

Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast
Brandon DaCruz
The Chasing Clarity Health & Fitness Podcast aims to bridge the gap between complexity and clarity within the health and fitness space. Brandon and Jeff have a relatable synergy that allows them to go deep and wide on all topics related to nutrition, training, health, and fitness.
We will cover both information and application for anyone interested in improving their health, fitness, and body composition throughout our journey together and with you all.
Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/
Follow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblack
We will cover both information and application for anyone interested in improving their health, fitness, and body composition throughout our journey together and with you all.
Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/
Follow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblack
Episodes
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Jul 8, 2022 • 58min
EPISODE 13: LEVERAGING THE THERMIC EFFECT OF FOOD: HOW FOOD QUALITY, NUTRIENT TIMING, MEAL TIMING, INSULIN SENSITIVITY, AND BODY FAT LEVELS IMPACT TDEE
EPISODE 13
LEVERAGING THE THERMIC EFFECT OF FOOD: HOW FOOD QUALITY, NUTRIENT TIMING, MEAL TIMING, INSULIN SENSITIVITY, AND BODY FAT LEVELS IMPACT TDEE
WEEKLY CATCH UP
1. FACTORS THAT IMPACT TEF
2. HOW FOOD PROCESSING IMPACTS TEF. WHOLE FOODS VERSUS PROCESSED FOODS
3. HOW NUTRIENT AND MEAL TIMING IMPACTS TEF
4. THE IMPACT OF EATING BREAKFAST HAS ON YOUR TDEE
5. HOW INSULIN SENSITIVITY AND BODY FAT IMPACT TEF?
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Where to find us and engage with us :)
Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/
Follow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblack
Follow Ironhouse on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning
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Jul 1, 2022 • 1h 25min
EPISODE 12: ALL THINGS METABOLISM, PROTEIN OVERFEEDING AND DISTRIBUTION AND EVIDENCE BASED NUTRITION WITH ALAN ARAGON
EPISODE 12: ALL THINGS METABOLISM, PROTEIN OVERFEEDING, AND DISTRIBUTION
AND EVIDENCE-BASED NUTRITION WITH ALAN ARAGON
EPISODE INTRO FOR OUR GUEST ALAN ARAGON
WEEKLY CATCH UP
QUESTION TOPICS:
1. REASONS WHY PEOPLE HIT FAT LOSS PLATEAUS
2. DIET RESISTANCE/STARVATION MODE VERSUS MISREPORTING
3. ISSUES WITH PAPERS THAT PEOPLE USE TO REINFORCE THEIR BELIEF IN METABOLIC DAMAGE BEING REAL
4. PROTEIN OVERFEEDING
5. PROTEIN DISTRIBUTION
6. PROTEIN DOSE TO MAXIMIZE MPS
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify. If you all would share us too we would love it as it helps us a lot since we are grassroots gents at heart.
Where to find us and engage with us :)
Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/
Follow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblack
Follow Ironhouse on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning
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Jun 24, 2022 • 53min
EPISODE 11: HOW TO OPTIMIZE YOUR METABOLISM AND INCREASE YOUR TDEE THROUGH YOUR NUTRITION
EPISODE 11: HOW TO OPTIMIZE YOUR METABOLISM AND INCREASE YOUR TDEE THROUGH YOUR NUTRITION
Weekly recap
1. HOW EATING MORE INCREASES OUR TDEE Total daily energy expenditure AND METABOLISM
2. THE THERMIC EFFECT OF FEEDING AND HOW DIFFERENT MACROS IMPACT OUR TDEE
3. HOW PROTEIN IMPACTS RMR AND TDEE
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify. If you all would share us too we would love it as it helps us a lot since we are grassroots gents at heart.
Where to find us and engage with us :)
Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/
Follow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblack
Follow Ironhouse on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning
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Jun 17, 2022 • 1h 2min
EPISODE 10: THE SCIENCE BEHIND WEIGHTED VESTS, 10,000 STEPS PER DAY, EXERCISE SNACKS, TREADMILL DESKS AND EXERCISE RESISTANCE
EPISODE 10: THE SCIENCE BEHIND WEIGHTED VESTS, 10,000 STEPS PER DAY, EXERCISE SNACKS, TREADMILL DESKS AND EXERCISE RESISTANCEWEEKLY CATCH UP
Q AND A
1. WHAT IS EXERCISE RESISTANCE? I HEARD YOU MENTION IT IN THE LAST PODCAST.
2. WHAT IF SOMEONE CANT GO FOR LONG WALKS THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THEIR WORK DAY?- I’m going to discuss exercise snacks- this is how I’m going to address your third question
3. HOW DID THE 10k STEP GOAL BECOME THE STANDARD? IS THERE RESEARCH BEHIND IT?
4. WHY WEAR A WEIGHTED VEST?
5. TREADMILL DESKS
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify. If you all would share us too we would love it as it helps us a lot since we are grassroots gents at heart.
Where to find us and engage with us :)
Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/
Follow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblack
Follow Ironhouse on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning
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Jun 10, 2022 • 1h 1min
EPISODE 9: ALL-INCLUSIVE GUIDE TO NEAT
EPISODE 9: ALL-INCLUSIVE GUIDE TO NEAT
HOW TO INCREASE NEAT TO MAINTAIN A LEAN PHYSIQUE
1. THE BENEFITS OF INCREASING NEAT
2. HOW TO INCREASE YOUR NEAT
3. OUR FAVORITE WAYS OF INCREASING NEAT
SIMPLE WAYS TO INCREASE ENERGY EXPENDITURE DURING YOUR WORKDAY
4. SIMPLE WAYS TO INCREASE ENERGY EXPENDITURE DURING YOUR WORKDAY
5. DRAWBACKS OF HAVING LOW NEAT LEVELS
6. THE BENEFITS OF SITTING LESS
NEXT WEEK Q&A BASED ON THIS EPISODE:
Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify. If you all would share us too we would love it as it helps us a lot since we are grassroots gents at heart.
Where to find us and engage with us :)
Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/
Follow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblack
Follow Ironhouse on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning
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Jun 1, 2022 • 1h 1min
EPISODE 8 HOW TO INCREASE YOUR TDEE THROUGH NEAT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
This podcast episode discusses the importance of NEAT and physical activity in increasing TDEE and energy expenditure. They cover topics such as the impact of NEAT on energy expenditure, differences in NEAT between individuals, and how physical activity increases TDEE. They also touch on the importance of critical thinking in supplementation and strategies for increasing physical activity for sedentary jobs.

