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We’re live from Maine, celebrating Beth’s 10 years of sobriety with a week of hiking, including the infamous Mount Katahdin. Joined by Amy Rudolph from Team BFF, this episode is part celebration, part Q&A, and part hot topics roundtable. From food noise and dieting seasons, to the shocking reality of The Biggest Loser documentary, to the exploding lawsuits over Ozempic, we dig into the messiness of health, fitness, and diet culture.
We also field community questions about hiking safety, breakfast importance, weightlifting after 50, balancing running with strength training, and the hardest part about being a coach.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- Behind the scenes of our upcoming Katahdin hike & why doing hard things matters.
- Food noise: why it shows up, what it means, and how to manage it.
- The Biggest Loser Netflix doc: the truth about extreme dieting and lasting metabolic damage.
- The $2B Ozempic lawsuit & the dangers of off-label prescribing.
- Q&A highlights:
Rescue options on tough hikes
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?
Where to start with lifting in your 50s
Why chasing “toned arms” is about more than arm workouts
How to handle outdated family diet advice without losing your sanity
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Ever notice how your brain gets real creative when it’s trying to talk you out of doing something hard? Today, we get real about two big hurdles in chasing lofty goals - the isolation that comes with intense focus (whether it’s fat loss, marathon training, or photo prep) and the mental tricks your brain plays to keep you “safe” and comfortable.
We cover:
Why big goals can feel lonely (and how to know if your isolation is real or self-created)
The “comfort scripts” your brain runs - like The Negotiator, The Martyr Move, and The Future You Promise
How to spot the difference between giving yourself grace and just giving yourself a free pass
Strategies for keeping commitments to yourself when life gets messy
Why a strong community can be the antidote to isolation
Personal stories from the marathon trail, photo prep grind, and the mental gymnastics of getting out the door for a workout
Quote of the Episode:
"Grace without growth is bullsht." - Matt
If you’ve ever felt like no one around you gets your goal or you keep talking yourself out of doing the hard thing, this one’s for you.
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In today’s episode, we tackle one of the most misunderstood truths in health and fitness: just because something is simple, doesn’t mean it’s easy. From the basics of nutrition and movement to the mental game of consistency, we unpack why people struggle with doing the boring basic things and keep abandoning their goals for the smallest inconvenience - and what to do about it.
We also dive into the power of saying no, the guilt that shows up when you start prioritizing yourself, and how training for life (not just a finish line) demands a different kind of mindset. If you’ve ever said “I’ll get back on track Monday,” or felt like a goal wasn’t “serious enough” to commit to, this one’s for you.
Key Takeaways:
How people sabotage their own progress by expecting perfection
The real reason you keep saying yes when you should be saying no
Why you don’t need a race or event to train like your goals matter
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In this raw and revealing episode, we sit down with IFBB Bikini Olympia champion Nathalia Melo, who takes us behind the curtain of bodybuilding, body image, and motherhood.
From hiding her body three months before winning the Olympia to rebuilding her relationship with food, fitness, and herself after two kids, Nathalia opens up about the very real struggles behind the "perfect" body.
We talk about:
If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing because you can’t do it all - this one’s for you.
Key Takeaways:
Listen Now If You:
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Fat loss - when done right, it's boring! That's exactly what we're talking about this week - the boring basics from fat loss plateaus to pizza trade-offs, we break down the boring basics most people skip, and why that’s exactly where you need to focus. We talk about macros, periodizing calorie deficits, emotional eating, volume vs. satisfaction, and the importance of performance-based goals.
We also dive into a powerful (and disturbing) conversation about a viral interview where an 11-year-old was prescribed Wegovy - and why this signals a dangerous generational cycle of diet culture repeating itself yet again. Expect unfiltered takes, zero fluff, and practical mindset shifts you can use now - no fancy weight loss supplements or cortisol morning routines needed.
Topics Covered:
Why long, aimless calorie deficits backfire
The difference between volume eating and just “eating more”
The mental side of food boredom and emotional hunger
When macros help and when they become a distraction
Why your goal shouldn't just be fat loss
Why it’s time to stop outsourcing your decisions to influencers
Shoutouts:
Beth’s 5K a Day for Sobriety (starting Aug 1)
Amy crushing it with our Patreon workouts
Fit Fat Strong July Book Club: The Mountain Is You
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Today we’re cutting through the noise with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple - exercise physiologist, researcher, and straight-up myth-buster when it comes to training, fueling, and empowering women.
