The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show with Ben Brown

Today on the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show I'm sharing an open and honest conversation with my soon-to-be former client Jeremiah H. Jeremiah is a single dad with a demanding career who, despite several significant road bumps along the way, still managed to put in the time and energy to focus on his health.🤕 He had a serious motorcycle accident and required shoulder surgery📓 He’s in the process of going back to school to earn a degree in exercise science🏠 He literally built his father a house from the ground up When Jeremiah joined our Smart Nutrition Coaching Program he was struggling with his weight, he had developed diabetes, and despite all his attempts at eating "healthy" and exercising, the scale just wouldn't budge. Two years later Jeremiah is down 35lbs and has put on about 15lbs of muscle. But more important than the weight, he has changed his mindset around what it means to be healthy.This is a bittersweet conversation for me because I'm sad to lose Jeremiah as a client, but I'm excited for him to continue on in our community. And I look forward to all the amazing things I know he can accomplish down the road.As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.RESOURCES:Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/callGrab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signupConnect with Us:Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.comCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@smartnutritionmadesimpleFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/

Not many people can walk onto a college football team having never played a down of high school football and end up in the NFL. But my next guest on the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show did just that.Today I chop it up with Nick Hardwick. Nick is a former NFL center for the San Diego Chargers turned 1 on 1 fitness and nutrition coach. He is the owner of HardwickLIFE, a health and wellness company that focuses on helping individuals reclaim their health and their lives. Nick also serves as a certified NFL transition coach to help former NFL players successfully navigate the oftentimes difficult process of transition out of the highest level of professional athletics. In today's discussion, we talk a lot about Nick's experience in high school, collegiate, and professional sports, the nutritional protocols he was using to gain and maintain weight in the NFL, and the injury that ended his 11-year NFL career. We talk about his transition from professional athlete to everyday life, the struggles he encountered figuring out his new identity, and the unique nutritional protocol he used to shed a massive amount of weight post-NFL. Finally, we talk about his biggest frustrations as a fitness and nutrition coach, why we all deserve to be healthy and make ourselves a priority, and how he shows up as a father and sets an example for his kids.Connect with Nick:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickhardwick/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicholas.hardwick.3Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hardwicklifeWebsite: https://hardwicklife.com/As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.RESOURCES:Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/callGrab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signupConnect with Us:Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.comCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoachingFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/

When it comes to hormone optimization, one-size-fits-all approaches and over-reliance on standardized labs are not the answer. In this episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I chop it up with Dr. Jordan Grant. Dr. Grant is a board-certified urologist with more than 12 years of experience treating conditions like testicular dysfunction, hypogonadism, and testicular hypofunction. He is also the owner of Grant Hormone and Wellness.In today's conversation, we cover a wide range of topics around men's health.Dr. Grant shares his insights on why mainstream medicine often falls short in addressing crucial aspects of our well-being, the lessons learned early on that ignited his passion for hormone optimization, and his trial-and-error approach to finding what works best for his clients.We also talk about why labs are not the end-all-be-all for optimizing hormones, whether lifestyle interventions are enough to boost testosterone levels, his philosophy on prescribing peptides, and why he's not a fan of weight loss drugs.Finally, we touch on urination frequency and why getting up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom may actually be perfectly healthy.Connect with Dr. Grant:Website: https://www.granthormone.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TRTandHormoneOptimizationFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hormoneoptimization/As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.RESOURCES:Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/callGrab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements –https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signupConnect with Us:Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.comCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoachingFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/

Are we in the midst of a men's health crisis?In today's episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Rob Kominiarek.Dr. Rob is a board-certified fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians with more than 25 years of experience helping thousands of patients reclaim their health through hormone optimization. Dr. Rob has advanced certifications in age management medicine and bioidential hormone replacement therapy. He is also the president and medical director of ReNue Health, a U.S. Army veteran, a renowned speaker, and Amazon bestselling author. Dr. Rob's passion is directed toward the overall health of the mind and body through proper nutrition, regular exercise, appropriate supplementation, and the intelligent optimization of hormones when clinically necessary.In today's conversation, we talk about Dr. Rob's experience at the forefront of men's testosterone optimization and how the practice of testosterone optimization has changed over the course of his career.We talk about the myths and misunderstandings around testosterone and why laboratory parameters around what is considered quote-unquote normal have shifted in the last decade. We also talk about environmental toxicity, ways to remove environmental toxins from our lives, and why everyone should be detoxing twice a month. Finally, we talk about appropriate lab tests for hormone optimization, the downsides of HCG, his view on peptides like GLP-1 agonists such as Ozempic and Terzepatide, the problems associated with pop-up testosterone clinics, and his best practices for treating low testosterone naturally and pharmaceutically.I learned a ton in this conversation and I hope that it provides as much value to you as it did to me. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.Connect with Dr. Rob:Website: https://www.renuehealth.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrobkominiarek/RESOURCES:Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/callGrab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements –https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signupConnect with Us:Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.comCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoachingFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/

Optimal health isn’t just about living longer, it’s about living better.On today’s episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I had the distinct honor of speaking with Dr. Jesse Greer. Dr. Greer’s career has taken him from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to the frontlines as a battalion surgeon for the US Special Forces in Afghanistan. Now out of the military, Dr. Greer opened Preamble, a healthspan clinic in Scottsdale where he uses cutting-edge technology to provide patients with a preventive and personalized plan of attack to take control of their health.In our conversation, Dr. Greer shares his experience as a Green Beret and the medical challenges he experienced with soldiers on the battlefield. We talk about the transition from working in an army hospital to a civilian hospital, the issues with our current healthcare system, and the challenges he faced when his concrete mission as a military doctor ended. We discuss metabolic derangement, the significance of fasting insulin levels, and why it’s crucial to take ownership of your health. Finally, Dr. Greer explains the concept of Medicine 3.0, his approach to patient care, and how he leverages data and technology for proactive health management.As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.Connect with Dr. Greer:Website: https://preamble.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessegreermd/RESOURCES:Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/callGrab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signupConnect with Us:Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.comCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@smartnutritionmadesimpleFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/

