Dr. Alyssa Olenick is one of the fastest-rising educators and coaches in the evidence-based fitness space. Known for her clarity, skepticism, and ability to translate complex physiology into practical coaching decisions, Alyssa returns to the show to tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in modern fitness.
In this episode, Alyssa joins Andrew Coates to unpack what she actually means when she says “most women would be better off if they trained more like men”—and why so much women-specific training advice is built on shaky assumptions, incentives, and half-understood biology.
Rather than arguing for a one-size-fits-all approach, Alyssa makes a strong case for prioritizing training experience, individual capacity, and fundamentals over sex-based fear-mongering and hormonal hype.
IN THIS EPISODE, ALYSSA SHARES INSIGHT ON:
What she really means by “women should train more like men”
The difference between women-based training evidence vs. women-based hypotheses
Why many popular influencers sell certainty without sufficient evidence
The incentives behind unproven or disproven training narratives
Why differences between individuals often matter more than sex differences
Whether women (or anyone) should fear cortisol spikes from intense training
Why stress is not inherently bad and how context matters
How stress management actually fits into training and life
Why elevated heart rate during lifting is not cardio
Why strength training cannot replace cardiovascular training
How menstrual cycle considerations are often oversimplified
And much more
Instagram: @doclyssfitness
CHAPTERS
00:50 Debunking Fitness Myths: Training Like a Man
01:14 The Importance of Structured Strength Training
02:24 The Role of Intensity in Training
03:28 Nutrition Tracking and the MacrosFirst App
04:32 Programming for Women vs Men
06:01 Understanding Stress and Hormones in Training
12:26 Debunking Hormonal Hypotheses
20:25 Fitness Status vs Sex Differences
26:15 Hormonal Effects on Women’s Training
27:18 Menstrual Cycle and Training Adaptations
29:16 Perception vs Physiological Impact
32:13 Individual Variability in Menstrual Cycles
34:03 Cardiovascular Responses and Training Adjustments
38:24 Lifting vs Cardio: Clearing the Confusion
46:35 The Importance of Cardiovascular Fitness
52:00 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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Clifton Harski is the COO of The PPSC, a veteran of group exercise and traveling seminar education, and a much-needed jester pushing back against an increasingly ultra-serious fitness media landscape.
In this episode, Clifton joins Andrew Coates for a fun, thoughtful, and refreshingly honest deconstruction of functional training—how it earned its reputation, where it went off the rails, and what’s still genuinely useful if we strip away the dogma.
Rather than defending a single methodology, Clifton takes aim at all fitness tribes (including his own), poking holes in sacred cows while making a strong case for curiosity, humility, and cross-pollination between disciplines.
In this episode, Clifton shares insight on:
• How “functional training” became a punchline
• A clearer, more practical definition of what functional training actually is
• The good ideas that still exist within functional training
• Whether kettlebells can be used effectively for hypertrophy
• Why fitness tribalism holds everyone back
• Where kettlebell culture gets stuffy (according to a kettlebell guy)
• Powerlifting’s strengths—and blind spots
• CrossFit’s rise, fall, evolution, and cultural impact
• The appeal of hybrid training approaches
• Where group fitness programming succeeds and fails
• Pilates and yoga—what they do well and where they’re misunderstood
• Bodybuilding’s relationship with “function”
• Why no single modality deserves total loyalty
• And why everyone—including Clifton—is fair game
Instagram: @cliftonharski
CHAPTERS
01:08 The Evolution and Missteps of Functional Training
02:00 The Role of Physical Therapy in Fitness
04:02 Critiquing Functional Patterns
05:39 Reframing Functional Training as Athleticism
06:10 Sponsor Break – TrainHeroic
07:29 Personal Training and Functional Training Revisited
12:06 Fitness Industry Tribalism
12:42 Kettlebell Training: The Good and the Bad
18:13 Powerlifting: Strengths and Weaknesses
22:30 CrossFit: Rise, Fall, and Impact
27:53 CrossFit’s Reputation and Evolution
28:55 Criticisms of CrossFit Programming
29:48 The Appeal of Hybrid Training
31:25 CrossFit’s Community and Influence
32:32 Challenges in Group Fitness Programming
33:37 The Role of Nutrition Tracking
34:41 Pilates and Yoga: Benefits and Criticisms
42:08 Bodybuilding and Functional Training
43:29 The Value of Diverse Training Modalities
45:04 Kettlebells and Hypertrophy
50:28 Group Fitness: Pros and Cons
53:52 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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Kevin Carr is an author, educator, and co-owner of multiple fitness businesses and brands, including Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (MBSC) and the Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) certification.
In this episode, Kevin joins Andrew Coates to have a candid conversation about the state of the fitness industry—and why, despite unprecedented access to gyms, information, and technology, the overall return on investment for public health remains shockingly poor.
Rather than blaming individuals, Kevin explores the structural, cultural, and experiential barriers that prevent people from engaging in fitness long-term, while also highlighting the renewed importance of in-person coaching, community, and practical strength training as we age.
