#372 Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple - Debunking Hormone Balancing, Menopausal Myths, and Women’s Training Misinformation
Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple is garnering a lot of attention for her excellent myth busting media. Lauren joins to share:-Why “balancing hormones” is nonsense-If there’s any evidence to support general training prescriptions around women’s cycles-Do weighted vests help with bone mineral density -Can we “build” bone health as we age-Why we are seeing a lot of questionable or outright bad information on popular wellness podcasts-Why there’s been an explosion in bad information about menopause-Do women lose muscle when training fasted-Clearing up misconceptions about cortisol -And much, much, more00:53 Debunking Hormone Balancing Myths02:08 Impact of Lifestyle on Hormones07:28 Menstrual Cycle and Training Myths22:05 Fasted Training and Muscle Loss27:50 Complexity in Fitness Narratives28:39 Navigating Menopause: The Perfect Storm31:06 Menopause Misinformation: A Growing Concern32:35 Debunking the Weighted Vest Myth41:15 Effective Strategies for Bone Health44:49 The Importance of Consistency in Physical ActivityI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.
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#371 Dr. Spencer Nadolsky - Food Noise, GLP-1 Drugs, and Why Obesity Is So Prevalent
Dr Spencer Nadolsky is an industry leading obesity physician who joins me to cut through the noise and confusion about:-Why obesity is so prevalent-Food Noise-GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic-GLP-1 medication effects on addiction -Debunking misinformation about LDL cholesterol risks-Can we influence the distribution of body fat?-What is Lipidema (hint - the fibrous lower body fat like tissue some women struggle with)-Why some people have different metabolic rates-Debunking common misconceptions about doctors, including incentives around prescribing medication-And much more00:40 The Genetics vs. Environment Debate on Obesity02:26 Appetite Dysregulation and GLP-1 Medications05:47 Food Marketing and Ultra-Processed Foods08:53 The Controversy Around GLP-1 Agonists09:45 Weight Bias and Obesity Stigma12:11 The Future of GLP-1 Medications16:48 Metabolic Health and Obesity22:37 Genetics and Fat Distribution25:16 Health Risks Associated with Obesity27:55 Understanding LDL Cholesterol and Its Risks29:00 Thresholds for LDL Cholesterol Levels30:24 Personal Experience with Lipid-Lowering Drugs31:47 Introduction to Lipedema32:25 Challenges in Treating Lipedema36:12 Misconceptions and Stigma Around Lipedema39:50 Debunking Myths About Doctors and Pharmaceuticals45:46 Metabolic Rates and ObesityI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.
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#370 Pat Basil - How To Train To Improve Consistency, Strength, Power, and Explosiveness
Pat Basil is a CSCS with a Masters Degree in Exercise Science and an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology, a great combo for knowing how to merge the training prescription with the relationship and mindset to get people to act and change. Pat joins me to share his thoughts on:-How to create the sweet spot of training stimulus to create adaptation-Why you can make great progress with more consistency and less total work-Why focusing on keeping the streak alive helps-Why he doesn’t care if you get bored and why changing up your training every 4 weeks is a bad idea-What is rate of force development, why it matters, and how we can train it-Why training power and explosiveness is important for everyone-Plyometrics, jumping, the difference between them, and what really matters-And much more01:15 Training Intensity and Stimulus03:58 Misconceptions in Fitness Media06:26 Consistency and Effective Training13:21 Psychological Barriers in Training22:24 Rate of Force Development26:24 Handling Everyday Physical Tasks27:07 Training for Functional Strength30:27 Understanding Plyometrics34:28 Programming Plyometric Exercises40:10 Tools and Techniques for Explosive Training44:30 Staying Active and Enjoying ExerciseI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.
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#369 Chris Powell - Navigating Significant Weight Loss
Chris Powell is a lot more than just the host of the ABC Series Extreme Weight Loss (Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition). Chris is a highly educated, evidence based, and deeply empathic coach who works with people struggling with significant weight loss. Chris shares:-The biggest mistakes people make when trying to lose weight-Helping people change their beliefs about what they can accomplish-Could a show like his even be made in today’s landscape?-What conditions and behaviours were necessary for people to keep the weight off that they lost-The risks vs the rewards of significant fat loss-Some of the negative aspects of social media attention and if he would go back and keep the genie in the bottle of the fame from his show-How the show and his work has positively changed lives, told stories, and inspired people to change-The importance of keeping promises to yourself-Some dangers of social media attention, the people who don’t understand boundaries, and problems with sharing kids on your social media-And much more00:26 Mainstream Media and Fitness Industry04:20 Biggest Mistakes in Weight Loss10:27 Psychological Barriers to Weight Loss12:38 The Role of Identity in Transformation18:15 Extreme Weight Loss Shows: Could They Exist Today?23:46 Maintaining Weight Loss: Key Factors32:02 Risks of Rapid Weight Loss34:01 The Importance of Muscle Maintenance34:24 Guest Introductions and Upcoming Episodes35:21 Concerns with Rapid Weight Loss37:21 Psychological Aspects of Weight Loss39:12 The Role of Accountability in Weight Loss43:27 Navigating Public Attention and Social Media53:52 Parental Influence on Children's Body ImageI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use Code ANDREW for extended free trial of MacrosFirst Premium https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.
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#368 Dr. Sean Pastuch - How to Change Your Narrative About Your Pain
Dr Sean Pastuch is an industry leader in helping people not accept a life limited by pain, but getting people back to doing what they love. In this episode Sean shares:-His insights into why we don’t need to accept pain as part of life-Thoughts on how to change our story about pain-How to get back to doing things we love in life-How our relationships affect our experience of pain-Insights on recognizing and changing our rigid identity around what we can or can’t do-4 steps to becoming a high performer in life-Why not trusting yourself to follow through can be damaging-And much more01:22 Discussing Pain Management02:21 The Impact of Pain on Life04:24 Challenging Pain Narratives06:21 Active Life's Approach to Pain07:27 Personal Stories and Examples15:56 Understanding Pain and Its Signals26:00 The Role of Environment and Relationships29:17 Identity and Flexibility31:13 The Comfort of Identity and Fear of Failure32:11 Sports Analogies: Performance Under Pressure34:29 The Pressure Drill: Building Mental Toughness38:27 The Four Steps to Becoming a High Performer41:11 The Importance of Keeping Promises to Yourself53:16 Setting Boundaries and Saying No53:45 Opportunities with Active LifeI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use Code ANDREW for extended free trial of MacrosFirst Premium https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.
The Lift Free and Diet Hard Podcast dives deep into the science and practice of living a strong, healthy, and intentional life. Hosted by Andrew Coates, the show brings together inspiring guests to share insights, stories, and practical advice that empower listeners to build confidence, make informed choices, and stay resilient in their fitness and wellness journeys. Every episode encourages thoughtful exploration of what it means to lift free, diet hard, and live fully.
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