Biceps After Babies Radio

Do you have to step on a bodybuilding stage to eat and train like a bodybuilder? Nope. In this episode I'm breaking down how to borrow the strategies that build those incredible physiques, without ever putting on the spray tan.

I start with a personal update: I'm officially committed to competing in a bodybuilding show. I'm finishing out 2026 in a lean build (eating almost 2,500 calories and lifting heavy), with prep starting in January and a show on the calendar for May. I also share why I switched coaches partway through, and why personality fit matters just as much as credentials.

Then we get into five things I've learned that you can use in your own training and nutrition, stage or no stage. Why living in a permanent cut is a mistake, how prepping your body before a deficit sets you up to succeed, the difference between "doing a cut" and actually locking in, the two levers that build muscle (smart programming and real intensity), and why consistency in your steps, sleep, cardio, and water matters as much as your macros.

If you want help making your training actually work, grab my free workshop, Why Your Workouts Aren't Working, at bicepsafterbabies.com/workshop. Subscribe, share this with a friend who's been living in a cut, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.

“I know what to do, but I can’t get myself to do it.” If that thought has been looping in your head, there’s a good chance you don’t have a motivation problem. You have a misalignment problem. I’m joined by my personal mindset coach, Brad Bizjack, to redefine what success actually means and to map a clear path for creating it without burning out or feeling like you’re failing at life.

Brad shares his simplest definition of success: life on your terms. We talk about how easy it is, especially for women and moms, to lose touch with what we want under layers of responsibility, people pleasing, and guilt. Brad gives practical questions to uncover the desire that’s already there, plus a way to tell the difference between a goal you truly want and a goal you inherited from society, family expectations, or old “be realistic” programming.

Then we get tactical with Brad’s “combination lock” framework: the right strategy matters, but it won’t stick if your beliefs and values are in conflict or if your nervous system treats growth like danger. We reframe self sabotage as self preservation, share quick tools to lower guilt and shame (including why empathy and community matter), and dig into energetic alignment in a grounded, practical way so you can take more aligned action with less stress.

If you want a next step, Brad is hosting a free five day Success Accelerator challenge October 19 through 23, and you can register at bicepsafterbabies.com/success. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels stuck, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re applying this week.

Have you ever thought, “I KNOW what I’m supposed to do… so why am I not doing it?” That’s exactly what I’m diving into in this episode with behavioral researcher and bestselling author Nir Eyal. We talk about why having the information, the plan, and even the desire to change isn’t always enough, and how the beliefs we have about ourselves and our circumstances can actually keep us stuck. We get into quitting, limiting beliefs, pain vs. suffering, and how changing the way we see a situation can completely change what we’re able to do. If you’ve ever felt like you know better but just can’t seem to do better, I think this conversation will really make you stop and think.
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Links:
Nir's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram
Nir's Books:
Beyond Belief https://a.co/d/0e5K3njG
Hooked https://amzn.to/4o8wR5e
Indistractable https://amzn.to/4g26jk9
Free belief change guide:
www.nirandfar.com/beyond-belief-live
Bonus content and the 30-Day Belief Transformation Journal are here: nirandfar.com/beyond-belief

What if GLP-1s could do more than change your appetite, and they could actually create an opportunity to change your habits? In this episode, I’m joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and The Power of Habit author Charles Duhigg for a fascinating conversation about GLP-1s, food noise, dopamine, and the science of habit change. We unpack what happens in the brain when GLP-1s quiet cravings, why they may create a temporary “habit window,” and how to use that window to build behaviors that can actually stick. Whether you’re considering a GLP-1, currently taking one, or have no plans to use one, this episode will change the way you think about willpower, food, exercise, and lasting behavior change. 
Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/416
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Links:
Episode 395: I Was Wrong About Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro with Dr. Taylor Brueseke
Charles Duhigg's books:
The Power of Habit: https://amzn.to/4f0clzK
Smarter, Faster, Better: https://amzn.to/44RhfdB
Supercommunicators: https://amzn.to/4vSH0pQ

In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about drinking alcohol while counting macros and working toward your health and fitness goals. I’ll explain how alcohol affects fat burning, muscle recovery, sleep, hunger, and decision-making, and why simply “fitting it into your macros” doesn’t tell the whole story. I’ll also share questions to help you evaluate your relationship with alcohol, understand the trade-offs, and decide how often drinking is truly worth it for you. My goal isn’t to tell you whether you should or shouldn’t drink, but to give you the information you need to make an informed, conscious choice for your journey. Let’s dive in!
Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/415
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