Physique Development Podcast

Physique Development
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If you’re tired of starting over, this show gives you the strategy, structure, and support to finally build a body that lasts. Because progress shouldn’t require a perfect life. Learn the systems that make fitness sustainable, even when life gets messy. If you’re working hard and still don’t see it in the mirror, this podcast shows you what’s been missing—and how to finally change your body.

  1. 18h ago

    The UNSEXY Truth About Dieting Successfully (mastering your first calorie deficit) | PD Fit Bits

    If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE Successful dieting is a lot less exciting than most people expect. In this episode, Coach Mia shares the unsexy truth about fat loss: a productive deficit is often boring, predictable, and much more normal than the dramatic transformations you see online. She breaks down what you should actually expect during your first dieting phase, how to make the process feel easier, and why a little hunger isn't necessarily a sign that something is wrong. Because successful fat loss isn't about suffering, it's about setting realistic expectations and staying consistent long enough to see the results. 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. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Connect with Coach Mia & Team PD: Coach Mia: https://www.instagram.com/mia.ferguson Physique Development: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ Physique Development Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast Inquire to work with Team PD: https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE Have questions or comments for us? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

    6 min

  2. 3d ago

    Why Waiting for the "Perfect Time" is Keeping You STUCK | PD Podcast Ep.272

    If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE If you've been waiting for the "perfect time" to finally focus on yourself, this episode is for you. Sue breaks down one of the most common patterns she sees in women who feel stuck: waiting. Waiting for life to calm down, for work to get easier, for the kids to need less, or for motivation to finally show up... She explores two types of women who seem very different on the surface—those who feel like they know too much and those who feel like they don't know enough—yet often end up in the exact same place: stuck in inaction. She challenges the idea that self-care should be conditional and explains why the answer isn't trying harder—it's building a system that works with your life as it exists today. Because knowledge is potential, but application is power. And the perfect time may never come. Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 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. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode! OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building: Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6 Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03 How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759 How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8 How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56 Follow us on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

    10 min

  3. May 28

    Why You Can't Diet Your Way to Your Dream Physique | PD Fit Bits

    If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE Most people think the answer to improving their physique is simply getting smaller. But the look most people actually want—shape, tone, curves, and that "fit" appearance—comes from building muscle. In this episode, Coach Mia breaks down why you can't diet your way to your dream physique and what you should be focusing on instead. She talks about the mindset shift required to stop chasing smaller and start building a body that looks strong, defined, and athletic. Because the goal isn't just to weigh less, it's to build a physique you actually feel confident 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 seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Connect with Coach Mia & Team PD: Coach Mia: https://www.instagram.com/mia.ferguson Physique Development: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ Physique Development Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast Inquire to work with Team PD: https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE Have questions or comments for us? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

    3 min

  4. May 25

    Master the Art of Not Caring | PD Podcast Ep.271

    If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE "If you are to break the invisible chains and become what you were destined to be, you must master the art of not caring." -Napoleon Hill In today's episode, Coach Sue highlights the importance of mastering the art of not caring. But not through a negative or jaded lens, rather, through the lens of someone with purpose. Because living a life where you feel truly aligned with your values is so much more important than being accepted for someone else's. Napoleon Hill - Master the Art of Not Caring: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nGAfb8Thko Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 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. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode! OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building: Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6 Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03 How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759 How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8 How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56 Follow us on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

    25 min

  5. May 21

    5 Tips for Staying ON TRACK When Traveling | PD Fit Bits

    If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE Travel doesn't have to mean falling completely off track. In this episode, Coach Lexi shares practical tips she frequently gives clients and friends for staying consistent while traveling. Instead of chasing perfection or trying to fully optimize everything, she explains why the goal during travel should shift toward maintenance and staying connected to your routine. She breaks down the importance of focusing on anchors, simplifying your habits, and building routines that are realistic enough to last beyond one perfect week. Because consistency isn't about doing everything perfectly, it's about staying grounded in the habits that matter most. 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. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Today's topic (1:11) Tip #1 (1:48) Tip #2 (2:52) Tip #3 (3:43) Tip #4 (4:09) Tip #5 (4:49) The key takeaway Connect with Coach Lexi & Team PD: Coach Lexi: https://www.instagram.com/lexiahlers24 Physique Development: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ Physique Development Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast Inquire to work with Team PD: https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE Have questions or comments for us? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

