
Talkin’ Fit with Adam Badger
Open, honest, and REAL coaching on how to lose weight for life!
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Mar 24, 2025 • 30min
Ep. 189: Overcoming Body Dysmorphia with James Cappola
James Cappola is a trainer and nutrition coach who focuses heavily on overcoming body image issues.He helps his clients build sustainable habits, nutrition practices, and training routines while also showing them how to truly practice self care.You can check out James and his helpful/entertaining videos on his INSTAGRAMIf you struggle to ditch old habits and find it difficult to stick to new ones, you NEED to grab my BASELINE HABITS PLAYBOOK for free

Mar 16, 2025 • 40min
Ep. 188: Losing 120lbs & Changing Your Identity with Coach Dal
Coach Dal has an amazing and relatable story. Dal lost 120lbs as a mom of 2 by learning the basic nutrition habits & training principles us real coaches preach about.But that is not where the true work is done. We talk about:- Undoing trauma patterns- Overcoming emotional eating- Why yo yo diets like Weight Watchers can mess up your relationship with food- The importance of NOT always being in a calorie deficit- Why a longterm mindset is the key to success- Truly changing your identity to step into the new version of yourself- & much more!You can follow Dal on her INSTAGRAMIf you would like to build 2-3 NEW healthy habits in the next 30 days, download my FREE Baseline Habits Playbook

Mar 10, 2025 • 39min
Ep. 187: GLP-1 Weight Loss Shots with Jenna Hume
Jenna Hume is a certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified in Obesity Medicine, and owner of Six Pillars Health, a weight loss medication coaching practice.Jenna gives us a masterclass in obesity medicine covering:- How these meds actually work- Who are they for- Why your MINDSET & trauma plays a roll- Importance of lifestyle habits & proper training - How emotional health plays a roll- Why she doesn't prescribe them automatically to every patient- and much moreYou can learn more about Jenna at: https://www.sixpillarshealth.com/ If you want to get your mind & body aligned so you can reach your full potential, start here:FREE METABOLIC ASSESSMENTTo learn more about 1:1 Coaching, go HERE

Mar 3, 2025 • 47min
Ep 186: Conquering Emotional Eating with Jeb Stuart Johnston
Jeb Stuart Johnston is a nutrition and mindset coach who specifically works with clients to overcome their emotional relationship with food We talk about: how chronic stress can lead to emotional eating The “need to be productive” that keeps most women in burnout mode Root cause of emotional eating Techniques to manage anxiety and stress How to get yourself out of stress mode Common behaviors of clients with emotional eating issues Much more Follow Jeb on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/jebstuartjohnston?igsh=dDU2cm8yMzJkcmRw

Feb 24, 2025 • 40min
Ep. 185: Ditching Bad Habits with Beth Feraco
Beth Feraco is a fitness and nutrition coach as well as TikTok famous in a good way.She has a no bullshit approach to lifestyle change that helps everyday people learn the simple and effective ways to build a healthy lifestyle while removing bad habits from their life I really enjoyed this conversation We talked about: common mindset blocks clients have Simple strategies for ditching bad habits Beth’s sobriety journey The unseen struggles of creating new habits And much more If you’re looking to ditch old habits and destructive coping mechanisms, I highly suggest coming to my free 4 Steps to Overcome Stress Workshop on Feb 28Signup here:https://badgerstrength.myflodesk.com/tbtinrcbnmFollow Beth on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/bethferacofitness?igsh=MW5qa2gzYTZpajA1Yg==

Feb 17, 2025 • 45min
Episode 184: Conquer your mindset with Ryan Kassim
If this episode struck a chord with you, I highly suggest coming to my free 4 Steps to Overcoming Stress Workshop:Signup here:https://badgerstrength.myflodesk.com/tbtinrcbnmFollow Ryan on IG: @bodybyryanfitnesshttps://www.instagram.com/bodybyryanfitness?igsh=dzF3NTRoeGN5Ym9iRyan is a fitness and nutrition coach who puts a heavy focus on mindset and defeating self limiting beliefs Him and I align on many topics and we break down: benefits of mindset work and therapy Childhood trauma Identifying your self limiting beliefs Defeating old thought patterns And his 6 step process for rerouting your brain in times of doubt Very great episode and I hope you enjoy

Feb 10, 2025 • 32min
Episode 183: Life Update After My Near Death Experience
Take our free Metabolic Assessment to get an individualized plan on how to achieve your fitness goals at no cost!Last week, I was in a car accident that rocked my world! While driving home from the gym, I was t-boned by a car going nearly 55 mph, totaling my car and nearly ripping off my front end. Just a couple of seconds made the difference between life and death in how this accident happened.Listen in as I give an update on my life since the accident, and what it has made me think about in terms of how I live my life.

Feb 3, 2025 • 46min
Episode 182: How I’m Dropping 10lbs in 8 Weeks with Ease
In this episode, we check in with Adam on his journey to lose 10 lbs in 8 weeks, a challenge he's openly sharing on social media. We dive into his struggles—many of which mirror the challenges his clients face—and discuss the strategies he’s using to stay on track.
From navigating unexpected meals to shifting his mindset from restriction to preference, Adam shares how small mindset shifts can make a big difference. If you've ever felt stuck in your own health goals, this conversation will give you practical takeaways to create a more sustainable, conflict-free approach to nutrition.
🎧 Tune in for real talk, practical tips, and a fresh perspective on goal setting and mindset shifts!
Take our free Metabolic Assessment to get an individualized plan on how to achieve your fitness goals at no cost

Jan 20, 2025 • 40min
Ep. 181: The SMART way to "bulk" with Philip Pape
Philip Pape is a fitness and nutrition coach, as well as a full time engineer, father, & husband in his 40s.
Philip owns Wits & Weights and hosts the Wits & Weights Podcast, helping fitness enthusiasts build muscle, burn, fat, and get stronger with science based protocols as well as a true human understanding of common life hurdles that stand in the way.
We talk about:
- why yo yo dieting leads to more fat gain
- how to properly put on muscle with minimal fat gain
- managing the emotional relationship with your body
- fitting fitness into a busy schedule
- why years of crossfit and low carb will not get you lean
- how to reset your poor fitness habits even in your 40s
and much more
Follow Philip on IG: @witsandweights
Check out his website: witsandweights.com
You can also listen to his podcast here: Wits and Weights
If you got value out of this episode and would like to drop 5-10lbs in the next 4 weeks with a proven process that is simple and have unmatched support along the way, check out the 4 Week Shed the Fat Program!

Jan 13, 2025 • 20min
Ep. 180: Exactly how I am losing 10lbs with ease in 8 weeks
This is exactly how I planned out my fat loss process and I am sharing it with you for free
I also put it into a One Page Fat Loss Guide that you can download right here:
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