We’re talking about:
Why most training advice for women is outdated (and flat-out wrong)
The truth about protein needs, creatine, and menstrual cycle training
How to avoid losing muscle while on GLP-1s (yes, we went there again)
Whether weighted vests are a gimmick or a game-changer
And so much more!
This is a no-BS, science-backed conversation for any woman who’s tired of being told to eat less, lift light, or shrink to feel worthy.
Lauren holds a PhD in Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology. Her research explores sex-based differences in strength and hypertrophy, protein metabolism, and how women actually adapt to training. She’s on a mission to help women train smarter, fuel better, and push harder - with real science, not recycled fear tactics.
Follow her on Instagram: @drlaurencs1
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Microdosing. Discount codes. Diet culture rebranded as self-care.
In this episode, we unpack the latest "wellness" trend flooding your feed: microdosing GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide , and the influencers cashing in on it.
GLP-1s were originally developed for diabetes and obesity, but now they’re being sold as “longevity hacks,” and “tools for metabolic optimization”, often through affiliate links, telehealth loopholes, and wellness influencers promising everything but the moon.
But here's the truth: this isn’t health care. It’s diet culture with a prescription pad and a commission check.
We dive deep into:
As always, if you are considering a GLP-1, please consult with your doctor and receive the guidance and support necessary - not an online pill mill that pays wellness influencers a commission on your health.
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Whatsup, ya Nerdles! Are your maintenance calories frustratingly low, even though you're doing everything “right”? Maybe you're feeling like your metabolism tanked the second you hit your 40s or 50s?
In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s really going on with your metabolism during perimenopause and menopause and why diet culture, not menopause, is often to blame. We talk about how you can rebuild your metabolism without fear, how to strength train for real results, and how to stop being scared to eat more.
This episode was inspired by a listener comment on our menopause episode with Dr. Allan Bacon—and it sparked a raw, real convo about what women are never told about midlife, metabolism, and muscle.
What We Cover:
Why your metabolism isn’t “broken”—but it is underfed and under muscled!
How chronic dieting lowers your maintenance calories (and how to fix it)
Why strength training is the most powerful tool in midlife
How to know if you're lifting hard enough to get results
How to push past the fear of gaining weight when eating more
You can increase your calories, lift heavier, and feel amazing in your body again—but you’ve got to stop trying to shrink it to do so.
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Whatsup!! This week we are excited to sit down with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky; a board-certified obesity specialist, family physician, and meme legend known also as The Doctor Who Lifts to cut through the crap with us and get real about what actually drives fat loss.
We talk about:
Why "eat less, move more" is technically true but much more complex than that
The truth about cortisol, hormones, and weight gain (spoiler: it’s not what wellness grifters say)
How GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy actually work
Why most traditional doctors are unequipped to support long-term weight loss
The broken healthcare model — and how direct care is changing the game
We also get personal about our own past with detoxes, hormone hype, and spending way too much money on supplements that didn’t solve the problem.
If you’ve ever felt confused or overwhelmed by weight loss advice online, you don't want to miss this one!
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200 Episodes!! Can you believe it?! This week we have a fun episode planned. After quickly catching up with each other, we spend some time reflecting on our first 200 episodes and some of the lessons we've learned or have been reminded of.
Some of our reflection points:
- You cannot be afraid of change or growth.
- You don't need to be perfect to get started.
- Honoring your commitments to yourself.
- You can't help everyone.
and so many more!
We also spend some time highlighting YOU, or badass listeners, friends, clients, and community! We asked you to share some of the things we've helped you with over the past 200 episodes, and yall are inspiring as f*ck!
From stepping outside of your comfort zone, to helping you find balance with nutrition and fitness, to quitting alcohol - so many of you have taken what we talk about, ran with it, and have made immense change in your lives. You deserve a pat on the back because you continue to show up for yourself and DO HARD THINGS!
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