In Moderation
In Moderation is a health and fitness podcast hosted by Rob Lapham and Liam Layton. Rob brings expertise in exercise science, while Liam focuses on nutrition and a balanced approach to wellness. Together, they provide practical advice on topics like calories, metabolism, and weight loss, aiming to help listeners live healthier lives without extreme measures.
Episodes
Perimenopause, Explained Without The Fluff
A hormone shift can masquerade as a heart problem, an anxiety spiral, a sleep disorder, or just “getting older,” and that confusion is exactly why we wanted this conversation. We’re joined by Snoot, a Vancouver-based VTuber with a sharp brain for data and a talent for making uncomfortable topics feel talkable, and we get brutally honest about perimenopause and menopause symptoms that most people n
We Try To Make It Dumber And Weirder
We take a hard left into news and politics, using Canada’s EU chatter as a springboard to trade lanes, travel freedoms, and why U.S. policy choices can feel like they’re powered by ego and spite instead of outcomes. We also get into PFAS forever chemicals and environmental rollbacks, not as a textbook explanation but as a gut-check conversation about incentives, misinformation, and how fear sells
The Fitness Industry’s Anger Problem
The fitness internet has a weird addiction to cruelty, and it’s messing with people who are genuinely trying to get healthier. We sit down with coach and creator James Coppola to talk about the “concern trolling” DMs, the hate comments that don’t even make sense, and why performative outrage online isn’t the same thing as punching down. We also get honest about the difference between being blunt a
Rocky XVI - Peaches Gets Creamed
If you’ve ever argued with friends about “how many sequels” a franchise really has, you already know the problem: counting is easy, defining is hard. We start with movie math and quickly realize the only way to make the question interesting is to set rules. No reboots, no recasts that reset the timeline, and no loosely connected “brand” entries. We’re chasing direct sequels with continuity, where
Emotional Eating Explained
I tried recreating my old McDonald’s order from my heaviest days and the number was wild: roughly 5,000 calories in what used to feel like a “normal” day of eating. But the most important part wasn’t the calorie math or the fast food breakdown. It was the reason I always bought two of everything: a real, irrational fear that I’d run out of food and the comfort would end. That’s emotional eating in
This Is Not The Greatest Podcast In The World, This Is Just A Tribute
Last week’s show was “the greatest podcasting that’s ever been,” and you definitely missed it, so we decided to do the only reasonable thing: make a tribute and then immediately derail it. What starts as a joke about exclusivity turns into a full-on philosophy of “equal inopportunity” where nobody gets in, everyone is equally rejected, and reclusivity becomes a lifestyle choice we pretend is a mov
Consistency Beats Perfect
A DeLorean window that opens like a prison food slot somehow turns into one of the most honest conversations we’ve had about sustainable weight loss, running, and what actually keeps you going when motivation disappears. We’re joined by Tracy, one of Mike’s students, who shares how she’s down around 70 pounds, recently got certified as a running coach, and is training for a half marathon after dea
Poop Lettuce And Shopping For A DeLorean
People are getting sick, the internet is panicking, and somehow we end up arguing about whether “poop lettuce” can put out a fire. We start with the Cyclospora outbreak chatter and the uncomfortable truth about food safety: outbreaks are real, tracing contamination is slow, and a single headline like “false positive” doesn’t magically erase risk. If you care about public health, FDA oversight, sup
How To Eat More Beans Without Hating It
Beans are cheap, filling, and weirdly controversial, and that’s exactly why we wanted bean.supporter on the show. She’s a bean recipe developer who’s built a whole online identity around getting more people to eat legumes, not by selling perfection, but by telling the truth about what works. We talk about how beans helped her through real-life health issues, why a 30-day only-beans challenge spark
Alone In My Childhood Bedroom
You ever hit that point where you don’t want productivity, progress, or another plan you just want sleep? We’re in that place tonight, and we say the quiet parts out loud: the exhaustion after an emotional week, the loneliness that shows up when family leaves, and the weird way your brain starts rummaging through childhood memories like it’s searching for proof you used to feel safe. We walk throu
Laughing At Food Fear
