Best Mealprep Podcasts (2026)

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EP732 - Therapy After Dark - Rapid Fire Q&A with Craig Smith (Licensed Clinical Therapist) 53:16

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2h ago53:16

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In this episode, Craig and I introduce a new rapid fire segment where we put a licensed therapist in the hot seat. No long explanations. No therapy jargon. Just quick, honest takes on mental health, emotions, relationships, masculinity, and the chaos of modern culture. We touch on common therapy myths, social media psychology, emotional regulation,…

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EP732 - Therapy After Dark - Rapid Fire Q&A with Craig Smith (Licensed Clinical Therapist) 53:16

2h ago53:16

53:16

In this episode, Craig and I introduce a new rapid fire segment where we put a licensed therapist in the hot seat. No long explanations. No therapy jargon. Just quick, honest takes on mental health, emotions, relationships, masculinity, and the chaos of modern culture. We touch on common therapy myths, social media psychology, emotional regulation,…

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The One Rhythm We Protect Every Night l EP#294 7:16

22h ago7:16

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In episode 294, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares why family dinner remains a consistent rhythm in her home, how it supports connection and emotional health, and why eating together early in the evening works best for their season of life. Want 2 weeks of FREE Prep Dish meal plans, including our Super Fast meal plans? Go to → PrepDish.com/MPM…

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EP731 - Stop Doing These 5 Things If You Want 2026 to Be Your Breakthrough Year 1:09:07

7d ago1:09:07

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In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, Craig Smith and I sit down to talk about the top five things you absolutely need to avoid this January if you want 2026 to be the year you finally get your health and fitness dialed in. Not another list of hacks. Not another 30 day reset. Not another motivation speech that fades by February. We break down fi…

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EP731 - Stop Doing These 5 Things If You Want 2026 to Be Your Breakthrough Year 1:09:07

7d ago1:09:07

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In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, Craig Smith and I sit down to talk about the top five things you absolutely need to avoid this January if you want 2026 to be the year you finally get your health and fitness dialed in. Not another list of hacks. Not another 30 day reset. Not another motivation speech that fades by February. We break down fi…

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EP730 - Taking Action Before Sh*t Hits the Fan With Grant Dziak 1:06:15

11d ago1:06:15

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In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, I sit down with one of my best friends and one of the top life coaches in the country, Grant Dziak. Grant is a life optimization coach who helps people break through self limiting beliefs and finally start believing in themselves again. This wasn't a surface level conversation. We went deep into why so many …

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EP730 - Taking Action Before Sh*t Hits the Fan With Grant Dziak 1:06:15

11d ago1:06:15

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In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, I sit down with one of my best friends and one of the top life coaches in the country, Grant Dziak. Grant is a life optimization coach who helps people break through self limiting beliefs and finally start believing in themselves again. This wasn't a surface level conversation. We went deep into why so many …

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EP729 - Protect Your Energy - Cleaning Up Your Circle Online and Offline 46:23

14d ago46:23

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In this episode, Craig and I kick things off with some classic back and forth, including a spirited debate on Christmas music and which songs should probably be banned forever. It's light, it's sarcastic, and it sets the tone fast. From there, we shift into the world of social media, online comments, and people's deep rooted need to share their opi…

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EP729 - Protect Your Energy - Cleaning Up Your Circle Online and Offline 46:23

14d ago46:23

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In this episode, Craig and I kick things off with some classic back and forth, including a spirited debate on Christmas music and which songs should probably be banned forever. It's light, it's sarcastic, and it sets the tone fast. From there, we shift into the world of social media, online comments, and people's deep rooted need to share their opi…

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EP728 - Hard Truths About Attraction, Effort, and Relationships 49:28

21d ago49:28

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In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, Craig Smith and I dive into a conversation most people are afraid to have out loud. We start by breaking down the recent firing of University of Michigan head coach Sherone Moore and the ripple effect that happens when integrity slips. Not just in leadership or sports, but in life. We talk about how fast thi…

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EP728 - Hard Truths About Attraction, Effort, and Relationships 49:28

21d ago49:28

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In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, Craig Smith and I dive into a conversation most people are afraid to have out loud. We start by breaking down the recent firing of University of Michigan head coach Sherone Moore and the ripple effect that happens when integrity slips. Not just in leadership or sports, but in life. We talk about how fast thi…

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EP727 - Your Metabolism Isn't Broken and Are You Burned Out Or Just Being Lazy? 43:56

25d ago43:56

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In this solo episode of The Brad Jensen Show, I go on one of my classic rants while answering two of the most common questions I get asked all the time. First, we talk metabolism. What it actually is. Why almost everyone misunderstands it. And why blaming your metabolism is usually a convenient excuse instead of the real problem. I break down what'…

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EP727 - Your Metabolism Isn't Broken and Are You Burned Out Or Just Being Lazy? 43:56

26d ago43:56

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In this solo episode of The Brad Jensen Show, I go on one of my classic rants while answering two of the most common questions I get asked all the time. First, we talk metabolism. What it actually is. Why almost everyone misunderstands it. And why blaming your metabolism is usually a convenient excuse instead of the real problem. I break down what'…

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EP726 - GLP Meds & Sustainability, 3 Rules for Life, Overrated Exercises, Fitness & Relationships, Balancing Busy Lives, and More 1:04:57

30d ago1:04:57

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On this month's Q and A episode of The Brad Jensen Show, Craig and I sat down and answered a stacked lineup of questions you all sent in. We kicked things off by diving into GLP medications and the big conversation around sustainability. We talked about who they actually make sense for, the mindset traps people fall into, and what long term success…

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EP726 - GLP Meds & Sustainability, 3 Rules for Life, Overrated Exercises, Fitness & Relationships, Balancing Busy Lives, and More 1:04:57

30d ago1:04:57

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On this month's Q and A episode of The Brad Jensen Show, Craig and I sat down and answered a stacked lineup of questions you all sent in. We kicked things off by diving into GLP medications and the big conversation around sustainability. We talked about who they actually make sense for, the mindset traps people fall into, and what long term success…

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EP725 - Pretty Privilege, Standards, and The Rise of Skinny Tok 58:20

1M ago58:20

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On this week's episode, Craig and I kick things off with a solid twenty minutes of pure holiday chaos and friendly rambling while we try to settle one of the most important debates of our generation. We attempt to figure out what the best Christmas movie of all time actually is. We share some nostalgia, some questionable takes, and way too many opi…

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EP725 - Pretty Privilege, Standards, and The Rise of Skinny Tok 58:20

1M ago58:20

58:20

On this week's episode, Craig and I kick things off with a solid twenty minutes of pure holiday chaos and friendly rambling while we try to settle one of the most important debates of our generation. We attempt to figure out what the best Christmas movie of all time actually is. We share some nostalgia, some questionable takes, and way too many opi…

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EP724 - The Unfiltered Truth About Fitness with Chris Martin 57:15

1M ago57:15

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Today I sat down with Chris Martin, a trainer who has built a massive presence online by doing something rare in today's fitness space. Telling the truth. Chris holds multiple personal training certifications and has made a name for himself by calling out the nonsense that keeps people stuck. He is blunt. He is honest. And he does not sugarcoat a t…

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EP724 - The Unfiltered Truth About Fitness with Chris Martin 57:15

1M ago57:15

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Today I sat down with Chris Martin, a trainer who has built a massive presence online by doing something rare in today's fitness space. Telling the truth. Chris holds multiple personal training certifications and has made a name for himself by calling out the nonsense that keeps people stuck. He is blunt. He is honest. And he does not sugarcoat a t…

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EP723 - The Myth Of Starvation Mode And What's Actually Going On 37:49

1M ago37:49

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In this solo episode I unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in all of fat loss. Starvation mode. Or better stated. The myth of starvation mode. I break down what most people actually mean when they say they are "in starvation mode" and why the vast majority simply are not in a consistent calorie deficit. I also get into why honesty in tracki…

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EP723 - The Myth Of Starvation Mode And What's Actually Going On 37:49

1M ago37:49

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In this solo episode I unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in all of fat loss. Starvation mode. Or better stated. The myth of starvation mode. I break down what most people actually mean when they say they are "in starvation mode" and why the vast majority simply are not in a consistent calorie deficit. I also get into why honesty in tracki…

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EP722 - Why Porn Is Destroying More Lives Than You Think 1:18:06

2M ago1:18:06

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This one runs deep. Pornography is not the fun or flashy topic most people want to talk about, but it is one that needs to be talked about. In this episode Craig and I dive into the real dangers of porn, the darker side of the industry, and why it quietly destroys so many lives. I opened up about my personal experience and the moment years ago that…

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EP722 - Why Porn Is Destroying More Lives Than You Think 1:18:06

2M ago1:18:06

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This one runs deep. Pornography is not the fun or flashy topic most people want to talk about, but it is one that needs to be talked about. In this episode Craig and I dive into the real dangers of porn, the darker side of the industry, and why it quietly destroys so many lives. I opened up about my personal experience and the moment years ago that…

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EP721 - You Don't Accidentally Get Too Jacked and Other Truths We Forget 36:18

2M ago36:18

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This was one of those solo episodes where I just hit record and let it rip. A little humor. A little education. A little ranting. A little real life. I kicked things off talking about how insanely hard it actually is to accidentally get too jacked in the gym. The amount of people who are terrified of getting bulky from a few weeks of lifting still …

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EP721 - You Don't Accidentally Get Too Jacked and Other Truths We Forget 36:18

2M ago36:18

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This was one of those solo episodes where I just hit record and let it rip. A little humor. A little education. A little ranting. A little real life. I kicked things off talking about how insanely hard it actually is to accidentally get too jacked in the gym. The amount of people who are terrified of getting bulky from a few weeks of lifting still …

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EP720 - Western Medicine, Holistic Health, and Talking Some Shit 55:44

2M ago55:44

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In this episode I sit down with guest cohost Cass Zimmerman for a real conversation about MAHA, the healthcare system, and where the middle ground actually lives between modern western medicine and the holistic side of fitness and nutrition. We rift, we talk some shit, we laugh, and we give you a few insights along the way. This one is laid back, h…

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EP720 - Western Medicine, Holistic Health, and Talking Some Shit 55:44

2M ago55:44

55:44

In this episode I sit down with guest cohost Cass Zimmerman for a real conversation about MAHA, the healthcare system, and where the middle ground actually lives between modern western medicine and the holistic side of fitness and nutrition. We rift, we talk some shit, we laugh, and we give you a few insights along the way. This one is laid back, h…

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EP719 - The Hidden Disordered Eating in Fitness Influencer Culture 48:33

2M ago48:33

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Today Craig and I are talking about the dark side of the fitness influencer world. Orthorexia. The obsession with eating perfectly clean. The belief that discipline equals restriction and punishment. The extreme routines that get praised online while people silently struggle with guilt fear and anxiety around food. We pull back the curtain on what …

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EP719 - The Hidden Disordered Eating in Fitness Influencer Culture 48:33

2M ago48:33

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Today Craig and I are talking about the dark side of the fitness influencer world. Orthorexia. The obsession with eating perfectly clean. The belief that discipline equals restriction and punishment. The extreme routines that get praised online while people silently struggle with guilt fear and anxiety around food. We pull back the curtain on what …

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Welcome to The Brad Jensen Show 40:15

2M ago40:15

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In this very first episode, I break down why I decided to rebrand from The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast to The Brad Jensen Show. I wanted a space where I could speak more raw, more real, and represent my name — and my name only. No filters. No fluff. Just honest conversations about life, health, growth, and everything in between. I share a f…

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Welcome to The Brad Jensen Show 40:15

