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The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast

Talking all things nutrition, fitness and mindset to help you optimize your life and create the best version of you.

health & fitness nutrition

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147: 30 years 30 life lessons

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/07/08

Not that I'm super old hah but in honor of my 30th bday last week I wanted to use this episode to reflect on past failures, f*ck ups, and life-lessons I've learned along the way. Hopefully a few of these "lessons" will inspire you or at least make you view things a little differently.Just me rambling on this one but I hope you enjoy it!! Where to find me:IG: @lukesmithrdCheck out my website HERETIA for listening!!

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64:09

146: Q&A - Metals/toxins in protein powder, losing...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/06/27

A lot of good q's as always - topics discussed:-Should you be concerned about metals or toxins in protein powder? Check out this podcast by Dr Mike on a debate around 'chemicals'-How soon is too soon when trying to lose weight postpartum + breastfeeding.-Managing social situations when food is out of your control.-Eating/training during more stressful seasons of life.-How the baby's sleeping + things that've been harder that I anticipated since having a baby. + so much more in-between. Ty to

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70:13

145: Beth Feraco (@bethferacofitness) – Alcohol,...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/06/17

Such a wonderful chat with the one and only - Beth Feraco. Beth is a fellow non-bs nutrition coach & trainer. Highly recommend following her if you aren't already! Topics discussed: -Swearing on social media-Alcohol’s impact on health & fitness-Lessons learned from being sober for over a decade-Misconceptions around menopause, hormones + fat loss-Feeling empowered with your health/fitness as you age -Why lifting is non-negotiable for women in their 40s and beyond-Beth’s recent fat loss phase

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55:55

144: Sometimes you need to do the opposite of what...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/06/13

Sometimes the best way to make progress (or keep your results) is to do the opposite of what the fitness industry tells you.. myself included at times.Let's break down some popular advice that can quietly make maintaining your results harder. I also want to share some of the mindset shifts I’ve been coaching clients on lately.Hope you enjoy this one! TIA for listening. Where to find me:IG: @lukesmithrdCheck out my website HERE

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46:33

143: Life updates + adjusting to dad life, changes...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/06/06

It's been ~3 weeks since we welcomed our little girl into this world. Just wanted to hop on and give some life updates + talk about some things I've been thinking about since becoming a father. Hope you enjoy this one - more updates to come! Where to find me:IG: @lukesmithrdCheck out my website HERETIA for listening!!

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65:59

142: Calvin Scheller (pt. 2) - GLP-1 medications vs....

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/05/26

Calvin Scheller is back on the podcast as we continue our deep dive into appetite regulation. If you missed part one of our conversation (episode 138), be sure to give it a listen first as it lays the groundwork for everything we cover in this episode. Topics discussed: -Differences between GLP-1 medications vs. supplements marketed to consumers -The role of insulin and blood sugar in appetite regulation-Reducing post-meal blood sugar 'crashes' + where you should actually focus on-The satiating

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29:33

141: Q&A - Adding cardio + calories, creatine...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/05/21

Another Q&A episode in the books - answering a handful of questions asked on IG over the past couple weeks. Topics discussed: -Adjusting calories while increasing cardio + weekly movement.-My thoughts on all the creatine gummies you've been seeing on social media.-How often I suggest therapy to clients + how to bring it up. -Supplements I currently take, doses and how they have/haven't changed over the years. + a lot of side tangents in-between lol. Where to find me: IG: @lukesmithrdCheck out my

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66:04

140: Katie V. (2025 Coaching Scholarship Winner) -...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/05/14

Such a fun + important chat with my former client - Katie - who was the recipient of my 4-month nutrition coaching scholarship this year. She's a stud and it was an absolute pleasure getting to work with her. In this episode, she talks about our experience working together - what motivated her to apply, what she learned along the way + how her relationship with food and fitness has evolved. Other topics discussed: -Her dieting history dating back to her teenage/young adult years.-How tracking food

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110:11

139: Erik Underwood - What can we learn from playing...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Another great chat with my guy - Erik Underwood - in the books. You know the drill with us.. anything and everything is on the table when we get together. If you haven't listened to our previous episodes, you can find us on episode 20, 40, 52, 68, 90/91 & 120. Topics discussed on this episode: -What are some things we can learn from playing sports? Especially as adults. -Discussion around emotional regulation, leadership, vulnerability + humility. -Importance of community as we age.-How to

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96:33

138: Calvin Scheller (@calvin_scheller) — What...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/04/30

Such a fascinating and jam-packed conversation with my guy - Calvin Scheller. Calvin has a real talent for breaking down complex science + together we dive into what actually influences our appetite. Topics discussed:-What drives people to eat?-How environment, psychology, and physiology influence what (and how much) we eat.-Defining appetite: what it actually means.-The role of the hypothalamus and brain in assessing our body's needs.-Orexigenic vs. anorexigenic signaling (aka the signals that

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61:04

137: Insulin resistance + pre-diabetes: what it is...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/04/25

