Best Macro Counting Podcasts (2025)

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56. Why Counting Macros for Weight Loss Isn't Getting You Results and What to Track Instead for Better Energy, Focus, Moods, and Metabolism 23:46

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Hi Listeners! Are you exhausted from counting macros, logging every bite, and still not seeing the results you hoped for? You’re not alone, friend. In this episode, we’re talking about why macro and calorie counting doesn’t tell the whole story — especially when it comes to your hormones, metabolism, and gut health. You’ll learn how food quality an…

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393: How to Stay Consistent With Your Fitness Goals as a Mom | Replay from Beyond The Bikini Radio 51:34

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Send us a text This episode is a special replay from my interview on Beyond The Bikini Radio with my friend Nicole Ferrier, an online fitness coach and certified personal trainer, who asked some truly thoughtful questions that led to a conversation I knew many of you would want to hear. We delve into the real-life nuances of pursuing fitness goals …

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37| What If Meal Planning Could Actually Feel Easy? The ChatGPT Method for Better Energy, Faster Meal Prep, and Better Results 19:37

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If you’re a busy woman navigating perimenopause, low energy, stubborn fat loss, or the nonstop stress of feeding a family… this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. Today, we’re breaking down one of the biggest struggles women face when trying to track macros and eat for their health: meal planning fatigue. From juggling high-protein goals,…

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Avoid Holiday Weight Gain with a BAILOUT Strategy (Flex Framework) | Ep 404 34:36

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🎯 Join the 3-Week Strong Finish Challenge (Kickoff December 8) Get structured support through the hardest weeks of the year. Get a 3-week personal roadmap, custom workouts for travel, daily accountability check-ins, and meal/recipe plans for every holiday scenario: 👉 https://live.witsandweights.com - Includes FREE custom nutrition plan 🛌 Try Cozy E…

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Macro Monday Ep 97: No rush for the Fed 11:53

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The latest US jobs numbers were not encouraging, with nonfarm payrolls revised down for the eighth month in a row and unemployment rising to 4.4%. Despite this, says Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International, the Fed doesn’t seem to be in a rush to cut rates, as inflation remains sticky. Investec Focu…

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"Why would anyone want AI generated fitness content?" 19:36

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Someone unfollowed the show after saying they were "grossed out" by AI in fitness. Apparently I'm now part of the evil AI empire. 🤷‍♂️ But their reaction reveals a fundamental misunderstanding about what AI can actually do when it's built on evidence-based principles rather than generic junk content scraped from the interwebs. Discover why rejectin…

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Prostate PSA Results and Unnecessary Biopsies (Dr. Stephen Petteruti) | Ep 403 51:41

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Get Fitness Lab, the #1 coaching app for people over 40 that adapts to YOUR recovery, YOUR schedule, and YOUR body. Build muscle, lose fat, and get stronger with daily personalized guidance. https://witsandweights.com/app -- Are you over 40 and trying to stay muscular, lean, and strong, but PSA tests and prostate fears leave you confused? Worried t…

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What next? | From heavy industry to clean growth 39:17

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In the debut episode of 'What Next' - Marc Kahn and Lindsay Hooper bring in Faustine Delasalle, CEO of the Mission Possible Partnership and Katie Fergusson, SVP, Studies and Development at Anglo-American to discuss some surprising advancements being made by heavy industry, like steel manufacturing. While technologies for low-carbon, resource effici…

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Calorie Counting vs. Pattern Analysis for Fat Loss and Muscle Building Over 40 | Ep 402 44:38

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Download Fitness Lab (live now for iPhone!) – Get AI-powered nutrition analysis, daily guidance, and adaptive strength training that responds to your biofeedback. Like a physique coach in your pocket. Built for adults over 40 who want sustainable fat loss and muscle building without guesswork. Get 20% off through Black Friday at http://witsandweigh…

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NOW Ep115: The great rewiring of global healthcare 28:29

