Erin McDonald and Crystal Clardy

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health Podcast

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Tired of every health podcast always talking about weight loss? You're in the right place. Erin McDonald and Crystal Clardy bring you the Stop Talking About Fat Loss Podcast. This podcast is for you if you want to learn more about living a healthy, and realistic, lifestyle, building muscle, reaching and maintaining a healthy body composition, and more. There will be occasional episodes on fat loss and weight loss since many clients and follower ask questions about that, but it's going to be a small portion of the podcast.

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Erin McDonald and Crystal Clardy

Episodes

Ep 100: It's actually supposed to be hard... 21.01.2026 56:41

On this week's episode Erin & Crystal chat about the reality of building an elite level body. Spoiler: it's supposed to be HARD. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Ep 99: The ONE habit that is stalling your results. 14.01.2026 55:52

On this week's episode Erin & Crystal chat about dropping your worst habit before adding new ones. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Ep 98: The New Year Trap Part Two 08.01.2026 42:51

On this week's episode Erin & Crystal chat about navigating the New Year, how to invest and actually crush your goals this year and beyond. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin:...

Ep 97: The New Year Resolution Trap 31.12.2025 36:46

Ep 96: The brutal truth about REAL results and REAL emotion. 24.12.2025 43:46

On this week's episode Erin & Crystal chat about navigating the emotions that come with lifestyle change. Don't miss this, especially if you feel stuck. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on...

Ep 95: Adapt: How FIT gals handle seasonal shifts 17.12.2025 47:25

On this week's episode Erin & Crystal chat about seasonal changes to routine and how to adapt over making excuses. Don't miss this, especially if you feel stuck. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the...

Ep 94: Age and fitness... what matters, what doesn't 10.12.2025 51:20

On this week's episode Erin & Crystal chat about the "am I too old" fallacy and squash it. How to deal with the timeline and get in the best shape of your life over 35. Don't miss this, especially if you feel stuck. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions onl...

Get faster results. 03.12.2025 44:02

On this week's episode Erin & Crystal chat about the results timeline. What it takes to get the body you want. When to push and when to be patient. Don't miss this, especially if you feel lost. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. -----------------------------...

Ep 92: No bullshit results and how long they actually take to get 26.11.2025 39:56

On this week's episode Erin & Crystal chat about the results timeline. What it takes to get the bangin body you want. When to push and when to be patient. Don't miss this, especially if you feel lost. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ----------------------...

Ep 91: Your body keeps RECEIPTS: Coping that stalls results. 19.11.2025 56:07

On this week's episode Erin & Crystal we get a little down and dirty with coping. When to call yourself out, when to seek support and how to navigate emotions that come with change. It's an eye opener. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ---------------------...

Ep 90: Carbs & Cocktails...Our Holiday survival plan. 12.11.2025 1:04:51

On this week's episode Erin & Crystal have your holiday wellness stressors COVERED. We go over do's, don'ts and EVERYTHING in between so you can enjoy the festivities guilt free. (and no crazy scale spikes) Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------...

Ep 89: The stress-less hack that most women sleep on. 05.11.2025 1:03:09

On this week's episode Erin and Crystal chat about PLANS... the non-sexy step to get sexy as hell. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Ep 88: The only way to get LEAN 29.10.2025 44:01

On this week's episode Erin and Crystal chat about maintaining and periodizing your nutrition plan for optimal physical results. Get lean... stay lean. This is the way! Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the H...

Ep 87: Never gain the weight back again 22.10.2025 40:12

Ep 86: Navigating Stress, food triggers and lifestyle balance 15.10.2025 1:04:08

On this week's episode Erin and Crystal chat about recent stressors and how they are working around life to still hit health goals. If you feel stuck in stress land... this will help! Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. -----------------------------------------------...

Ep 85: Confronting Self Sabotage in Fat-Loss 08.10.2025 42:06

On this week's episode Erin and Crystal dive into coping mechanisms and self sabotage. Are you holding yourself back from living your best and healthiest life? Let's dive in. Nothing is off the table here! If you are struggling with your goals, let us help you navigate. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The mess...

Ep 84: The METABOLISM Hack you are sleeping on 01.10.2025 40:28

On this week's episode Erin and Crystal continue with the WHY behind our coaching. This week we dive into mindset and metabolism. Nothing is off the table here! If you are struggling with your goals, let us help you navigate. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. -----...

Ep 83: Fix your nutrition, a comprehensive macros breakdown 24.09.2025 35:14

On this week's episode Erin and Crystal start a 3 part series on the WHY behind how we program macros, workouts and rest for our clients. Nothing is off the table here! If you are struggling with your goals, let us help you navigate. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions onl...

Ep 82: The method to our madness, how to navigate macros 17.09.2025 39:04

On this week's episode Erin and Crystal start a 4 part series on the WHY behind how we program macros, workouts and rest for our clients. Nothing is off the table here! If you are struggling with your goals, let us help your troubleshoot. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinion...

Ep 81: Extreme weight loss dangers and biofeedback 11.09.2025 1:02:42

On this week's episode Erin and Crystal chat about Th The Biggest Loser and the harsh reality of extreme diets. And are you overlooking biofeedback? Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: E...

Ep 80: Hormones or lifestyle... which is holding you back?! 03.09.2025 48:09

On this week's episode Erin and Amanda chat about the importance and validity of hormones when it comes to you fat loss goals. What is real and what is a marketing BS. If you are looking for help determining how to get your body to respond... this will help! Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here...

Ep 79: Our current protocols for fat-loss and inflammation control, plus a little GLP-1 chat 27.08.2025 1:03:27

On this week's episode Erin and Crystal chat about the importance of whole food intake and how it can make or break your results. Plus an update on Crystal's fat-loss phase and GLP-1 use. If you are looking for help determining how to get your body to respond to your goals... this will help! Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical p...

Ep 78: THIS ONE THING matters most when it comes to your nutrition plan 20.08.2025 1:01:17

On this week's episode Erin and Crystal chat about the importance of whole food intake and how it can make or break your results. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Ep 77: This single thing will help you get unstuck in your fat-loss journey 13.08.2025 1:03:12

On this week's episode Erin and Crystal chat about the brokenness epidemic that permeates the wellness and fat loss space. Sometimes your goals are on the other side of your mind NOT just your diet. (but this will help with that too!) Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions on...

Ep 76: Swapping extreme dieting for a health based fat-loss approach with Coach Almina Kovac 06.08.2025 1:06:08

On this week's episode Erin and Crystal are joined by Coach Almina Kovac to chat about her 100 pound weight loss journey and how she found a sustainable wellness practice along the way. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ---------------------------------------------...