Real Talk Nutrition Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Everyone starts somewhere.  Sometimes we just need to evaluate ourselves and take a deep dive into what we are capable of doing.  So many start off with the pedal down and then wonder why they feel burnt out.  They wonder why results seem so far away.  It's usually because they fall into the all or nothing camp.  Listen in as we chat about how to set this mom up for success b...

Send us Fan Mail One of the biggest disruptions we need in the fitness industry is realistic expectations. Most people don’t fail because the plan doesn’t work. They fail because they gave the plan far too short of a timeline to work. That’s why we believe so strongly in 6 months of coaching and programming for people who truly want lasting results. Six months gives us time to: Build nutrition fun...

Send us Fan Mail Should you lift heavy or light? Do you need cardio? Will lifting weights make women bulky? And what does it actually take to build a lean, toned physique? In this episode of Real Talk Nutrition , we cut through the fitness industry noise and answer one of the biggest questions in health and fitness: How should you train if your goal is to change your body? We break down: The role...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to perform at a high level without sacrificing your health, strength, or longevity? In this episode of Real Talk Nutrition , we break down what it means to fuel like a true hybrid athlete. This isn't another weight loss conversation. It's about providing your body with the energy, nutrients, and recovery it needs to perform—whether you're ch...

Send us Fan Mail Real Talk Nutrition Podcast Aging Gracefully: Where to Start and What Actually Matters Aging is inevitable—but how we age is influenced by the choices we make every day. In this episode of Real Talk Nutrition , we break down what it really means to age gracefully. We discuss why building muscle, staying active, eating well, prioritizing sleep, and managing stress are some of the m...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone says they want results—but are they truly coachable? In this episode, we break down what being coachable really means in health, fitness, and nutrition. It's not about blindly following instructions or chasing perfection. It's about having a goal that's bigger than your ego, being honest with yourself and your coach, trusting the process, and applying feedb...

Send us Fan Mail Episode: The Clients Who Get the Most Progress Everyone wants results. Everyone wants to lose weight, build muscle, feel better, have more energy, and become more confident. But after coaching hundreds of people over the years, I've noticed something... The clients who get the best results aren't necessarily the most athletic. They aren't the ones with the best gene...

Send us Fan Mail When and Why You Should Get Lab Work Done: Becoming Your Own Health Advocate Episode Overview In today's episode of Real Talk Nutrition , we're diving into one of the most overlooked aspects of health, performance, fat loss, and longevity— lab testing . Too many people are trying to solve health problems without ever looking under the hood. They're frustrated becaus...

Send us Fan Mail You’re tracking your food, hitting your workouts, drinking more water, and trying to make better choices—yet the scale won’t move and your results seem stuck. In this episode, we dive into the most common reasons people plateau despite their best efforts. We discuss hidden calorie intake, stress, sleep, recovery, hormones, metabolism, consistency, and why "doing everything ri...

Send us Fan Mail Summer is here, and with vacations, BBQs, ball tournaments, late nights, and busy schedules, nutrition can quickly fall apart. In this episode, we break down how to stack the odds in your favor instead of relying on willpower alone. We discuss simple strategies that actually work:  ✅ Prioritizing protein at every meal to control hunger and preserve muscle  ✅ Increasing fiber to...

Send us Fan Mail Tune in as chat about AI.  So many rely on it.  So many are overconfident in it.   So many aren't using it.  What can use from it and what are its big limitations? 

Send us Fan Mail THE "SKINNY PHASE" SOCIAL MEDIA IS OBSESSED WITH… Open social media for 30 seconds and you’ll see it. “Eat less.” “Cut more calories.” “Do more cardio.” “Shrink yourself as fast as possible.” But here’s the problem… Most people chasing “skinny” aren’t actually chasing health. They’re chasing a look. And when you restrict harder… eat less… slash calories lower and lower…...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Real Talk Nutrition, we break down one of the biggest gaps in youth sports today… 👉 Everyone is focused on training, gear, and performance  👉 Almost no one is focused on fueling We dive into the “Fueling the Youth Athlete” eBook and unpack: Who this book is written for → Youth athletes (10–14) AND their parents → The athlete who wants to improve → The parent t...