Fear sells faster than facts, and nutrition misinformation knows it. We start this one in near-whisper mode and immediately slide into the kind of internet chaos that makes health grifters thrive: vague “toxic ingredient” warnings, anxiety-driven shopping, and the constant hunt for something to blame. We talk about why that fear-based marketing works so well, how it shows up in fitness influencer
I Refuse To Be A Fitness Influencer
The fitness internet is getting louder, meaner, and weirder, and it’s exhausting. Today Mike flies solo and says the quiet part out loud: platforms don’t reward the most helpful coach, they reward the most shareable fear. If your feed is full of seed oil panic, sunscreen paranoia, “miracle” peptides, and comment-section cruelty, you’re not imagining the shift.We talk through what that does to real
You Will Not Outsmart Your Diet With More Gym Time
You can train hard, sweat daily, and still feel stuck, and the frustrating part is you might be doing everything “right” except the one lever that moves the fastest: nutrition. We sit down with Jackson Jen, tech builder and entrepreneur (yes, including Cameo), to unpack the turning point that took him from “lifting with no results” to visible abs in months, without changing the workout plan. The c
We Somehow Turn A Vasectomy Into Duct Tape DeLoreans
A vasectomy is supposed to be simple. So why does it sometimes turn into ice packs, nausea, and that unmistakable “my body is rejecting this” feeling? We get candid about what the snip can feel like in real life, including the vasovagal reaction some people get with blood, needles, and certain sensations. It’s funny, but it’s also practical: what to expect, what’s normal, and why it can still be 1
Autism And Dating Without The Script
“Meh” can be the most honest answer you give all week, and we start there, with a messy check in that turns into a surprisingly practical talk about mental health. We unpack why you cannot eliminate grief, stress, or depression, and why the real win is shortening the turnaround time, building habits that help you come back faster, and remembering to text the people you love before things get heavy
Coffee Nerds Unite
Ring lights make us irrationally angry, and somehow that turns into a full-blown deep dive on coffee science, coffee myths, and why the internet can’t stop being weird about both. We’re joined by Han (Son Of Han Coffee), and what starts as a sponsor shout-out quickly becomes the kind of practical coffee talk we wish more people had: how roast level changes flavor, why “I hate coffee” often means “
Stop Trying To Be Liked And Start Being Yourself
We start with a dumb question that turns into a real one: what happens when you stop trying to be impressive and just become yourself, fully and loudly? Between the bean jokes, the made-up “wordologist” vocabulary, and a quick detour through conspiracies, our guest Gyrodactyl (Garrett) lays out a simple personal development framework that actually sticks: if something about you bothers you, either
The Long Game
A 155-pound weight loss doesn’t happen because you “finally got disciplined.” It happens when you build a system you can live with on your worst Tuesday, not your best Monday. We sit down with our friend Nolan Taylor (briefly rebranded as Nolan DeLorean) to talk through the unglamorous, repeatable steps that took him from nearly 400 pounds to the low 200s and into a new phase of chasing performanc
Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Please Come On The Podcast
A ring light complaint turns into a surprisingly honest question: are people listening to podcasts for the ideas, or watching for the performance? We kick things off by messing with each other about audio vs YouTube, then swap real podcast recommendations, from Conan-style comedy interviews to darker history shows that dig into what you never learned in school. It’s light, it’s unserious, and it’s
The Drug League
One random bump on your body can turn into a full mental spiral, and we start right there: the weird mix of health anxiety, gallows humor, and the reality that American healthcare costs can feel like a coin flip. When the “best plan” is comparing lumps and hoping you don’t need a GoFundMe for medical bills, it says a lot about the system and about what we’ve normalized. We also poke at how politic
What If Masculinity Looked Like Care
The internet can watch two people eat the same thing and hand out two completely different verdicts. One gets “icon” and “girl dinner.” The other gets called disgusting, lazy, and doomed. We start there, with the weird psychology of viral eating content, the shame spiral it can trigger, and why a donut and matcha can somehow become a public trial when the person holding it is overweight.Then we br
Mike Gives You A Plan?!
