The Chasing Health Podcast

Summary This episode is a little different. Chase shares some big news. After years of coaching, he is stepping away from the coaching world and going back to nursing in the emergency room. Chase, Chris, and Alicia look back at the journey that brought them here. They talk about 453 podcast episodes, almost 93,000 downloads, more than 15,000 different listeners, favorite guests, funny moments, and...

Summary In this Coaches Roundtable, Chase and Chris answer five questions about nutrition, training, coaching, and mindset. First, they talk about protein shakes and whether it is okay to rely on them to hit your protein goal. Protein shakes can be a helpful tool, but they should not replace most of the whole foods in your diet. Chase and Chris explain why whole foods can help with hunger, nutrien...

Summary Why does eating healthy, working out, or getting your steps in feel so hard when your old habits feel so easy? In this episode of The Chasing Health Podcast, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen break down how your current habits have become your "autopilot" and how you can slowly build a new one. They explain why changing years of routines takes more than a few weeks of motivation and...

Summary What happens when you know strength training is important, but you have zero motivation to do it? Is 15 minutes, three times per week enough to get started? In this Coaches Roundtable Q&A, Chase and Chris talk about why starting small can be one of the best ways to build a routine. Instead of trying to go from zero to perfect overnight, you can use short workouts as a stepping stone an...

Summary In this episode of The Chasing Health Podcast, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen sit down with Pastor Phil McKinney to talk about something that goes much deeper than calories, workouts, and the number on the scale: your identity. Phil explains how the way you see yourself can shape the choices you make every day. You may lose weight or build new habits, but if you still see yourself as the pe...

Summary In this Coaches Roundtable Q&A, Chase and Chris start by talking about something many people struggle to accept: sometimes maintaining your weight is a huge win. When life gets stressful, trying to force fat loss can add even more pressure. They explain why choosing maintenance during a hard season is not giving up. It can actually help you stay consistent and avoid falling back into o...

Summary Wanting to lose weight is easy. Doing the things that lead to weight loss over and over again is the hard part. In this episode, Chase and Chris talk about the big difference between wanting a result and being willing to follow the process that creates it. You may want to lose 30, 50, or even 100 pounds. You may want more energy, better health, more confidence, or freedom around food. But...

Summary How much should you really think about food? A lot of people want food to feel easy. They don’t want to track forever, plan every bite, or spend the whole day thinking about their next meal. But trying to never think about food may actually make things harder. In this episode, Chase and Chris explain why changing your nutrition takes more thought at first. If your old habits got you somewh...

Summary Walking might not sound exciting, but it can be one of the most powerful tools for fat loss. In this episode, Chase and Chris explain why getting more daily steps can make fat loss easier without adding more hard workouts or making your diet more restrictive. They talk about why many people make the mistake of trying to change everything at once and why starting with small increases in mov...

Summary What if you didn’t need more willpower to control your cravings? In this episode, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen break down what really happens between having a craving and deciding to eat. They explain why slowing down during that small window can help you make a choice instead of reacting on autopilot. Chase and Chris cover four different types of cravings: physical hunger, habitual cravi...

Summary Tracking your food might seem like a pain, but could it be the thing that finally helps you understand why you are not losing weight? In this episode, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen break down how fat loss really works and why tracking calories and macros can be such a helpful tool. They explain why diets like keto and fasting can work, but not for the reasons many people think. At the end...

Summary Are you tired of eating the same meals during fat loss? Before you completely change your diet, you may want to ask yourself if being a little bored is actually a bad thing. In this episode, Chase and Chris talk about why simple and even “boring” meals can make fat loss much easier. When you eat similar meals, you have fewer decisions to make. Grocery shopping gets easier, meal prep takes...

Summary In this Q&A episode, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen answer some of the most common nutrition questions they hear from clients. They talk about why waiting for the "right season" in life often keeps people stuck, why simple habits usually beat complicated diets, and what it really means to eat more while losing fat. They also explain how much variety you actually need in your m...

Summary Many people say they don't have time to lose weight or take care of their health. In this episode, Chase and Chris explain why it often isn't just about time. Sometimes it's about being mentally exhausted, overwhelmed, or expecting too much from yourself. They talk about the difference between having time and having the energy or capacity to use it well. They also explain why y...

Summary In this Coaches Roundtable Q&A, Chase and Chris answer four common questions about workouts, fat loss, healthy habits, and food choices. They start by talking about how your home environment can make your goals easier or harder. If certain foods are hard to control, it may help to keep them out of the house for a short time. This does not have to be forever. The goal is to make good ch...

Summary In this Coaches Roundtable episode, Chase and Chris play a fun game of overrated, underrated, or appropriately rated with some of the biggest fitness trends and habits today. They talk about everything from protein, creatine, cardio, and walking to weighted vests, vibration plates, peptides, electrolyte drinks, pre-workout, and more. Along the way, they explain why the basics of fitness wi...

Summary In this Coaches Roundtable episode, Chase and Chris explain why one bad meal, missed workout, or hard week does not mean you failed. They talk about the stories people tell themselves after making a mistake. When you say things like, “I can never stay consistent,” it becomes harder to get back on track. Instead, they encourage you to focus on the next choice you can make right now. They al...

Summary Have you ever felt like losing weight means saying no to everything you enjoy? Maybe you avoid social events, spend all week waiting for a cheat meal, or feel like one meal can ruin all your progress. You may be able to follow a strict plan for a few days or weeks, but it starts to fall apart as soon as life gets busy. In this episode, Chase and Chris explain why you should not have to put...

Summary In this Coaches Roundtable episode, Chase and Chris kick things off by talking about an incredible woman who became the fastest person ever to row solo from California to Hawaii. They explain how her mindset, resilience, and commitment can inspire anyone working toward a fitness goal. Then they answer listener questions about building muscle while recovering from an injury, what makes a di...

Summary If you want to stop feeling like you're constantly starting over every Monday, this episode is for you. In this episode, Chase and Chris share the eight simple habits they use themselves and teach their coaching clients to win the week before it even begins. They talk about planning meals that fit your schedule, setting up your environment for success, time blocking workouts, creating...

Summary This week on The Chasing Health Podcast, Chase Smith, Chris Bealhen, and Coach Allicia answer some of the most common fitness and nutrition questions during another Coaches Roundtable episode. The episode starts with a reminder that one holiday weekend will not ruin your progress. The coaches talk about why it's important to have a plan before cookouts, vacations, or celebrations so yo...

Summary Getting stronger is about so much more than lifting heavier weights or building muscle. In this episode, Chase and Chris share why strength training could be one of the best decisions you ever make for your future. They explain how getting stronger builds confidence, improves your mental toughness, gives you more energy, and helps you stay independent as you get older. They also share insp...

Summary In this Coaches Roundtable episode, Chase and Chris talk about why healthy habits can feel so hard, especially when life gets busy. They explain that many people already know what to do, but struggle because they keep adding more responsibilities and never make time for themselves. They answer listener questions about staying motivated, exercising with chronic back and neck pain, whether f...

Summary In this episode, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen discuss why motivation is not the key to long-term success. Instead, they explain that building tolerance for discomfort and developing resilience are what help people stay consistent with their health goals. They break down how motivation naturally comes and goes, while real progress comes from continuing to show up even when you do not feel...

Summary In this Coaches Roundtable episode, Chase and Chris answer some of the biggest questions they hear from clients. They start by talking about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and why they are only a tool, not a magic solution for weight loss. They explain why calories, protein, strength training, and healthy habits still matter. Next, they discuss why people often fall back into old habits, e...