2M ago40:15

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In this very first episode, I break down why I decided to rebrand from The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast to The Brad Jensen Show. I wanted a space where I could speak more raw, more real, and represent my name — and my name only. No filters. No fluff. Just honest conversations about life, health, growth, and everything in between. I share a f…

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NLP717 - TRT Not Working, Getting Back in Shape, Cold Plunges Overrated, and Breaking Self-Limiting Beliefs + more. Q&A 59:06

2M ago59:06

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In this episode, Craig and I dive into our monthly listener Q&A — covering a mix of mindset, fitness, and lifestyle topics that hit close to home for a lot of people. We covered everything from testosterone therapy and self-limiting beliefs to training styles, getting back in shape after falling off, and whether cold plunges are actually worth the …

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NLP717 - TRT Not Working, Getting Back in Shape, Cold Plunges Overrated, and Breaking Self-Limiting Beliefs + more. Q&A 59:06

2M ago59:06

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In this episode, Craig and I dive into our monthly listener Q&A — covering a mix of mindset, fitness, and lifestyle topics that hit close to home for a lot of people. We covered everything from testosterone therapy and self-limiting beliefs to training styles, getting back in shape after falling off, and whether cold plunges are actually worth the …

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(Bonus) - A Deep Dive into The Next Level Experience — Everything You Need to Know 41:54

2M ago41:54

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In this bonus solo episode, I take you behind the curtain of The Next Level Experience — my 4-month transformational program designed to help you level up your mind, body, and spirit. I've had countless people ask, "What's actually included inside the program?" This episode is my full walk-through — a detailed, step-by-step breakdown of each level,…

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(Bonus) - A Deep Dive into The Next Level Experience — Everything You Need to Know 41:54

2M ago41:54

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In this bonus solo episode, I take you behind the curtain of The Next Level Experience — my 4-month transformational program designed to help you level up your mind, body, and spirit. I've had countless people ask, "What's actually included inside the program?" This episode is my full walk-through — a detailed, step-by-step breakdown of each level,…

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NLP715 - Are You Eating Too Much Protein? 48:43

2M ago48:43

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In this episode of The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast, Craig and I dive into one of the most debated topics in the fitness world — protein. Is there really such a thing as too much protein? Are people in the fitness space chronically over-feeding themselves in the name of muscle gain? And more importantly, are they sacrificing other key nutrie…

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NLP715 - Are You Eating Too Much Protein? 48:43

2M ago48:43

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In this episode of The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast, Craig and I dive into one of the most debated topics in the fitness world — protein. Is there really such a thing as too much protein? Are people in the fitness space chronically over-feeding themselves in the name of muscle gain? And more importantly, are they sacrificing other key nutrie…

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NLP714 - How to Stay Present, Balanced, and On Track 45:53

2M ago45:53

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In this episode of the Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast, I sat down with my longtime coach and friend, Jenn Pinnell — our longest-standing coach at Next Level Nutrition. Jenn and I dove deep into a topic that's at the core of real transformation: intentionality. We talked about what it actually means to be mindful with your food, your goals, and…

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NLP714 - How to Stay Present, Balanced, and On Track 45:53

2M ago45:53

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In this episode of the Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast, I sat down with my longtime coach and friend, Jenn Pinnell — our longest-standing coach at Next Level Nutrition. Jenn and I dove deep into a topic that's at the core of real transformation: intentionality. We talked about what it actually means to be mindful with your food, your goals, and…

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NLP713 - The Trap of Mediocrity: Why "Good Enough" Isn't Good Enough 1:04:34

3M ago1:04:34

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In this episode, Brad and cohost Craig Smith dive into one of the biggest traps we see people fall into on their fitness and personal growth journey—settling for mediocrity. We unpack how clients often start out with decent but not great effort—and because they still see some results, they start to believe that "good enough" actually is good enough…

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NLP713 - The Trap of Mediocrity: Why "Good Enough" Isn't Good Enough 1:04:34

