitment to physical and mental growth.
In this conversation, Kris shares his philosophy and experience around personal transformation - physically, mentally, and emotionally.
He dives into:
• Why some corners of the industry resist the idea of “transformations”
• How real transformations start in the mind before the body
• Why being selfish can actually make you a better person
• The power of surrounding yourself with the right people
• The character traits that predict lasting success in fitness and life
• When and why you might need to change your environment - or even your relationships - to sustain growth
• Lessons from decades in bodybuilding and endurance sports
• How Kris approaches hybrid training for longevity and performance
• Whether something like Bodybuilding.com could ever happen again in today’s social media era
• Why we should all do more hard things
• And much more
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:16 Meet Kris Gethin: Fitness Legend
01:12 The Importance of Transformations
03:27 Sustaining Weight Loss and Healthy Habits
10:40 The Role of Technology in Fitness
13:22 Selfishness vs. Selflessness in Fitness
17:52 The Rise and Influence of Bodybuilding.com
23:12 The Shift Towards Longevity and Biohacking
25:39 The Importance of Purpose and Longevity
27:44 The Impact of Social Media Algorithms
29:46 Embracing Hardship for Growth
35:26 Balancing Hybrid Training
42:19 The Power of Digital Detox and Meditation
45:27 Seasonal Training and Personal Fulfillment
47:39 Final Thoughts and Resources
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Dr. Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD in Neuromuscular Physiology, joins me to bring clarity, evidence, and nuance to one of the most hyped and misunderstood topics in modern fitness and medicine—peptides.
With an extensive background in academic research, education, and business, Dwayne draws from his PhD work on peptides to help separate legitimate science from marketing myth.
He shares expert insight on:
• What peptides actually are and how they function in the body
• Whether BPC-157 truly delivers on its “healing” reputation
• The strength of current evidence behind popular peptide claims
• Why sourcing peptides outside medical supervision is risky
• The exciting—but complex—future of GLP-1 agonists and similar drugs
• Whether microdosing GLP-1 medications holds any merit
• The real science behind GLP-1 effects beyond appetite and fat loss
• The growing danger of social media misinformation in bodybuilding and health
• And much more
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Dwayne Jackson and Peptides
01:15 Understanding Peptides: Basics and Functions
02:58 BPC 157: Hype and Healing Potential
09:40 Safety and Regulatory Concerns of Peptides
22:23 GLP-1 Agonists and Weight Loss
29:46 Managing Hunger and Weight Loss Post-Medication
30:29 RP Strength and the RP Hypertrophy App
31:53 Caloric Intake and Weight Regain
33:59 Microdosing in the Fitness Industry
44:03 Bodybuilding and the Pressure to Stay Lean
51:59 The Dangers of Easy Access to Performance Enhancing Drugs
55:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Endocrinologist and obesity specialist Dr. Karl Nadolsky joins me to bust myths, debunk pseudoscience, and share evidence-based nuance around:
• Whether “adrenal fatigue” is a real thing
• What adrenal insufficiency actually is
• The most common symptoms people misattribute to “adrenal fatigue”
• Thoughts on self-proclaimed “hormone specialists”
• The marketing of “hormone balancing” and why it’s misleading
• How lifestyle improvements get mistaken for medical fixes
• The nuance behind BMI, waist circumference, and metabolic risk
• What happens when cortisol is too high or too low
• The truth about hormones and fat gain or loss
• Are diet drinks really bad for your liver?
• And much more
CHAPTERS
00:00:49 Debunking Adrenal Fatigue
00:03:29 Symptoms and Misdiagnosis
00:05:05 Real Medical Concerns
00:06:24 The Role of Lifestyle Changes
00:06:59 Challenges in Healthcare
00:13:45 Understanding Hormone Specialists
00:19:51 The Problem with Hormone Balancing
00:23:51 Hormones and Metabolic Rate
00:26:13 Understanding Hormonal Impact on Weight Gain
00:27:25 Cortisol and Its Complex Role in Weight Gain
00:31:06 Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Obesity
00:31:56 The Dangers of Abdominal Obesity
00:32:46 BMI vs. Waist Circumference: A Better Indicator?