As the saying goes: "A man is as old as his arteries."In today's episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Michael Twyman.Dr. Twyman is a heart attack prevention expert and board-certified cardiologist who utilizes the best of conventional medicine, integrative medicine, quantum medicine, and biohacking to get to the root cause of cardiovascular issues. In today's conversation, we dive deep into Dr. Twyman's progressive and proactive approach to cardiovascular health. We talk about what traditional blood tests to assess heart health miss, debunk the myths around cholesterol, and introduce critical markers like ApoB and ApoE. We talk about the importance of optimizing mitochondrial function, why external appearances can be deceiving when assessing heart health, why prioritizing sleep is the most important thing you can do for your heart, and reveal practical tips to optimize your sleep environment, including ways to reduce EMF exposure.We also explore heart rate variability (HRV), the limitations of smartwatches in measuring it, and what your heart rate reveals about your health and longevity. We talk about the cardiovascular implications of different diets, from carnivore to plant-based, and the significance of seasonal eating.Finally, Dr. Twyman shares when it's appropriate to consult a cardiologist as well as the diagnostic and genetic tests that can give you the deepest understanding of your heart health.In a world where cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death, this episode serves as a crucial wake-up call that we need to take a proactive approach to our vascular health. And it is my hope that you leave this podcast equipped with the necessary tools and insights to take your cardiovascular health into your own hands.Connect with Dr. Twyman:Website: https://drtwyman.com/Apply to be a patient: https://drtwyman.com/apollocardiology/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtwyman/As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.RESOURCES:Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signupConnect with Us:Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.comCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@smartnutritionmadesimpleFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/

From the shaker on your table to the herbs in your garden, plants are natural superheroes hiding in plain sight.Today I'm excited to chat with William Siff, a renowned expert in plant medicine and author of The Plant Medicine Protocol, Unlocking the Power of Plants for Optimal Health and Longevity.Bill is a licensed acupuncturist, clinical herbalist, ethnobotanist, and health educator who specializes in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. His mission is to connect people with the healing power of plants.In today's conversation, we explore how medicinal plants shape both ancient practices and modern medicine, debunk myths surrounding plant-based treatments, and offer practical advice on how to infuse these natural remedies into our daily lives for enhanced digestion, detoxification, hydration, sleep, and overall vitality.Connect with Bill:Website: https://www.williamsiff.com/Book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/william-siff-lac/the-plant-medicine-protocol/9781579659851/Goldthread tonics: https://drinkgoldthread.com/As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.RESOURCES:Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements  -https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signupConnect with Us:Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.comCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@smartnutritionmadesimpleFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/

Could intermittent fasting be the key to sustainable weight loss? My next guest, elementary school teacher turned best-selling author Gin Stephens thinks so.In 2014 Gin was obese, felt like crap, and hated the person she saw in the mirror. She had spent years yo-yo dieting only to lose and regain the same weight back, and then some. Desperate to find a solution, she turned to intermittent fasting. Since then Gin has lost more than 80 pounds and kept it off.In today's conversation, we take a deep dive into the world of intermittent fasting and all of its physiological benefits. We talk about why intermittent fasting is easier to implement than other types of dieting protocols, the concept of metabolic flexibility, the importance of setting realistic expectations when it comes to fat loss, some of the biggest mistakes people make with intermittent fasting, as well as how to get started on your own intermittent fasting journey.If any of this information in our conversation resonates with you, then make sure to check out Gin's books: "Fast, Feast, Repeat," "Clean(ish)", "Delay, Don't Deny," and her upcoming book "28 Day Fast Start Day-By-Day". All of the links are in the shownotes below.As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.Connect with Gin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginstephens/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.ginstephens.com/Join the IF community: https://www.ginstephens.com/community.htmlGet the books: https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html RESOURCES:Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signupConnect with Us:Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.comCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@smartnutritionmadesimpleFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/

What do Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Liev Schreiber, Sebastian Stan, Anne Hathaway, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Hugh Jackman all have in common?They’ve all been trained by today's guest, performance coach, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur, Don Saladino.In today's conversation, we spend a little bit of time talking about our kids and the realities of being a parent.Don shares his approach to training his clients for superhero roles and the differences between training athletes and even the general population.We dive into the importance of strength training for body composition change as well as his specific approach to getting clients great results without overt restriction.We touch on the role of hormones and performance-enhancing drugs in the industry and some of his frustrations with the approach of hormone optimization as a panacea.I felt like there were so many different directions that we could have gone with this conversation that I’m afraid we just scratched the surface…Nonetheless, I’m confident that you’re going to enjoy our chat as much as I did.As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.Connect with Don:Website: https://donsaladino.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donsaladino/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/donsaladinoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/saladinodonGym Programs: https://donsaladino.com/programs-allRESOURCES:Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signupConnect with Us:Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.comCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@smartnutritionmadesimpleFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/

It's the time of year when many of us start to struggle and the slip of the holiday treats turns into the slide of weight gain. So in this month's coaches roundtable, we thought we would take this chance as a team to discuss some of our best practices to maintain and not gain over the holiday season.As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.RESOURCES:Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signupConnect with Us:Email: Ben@bodysystems.com Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.comCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@smartnutritionmadesimpleFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/