Just a quick wrap-up of our first season of the podcast and some of the things to look forward to coming in Season 2! A huge thank you to everyone who has tuned in, reviewed, shared, or even just enjoyed the show. We truly couldn't do this without you!   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and Android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode of the podcast, Layne and Holly interview James Smith. James is the author of two best-selling books "Not a Diet Book" and "Not a Life Coach" and is known in the fitness industry as someone who takes no shit and pulls no punches. He also has one of the most interesting and, quite frankly, bizarre stories of how he came to be an established figure in the industry. James is also extremely transparent when discussing his experiences with anabolic steroids, alcohol, and various other things. This episode is very entertaining, funny, and a must-listen for aspiring fitness professionals.   You can find James on Instagram @jamessmithpt and at https://www.jamessmithacademy.com   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and Android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, Layne and Holly chat with celebrity trainer and former LA Lakers trainer, Gunnar Peterson. Gunnar is well known for having trained some of the biggest stars like The Rock, Lindsey Vonn, Sylvester Stallone, Kate Beckinsale, and many others. He shares his experience and tons of wisdom for up-and-coming coaches/PTs on how to be successful. This episode was wildly entertaining for us & Gunnar was one of our absolute favorite guests! We know you’ll love this episode as well!   You can find Gunnar on Instagram @gunnarfitness and at https://gunnarpeterson.com   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and Android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, Holly and Layne interview Dr. Mike Israetel. Dr. Israetel is one of the most well-known evidence-based hypertrophy experts in the world. We chat with him about what matters most for hypertrophy, with the discussion centering around volume, load, intensity, and proximity to failure. We also get insight into the mindset of hardcore training where we will teach our listeners about the difference between training to failure... and training to failure by going to the 'dark place.' This episode is sure to blow some minds, so you don't want to miss it!   You can find Dr. Israetel on Instagram @rpdrmike and at https://renaissanceperiodization.com   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and Android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

There are many myths that have been perpetuated about resistance training over the years including but not limited to: -Lifting makes you bulky -Lift light weights to be 'toned' -Lifting stunts your growth -Lifting makes you 'muscle bound' In this episode, Layne talks with Sal Di Stefano from Mind Pump. Sal began his fitness journey of lifting weights as a teenager and became a personal trainer at 18 years of age, then was promoted to general manager of a large gym by age 19, and started his own business at 22 by opening his own personal training studio. A veteran of 'in the trenches' hands-on personal training, Sal brings a practical element of resistance training knowledge with an ability to distill complex topics into engaging content. Layne and Sal rap about the many benefits of resistance training, the myths about it, and why almost everyone should be resistance training in some form. To check out Mind Pump visit: https://www.mindpumpmedia.com and to order a copy of Sal's new book 'The Resistance Training Revolution' visit: https://theresistancetrainingrevolution.com   You can find Sal on Instagram @mindpumpsal   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and Android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

Dan Newmire is a professor at Texas A&M and has also competed as a successful bodybuilder, winning the superheavyweight class at 2012 NPC Junior USA Championships. Dan's research centers around the mechanisms behind hypertrophy and one of his specific areas of research is examining the utility of partial ranges of motion on hypertrophy compared to more conventional methods. He also is interested in the adaptations to resistance exercise and the effects of warm & cold immersion on recovery from resistance training. It is rare that a researcher such as Dan also has the same 'hardcore,' in-gym experience as many top bodybuilders. This gives him a unique perspective on what is useful for fat loss, muscle gain, and body composition. Don't miss this episode!   You can find Dan on Twitter & Instagram @dnewmire   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and Android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld. Brad is considered one of the most preeminent if not THE MOST preeminent researcher of muscle hypertrophy in the world. He is a professor at Lehman College and has published several popular books including "The MAX Muscle Plan" as well as "The Science and Development of Muscular Hypertrophy." We speak with him about all things muscle growth, including discussions on volume, intensity, and the mechanisms behind how muscle actually grows from training. Don't miss out on your chance to learn from the best!   You can find Brad on Instagram @bradschoenfeldphd and at his website, http://www.lookgreatnaked.com   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and Android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

