Biceps After Babies Radio: Daily Summaries Delivered

420: Your Perimenopausal Body Isn't Broken . . . You Just Need To Change Your Workouts

Quick question: when's the last time you lifted something heavy enough that it actually felt hard? If you can't remember, this episode is for you. This conversation originally aired on my friend Monica Packer's show as part of her More for Moms content, and I loved it so much I wanted to share it with you here too. Monica and I dig into exactly what perimenopause does to your body, and more importantly, what to actually do about it in the gym. We start with the single best thing you can be d...

419: How to Eat, Train, and Look Like A Bodybuilder

418: My Secret Mindset Weapon Brad Bizjack

Send us Fan Mail “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 ...

417: The Real Reason You Know Better But Don't Do Better with Nir Eyal

Send us Fan Mail 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 ...

416: What GLP-1s Actually Do to Your Habits with Charles Duhigg

Send us Fan Mail 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 bui...

415: Drinking Alcohol and Counting Macros

Send us Fan Mail 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 ...

414: Am I Competing In A Bodybuilding Show?

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes for a candid chat about a goal I never thought I’d consider: competing in a bodybuilding show. I break down what changed my mind, how I’m overcoming past fears around body image and subjective judging, and why I decided to hire a coach for my current building phase. I also talk about the power of taking things one step at a time without needing to commit to the end result right away. Tune in to hear where I’m at in my train...

413: How Steph Lost 101 Pounds (And What She Wishes She Knew at the Start) with Steph Augst

Send us Fan Mail Joining me for today's episode is Steph, an Air Force veteran, dedicated mom, and content creator whose fitness journey eventually led her to the bodybuilding stage. She is here to pull back the curtain on her incredible 101-pound transformation, proving that when you commit to small, almost boring habits and stay consistent through the slow seasons, remarkable things are possible. We dig into the specific "crisis point" that sparked her journey, the step-by-step process of l...