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Medicine is moving into a world where software spots patterns before humans sense symptoms, and breakthrough therapies can move markets faster than earnings reports. Longevity is rising, costs are climbing, and global healthcare systems are left to wonder whether innovation will save them or bankrupt them first. In this episode of No Ordinary Wedne…

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It’s Live! How Fitness Lab Works (My New Coaching App for Fat Loss Over 40) 22:22

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Fitness Lab is live! Fitness Lab is an innovative, game-changing AI coach that adapts to your patterns, turns data into daily actions, and helps you LEARN about yourself and the science behind everything. From periodized programs and form checks to one-photo nutrition and biofeedback, the goal is less stress but more progress. Designed for building…

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392: 7 Lessons in 7 Years Of Crossfit 41:35

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Send us a text In this episode, I’m celebrating my seventh CrossFit anniversary by sharing the biggest lessons I’ve learned inside and outside the gym. Whether you love CrossFit or want nothing to do with it, these takeaways aren’t about the workouts themselves. They’re about growth, resilience, self-trust, and the surprising ways training can shap…

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Everything Counts | Episode 35: Online Safety for Children 30:47

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Are you worried about what your children are doing online or how to handle it if your child is the one causing harm? In this episode of Everything Counts, host Motheo Khoaripe sits down once again with Emma Sadleir Berkovitz, founder of the Digital Law Company and Africa’s leading expert on social media law and digital risk. Together, they tackle o…

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55. The Shocking Truth About Wheat and Gluten: Why It Could Be the Biggest Reason You Struggle with Weight, Moods, and Feeling Tired All of the Time 25:55

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Hi Listeners! If you’re struggling with bloating, fatigue, stubborn weight gain, or brain fog — even while eating “healthy” — your daily wheat habit might be to blame. In this episode, we’re uncovering how modern wheat affects gut health, inflammation, blood sugar, and hormone balance. You’ll learn why today’s wheat is not the same as what our gran…

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36 | 5 Strategies to Stop Overeating on the Weekends to Lose Weight and Build Healthy Habits 36:02

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If your weekends keep derailing your progress, this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. We’re diving into five powerful strategies to help you stop overeating on the weekends so you can finally lose weight, improve hormone balance, boost your energy, and feel better from the inside out. Whether you're trying to simplify meal prep, …

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Why Most Fitness & Nutrition Apps Fail People Over 40 (And What Actually Works) | Ep 401 34:04

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Get early access to Fitness Lab before the official launch! Join my email list at witsandweights.com/email (if you’re already on just reply and ask for the “secret link”) Get Cozy Earth bamboo-derived sheets (use code WITSANDWEIGHTS for 20% off) that regulate temperature for better sleep and recovery -- Even if your tracker or workout/nutrition app…

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Macro Monday Ep 96: Global inflation surprises to the downside 10:52

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October inflation surprised on the downside in just over half of the major countries that have reported numbers so far. There was no number for the US, due to the government shutdown, but, says Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International, other indicators point to a rate of around 3%, with some upside r…

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What Matters mini: ‘The greatest teacher, failure is’ 16:52

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In this special mini edition of What Matters, Frank Danieli, Head of Global Credit Solutions at MA Financial, unpacks the key themes from his September quarter private credit investor letter exploring the theme “the greatest teacher, failure is.” Frank explains why at MA Financial we believe private credit investing is all about ‘avoiding losers, n…

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AI Coaching for Building Muscle Over 40 (Launches This Week) 9:46

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Get early access to the app AND the Black Friday pricing by joining my list (if you're already on my list, ask for the “secret link”): https://witsandweights.com/email -- Get a first look at Fitness Lab, my new AI coaching app that turns your daily signals into clear guidance on food, training, recovery, and progress. Built for lifters over 40, it …

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15 Reflections from 400 Episodes of Evidence-Based Fitness | Ep 400 46:33

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Join the early access list for my new Fitness Lab app, the #1 adaptive training and nutrition app that evolves with your progress, recovery, and lifestyle so you can build muscle and lose fat over 40 with science-based AI coaching: https://witsandweights.com/email -- 400 episodes and 4 years of challenging the fitness industry's myths and proving t…

