In episode 82 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris dissect America's complex health crisis, challenging some of the popular yet broadly misunderstood narratives around RFK's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative. As they navigate from food deserts to backwards incentives, one thing becomes clear: fixating on band-aid solutions like banning food dyes isn't the solution. The goal of this conversation is to dig deeper into the real issues - how true health reform means tackling the tough stuff: access to healthy foods, education that actually works, and rebuilding our social framework from the ground up.

And spoiler alert: some of these "solutions" everyone's talking about? They might just be making things worse.

In episode 81 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris dissect the complex dynamics between knowledge, humility, and confrontation in the fitness industry, examining why some of the most knowledgeable voices often struggle to coexist constructively even when ostensibly working towards a common goal.

In episode 80 of the P2 Podcast, registered dietitian, Page Thorla, and mental health coach, Maggie Chiu, discuss overcoming mental blocks, setting realistic goals, and the surprising effects of alcohol on your progress.

In episode 79 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris attempt to carefully and respectfully navigate the extremely polarizing topic of fairness in women's sports, focusing on recent events in the Olympics. In trying to bring some much needed rationality and level-headedness to the conversation, they explore the complexities of genetic advantages, the function of rules and regulations, hormones, and the challenges of balancing inclusivity with fairness.

In episode 78 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris break down what you need to know about set point theory (the idea that you can change your body’s body composition equilibrium over time) and the pros and cons of practical application. Is it really possible to stay lean while eating drastically more? Can you alter your body’s preferential storage of body-fat? Can you structure your diet in a way that optimizes both fat loss and muscle building over the long term? Bryce and Chris answer these questions and more!

In episode 77 of the P2 Podcast, Page and Chris discuss the current fitness landscape as it relates to it's influence on kids and how parents can guide and protect their children in the way that they facilitate conversation at home.

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In episode 76 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris wrap up their bodybuilding prep mini-series with a quick collection of bullet-point action-items that every aspiring competitor needs to know, including the importance of maintaining strength, optimization versus enjoyment, volume vs intensity, and some of the darker sides of prep.

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In episode 75 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris break down the crucial post-competition phase for bodybuilders. They discuss the importance of structured recovery, avoiding common pitfalls, and setting the stage for a productive off-season. This should be mandatory listening for competitors and coaches alike!

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In episode 74 of the Progressive Performance Podcast, Bryce and Chris dive deep into the intricacies of peak week training for physique competitions. They discuss the crucial differences between peaking for performance versus physique, strategies for managing fatigue, exercise selection, how training must evolve over the course of prep and into peak week, and the best ways to integrate posing, ab training, and more. This is absolutely essential listening for competitors and coaches alike!

In Episode 73 of the P2 Podcast, Bryce and Chris share advice that they wish they could give their younger selves about fitness and training — from avoiding common pitfalls to understanding the importance of long-term progress. This discussion condenses decades of practical knowledge and experience into a few bullet-points that can make (or break) your training.