I hit record while sick, sleep-deprived, and filling in solo, and it turned into the most honest lesson I’ve learned about sustainable weight loss and mental health: slowing down is not the same as stopping. A ruptured eardrum forced me to lower my usual walking pad pace, and that tiny choice became proof of growth. Years ago I would have called that “giving up” and punished myself harder. Today i
Rob Is Left On His Own, Again
Recording alone wasn’t the plan, but it turned into a blunt, honest talk about the one thing that explains almost every skill I’ve picked up: repetition. If you’ve ever watched someone play guitar, code smoothly, build things with their hands, or look “naturally good” outdoors and thought you were missing some secret, I lay out what it actually looks like from the inside. It’s awkward reps, slow p
A Beginner Guide To Home Workouts And DeLoreans
Your fitness plan doesn’t need a gym membership, a $300 pair of shoes, or a spreadsheet that makes you hate your life. We start with chaos and then get real about the problem most people actually face: not knowing where to begin, feeling intimidated, and assuming it has to be intense to “count.” We walk through a simple home workout routine that works for beginners, including how to start with jus
Stop Overthinking Food
You’re not failing at healthy eating, you’re drowning in overcomplicated advice.We sit down with Danny Dino Milk, a creator who lost 120 pounds and kept it off with a refreshingly realistic approach to food. No “perfect” meal plans, no purity rules, no pretending life is a constant Sunday meal prep. We talk about the meals that actually show up in her day to day, like yogurt bowls, high-fiber brea
A Pediatric Sleep Doctor On Baby Sleep Tech And Adult Sleep Truths
A baby that won’t sleep can break a whole household. An adult who “sleeps” but still feels wrecked can lose years to brain fog. We get into both, starting with a Duke physician who lives at the intersection of sleep science and real-life chaos: Sue J. Consagra, MD, child neurologist and pediatric sleep specialist, also known online as That Sleep Doc.We talk through the Lullaby smart crib mattress,
We Watch Wellness Clips So You Do Not Have To
A chiropractor blames your earrings for draining your gallbladder. A biohacker says nicotine is a productivity upgrade and a cigarette beats a McDonald’s salad. Then we hit the deep end: urine therapy “studies,” aged urine enemas sold as stem cell therapy, yoni steaming as hormone healing, detox wrap services that look like garbage bags, and the evergreen classic of butthole sunning. It’s funny un
From Dry Chicken To Smart Bulking: A Coach’s Playbook For Eating More And Growing Better
What if the real bulking battle isn’t in the gym but on your plate? We sit down with Quincy, a straight-talking bodybuilding coach, to tackle the one problem almost no one expects when they decide to “get big”: actually finishing the food. From dry chicken horror stories to smart cooking tweaks that make every bite easier, we get practical about palatability, moisture, and flavor so your meals hel
Jacob Foods Banned?!
