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The Balanced Bodies Blueprint

Vinny Russo and Dr. Eryn Stansfield

Discover Your Healthiest Self with The Balanced Bodies Blueprint Podcast: Expert Nutritional Insights and Medical Guidance! Join hosts Vinny Russo and Dr. Eryn Stansfield as they seamlessly merge nutritional expertise with medical insights. The Balanced Bodies Blueprint offers a unique fusion of evidence-based science and practical tips, equipping you to achieve your optimal well-being. Say goodbye to fad diets and misleading health hacks – Vinny and Eryn are committed to expose misinformation

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All Episodes

59:56

Ep. 88 - The Complexities of Obesity with Dr. Karl...

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2026/02/10

Dr. Eryn and Coach Vinny sit down with Dr. Karl Nadolsky, a board-certified physician specializing in obesity and metabolic health, to explore why weight loss is far more complex than calories, willpower, or trends.The conversation covers scope of practice, responsible collaboration between physicians and coaches, and how obesity is often misunderstood by both the public and professionals. Dr. Nadolsky breaks down how GLP-1 medications are prescribed in real clinical settings, where compounded

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Ep. 87 - Your Vegetables Aren’t Toxic... Your...

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2026/02/05

In this episode, we tackle one of the most absurd trends in modern nutrition: the idea that vegetables are toxic. From oxalates to lectins to nightshades, influencers have turned normal, nutrient-dense foods into villains...but the science tells a very different story.We break down what large-scale human data actually say about vegetables, disease risk, and longevity, and dig into where the fear-based narratives about spinach, beans, and tomatoes come from. You'll learn the real context behind

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Ep. 86 - Retatrutide: Does the Science Support the Hype?

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2026/01/28

Retatrutide is being called the next big leap in medical weight loss...but does the hype actually match the human data?In this episode, we break down what retatrutide is, how it works as a triple-agonist drug, and what current human trials really show in terms of fat loss, metabolic health, and side effects. We also dive into potential benefits beyond the scale, realistic expectations compared to GLP-1 drugs, and the uncomfortable but necessary question: is retatrutide headed toward widespread

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Ep. 85 - Scope of Practice: The Line Between...

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2026/01/21

Scope of practice is one of the most ignored, and most dangerous, issues in modern fitness and health coaching.In this episode, we break down what doctors, registered dietitians, nutritionists, personal trainers, and health coaches are actually qualified to do, and where crossing the line puts clients at risk. We discuss how fear-based marketing, anti-medicine narratives, and “do-everything” coaching models have blurred professional boundaries, leading to misinformation, missed

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Ep. 84 - Being put to the Test - Testosterone use in...

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2026/01/14

In this episode, we dive into the nuanced and often misunderstood topic of testosterone use in women. Dr. Eryn leads the conversation, breaking down what testosterone actually does in the female body, when its use may be appropriate, and where misinformation commonly derails the discussion.We explore clinical context, benefits, risks, dosing misconceptions, and why individualized, evidence-based care matters, especially in a space dominated by extremes and social media hot takes. Coach

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Ep. 83 - Our Top Health Trends You Need To Carry Into...

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2026/01/07

In this episode, Dr. Eryn and Coach Vinny break down the top health trends you need to carry into 2026, not based on hype, but on clinical evidence, real-world nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle strategies.Dr. Eryn brings the medical and physician perspective, highlighting health priorities that matter most for long-term wellness, disease prevention, and metabolic health in 2026. Coach Vinny covers the nutrition, fitness, and behavior side, focusing on the habits and strategies that actually

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Ep. 82 - Our top pet peeves that need to be left in 2025

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2026/01/02

In this episode, Dr. Eryn and Coach Vinny break down their top fitness and health pet peeves of 2025 that need to be left behind as we move into a smarter, more evidence-based approach in 2026.Coach Vinny tackles the coaching and fitness industry side — calling out trends like coaches playing “renaissance men,” self-proclaimed biohackers, and the misuse of genetics to sell protocols that have no real scientific backing. Dr. Eryn brings the medical and clinical perspective,

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Ep. 81 - Creatine 101: What the Research Really Says...

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2025/11/14

Creatine is the most researched, most effective, and most misunderstood supplement in fitness.In this episode, Vinny and Dr. Eryn break down exactly what the science says about creatine — muscle growth, strength, ATP energy regeneration, cognitive function, loading vs. maintenance dosing, safety, myths, and who actually benefits the most. We cover: • How creatine actually works to regenerate ATP • Whether timing matters (before vs. after vs. whenever) • Why most lean mass

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Ep. 80 - Holistic Without the Hocus Pocus | Dr....

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2025/11/06

In this episode, Coach Vinny and Dr. Eryn sit down with Dr. Ashley Dwyer, PharmD, a former pharmacist turned coach who's holistic without the nonsense. She blends holistic coaching, western medicine, anecdotal data, and clinical data to help women optimize their health without falling for the pseudoscience, overtesting, or fear tactics that dominate the functional coaching space.They dive into: Why she left pharmacy to help women through education, not endless prescriptions How she applies

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Ep. 79: Stop Blaming the Dealer, Play the Hand Your...