3M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

In this episode, Brad and cohost Craig Smith dive into one of the biggest traps we see people fall into on their fitness and personal growth journey—settling for mediocrity. We unpack how clients often start out with decent but not great effort—and because they still see some results, they start to believe that "good enough" actually is good enough…

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NLP712 - Acceptance, Surrender, and Becoming the Real You with Frank Young & Cass Zimmerman 47:54

3M ago47:54

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On today's episode of The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast, I sat down once again with two of our incredible Next Level Experience life coaches, Frank Young and Cass Zimmerman. We dove deep into all things growth — reflecting on our biggest lessons from the last round of The Next Level Experience and the transformation that happens when you trul…

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NLP712 - Acceptance, Surrender, and Becoming the Real You with Frank Young & Cass Zimmerman 47:54

3M ago47:54

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On today's episode of The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast, I sat down once again with two of our incredible Next Level Experience life coaches, Frank Young and Cass Zimmerman. We dove deep into all things growth — reflecting on our biggest lessons from the last round of The Next Level Experience and the transformation that happens when you trul…

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NLP711 - The Biggest Lie About Success, Navigating Nutrition With Social Settings, and What Men Struggle With Most Emotionally + more! Q&A 1:06:23

3M ago1:06:23

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It's that time again — our monthly Q&A with me and Craig. These episodes are always some of my favorites because we get to hit a variety of topics and just riff off what's real and relevant for you guys. We started by talking about the biggest lie we've been told about success, and what true success actually looks like when you strip away all the n…

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NLP711 - The Biggest Lie About Success, Navigating Nutrition With Social Settings, and What Men Struggle With Most Emotionally + more! Q&A 1:06:23

3M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

It's that time again — our monthly Q&A with me and Craig. These episodes are always some of my favorites because we get to hit a variety of topics and just riff off what's real and relevant for you guys. We started by talking about the biggest lie we've been told about success, and what true success actually looks like when you strip away all the n…

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On A Break (Returning Jan 2026) 3:34

3M ago3:34

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Hi friends! Just a quick note to say that the Meal Prep Monday podcast is taking a break and will return in January 2026. 🎧 In the meantime, feel free to explore our 290+ past episodes filled with meal prep tips, time-saving strategies, and healthy eating ideas (and more!). There's plenty to catch up on! 💌 And don't forget, you can still grab 2 wee…

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NLP710 - From 660 Pounds to the 400s: Ethan Benard's Raw Weight Loss Journey 1:06:36

3M ago1:06:36

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In this episode of the Next Level Podcast, I sit down with Ethan Benard — a young man who has quickly become an internet sensation by sharing his weight loss journey with the world. Ethan started at 660 pounds and is already down into the 400s. But what makes his story so powerful isn't just the weight he's lost — it's how raw, real, and vulnerable…

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NLP710 - From 660 Pounds to the 400s: Ethan Benard's Raw Weight Loss Journey 1:06:36

3M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

In this episode of the Next Level Podcast, I sit down with Ethan Benard — a young man who has quickly become an internet sensation by sharing his weight loss journey with the world. Ethan started at 660 pounds and is already down into the 400s. But what makes his story so powerful isn't just the weight he's lost — it's how raw, real, and vulnerable…

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NLP709 - Finding Your Spiritual Path for Better Health 47:46

3M ago47:46

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On this episode of the Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast, Brad Jensen and cohost Craig Smith dive into a topic that goes deeper than just workouts and macros—spiritual health. We explore how strengthening your spirit plays a powerful role in transforming not only your mindset but also your physical health journey. Many people focus only on the ph…

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NLP709 - Finding Your Spiritual Path for Better Health 47:46

3M ago47:46

47:46

On this episode of the Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast, Brad Jensen and cohost Craig Smith dive into a topic that goes deeper than just workouts and macros—spiritual health. We explore how strengthening your spirit plays a powerful role in transforming not only your mindset but also your physical health journey. Many people focus only on the ph…