What happens when you tell people to eat more fiber and your livelihood disappears overnight? We sit down with Jacob—creator of The Soy Boy Chronicles—to unpack how a fast-growing nutrition page was twice banned under “terrorism,” why appeals hit a wall, and what it reveals about platform power in the creator economy. From AI misfires to coordinated report brigades, we trace the mechanics that can
From 700 Pounds To Jogging With Huskies: A Candid Look At Bariatric Life & Reality TV
A doctor once asked Amber, at 22 years old, if she wanted to talk to hospice. That gut-punch became a pivot point—not into a fairytale, but into a decade of clear-eyed choices, bariatric surgery, and a long arc of sustainable change. We invited Amber to tell the truth behind the cameras, the clinic, and the countless meals that followed.We walk through what most shows skip: how casting really work
Cottage Cheese To Body Image: Fitness, Insecurities, And Finding Balance with Alex Allen
What if the internet’s obsession with faces is wrecking our relationship with health? We crack open looks maxing, the “sharp jawline at any cost” trend, and zoom out to see the real drivers of progress: sleep, stress, hormones, and habits you can actually live with. With returning guest and coach Alex Allen, we cut through the noise around cottage cheese hype, bodybuilding’s peak-week fantasy, and
We Set The Record For Most Topics In A Single Episode
A joke about “fighting bears” turns into something real: how much of life gets traded away chasing better stories, tighter routines, and shinier promises. We open with the viral “bleed-out spot” aesthetic and use it as a lens for longevity culture, where anti-aging hacks, young plasma myths, and sterile living rooms collide with a simple question—if you add years at the cost of living them, what e
1-on-1 with Rob: Solo, Honest, And Still Trying
Raw honesty can sound louder than any guest panel, and today it fills the room. I open up about running solo, why Liam’s juggling parent life, how Mike’s been stepping up behind the scenes, and the personal storm that’s been brewing—family hospital runs, money stress, and a friendship I wish I handled better. The heart of it, though, is a tour through social anxiety and depression without the glos
We Trace A Century Of Nutrition Advice And Ask Why The Pyramid Still Haunts The Internet
The internet loves to dunk on the Food Pyramid, but the real story of nutrition guidance is stranger, older, and way more practical than a viral meme. We start at the beginning—the Farmer’s Bulletin and wartime “Basic Seven”—to show how scarcity, highways, and changing supply shaped what Americans were told to eat. Then we follow the guidance as it morphs into the Basic Four, the 1980s Food Wheel,
How A Community Dietitian Fights Misinformation And Builds Better Plates
The jokes start with NASA tracksuits, but the conversation lands where most of us actually live: tight budgets, limited time, picky kids, and a million loud opinions about what “healthy” should look like. We sit down with Brittany, a registered dietitian working in population health, to unpack how real nutrition care gets done when the barriers are financial, linguistic, and logistical—not theoret
New Year, Same Chaos, Smarter Goals
Ever feel like January dares you to set a giant goal you’ll abandon by the second week? We flip that script with a smarter, kinder approach: monthly goals, clear boundaries, and systems that respect your energy instead of punishing it. Along the way, we riff on time-zone chaos, a viral Brooklyn Bridge “fireworks” hoax, and a running DeLorean bit that somehow keeps steering us back to sustainable c
Fitness After 50 With Mike Pridgen's Parents!
Imagine trading one focused hour for twenty-three hours of feeling better. That’s the deal we explore as we get real about staying fit after 50, navigating creeping weight gain, and finding motivation that lasts longer than a New Year’s resolution. With Mike’s parents joining the conversation, we dig into how consistency beats intensity, why shared workouts become anchors, and how mental health be
We Explore How Lifting Big Rocks Collides With Gender, Equity, And Community
What happens when the world’s most delightfully impractical sport runs straight into the hardest questions about fairness and inclusion? We invited amateur strongman athlete and community mod Lola Phoenix to lift the lid on Atlas stones, log presses, and the culture that keeps people coming back for more. Along the way, we unpack a controversy shaking the strongman scene and sketch a better path f
Body Neutrality & Toxic Positivity: Annie Miao's Online Journey
What happens when the persona becomes the product? We sit down with creator and model Annie Miao to explore the strange, funny, and sometimes tender space where AI influencers, VTubers, and deepfakes collide with mental health, body image, and the business of being online. From cat ears to consent, we unpack why audiences follow people more than topics—and how that changes what “authentic” even me
From Eating Disorder To Advocate: Reclaiming Self Beyond Sport And Social Media