On today's show, we have an extremely special guest, Dr. Donald Layman, Layne's PhD advisor. Dr. Layman is a legend in the field of nutrition, especially protein metabolism. In this episode, we talk about Dr. Layman's research, all things protein, as well as dispelling some popular nutritional sciences myths. Don't miss your chance to learn from the man who taught Layne how to think like a scientist.   You can find Dr. Layman on Twitter @donlayman   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and Android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, Layne interviews James Krieger, someone we consider to be at the forefront of evidence-based nutrition and training recommendations. He has a master's degree in nutrition and a second master's degree in exercise physiology. He has published research in journals such as the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the Journal of Applied Physiology. He runs weightology.net and has his own research review (that we are subscribed to). He is also a professional day trader and co-founder of FitProFinancial, which specifically helps fitness pros manage their finances. Layne and James go DEEP into the latest science on training for hypertrophy as well as fat loss. They discuss the role of volume and new concepts such as volume cycling. This episode is one of my (Layne) personal favorites and it actually made me adjust my training based on some of the ideas that were discussed. You definitely do not want to miss this one!   You can find James on Instagram @james.krieger, his website, https://weightology.net, and you can find out more about FitProFinancial at https://fitprofinancial.com   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and Android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Jay Cholewa, professor of exercise science at the University of Lynchburg. We talk about Jay's abnormal route to becoming a professor and what led him to turn his life around. We also discuss the extensive history between Jay and Layne: how they met in the early 2000s on the bodybuilding.com forums as aspiring bodybuilders, how their paths diverged and then came back together. Of course, we discuss Dr. Cholewa's research, much of which focuses on supplements like Betaine. We think you will very much enjoy this episode and learn quite a bit during the process. Don’t forget to leave us a review if you are enjoying these podcast episodes!   You can find Dr. Cholewa on Instagram @dr.redperformance   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and Android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

Dr. Mark Haub is currently a professor at Kansas State University. He has a Bachelors in Psychology from Fort Hays State University, as well as a Masters in Exercise Science. He also holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Kansas. Dr. Haub has researched many interesting nutrition-related topics, such as sodium bicarbonate and sodium citrate in sports performance, as well as high-fat diets vs high-carbohydrate diets in endurance athletes. The list goes on. For those of you that have been in the nutrition-evidence space for the past decade, you may recognize Dr. Haub from his 2010 claim to fame as the "Twinkie Diet Professor." This all came about during his teachings of energy balance at Kansas State University. Not only was Dr. Haub working a stressful job as a college professor, he was also a husband and father to a young toddler. At the time, he was the heaviest he had ever weighed in his life, so in an effort to lose weight, Dr. Haub undertook a 10-week weight loss diet to demonstrate to his students the concept of energy balance. To spice things up a little, in order to debunk the 2010 USA Nutrition Guidelines—which stated that all solid fats and refined carbohydrates were obesogenic—he included a range of processed foods high in refined sugars and saturated fats. Dr. Haub shares these findings with us today, along with a host of other interesting topics! Don’t forget to leave us a review if you are enjoying these podcast episodes!   You can find Dr. Haub on Twitter @Haub_KSU   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro. Dr. Fundaro holds a PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, where her research specifically focused on the gut microbiome. She spent a few years as an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and also as a coach for Renaissance Periodization. Now she works full-time running her own company, Vitamin PhD Nutrition. In this episode, we discuss the gut microbiome, gut health issues like IBS, flexible dieting, and intuitive eating. We also discuss the anti-diet movement and where she stands on it as well as HAES (health at every size).   You can find Dr. Fundaro on Instagram @vitaminphd, her website, https://vitaminphdnutrition.com, and you can find out more about the Bridging the Gap with Comprehensive Coaching series at https://btgcomprehensivecoaching.com   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Ethan Weiss. Dr. Weiss is a cardiologist at UCSF and recently made headlines for a large intermittent fasting study that he was involved in called the 'TREAT Study.' The study was unique in terms of the number of participants, duration, and number of biomarkers examined in a TRF (time-restricted feeding) vs. non-TRF study. Dr. Weiss' hypothesis was that the TRF group would see better results than the non-TRF group over the 12-week study. He talks about how he believed this due to his background in using TRF for himself to lose weight and when the results came out that TRF was NOT superior in the TREAT study, he was surprised. In fact, the study suggested there may have been some negatives with the TRF group that has made Dr. Weiss re-think his position with regard to TRF. We talk about the results of the study, the limitations, and his interpretation of the data. We also discuss how the media has taken some of the results completely out of context. If you've been curious about TRF, this is an episode that will be sure to pique your curiosity.    You can find Dr. Weiss on Twitter @ethanjweiss   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Alan Levinovitz. Dr. Levinovitz is an associate professor of religious studies at James Madison University. His work looks into the relationship between religion, science, and literature. His best-selling book "Natural: How Faith in Nature's Goodness Leads to Harmful Fads, Unjust Laws, and Flawed Science" takes a deep dive into our obsession with what is 'natural' and questions the very fundamental understanding of what IS, in fact, natural. We discuss naturalism as it relates to nutritional fads, nutrition tribes, and the parallels between religion and nutrition tribalism. This isn't our typical episode, but we think you will have a much better understanding of WHY people can descend into cognitive dissonance and the dangers of groupthink after listening.   You can find Alan on Twitter @alanlevinovitz and on his website, https://www.alanlevinovitz.com   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

