461: A Hero's Journey | Obesity to Stage - Colby Sousa

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Colby Sousa—sport scientist, coach, and lifter—to discuss his journey from being an overweight kid to pursuing a PhD in hypertrophy research under Eric Helms.

We cover his biggest takeaways from working with top researchers like Helms & Zourdos. Surprising insights from studies on energy surpluses & reps in reserve accuracy. His approach to training & nutrition as he preps for his first bodybuilding show. How anime has influenced his mindset & approach to lifting

If you want science-backed muscle-building advice with a mix of anime wisdom, you won’t want to miss this one!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:52 Childhood Struggles with Weight and Activity

08:02 Navigating Nutrition and Training

13:54 Transitioning to the Gym and Education

19:52 Mentorship and Research Journey

26:04 Coaching and Content Creation

32:23 Insights from Research Participation

37:44 The Importance of Fun in Research and Coaching

40:04 Insights from Recent Research Studies

43:16 Navigating Bodybuilding Prep and Personal Growth

47:07 The Journey of Competing in Bodybuilding

53:38 The Role of Anime in Personal Development

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