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2025/10/31

You may not want to hear this, but your habits are hurting you way more than your genetics ever will. In this episode, Coach Vinny breaks down one of the biggest excuses in fitness, blaming your genetics for why you can't lose fat, build muscle, or look a certain way.Yes, your DNA matters. Yes, your genetics influence how your body responds to training, diet, and recovery. But the reality is this: your habits decide how those genes are expressed. Coach Vinny explains why comparing yourself to

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Ep. 78 - Informed Consent: The Fine Print of Your Health

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2025/10/24

Most people think informed consent is just a signature on a clipboard—but it's so much more. It's the foundation of medical ethics and your right to know exactly what's being done to your body, why it's being done, and what your real options are.In this episode, we break down what informed consent really means, why it's not just paperwork, and how it empowers you to make confident decisions about your health. We'll uncover the fine print of modern medicine—from vaccines and

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Ep. 77 - You’re Not Stuck, You’re Undernourished:...

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2025/10/15

Everyone talks about calories and macros, but almost nobody talks about micros. In this episode, I break down why your diet's nutrient density is the difference between thriving in a fat loss phase and feeling like absolute garbage. You can hit your macros and still be undernourished if most of your food is ultra-processed. That means lower energy, higher cravings, slower recovery, and worse results. I'll walk you through why vitamins and minerals are the real drivers of performance, metabolism,

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Ep. 76 - Can You “Intuitively” Diet Down?

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2025/10/07

“Eating for results” and “eating by intuition” are not the same thing. In this no-BS episode, we break down why you can't be in a calorie deficit and call it intuitive eating. We'll unpack what intuitive eating was actually designed for (healing chronic diet fatigue and rebuilding hunger/fullness cues), why fat loss requires intentional energy manipulation, and how hunger hormones (leptin ↓, ghrelin ↑) make “intuitive dieting” a contradiction.

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#75 - The Ultimate Trimester-by-Trimester Guide for a...

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2025/08/09

Your baby's health starts with what you eat, but “eating for two” doesn't mean doubling your calories. In this evidence-based episode, I break down exactly what you need (and what to avoid) for a healthy pregnancy, trimester by trimester. You'll learn the truth about calorie needs, recommended weight gain, and the most critical nutrients for your baby's brain, bones, and growth, from folic acid and choline to omega-3 DHA. We'll cover how to handle common pregnancy challenges like

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Ep #74: Why Hating Your Body Won’t Help You Transform...

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2025/07/30

In this episode, Coach Vinny Russo challenges one of the most common (and most harmful) mindsets in health and fitness: trying to change your body out of self-hate.If you've ever started a diet or workout program thinking, “I'm disgusted with myself, I need to fix this”, you're not alone. But here's the truth, change rooted in self-judgment never sticks. It burns out fast, leads to self-sabotage, and keeps you trapped in the same cycle of failure. Today, we're flipping the script

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#73 - Solo episode - Fitness Snacking: Real Results...

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2025/07/22

Is fitness snacking helping you build momentum—or secretly holding you back?In this episode of The Balanced Bodies Blueprint, I break down the rising trend of fitness snacking—short, 5–10 minute workouts done throughout the day—and ask the hard question: Is it actually effective for fat loss, muscle gain, or body recomposition? We'll cover: *Who fitness snacking is great for (beginners, busy professionals, those coming back from injury) *Why it's not ideal for

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#72 - Why the Primer Phase is The Secret Weapon for...

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2025/06/11

In this episode, Coach Vinny Russo breaks down a phase most people skip but absolutely shouldn't: the Primer Phase. Think of it as the “warm-up” before you sprint into a fat loss phase—your chance to get your metabolism, mindset, and habits fully primed so that dieting is easier and more effective. Coach Vinny explains why the Primer Phase is the missing link in most fat-loss journeys. Learn how to boost your metabolism, balance stress, dial in sleep, and build a strong

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#71 - Methylene Blue: Miracle Molecule or Biohacker...

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2025/06/03

Is methylene blue really the next “miracle” molecule for brain health, longevity, and energy — or just another case of biohacking gone rogue? In this episode of The Balanced Bodies Blueprint, Vinny and Dr. Eryn Russo break down the real science versus the hype.Methylene blue started as a textile dye in the 1800s, became the first synthetic drug to treat malaria, and is now popping up in medspa clinics and influencer wellness stacks. But here's the catch: while it's a legitimate

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# 70 - The RFK Jr Rift: Is He Causing More Harm Than...

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2025/05/26

*** OUR INTRO AND OUTRO WERE MUTED - PODCAST STARTS AT 35 SECONDS***In this episode of The Balanced Bodies Blueprint, Coach Vinny Russo and Dr. Eryn Russo take a deep dive into the controversial views of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is now serving as Secretary of Health and Human Services. We dissect RFK Jr.'s support for terrain theory — an outdated belief rooted in Antoine Béchamp's “host theory” that argues disease comes from within the body, not from external pathogens.

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#69 - From Hope to Hormones: 5 IVF Questions Answered

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2025/04/14

In this deeply personal and educational episode, we take you inside our IVF journey while answering 5 of the most important questions anyone considering in vitro fertilization should know. From hormone injections to embryo biopsies, we're pulling back the curtain on the full process—emotionally, physically, and financially. We discuss: What are the real IVF success rates—and how much does age matter? We break down the data and share our own experience with genetic testing (PGTA),

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