What an amazing episode this is. This week we interview Hollywood actor, Ethan Suplee. You may recognize him from the popular TV series "My Name Is Earl," along with movies such as "American History X," "Remember the Titans," "Cold Mountain," and many more. Not only do we discuss Ethan's career as an actor, but we also hear about his struggles with weight—where, at several points throughout his career, he reached a bodyweight of over 500lbs! We talk about how Ethan's recent efforts enabled him to turn his life around, as well as the many strategies and tools he used to get to where he is today.   You can find Ethan on Instagram @ethansuplee and check out his podcast, American Glutton, at https://www.americanglutton.net   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this week's episode, we chat with Australian health and fitness coach Mark Carroll and his incredibly beautiful, highly-talented girlfriend, Lauren Simpson.  This episode was recorded back in 2019, so you’ll notice some of the events we discuss have already passed. That said, we both found it interesting to listen back to this and observe the mindset of a professional bikini athlete like Lauren when she is faced with a big competition like WBFF Worlds.  We talk to the pair about a range of subjects, most notably how they both met and went on to do great things in the fitness industry, as well as many of their future business plans. We also speak first-hand to Mark about his ongoing struggles with mental health and how he has managed to work through it and go on to build a successful business. This is an episode not to be missed, everyone. We know you are going to enjoy it!   You can find Lauren and Mark on Instagram @laurensimpson and @coachmarkcarroll as well as their websites, https://laurensimpsonfitness.com and https://coachmarkcarroll.com   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

Today's episode is another Q&A from our listeners. Some of the topics covered in this one are related to contest prep and weight loss—specifically dealing with extreme hunger and strategies to overcome binge eating. We also discuss strength-based training (low reps at heavy loads) and whether or not this makes you "bulky." We talk about weight belts and lifting accessories, what exercises they are useful for, and what we recommend for training. If you would like to ask a question for future podcast Q&A episodes, you can do so by heading over to our Instagram page @beautyandthegeekpod and sending us a direct message. We hope you enjoy this week's episode!   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

Zach Rocheleau is a good friend of ours who is not only a whole lot of fun to be around—in fact, we recently brought him along on a trip to Australia—but he also embodies positivity when it comes to enjoying food.  Zach is most known for his recipe creation, with several macro-friendly recipe books. More recently, Zach launched his own food product range "Protein Cookie Butter," along with some fun & novel flavored protein powders, and has really taken the concept of flexible dieting to the next level!  In this week's podcast, we discussed some pretty heavy topics from Zach's youth and how this helped propel him forward to a highly successful career in food & fitness.   You can find Zach on Instagram @theflexibledietinglifestyle and at his website, flexibledietinglifestyle.com   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2021, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, Holly and Layne speak with Dr. Jake Linardon, a research fellow and psychology lecturer at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia (Holly's alma mater). Dr. Linardon's research focuses on eating disorders with a specific focus on binge eating disorder (BED). BED is a disorder that is quite common in the fitness industry and binge eating is something that many people in general struggle with. In this episode, Holly and Layne speak with Dr. Linardon about how to break binge eating.   You can find Jake on Instagram @break.binge.eating and at his website, breakbingeeating.com   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, we interview possibly the strongest pound for pound couple in the world, Hayden Bowe and Stefi Cohen. They have both achieved great success in powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting, but they are also well-educated entrepreneurs who have great insight on many different topics. We sat down and had beers with them and asked them a few questions. You’re going to love this show.   You can find Stefi on Instagram @steficohen, Hayden @hayden.bowe, & everything Hybrid @hybridperformancemethod   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

Holly and Layne take a step back and discuss their respective fitness journeys. They talk about how they got into fitness, how they developed and nurtured a passion for it, and what they think can help others have success on their journey. So many people only think in short time frames, but in order to have long-term success, it requires a long-term mindset. In this episode, the Beauty and the Geek break down how to develop the proper mindset for long-term success.   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, we interview Professor of Exercise Science, Bill Campbell. Bill runs the 'physique enhancement laboratory' at the University of South Florida. Bill's lab is specifically dedicated to unlocking the keys to improving body composition through resistance training and nutritional manipulation. You won't want to miss this episode of knowledge bombs.   You can find Bill on Instagram @billcampbellphd   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, we interview none other than Mr. Olympia, Brandon Curry. We talk about his journey from starting weights into bodybuilding and his progression. We discuss what the major change was that took him from ‘good’ to champion and we talk about how he balances being Mr. Olympia with being a dad and husband. Finally, we discuss his prep to defend his title and how it’s been impacted by COVID.   You can find Brandon on Instagram @brandon__curry   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

