The Bodybuilding Dietitians

The Bodybuilding Dietitians

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Welcome to The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! Join your hosts Jack Radford-Smith, Lauren Stevens, and Damien Cox who are qualified dietitians, exercise scientists, and competitive bodybuilders. Each week we share evidence-based strategies to help you optimise your nutrition, training, performance, and body composition, while giving you a real look into the bodybuilding lifestyle on and off the stage. Expect practical tips on fat loss, muscle building, contest prep, gut health, and longevity, alongside honest discussions about our own journeys and interviews with leading experts in the health...

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Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 6 - Overcoming Disordered Eating, Changing Training Mid-Mesocycle AND MORE 22.05.2020

Welcome back for episode 6 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra talk about their past week and have discussions about changing their training programs mid-mesocycle and histories of disordered eating. Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a...

#73 Mercury In Fish, Questioning The Necessity Of Pre-Workouts, Do We Track Our Sugar Intake? 19.05.2020

On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Mercury levels in fish, is it safe to eat canned tuna everyday? - Are pre-workouts necessary? - Opinions on five training days and two consecutive rest days - Do we calculate / track our sugar intake? - After a minicut, should you reverse diet or maintain? - How to know if you have an i...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 5 - Training To Failure, ISO Life, Will We Ever Go Vegan? 15.05.2020

Welcome back for episode 5 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra talk about their past week of training and nutrition, plus discuss various topics relating to failure training, becoming vegans AND MORE! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us...

#72 High-Fructose Diets, Coaching Endo, Meso and Ectomorphs, Is Bodybuilding Healthy? 13.05.2020

On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Is fructose more easily converted to fat tissue than glucose? - Who is the most difficult to prep out of ecto, meso, and endomorphs? - How to approximate and adjust maintenance calories during prep - Advice for managing chronically sore muscle groups - Thoughts on metabolic flexibility...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 4 - Broken Teeth, Deloads, Unexpected Weight Gain AND MORE 08.05.2020

Welcome back for episode 4 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra talk about their past week of training, nutrition, body composition changes, breaking teeth and much, much more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a review and tell your fr...

#71 Iron Supplementation, Choosing Which Federation To Compete With, Eat More and Decrease Cardio? 06.05.2020

Welcome back for episode 71 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Iron supplementation - Thoughts and advice for competitors preparing for Season B 2020 - Is there an optimal time during the day to consume fat? - Should you change your calories and macros every day/week based off your...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 3 - Full Day Of Eating, Skinfold Results AND MORE 30.04.2020

Welcome back for episode #3 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a life update, talk about their recent skinfold results and current body compositions, plus go in depth on a full day of eating and much, much more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a...

#70 Post-Show Recovery Strategies With The Physique Coach, Kyle Webber 28.04.2020

Welcome back for episode 70 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack interview Kyle Webber. Kyle is an Accredited Sports Nutritionist, physique coach and bodybuilder who has a strong passion for ensuring his athletes have a positive experience throughout their entire comp prep journey. Kyle also places a large emphasis on the importance of psychology when it c...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 2 - We’ve Decided When To Compete 22.04.2020

Welcome back for episode #2 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give an exciting announcement for when they plan to compete in 2021, including a breakdown of their comp prep outlines and other life updates. Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, lea...

#69 Losing Stubborn Body Fat, Considerations Before Coaching Yourself, Opinions On OMAD Diets 19.04.2020

Welcome back for episode 69 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Should you compete at a young age for the experience, or wait for a few years to further develop your physique? - What makes a great bodybuilder? - Opinions on the OMAD (one meal a day) diet - If we could only eat one m...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 1 - Improvement Season Update 14.04.2020

Welcome to a new series starting on The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast - "ROAD TO 2021" Tune in and follow along with this series to hear weekly updates on Jack and Tyarra's journeys to stage! These two will be sharing all the details when it comes to their training, nutrition, mindset and learning experiences throughout their improvement season and 2021 competitive season. We hope you enjoy! Tha...

#68 Interview With Alex Thomas, President Of Sports Nutrition Australia 10.04.2020

Welcome back for episode 68 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra interview Alex Thomas, the President of Sports Nutrition Australia (SNA). Alex Thomas is not only an experienced Clinical Accredited Sports Nutritionist, he is also the Australian Ambassador of the ISSN (International Society of Sports Nutrition), and was one of the first qualified CISSN in t...

#67 Building Your Own Gym, High Carb Diets, And Why You Might Always Feel Hungry 01.04.2020

Welcome back for episode 67 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Helpful tips for setting up a home workout plan and home gym with minimal equipment - Should sedentary individuals follow a high carb or high fat diet? - Reasons why you might always feel hungry - Does hypnosis work for...

