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How Overhyped Protein, Online Bullying, And Kind Coaching Actually Shape Health
Manage episode 517970832 series 3501511
A walking pad hums, soda cans crack, and the jokes fly—but what sticks is a grounded approach to health that actually fits a full life. We hang out with Edin from Evidence Nutrition to unpack how he coaches everyday people and athletes without the noise: simpler plans, less moral panic around food, and real talk about what sustainable change looks like when you work a 9–5 and still want to perform.
We get into the weeds on protein myths and athlete fueling, including why obsessing over sky-high protein can starve your carbs and wreck endurance. We compare sport nutrition vs everyday nutrition, and draw a clear line between bodybuilding aesthetics and health-focused training. We also talk coaching fit—why a good coach refers out when a client needs a different skill set or lived experience—and how relatability and ethics matter more than shiny marketing.
The conversation turns to online culture: fat-shaming, “bullying works” nonsense, and the weird overlap of moral posturing and comment-section cruelty. We break down how algorithms reward outrage, how lighting and PEDs warp body expectations, and why skill in the gym should be treated like skill in tennis: it takes time, reps, and patience. Along the way, you’ll hear practical content-creator tactics (batch filming, editing at 1.5–1.7 mph on a walking pad), plus the kind of candid behind-the-scenes that demystifies people with big followings.
We close with something personal and urgent: Movember. Edin shares his commitment to men’s mental health and suicide prevention, with a goal to turn small donations and shared posts into meaningful awareness. If money’s tight, sharing the link or hitting follow still helps. Before you go, drop your favorite creative, food-first way to get more fiber—no powders required.
If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend who needs a kinder path to fitness, and leave a review with your top fiber hack so we can feature it next time.
You can find us on social media here:
Rob Tiktok
Rob Instagram
Liam Tiktok
Liam Instagram
Chapters
1. Cold Open, Host Swaps, Banter (00:00:00)
2. Walking Pads And Content Workflow (00:03:03)
3. Meet Edin Of Evidence Nutrition (00:04:28)
4. DeLorean Tangent And Car Talk (00:06:28)
5. Zero Sugar Drinks And Fast Food (00:09:23)
6. Coaching Focus And Client Fit (00:12:38)
7. Protein Myths And Fueling Athletes (00:16:58)
8. You Can’t Coach Everyone (00:20:53)
9. Hate Comments, Algorithms, And Why (00:24:38)
10. Bullying, Religion Bios, And Hypocrisy (00:29:28)
11. Gym Culture, Lighting, And Enhancers (00:34:18)
12. Skill Building Analogy: Tennis To Gym (00:38:23)
13. Relatability, Honesty, And Editing (00:42:48)
14. Movember Mission And Donations (00:46:33)
15. Closing Bits, Fiber Challenge, CTA (00:50:38)
110 episodes
Manage episode 517970832 series 3501511
A walking pad hums, soda cans crack, and the jokes fly—but what sticks is a grounded approach to health that actually fits a full life. We hang out with Edin from Evidence Nutrition to unpack how he coaches everyday people and athletes without the noise: simpler plans, less moral panic around food, and real talk about what sustainable change looks like when you work a 9–5 and still want to perform.
We get into the weeds on protein myths and athlete fueling, including why obsessing over sky-high protein can starve your carbs and wreck endurance. We compare sport nutrition vs everyday nutrition, and draw a clear line between bodybuilding aesthetics and health-focused training. We also talk coaching fit—why a good coach refers out when a client needs a different skill set or lived experience—and how relatability and ethics matter more than shiny marketing.
The conversation turns to online culture: fat-shaming, “bullying works” nonsense, and the weird overlap of moral posturing and comment-section cruelty. We break down how algorithms reward outrage, how lighting and PEDs warp body expectations, and why skill in the gym should be treated like skill in tennis: it takes time, reps, and patience. Along the way, you’ll hear practical content-creator tactics (batch filming, editing at 1.5–1.7 mph on a walking pad), plus the kind of candid behind-the-scenes that demystifies people with big followings.
We close with something personal and urgent: Movember. Edin shares his commitment to men’s mental health and suicide prevention, with a goal to turn small donations and shared posts into meaningful awareness. If money’s tight, sharing the link or hitting follow still helps. Before you go, drop your favorite creative, food-first way to get more fiber—no powders required.
If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend who needs a kinder path to fitness, and leave a review with your top fiber hack so we can feature it next time.
You can find us on social media here:
Rob Tiktok
Rob Instagram
Liam Tiktok
Liam Instagram
Chapters
1. Cold Open, Host Swaps, Banter (00:00:00)
2. Walking Pads And Content Workflow (00:03:03)
3. Meet Edin Of Evidence Nutrition (00:04:28)
4. DeLorean Tangent And Car Talk (00:06:28)
5. Zero Sugar Drinks And Fast Food (00:09:23)
6. Coaching Focus And Client Fit (00:12:38)
7. Protein Myths And Fueling Athletes (00:16:58)
8. You Can’t Coach Everyone (00:20:53)
9. Hate Comments, Algorithms, And Why (00:24:38)
10. Bullying, Religion Bios, And Hypocrisy (00:29:28)
11. Gym Culture, Lighting, And Enhancers (00:34:18)
12. Skill Building Analogy: Tennis To Gym (00:38:23)
13. Relatability, Honesty, And Editing (00:42:48)
14. Movember Mission And Donations (00:46:33)
15. Closing Bits, Fiber Challenge, CTA (00:50:38)
110 episodes
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