00:42:03 Musculoskeletal Risks of Obesity
00:48:30 Debunking Myths About Diet Drinks
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Industry icon Krista Scott-Dixon joins me to share her wisdom, expertise, and philosophy on:
• Why “sciencey protocols” are often a grift (with nuance and context)
• Why living smaller and spending less is often boring—but better
• Sleep routines and avoiding fragility in your lifestyle rituals
• Performance psychology from coaching elite tactical personnel—and how it helps everyday people
• How adults can use play to be healthier
• What she means by “my job is to make you a worse person”
• What self-abandonment is (and how to stop doing it)
• How she maintains personal productivity
• And much more
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00:02:02 The “Sciencey Protocols” Grift
00:05:57 The Basics of Health and Fitness
00:07:36 Sponsor Break: Train Heroic
00:12:50 The Fragile Human Hypothesis
00:16:34 Performance Psychology and Everyday Life
00:29:24 The Importance of Playfulness
00:36:24 Playful Pranks and Everyday Fun
00:36:55 Embracing Childlike Joy
00:39:48 Physical Play and Fitness
00:41:45 Setting Boundaries for Self-Care
00:51:17 Productivity and Balance
00:59:06 Defining Success and Longevity
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Dr. Ben Rein is a neuroscientist and the author of the new book Why Brains Need Friends.
Ben guest stars on my podcast to share his expertise about:
-Is loneliness as dangerous as smoking, and why
-How social interaction improves our health and well being
-The difference between solitude and isolation
-Why we experience isolation as stress
-How isolation leads to inflammation
-Is increased virtual interaction dangerous
-Can some forms of virtual interaction be positive
-The growing danger of societal fracture along tribal lines whether political or nutritional
-The difference in experience between introverts and extroverts in their dose of social interaction
-The benefits of interaction with pets
-Can pet interaction be as healthy as interaction with other people
-Alcohol’s potential role in social health
-And much more
01:08 The Dangers of Loneliness
03:05 Isolation and Health Impacts
07:46 Solitude vs. Isolation
12:46 Virtual Interaction and Social Media
18:01 Societal Tribalism and Empathy
26:45 Navigating Political Tribalism
27:41 The Importance of Social Connections
30:44 Introverts vs. Extroverts: Social Interaction Benefits
36:08 The Role of Pets in Mental Health
40:53 Alcohol and Social Interaction
49:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Marc Megna is the cofounder of Anatomy a series of successful gyms in Miami, he’s also a former NFL player and author. Marc joins me and shares humility and wisdom from his career and life, including:
-Why Marc shows relentless commitment to his physical fitness even with the competing demands of being a father and husband, and operating a business
-How Marc’s commitment to fitness makes him a better father and husband, and a better business operator
-How a great coach was a positive role model on Marc and his teammates
-The importance of always doing the little things right especially when no one is watching (or you don’t think anyone is watching)
-Why Marc believes people need to spend less time consuming grind culture media and more time taking action
-The importance of doing the small things and the right things as opposed to portraying a image to the world on social media
-The problem with victim mindset
-Why successful stories are always told backwards
-And much more
01:21 Balancing Fitness and Family
02:45 The Importance of Consistency and Hard Work
05:40 Lessons from a Legendary Coach
10:59 Empowerment vs. Victim Mindset
12:56 The Value of Integrity and Consistency
21:13 The Role of Discipline in Success
24:13 Quotes and Reflections
25:37 Introduction to My Brother's Work Ethic
26:04 The Construction Worker Story
26:37 Defining Success and Grit
27:48 Don Saladino's Journey
30:30 The Illusion of Success
33:34 Curating Your Environment
34:50 Commitment and Effort
41:39 Starting from Zero
43:01 Building a Community
45:55 Podcasting and Future PlansI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:
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Dr Joey Munoz is one of my favourite authorities and communicators about exercise science and nutrition. Joey joins me for a masterclass on fat loss, muscle, and health outcomes. Joey shares his expertise on:
-Does losing body fat improve health outcomes independent of any other changes or behaviours?
