The VALidity Podcast

By Valentina Rodriguez

The VALidity podcast discusses and educates on scientific topics relevant to your health and fitness. Valentina Rodriguez earned her Master's degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Phys

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The VALidity Podcast episodes:

October 31, 2025Sleep is Anabolic
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You don’t grow in the gym, you grow when you sleep. Every night your body has a built-in anabolic window. In this episode we break down how growth hormone secretions respond to sleep, and what that means for your physique goals.

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SHOP MY NEW 'NUTRITION NAVIGATED' E-BOOK!
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STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM:
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MY SOCIALS:
IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
Tiktok: @Vallfitt
YouTube: VallFitt

CONTACT ME:
[email protected]
IG: @TheValidityPodcast

STUDY:
PMID: 40562026
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September 26, 2025Navigating Flexibility While Dieting
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What does balance really look like — and is true balance even possible? In this episode, I share how I personally navigate flexibility while chasing my physique goals. Spoiler alert: balance looks different for everyone, but I break down what works for me and give you practical, actionable tips to help you find your own version of balance.

1:1 COACHING APPLICATION:
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'NUTRITION NAVIGATED' E-BOOK!:
https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/nutrition-navigated

STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM:
https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program

MY SOCIALS:
IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
Tiktok: @Vallfitt
YouTube: VallFitt

CONTACT ME:
[email protected]
IG: @TheValidityPodcast

DIET BREAK/ REFEED STUDIES:
DOI:10.1080/15502783.2025.2550185
DOI:10.13140/RG.2.2.20065.11362
DOI:10.1080/15502783.2025.2550187
DOI:10.1080/15502783.2025.2550187
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26min
September 12, 2025Reverse Dieting Beyond the Scale
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In this episode, we dive into the qualitative findings from our USF Reverse Dieting Study to compare how three post-diet paths—reverse dieting, straight to maintenance, and a looser/intuitive return—actually feel. We cover hunger, fullness, adherence, energy, training performance, etc. If you missed Part 1’s numbers on weight regain trends, catch that first then come back for the human side of the data.

1:1 COACHING APPLICATION:
https://rvqfi1u3k06.typeform.com/to/VLXmxybS

CONTACT ME:
[email protected]
IG: @TheValidityPodcast

STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM:
https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program

MY SOCIALS:
IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
Tiktok: @Vallfitt
YouTube: VallFitt

STUDIES:
DOI:10.1080/15502783.2025.2550185
DOI:10.13140/RG.2.2.20065.11362
DOI:10.1080/15502783.2025.2550187
DOI:10.1080/15502783.2025.2550187

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21min
August 29, 2025Does Reverse Dieting Work? (How to keep weight off) - Pt 1
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We’ve all heard about reverse dieting… but does it actually work? This week, we dive into early data from our research at USF – the world’s first reverse diet intervention study – looking at how different post-dieting approaches impact weight regain after a diet.

1:1 COACHING APPLICATION:
https://rvqfi1u3k06.typeform.com/to/VLXmxybS

CONTACT ME:
[email protected]
IG: @TheValidityPodcast

STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM:
https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program

MY SOCIALS:
IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
Tiktok: @Vallfitt
YouTube: VallFitt

STUDIES:
DOI:10.1080/15502783.2025.2550185

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31min
August 15, 2025GLP-1: 101 (+ starting my PhD program)!
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WELCOME BACK! In this episode, I share an inside look at the start of my PhD journey at Vanderbilt University — from settling into Nashville to diving into our first big projects in the lab. We also unpack some of the latest research on GLP-1s, exploring exciting new findings and what they could mean for those who don't currently respond to GLP-1 treatment

1:1 COACHING APPLICATION:
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CONTACT ME:
[email protected]
IG: @TheValidityPodcast

STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM:
https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program

MY SOCIALS:
IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
Tiktok: @Vallfitt
YouTube: VallFitt

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23min
June 06, 2025Menopause & Reverse Dieting with Dr. Bill Campbell
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Our favorite guest is back!! Dr. Bill Campbell (DBC) joins us with updates on his menopause research and our Reverse Dieting research. As a lifelong fat loss researcher, Dr. Campbell has transitioned his focus from the general population to fit peri-menopausal women struggling to lose weight. In today's episode we talk about the upcoming research he is conducting on this population, as well as the findings from our reverse diet study.

1:1 COACHING APPLICATION:
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CONTACT ME:
[email protected]
IG: @TheValidityPodcast

STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM:
https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program

MY SOCIALS:
IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
Tiktok: @Vallfitt
YouTube: VallFitt

DR. CAMPBELL'S SOCIALS:
IG: @billcampbellphd
YouTube: BillCampbellPhD

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May 16, 2025Nighttime Routines for Optimal Sleep
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In this episode, we dive into the science-backed habits that can turn your evenings into a powerful reset for your body and mind that supports optimal quality sleep—your body’s most underrated fat loss enhancer. From sleep supplements to meal timing, I’m breaking down exactly what your nighttime routine needs to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up truly recovered.

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Haze Sleep Powder (code VAL):
https://pescience.com/products/haze-sleep-powder

Erase-Pro Cortisol Support (code VAL):
https://pescience.com/products/erase-pro

MINICUT CHALLENGE IS OPEN NOW
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RAPID RESET INTEREST FORM
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SHOP MY NEW 'NUTRITION NAVIGATED' E-BOOK!
https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/nutrition-navigated

CONTACT ME:
[email protected]
IG: @TheValidityPodcast

STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM:
https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program

MY SOCIALS:
IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
Tiktok: @Vallfitt
YouTube: VallFitt

STUDIES:
Sleep studies:
PMID: 40236824
PMID: 35458110
PMID: 36272396
Magnesium study:
PMID: 36899275
L-theanine study:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smrv.2025.102076
Glycine study:
PMID: 37851316
Mouth tape study:
PMID: 36141367
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33min
May 02, 2025Upgrade Your Morning Routine
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We hear it all the time: “Win the morning, win the day.” But what does that actually look like—physiologically and practically? In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact structure of a high-performance morning routine through the lens of physiology and psychology. From movement to momentum, here’s how to set yourself up for success—before the day even begins.

MINICUT CHALLENGE IS OPEN NOW
https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/health-hardwired-challenge

Versalyte Charged (code VAL):
https://pescience.com/products/versalyte-charged

L-Carnitine (code VAL):
https://pescience.com/products/trucarnitine

RAPID RESET INTEREST FORM
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1:1 COACHING APPLICATION:
https://rvqfi1u3k06.typeform.com/to/VLXmxybS

SHOP MY NEW 'NUTRITION NAVIGATED' E-BOOK!
https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/nutrition-navigated

CONTACT ME:
[email protected]
IG: @TheValidityPodcast

STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM:
https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program

MY SOCIALS:
IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
Tiktok: @Vallfitt
YouTube: VallFitt

STUDIES:
PMCID: PMC7492403
PMCID: PMC2908954
PMID: 10751106

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24min
April 26, 2025Sleep Your Way to Fat Loss
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Just how much does sleep ACTUALLY matter for fat loss? In today's episode we go through a study that tells us exactly how sleep–or lack thereof–can be making or breaking our fat loss.

MINICUT CHALLENGE IS OPEN NOW
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RAPID RESET INTEREST FORM
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1:1 COACHING APPLICATION:
https://rvqfi1u3k06.typeform.com/to/VLXmxybS

SHOP MY NEW 'NUTRITION NAVIGATED' E-BOOK!
https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/nutrition-navigated

CONTACT ME:
[email protected]
IG: @TheValidityPodcast

STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM:
https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program

MY SOCIALS:
IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
Tiktok: @Vallfitt
YouTube: VallFitt

STUDIES:
PMID: 20921542
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20min
April 18, 2025Do ice baths kill your gains?
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Does cold water therapy HELP or HURT your fitness goals? In this episode, we dive into the benefits and detriments of cold therapy, while emphasizing the CONTEXT in which it should be used!

MINICUT CHALLENGE IS OPEN NOW
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RAPID RESET INTEREST FORM
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_TAwquyE-yPguoNRQgBIqm2ZkgNK3kGPVkWRGdZcYUWnKZQ/viewform?usp=dialog

1:1 COACHING APPLICATION:
https://rvqfi1u3k06.typeform.com/to/VLXmxybS

SHOP MY NEW 'NUTRITION NAVIGATED' E-BOOK!
https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/nutrition-navigated

CONTACT ME:
[email protected]
IG: @TheValidityPodcast

STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM:
https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program

MY SOCIALS:
IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
Tiktok: @Vallfitt
YouTube: VallFitt

STUDIES:
PMID: 12546194
PMID: 28944266
PMID: 27704555
PMID: 26174323
PMID: 19945970
PMID: 21477164
PMID: 28640774

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33min

FAQs about The VALidity Podcast:

How many episodes does The VALidity Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.