Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast

• SAM MILLER: THE FUNCTIONAL COACHING CRISIS | WHEN “HOLISTIC” BECOMES HARMFUL | EP. 193

  Functional and “holistic” coaching is more popular than ever but a lot of people are walking away from these programs feeling more confused, more anxious, and more convinced that they are broken than when they started.On this episode of THE CHASING CLARITY HEALTH & FITNESS PODCAST, I sit down with Sam Miller to break down where functional coaching is going wrong, how fear based messaging and diagnosis driven protocols are impacting clients and what a higher standard of coaching should actually look like if the goal is long term health and sustainable results.HERE IS WHAT WE COVER️ WHY COOKIE CUTTER PROTOCOLS HAVE TAKEN OVER A FIELD THAT CLAIMS TO BE “INDIVIDUALIZED”️ HOW PRESET SYSTEMS AND TEMPLATES IGNORE REAL WORLD PHYSIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY, LIFESTYLE AND GOALS️ THE PROBLEM WITH VAGUE DIAGNOSES LIKE “ADRENAL FATIGUE” AND “WEIGHT LOSS RESISTANCE”️ HOW LABELING CLIENTS AS “BROKEN” CREATES FEAR, IDENTITY ISSUES AND DEPENDENCY️ THE RISE OF FEAR BASED MARKETING AND WHY IT DRIVES HYPERFIXATION AND OVER ANALYSIS️ HOW SUPPLEMENT AND PEPTIDE STACK OBSESSION PULLS ATTENTION AWAY FROM NUTRITION, TRAINING, SLEEP AND STRESS️ If this episode hits home for you, share it on your stories and tag us with your biggest takeaway, and if you need support, you can always reach me on Instagram @brandondacruz_ or through the link in the show notes.WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Brandon on IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/⁠For Info on Brandon’s Coaching Services: ⁠https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiry⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Brandon’s Website: ⁠https://www.brandondacruzfit.com⁠

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• FAT LOSS OVER 40: THE TRUTH ABOUT FAT LOSS IN PERIMENOPAUSE & MENOPAUSE | THE SCIENCE & STRATEGIES BEHIND LONG LASTING PHYSIQUE CHANGE FOR WOMEN | EP 192

  Women over 40 are constantly told that fat loss becomes impossible once they reach perimenopause or menopause. Social media is filled with claims that hormones prevent fat loss, that metabolism crashes and that weight loss resistance is inevitable. These messages create anxiety, confusion and frustration for women who feel like their bodies have stopped responding.In today’s episode, we cut through the noise and get to the truth behind fat loss in midlife. The reality is that your body is not broken and fat loss is still absolutely achievable after 40. The women I coach in their 40s and 50s are living proof that with the right strategy, results are not only possible but predictable.This episode walks you through the science, the research and the practical strategies that drive real, long lasting body composition change for women in midlife.HERE IS WHAT WE COVER:️WHY WOMEN FEEL LIKE FAT LOSS BECOMES HARDER IN PERIMENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE️THE REAL REASONS FAT LOSS FEELS MORE CHALLENGING AFTER 40️WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS OUTCOMES BEFORE & AFTER MENOPAUSE️HOW CHANGES IN SLEEP, STRESS, NEAT, & MUSCLE MASS IMPACT ENERGY BALANCE️FAT DISTRIBUTION CHANGES DURING MENOPAUSE️WHY LIFESTYLE HABITS MATTER MORE THAN HORMONES FOR FAT LOSS SUCCESS️THE COACHING STRATEGIES I USE WITH WOMEN OVER 40 TO REBUILD METABOLISM & CHANGE BODY COMPOSITION️ THE FIVE PILLARS THAT DRIVE SUSTAINABLE FAT LOSS ACROSS THE FEMALE LIFE COURSEIf you are in your 40s or 50s and feel like your body is fighting you, this episode will give you the clarity, confidence and strategy you need to move forward.WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: [email protected] Info on Brandon’s Coaching Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiryBrandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

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• LYLE MCDONALD: METABOLISM & FAT LOSS FOR WOMEN 40 PLUS | THE TRUTH ABOUT MENOPAUSE & BODY COMP | EP 191

  Women in their 40s and 50s are constantly targeted with misinformation around hormones, metabolism and fat loss. Social media is filled with claims that menopause crashes your metabolism, makes fat loss impossible and guarantees belly fat no matter what you do. These fragility narratives create fear and confusion and leave many women feeling frustrated and defeated.In this episode, I sit down with Lyle McDonald to break down what the science actually shows about metabolism and fat loss during the menopause transition.This conversation is designed to replace misinformation with clarity and empower women with an evidence based understanding and practical solutions.HERE IS WHAT WE COVER:️DOES MENOPAUSE CRASH YOUR METABOLISM️WHAT THE LATEST RESEARCH SHOWS ABOUT RESTING METABOLIC RATE IN MIDLIFE️WHY AGE NOT MENOPAUSAL STATUS IS LINKED TO LOWER METABOLIC RATE️WHY FAT LOSS FEELS HARDER DURING PERIMENOPAUSE️IS FAT GAIN INEVITABLE DURING MENOPAUSE️ WHAT THE SWAN STUDY REALLY TELLS US ABOUT BODY COMP IN MIDLIFE️THE TRUTH ABOUT “MENO BELLY” & FAT REDISTRIBUTION️ MYTH BUSTING A SHORTER ANABOLIC WINDOW FOR WOMEN️ ACTIONABLE STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN 40 PLUS TO IMPROVE METABOLISM AND BODY COMPOSITIONIf this episode resonates with you or you know a woman who feels stuck in her fat loss journey, share it with her so she can hear the truth instead of fear based marketing.For a structured, evidence based coaching program customized to your physiology and lifestyle, apply using the link in the show notes or send me a message on Instagram @brandondacruz_WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: [email protected] Info on Brandon’s Coaching Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiryBrandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

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• LYLE MCDONALD: DEBUNKING THE BIGGEST NUTRITION, FAT LOSS & BODY COMP MYTHS TARGETING WOMEN | SEPARATING THE SCIENCE FROM THE BS SOLD ON SOCIAL MEDIA | EP. 190

  Women are constantly targeted with confusing and fear based messaging around hormones, metabolism, and weight loss. Especially during perimenopause and menopause, misinformation spreads rapidly and leads many women to believe their bodies are broken or that fat loss is no longer possible.In this episode of the Chasing Clarity Health and Fitness Podcast, I sit down with Lyle McDonald to dismantle the most common myths being pushed in the women’s health space and reveal what the science actually shows. Our goal is to replace confusion and fear with clarity, confidence, and evidence based education.HERE IS WHAT WE COVER:️ WHY WOMEN ARE TARGETED BY NUTRITION & BODY COMP MISINFORMATION️ DO WOMEN RESPOND DIFFERENTLY TO A CALORIE DEFICIT THAN MEN?️ REAL REASONS WOMEN OFTEN LOSE FAT SLOWER THAN MEN️ KISSPEPTIN, HORMONES & MISUSED MECHANISTIC DATA️ PREMENOPAUSE VS PERI/POSTMENOPAUSE FAT LOSS OUTCOMESIf today’s episode resonates with you, share it with another woman who needs to hear a message grounded in truth and empowerment instead of fear and confusion.WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: [email protected] Info on Brandon’s Coaching Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiryBrandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

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• HOLIDAY NUTRITION BLUEPRINT: HOW TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS WITHOUT DERAILING YOUR GOALS | EP. 189

  Most people see the holidays as an obstacle to progress, a time when all the hard work they’ve put in throughout the year gets undone. But the truth is, the holidays don’t have to derail your goals. With the right systems, structure, and mindset, you can enjoy the food, the people, and the season without losing the habits that drive long-term success.In this episode of the CHASING CLARITY HEALTH & FITNESS PODCAST, I break down the research behind why most annual weight gain happens during the holidays and share the exact strategies I use with clients to help them stay lean, healthy, and consistent through the most challenging time of the year. Whether your goal is fat loss, maintenance, or simply feeling your best while enjoying the celebrations, this episode will give you a clear framework to stay in control without restriction or guilt.HERE IS WHAT WE COVER:WHY MOST YEARLY WEIGHT GAIN HAPPENS BETWEEN NOVEMBER & JANUARYHOW TO TRANSITION TO MAINTENANCE & FOCUS ON PERFORMANCE DURING THE HOLIDAYSWHY YOU SHOULD TREAT EACH HOLIDAY AS A SINGLE DAY, NOT A SIX-WEEK SEASONHOW TO PLAN & PRIORITIZE CELEBRATIONS WITHOUT LOSING STRUCTUREPRE-LOADING STRATEGIES THAT REDUCE HUNGER & PREVENT OVEREATINGHOW TO LEAD BY EXAMPLE BY BRINGING DISHES THAT ALIGN WITH YOUR GOALSTHE MINDSET SHIFTS THAT TURN HOLIDAY CHALLENGES INTO LONG-TERM SUCCESSIf you’ve ever felt like the holidays knock you off track or undo months of progress, this episode will show you how to approach the season with balance, confidence, and clarity so you can enjoy it fully and start the new year strong.WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: [email protected] Info on Brandon’s Coaching Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiryBrandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

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