The Chasing Health Podcast

Summary In this Q&A episode, Chase and Chris break down some of the biggest myths around aging, fat loss, and muscle building. They explain why getting older does not mean your metabolism is broken and why many people still see amazing results in their 50s, 60s, and beyond. They talk about how mindset plays a huge role in your progress and why focusing on what you can do instead of what you ca...

Summary Comparison is not the enemy like most people think. In this episode, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen explain that the real problem is your mindset, not the comparison itself. They break down why everyone compares themselves and how it can either hurt you or help you grow. It all comes down to the story you tell yourself. If you think comparison means you are failing, it will hold you back. B...

Summary In this Coaches Roundtable episode, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen answer three powerful questions about nutrition, training, and long term health. They start with a conversation about how family environments shape eating habits. Many people think they need to eat the exact same meals as their family, but the coaches explain that portion sizes and choices can still match your goals without...

Summary In this special 400th episode, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen look back on the biggest lessons they have learned from coaching clients over the years. They start by celebrating the huge milestone of reaching 400 episodes and talk about how far the podcast has come since it began. Then they dive into the real coaching lessons that matter most. They talk about why shiny diets and quick fixes...

Summary In this Coaches Roundtable episode, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen break down three big topics that confuse a lot of people in the health and fitness world. Gut health, fat loss plateaus, and VO2 max. They start the episode talking about a major problem in the fitness space today. There is simply too much information. People are constantly told they need new diets, supplements, workouts, or...

Summary Sleep is one of the most important things for fat loss, but it is also one of the most ignored. In this episode, Chase and Chris break down why sleep has such a big impact on hunger, cravings, energy, stress, and even how your body loses weight. They talk about how poor sleep can increase your hunger hormones, make you crave higher calorie foods, and make workouts feel harder. They also ex...

Summary In this Q&A episode, Chase and Chris talk about why progress sometimes stalls and why it is usually not a real plateau. Most of the time, it comes from saying “yes” too often to food, events, and habits that do not match your goals. They explain that sometimes you need a short season of saying “no” more often to build momentum. That does not mean saying no forever. It means being more...

Summary This episode is for the woman who feels stuck in the same cycle year after year. You start strong. You cut calories. You cut carbs. You feel motivated. You lose some weight. Then life gets busy, stressful, or overwhelming. And before you know it, you are back at the beginning again. Chase and Chris break down why this keeps happening and why it is not because you are lazy or broken. They t...

Summary In this Q&A roundtable, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen talk about what to do when life gets stressful and everything feels out of control. They explain that most people panic, quit their goals, and then feel even worse. Instead, they tell you to slow down, breathe, and focus on what you can control, like meal prep, water, steps, and protein. They answer a question about wanting to throw...

Summary Hunger seems simple. You feel hungry, so you eat. But in today’s world, hunger is not so easy to understand. In this episode, Chase and Chris break down what hunger really is and why it feels so confusing. They explain the science behind hunger hormones like ghrelin and leptin, and how your brain controls when you feel hungry or full. They also talk about how modern life makes hunger harde...

Summary In this Coaches Roundtable episode, Chase and Chris answer your biggest questions about some of the most talked about health trends right now. They start by breaking down injectable peptides. What are they? Do they actually work? And are they safe? While peptides are being pushed hard online, there is very little long term research in healthy humans. Many are not FDA approved and can cost...

Summary In this episode, Chase and Chris talk about the biggest fitness mistakes they still see everywhere and want gone for good before 2026. They explain why lifting too heavy with bad form or lifting too light out of fear is holding people back. They talk about why Instagram workouts, random group classes, and chasing soreness are not the answer. You will learn why progressive overload matters,...

Summary In this Coaches Roundtable Q&A, Chase and Chris answer real listener questions about food, training, mindset, and staying consistent. They start by talking about how easy it is to eat way more calories than you think, especially when eating fast food. A single meal can take up most of your daily calories without you even realizing it. This leads into a bigger conversation about awarene...

