Better Body Academy Podcast

Jase Stuart

This is a podcast for men and women that are done with dumb diets and unsustainable workout programs and want a permanent mindset and lifestyle overhaul. Hosted by Better Body Academy founder Jase Stuart, this pod banishes the fitness industry BS and brings to light the transformation strategies and stories of real men and women. Our mission to directly impact one million lives and you could be next. Head to betterbodyacademy.com for more information.

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep 454 - 4 Male Problems We Need To Talk About

    Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC ⁣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit⁣ _ Men rarely talk about this stuff. But they should. In this episode, I'm diving into four male health conditions that are strongly linked to being overweight — and that many men suffer through silently. We're talking about: Erectile dysfunction Low testosterone Male infertility Prostate enlargement None of these are easy topics to discuss. Most men feel embarrassed even bringing them up with their doctor, let alone their partner. But ignoring them doesn't make them go away. The reality is that excess body fat doesn't just change how you look. It changes your hormones, your blood flow, your fertility, and your long-term health. And the scary part? Many of these problems start quietly. What most men don't realise is that these conditions are often connected to lifestyle — and many of them can dramatically improve when weight, sleep, stress, alcohol, and activity levels are addressed. In this episode, I break down: Why men often ignore their health problems Why male life expectancy is lower than women's What's actually happening inside the male body with obesity How fat loss and lifestyle changes can improve sexual health, hormones, and fertility This episode is for men. But it's also for women who want to better understand what their partner might be going through. Because this conversation isn't about vanity. It's about health, confidence, relationships, and longevity. If you're ready to understand what's really happening inside the male body — and how to fix it — this is an episode you don't want to miss.

    31 min
  2. MAR 5

    Ep 453 - Stop Making It Up - Success Leaves Clues

    Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC ⁣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit⁣ _ Most people try to reinvent their way to success. They chase hacks. They jump between programs. They look for the magic strategy that will finally make fat loss easy. But the truth is much simpler than that. Success leaves clues. If someone has the body, discipline, energy, or lifestyle you want, it didn't happen by accident. It came from behaviours repeated consistently over time. And those behaviours are usually hiding in plain sight. In this episode, I break down why the fastest way to change your life is to stop guessing and start studying the people who already have the results you want. We talk about: • Why most people waste years trying to "figure it out" themselves • How successful people actually operate day-to-day • The difference between chasing outcomes vs becoming addicted to the actions • Why proximity to high performers changes your standards • How to reverse engineer the habits of people you admire • Why copying behaviours (not waiting for motivation) is the real shortcut This episode is a reminder that you don't need to invent a new path. You just need to pay attention to the clues and follow them long enough. Because when you stack the right behaviours consistently, the results eventually become inevitable. If you've been feeling stuck in your fitness, your discipline, or your routine… this one will light a fire under you. Success leaves clues. Your job is simply to notice them — and act.

    18 min
  3. MAR 4

    Ep 452 - Bored Into Unfatness

    Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC ⁣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit⁣ _ Everyone wants the shortcut. The fat loss hack. The supplement. The 6-week shred. The magic plan that finally makes it "easy." But here's the truth nobody wants to hear: The boring work… is the work. In this episode, I'm calling out the real reason you keep procrastinating your transformation. It's not lack of knowledge. It's not lack of time. And it's definitely not because you need a more complicated plan. It's because the basics feel too simple… and doing them consistently feels uncomfortable. We're talking about: • Why we overcomplicate fat loss • The real psychology behind avoiding the gym or alcohol changes • Why people cheer you on at the start (but don't always expect you to win) • The comfort of staying the same — even when it's slowly hurting you • How "boring" habits become identity • And why self-trust is the real prize If you're a busy mum or dad who knows exactly what to do… but keeps dancing around it — this episode is your wake-up call. No hacks. No fluff. No extremes. Just the truth: The life you want is hidden inside the work you're avoiding.

    19 min
  4. FEB 26

    Ep 451 - Fatness? That's Not Even A Thing Here!

    Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC ⁣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit⁣ _ I just spent two weeks living in Japan. And what I saw completely reframed how I think about fat loss culture in the West. Japan is a wealthy, modern country. They have convenience stores. They have fast food. They have technology everywhere. Yet their adult obesity rate sits around 4–5%. Compare that to over 40% in the United States. So what's going on? In this episode, I break down the real-world observations I made while walking 20,000+ steps a day, eating simple meals, and watching how health is quietly built into Japanese daily life. We talk about: – Why their environment does the heavy lifting – Smaller portions and automatic vegetables – Why indulgent foods aren't everyday staples – The difference between leanness and muscle culture – Why they don't rely on motivation – And what busy Western parents can steal from their structure This isn't a "move to Japan" episode. It's a wake-up call about how much your environment shapes your waistline. If you've been blaming willpower… If you're stuck in the cycle of strict → slack → strict again… This one will shift your perspective. Because maybe the answer isn't another diet. Maybe it's better design. Share this with someone who needs to hear it.

