The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show with Ben Brown Benjamin Brown

What happens when you have your fitness game dialed in but aren’t seeing the changes you were hoping for?
What if you feel like you’re eating healthy but still stagnant with your physique and weight loss goals?

What type of training and dieting strategies actually work for long-term success?

In today's episode, I catch up with Amber Brueseke, a wife, mom of four (ages 10-17), and a former RN who founded Biceps After Babies because she believes that being a mom doesn't have to mean your fittest days are behind you.

What started as a little Instagram account to share her fitness journey online has become a business focused on empowering women to achieve. Her signature coaching program MACROS 101 has helped over 8,000 women use the tool of macro counting to build a nutrition plan that's both effective and enjoyable.

Amber has a distinct talent for pinpointing the underlying obstacles preventing clients from reaching their goals. She has taught her unique coaching methodology to over 150 coaches in her Transformational Macro Coach Certification.

In today's conversation, we discuss:

💪 Her journey from Nurse and busy mom to nutrition coach and business owner.
💪 We talk about how learning how to track macros was the pivotal lever in her body composition changes and how she’s been able to build a business around helping other women and mothers do the same.
💪 Amber and I dig deep into mindset, pre-existing beliefs, and identity change as the most fundamental components of true growth and transformation
💪 How we can leverage accountability, externally and internally to create autonomy and long-term success.
💪 Lastly, we share the power that comes from modeling healthy nutrition and exercise for our kids and the responsibility present for every parent to do the same.

If you’re desiring personal growth, ready to make change, and looking for the tools to become the type of person that is lean, healthy, and strong for your family and your future, then this episode is for you.

I loved this conversation and am confident you will too, so without further ado, here’s Amber Brueseke.

As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.

Connect with Amber:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biceps.after.babies/
Grab her FREE macro guide: https://bicepsafterbabies.lpages.co/setting-your-macros-option-d/
Work with Amber: https://www.bicepsafterbabies.com/

RESOURCES:
Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call
Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: a...

Are you self-sabotaging your weight loss process?
In this week's podcast coach Dr. Dan Dodd, coach Joey Szolowicz, and I talk about some of the biggest mistakes clients unintentionally make that keep them from reaching the goals they set for themselves, and offer up some easy-to-implement solutions to prevent self-sabotage.

If you have a question for the coaches drop it in the comments below, reach out to us on social media @bodysystemscoaching, or shoot me an email: Ben@bodysystems.com.

As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.

RESOURCES:
Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call
Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/
Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/
We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup
Connect with Us:
Email: Ben@bodysystems.com 
Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com
Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/

In today's special Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I'll share exactly what you should do to get in shape for summer, whether or not cardio is important for fat loss, how much cardio you should be doing, and whether there's a "best" time to consume carbs.
Got a question you'd like us to tackle in an upcoming episode? Let us know on our social media channels @bodysystemscoaching or email me at Ben@bodysystems.com 

As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.

RESOURCES:
Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call
Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/
Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/
We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup
Connect with Us:
Email: Ben@bodysystems.com 
Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com
Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/

Raising healthy, happy kids shouldn't be so hard. Yet, despite living in what should be the golden age of medicine, our children are sicker than ever. Nearly 1 in 2 kids has a chronic condition, whether it's eczema, asthma, ADHD, anxiety, autoimmunity, or even all of the above. 
Many parents are at a loss for who to turn to for trusted advice - advice that takes a root-cause, holistic approach to whole child resilience, but that doesn't dismiss the value of conventional pediatrics.

Today on the show I am excited to bring back Dr. Elisa Song. Elisa is a Standford, NYU, UCSF-trained pediatrician and one of the foremost pioneers and trusted experts in pediatric integrative and functional medicine. In her holistic pediatric practice, Whole Family Wellness, she's helped thousands of kids get to the root cause of their health concerns and helped their parents understand how to heal their children from the inside out. Elisa is also the author of the Health Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatricians Guide to Whole Child Resilience.