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Q&A - Women Over 50 Strength Training and Fat Loss (Pam Sherman) | Ep 399 56:44

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Join the early access list for my new Fitness Lab app, the #1 adaptive training and nutrition app that evolves with your progress, recovery, and lifestyle so you can build muscle and lose fat over 40 with science-based AI coaching: https://witsandweights.com/email -- Struggling to build muscle or lose fat after 50, even though you’re lifting weight…

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391: Ask Me Anything About Lifting 44:22

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Send us a text In this episode, I’m shaking things up with a fun Ask Me Anything all about lifting! I pulled your best questions from Instagram, especially the ones that deserve more than a quick answer, where we’re diving into both the basics and the deeper nuances of strength training. Whether you’re just starting out or have been lifting for yea…

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54. Overwhelmed by Health Living? 3 Simple Habits to Make it Easy Again 18:58

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Hi Listeners! Does getting healthy feel harder than it should? You’re not alone. Between meal planning, workouts, and trying to keep up with the latest health trends, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and overcomplicate what should feel simple. In this episode, Sara breaks down why healthy living often feels so confusing — and shares three simple, sust…

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35 | Feeling Bloated, Sluggish, or Stuck? How Fiber Can Jumpstart Your Midlife Weight Loss 12:31

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Most women think fiber is just about digestion… but in this episode, we break down why fiber is one of the most powerful, and underrated, tools for fat loss, hormone balance, and energy in midlife. If you’ve been feeling bloated, sluggish, or stuck with your weight loss, this is the simple, science-backed strategy you’ve been missing. Jennifer expl…

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How Much Protein You Really Need to Build Muscle (Not What You Think) | Ep 398 33:40

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Join the early access list for my new Fitness Lab app, the #1 adaptive training and nutrition app that evolves with your progress, recovery, and lifestyle so you can build muscle and lose fat over 40 with science-based AI coaching: https://witsandweights.com/email Get Cozy Earth's temperature-regulating bamboo sheets that help you sleep deeper and …

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Macro Monday Ep 95: Global growth continues to be strong 9:14

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Global growth is on the rise again, while the US has seen upgrades to its growth forecasts, despite the ongoing shutdown. But while the US seems in good shape, says Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International, there are early signs of softness in China, based on import numbers and high frequency data. I…

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Something BIG is Coming... 3:16

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I've been building something for the few months. Something that's going to change how you approach building muscle and losing fat after 40. I'm not telling you what it is yet. But if you want the first preview tomorrow, join my email list at https://witsandweights.com/email More coming this week. Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s scienc…

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The Most CRITICAL Meta-Skill for Fitness Consistency (Alan Lazaros) | Ep 397 57:26

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Want to build your fitness meta-skills? ⁠⁠⁠Join Physique University and get a FREE custom nutrition plan using code FREEPLAN at: https://physique.witsandweights.com/ — Why do so many people who know how to lift weights, track macros, and prioritize recovery still struggle to stay consistent long term? How do you design a fitness system that actuall…

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The Hypertrophy Hierarchy (Which Training Variables Actually Matter) | Ep 396 37:17

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Get your free Strength Training for Hormone Health guide at witsandweights.com/free to learn how to structure your training to support healthy hormone levels as you age, applying the principles from this episode. -- Every week there's new advice about training. Train to failure. Don't train to failure. Do more volume. No, you're overtraining. Meanw…

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NOW Ep114: MTBPS 2025 | Gold’s fiscal glow 29:02

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South Africa’s economic story is balancing between risk and resolve, discipline and delivery. As the country prepares for its first Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) under a coalition government, National Treasury faces a difficult equation: stabilise debt, restore credibility and still find space for growth. In this episode of No Ordinary W…

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390: How to Create a Workout Program That's Perfect for Your Body (Not Someone Else's) | Replay from About Progress 45:31

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Send us a text Today’s episode is a special replay of an interview I did with my friend Monica Packer for her More for Moms Summit, a space designed to help moms fill their own cups again. Monica asked such powerful questions that I knew I had to share our conversation here on the podcast. We go beyond surface-level fitness talk to dig into what ac…

