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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.

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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...

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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...

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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 –...

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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...

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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:...

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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?...

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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...

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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...

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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) -...

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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...

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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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67:41

127: Adam Pecoraro (@thefitadam) - Tracking food.....

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/02/09

Had a blast chatting with my fellow fitness & nutrition coach - Adam Pecoraro - on this episode. Topics discussed:-Why should people track their food intake?-What should people track?-What leads to inaccuracies when tracking + what to do about it.-Discussion around the "I'm in a deficit but not losing weight" comments.-Posting content around facts rather than feelings on social media.-Expanding your nutrition knowledge to accelerate results.+ so much more in-between.I loved this chat and I know

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52:16

126: Nicole Hagen (@nutritionwithnicole) - Dissecting...

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2025/02/03

This was an amazing chat with my friend + fellow nutrition coach - Nicole Hagen. Nicole is a wealth of knowledge who teaches women how to ditch diet culture and eat for life. Topics discussed on this episode:-Dissecting the "I know what I need to do... I just need to do it" mindset.-Common mistakes people make when trying to eat healthier.-Identifying mental changes that need to happen alongside physical transformations.-Challenging the old stories/habits we keep telling ourselves. -How the idea of

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49:35

125: Questions to ask yourself if/when you hit a...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/01/31

For all my people who are in a fat loss phase (or are planning to start sometime in the near future) let’s talk about how you can get out of a weight loss plateau.Usually, it just means you’re not being consistent enough to see progress.. Or that maybe you’re missing the mark with a handful of things.Once some adjustments are made - there’s a good chance you’ll be back on track and seeing the progressions you’re hoping for.The main areas we'll talk about on this episode: Nutrition, Movement,

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38:59

124: Keep chasing progress, not perfection

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/01/23

Perfection isn't the goal—progress is. In this episode, we’ll talk about why perfectionism can hold us back + how focusing on small, steady improvements can make a bigger impact on your results over the long term. Where to find me:IG: @lukesmithrdCheck out my website HEREFill out a 1:1 Coaching Application HERETIA for listening!

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36:19

123: Q&A - Monitoring bloodwork in a surplus, Netflix...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/01/16

Great Q&A to start the year this past week - questions answered on this episode:-Bulking while managing A1C-Fasting after a morning workout -My thoughts on Netflix documentaries + going Vegan-When would I recommend someone track sodium?-Is there a limit to how much stevia we should consume?-How do medications claim weight gain as a side effect?+ many side tangents in-between..Where to find me:IG: @lukesmithrdCheck out my website HERETIA for listening!!

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55:47

122: My 2024 recap, life updates + announcements,...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/01/14

Just wanted to talk about some exciting stuff going on in my life, reflect on this past year and talk about some things that've been on my mind lately...Hope you enjoy it! Always here if you need anything.Where to find me:IG: @lukesmithrdCheck out my website HERETIA for listening!

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69:10

121: Olivia Young (@livbeyondthetable) - Feeling the...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2025/01/04

On today's episode I'm joined by a fellow RD + fitness coach - Olivia Young - and we have a great chat about:-How our experiences as kids/young adults shape our perception of health + fitness-Embracing the feeling of 'starting over' with your health journey-How to use the scale more effectively when tracking progress-Why tracking other metrics beyond body weight is important-Dealing with bad body-image days-Benefits of moving your body outside of they gym-Getting over the fear of being bad at

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113:06

120: Erik Underwood - New Year's Resolutions, social...

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2024/12/24

Had my guy - Erik Underwood - back on the pod for this episode. I think this is our 6th podcast together now? Too many to count hah topics discussed on this episode:-Revisiting New Year's Resolutions - what gets in the way of people achieving them?-Things we want people to do before goal setting.-How to set expectations and be honest with ourselves.-Writing/marketing being mistaken for good advice on social media.-Myths being sold this time of the year that people should be aware of.-Reflecting on

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82:54

119: Alex Thieme (@alexthiemefitness) - Body...

The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast ·

2024/12/16

Had a blast chatting with fellow fitness & nutrition coach - Alex Thieme - on this episode. Topics discussed: -Alex's experience becoming a dad + fitness coach- Living with food allergies and getting into lifting at a young age-New Year's resolutions - why fat loss isn't the only option for people looking to get healthier-Body recomposition: what it is, how it happens, who can recomp-Nutrient Partitioning as it pertains to fat loss + building muscle-Is it possible to recomp in a deficit?-Rates

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