In today's conversation, we discuss the alarming trend in children's lifespans and how the gut microbiome holds the key. Dr. Song shares her journey from conventional to integrative medicine, the detrimental effects of antibiotics on kids' gut health, particularly during infancy and adolescence, and the connection between the gut microbiome and your immune system, brain development, mental health, mood, and behavior. 

We also talk about strategies to empower children and parents to make informed health choices, emphasizing education on reading food labels and understanding how what we choose to eat impacts our overall health. And finally, Dr. Song offers actional advice for parents to support their children's health, including dietary changes and lifestyle adjustments.

For all parents and healthcare providers listening, this episode is a call to action to reevaluate and reinforce the foundations of health in our younger generation. So, without further ado, here's my conversation with Dr. Elisa Song.

As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.

Connect with Dr. Elisa Song:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthykids_happykids/
Buy her new book: https://www.healthykidshappykids.com/book/
Website: https://healthykidshappykids.com/

RESOURCES:
Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call
Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/
Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over

Welcome to another episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. I'm your host, as always, Ben Brown, owner and head coach at Body Systems.
Today on the show I'm excited to welcome back my good friend Esther Blum, MS, RD, CDN, CNS. Esther is an integrative dietitian and menopause expert who's helped thousands of women master menopause through nutrition, hormones, and self-advocacy.
She is the best-selling author of See Ya Later, Ovulator, Cavewomen Don't Get Fat, Eat Drink and Be Gorgeous, Secrets of Gorgeous, and The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project.
Known as Gwyneth Paltrow's menopause mentor and by Forbes for helping women thrive through menopause, Esther was also voted Best Nutritionist by Manhattan Magazine. She has appeared on the Today Show, ABC-TV, Good Day NY, and is frequently quoted in Goop, Well + Good, Forbes, Time Magazine, The New York Post, The Los Angeles Times, In Style, Bazaar, Self, Fitness, Marie Claire, and Cosmo.

In today's conversation, we dive deep into all things menopause and perimenopause, the significant gap in healthcare that leaves many women underserved, and the crucial role of hormone replacement therapy. Esther shares her expert insights on how hormonal imbalances affect everything from sleep patterns to mood swings to brain fog and weight gain, and offers practical advice on managing these symptoms through diet, exercise, and proper hormone management.

We also talk about the need for education about menopause for both men and women to foster better understanding and support, the role of carbs in managing cortisol levels and overall hormone balance, and why women need to prioritize themselves over focusing so much on everyone else.

This is a fantastic conversation that will provide you with a ton of value and give you the information you need to get as Esther calls it, "exquisite meno care".

As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.

Connect with Esther:
Work with Esther: https://estherblum.com/
Get your FREE 14-Day Menopausal Metabolic Meal Plan: https://estherblum.com/recipes
Follow Esther on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gorgeousesther/

RESOURCES:
Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call
Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/
Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: a href="https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/" rel="noopener...

Welcome to a special edition of The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. Today on the podcast we're mixing things up a bit. Instead of the usual guest interview or solo round, I'm sharing an interview that I did on the Flex Diet Podcast with host Mike T. Nelson, PhD. 
In this episode we tackle everything from the challenge of breaking down scientific jargon into digestible advice for clients to the real-world costs of pursuing ambitious fitness goals, the importance of setting realistic expectations, and how to navigate the trade-offs of intense fitness regimes for sustainable health. 
If you like what you hear on today's show then be sure to check out the Flex Diet Podcast with Dr. Mike T. Nelson. You'll find the link in our show notes. So without further ado, let's dive in.

As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.

Listen to the Flex Diet Podcast: https://miketnelson.com/podcast/

RESOURCES:
Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call
Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/
Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/
We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup
Connect with Us:
Email: Ben@bodysystems.com 
Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com
Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrownnutrition/