The Bodybuilding Dietitians
The Bodybuilding Dietitians
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
#135 How Dangerous Are Artificial Sweeteners? Thoughts On The Carnivore Diet & Repetitious Training 13.10.2021 40:47
Welcome back for episode 135 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Are artificial sweeteners safe for consumption? - Sugar alcohols vs artificial sweeteners explained - Is it okay to perform the same exercise more than once per week? - Debunking the carnivore diet - Fitness myths - Lab grown meat - The lack of...
ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 17 - Our First Injection, Olympia Chats & How To Handle Constructive Criticism 09.10.2021 40:46
Welcome back for episode 17 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap on their past two weeks of training, nutrition, body composition and life! They also talk about how they responded to their first injection, the 2021 Olympia, handing constructive feedback, news on their upcoming apparel line and more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope...
#134 The Truth About Body Fat %, Post-Comp Blues & Are Maintenance Phases Productive? 06.10.2021 37:13
Welcome back for episode 134 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Should you include a different source of protein, carb, and fat in each main meal? - Is knowing your exact body fat % relevant in bodybuilding? - The truth about body fat testing - Can you make progress in a maintenance phase? - Our take on impl...
#133 How To Calculate Your Macros, ”All Or Nothing” Thinking, Good vs Bad Foods & Mini-Bulks? 29.09.2021 36:29
Welcome back for episode 133 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Should you consider doing a "mini-bulk"? - Guidelines for weight loss and weight gain - Should you base your macros off a percentage of calorie intake or based off your body weight? - How to calculate your macros - Good vs Bad Foods - "All or no...
ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 16 - Pushing Bodyweight Past 100kg, Our New Business Venture & Full Body Training 25.09.2021 35:36
Welcome back for episode 16 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap on their past two weeks of training, nutrition, body composition and life! They also discuss the prospect of pushing bodyweight up past 100kg, staying open minded about full body workouts, and an announcement on their upcoming TBD apparel range! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast an...
#132 Training Is More Important Than Nutrition, Our Coaching Methods & Is Food Really Medicine? 22.09.2021 39:38
Welcome back for episode 132 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Do we eat our meals together? - The reality of podcasting - Are less or more aggressive calorie deficits superior for fat loss? - Should clients leave their coaches if they aren't getting results? - An insight into how we coach our clients - Ins...
#131 Is Tracking Macros Really Necessary? Will Eating Out Ruin Your Progress? Our Daily Calories 15.09.2021 37:18
Welcome back for episode 131 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Advice for how to transition out of tracking macros - Should everyone learn to track macros? - Will eating out at restaurants ruin your progress? - How to achieve results AND attend social events - How many calories do we consume each day? - How...
ROAD TO 2023 - Ep.15 - You SHOULD Compare Yourself To Others & Why Aren’t We Metabolically Adapting? 12.09.2021 32:56
Welcome back for episode 15 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about why they think comparing yourself to others can be a good thing, as well as their weight gain post-comp and (lack of) metabolic adaptation. They also give a recap on their training, nutrition, life, and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We woul...
# 130 Does Eating Fat Make You Fat? Are Wholefoods Superior For Muscle Gain? Casein vs Whey Debate 08.09.2021 35:48
Welcome back for episode 130 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss various topics including: - Does eating fat make you fat? - Mono vs Poly vs Saturated fats - what's the difference? - Should you only consume casein protein powder at night? - Casein vs whey debate - Does eating more whole foods positively influence your body composition (...
ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 14 - Do Bodybuilders Need To Be Strong? Pushing Ego Aside & Starting Fresh 29.08.2021 33:09
Welcome back for episode 14 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a recap on their past few weeks of training, deloading, life, nutrition 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 a review and tell your friends about the podcast!...
#129 WE WERE WRONG - Changing Our Minds On Meal Plans, Diet Breaks, Hip Thrusts + MORE 21.08.2021 45:22
Welcome back for episode 129 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack discuss various topics that they have changed their perspective on over the years, and their rationale for why! - Meal plans vs flexible dieting - Is the thrust a must? Can you still grow glutes without barbell hip thrusts? - Are diet breaks and refeeds ACTUALLY necessary and beneficial? - T...
ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 13 - How Well Do You Really Know Us? Telling Our Secrets + Unpopular Opinions 16.08.2021 42:42
Welcome back for episode 13 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack recorded a slightly different style of episode and answered a bunch of questions NOT related to health and fitness! They share their thoughts and opinions on a range of different world topics and would love listener feedback on this type of episode as they greatly enjoyed recording it! Thank you again fo...