May 27, 2022 • 1h 11min
TITLE: EPISODE 7: HOW TRAINING AND BUILDING MUSCLE INCREASES YOUR METABOLISM AND TDEE
The podcast discusses increasing metabolism through training and muscle building, addressing common misconceptions about metabolism and emphasizing the importance of building muscle and maintaining an active lifestyle. It also explores the impact of supplementation and different types of training on resting metabolic rate. The hosts discuss managing inflammation during training, utilizing activity trackers for better habits, and express gratitude to the listeners.

May 20, 2022 • 1h 1min
CHASING CLARITY EPISODE 6 TITLE: WHAT "METABOLISM" REALLY MEANS
CHASING CLARITY EPISODE 6
TITLE: WHAT "METABOLISM" REALLY MEANS
TOPICS
1. WHAT MOST PEOPLE THINK METABOLISM IS COMPARED TO WHAT IT REALLY IS
2. WHAT YOUR METABOLISM ENCOMPASSES AND MEASURES
3. FOUR COMPONENTS OF METABOLISM
4. BREAKDOWN OF EACH COMPONENT: 1. BMR 2. TEF 3. NEAT 4. EAT
5. DIFFERENCES IN THE CALORIES WE BURN PER DAY
6. DIFFERENCES IN METABOLIC RATE BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS
7. DIFFERENCES IN NEAT BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS
Where to find us and engage with us :)
Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/
Follow Jeff on IG: https://www/instagram.com/jeffunbreakableblack
Follow Ironhouse on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ironhousestrengthconditioning
Follow Relentless Forever on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/relentless.forever/

May 13, 2022 • 1h 14min
EPISODE 5: PRIMER PHASES, MOST EFFECTIVE HUNGER HACKS, FOOD QUALITY VS FOOD QUANTITY, NUTRITIONAL PERIODIZATION, MICROS VS MACROS, IRON OVERLOAD AND COPPER BENEFITS
Laurin Conlin, a participant in research involving calorie levels, joins the hosts in a Q&A. They discuss topics such as the primer phase in fat loss, strategies for managing hunger during a diet, reducing iron and adding copper for health benefits, caution in content posting, nutritional periodization, and the importance of quality over quantity in nutrition.

May 6, 2022 • 1h 20min
EPISODE 4: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE RESEARCH LAB AND THE REAL WORLD WITH LAURIN CONLIN
EPISODE 4: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE RESEARCH LAB AND THE REAL WORLD WITH LAURIN CONLIN
TOPICS:
WEEKLY UPDATE
INTRO TO OUR FIRST GUEST: LAURIN CONLIN, OWNER OF LOCOFIT
FOLLOW UP QUESTION FROM THE AUDIENCE ON THE ACCURACY OF ACTIVITY TRACKER FROM LAST WEEK’S EPISODE
INTRO TO TOPIC: IF YOU GO LOOKING IN THE RESEARCH YOU SEE A LOT OF WAYS TO MEASURE METABOLIC RATE. FROM DEXA MACHINES TO MATHEMATICAL EQUATIONS, THEN IN THE REAL WORLD WE HAVE DEVICES THAT SUPPOSEDLY LET YOU KNOW YOUR METABOLIC RATE TO NAME A FEW EX: LUMEN, BUT HOW DOES IT PLAY OUT IN RESEARCH AND THE REAL WORLD?
HOW DO YOU MEASURE METABOLIC RATE AND DETERMINE MAINTENANCE CALORIES IN RESEARCH?
HOW DO YOU DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY WHEN SETTING UP YOUR OWN CLIENTS’
HOW THE RESEARCH PLAYS OUT IN THE REAL WORLD?
WHAT DID THE RESEARCH PROGRAMS THAT LAURIN CONLIN WAS A PART OF DO TO UNDERSTAND RESTING METABOLIC RATE AND BASAL METABOLIC RATE?
WHAT DID THE RESEARCH LAURIN WAS A PART OF SHOW? HOW LONG WAS THE STUDY? HOW MANY PARTICIPATED?
DO YOU THINK THAT THE WORD “DAMAGE” IS THROWN AROUND TOO MUCH?
IF YOU COULD DO YOUR OWN STUDY LAURIN, WHAT WOULD YOU DO DIFFERENTLY? FOR EXAMPLE: HOW WOULD YOU DETERMINE BMR AND ACTIVITY? WHAT OTHER FACTORS WOULD YOU CONSIDER?
WHAT DO YOU WISH WOULD CHANGE ABOUT OUR INDUSTRY BASED ON YOUR YEARS IN IT?
WHERE CAN OUR AUDIENCE FIND YOU?
Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/
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