    18 min
  5. FEB 18

    Ep 450 - What Actually Works for Fat Loss (And What's Bullsh*t)

    Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC ⁣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit⁣ _ 450 episodes later… and nothing has changed. The internet is louder than ever. New hacks. New supplements. New "this changes everything" trends every week. And yet people are more confused, more frustrated, and more overweight than ever. In this milestone episode, I strip it all the way back. No biohacking. No detoxes. No hormone-reset nonsense. Just the fundamentals that have always worked — and still do. We talk about: Why lifting weights is non-negotiable Why your step count matters more than fancy cardio Why sleep is a fat-loss multiplier Why protein fixes half your hunger problems Why weekends are sabotaging your progress And why patience is the real secret nobody wants to hear If you've been listening to this podcast for a while and still feel stuck, this episode might sting a little. Good. Because you don't need another hack. You need tighter standards. This is the anti-noise episode. Press play.

    28 min
  6. FEB 17

    Ep 449 - What Inheritance Will YOU Give?

    Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC ⁣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit⁣ _ >"It runs in the family."   Heart disease. Cancer. Diabetes. Dementia. Most people hear that sentence and quietly think… "I'm next." But what if your surname isn't a life sentence? In this episode, we're talking about becoming the chain-breaker in your family — the parent who changes the entire trajectory of their bloodline. Yes, you can't change your genes. But you can absolutely change how they behave. We break down: – Why genetics are not destiny – What lifestyle intervention actually means (no extremes required) – The minimum effective dose of exercise and nutrition that dramatically lowers disease risk – Why consistency beats intensity every time – And the uncomfortable truth about what you're really handing down to your kids You can give your children a financial inheritance. But if you hand them both risky genetics and a poor lifestyle model… what are they actually inheriting? Money without health doesn't compound. Strength does. Confidence does. Longevity does. This episode is about legacy. Not six-packs. Not perfection. Not becoming a fitness influencer. Just becoming the one who says: "It stops with me." If this hits home, share it with someone in your family. Because someone has to go first. Why not you?

    18 min
  7. FEB 12

    Ep 448 - 15 Minute Workouts Might Be Better

    Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC ⁣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit⁣ _ Think a 15-minute workout is pointless? That belief might be the exact reason you're stuck. In this episode, Jase breaks down why short, daily training sessions can be just as effective — and in many cases more effective — than smashing yourself 3–4 times a week for an hour. If you're a busy dad or mum waking up at 4 or 5am, working long hours, juggling kids, and constantly telling yourself "I just don't have time to train"… this episode is for you. You'll learn: • Why all-or-nothing thinking is killing your consistency • How 15-minute "exercise snacks" build more weekly volume than you realise • Why frequency beats intensity for fat loss and muscle building • How breaking up your steps improves posture, digestion, and energy • A simple 2-exercise structure you can start tomorrow morning This isn't about gym hype. It's about building a body that fits your real life. If you want to lose the belly, get stronger, and feel confident again — without spending hours in the gym — this episode will flip how you think about training. Small. Daily. Repeatable. That's how busy parents win. If this hit home, share it with another mum or dad who keeps saying they "don't have time."

    28 min
  8. FEB 10

    Ep 447 - Fixated on the Scales?

    Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC ⁣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit⁣ If the number on the scale can make or break your day… this episode is going to hit hard.   In this episode, I unpack one of the biggest mistakes people make in their weight loss journey — becoming obsessed with losing weight instead of building a life that actually lasts. Here's the uncomfortable truth: When your goal is centred around loss, your brain is wired to eventually find what you've lost. That's why so many people lose weight, put it back on, lose it again — and feel like they're failing, even when they're trying their hardest. We dive into why chasing an old "pre-kids," "pre-career," or "when I was 21" weight keeps you mentally stuck in the past… and why hitting that number doesn't bring the happiness most people expect. I also share a powerful client story about finally reaching an old goal weight — and realising 30 minutes later that it didn't deliver the fulfilment she'd been chasing for years. This episode is a reframe. Instead of chasing loss, we talk about building forward — creating a lifestyle that fits your life now, not the one you used to have. You'll learn: • Why scale-fixation fuels the lose-regain cycle • Why shrinking your body isn't a long-term life strategy • What actually creates confidence and fulfilment • Why strength is the most important metric over 40 • How muscle becomes your hedge against ageing, weakness, and decline • Why longevity without strength isn't freedom This episode is especially important if you're over 35, juggling work, kids, stress, hormones, and wondering why the old rules don't seem to work anymore. Because your future self doesn't need you lighter. They need you stronger.

    19 min
5
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

This is a podcast for men and women that are done with dumb diets and unsustainable workout programs and want a permanent mindset and lifestyle overhaul. Hosted by Better Body Academy founder Jase Stuart, this pod banishes the fitness industry BS and brings to light the transformation strategies and stories of real men and women. Our mission to directly impact one million lives and you could be next. Head to betterbodyacademy.com for more information.

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