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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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153: Forgotten nutrition truths in the social media era

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/09/05

Let's talk about some nutrition 'truths' that've gotten lost over the past few years on social media. Might be reminders for some.. or completely groundbreaking for others but let's talk about some things that've been top of mind for me recently. Where to find me: IG: @lukesmithrdCheck out my website HEREFill out a coaching application HERETIA for listening!!

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76:55

152: Joey Gast - What’s really standing in the way of...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/08/25

Loved this chat with my friend + fellow coach/RD - Joey. Topics discussed: -What's standing in the way of people reaching their goals?-Deep dive into the struggles we see most often in coaching.-Goal setting, majoring in the minors + the constant battle of misinformation.-Ways to measure progress and where to look beyond the scale. -Things we've changed our mind on since starting our coaching business. -The nutrition or training beliefs that evolved as new research (and more real-world experience)

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36:04

151: Q&A - My thoughts on food dye changes/ingredient...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/08/14

Another Q&A in the books - ty to everyone who asks q's on IG every week! Questions discussed:-Is there any part of me that wants to celebrate the recent food dye/ingredient swaps?-Difference between fat oxidation + body fat loss-Do I prefer doing 3 vs 2 sets? Talking about the differences between the two. -High protein pastas - is there a superior brand?-My thoughts on lower cal ice cream swaps like Halo Top.-Newbie gains after not lifting for a while.+ so much more in-between. Where to find

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33:25

150: Are you doing as much as you think?

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/08/06

A lot of people say they’re “doing everything right” with their health and fitness… but if you looked at their actual week, it’d probably tell a different story.In this episode, we talk about the gap between what you think you’re doing and what’s actually happening, why it’s so easy to fool yourself, and how to get honest so you can actually make progress again.This applies to all things in life, but health and fitness is where that disconnect tends to slap you in the face first.Where to find me:

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57:28

149: Andres Ayesta - Perfectionism, conscious vs...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/07/28

Had a great conversation with fellow coach and dietitian Andres Ayesta on this episode. Topics discussed: -Navigating perfectionism in nutrition/fitness + all areas of life-Conscious vs. subconscious thinking & how it shapes our habits-Andres' current dieting experiment: Modified Whole30 followed by Carnivore-The mindset behind self-experimentation and dietary extremes-Calorie and protein targets: how he set them and why-Tracking progress with bloodwork, body comp, and more-What he's

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31:13

148: Stop overcomplicating s*** when it comes to your...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/07/18

There's a lot of noise out there around health + wellness.. a lot of BS and people trying to capture your attention/money. Block out the noise. Adopt more of a minimalist mentality with your health and fitness and watch your progress + mental health improve alongside of it. Let's talk about some things I think you should be focusing on and consistent with. Just me rambling a bit here but I hope you enjoy this one! Where to find me:IG: @lukesmithrdCheck out my website HEREFill out a coaching

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79:28

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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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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