You guys get quite a diverse listen this week with a range of questions submitted from our listeners.   In this episode we cover topics from:   -Effective home workouts during COVID -How to approach programming when returning to the gym from lockdown. -How important is stretching before training for performance? -"No pain, no gain," is there any truth to this? -Do you need to sweat in order to lose weight?   If you would like to submit a question or topic for future podcasts, you can do so by messaging us on our Beauty and The Geek Instagram account: https://instagram.com/beautyandthegeekpod   We hope you enjoy the episode!   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

Dr. Andy Galpin is a tenured professor in the Center for Sport Performance at Cal State Fullerton. Andy is an expert in muscle biology/physiology in particular muscle fiber types. In this episode of Beauty and the Geek, Dr. Galpin chats with the team about muscle physiology and even schools Layne on muscle fiber types. You definitely don't want to miss this episode.   You can find Andy on Instagram @drandygalpin and at andygalpin.com   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com) © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, Layne and Holly discuss how they came to the concept of flexible dieting—the idea that you can eat 'whatever you want' so long as it fits within your protein, carbohydrate, and fat targets for the day. They talk about why they chose to eat this way, what they think is a good amount of 'flexibility,' and why they have found it to be the most sustainable way of eating for them.   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode Layne and Holly sit down with gut microbiome expert, Professor Suzanne Devkota.   Suzanne Devkota, PhD, is an assistant professor at UCLA as well as in the Cedars-Sinai Division of Gastroenterology investigating the role of diet in shaping the community of bacteria that live in our intestines (the "gut microbiome"). Her research into the effects of dietary fat on host-microbe interactions in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) led to some of the first mechanistic insights into why "modern" diseases such as IBD, diabetes and food allergies have rapidly increased over the past 50-100 years. Her ongoing research focuses on the role of sulfur-reducing bacteria on host immune responses and on counteractive nutritional therapies. Devkota teams with Cedars-Sinai physicians to combine clinical and basic research utilizing patient samples, in vivo conventional and gnotobiotic animal models, and sequencing- and culture-based microbial methodologies to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying clinical phenomena. Her goal is to add a powerful new dimension to diagnosis and treatment through a better understanding of gut microbial contributions to disease.   Some of the topics we hit on in this episode include:   -Her education and how she got into gut microbiome research sort of by accident -The effects of different dietary modifications on the gut microbiome -Why the microbiome is so important -Probiotics vs prebiotics -Artificial sweeteners & their effects on the gut microbiome -The limitations in the different types of studies -The importance of fiber & dietary fiber diversity -Intermittent fasting -Her opinion on "gut health" products -Her recommendations for nutrition overall for a healthy gut   You can find Suzanne on Twitter @suzanne_devkota and at devkotalab.com   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, Layne and Holly discuss what the best fat loss diet for YOU is. By YOU we mean the individual. They discuss how different diets work and which diets might suit some people better vs. others. They also discuss the pros and cons of many popular dietary strategies for fat loss.   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter ---- Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

Our hosts Layne Norton and Holly Baxter give an introduction to the show and talk about what it means to be 'evidence-based.' This episode is crucial to understanding their view of science and how they evaluate claims and evidence. In their podcast, The Beauty and the Geek, their goal is to educate, entertain, and inspire. Enjoy!   Get our new nutrition coaching app, Carbon Diet Coach, for iOS and android to get custom nutrition coaching for less than $10/month: https://joincarbon.com Get our books on how to lose fat: https://www.biolaynestore.com Take my online course "The Science of Nutrition": https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/science-of-nutrition Get custom workouts by us for $12.99/month: https://www.biolayne.com/members/workout-builder   Find Layne and Holly on Instagram @biolayne and @hollytbaxter   Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)   © 2020, Biolayne LLC. All rights reserved.

Welcome to The Beauty and The Geek! Layne Norton (PhD) and Holly Baxter (MS) discuss hot topics in fitness and nutrition using science and some humor. This podcast is meant to educate, entertain, and probably piss you off. We hope you enjoy and if you don’t, then you probably suck.   Find Layne on Instagram @biolayne and Holly @hollytbaxter   Post-production by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd) and David Margittai (inpostmedia.com)