Physique Development Podcast

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

Stress isn't something you can, or should, completely eliminate from your life. The goal isn't to avoid hard things; it's to build the capacity to handle them without constantly feeling like you're drowning.

In this episode, Sue and Alex break down the massive difference between experiencing stress and living in a constant state of overwhelm. They explore what it actually means to increase your capacity for stress, how to better manage the demands already on your plate, and how to become more resilient without losing yourself in the process.

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 if you loved this episode!

Timestamps:

(0:00) Today's topic

(2:03) Not everything is stress

(3:44) The first place to start

(7:36) How to set up a realistic daily schedule

(10:28) You need to come FIRST

(14:01) More availability does not equal better service

(15:52) Identifying sources of stress that you can control

(19:37) Avoiding self-imposed stress

(21:30) Using your mindset to improve your everyday situations

(23:25) Changing the plan when the circumstances change

(26:54) Work ethic is seldom the problem

(28:00) It's not just about reading books and taking bubble baths...

(30:00) 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

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

What actually makes a food "junk food," and junk compared to what?

In this episode, Coach Mia challenges one of nutrition's most misunderstood labels. While protein, fiber, micronutrients, and overall diet quality absolutely matter, they aren't all that matters.

She breaks down why foods commonly labeled as "junk" can still have a place within a nutrient-dense diet and why removing morality from food can help you build a more balanced approach to nutrition.

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

What does it look like to be a woman who wants a lot out of life and refuses to apologize for what that requires? In this episode, Sue sits down with Emily Duncan and takes it all the way back to where their friendship started 10 years ago.

They reflect on how much has changed since then, the biggest ways they’ve evolved, and what it’s looked like to grow as women and business owners with big goals. It’s a fun, honest conversation about ambition, evolution, and giving yourself permission to want more without apologizing for what it takes to get there.

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 if you loved this episode!

Success by Design with Sue Bush (The Excellence Edit Ep.1) - https://pod.fo/e/30642f

The HOT GIRL Handbook with Emily Duncan (Gym Girl Chats) - https://pod.fo/e/2d3ff4

Connect with Emily:

Follow Emily on IG - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/em_dunc⁠

Website - ⁠https://fenixathletica.com⁠

EMBody Radio (podcast) - ⁠https://pod.link/1245411599

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

Many of us grew up watching our parents diet, following questionable food rules, and absorbing messages about food that we’re still trying to unlearn—but how do we do things differently with our own kids?

In this episode, Coach Brittany shares four things she wants her child to understand about food and how we can talk about nutrition in a way that actually equips our kids for the future.

Because the goal isn't just feeding them well today, it's helping them build the knowledge and skills they'll carry with them as they grow.

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

She's been here before, you guys loved her... So Kelly Poole is back!

In this episode, Alex and Kelly celebrate her hitting 100K on Instagram and chat about her new calorie deficit. They get into the realities of dieting, fitness, and coaching while mixing in plenty of controversies, laughs, and all the things you’d expect when these two get together.

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 if you loved this episode!

Timestamps:

(0:00) Welcoming Kelly back to the show

(0:55) What Kelly thinks about her new calorie deficit

(2:11) What social media gets wrong about "skinny content" (becoming a skinny legend)

(5:21) The *real* benefit of the gym (beyond looking hot)

(22:04) The illusion of the finish line

(27:25) Extraordinary results require extraordinary standards

(33:31) Trusting others isn't weakness (even coaches need coaches)

(46:08) How time away (& other interests) make you better at your job

(58:12) One final request & where to connect with Kelly online

Connect with Kelly:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kellykpoole

The Greatest Project - https://pod.link/1701655610

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

Gut health is one of the hottest topics in nutrition right now, but which trends are actually worth your attention? In this episode, Coach Mia plays a special gut-health edition of Smash or Pass, breaking down popular gut health trends, which ones may be worth incorporating, and which deserve a little more skepticism.

Because better gut health rarely comes from a single magic product, it's usually the result of many boring, foundational habits stacked together.

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

(0:27) Squatty Potty

(0:47) Fermented foods

(1:15) Resistant starch

(1:47) Greens powders

(2:15) De-bloat supplements

(3:05) What *really* matters for gut health

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

Today, we're talking about five training mistakes that are actually preventing you from building muscle. You may be doing EVERYTHING ELSE right, but if you are doing these five things… Chances are you aren't seeing growth. And we're not talking surface-level tips here—this is the wake-up call you need to truly see change.

Join Alex and Sue as they dive into how to get out of your own way and the two choices you have. Will you keep trying to out-discipline your discomfort or will you learn to embrace support and growth even when the process feels messy and imperfect?

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 if you loved this episode!

Timestamps:

(0:00) Today's topic

(2:00) Mistake #1

(5:11) Mistake #2

(13:24) Mistake #3

(19:58) Mistake #4

(23:23) Mistake #5

(27:48) The only 2 options you have

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 actually looking for answers, or are you trying to find a way out?

In this episode, Coach Mia breaks down how we can spend more time questioning whether someone else's results are possible for us than figuring out what's possible for ourselves. Sometimes the questions we ask aren't about gathering information; they're about gathering permission to back away.

She discusses comparison, focusing on behaviors over outcomes, and putting your energy toward what you can actually control.

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

Want a sneak peek into what it's like to be coached by Alex (or any PD coach)? We're pulling back the curtain this week, with Alex being interviewed by his client, Kelly Poole.

They cover a massive range of topics, including vulnerability, hormones, program design, peptides, patterns that sabotage high-achieving women from reaching their health and fitness goals, ditching chaos and embracing smarter strategies for success, and a whole lot more.

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 if you loved this episode!

Connect with Kelly:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kellykpoole

The Greatest Project - https://pod.link/1701655610

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

If taking a rest day makes you feel like you're falling behind, this episode is for you. Coach Lexi shares how her own resistance to rest actually hindered her progress early in her fitness journey. She breaks down what's happening in your body when you recover, why rest is an essential part of seeing results, and the mindset shift that helped her stop viewing rest as the enemy.

Because recovery isn't time away from your goals, it's a strategic part of reaching them.

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 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.