The Chasing Health Podcast

Summary This week, Chase and Chris share powerful stories of women just like you who thought they’d never get stronger, feel confident in their bodies, or enjoy working out. But by taking small steps, focusing on strength training, and not trying to overhaul their entire life at once, everything started to change. They talk about women who: Switched from group fitness classes to focused strength w...

Summary In this episode of The Chasing Health Podcast, Chase and Chris dive into a round of listener questions on everything from stress and stalled progress to how much variety you really need in your meals. Chris shares a personal story about a client whose energy and happiness skyrocketed once she got back to healthy habits. They talk about the “domino effect” of how good choices build momentum...

Summary In this episode, Chase and Chris talk about how to know if you're actually getting fitter—even if the number on the scale isn't moving. They explain why the scale isn’t always the best way to track your progress and share better ways to see if you’re making real changes in your body and health. They go over things like feeling stronger, having more energy, lifting heavier weights,...

Summary In this episode of The Chasing Health Podcast, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen answer listener questions in a fun and helpful Q&A session. They start by talking about the difference between guilt and shame. Guilt can actually help us see when we made a choice that doesn’t match our goals, but shame makes us feel bad about who we are. The guys explain why a little guilt is okay, but shame...

Summary In this episode, Chase and Chris kick off a new mini-series all about progressive overload. They explain why so many people work hard in the gym but don’t see the results they want. It’s not that you’re lazy or doing everything wrong — it’s that your body has adapted to what you’re doing! They talk about how group fitness classes and doing the same workouts over and over can only take you...

Summary In this episode of The Chasing Health Podcast, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen answer your questions in another Coaches Roundtable Q&A! They start by chatting about their favorite energy drink flavors before getting into real talk about dieting, fat loss, and how to stay consistent. They share why it’s important to go all in during a calorie deficit so you don’t drag it out longer than n...

Summary Dr. Brandon Parker joins Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen to break down pain, mobility, and recovery in everyday terms. He explains how pain doesn't just come from our bodies, but also from our minds and social lives. He emphasizes how strength training, even 3 hours a week, builds resilience, metabolic health, and community. For pain, he outlines realistic ways to move safely, reduce fea...

Summary In this episode, Chase and Chris welcome Coach Kelsey back to answer listener Q&A. They start by talking about staying consistent over summer events—barbecues, cookouts, weddings—without giving up all progress. Coaching isn't just macros and workouts—it’s mindset work. They then tackle common listener questions: The 2–3 p.m. energy slump: low carbs, calorie deficits, and cortisol d...

Summary In this episode, Chase and Chris talk all about why tracking data matters when it comes to your health journey. From calories, steps, and workouts, to weight, inches, and photos – it’s all useful information that helps you make better choices. A lot of times, we feel like we’re doing everything right, but we’re not seeing results. That’s where data comes in. It helps us see what's real...

Summary: In this Coaches Roundtable Q&A episode, Chase and Chris dive into some really good listener questions. They start off by talking about how life gets really busy in the summer and why it’s so hard for people to lean on support when they need it most. They explain that asking for help doesn’t mean you’re doing more—it can actually mean doing less and making things easier. They also answ...

Summary In this episode, Chase and Chris talk all about mindset and why it matters so much in your health journey. They explain why a great coach tells you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear. The conversation focuses on breaking out of a victim mindset, when you believe life is happening to you instead of you taking charge of it. They share why making small promises to yourself...

Summary In this Coaches Roundtable Q&A episode, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen answer listener questions about fitness, mindset, and nutrition. They kick things off with an inspiring story about an NFL player who walked away from a $30 million contract to stay true to his values. Then, they dive into how to avoid feeling overwhelmed when thinking about working out for life, managing hunger and...

Summary In this episode of The Chasing Health Podcast , Chase and Chris dive deep into a common summertime mindset: feeling like it's the worst time to focus on your health. They talk about how many people delay their goals because of vacations, cookouts, or busy schedules, but that just keeps you stuck in the same cycle year after year. Instead, they encourage you to work on building better h...

Summary In this episode, Chase and Chris dive into real questions from listeners about fitness, mindset, and motivation. They explain how you can still lift weights without building extra muscle, and what to do if you're trying to cut down fat and look more defined. They also talk a lot about mindset—how to make yourself want to do things like eating better and working out. You don’t have to b...

Summary In this episode, Chase and Chris finish their Macros Made Doable series by sharing their simple 4-part method that helps make tracking food easier. They explain that you don’t need to be perfect or completely change your life to see results. The goal is to build healthy habits step by step so it feels doable and not overwhelming. They go over how to first learn what you’re eating, then add...

Summary In this Coaches Roundtable Q&A episode, Chase and Chris dive into real questions from their Facebook community and clients. They talk a lot about how to deal with health changes when your family isn't on the same page. They also talk about how to know if you’re doing the right amount of workouts and nutrition, and how to balance protein and fiber in your meals. The guys share perso...

Summary In this episode, Chase and Chris dive into a real-life client story that many listeners will connect with. It's all about learning how to stop being perfect with macro tracking and start being consistent. They explain how tracking food isn't just about the numbers, but about having the right mindset to keep going—even when things don't go perfectly. They talk about the traps of...

Summary In this Q&A episode, Chase and Chris talk about how to stop following cookie-cutter diets and start doing what actually works for you . They share a powerful story about Dayna, a client who realized she didn’t need to feel ashamed for not fitting into traditional programs — she just needed one that fit her life. They also answer some great listener questions like how to tell if you’re...

Summary In this episode, Chase and Chris talk about why you don’t need to be perfect when tracking your food. They share stories from their own journeys and from their clients who thought they had to do everything just right. But really, tracking your meals “most of the time” is what helps you reach your goals. You’ll learn how taking small steps, like tracking a few days a week or not worrying ab...

Summary In this episode of The Chasing Health Podcast , Chase and Chris answer real listener questions during another Coaches Roundtable. They break down the difference between strength and hypertrophy training and explain why they’re not the same, even though they’re connected. They also talk about what to do when motivation is low and how to build momentum instead. The coaches give helpful tips...

Summary In this episode of The Chasing Health Podcast , Chase and Chris kick off a new mini series about macro tracking. They talk about why tracking macros feels so overwhelming, and share real struggles people face like perfectionism, mindset issues, and fear of doing it wrong. They explain how it’s not about being bad at tracking—it's just a learning process. Chase and Chris break down the...

APPLY FOR THE FIT FAM LEGACY GRANT: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/grant-application Summary In this week’s episode, Chase and Chris welcome their newest coach, Kelsey, to The Chasing Health Podcast for a special roundtable Q&A. Kelsey shares her story, how she got into fitness coaching, and her passion for helping others build healthy, sustainable habits. The coaches announce their ne...

Get your copy of The STAR Method Guide: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/star-method-guide368168 Summary This episode is all about helping you understand how stress may be the biggest thing holding you back in your fat loss journey—and what you can finally do about it. Chase and Chris break down the STAR Method, which helps you support your body instead of fighting it. You’ll learn why sleep...

Summary In this week’s episode of The Chasing Health Podcast, Chase and Chris dive into a more freestyle “Coaches Roundtable” chat. They share powerful stories from clients, tackle common struggles like setbacks and injuries, and explore the truth behind staying consistent, even when life throws a curveball. They also get real about controversial health topics, like the use of artificial sweetener...

Summary In this episode of The Chasing Health Podcast , Chase and Chris sit down with fitness coach Adam Badger for part three of their mini-series on stress and fat loss. Adam shares how chronic stress affected his own health and business, and how most people don’t even realize how stressed they really are until it's too late. The conversation dives into how overworking and overtraining can actua...