Biceps After Babies Radio

Send us Fan Mail “I know what to do, but I can’t get myself to do it.” If that thought has been looping in your head, there’s a good chance you don’t have a motivation problem. You have a misalignment problem. I’m joined by my personal mindset coach, Brad Bizjack, to redefine what success actually means and to map a clear path for creating it without burning out or feeling like you’re failing at l...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever thought, “I KNOW what I’m supposed to do… so why am I not doing it?” That’s exactly what I’m diving into in this episode with behavioral researcher and bestselling author Nir Eyal. We talk about why having the information, the plan, and even the desire to change isn’t always enough, and how the beliefs we have about ourselves and our circumstances can actually keep u...

Send us Fan Mail What if GLP-1s could do more than change your appetite, and they could actually create an opportunity to change your habits? In this episode, I’m joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and The Power of Habit author Charles Duhigg for a fascinating conversation about GLP-1s, food noise, dopamine, and the science of habit change. We unpack what happens in the brain when GLP-1s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about drinking alcohol while counting macros and working toward your health and fitness goals. I’ll explain how alcohol affects fat burning, muscle recovery, sleep, hunger, and decision-making, and why simply “fitting it into your macros” doesn’t tell the whole story. I’ll also share questions to help you evaluate your relationship with...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes for a candid chat about a goal I never thought I’d consider: competing in a bodybuilding show. I break down what changed my mind, how I’m overcoming past fears around body image and subjective judging, and why I decided to hire a coach for my current building phase. I also talk about the power of taking things one step at a...

Send us Fan Mail Joining me for today's episode is Steph, an Air Force veteran, dedicated mom, and content creator whose fitness journey eventually led her to the bodybuilding stage. She is here to pull back the curtain on her incredible 101-pound transformation, proving that when you commit to small, almost boring habits and stay consistent through the slow seasons, remarkable things are pos...

Send us Fan Mail I'm excited to have Monica Packer join me again on the podcast. Monica is the CEO and Founder of About Progress, and after our last conversation, all about building habits, she's back to dive into a topic so many of us struggle with: procrastination. In this episode, we explore why procrastination is about so much more than poor discipline or a lack of motivation. We dis...

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Micah Okerlund, a MACROS 101 alumna, to talk about what happens when you no longer feel like yourself. After a difficult pregnancy and diagnoses including PCOS, insulin resistance, and endometriosis, Micah found herself exhausted, disconnected, and searching for answers. She shares how learning to trust her body, let go of fear and judgment, and appr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m sitting down with my longtime business coach, James Wedmore, for a conversation that goes far beyond just business. We’re diving into the fear of failure, exploring why many of us stay stuck in what’s familiar and uncovering the real price we pay when we let fear call the shots. From reclaiming your personal power to finding the courage to step into the unknow...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s podcast is from a Live Coaching session inside our Alumni program, Beyond MACROS101, where I sit down with Leah to unpack what seemed like a simple macro-tracking problem, but turned into a much deeper conversation about choice, ownership, and intentionality. We talk about the difference between actively making your own decisions and just reacting to life as it happens, an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Stacey Harkey to unpack a truth most of us don’t realize at first: you don’t actually want to lose weight; you want to like yourself. We dive into Stacey’s journey from Studio C to personal training, and the powerful lessons he’s learned about authenticity, confidence, and taking up space. We talk about why chasing external goals like weight loss c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share a late-night realization about why so many people give up just before their efforts start to pay off. By reflecting on my own journey of recovering from chronic pain, I illustrate how this experience transformed my understanding of change, patience, and what it truly means to make progress. We explore the common trap of confusing slow results with a lack o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into why getting started on your fitness journey can feel so hard, and what to do about it. I break down how we often make “starting” way bigger than it needs to be, why our brain resists change, and how past experiences can hold us back. I walk you through how to redefine getting started in a way that feels doable today, so you can finally take that first...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Shaylee Williams, aka The Unfiltered Fit Mom, to talk about what it really takes to reach your fitness goals, and why the real secret is simply continuing to show up. We dive into Shaylee’s journey with CrossFit, the mindset that helped her finally hit a 300-lb back squat after years of trying, and the lessons she’s learned about mental toughness,...

Send us Fan Mail I’m back with another RANT episode. It’s been a while since I’ve done one. So, in today’s podcast, I’m getting honest about something I see all the time in the fitness space: people saying they’re “doing everything” when they really aren’t. Seeing what true bodybuilding prep actually looks like gave me a whole new perspective on what going all in really means. And the truth is, mo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m sharing a Live Coaching session with Marissa where we talk about one of the most common struggles I see when starting MACROS 101: our relationship with the scale. If the number can instantly change your mood, make you question everything you’re doing, or tempt you to jump to the next plan, you’re not alone. We talk about the “messy middle,” why your brain crav...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is a special one because I’m feeling that excitement again, being back behind the mic and now sharing the biggest lessons I’ve learned from 10 years of coaching and working with over 10,000 women. I dive into why macro tracking is a tool, not a diet, why progress doesn’t always look like success, and why mindset and self-trust matter more than perfect plans. I also...

Send us Fan Mail We’ve hit another milestone episode! And that’s all thanks to you. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal 2026 New Year’s resolution and how I’m approaching goals differently this year. I will walk you through how I think about vision versus process goals, why your “why” matters more than doing things perfectly, and the simple daily practices I’m using to create more presence an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share an honest behind-the-scenes look at why I seriously considered stepping away from the podcast. I unpack a powerful lesson on pacing, from CrossFit to business, that helped me recognize burnout, challenge all-or-nothing thinking, and choose a more sustainable path forward. I also discuss how the rise of AI has influenced my desire to create more personal an...

Send us Fan Mail We’re wrapping up our final “Best of 2025” episode with a powerful replay from Episode 269, a Live Coaching session from inside MACROS 101. One of the reasons I’m such a believer in coaching is that it helps bridge the gap between knowledge and implementation. And often, hearing someone else get coached can spark breakthroughs you didn’t know you needed. In this episode, Elise ope...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s “Best of 2025” episode takes us back to a listener favorite from Episode 261, perfect timing with Christmas just around the corner. Holiday parties, vacations, and festive foods can make macro tracking feel messy or downright impossible. So what do you do when you can’t track accurately? In this episode, I break down the most common mistakes people make when logging food,...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s “Best of 2025” takes us back to Episode 313 with the incredible Dr. Stacy Sims, a renowned Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist. In this conversation, we dive into how women should approach training and nutrition, and why much of the existing research, historically centered on men, falls short for women. Dr. Sims breaks down what women truly need to fuel, includin...

Send us Fan Mail In this next “Best of 2025” series, I’m bringing back a popular episode featuring my amazing husband, Dr. Taylor Brueseke. Together, we break down Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro to clear up common misconceptions. Dr. Brueseke explains how these medications work, what they’re intended for, and the potential side effects, while I share my personal experience to give you a real-life p...