The Beauty and The Geek

Dr. Mark Haub is currently a professor at Kansas State University. He has a Bachelors in Psychology from Fort Hays State University, as well as a Masters in Exercise Science. He also holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Kansas. Dr. Haub has researched many interesting nutrition-related topics, such as sodium bicarbonate and sodium citrate in sports performance, as well as high-fat diets vs high-carbohydrate diets in endurance athletes. The list goes on. For those of you that have been in the nutrition-evidence space for the past decade, you may recognize Dr. Haub from his 2010 claim to fame as the "Twinkie Diet Professor." This all came about during his teachings of energy balance at Kansas State University. Not only was Dr. Haub working a stressful job as a college professor, he was also a husband and father to a young toddler. At the time, he was the heaviest he had ever weighed in his life, so in an effort to lose weight, Dr. Haub undertook a 10-week weight loss diet to demonstrate to his students the concept of energy balance. To spice things up a little, in order to debunk the 2010 USA Nutrition Guidelines—which stated that all solid fats and refined carbohydrates were obesogenic—he included a range of processed foods high in refined sugars and saturated fats. Dr. Haub shares these findings with us today, along with a host of other interesting topics! Don’t forget to leave us a review if you are enjoying these podcast episodes!   You can find Dr. Haub on Twitter @Haub_KSU   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro. Dr. Fundaro holds a PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, where her research specifically focused on the gut microbiome. She spent a few years as an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and also as a coach for Renaissance Periodization. Now she works full-time running her own company, Vitamin PhD Nutrition. In this episode, we discuss the gut microbiome, gut health issues like IBS, flexible dieting, and intuitive eating. We also discuss the anti-diet movement and where she stands on it as well as HAES (health at every size).   You can find Dr. Fundaro on Instagram @vitaminphd, her website, https://vitaminphdnutrition.com, and you can find out more about the Bridging the Gap with Comprehensive Coaching series at https://btgcomprehensivecoaching.com   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Ethan Weiss. Dr. Weiss is a cardiologist at UCSF and recently made headlines for a large intermittent fasting study that he was involved in called the 'TREAT Study.' The study was unique in terms of the number of participants, duration, and number of biomarkers examined in a TRF (time-restricted feeding) vs. non-TRF study. Dr. Weiss' hypothesis was that the TRF group would see better results than the non-TRF group over the 12-week study. He talks about how he believed this due to his background in using TRF for himself to lose weight and when the results came out that TRF was NOT superior in the TREAT study, he was surprised. In fact, the study suggested there may have been some negatives with the TRF group that has made Dr. Weiss re-think his position with regard to TRF. We talk about the results of the study, the limitations, and his interpretation of the data. We also discuss how the media has taken some of the results completely out of context. If you've been curious about TRF, this is an episode that will be sure to pique your curiosity.    You can find Dr. Weiss on Twitter @ethanjweiss   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Alan Levinovitz. Dr. Levinovitz is an associate professor of religious studies at James Madison University. His work looks into the relationship between religion, science, and literature. His best-selling book "Natural: How Faith in Nature's Goodness Leads to Harmful Fads, Unjust Laws, and Flawed Science" takes a deep dive into our obsession with what is 'natural' and questions the very fundamental understanding of what IS, in fact, natural. We discuss naturalism as it relates to nutritional fads, nutrition tribes, and the parallels between religion and nutrition tribalism. This isn't our typical episode, but we think you will have a much better understanding of WHY people can descend into cognitive dissonance and the dangers of groupthink after listening.   You can find Alan on Twitter @alanlevinovitz and on his website, https://www.alanlevinovitz.com   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

What an amazing episode this is. This week we interview Hollywood actor, Ethan Suplee. You may recognize him from the popular TV series "My Name Is Earl," along with movies such as "American History X," "Remember the Titans," "Cold Mountain," and many more. Not only do we discuss Ethan's career as an actor, but we also hear about his struggles with weight—where, at several points throughout his career, he reached a bodyweight of over 500lbs! We talk about how Ethan's recent efforts enabled him to turn his life around, as well as the many strategies and tools he used to get to where he is today.   You can find Ethan on Instagram @ethansuplee and check out his podcast, American Glutton, at https://www.americanglutton.net   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this week's episode, we chat with Australian health and fitness coach Mark Carroll and his incredibly beautiful, highly-talented girlfriend, Lauren Simpson.  This episode was recorded back in 2019, so you’ll notice some of the events we discuss have already passed. That said, we both found it interesting to listen back to this and observe the mindset of a professional bikini athlete like Lauren when she is faced with a big competition like WBFF Worlds.  We talk to the pair about a range of subjects, most notably how they both met and went on to do great things in the fitness industry, as well as many of their future business plans. We also speak first-hand to Mark about his ongoing struggles with mental health and how he has managed to work through it and go on to build a successful business. This is an episode not to be missed, everyone. We know you are going to enjoy it!   You can find Lauren and Mark on Instagram @laurensimpson and @coachmarkcarroll as well as their websites, https://laurensimpsonfitness.com and https://coachmarkcarroll.com   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

Today's episode is another Q&A from our listeners. Some of the topics covered in this one are related to contest prep and weight loss—specifically dealing with extreme hunger and strategies to overcome binge eating. We also discuss strength-based training (low reps at heavy loads) and whether or not this makes you "bulky." We talk about weight belts and lifting accessories, what exercises they are useful for, and what we recommend for training. If you would like to ask a question for future podcast Q&A episodes, you can do so by heading over to our Instagram page @beautyandthegeekpod and sending us a direct message. We hope you enjoy this week's episode!   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

Zach Rocheleau is a good friend of ours who is not only a whole lot of fun to be around—in fact, we recently brought him along on a trip to Australia—but he also embodies positivity when it comes to enjoying food.  Zach is most known for his recipe creation, with several macro-friendly recipe books. More recently, Zach launched his own food product range "Protein Cookie Butter," along with some fun & novel flavored protein powders, and has really taken the concept of flexible dieting to the next level!  In this week's podcast, we discussed some pretty heavy topics from Zach's youth and how this helped propel him forward to a highly successful career in food & fitness.   You can find Zach on Instagram @theflexibledietinglifestyle and at his website, flexibledietinglifestyle.com   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, Holly and Layne speak with Dr. Jake Linardon, a research fellow and psychology lecturer at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia (Holly's alma mater). Dr. Linardon's research focuses on eating disorders with a specific focus on binge eating disorder (BED). BED is a disorder that is quite common in the fitness industry and binge eating is something that many people in general struggle with. In this episode, Holly and Layne speak with Dr. Linardon about how to break binge eating.   You can find Jake on Instagram @break.binge.eating and at his website, breakbingeeating.com   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, we interview possibly the strongest pound for pound couple in the world, Hayden Bowe and Stefi Cohen. They have both achieved great success in powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting, but they are also well-educated entrepreneurs who have great insight on many different topics. We sat down and had beers with them and asked them a few questions. You’re going to love this show.   You can find Stefi on Instagram @steficohen, Hayden @hayden.bowe, & everything Hybrid @hybridperformancemethod   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.