Episodes

Hey Nerdles! This week, we are paying tribute to our best friend - our dogs. Matt recently sent his companion, Dutch, across the rainbow bridge. This episode is a tribute to her , the love we have for our pets and the unconditional love and loyalty our companions provide us. Most people know what it's like to lose their beloved pet - we are all in this together. Grab a box of tissues and snuggle your furry friends a little bit harder tonight. "How lucky am I to have something that makes saying...

Hey Nerdles! This week we are replaying a CTC Classic featuring Dr. Jessica Knurick. This episode originally aired more than a year ago when the Make America Healthy Again movement first started making a lot of noise. More than a year into this administration, we have one simple question: Are we healthy again? You be the judge. Seed oils. Chemicals. Processed Food. Make America Health Again. There is a lot of noise out there across social media and the entire country about these topics and thi...

Self care. It's always been important - and right now it's more important than ever. People are struggling. Confused. Hurt. And that is impacting how people show up for themsleves and others. We want you to know that self care is not selfish. Self care is self preservation! In this weeks episode we keep it real, as always. We discuss our struggles and work through them - together. Because together, we are stronger. Join our Patreon for monthly workouts, challenges, recipes, and to become part ...

We aren't! **Trigger Warning** This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics. Please be aware of this and make the best choice for yourself when choosing to listen or not. Divided we stand. This weeks episode is a heavy, but necessary, conversation. Please understand that we are discussing these topics with the best of humanity in mind. We are not intending to further any political divide or shame anyone for decisions they've made. We talk about Alex Pretti and ICE, the Epstein files a...

**Trigger Warning** This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics. Please be aware of this and make the best choice for yourself when choosing to listen or not. Divided we stand. This weeks episode is a heavy, but necessary, conversation. Please understand that we are discussing these topics with the best of humanity in mind. We are not intending to further any political divide or shame anyone for decisions they've made. We talk about Alex Pretti and ICE, the Epstein files and SA accusa...

Whatsup! This week we are joined by our friend Rusty Meier, aka the Miss Frizzle of Fitness! Rusty is passionate about empowering women to feel their strongest and most confident without the bullshit - and that's what we're discussing today! From changing our bodies for others to getting strong for ourselves - the way we approach our fitness matters! Our relationship with our body, food, and fitness is all connected - Rusty shares her story and offers practical tips for eating while traveling, ...

Food noise! It's so hot right now. You've heard the term. You've lived it. We've talked about it for years. But what is it and how do you shut it the hell up? This week we are joined by Jared Hamilton, who dives deep into the world of food noise with us. In this episode we discuss what food noise is, what causes food noise, red flags to look out for before starting a fat loss journey, and how fat loss starts with your relationship with food - not calories. Join our Patreon for monthly workouts...

Hey Nerdles! We are in the thick of it and survived the holiday season - great! Now what? We've heard that many of you are struggling right now with that 'lul'. The excitement and chaos of the holiday is gone, kids are back to school, you're back to work - so what do you do now? Get back to the boring basics, create a plan of attack for the year, and GET AFTER IT - the only way through what you're feeling right now is to experience it and continue on! Join our Patreon for monthly workouts, cha...

Happy New Year, Nerdles! This week we are catching up and celebrating the fact that we made it through the holidays and are ready to tackle another year! We aren't big fans of new years resolutions - most people fail resolutions. But we are BIG fans of goal setting and make small changes in your life - and that's exactly what this episode is all about! Change can feel overwhelming, especially right now when everyone is posting vision boards and talking about all of the great things they're goi...

The holidays are here. Many people are simply trying to get by without losing their cool right now - and that's ok! This week we have an open discussion about where we are in this season of life, men being able to help menopausal women, unregulated supplements and weight loss drugs, and more. Sit back, grab a coffee or your favorite emotional support beverage, and relax for a bit. You've worked hard all year. You deserve it. Join our Patreon for monthly workouts, challenges, recipes, and to b...

We can do hard things! Over the past few months, Beth and Matt have been talking about Matt's 50k training - and now the hard work has paid off as Matt completed his first ultra marathon. This week we are talking about his experience, lessons learned, the resiliency needed for accomplishing something like this, and taking it one step at a time. No matter how big your goal may be - you accomplish it by doing one thing: keeping your head down and never stopping. Join our Patreon for monthly wor...

**Warning** This episode contains talk about mental health, eating disorders, and body image.** Hey Nerdles! There has been a huge fuss lately about a certain movie (ahem..Wicked) and the bodies of its stars. Instead of focusing on the movie and the messages within, we are once again talking about the bodies of women. In this episode, we discuss whether it's OK to talk about people's bodies or not, and how to talk about the bigger issues at hand. We can all agree that society has unrealistic b...