In this episode, Kevin shares insight on:
• Why massive investment in fitness has produced minimal population-level health outcomes
• Why only 1 in 4 Americans have a gym membership—and why half quit within six months
• Common misconceptions about gyms and why many people find them intimidating
• How environment and culture shape whether people stay active or drop out
• The importance of community and support for long-term fitness adherence
• Why aging is not just an “old person’s problem”
• The idea of “aging milestones” where people quietly stop sprinting, jumping, or playing
• Underrated movement qualities that matter more as we age
• Why in-person coaching and gym attendance are seeing a resurgence
• Practical approaches to reducing injury risk through smarter training
• Why experience often matters more than credentials in coaching
• And much more
CHAPTERS
01:16 Fitness Industry Challenges
02:38 Making Fitness More Accessible
05:19 Creating a Welcoming Gym Environment
15:04 The Importance of Community in Fitness
23:53 Parental Expectations in Youth Sports
29:28 Strength and Conditioning for Career Longevity
34:32 The Impact of Modern Strength and Conditioning on Athletes
35:52 Athletes Advocating for Their Health and Longevity
37:13 Exercise Selection and Execution
40:56 Injury Prevention and the Benefits of Strength Training
42:18 The Importance of Lifelong Fitness
48:37 Personal Reflections on Fitness and Longevity
50:39 The Value of Practical Experience in Coaching
01:02:58 Upcoming Events and Resources
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Chad Landers is a former NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year award winner, with over 30 years of hands-on coaching experience and more than 20 years as a gym owner. Chad is also the author of the new book Building Strength and Muscle After 50, which draws on decades of real-world coaching rather than trends or fear-based messaging.
In this episode, Chad joins Andrew Coates to discuss what actually changes with training as we age—and what often gets blamed on aging that’s really the result of lifestyle, consistency, and accumulated stress.
Rather than promoting limitations, Chad makes a strong case for intelligent progression, long-term thinking, and creating training environments that people can sustain well into their 50s, 60s, and beyond.
In this episode, Chad shares insights on:
• Whether strength training truly needs to change after age 50
• What is physiologically different as we age vs. what is lifestyle-driven
• Why long breaks from training become less forgiving over time
• How consistency becomes more valuable than intensity with age
• Whether younger lifters should proactively adjust how they train
• If and when exercise selection should change as we get older
• The trade-offs between recreation, recovery, and strength goals
• Home gym vs. commercial gym training later in life
• Why coaching experience matters more than certifications alone
• How relationships, environment, and social connection influence long-term success
• And much more
Instagram: @chadlanders
CHAPTERS
00:16 Chad Landers’ New Book
00:51 The Journey to Becoming an Author
04:25 Training After 50: Do We Need a New Approach?
07:36 The Importance of Consistency Over Intensity
08:41 Physical Changes and Smarter Training Adjustments
16:41 Balancing Life, Stress, and Fitness
22:33 Proactive Training Strategies When You’re Younger
25:49 Recreational Activities and Performance Trade-offs
26:36 Gym Life and Training Adjustments With Age
27:55 Different Training Approaches Across Age Groups
29:42 Home Gym vs. Commercial Gym Training
32:46 The Value of Coaching Experience
41:04 Client Relationships and Long-Term Retention
47:50 Final Thoughts and Book Promotion
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Steve Hall is a WNBF Natural Pro Bodybuilder and one of the most trusted evidence-based voices in muscle building. As the host of the Revive Stronger podcast and a long-time practitioner, Steve brings rare clarity and nuance to topics that are often oversimplified online.
In this episode, Steve joins Andrew to break down what actually matters for hypertrophy when it comes to rest periods, fatigue, technique, and calorie surplus - without dogma, fear-mongering, or rigid rules.
Steve shares insight on:
• Whether there is an ideal approach to rest breaks between sets
• How much calorie surplus is actually needed to build muscle effectively
• Why autoregulation is a powerful strategy for managing rest periods
• Whether shorter rest breaks hurt progress when time is limited
• Practical tactics to make shorter workouts more effective
• How fatigue influences strength and hypertrophy outcomes
• Why Steve has become less rigid about “perfect technique”
• How relaxing strict range-of-motion rules improved his own training progress
• When technique matters most vs. when it becomes counterproductive
• The nuance required to apply evidence in real-world training
• And much more
IG: @revivestronger
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:16 Guest Introduction - Steve Hall
00:58 The Evolution of Fitness Podcasts
01:51 Muscle Building Insights - Rest Length Between Sets
08:46 Strength vs. Hypertrophy Training
17:41 The Role of Fatigue in Training
24:11 Training Hard vs. Perfect Technique
26:59 Advanced Techniques for Muscle Failure
28:54 The Importance of Technique Over Form
30:24 Reevaluating Range of Motion
33:50 Sponsor Break - Train Heroic
45:47 Nutrition for Muscle Growth
46:24 The Role of Caloric Surplus in Muscle Building
52:33 Final Thoughts and Resources
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Dr. Justin Farnsworth is a highly respected physical therapist who emphasizes strength training, movement, and education as foundational tools for managing pain and injury.
