All or Something Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Most people don't struggle because they don't know what to do. They struggle because turning knowledge into consistent action is much harder than it sounds. Why is it so difficult to stick to healthy habits? Why do we keep falling back into old routines, even when we genuinely want to change? And is motivation really the answer? In this episode of the All or Something Po...

Send us Fan Mail For some strange reason, we haven't yet talked about Sohee's PhD study, so we thought we better change that. For years, exercise science has relied more heavily on studies in men, leaving important questions about how women respond to resistance training unanswered. In this episode of the All or Something Podcast, we discuss Sohee's newly completed PhD research inve...

Send us Fan Mail Why can two people follow the same weight loss plan and get completely different results? In this episode of the All or Something Podcast, we dive into the science of interindividual variability and explore why some people find losing weight and body fat much harder than others. We discuss the research showing that people can respond very differently to the same diet, exercise pro...

Send us Fan Mail Women's health is one of the most discussed topics in fitness, and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, we sit down with women's health specialist Sheridan Skye (sheridanskyefit on Instagram) to examine some of the most common claims surrounding exercise, hormones, menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and menopause.  We discuss whether women need to train differently...

Send us Fan Mail You sent in your questions, and we answered them. In this episode, we're doing something a little different and stepping away from our usual deep dives into nutrition, weight loss, fitness myths, and research. We asked for your questions on Instagram, and we gave no specifications on what they needed to be. This was essentially an "ask us anything". We received a lo...

Send us Fan Mail Fat shaming is often defended as "motivation," "accountability," or simply "telling the truth." But does it actually help people improve their health? Does fat shaming encourage people to exercise more, eat less food, and eventually have a healthy and happy life? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the research on weight stigma, fat shaming, and...

Send us Fan Mail BMI (body mass index) is one of the most controversial tools in health and fitness. Some people say it’s outdated, inaccurate, and harmful. Others argue it’s still one of the most useful population health tools we have. So… who’s right? In this episode, we break down: - where BMI came from - what it was originally designed for - what BMI actually measures - whether BMI is useful f...

Send us Fan Mail Alcohol is one of the most widely consumed substances in the world, but the science around it is more confusing than most people realise. In this episode, we break down what the evidence actually says about alcohol, fat loss, appetite, muscle retention, and of course, a big disclaimer about health. We also discuss: - Why alcohol research is so difficult - The problems with observa...

Send us Fan Mail We are back from our break, and it gives us great pleasure to introduce you to our baby. (For privacy reasons, we are not showing her face or telling the world her name. The thumbnail is a stock photo and not of her, because some people on the internet can be creepy). In this episode, we answer the questions everyone wanted to ask us about childbirth, postpartum recovery, and the...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a little different from our usual ones. With our baby about to arrive, we wanted to take a moment to sit down and talk very candidly about how we’re feeling right now. The excitement, the nerves, the uncertainty, and the reality that life as we know it is about to change in a big way. Please note that we recorded this episode a few weeks ago, but planned to release...

Send us Fan Mail You’ve seen them everywhere: dramatic before and after transformation photos promising incredible results. But how reliable are they really? In this episode, we break down why transformation photos are often not what they seem. Sometimes they are completely fictitious and at other times they can be misleading, even when the person in the photo is real. We talk about some of the ob...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with one of our closest friends, Registered Dietitian and New York Times best-selling author of 'So Easy, So Good', Kylie Sakaida (nutritionbykylie) to answer some of the internet’s most controversial nutrition questions. There’s a lot of strong opinions online about food right now, from seed oils and monosodium glutamate (MSG) to soy and the...

Send us Fan Mail Most people have heard the advice: “eat less, move more.” And technically from a thermodynamics perspective… it’s true. But if it were actually helpful, far fewer people would struggle with weight loss. In this episode, we break down why this phrase, despite sounding simple and logical, often fails people in the real world. We discuss the gap between theory and practice, why overs...

Send us Fan Mail Your fitness activity tracker probably isn't fully trustworthy and the science backs it up. In this episode, we dig into the research on fitness activity tracker (smart watch) accuracy, diving deep into the research especially for the Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin and Oura Ring. From step counts and heart rate monitoring to calorie burn and sleep tracking, we break down what th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sohee and Ben sit down for a candid (and occasionally exposing) relationship Q&A in which nothing is off limits. We kick things off with a rapid-fire round of “Who’s more likely to…” — from who apologizes first after an argument, who’s more likely to spend money, who stays calm in an emergency, and more.  Then we zoom out into the bigger stuff. We share how we...

Send us Fan Mail Is 10,000 steps per day actually necessary for good health? In this episode, we break down where the 10,000-step target came from (including the Japanese marketing origin story), what the scientific research really shows, and whether more steps always mean better health. We cover: - Where the 10,000 steps idea started - What large cohort studies show about steps and mortality - Th...

Send us Fan Mail Ultra-processed food is being blamed for everything from obesity to heart disease. But is it really that simple?  In this episode, we break down what “ultra-processed food” actually means, where the term comes from, and what the scientific evidence really says. We discuss the NOVA classification system, the research linking ultra-processed food to chronic disease, and the well-kno...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 10 of the All or Something Podcast, we’re sharing 10 things we’ve changed our minds about—and why. Over the years, our views on health, fitness, and life have evolved as we’ve gained more experience, seen better evidence, and made our own mistakes.  In this conversation, we break down what we used to believe, what challenged those beliefs, and what we believe now. This...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the All or Something Podcast, we share 10 practical ways to lose weight and improve your health—without dieting. If you’re tired of restrictive diets, obsessive calorie counting, and feeling like weight loss and health improvements always have to be a miserable journey, this episode is for you.  We break down what actually matters for long-term results, focusing...

Send us Fan Mail Do 95% of diets really fail? The claim that “95% of diets fail” is everywhere — but is it actually true? In this episode of the All or Something Podcast, we break down where the 95% statistic comes from, why it’s often misunderstood, and what modern research really says about long-term weight loss success. While long-term weight loss outcomes can be challenging, the idea that diet...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I (Ben) share my background and how I ended up working in the fitness industry, from becoming a personal trainer to finding my voice online. We talk about why I’m passionate about discussing mental health, outwardly supporting women (without excluding men lol), why I don’t believe fat loss is easy or achievable in the same way for everyone, and why I think large p...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sohee sits down with Ben for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about her fitness journey, career evolution, and the health and wellness opinions that have sparked both support and backlash online. From quitting bodybuilding to navigating body dysmorphia, perfectionism, and all-or-nothing thinking, Sohee shares the experiences that shaped her current philosophy...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 5 of the All or Something Podcast, we dive into the most common New Year's resolution mistakes and how you can avoid them! Whether you're aiming for better fitness, healthier habits, or personal growth, we break down the pitfalls and provide practical tips to set you up for success. Don't start your resolutions without listening first! What you'll le...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the All or Something Podcast , we talk openly about the worst period of my life — living with Crohn’s disease.  This is part of an introductory series where you get to meet both of your cohosts before we get into fitness and nutrition topics and have guests on. Although I have talked about this numerous times before, this is easily the deepest and most emotional...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 3 of the All or Something Podcast, we’re diving deep into Sohee’s first trimester and everything we’ve learned so far about pregnancy, symptoms, and the emotional ups and downs of early parenthood. Sohee opens up about her entire first trimester — the symptoms, emotions, surprises, and everything no one tells you about early pregnancy. We also answer your most-asked que...