    6 min

  6. May 18

    College vs Pro Sports, How We Fell in Love, & the Part of 75 Hard That Sucks the Most | PD Podcast Ep.270

    If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE Today's episode is a fun, lighthearted Q&A with Sue and Alex—covering a mix of personal and fitness-related questions, with a heavier focus on the personal side of things. From favorite restaurants and thoughts on fad diets to funny stories about their relationship and how it all started, this episode is a more relaxed conversation that lets you get to know them beyond coaching and content. If you’ve been wanting a behind-the-scenes look at their personalities, relationship, and everyday life, this episode is for you. Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 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. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Today's topic (0:33) What is the fad diet we *hate* right now? (5:17) What are our favorite restaurants in Columbus? (10:09) What are our favorite date nights in Columbus? (12:02) Banana bread, anyone? (12:33) What made us fall for one another? (17:07) How did we meet? (36:26) Do we work with clients who are breastfeeding? (37:34) IF we could only pick one... Packers or Wildcats? (42:25) Thanks for listening! OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building: Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6 Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03 How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759 How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8 How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56 Follow us on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

    42 min

  7. May 14

    What To Do When The Goal Is No Longer The Goal | PD Fit Bits

    If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE In this episode, Coach Mia opens up about her decision to put a pause on competing and what it looks like to be honest with yourself when a goal no longer fits your life the way it once did. She shares the mindset behind stepping back, navigating identity shifts, and recognizing that growth sometimes means reevaluating what's currently serving you. Because sometimes real growth comes from recognizing that what once aligned with your life and goals may no longer align in the same way. 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. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Connect with Coach Mia & Team PD: Coach Mia: https://www.instagram.com/mia.ferguson Physique Development: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ Physique Development Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast Inquire to work with Team PD: https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE Have questions or comments for us? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

    4 min

  8. May 11

    Breaking Down The DIFFERENCES Between Progesterone and Progestins | PD Podcast Ep.269

    If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE In today's episode, Alex answers a question he's received several times recently on mentorship calls: What's the difference between progesterone and progestins? These two are often talked about as if they're interchangeable, or as though progestins are a perfect mimic of progesterone, but that's far from the full picture. He breaks down what progesterone and progestins actually are, how they differ physiologically, and the unique effects each can have on the body. This episode is designed to bring clarity to a conversation that's often oversimplified, helping you better understand the nuance behind hormones and hormone-related interventions. Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 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. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Today's topic (0:52) What is progesterone? (2:00) How progesterone interacts with the body (2:03) a) Brain (2:39) b) Sleep (3:34) c) Metabolism (3:54) d) Inflammation (4:20) e) Breast tissue (4:56) f) Bones (5:17) What are progestins? (7:07) Common progestins you may encounter (8:02) How progestins interact differently with the body (8:05) a) Brain (8:34) b) Sleep (8:47) c) Metabolism (9:18) So what does this mean about birth control? (10:22) An alternate solution OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building: Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6 Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03 How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759 How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8 How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56 Follow us on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

    12 min
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If you’re tired of starting over, this show gives you the strategy, structure, and support to finally build a body that lasts. Because progress shouldn’t require a perfect life. Learn the systems that make fitness sustainable, even when life gets messy. If you’re working hard and still don’t see it in the mirror, this podcast shows you what’s been missing—and how to finally change your body.

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  • Creator
    Physique Development
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    374
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Physique Development
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