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Everything Counts | Episode 34: The dangers of the internet for children 27:58

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Are you concerned about keeping your children safe online in an age where screens are everywhere? In this episode of Everything Counts, host Motheo Khoaripe sits down with Emma Sadleir Berkovitz, founder of the Digital Law Company and Africa's leading authority on social media law and digital risk, and Ndivhuwo Mulaudzi, a cybersecurity awareness t…

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34 | Gaining Weight Even When You’re “Eating Healthy”? The Reason Women Can’t Lose Weight 22:42

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Are you doing "everything right" but still struggling to lose fat in midlife? This episode reveals the hidden culprit: stress. Join Jennifer Peeke as she uncovers how stress impacts your body, from stubborn belly fat and hormonal chaos to digestive woes and disrupted sleep. Discover why your body holds onto weight when it feels overwhelmed, and lea…

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53. Frustrated with Sugar Cravings? My Method for Improving Gut Health While Still Enjoying Sweets 28:03

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Hi Listeners! If you’ve ever promised yourself “no more sugar” only to cave by midweek, this episode is for you. Sugar cravings aren’t about lack of willpower — they’re signals from your gut, hormones, and blood sugar that something’s out of balance. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reasons your cravings keep showing up and how to finall…

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5 Body Recomp Mistakes (Why You're Not Losing Fat or Building Muscle) | Ep 395 38:58

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Get Cozy Earth temperature-cooling sheets at witsandweights.com/cozyearth and use code WITSANDWEIGHTS for 20% off Join the 6-Week Strong Finish Challenge starting November 18th at witsandweights.com/physique and use code FREEPLAN for a custom nutrition plan. Learn to maintain your strength and body composition through the holidays using flexible sy…

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Macro Monday Ep 94: Japan and emerging markets lead the way 10:59

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Japanese and emerging market equities led the way in October, returning 12% and 4% respectively, helping to lift global equities by 2%. Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International looks at how markets have been performing over the last month and year. Investec Focus Radio SA…

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The RAW TRUTH About Fitness, AI, and Influencers (Adam Schafer of Mind Pump) | Ep 394 1:31:33

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Love what you’re hearing from Adam? Take the guesswork out of training with the MAPS workout programs from Mind Pump. — Ever feel like the more fitness podcasts you listen to, the less you know about how to build muscle, lose fat, and actually see progress? Are AI tools and influencers helping your nutrition and fitness goals, or just creating more…

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The Next Super-Cycle: Economist David McWilliams on Money and Markets 47:56

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Economist, author and broadcaster David McWilliams joins Andrew Pridham for a fascinating look at what he calls the next global super-cycle — a world of rising tariffs, managed trade and an AI-fuelled boom — and how Australia can thrive in this new era. In a lively, entertaining and thought-provoking conversation, David taps into his unique ability…

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9. Your Personal Guide to Food Freedom: Inside My Private Nutrition Program 17:26

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In this episode of Dietitian for Her we are taking a deep dive inside my Private Nutrition & Food Freedom Program. Ever wondered what it's like to work together? Tune in now, because time is limited! Private Nutrition & Food Freedom Program Details: https://www.dietitiankrista.com/food-freedom-program Email: [email protected] Instagram: @di…

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Why Now Is the PERFECT Time to Build Muscle Over 40 | Ep 393 47:53

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Get your free Muscle-Building Nutrition Blueprint to optimize your protein intake, calories, and meal timing for maximum muscle growth at any age: https://witsandweights.com/muscle -- Can you still build that much muscle in your 40s and beyond? Discover why strength training over 40 might actually be your BEST opportunity to build serious muscle an…

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NOW Ep 113: The new era of cyber risk 15:42

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Deepfakes that fool the eye. Voices that sound real. Attacks that never sleep. As artificial intelligence reshapes both offence and defence, cyber risk has gone mainstream. In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Jeremy Maggs speaks with Investec cybersecurity experts Nomalizo Hlazo and Tash van den Heever about the new era of digital resilience …