#128 Are Supersets & Dropsets Effective? Gaining Weight On High Protein Diets + Instagram Algorithms 13.08.2021 43:52
Welcome back for episode 128 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer questions relating to the following topics! - Our opinion on drop sets and supersets - Is it possible to be a non-responder to weight training? - How to actually train for muscle growth - Will you gain the same amount of weight if you overeat on protein vs carbs vs fats? - Our opinion...
ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 12 - How We’re Training In The Gym Post-Lockdown & Pushing Up Body Weight 09.08.2021 32:20
Welcome back for episode 12 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about how they tackled their past week of home workouts, how they're feeling being back in the gym, plus they give plenty of updates on training, nutrition, body composition and more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please s...
#127 Which Nutrients You NEED To Supplement With & Macro Tracking Mistakes That Are Holding You Back 07.08.2021 31:15
Welcome back for episode 127 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer questions relating to the following topics! - Is it necessary to take supplements? - The supplements you may want to consider taking - Our "essential supplement" recommendations - Tracking mistakes that may be holding you back - Should you increase food or decrease steps to increase e...
ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 11 - Novel Ways To Build Muscle & Puzzled By Weight Gain 02.08.2021 37:37
Welcome back for episode 11 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about how they're navigating through their next week being in a sudden unpredicted lockdown and how they're manipulating training and nutrition. They also give a recap on their past week and discuss plenty of topics such as being puzzled by weight gain despite not changing macros for weeks, training...
#126 The Perks Of Dieting, Picky Eaters, Will Every Workout Make You Grow? 29.07.2021 38:01
Welcome back for episode 126 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer questions relating to the following topics! - Are there any foods that we avoid? - Theories on how to become a less picky eater - The different bodybuilding seasons in Australia vs The USA - "Junk" foods? - Low-volume, high carb food ideas Thank you again for tuning into the podcast a...
ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 10 - Stop Trying To Give 10/10 & Posing In The Off-Season 26.07.2021 38:31
Welcome back for episode 10 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about their past week of training, body composition changes, nutrition, and everything else! In particular they talk about Jack's new coaching progress, mind-muscle connection, why it's unrealistic to give 10/10 every session, being surprised by A LACK OF metabolic adaptation, posing in the off seas...
#125 The Harsh Reality Of Stage Weight, Training Mistakes & Myth Busting GIT Issues 23.07.2021 39:09
Welcome back for episode 125 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer questions relating to the following topics! - Our STATS - The hard truth about stage weight... - Should you perform exercises in the same order each session? - Is "pre-activation" beneficial or counterproductive? - Should you "pre-fatigue" your muscles? - Is there a specific temperatu...
ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 9 - Our Imperfections & Time Off Social Media 19.07.2021 34:09
Welcome back for episode 9 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about their past week of training, nutrition, and life! They also discuss limiting social media, staying focused during training, their flaws with scale weight and nutrition plus much, much more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you wou...
#124 Are Vegan Bodybuilders At A Disadvantage & How To ACTUALLY Grow Abs 16.07.2021 39:08
Welcome back for episode 124 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer questions relating to the following topics! - Does loss of hunger means you're no longer in a calorie deficit? - Are vegan bodybuilders at a disadvantage? - Considerations for vegan lifters - Lab grown meat - Can you hypertrophy your core muscles? - Are you choosing appropriate exerci...
ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 8 - Strategies To Increase Testosterone Naturally & MAJOR Dietary Changes 12.07.2021 41:00
Welcome back for episode 8 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack share exciting news about presenting alongside Sports Nutrition Australia for the official "Comp Prep Seminar" on September 4th! (link for tickets in the description below). Also, Jack goes into great detail about how he's implementing semi-unconventional and unexpected methods to try to increase his test...
#123 Cardio vs Steps, Building A Unique Business & Should You Stop Eating Fish? 07.07.2021 37:53
Welcome back for episode 123 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer questions relating to the following topics! - How we try to make our business unique - Is tuna a good source of omega 3's? - Considerations for consuming fish - Discussion on cardio vs steps - Buying a home treadmill! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy!...
ROAD TO 2023 - Ep. 7 - Handing Over The Reins & Becoming A Client 05.07.2021 37:58
Welcome back for episode 7 of our Road To 2023 series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about their past week of deloading/training through an unexpected lockdown, Jack's exciting news about working with a new coach and plenty 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 ratin...
#122 Why You’re Not Enjoying Your Food & Is Dairy Causing Your Lactose Intolerance? 30.06.2021 34:50
Welcome back for episode 122 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer questions relating to the following topics! - Can you become intolerant to dairy if you eat too much? - Can you still consume dairy if you're lactose intolerant? - Why you might not like the taste of vegetables - How to make your food taste GOOD - TOP FLAVOUR TIPS Thank you again for...
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