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Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast

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Jan 9, 2025 • 60min

JOE JEFFERY: FEMALE PED USE, TRT & GH THERAPY & MAXIMIZING MUSCLE GAIN WHILE MINIMIZING FAT ACCRUAL | EP. 144

TOPICS COVERED:⁃ BIGGEST MISTAKES MANY MAKE WHEN IT COMES TO FEMALE PED USE⁃ WHY ANAVAR SHOULD NOT BE YOUR FIRST CYCLE AS A FEMALE⁃ WHAT CONTRIBUTES MOST TO VIRILIZATION; DOSE OR DURATION?⁃ THE BENEFITS OF ESTROGEN⁃ THE POTENTIAL DRAWBACKS OF CRUSHING ESTRADIOL⁃ WHAT TO FOCUS ON WHEN LOOKING TO REGAIN YOUR CYCLE POST-CONTEST⁃ HRT CONSIDERATIONS FOR WOMEN⁃ TRT FOR WOMEN⁃ GH FOR WOMEN⁃ SEX DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MEN & WOMEN IN TERMS OF GH RESPONSE WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com
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Jan 2, 2025 • 35min

THE MOST IMPORTANT TRAINING PRINCIPLE FOR PHYSIQUE DEVELOPMENT: PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD | EP. 143

Discover the crucial principle of progressive overload and how it drives muscle growth. Explore the key training variables to maximize gains and differentiate between casual working out and goal-oriented training. Learn about various progression models and the debate over the best methods for hypertrophy, including whether to add weight or increase reps. Uncover the importance of adopting a proactive mindset towards progression and the factors that influence your gym performance!
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Dec 26, 2024 • 23min

ARE YOU SENSITIVE TO GLUTEN OR IS IT A FODMAP INTOLERANCE CAUSING YOUR GI ISSUES? BREAKING DOWN THE RESEARCH ON THE TRUE CAUSE OF GI SYMPTOMS | EP. 142

TOPICS:⁃ WHAT IS GLUTEN⁃ HOW COMMON IS CELIAC DISEASE & NON-CELIAC GLUTEN SENSITIVITY⁃ RESEARCH ON THE PREVALENCE OF INDIVIDUALS MISDIAGNOSING THEMSELVES WITH NON-CELIAC GLUTEN SENSITIVITY⁃ WHAT IS THE PREVALENCE OF IBS⁃ WHAT ARE FODMAPS⁃ MANY MISATTRIBUTE THE SYMPTOMS THEY GET FROM EATING FODMAPS & BLAME GLUTEN FOR THOSE SYMPTOMS⁃ DETERMINING IF YOUR GI ISSUES ARE DUE TO NCGS OR IBS/FODMAP INTOLERANCES WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com
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Dec 19, 2024 • 26min

THE POWER OF THE PLACEBO EFFECT: HOW YOUR PSYCHOLOGY IMPACTS YOUR PHYSIOLOGY WHEN IT COMES TO DIETING, APPETITE REGULATION, TRAINING PERFORMANCE & BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS | EP. 141

TOPICS COVERED IN EP. 141:⁃ WHY WE CANNOT SEPARATE OUR PSYCHOLOGY FROM OUR PHYSIOLOGY⁃ RESEARCH ON THE POWER OF THE PLACEBO EFFECT⁃ HOW YOUR BELIEFS AROUND FOOD INFLUENCE YOUR PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES⁃ YOUR BELIEFS AROUND THE NUTRITIONAL CONTENT OF WHAT YOU CONSUME CAN IMPACT THE SATIETY YOU EXPERIENCE⁃ HOW YOUR BELIEFS AROUND YOUR GENETICS INFLUENCE YOUR PHYSIOLOGY⁃ YOUR PERCEPTION OF WHAT A SPECIFIC FOOD WILL DO TO YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS CAN SPIKE YOUR BLOOD SUGAR MORE THAN THE FOOD ITSELF⁃ HOW YOUR BELIEFS AROUND EXERCISE & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IMPACT THE BENEFITS YOU RECEIVE FROM ENGAGING IN THESE ACTIVITIES⁃ STEROID STUDIES THAT DEMONSTRATE THE POWER OF THE PLACEBO⁃ WHY YOU NEED TO STOP LIVING IN THE PAST & SHED YOUR SELF LIMITING BELIEFS TO MAKE PROGRESS GOING FORWARD WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com
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Dec 12, 2024 • 24min

THE MENTAL SIDE OF DIETING: HOW YOUR BELIEFS AROUND DIETING IMPACT YOUR SUBJECTIVE PERCEPTION OF THE EXPERIENCE | EP. 140

TOPICS COVERED ON EP. 140:⁃ INTRO⁃ HOW THE MINDSET YOU APPROACH YOUR NEXT DIETING PHASE WITH CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR EXPERIENCE⁃ MOST COMMON MINDSET MISTAKES MANY MAKE WHEN STARTING A DIET⁃ MISTAKE 1: ASSOCIATING DIETING WITH RESTRICTION BEFORE IT EVEN STARTS⁃ MISTAKE 2: MANY PEOPLE NOCEBO THEMSELVES WHEN GOING ON A DIET⁃ MISTAKE 3: MANY ARE MORE MENTALLY RESTRICTED FROM A MINDSET PERSPECTIVE THAN THEY ARE RESTRICTED FROM AN ENERGY DEFICIT PERSPECTIVE⁃ DIETING CAN OFTEN BE A MENTAL BATTLE ALTHOUGH IT DOESNT HAVE A DIRECT EFFECT ON MENTALITY⁃ DOES WEIGHT LOSS IMPACT PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS?⁃ RESEARCH ON HOW BEING IN A DEFICIT AFFECTS COGNITION⁃ MISTAKE 3: YOUR NEGATIVE MINDSET CAN RESULT IN A SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com
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Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 29min