Ever tried to introduce yourself without saying what you do, where you’re from, or what you’ve achieved? That discomfort is the doorway we walk through with Sophia, a 23-year-old mental health creator, researcher, and former college athlete who left her team to pursue eating disorder recovery—and ended up rebuilding her identity from the inside out.We trace the messy middle: panic in fast-casual p
Thanksgiving Without Guilt
What if Thanksgiving didn’t come with a side of guilt? We dive into a saner way to handle the holiday table, where a single boundary—don’t leave the table sick—does more for your well-being than any frantic plan to “burn off” your meal the next day. Along the way, we get delightfully opinionated about dry turkey, mid stuffing, and the eternal debate over mashed potatoes, while keeping the focus on
From Gigantic Portions To Smart Choices: A Weight Loss Creator Shares What Works
The best diet isn’t a punishment; it’s a set of choices you’ll gladly repeat. We sit down with creator and coach Noah Tanner, who lost 110 pounds and kept it off for four years, to unpack the food swaps and mindset shifts that make weight loss feel doable in real life. No detoxes, no extremes—just practical switches, honest taste tests, and a big focus on fullness, flavor, and portion sanity.Noah
Green Light, Red Light, Real Science
What if the right light could turn down pain without turning your life upside down? We put red and green light therapy under a bright lens—no fluff, no fearmongering—to figure out what truly helps migraines, fibromyalgia, skin health, and recovery, and what’s just expensive mood lighting. With Avisha from Distilled Science, we dig into the physiology, the real-world dosing, and the mistakes that m
How Overhyped Protein, Online Bullying, And Kind Coaching Actually Shape Health
A walking pad hums, soda cans crack, and the jokes fly—but what sticks is a grounded approach to health that actually fits a full life. We hang out with Edin from Evidence Nutrition to unpack how he coaches everyday people and athletes without the noise: simpler plans, less moral panic around food, and real talk about what sustainable change looks like when you work a 9–5 and still want to perform
From Emotional Eating To Autonomy: Practical Tools For Lasting Weight Loss
What if the fastest way to stop bingeing is to stop banning foods? Coach Chris Terrell joins us to flip the script on weight loss by focusing on emotional eating, autonomy, and the basics that actually last. He works with people north of 300 pounds who feel written off, and his philosophy is refreshingly doable: master awareness and environment first, then let the numbers serve you—not rule you.We
From Binge Cycles To Better Choices: Food, Autonomy, And The Protein Hype
A car break-in, hospital runs, property drama, and a rogue robot vacuum set the stage for a conversation that swerves from comedy to clarity. Out of the chaos, we dig into why bingeing often isn’t about hunger at all—it’s about autonomy, guilt, and the relief of choosing something no one can take away. That honesty opens the door to a different strategy: feel-first eating that reduces guilt, turns
From DeLoreans to Deadlifts: Why Honesty Beats Hype in Fitness
We riff on moving mishaps, DeLorean-level jokes, and gummy bear lore, then settle into honest talk about Olympia culture, steroid disclosure, sustainable training, and why therapy complements the gym. Humor lightens the load while we push back on rage-bait fitness and champion skill-building over perfection.• statement furniture, moving chaos, and holiday flexes• host intros, posting habits, and b
Gratitude, One Thing at a Time
What if one small, honest thank-you could break a spiral? We go from laughing about chaotic days and dog-trashing-the-kitchen moments to a surprising mental reset that actually sticks: choose a single, concrete thing to be grateful for and repeat it through your day. David—known as Today I Am Grateful—opens up about hitting a wall, failing at the classic “write three gratitudes” advice, and discov
Tank Tolman From Viking Cosplay to Real-World Fitness
What if your workout felt like a quest instead of a chore? We sit down with creator and coach Tank Tolman to explore how fantasy, play, and small consistent steps can transform the way we approach health. From a childhood stacked with sports to a focused MMA chapter and a later ADHD diagnosis, Tank breaks down why brains like novelty, why light and playful sparring beats bravado, and how cosplay a
Mindful Eating in a Noisy World
Ever wonder why some people can leave half a cookie untouched while others can't stop thinking about it? That difference isn't just willpower—it's about the relationship we've built with food, and the good news is that relationship can change.Our conversation dives deep into the journey from disordered eating to food freedom. We explore how the "noise" around food—tho
Protein-Packed Strategies for Everyday Meals
Looking to maximize your protein intake without the confusion? We're flipping the script on how we measure nutritional value by examining protein content per calorie rather than by weight—giving you a practical framework for making smarter food choices.Egg whites emerge as the surprising champion with a whopping 22 grams of protein per 100 calories, essentially functioning as pure protein in
We're not approved and that's perfectly fine.