The prevalence of insulin resistance and pre-diabetes is on the rise so I wanted to break down this topic and go a little more in-depth on what it is/what to do about it. Topics discussed:-What insulin resistance is and why it's important.-How is this related to pre-diabetes? How do you diagnose pre-diabetes?-Why does insulin resistance happen and how long does it take to develop?-Nutrition + lifestyle interventions that can improve insulin sensitivity.-If I had pre-diabetes and wanted to reverse

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67:59

136: Michelle Yates (@yatesnutrition) - How to spot...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/04/18

Loved this chat with with my friend + fellow RD/nutrition coach - Michelle Yates, MS, RD. Topics discussed: -Postpartum challenges/internal conflicts for moms (and dads/primary caregivers)-What things influence our body image, eating patterns + thoughts around food?-How our psychology and past experiences shape our perceptions of reality. -Spotting disordered thinking + eating patterns + what to do about it. -Common disordered eating patterns new moms might struggle with postpartum. -Our thoughts on

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47:31

135: Understanding low-carb diets & how they work –...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/04/08

Taking a little deep dive into low carb diets, how they work for weight loss and some common misconceptions around carbs in the nutrition space. Topics discussed on this episode: -What is a low-carb diet?-How do most-low carb diets work for weight loss?-Glycogen and water-weight fluctuations. -Difference between substrate utilization and actual net body fat loss.-How to decide what will work for you now + over the long term. + so many side tangents in-between. Where to find me: IG: @lukesmithrdCheck

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46:26

134: Majoring in the minors, the Social Determinants...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/04/03

Recorded this episode to give a few life updates + talk about some things that've been top of mind for me recently. Topics discussed:-Majoring in the minors - what that means + why it can hurt people.-Why do people get caught up in the 'weeds' of nutrition?-Why these 'bad' foods aren't really the problem + what is. -The role of social determinants of health.-Important statistics that highlight what America is really struggling with. -What we should be focusing on to make a meaningful impact on

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91:02

133: Kara Goss (@karagoss_rd) - Birth control:...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/03/17

Such a fun + informative convo with my friend and fellow RD - Kara Goss. This was a jam packed episode on all things related to women's health and hormonal birth control (fellas.. this is an important conversation for you to hear too). Topics discussed:-Types of hormonal birth control (HBC), how they generally work + considerations when starting.-Nutritional considerations while taking HBC.-Coming off birth control + post-birth control syndrome: what to expect, what symptoms might present and how to

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51:44

132: Training Q&A (pt 2) - Should you be stretching?...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/03/12

This was a continuation of last episode's Q&A - there were a lot of fun q's so I wanted to make sure I could answer them all. Topics discussed:-Should you be stretching daily? What are some stretches I'd recommend? -My thoughts on the cold plunge and sauna trends all over social media right now.-People selling programs in the fitness industry + not disclosing their PED use. -3 things I can't go to the gym without+ many.. many side tangents in-between😅Great q's - I know you'll enjoy this one

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27:45

131: Training Q&A - My favorite exercises for each...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/03/12

Tried to answer as many q's as I could on this training Q&A.. but I only got through 3 lol. We'll bookmark pt 2 for another day. Questions answered on this episode:-If I had to choose one exercise for each major muscle group - what am I choosing?-Dealing with overlapping lower body soreness + structuring your lower body lifts each week. -Is it better to start with easy runs or doing more high intensity work when getting into running?Quick episode but a fun one! Working on doing more training

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53:17

130: Tony Castillo (@coach_tonycastillo) - Optimizing...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/03/07

Such a great chat with my friend + colleague - Tony Castillo - on how to optimize your performance as an athlete/high performing human. Topics discussed:-What are the most important things to have dialed in as an athlete?-Where do supplements/ergogenic aids fall on that list?-Importance of sleep + how to get more of it. Implementation of the 10-3-2-1 rule.-Tier 1 supplements to consider as an athlete + dosing recommendations.-Importance of 3rd party testing/getting supplements from reputable

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61:48

129: Dr. Jessie Hoffman (@jessiehoffman_phd) -...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/03/03

Had an amazing conversation with Dr. Jessie Hoffman, PhD, RDN, on all things related to gut health - what it is, why it matters, and how to support it. Jessie (a professor at Winthrop University) is a wealth of knowledge in the nutrition world + she shares so many invaluable insights in this episode. Topics discussed:-Difference between the 'gut' vs. GI tract + why gut health is important.-Walking through the process of digestion (where it begins to the key organs involved and how each plays a role

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71:40

128: Dana Sowards (@a.dash.of.dana) - Benefits of...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/02/22

This was a great chat with my friend + fellow RD - Dana Sowards. Dana is a sports dietitian and works with high performing endurance athletes. Topics discussed:-Dana's history of recovering from an eating disorder, being an athlete + becoming an RD-Resistance/strength training for endurance athletes-Benefits of lifting, how to get started if you aren't already + lifting around your training schedule-Periodization of training through different seasons-Why rest is important & why more training

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