Send us Fan Mail If you've worked out for any time frame.... injuries will happen.  Let's discuss recovery protocols to get you back on track and how to keep a routine.  

Send us Fan Mail Pregnancy changes everything… but that doesn’t mean you stop taking care of your body—it means you start doing it smarter. In this episode, we break down what actually matters when it comes to nutrition, weight training, cardio, and hormones during pregnancy —without the fear, confusion, or outdated advice. We cover: ✔ How nutrition needs shift across each trimester  ✔ Why “eating...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Description: You finished the prep. You got lean. You pushed harder than most ever will. Now what? This is where most people lose everything they worked for. In this episode, we break down the post-show (or post-diet) phase —the part nobody talks about enough, but matters the most for long-term results, metabolism, hormones, and sanity. We cover:  Why going back to “normal...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the Real Talk Crew sits down with Joe's wife, Julie Laxton, for a real, behind-the-scenes conversation about what it actually takes to step on a bodybuilding or bikini stage. From the things nobody talks about—mental fatigue, food focus, relationship dynamics, and the pressure of prep—to the details that can make or break your show day, Julie brings both pers...

Send us Fan Mail Most people don’t struggle because they lack effort.  They struggle because they lack structure . In this episode, we break down one of the most overlooked keys to real progress in health, fitness, and life: weekly organization . Results aren’t built in one perfect workout or one clean meal. They are built through small, repeatable actions done consistently every week . When your...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Episode Description Most people think weight loss happens in the gym. Train harder. Sweat more. Burn more calories. But the real question is… Does the one hour in the gym matter more — or the other 23 hours of the day? In this episode, we break down where fat loss actually comes from and why many people who train hard still struggle to lose weight. We discuss the role of t...

Send us Fan Mail So You Do Shift Work? Listen In on How to Make It Work. Shift work is brutal on the body. Rotating schedules. Overnight hours. Early mornings. Missed meals. Broken sleep.  And yet… thousands of people still expect to perform at a high level in the gym, at work, and at home. In this episode, we break down how to stop fighting your schedule — and start building a strategy around it....

Send us Fan Mail Body image isn’t just about how you look in the mirror—it’s about how you think , how you feel , and how you show up in your life. In this episode, we unpack how body image quietly shapes confidence, relationships, motivation, and even the way we approach food, exercise, and health. From social media pressure and comparison culture to past experiences and internal self-talk, body...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re training hard, eating “right,” and still not seeing results—this episode is for you. In this episode, we break down how nervous system regulation directly impacts fat loss, muscle gain, digestion, recovery, cravings, and long-term health. Most people don’t fail because of lack of discipline—they fail because their body is stuck in survival mode. We’ll explain why doing m...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Podcast Overview January Didn’t Go as Planned… Now It’s February. Now What? January is supposed to be the “fresh start.”  New goals. New routines. New momentum. But what if January didn’t go how you planned? Life happened.  Motivation dipped.  Consistency broke.  And now February is here—and you’re wondering if you already “failed” the year. In this episode, we break that minds...

Send us Fan Mail Highs & Lows of the Fitness Journey Competing. Losing weight. Lifting weights. Chasing performance.  The fitness journey isn’t linear—and it’s definitely not always pretty. In this episode, we talk honestly about the highs and the lows of pursuing health, fitness, and performance. The wins that feel incredible, the moments that test your discipline, and the seasons where motiv...

Send us Fan Mail  New food pyramid guidelines have been released, but how much has really changed? In this episode, we break down what’s new, what stayed the same, and why increased protein recommendations don’t change the bigger picture. Most people weren’t following the old guidelines to begin with—and regardless of the pyramid, personal responsibility and calorie balance still matter.