What happens when the hosts become the guests on their own 100th episode? A wildly entertaining journey through the unexpected origin story of In Moderation.Mike takes the hosting reins as Liam and Rob reflect on how their paths first crossed through videos debunking health misinformation (it always comes back to Bobby). From Liam's background in sleep medicine to Rob overcoming social anxiet
Food Minutes: How Your Diet Adds or Subtracts From Your Life
How long will that hot dog cost you? According to groundbreaking research from the University of Michigan, about 35 minutes of your life. But don't worry – that PB&J sandwich you love adds 36 minutes back!In this fascinating deep dive, we explore the surprising science behind how specific foods either add to or subtract from your lifespan. The findings challenge many common nutritional as
Interlude with Mike Pridgen - What You Really Need (And Don't Need) To Lose Weight
Ever feel like your wallet is getting skinnier faster than you are on your weight loss journey? Mike and Rob dive deep into the money pit of fitness marketing, exposing what you actually need to spend on—and what's just clever marketing.The duo tackles the premium pricing of products like Fairlife milk (spoiler: you're paying triple for just 4g more protein) and bust the myth that organi
In Moderation After Dark
Ever found yourself stuck at a rest stop, staring at rows of fast food options and wondering if there's any hope for your nutrition goals? Fear not! This episode tackles the eternal challenge of eating well while traveling.We dive deep into practical strategies anyone can use on the road. From the magic of pre-portioned nut packs to the underrated power of dried fruit (dried pears might just
Earwax, Cockroaches, and Other Things That Go Bump In Your Canal
Have you ever wondered why your ears hurt on airplanes, what causes that annoying ringing, or why Q-tips aren't actually recommended for cleaning your ears? Wonder no more! This episode features a professional audiologist (who happens to be a Twitch streamer known as Average Girl Games) diving deep into the fascinating world of ear health and hearing. From the intricate anatomy of our ears to
The Science Behind Autopsies: More Than Dead Bodies in Basements
Ever wondered what really happens when a forensic pathologist investigates death? Forget everything TV shows have taught you about dark basements and creepy examiners. The reality involves bright laboratories, extensive medical training, and meticulous scientific procedures designed to uncover truth.In this candid conversation, forensic autopsy technician Julia pulls back the curtain on a professi
When Your Coach Is Actually A Robot With A Six Pack
Ever wonder if your fitness coach is actually a sophisticated AI program pretending to be human? In this eye-opening conversation, we pull back the curtain on the growing problem of influencers using artificial intelligence to sell "personalized" fitness plans to hundreds or even thousands of clients simultaneously.Mike from "Mike Needs a Plan" joins us to share disturbing indu
Cheap Eats: From Struggle Meals to Survival Dinners
Ever wondered what people eat when money is tight or cooking enthusiasm is at an all-time low? This episode dives deep into the fascinating world of "struggle meals" - those budget-friendly dishes that keep us alive when times get tough.From the humble can of chili (which gets our highest rating, especially when topped with avocado) to questionably "budget-friendly" dishes that
Transforming America's Favorite Foods into Healthier Meals
The comfort foods we grew up with don't deserve their bad reputation. From cereal and hamburgers to mac and cheese and fried chicken, America's favorite dishes can actually be part of a balanced diet with some thoughtful modifications.Breakfast becomes a nutritional powerhouse when you add fresh fruit to cereal, use high-protein milk, or mix in fiber-rich options. Even the humble peanut
Money-Saving Grocery Hacks That Actually Work
With SNAP benefits facing cuts and grocery budgets tightening across America, our deep dive into money-saving grocery strategies couldn't be more timely. Armed with a Buzzfeed list of 35 budget grocery shopping tips, we evaluate each recommendation on a scale from 1-10, separating genuinely helpful advice from less practical suggestions.The standout strategies earning our highest ratings incl