Summary Struggling to balance eating out with your weight loss goals? You’re not alone. In this episode, Chase and Chris sit down with weight loss coach Emily Moss to talk about one of the most common struggles they see in clients: navigating restaurant meals while trying to make progress. The truth is — dining out isn’t the issue. It’s going in without a plan, hoping you’ll “be good,” and wonderi...

Summary This episode is a Q&A Coaches Roundtable with Chase and Chris where they dive deep into some juicy topics from you, the listeners! They talk about why the internet is now obsessed with fiber instead of protein, how food and alcohol can trick our brains when we're stressed, and what creatine gummies really are (hint: not all are what they claim). They also clear up big myths about c...

Summary In this episode, Chase and Chris dive deep into why belief in yourself has to come before anything else. You can have the perfect macros, the best workout plan, and all the right tools—but if you don’t actually believe you can do it, none of that will matter. They explain how broken promises, unrealistic expectations, and an all-or-nothing mindset slowly chip away at your trust in yourself...

Summary In this episode of The Chasing Health Podcast, Chase and Chris welcome back special guest Bryan Fitzsimmons, a coach who specializes in helping people over 40 get fit. Together, they dive into the habits that set successful clients apart — and the common excuses that tend to hold people back. They talk about how small daily actions build momentum, how planning ahead can reduce stress, and...

Summary Chase and Chris are back for another Coaches Roundtable episode, answering your health and fitness questions! They kick things off with a fun throwback chat about old-school music players (remember Zune?) and celebrate reaching 70,000 podcast downloads—thanks to YOU! They dive into updates about the current challenge and why simple habits like eating more fiber and hitting step goals are w...

Summary In this episode, Chase and Chris talk all about the all-or-nothing mindset —that feeling like if things don’t go perfectly, you might as well give up. Sound familiar? You’re not alone! They walk through simple and real ways to stop thinking this way and show you how to keep moving forward, even when things don’t go exactly as planned. From giving yourself permission to enjoy foods you love...

Summary In this episode, Chase and Chris dive into another Q&A session filled with helpful advice, honest truths, and real-life strategies for anyone trying to lose weight or improve their health. They talk about having something to look forward to, how much protein you actually need, and whether your body really hits a "set point" in weight loss. They also discuss the difference bet...

Summary In this episode, Chase and Chris talk about why your progress on your health journey might feel slow—and why that’s totally normal. They break down seven big reasons people often feel stuck, even when they’re doing “all the things.” From comparing your journey to others to letting emotions control your decisions, this episode helps you check in with yourself, reset expectations, and keep m...

Summary In this Coaches Roundtable Q&A, Chase and Chris dive into powerful listener questions around building and keeping muscle — especially for women over 60, those in menopause, and anyone trying to lose fat the smart way. They talk about the common New Year mistake of going “all in” too fast and how that usually leads to burnout. Instead, they give simple advice to build habits that last....

Summary It's a brand new year and Chase and Chris are back with a powerful message to kick off 2026! In this episode, they talk about how to finally make this the year your health goals stick . Most people set big goals in January, but life gets busy, motivation fades, and they end up right back where they started. Sound familiar? They break down how to stop that cycle by focusing on building...

Summary In this episode, Chase and Chris dive into your top questions from the week — and the answers might surprise you. They talk about what really happens when you’re under-eating for days, whether it’s possible to build muscle and lose fat at the same time, and if eating things like pickles is really “too much sodium.” They also cover how much muscle actually increases strength (hint: it’s not...

Summary In this episode of The Chasing Health Podcast, Chase and Chris share the final five lessons they learned in 2025. These lessons are all about mindset, growth, and taking action—even when life feels messy. From not letting a bad moment ruin your day to the importance of finding a hobby, the guys talk about real struggles people face and how to move through them. They also cover how toxic di...