PROTEIN MYTHS & MISTAKES WITH MIKKI WILLIDEN PHD: FIGHTING FRAGILITY NARRATIVES WITH FACTS | EP. 139

TOPICS COVERED:⁃ MYTH 1: HIGH PROTEIN DIETS LEAD TO FAT GAIN⁃ MYTH 2: HIGH PROTEIN DIETS INCREASE THE RISK OF INSULIN RESISTANCE⁃ MYTH 3: HIGH PROTEIN DIETS STIMULATE VASOMOTOR SYMPTOMS⁃ MYTH 4: YOU CAN ONLY DIGEST, ABSORB & USE 20-30 GRAMS OF PROTEIN PER MEAL⁃ MYTH 5: HIGH PROTEIN DIETS ARE HARMFUL TO KIDNEY HEALTH⁃ MYTH 6: HIGH PROTEIN DIETS ARE HARMFUL TO BONE HEALTH⁃ THE MOST COMMON MISTAKES MANY MAKE WITH THEIR PROTEIN INTAKE WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com Mikki’s IG Account:https://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden?igsh=eHJzNDk1NTU4cWJ1
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Nov 27, 2024 • 1h 7min

BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION MASTERCLASS WITH BFR RESEARCHER DR. NICK ROLNICK | EP. 138

TOPICS:⁃ WHAT IS BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION & WHAT’RE THE ORIGINS OF THIS APPROACH?⁃ WHAT IS THE PROPER WAY TO PERFORM BFR & HOW DOES IT WORK?⁃ HOW DOES LOW LOAD BFR TRAINING COMPARE TO HIGH LOAD TRADITIONAL TRAINING WHEN IT COMES TO MUSCLE GROWTH?⁃ THE BENEFITS OF BFR TRAINING⁃ PRACTICAL APPLICATION SECTION: HOW CAN THOSE LOOKING TO MAXIMIZE MUSCLE GROWTH INCORPORATE BFR INTO THEIR TRAINING PROGRAM?⁃ MYTHS RELATED TO BFR WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com Nick’s IG Account:https://www.instagram.com/thehpm?igsh=cGpiYTIxN2tzZTJq
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Nov 21, 2024 • 25min

STRATEGIES TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON & PREVENT WINTER WEIGHT GAIN | EP. 137

Discover effective strategies to prevent winter weight gain during the festive season. Explore eye-opening statistics about holiday weight trends. Learn actionable tactics like meal planning and mindful eating to enjoy celebrations without overindulging. The importance of approaching each holiday as a unique occasion and prioritizing meaningful events is emphasized. Additionally, practical tips such as pre-loading techniques and bringing healthy dishes can help you stay aligned with your wellness goals.
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Nov 14, 2024 • 34min

MINDSET SHIFTS THAT MAKE DIETING & LOSING FAT EASIER, MORE EFFICIENT & MORE ENJOYABLE | EP. 136

TOPICS COVERED ON EP. 136:⁃ WHY YOU NEED TO CONSIDER THE MENTAL SIDE OF DIETING TO ATTAIN YOUR BEST PHYSIQUE⁃ STOP THINKING YOU NEED TO DO THIS ALL ON YOUR OWN⁃ HIRE A NUTRITION PROFESSIONAL TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATION PROCESS⁃ WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’RE LACKING MOTIVATION⁃ RELY ON DISCIPLINE & FALL BACK ON YOUR HABITS RATHER THAN RELYING ON MOTIVATION & WILLPOWER⁃ CHASE CONSISTENCY & PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION⁃ CONSISTENT EFFORT IS THE CHEAT CODE TO GETTING LEAN & STAYING LEAN⁃ ACCEPT THAT PLATEAUS ARE APART OF THE PROCESS⁃ STOP EXPECTING LINEAR PROGRESS⁃ FOCUSING ON THE PROCESS WILL LEAD YOU TO BETTER RESULTS THAN FOCUSING ON THE OUTCOME⁃ REALIZE THAT FOR EVERY GOAL ATTAINED THERE WILL BE SACRIFICES THAT NEED TO BE MADE WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com
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Nov 7, 2024 • 1h 56min

SCOTT STEVENSON: TRAINING PRINCIPLES THAT WILL HELP YOU TRANSFORM YOUR BODY & LIFE: LESSONS LEARNED FROM BODYBUILDING | EP. 135

TOPICS:⁃ INTRO TO THE TOPIC⁃ WHY WE GOT INTO BODYBUILDING⁃ THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSONS WE’VE TAKEN AWAY FROM BODYBUILDING & HAVE APPLIED TO LIFE⁃ LESSON 1: THE IMPORTANCE OF GOAL SETTING⁃ LESSON 2: FIND YOUR WHY FOR PURSUING YOUR GOALS & LET IT BE YOUR ANCHOR THROUGH THE HIGHS & LOWS OF THIS JOURNEY⁃ LESSON 3: FOCUS ON BECOMING PROCESS ORIENTED & PATIENT RATHER THAN OBSESSING OVER THE OUTCOME⁃ LESSON 4: THE PRINCIPLE OF PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD APPLIES TO ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE, NOT JUST TRAINING: WE MUST CONTINUE CHALLENGING OURSELVES OVER TIME TO GROW⁃ LESSON 5: TESTING YOUR LIMITS IN THE GYM & TRAINING TO FAILURE SHOWS YOU HOW HARD YOU CAN PUSH & HOW FAR YOU CAN GO WHICH IS A QUALITY THAT CAN BE APPLIES TO OVERCOMING OBSTACLES OUTSIDE OF THE GYM WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME: Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com For Info on Brandon’s Coaching, Consultation & Mentorship Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

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