From Fire Department to Fame: ScottyKFitness' Remarkable Path
Remember that mustache guy who made you spit out your coffee laughing about beef jerky and HOA disputes? Scotty K returns to the podcast where it all began, bringing us along for the wild ride his life has become since our last conversation.From quitting his firefighter job to reaching nearly 4 million TikTok followers in just over a year, Scotty's transformation has been nothing short of ext
Oops, All Chemicals! A Candid Chat About Health Influencer BS
Ever wondered why your feed is filled with extreme transformations and diet challenges? In this candid conversation, we pull back the curtain on social media algorithms that reward controversy while burying genuinely helpful health content.The discussion takes a fascinating turn as we explore the phenomenon of fitness influencers presenting carefully curated physiques. From strategic lighting and
Guessing Games, Protein Champions, and Fiber-Rich Discoveries
Ever wondered what nutritionists actually recommend for protein and fiber? In this laugh-out-loud food guessing game, we challenge each other to identify the top protein and fiber sources while sharing practical nutrition wisdom you can actually use.The protein showdown reveals some expected champions (lean beef and chicken breast) alongside surprising contenders like pasta and peanut butter. We b
Men's Mental Health: Breaking Silence and Finding Connection
Vulnerability rarely comes packaged with laughter, but in this episode, we navigate the complex terrain of men's mental health through both heartfelt confessions and irreverent humor.The conversation begins with our trademark banter before Mike, Rob, and Liam craft ridiculous fad diet concepts like "The Gorilla Diet" (eat like gorilla, be like gorilla) – highlighting how simplified
Faux Pie and Soulless Food: A Diet That Doesn't Suck with The Redhead RD
What if everything you believe about nutrition is actually making eating harder than it needs to be? In this refreshingly honest conversation with dietitian Jesse (The Redhead RD), we explore how overcomplicating food choices leads to anxiety, restriction, and broken relationships with eating.Jesse breaks down why her counseling approach rarely involves complex nutrition science and instead focuse
Certified Quackery: Navigating Health Misinformation
The alarming world of health misinformation takes center stage as we welcome Dr. Mike, a chiropractor pursuing a master's in nutrition, and Susanna, a registered dietitian, to unpack the dangerous double standards in health information distribution.Have you noticed how health influencers can spread questionable advice without consequences while licensed professionals risk their entire careers
Roundtable - Five Shirtless Guys
Settle in for our most unfiltered conversation yet as five health experts strip down—literally—to discuss what's really happening behind the wellness industry's most outrageous claims. When Dave Asprey announces he's injecting stem cells into his penis for "enhancement," our panel doesn't just roll their eyes—they break down the actual science of stem cell therapy and
Trust Me, I'm Not Selling You a $4,000 Mattress Featuring JacobFoods
Ever wonder why misinformation spreads faster than evidence-based nutrition advice? We dive deep into this question with Jacob, a soon-to-be registered dietitian who's making waves on social media by countering nutrition nonsense with humor and facts.The conversation kicks off with a shared frustration about the supplement industry and how brand deals often promote products based on fear rath
The Truth Behind Vaccine Myths with Dr. Jon
What if everything you've heard about vaccines is wrong? Or maybe just wildly misunderstood? Dr. John, a Canadian internist who works at a major teaching hospital, joins us to cut through the noise and explain what's really happening with vaccine misinformation.From the fascinating origins of vaccines (did you know the word comes from "vacca" meaning cow?) to the most persisten
Feeding Kids without the Fight: A Dietitian's Guide with Susana Ritchey
