If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE

In this episode, Coach Mia opens up about her decision to put a pause on competing and what it looks like to be honest with yourself when a goal no longer fits your life the way it once did.

She shares the mindset behind stepping back, navigating identity shifts, and recognizing that growth sometimes means reevaluating what's currently serving you.

Because sometimes real growth comes from recognizing that what once aligned with your life and goals may no longer align in the same way.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!

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If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

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In today's episode, Alex answers a question he's received several times recently on mentorship calls: What's the difference between progesterone and progestins?

These two are often talked about as if they're interchangeable, or as though progestins are a perfect mimic of progesterone, but that's far from the full picture.

He breaks down what progesterone and progestins actually are, how they differ physiologically, and the unique effects each can have on the body.

This episode is designed to bring clarity to a conversation that's often oversimplified, helping you better understand the nuance behind hormones and hormone-related interventions.

Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!

Timestamps:

(0:00) Today's topic

(0:52) What is progesterone?

(2:00) How progesterone interacts with the body

(2:03) a) Brain

(2:39) b) Sleep

(3:34) c) Metabolism

(3:54) d) Inflammation

(4:20) e) Breast tissue

(4:56) f) Bones

(5:17) What are progestins?

(7:07) Common progestins you may encounter

(8:02) How progestins interact differently with the body

(8:05) a) Brain

(8:34) b) Sleep

(8:47) c) Metabolism

(9:18) So what does this mean about birth control?

(10:22) An alternate solution

OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:

Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6

Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03

How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759

How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8

How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56

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Email: [email protected]

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If you keep "starting over," it's not because you lack discipline—it's because your plan doesn't account for real life.

In this episode, Coach Brittany introduces a simple system to keep you moving forward every day. Because not every day will be your best, and your capacity will change.

She breaks down how to build contingency plans that match what you have to give, so you can stay consistent even on your busiest days. Instead of all-or-nothing thinking, you'll learn how to choose the level of effort that still supports your goals.

Because progress doesn't come from perfect days, it comes from showing up in a way that works for that day.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!

Connect with Coach Brittany & Team PD:

Coach Brittany: https://www.instagram.com/britbrownn

Physique Development: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

Physique Development Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast

Inquire to work with Team PD: https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE

Have questions or comments for us? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE

In this episode, Sue breaks down the most common things women say on calls... Right before they decide to stay stuck. And these aren't lazy people. These are women who are already putting in effort, who care, and who want results.

She goes deeper into what actually lies underneath phrases like, "I just need to get back on track" or "I'll do better next week." Because those thoughts aren't a plan, they're a loop. One that keeps you restarting instead of building real momentum.

This episode challenges what those patterns are really costing you and why the issue isn't readiness or discipline; it's the lack of a system that supports consistency.

Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!

Timestamps:

(0:00) Today's topic

(1:45) Statement #1

(5:30) Statement #2

(14:32) Statement #3

(18:56) Statement #4

(23:02) Statement #5

(27:02) Key takeaways

OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:

Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6

Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03

How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759

How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8

How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56

Follow us on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

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Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

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In a fat loss phase, most people assume they’re going to feel weaker—so they stop pushing their training altogether. In this episode, Coach Charlotte breaks down why that mindset can actually work against your results. When you’re dieting, your body needs a clear reason to hold on to muscle, and that comes from continuing to train with intent and effort.

She explains how avoiding intensity and staying too far from failure can lead to more muscle loss, not less. Because in a fat loss phase, your goal isn’t just to lose weight—it’s to give your body a reason to keep the muscle you’ve worked for.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!

Connect with Coach Charlotte & Team PD:

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Physique Development: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

Physique Development Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast

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If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Email: [email protected]

© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

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What does personal excellence actually look like, and how do you pursue it without burning out in the process? In this episode, Sue breaks down what excellence means to her and challenges the all-or-nothing mindset that often comes with it. Because chasing perfection isn't the same as pursuing excellence, and one will burn you out while the other moves you forward.

She explores what it means to live in alignment with your values, why you can't wait for motivation or permission to show up, and how keeping the promises you make to yourself is what actually builds confidence over time.

This episode is a reminder that showing up as your best self isn’t about doing more; it's about taking care of yourself in a way that allows you to sustain the life and results you're working toward.

Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!

Timestamps:

(0:00) Defining personal excellence

(1:30) Are you living in alignment with what you say you value?