2020 Comp Prep Miniseries Episode 10 - I Didn’t Expect It To End Like This 29.03.2020

Welcome back to The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! For this episode you are joined by Tyarra for the final podcast of her 2020 Comp Prep Miniseries. Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a review and tell your friends about the podcast! The more people we can reach ou...

#66 How To Keep Your Gains During COVID-19 22.03.2020

Welcome Back For Episode 66 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack discuss various topics surrounding COVID-19, nutrition, training and health. - Tips for effective home workouts and modifying your nutrition during COVID-19 - Are expensive protein powders superior to standard protein powders? - Which foods are high in potassium and low in fructose if you are...

2020 Comp Prep Miniseries Episode 9 - ARNOLD CLASSIC AUSTRALIA CANCELLED 16.03.2020

Welcome back for episode 9 of Tyarra's 2020 comp prep miniseries! On this week's episode Tyarra talks about the tragic cancellation of the Arnold Classic Australia, and her plans for continuing to move forward with her competitive season now that she's reverse dieting. Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to th...

#65 Paleo Diets, Managing Cravings, Skinfolds vs DEXA vs Inbody Scans, Why GMO Foods Are Good 12.03.2020

Welcome back for episode 65 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of great listener questions relating to nutrition, health, fitness and comp prep! Topics include: - How does alcohol consumption influence the metabolism of other nutrients? - How can you manage food cravings during prep? - Should you track fiber? - Our opinions and advice for...

2020 Comp Prep Miniseries Episode 8 - Determined To Keep Improving 08.03.2020

Welcome back for episode 8 of Tyarra's 2020 comp prep miniseries! On this week's episode Tyarra talks about how she's feeling being 12 days out from the Arnold Classic Australia, and her mindset moving forward her next five shows of the season! As well, Tyarra gives a detailed physique update and discusses the points she's working to improve. Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope...

#64 Does Building Muscle Actually Increase Metabolism? How To Choose A Quality Coach AND MORE 04.03.2020

Welcome back for episode 64 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of questions relating to fitness, nutrition, health and comp prep! Topics include: - Does it make a difference if you do all your daily steps at once vs spreading them throughout the day? - Does having more muscle REALLY increase your metabolism? - How early should you get in c...

2020 Comp Prep Miniseries Episode 7 - IFBB QLD SHOW DAY RECAP 01.03.2020

Welcome back for episode 7 of Tyarra's 2020 comp prep miniseries! On this week's episode Tyarra talks about her experience competing with the IFBB for the first time, including the lessons she's learnt and her mindset moving forward. Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave u...

2020 Comp Prep Miniseries Episode 6 - IT’S PEAK WEEK! 23.02.2020

Welcome back for episode 6 of Tyarra's 2020 Comp Prep Miniseries! On this week's episode Tyarra talks about her recent spontaneous feature in the news paper, as well as a detailed physique update and her game plan for peak week! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a r...

#63 Dieting and Water Retention, Calories Burnt Standing vs Sitting, Are Your Supplements Drug-Free? 19.02.2020

Welcome back for episode 63 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer plenty of great listener questions and discuss various topics relating to nutrition, health, fitness and bodybuilding. Topics include: - Do you burn more calories sitting or standing? - Is fluid retention during a dieting phase normal? - Should you track fish oil capsules? - How can yo...

2020 Comp Prep Miniseries Episode 5 - High Carb Days Make A Difference 16.02.2020

Welcome back for episode 5 of Tyarra's 2020 Comp Prep Miniseries! On this week's episode Tyarra talks about how she's feeling being 13 days out from her first IFBB competition, and shares detailed updates on changes to her physique and how she responded to her recent macro cut. Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscr...

#62 Interview with Joey Cantlin - Comp Prep Q & A 12.02.2020

Welcome back for episode 62 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack were once again joined by Joey Cantlin, a highly-renowned physique coach and Accredited Sports Nutritionist in the Australian fitness community (previous episode #25). Topics covered in this episode include: - Joey's experience working as a judge for ICN India - Joey's personal and career goa...

2020 Comp Prep Miniseries Episode 4 - Wanting Results More Than Food 09.02.2020

Welcome back for episode 4 of Tyarra's 2020 Comp Prep Miniseries! On this week's episode Tyarra talks about how she's feeling being 20 days out from her first IFBB competition, and shares some very honest insights and opinions when it comes to nutrition and mindset. Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the c...

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