In this episode, Justin joins me to challenge some of the most deeply held beliefs in modern healthcare - particularly the assumption that pain automatically requires surgery or rest.
Justin brings clarity, nuance, and evidence to a conversation that affects almost everyone at some point in their life.
Justin and Andrew explore:
• Why surgery performs no better than placebo for many common injuries
• Which injuries truly require surgery and why elite athletes may make different choices than the general population
• New understandings around ACL injuries and how many can heal without surgery
• Why belief and expectation are often stronger predictors of pain than tissue damage
• Why not exercising is a greater long-term health risk than many feared behaviors
• How running can be protective for knee cartilage
• How to safely and progressively reintroduce running into your life
• How to train around pain without making it worse
• And much more
CHAPTERS
01:36 The Role of Imaging in Diagnosing Pain
02:54 Understanding Degenerative Conditions
03:37 The Placebo Effect in Surgery
04:21 FAI and Other Common Diagnoses
07:48 When Surgery is Necessary
09:18 The Importance of Second Opinions
24:20 Manual Therapy and Pain Management
28:53 Manual Therapy and Its Effects
29:23 Understanding ACL Injuries and Treatments
35:47 The Role of Exercise in Long-Term Health
38:37 Challenges and Solutions in Promoting Exercise
45:15 Running and Knee Health
54:23 Programming Around Pain
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Mark Carroll is a legendary Australian transformation coach, educator, and entrepreneur. Known publicly for elite-level results and business success, Mark joins me for one of his most open and vulnerable conversations to date.
In a world driven by artificial polish, highlight reels, and performance, Mark peels back the curtain on what was really happening behind the scenes while his career and finances were thriving.
Mark and Andrew explore:
• Mark’s experience with injury, depression, and body image struggles during periods of professional success
• The pressure and unrealistic expectations created by social media
• Whether Mark feels compelled to live up to public expectations
• Feeling proud to appear in photos with his family after years of hiding during inactivity
• Why “a goal is not a strategy”
• What Mark means by strategic investment in both life and business
• The steps of strategic investment required for winning outcomes
• Personal financial lessons from Mark’s experience as a successful investor
• The difference between suffering aimlessly vs. suffering with purpose
• Why long-term thinking beats short-term validation
• And much more
It’s easy to look at someone’s life and assume they have it easy. This conversation dismantles that illusion and offers a grounded look at the cost, complexity, and intention behind building a meaningful life.
IG: @coachmarkcarroll
CHAPTERS
00:49 Authenticity in Social Media
04:13 Challenges of Social Media for Fitness Professionals
07:18 The Business of Fitness Coaching
15:25 Personal Struggles and Transformation
23:03 Balancing Business and Personal Life
33:01 Finding Motivation and Setting Goals
35:15 Weather and Closing Remarks
35:49 The Reality of Strategic Investment
36:08 Defining Strategic Investment
37:15 Setting Goals with Strategy
37:40 The Importance of Specificity in Goals
44:26 Pain and Progress - The Duality of Effort
45:57 Suffering with Purpose
51:16 Financial Investment Principles
54:57 The Power of Compound Interest
57:36 Avoiding Lifestyle Inflation
01:08:17 Launching the New App
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Ebenezer Samuel, Fitness Director of Men’s Health, joins me for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation on the current and future state of fitness media, where people learn about training, and how the landscape has shifted dramatically over the last decade.
Ebenezer brings both industry-level perspective and hands-on coaching experience to explore how research, hypertrophy culture, entertainment-driven social media, and evolving technology are shaping what people believe about fitness.
We dive into:
• Why we can't evaluate training purely through the lens of muscle hypertrophy
• Whether “science based lifting” has become overrated
• Why the best approach blends research with lived training experience
• How people consume fitness media today vs. ten years ago
• Whether fitness social media is now dominated by entertainment over education
• Whether people are genuinely learning useful skills from social platforms
• Why trust and real relationships matter more than ever in a crowded content world
• How generational differences are changing how fitness information spreads
• The rise of gatekeepers, algorithmic influence, and AI in shaping the conversation
• The future of in-person coaching vs. AI coaching systems
• And much more
CHAPTERS
01:05 The Problem with Hypertrophy Focus
03:20 Science-Based Training Critique
05:37 The Role of Research in Fitness
12:03 Challenges of Social Media Fitness Content
20:18 Evolution of Fitness Information Consumption
21:51 RP Strength and Personal Training Insights
26:48 Balancing Education and Entertainment in Fitness Content
28:18 Generational Shifts in Fitness Media Consumption
28:56 The Rise of Social Media and Its Impact on Fitness
32:13 The Role of Gatekeepers in Fitness Media
41:18 The Influence of AI on Fitness Content
45:07 The Future of In-Person Training vs. AI
50:40 Concluding Thoughts
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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
IG: @5ftoffury1
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
IG: @drallanbacon
CHAPTERS
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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