We're halfway through our #1eaner2gether diet and today we are telling all! Sue and Alex are celebrating their 5-year anniversary this year and have decided to do a lifestyle diet together before taking a big anniversary trip. Today, they sit down and talk about how the diet is going, the regrets they have about sharing their diet so publicly, and how the scale has not been their friend. To catch up on the whole series, head to our YouTube for our weekly diet updates! As always, it is our goal n...
Jun 26, 2023•43 min•Ep. 120
Coach Kortney is back for today's episode! We sit down and talk about the "why" behind our nutrition goals. Not understanding the "why" behind a process or assignment can lead to being less engaged and, in turn, less adherent. Listen in as we discuss how and why to set specific goals related to your nutrition. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without fur...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 119
Coach Kortney is in town joining us for today's episode! Kortney joined the team in 2020 after Alex pushed for her to be on the team in a coaching role after being a PD client. Kortney and Alex sit down and discuss her coaching style and passion for connection, the job of a coach, and how to become the leader of your life. This is a good one, so let's dive in! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some ...
Jun 12, 2023•49 min•Ep. 118
Small glutes? We don't gatekeep around here! In today's episode, we are spilling all the ways you can grow your glutes and show up for yourself. Glutes are not just important for women—dudes, you need glutes too! Jump in to catch up with Sue and Alex as they also discuss how they are feeling as they continue through their #1eaner2gether diet. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further ...
Jun 05, 2023•58 min•Ep. 117
Alex... the yogi? It wasn't until this year that Alex decided to jump into the yoga world and give it a try. From being an athlete to consistently resistance training, it was a nerve-wracking move to do something totally new and different—but Alex is reaping the benefits already. Listen in to hear Sue and Alex chat on sticking with new experiences and the impact yoga and physical therapy has had on their lives. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insight...
May 29, 2023•51 min•Ep. 116
Anything that can make life easier is always a plus for us. We're back today with more life hacks! Sue and Alex sit down and chat about how to always be on time, how to hack your nutrition and exercise, and the ultimate productivity hacks. Plus, catch up with us on our 1EANER 2GETHER journey! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's ge...
May 22, 2023•47 min•Ep. 115
Deloads are essential for continuing to make progress in the gym. When we program deloads for our clients, we explain that you have to deload before you can reload. Sometimes it's taking a week off from the gym, sometimes it's bringing back training volume or frequency. Do you need a deload? Or maybe you actually don't need a deload... Let's dive in and find out! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant so...
May 15, 2023•59 min•Ep. 114
Stress... We've all had it. There is always going to be unpredictability in life, but setting those expectations allows you to control how you react to those situations. Today, we are diving into actionable steps you can take to deal with your stress and live a better life altogether. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into t...
May 08, 2023•58 min•Ep. 113
We have another special guest: Chad Morgan ! Chad is the owner of Beyond Built Training and is also a men's physique competitor. For the conversation today, he and Alex dive into reverse dieting—what it is and how we utilize it with our clients. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode. Timestamps: (0:00) About...
May 01, 2023•56 min•Ep. 112
Perfectionism can be the thief of joy. We've all experienced it and know how the negative self-talk can impact our lives. Today, Sue and Alex talk about their own struggles with perfectionism and give some tips on how they've been able to pull themselves out of that mindset. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's epi...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 111
Feeling like crap? Sue and Alex sit down and chat about how you can turn that around and feel awesome instead. Listen in as we give you some answers and easy changes you can add to your daily routine to start feeling better. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode. Timestamps: (0:00) About today's episode (0:2...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 110
Today is our very first guest interview on the podcast! Please welcome a dear friend, Sam Miller. Sam has more than a decade of experience as a health, fitness, and nutrition coach. His programs help coaches and health professionals improve their clients' results. A popular online educator, podcast host, and mentor, he consistently offers simple, strategic methods for transformation and translates complex concepts into leverage for any health and fitness goal. Alex and Sam sit down and discuss t...
Apr 10, 2023•50 min•Ep. 109
Caffeine is one of the most commonly used supplements and more than 90% of adults use it every single day. In today's episode, we are taking a deep dive into... you guessed it, caffeine. We go into great detail on how caffeine works in the body, both the positive and adverse effects of caffeine, and even some fun tidbits you probably hadn't heard before. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds ...
Apr 03, 2023•57 min•Ep. 108
In today's episode, Sue and Alex tell all. We're talking all about how much time we spend on our phones, why you should maybe fire your asshole coach, lessons we've learned from our dogs, and more. If you ever want to submit a question for these types of episodes, keep an eye out on Sue and Alex's social media for periodic question boxes—or you can always submit questions or topics at the link below! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the to...
Mar 27, 2023•52 min•Ep. 107
Today is part two of our Digestion Starter Pack. If you missed part one, skip back to episode 105 for the first two tiers of the starter pack. In this episode, we are diving into tier 3 and tier 4, which are food/nutrition and supplements, respectively, and covering how changes within those can help you improve your digestion. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and tho...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 106
Digestion affects your overall health and is continually being more (and better) researched. Today, Sue and Alex are diving into part one of a 'digestion starter pack' to get you in the most optimal place to digest your foods. Listen in as they break down what constitutes good digestion, bad digestion, and ways to improve your digestion. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further resea...