Susana Ritchey takes us on her fascinating journey from pseudoscience believer to registered dietitian, revealing how deeply she once embraced "clean eating" myths before science education transformed her perspective. The transition wasn't immediate—it took years of graduate school and clinical experience to recognize that obsessing over "toxins" and food additives distrac
The Science Behind Everything: From Phlogiston to AI with Chem Thug
Have you ever wondered how we figured out the most basic principles of our world? Prepare for a mind-bending journey through humanity's scientific awakening as we explore the bizarre, often accidental path of discovery that brought us from magical thinking to modern science.In this captivating discussion, we unravel how early scientists believed burning objects released a mysterious substance
Roundtable: The Old Folks of Social Media
What makes fitness drama so captivating, and how has social media transformed the conversation around performance-enhancing substances? In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the psychology behind the endless "natty or not" debates that dominate fitness discourse online—what our hosts call "the Jersey Shore of fitness content."The conversation takes an honest turn as o
My Body Is My Buddy: Musical Healing with Tessa Violet
What if your body isn't your enemy, but your oldest, most loyal companion? Singer-songwriter Tessa Violet joins us for a soul-stirring conversation about transforming our relationship with our physical selves through her new healing anthem "My Body's My Buddy."Tessa shares the profound origin story behind the song—a retreat exercise where she wrote letters from the perspective
Debunking Food Myths and Internet Nonsense
Rob and Liam return with a fast-paced debunking session that dismantles some of the most outrageous nutrition and health claims circulating on social media. After a brief personal update on Rob's challenging situation and gratitude for community support, they dive straight into combating misinformation.The episode takes a sobering turn when addressing the rumor about schools having litter box
EvidenceNutrition: Fear-Mongering, Fact-Checking, and Finding Truth in Nutrition
What drives nutrition experts up the wall? In this candid, unfiltered conversation with EvidenceNutrition (Edin), Liam, and Rob dive deep into the most frustrating myths and misconceptions plaguing the nutrition space today.The gloves come off as they tackle head-on the absurdity of claims like "pomegranates make your breasts perkier" while breaking down why study methodology matters and
From Glitter Beards to Life-Saving Videos: Iron Sanctuary's Journey
Ever wonder what happens when a bearded, tattooed guy starts wearing glitter and red dresses on social media? Kevin (aka Iron Sanctuary) reveals the wild journey that took him from construction worker to viral TikTok sensation with millions of followers practically overnight.What began as comedy videos parodying "five-minute crafts" during early COVID lockdowns evolved into something far
Live Debunk II: Buzzword Bingo
When wellness influencers walk through grocery stores pointing cameras at food labels, what are they really selling? In this episode, we turn their content into a drinking game, taking sips of diet soda whenever they mention buzzwords like "toxins," "chemicals," or "seed oils."We examine several viral wellness videos, starting with one claiming honey is superior to an
Live Debunking Videos!
Are all the food fears we're grappling with as valid as they seem? This episode dives into the nuances of nutrition, health claims, and the hyper-concern surrounding everyday dietary choices. We kick things off with some humorous tech-related snafus, setting the tone for the real talk ahead. Throughout the conversation, we test the boundaries of nutritional myths, addressing everything from t
From Obese to Beast: Personal Journeys of Transformation
Join us for an insightful episode filled with emotional reflections and powerful stories of transformation, as we chat with John, known as 'Obese to Beast.' In this engaging discussion, John recounts his remarkable weight loss journey, shedding over 200 pounds and facing the myriad challenges that come with such a transformation. Discover the pivotal "click moment" that set Joh
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