-What behaviours in addition to fat loss improve long term health outcomes
-Can someone be truly healthy with higher body fat percentages long term
-How does body fat influence metabolic health risks like cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's
-Are obese people really lower in muscle mass
-The importance of muscle mass in long term health outcomes
-What is “skinny fat” and why is it dangerous for long term health
-The role of chronic inflammation in health, cause or effect(or both)
-Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
-Red meat and its associated risks for prostate cancer
-Nuance in discussing topics outside of someone’s area of education and expertise, and noticing this on social media
-And much more
00:54 The Impact of Fat Loss on Health
02:12 Mechanisms Behind Fat Loss and Health
05:25 Inflammation and Its Effects
06:09 Adipose Tissue and Insulin Resistance
09:35 Benefits of Fat Loss on Health Markers
13:41 Healthy at Higher Body Fat Percentages?
18:47 The Skinny Fat Phenomenon
23:09 Muscle Mass and Health
27:21 Understanding Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
27:37 Lifestyle Factors Affecting Liver Health
28:55 The Role of Inflammation in Chronic Diseases
29:41 The Importance of Fiber in Nutrition
29:56 Exercise and Stress Management for Liver Health
30:32 Social Connections and Health
31:14 Nutrition and Alzheimer's Disease Risk
32:14 The Complexity of Nutritional Impact on Diseases
36:43 Red Meat Consumption and Cancer Risk
42:06 Muscle Mass, Bone Density, and Fall Prevention
50:33 The Benefits of Plant-Based Foods
54:10 Podcast and Social Media Recommendations
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Christian Thibaudeau is a legend in strength and conditioning and joins me for a quick masterclass on how to train strength, plus his expertise on:
-How quickly do we lose strength if we don’t train it
-How much of our strength is our muscle
-How much of our strength is our nervous system’s ability to recruit our muscles better
-Why frequency matters most for strength development
-Why can’t we voluntarily recruit 100% of our capacity for strength
-How to train and maintain power and explosiveness as we age, and why it matters
-And much more
01:11 Discussion on Strength Loss and Training
04:16 Neurological and Muscular Factors in Strength
09:47 Training Frequency and Strength Gains
14:35 Balancing Strength and Hypertrophy
20:27 Neuromuscular Matching and Individual Differences
24:55 Neuromuscular Recruitment and Protective Mechanisms
25:45 Tendon Experiments and Strength Anomalies
27:14 Adrenaline and Protective Mechanisms in Extreme Situations
28:56 Strength Potential and Training from a Young Age
29:33 Farm Strength and Real-World Examples
31:08 Power and Explosiveness in Aging
32:01 Explosive Actions vs. Slow Heavy Actions
37:16 Stability and Power Training
41:00 Power Training Progressions and Tools
47:11 Strength Training and Sport Performance
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Sam Miller is a respected educator and authority on metabolism and founder of Metabolism School.
Sam guests on my podcast to share his expertise on:
-The implications of the dramatic rise in GLP-1 Agonist medication use
-The situations where GLP-1 Agonist medication use makes sense and where it’s inappropriate
-Potential benefits outside appetite suppression and weight loss
-Nuance about the potential side effects
-The importance of strength training when using these drugs
-Reverse dieting, what it is, when it’s appropriate
-Situations where reverse dieting may be harmful
-The role ultra processed foods play in the obesity and metabolic unhealth epidemic
-Are all ultra processed foods problematic
-And much more
00:30 GLP-1 Medications: Popularity and Usage
01:33 Mechanisms and Effects of GLP-1
03:10 Broader Implications and Side Effects
11:26 Resistance Training and Muscle Preservation
17:44 Nuances of GLP-1 Use in Different Populations
27:15 Famous Athletes and Weight Struggles
27:41 The Trend of Reverse Dieting
28:39 Concerns with Reverse Dieting
30:57 Effective Reverse Dieting Strategies
43:11 The Role of Ultra-Processed Foods in Health
51:58 Conclusion and Resources
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Dr John Rusin is back with details about his new book, Pain Free Performance.