Mar 13, 2023•54 min•Ep. 105
Today, we're talking about habits we've added that have positively changed our lives. Habits provide structure, give you a feeling of accomplishment and discipline, and can even have a domino effect into other areas of your life. Listen in as Alex and Sue not only dive into habits they've incorporated but also a few habits they are currently working on. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds f...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 104
In today's episode, we get vulnerable. We're talking about the mistakes we've made while growing Physique Development, leadership qualities, and what it means to build a team that we can go far with. BUT—we can't have a super serious conversation without some fun first! Find out which one of us takes the most showers and who has the most 'types' of shower. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seed...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 103
Today is a fun episode! We dive right into some wild "would you rather" questions, listener-submitted questions, and some top fives. Alex and Sue drop their biggest pet peeves and even talk about their irrational superstitions. Prepare for some serious belly laughs! As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode. Tim...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 102
"If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good. If you play good, they pay good." -Deion Sanders When you look good, you feel good, and when you feel good, you perform well. How we look and feel plays a huge role in the way we perform in our daily lives. Today, we are talking about how you can feel your best, one of Sue's biggest idols, and a huge pet peeve of Alex. Before we jump in, please subscribe and leave us a comment or review if you are loving the podcast. As always, i...
Feb 13, 2023•46 min•Ep. 101
100 episodes… WOW! Thank you for listening and continuing to follow along. If you are loving the pod, be sure to leave us a review—we love to hear from you guys! If you haven't listened to last week's episode, be sure to catch up on episode 99 where we dive into Sue's post-show protocols being 30 weeks post-show. Today, we are talking specifically about what has helped post-show and how Sue is transitioning from continually having a show on the horizon to not having a show planned for the future...
Feb 06, 2023•45 min•Ep. 100
Can you believe Sue is already 7.5 months post-show? Today, Sue and Alex chat about the difficulties they ran into during her competition season, what it's like having no new competition goal to jump into, and what goals Sue does have for training and fitness. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode. Timestamp...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 99
Today we are diving into sleep supplementation. If you haven't already listened to episode 97 , we talk all about how you can set yourself up for the best night of sleep. Sleep supplements can be great—but without having the lifestyle factors in check, you won't see the same level of benefits. Grab a pen and paper for notes, because we are going to hit you with a lot of information and research on sleep supplements to take, those to avoid, and how to start implementing these into your daily life...
Jan 23, 2023•54 min•Ep. 98
Today we are discussing the greatest, LEGAL, performance-enhancing drug—and that's not clickbait. Listen in as Sue and Alex talk about some things happening personally in their lives, but also the value of sleep and ways you can improve your sleep. As you know, here at PD we live by the motto, "sleep is for the elite." So, let's get into how you can get the best sleep of your life and continue to recover properly while you catch your ZZZs. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the li...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 97
What is health? What does health look like for you? Today, Sue and Alex sit down and chat about how they are leaning into their health and taking a full picture of mental, social, and physical health and, in turn, feeling more fulfilled. The grind, day-in and day-out, isn't always a badge of honor when your quality of life suffers. Listen in as they chat about recharging your batteries and filling your cups. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights o...
Jan 09, 2023•46 min•Ep. 96
Dragons and bears, oh my! No, we're not talking Wizard of Oz. Today, we are talking about a topic Sue and Alex heard while at an event recently that Bedros Keuilian spoke on. Dragons are internal—your inner critic and the lies you tell yourself. Bears are external—obstacles you have to fight through. Listen in as Sue and Alex talk about how they slay the dragons and fight off the bears in their lives and how you can too—especially as we enter a new year. As always, it is our goal not only to sup...
Jan 02, 2023•47 min•Ep. 95
We should always focus on the journey and not the goal, the process and not the outcome—easier said than done, right? Alex and Sue sit down and dive into the importance of this and how we guide clients toward shifting this focus, setting SMART goals, and surrounding themselves with the right people and environment. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Withou...
Dec 26, 2022•55 min•Ep. 94
Whether you are traveling for the upcoming holidays or just for work or leisure, the biggest hack is to PREP. Today, we dive into how you can set yourself up for success with your nutrition while traveling. Last week we talked about training while traveling, so if you missed out—head back to episode 92 to catch up! Listen in as Alex and Sue, seasoned travelers, give you all the tips and tricks they've learned over the years. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with va...
Dec 19, 2022•41 min•Ep. 93
As we head into the holidays, we know there will be lots of travel for most. We say it often, but in these scenarios you have to be flexible and give yourself grace. Listen in as Sue and Alex discuss how they structure training while traveling, how to maximize your training, and additional options when training isn't feasible. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and tho...
Dec 12, 2022•34 min•Ep. 92
Miguel is back for today's episode! If you missed the last episode where Miguel, our Creative Director, and Sue chat—head back to episode 87 to catch up. Today, we're going through our relationship with Miguel from 2020 to 2022 and especially focusing on all the knowledge that Miguel has brought to the PD team in 2022. Miguel has been a huge piece in our ability to ramp up the PD YouTube and so much more. Listen in as we catch up with Miguel and sing his praises for all the amazing things he has...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 91