'Tis the season! The holiday season is in full effect, with Thanksgiving being less a week away (for our American friends). This week we talk about pivoting and managing your fitness with a busy schedule! Doctors appointments, school recitals, work commitments, managing a social life, even your own romantic relationship - there are so many events competing for your time, but what about your fitness? You deserve to be a priority, too - self care is not selfish, self care is self preservation! W...

It's that time of year again - the holidays are upon us! Are you surprised? Well, you shouldn't be - they happy every year at the same time! This week we talk about the holiday season and how it should be treated just like any other day - because if you need to have special rules, restrictions, and routines for the holiday, that suggest that the lifestyle you are living is too rigid and doesn't allow the flexibility you need to get through the holidays without losing your shit! Join our Patreo...

Happy Friday Nerdles! This week we talk about dietizing everything in your life - from your morning coffee and protein shake, to low fat & low calorie hacks, to low cottage everything - diet culture is once again ramping up with the holiday season in full effect. One thing no one talks about when swapping out their foods with food that tastes like cardboard is the enjoyment factor - and food is meant to be enjoyed! Not only that, but when you enjoy the food you eat - you are more likely to stic...

Do you get a good nights sleep? Sleep is a foundational part of our health and fitness - how our sleep goes, so often goes our health. This week, we spend some time talking about the importance of sleep and how it impacts all aspects of your life - from your mood and recovery, to weight loss, to your hunger - if your sleep hygiene is poor, you are much more likely to struggle! We cover a variety of topics today - buckle up and tune in because we've got some things to say! Join our Patreon for ...

10k Steps. Often see as the gold standard for weight loss and fitness goals, but there's a caveat: Where your steps come from, matters. Many people have active jobs such as nurses, teachers, or manufacturing jobs - and that's great, but it doesn't replace the need to still do intentional cardio and strength training. This week, we dive into why! We also dive into a question Beth received about "only" losing a half of a pound every week and why it's your mindset and expectations that are needing...

Hello Nerdles! Welcome back! This week, Team Nerdle talks strength training - more specifically, how Beth and Matt are both progressing with their strength training. We dive into Matt's running progress as well before having a friendly debate about whether or not peanut butter is a protein source. This is a controversial topic in the fitness industry and highlights a bigger issue: The rigid rules and black or white thinking that the fitness industry still struggles with. We discuss the pro's a...

Your body doesn’t have to look a certain way to be fit. In this episode, Matt and Beth call out body shaming in fitness culture and discuss how fitness doesn't have a 'look'. The reality is - you can be healthy in a larger body. You can be healthy in a smaller body. You also be unhealthy in both a larger and smaller body - the way you look doesn't determine your health and it certainly doesn't determine your fitness and knowledge. Learn how to separate health from appearance, redefine what bei...

We're back! This week we are continuing our conversation from last week's episode about strength training mistakes - we're talking cardio! Before we get to that topic, we caught up with each others fitness and training progress, social media rants, and Beth addressed a message she received that was accusing her of taking a GLP-1, so Beth lets us know what she thinks about that! Some of the cardio mistakes discussed: Not doing enough cardio Mixing cardio during strength training Not pushing ...

Whatsup Nerdles! This week we had a great conversation full of solid information. We caught up with Beth and her reverse diet, Matt and his 50k training, the dangers of women running alone, parenting, and more! After catching up with each other we dive into a question from one of our Patreon members about rest times between sets, and if its ok to do cardio in between sets. This led us to discussing some of the most common mistakes we see people making when it comes to strength training, and the...

Peanut butter isn’t protein, “fitness to say yes” is the goal, and post-goal blues are real! This week we unpack why awareness beats labels, how to be movable enough to say yes to hikes, runs, and life, and Matt’s 25K fueling lessons (Tailwind + gels, RIP socks). Plus: leptin myths, gym TVs blasting news, craving real community again, the cookie-jar mindset for doing hard sh*t, and why GLP-1 hype (and MLM “drops”) can be misguided. Don't forget to send us a DM letting us know what you think of...

Meno belly. Cortisol face. These are terms used to target menopausal women by influencers and grifters online. Not only are they completely bogus terms but they aren't endearing, either. In this episode we dive into world of meno belly - what it is, what causes it, and how you can get rid of (hint: you don't need any supplements, detox teas, or coupon codes for a GLP-1). We dig into: What causes 'menu belly' and how you can take back control Beth's reverse diet and her previous meno belly ex...

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are being marketed everywhere - but who’s really being targeted and who's benefitting? Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on how these drugs are promoted to the two most vulnerable groups when it comes to disordered eating: young women and menopausal women. We dig into: Why eating disorders are already surging in teens and women in their 20s. How menopause creates a “second wave” of vulnerability and disordered eating The role influencers and soci...