John joins me to share his expertise on:
-How to approach your training and stay pain free
-How to improve your odds of living pain free with other areas of your lifestyle
-Why he doesn’t believe in aiming for “perfect form”
-What he means by “zone of neutrality”
-What are his 6 characteristics of lifelong health
-Why men should train more like women
-The importance of developing a health buffer zone
-Nuance about not trying to do too much activity with too much intensity too soon
-Are people getting hurt because of the popularity of pickleball
-The importance of realizing that “middle age” is younger than you think
-How it feels to codify his life’s work in his new book
-And much more01:06 Understanding Pain-Free Performance
02:31 Individualized Training Approaches
03:17 Managing Pain and Movement Patterns
11:05 The Role of Lifestyle in Pain Management
18:56 Debunking Perfect Form Myths
24:06 Training Like Women: A Balanced Approach
30:03 Evolving Training Styles for Health and Longevity
30:43 The Importance of a Well-Rounded Training Plan
31:41 Personal Reflections on Training and Life Balance
33:10 The Reality of Aging and Training Smart
37:24 The Benefits and Risks of Sprinting and Explosive Movements
42:46 The Rise of Pickleball and Associated Injuries
48:41 Personal Anecdotes and Lessons from Coaching
50:19 The Journey of Writing a Book on Pain-Free Performance
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JP Tremblay is a Canadian entertainment icon famous for his role as Julien of the Trailer Park Boys in addition to being a founding creator and writer of the show.
JP joins me in a rare out of character interview to share his stories about:
-The challenges and tradeoffs between writing, filming, and touring and his dedication to his fitness and health.
-Navigating health scares.
-How he set boundaries and focused on his health first.
-Prioritizing education about health and nutrition.
-A real person’s experience and tactics.
-The changing presence of alcohol in his life over the years.
-Personal boundaries around workouts.
-How The Trailer Park Boys started.
-How life has changed with the success of the show and visibility in the public eye.
-The joy of having a positive influence on friends and family with their health.
-The creative process behind Trailer Park Boys.
-And much more.
I hope you enjoy this unique episode and interview
01:47 Balancing Fame and Fitness
03:40 Challenges of Filming and Touring
06:36 The Origin Story of Trailer Park Boys
17:09 Health Scare and Lifestyle Changes
22:08 Dealing with Diverticulitis and Food Sensitivities
25:58 The Role of Alcohol in the Show and Real Life
27:33 Reflecting on a Wild Past
27:46 Embracing a Healthier Lifestyle
28:06 The Social Dynamics of Drinking
31:43 Daily Workout Routine
33:17 The Benefits of Walking
37:12 Family Health Advocacy
42:28 Creative Process and Character Insights
48:21 Remembering John Dunsworth
49:34 Podcast and Future Plans
51:19 Concluding Thoughts
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Dr Susan Kleiner is a PhD of Nutrition and Human Performance and a Registered Dietician who’s worked with the highest level athletes in sports.
Susan guests in this masterclass on performance nutrition to share her expertise on:
-Fuelling for athletic performance
-Do female athletes face more pressure than men to appear lean
-Tactics for short term leanness while not losing training effectiveness
-Long term tactics to manage performance and aesthetic goals
-The criticism female athletes like Serena Williams have traditionally faced, plus some nuanced thoughts on Serena’s current use of GLP-1 agonist medications
-Fasted cardio
-Leanness and injury risk
-Creating client autonomy for adherence
-Signs you’re potentially under-fuelling
-Common micronutrient deficiencies in active people
-And much more
01:06 Pressure on Female Athletes
04:21 Media Influence on Athlete Image
08:27 Nutrition and Performance in Female Athletes
12:57 Sponsorship and Media Demands
15:53 GLP-1 Agonists and Athlete Health
22:04 Fueling Strategies for Athletes
32:42 Seasonal Nutrition Management
38:45 Injury Risks and Body Composition
40:02 The Ice Cream Boy: A Case Study
45:42 Identifying Under-Fueling in Athletes
52:52 The Female Athlete Triad
01:04:23 Micronutrient Deficiencies in Athletes
01:09:01 The Role of Dietitians in Sports Nutrition
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