If stress keeps spiraling out of control, even when your actual stressors haven’t changed, your stress response system might be unstable. In this episode, we break down how stress works like an engineering system and how you can train it for stability. Learn why your brain sometimes overreacts to small stressors, how to interrupt the stress feedback loop, and why lifting weights, walking, and sleep are the ultimate stress stabilizers.

After 40, fat loss, muscle maintenance, and hormones become a whole different game. Should you lift weights, take HRT, or both to manage body composition? In this episode, we break down the science of strength training’s impact on hormones, whether it can replace HRT, and how to optimize your body for muscle growth and fat loss. If you’re navigating menopause, testosterone decline, or metabolic shifts, this is for you.

If you’ve been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition or chronic illness, you might feel like you’re constantly chasing symptoms without getting real answers. But research shows that gut health, stress, nutrition, and lifestyle choices play a major role in how your body responds to chronic illness. In this episode, we break down science-backed strategies to manage inflammation, improve resilience, and take control of your health naturally. Listen now to learn how small changes can lead to big results.

Think daily weigh-ins are useless? Think again. While those wild day-to-day scale fluctuations might seem meaningless, tracking your weight daily is the secret to uncovering the real trend in your progress. In this episode, I share the science behind the signal-to-noise ratio and how it transforms not just weight tracking but every aspect of your fitness journey. Don’t let the noise distract you—learn how to find the signal and take control of your results. Click to listen now!

If your fat loss has stalled or your belly fat isn’t budging, it might be time to look beyond protein, fats, and carbs. This episode dives into the hidden “fourth macro” that’s sabotaging your body composition goals: alcohol. Learn why this sneaky culprit does more than just add calories, how it suppresses fat burning and muscle growth, and what you can do to drink smarter without sacrificing your progress. Don’t let your gains go to waste—check out this episode now!

Struggling to balance fitness goals with your relationship? This episode is a game-changer. Licensed counselors EJ and Tarah Kerwin share practical strategies to maintain connection, avoid conflict, and make fitness a team effort. Learn how to align your goals without sacrificing intimacy or emotional connection, and discover the systems you need to make it work long-term. Don’t miss this one—it’s a must-listen for anyone pursuing health and fitness while navigating the complexities of a partnership.

If you’re not seeing the muscle gains you’re aiming for, your recovery might be the missing link. Most people think sleep and rest days are enough, but science shows your body needs seven distinct types of rest to truly recover. From mental and sensory rest to creative and spiritual rest, optimizing your recovery can amplify your results more than training harder ever could. Learn how to build a smarter, data-driven recovery system in this episode.

If you’ve tried cutting calories, fasting, or eliminating entire food groups to lose weight, you might be sabotaging your results. Most crash diets trigger a cascade of physiological and psychological effects that make long-term fat loss nearly impossible. This episode explores why these extreme approaches fail and offers science-based strategies to help you lose fat, preserve muscle, and sustain your results.

If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of dieting frustration, it might be time to shift your focus. Falling off track isn’t about a lack of discipline or willpower—it’s about addressing deeper emotional and psychological triggers. This episode explores why food battles are really about safety, belonging, and emotional needs, offering actionable strategies to break free and build a healthier relationship with eating.

Tired of guessing why your fat loss has stalled? In this episode, I reveal the 6-10 Biofeedback Model, a simple system to track and interpret your body’s signals for faster results. Learn how to build a balanced scorecard for fat loss and discover the six core metrics everyone should track—plus advanced tools to personalize your approach. It’s time to stop flying blind and start listening to your body.

Struggling to eat enough calories to gain muscle and weight? Whether you're a hardgainer or just looking to build muscle without feeling stuffed or miserable, this guide provides 12 proven strategies to help you eat more—enjoyably and sustainably. From calorie-dense foods to creative meal timing, discover how to fuel your gains the smart way.

Curious about Tonal and its dynamic resistance system? In this episode, I chat with Troy Taylor to uncover how this innovative home gym stacks up against free weights for building strength and muscle. Learn how Tonal eliminates inertia, adapts to your strength curve, and tracks your progress with AI-powered precision. If you’re into cutting-edge fitness tech, don’t miss this one!

Think walking isn’t enough for fat loss? The 3 million steps challenge for 2025 proves otherwise. In this episode, I share how small, consistent increases in daily movement can transform your metabolism, fat loss, and recovery. Learn why the target of 8,200 steps per day aligns with cutting-edge research and how to build a system that fits your life. Let’s take this challenge together—one step at a time!

Start 2025 with a fat loss strategy that works for you. In this episode, I share six science-backed methods to lose fat sustainably without sacrificing your favorite foods or your sanity. From gradual fat loss to advanced techniques like calorie cycling, find out how to choose the best approach for your goals, lifestyle, and experience. It’s time to ditch the diet fads and finally make progress.

Stress might be the secret saboteur of your fat loss goals. In this episode, I chat with Molly McNamee to explore how stress and cortisol affect your metabolism, sleep, and body composition—and what to do about it. Learn actionable strategies to manage stress, balance your training, and align with your goals without overhauling your life.

New Year’s resolutions often fail because they rely on one-size-fits-all plans. But what if you could challenge the status quo and create strategies that actually work for your unique life? In this episode, I share 25 creative, evidence-based ways to lose fat, build muscle, and boost your metabolism. Learn how to use lateral thinking to turn obstacles into opportunities and make fitness sustainable—no more cookie-cutter solutions. Dive in and discover how small, strategic changes can deliver lasting results.

Tired of jumping between fitness phases without results? In this episode, I share a 12-month blueprint for 2025 that strategically alternates between fat loss, muscle building, and maintenance to help you build your best physique yet. Learn how to align your goals with your body’s natural rhythms and create a sustainable plan for lasting success. Don’t leave your results to chance—get the roadmap you need to transform your physique this year!

Are you making health decisions based on guesswork? In this episode, Dr. Matt Dawson reveals how your DNA and lifestyle data can unlock a personalized roadmap for better health, fat loss, and performance. Discover how epigenetics and AI-driven insights are revolutionizing nutrition and training to optimize your results—no more cookie-cutter plans. Listen now to learn how to work smarter, not harder, on your health goals!

Something sinister lurks in the woods around Strong Point, draining elves of their strength, energy, and most terrifyingly... their ability to train close to failure. When a mysterious Shadow Wraith begins targeting the village's most dedicated lifters, making them doubt their form and forget their 1RM, Tinsel must face his greatest challenge yet. Can perfect technique triumph over supernatural doubt? Join us for this special holiday episode as we return to the magical village of Strong Point, where we discover that true strength isn't just about moving weight - it's about moving it with purpose, even when facing your darkest fears.

Think you need to keep cutting calories to get lean? Think again. In this episode, we uncover the surprising fat-loss strategy that starts with strategic weight gain. Learn how to escape the cycle of endless dieting, build muscle, and finally achieve a leaner, stronger physique.