(4:34) Be relentless with effort, but generous with grace

(6:25) What excellence *actually* is

(6:34) 1) Self-leadership

(7:19) 2) Integrity behind closed doors

(9:19) 3) Energetic stewardship

(11:07) 4) When ambition and alignment match

(12:40) 5) Choosing the standard over the story

(15:35) Discipline isn't about suffering; it's a way to *avoid* suffering

(18:22) When excellence truly started for me

(19:22) Routines & practices I use to maintain personal excellence

(19:34) Practice #1

(19:54) Practice #2

(20:40) Practice #3

(21:15) Practice #4

(21:39) Practice #5

(22:27) Practice #6

(23:10) The key takeaway

OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:

Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6

Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03

How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759

How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8

How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56

Follow us on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

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Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast

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Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE

Feeling stuck despite doing all the right things? Stress might be the missing piece.

In this episode, Coach Mia breaks down how stress directly impacts your hormones and gut health, and why pushing harder isn’t the solution when your system is already overwhelmed.

She walks through what’s actually happening in your body and what you can do about it, shifting the focus from more output to better balance. Because sometimes the answer isn’t more discipline; it’s learning how to support your body instead of constantly demanding more from it.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!

Connect with Coach Mia & Team PD:

Coach Mia: https://www.instagram.com/mia.ferguson

Physique Development: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

Physique Development Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast

Inquire to work with Team PD: https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE

Have questions or comments for us? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE

You don't need more information; you need a filter.

In this episode, Sue speaks to the woman who isn't new to this. The issue isn't a lack of knowledge, and it's not even a lack of structure; it's the constant mental juggling. Instead of executing, you're managing variables, second-guessing decisions, and adjusting too quickly for anything to actually work.

She breaks down why not every signal means you need to change the plan, and how this cycle of short attempts and decision fatigue is what's really holding you back. Because progress doesn't come from knowing more, it comes from having clarity on what applies to you—right now—and sticking with it long enough to see results.

If you're ready to remove the guesswork and finally have a filter that helps you make the right decisions for your body and your life, this episode is for you.

Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!

Timestamps:

(0:00) Does this sound like you?

(1:04) It looks right... On paper

(2:19) Where things really start to break down

(5:31) Why you need a filter

(7:33) Blending expertise for sustainable results

(9:20) The next steps to take

OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:

Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6

Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03

How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759

How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8

How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56

Follow us on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE

Are you doing everything right—eating well, training consistently, tracking your macros—but your results still aren’t matching your effort? It might be your gut.

In this episode, Coach Lexi breaks down why gut health can be the missing link in both fat loss and muscle gain. She explains how the gut microbiome impacts your entire system—and why when it’s out of balance, progress can stall. She also dives into what it actually looks like to support your gut, and why it’s never a one-size-fits-all approach.

Because when your foundation isn’t functioning well, everything built on top of it becomes harder.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!

Timestamps:

(0:00) Today's topic

(0:39) So what exactly is "gut health"?

(1:48) The role of gut health in growing muscle

(2:18) How your gut interacts directly with your brain

(3:20) The biggest mistake to avoid

(4:02) What supporting your gut *actually* looks like

(4:59) The next steps to take

Connect with Coach Lexi & Team PD:

Coach Lexi: https://www.instagram.com/lexiahlers24

Physique Development: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

Physique Development Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast

Inquire to work with Team PD: https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE

Have questions or comments for us? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA

For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com

If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE

You're consistent in every area of your life—your work, your responsibilities, your commitments... So why does fitness feel like the one place you can't seem to follow through?

In this episode, Sue breaks down the real reason you're consistent with everything except your fitness, and it's not because you’re lazy or lacking discipline.

This is for the woman who's doing a lot right: you train, you track, you understand the basics, but somewhere along the way, it still isn't clicking.

The reality is that most people don't actually have a plan; they have a collection of good intentions. And intentions require constant negotiation.

Instead, she walks you through why structure removes negotiation, and how building a routine that's realistic (not impressive) is what actually creates consistency. Because progress doesn't come from trying harder—it comes from building something that works with your life, not against it.

Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!

Timestamps:

(0:00) Today's episode is going to be a little bit different

(1:10) Consistency is *not* the issue

(2:49) Your "plan" isn't actually a plan

(4:28) The need for *less* flexibility

(5:18) It's not 1 week that makes the difference

(5:58) The shift to start making

(7:24) Structure isn't restriction, it's freedom

(9:38) "Can" and "should" are 2 very different things

(12:27) You don't need a complete overhaul

(13:13) Change can happen a lot faster than you think

(15:13) The next steps to take

OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:

Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6

Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03

How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759

How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8

How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56

Follow us on Instagram:

Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__

Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.