Another great chat with my guy Andy (@andytherd). This is our 3rd episode to date - check out our previous 2 discussions about the liver:

Episode #84: Unpacking the word 'detox', liver health + fatly liver disease, micros and coffee

Episode #114: Improving liver health, alcohol + fructose, foods you should eat more of

Topics discussed on this episode:

-Grocery shopping on a budget + how to save money on food each month

-Building a menu for the week

-Fundamentals of prepping food and eating more meals made at home

-Repurposing food for different meals with similar ingredients

-Common obstacles people face when eating 'healthy' each week

-A discussion around the word 'Superfood' commonly used in the nutrition space

-Some of our favorite foods to incorporate + how to eat more of them

+ so much more in-between.

I loved this chat and I know you will too!

Where to find Andy:

IG: @andytherd

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Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

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TIA for listening!

Had the pleasure of having Dr. Nicole Lippman-Barile (@feedyourmental) on to talk about all things mental health and depression. Topics discussed:

-What is depression? How do we define it? Does everyone experience the same symptoms?

-Does a healthy diet 'cure' depression? What the research says + some common misconceptions

-Impacts of exercise on depression and mental health

-Modifiable + non-modifiable risk factors as it pertains to developing/working through depression

-Challenges people face when dealing with depression and why common messaging online might not be helpful,

-A conversation around ADHD and autism + how nutrition might/might not impact it.

-Benefits of therapy, when to see a therapist + who might benefit

+ so much more in-between.

I loved this chat and I know you will too.

Where to find Nicole:

IG: @feedyourmental

TikTok: @feedyourmental

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

TIA for listening!!

Surprise.. had my guy Erik Underwood back on the show to talk all things mens mental/physical/emotional health. I promise all my ladies can benefit from listening to this one too. Topics discussed:

-Current state of the 'modern man' + how it's evolved over time.

-Defining masculinity & exploring positive vs toxic masculinity

-How social media influences sense of community for better/worse

-What men can struggle with and potential consequences of that

-How to improve/change going forward

-Finding 'purpose' and allowing that to change over time

-Importance of having hard/honest conversations with ourselves

Some additional authors/educators on this topic:

Robert Glover, Traver Boehm, Mark Groves, Robert Bly, John Wineland, David Deida

Where to find Erik:

IG: @eunder_wood

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Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

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Just wanted to hop on and do a shorter episode talking about some travel observations I've made recently + a discussion around priorities, environment and how gambling relates to health/fitness lol I promise I'll connect everything together.

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

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I wanted to revisit + dive into alcohol again. What it really does to your body, how it can impact your health and fitness goals, and why it often gets a pass in our culture.

Let's break down the science, sharing practical tips to moderate your drinking through the holiday season, and giving you a no-judgment space to reassess how alcohol fits into your lifestyle.

It's an important topic so we need to keep talking about it:)

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

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Had my guy - Devyn Cox, RDN, CDCES - back on the show to talk about how to build a bad a** home gym. The sound quality wasn't the best on this one but the chat makes up for it! Topics discussed:

-What equipment to buy with different budgets: $750, $3k & $7-8k

-Buying on a budget + reputable brands to keep an eye out for

-What our ideal home gyms would look like

+ so much more in-between.

If you want to listen to our last chat you can find that here:

Listen on Apple Podcasts HERE

Listen on Spotify HERE

Where to find Devyn:

IG: @simplenutritionhub

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

Little Q&A episode today - ty again to all the people who asked questions on IG the past few weeks! Questions answered:

-What foods I keep in my freezer for emergency situations.

-Should you think about plant diversity on a daily, weekly or monthly basis?

-My thoughts on magic spoon cereal (and other higher protein cereals).

-Eating fruits not in season.

-Differences in brands of bottled water? Is there a 'best' one?

TIA for listening!

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

In this episode, I share some thoughts on managing hunger.. both when you’re in a calorie deficit and in everyday life.

We’ll talk about what drives hunger (like leptin, ghrelin, and even GLP-1/GIP meds), why it ramps up during dieting, and simple ways to keep it in check through food choices, lifestyle habits, and mindset shifts.

If hunger has been making things harder than they need to be, this one’s for you.

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

Fill out a 1:1 coaching application HERE

My daughter just hit 4 months and lately... it’s the small things that've been hitting the hardest. The laughs. The eye contact. The tiny milestones that somehow feel massive.

This episode is about slowing down, appreciating what’s right in front of you, and how that’s showing up in both life and training for me right now.

Not every win has to be loud to mean something. Sometimes the quiet ones hit the deepest.

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

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Let's talk about some nutrition 'truths' that've gotten lost over the past few years on social media.

Might be reminders for some.. or completely groundbreaking for others but let's talk about some things that've been top of mind for me recently.

Where to find me:

IG: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

Fill out a coaching application HERE

TIA for listening!!