Choose Hard with Cody McBroom

Cody McBroom

Choose Hard is the podcast for those who coach, train, lead—and refuse to settle. Hosted by Cody McBroom—online fitness and nutrition coach with 15+ years of experience—this show is your unfiltered source for science-backed training insights, business-savvy coaching strategies, and values-driven leadership lessons. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or high-performer committed to leveling up, you’ll get actionable tools to build your body, grow your business, and lead with purpose. No fluff. No hacks. Just hard-earned growth.

  1. #109 - 375 Miles, 10 Days, Zero Excuses: Bridger Deaton on Running Across Arizona

    22H AGO

    #109 - 375 Miles, 10 Days, Zero Excuses: Bridger Deaton on Running Across Arizona

    Bridger Deaton runs Lean & Lethal Coaching — and recently ran 375 miles across the state of Arizona in 10 days to raise money for cancer patients. In this episode, Bridger breaks down what happens to your body, your mind, and your identity when you voluntarily do something most people can't comprehend. We get into how elite personal standards directly translate into business execution, why systems beat willpower every time, and how coaches who lead by example stop treating their business like a jobby and start building something real. If you've been waiting for a reason to raise your standard — this is it. Follow Bridger on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgerdeatonpt/ Listen to the Lean and Lethal Podcast: Apple: https://apple.co/49mDw61 Spotify: https://spti.fi/iq2nlLW GET 20% OFF ALL CHOOSE-HARD MERCH, USING CODE PODCAST20 AT CHECKOUT: https://choose-hard.shop/  📌 Follow Choose Hard on instagram @choosehardpodcast and grab Choose Hard Merch at www.choose-hard.com ❓ASK YOUR QUESTION FOR THE NEXT Q&A EPISODE: ⇨ question.choosehardpodcast.com ℹ️ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ONLINE COACHING PROGRAMS: ⇨ www.fatlosstransformation.com {1-On-1 Coaching} ⇨ https://www.tailored-coaching.com/mentorship-coaching {Mentorship w/ Cody} 📲 DOWNLOAD MY APP & START A TRAINING PLAN, FOR FREE: ⇨ www.thetailoredtrainer.com 🛒 PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE HARD HAT & JOURNAL: ⇨https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop/collections/all  💊 JOCKOFUEL SUPPLEMENTS (Code CHOOSEHARD for 20% Off): https://jockofuel.com/discount/CHOOSEHARD 🎙️CLIENT CASE STUDIES & TRANSFORMATION STORIES: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠  GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW: 📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠ YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com

    56 min
  2. #108 - 11 Systems Every Online Coach Needs to Scale Results AND Revenue

    MAY 19

    #108 - 11 Systems Every Online Coach Needs to Scale Results AND Revenue

    Most coaches hit a ceiling not because they lack talent — but because their entire business lives inside their head. In this episode, Cody breaks down the three core pillars every online coaching business needs to scale without sacrificing results: Delivery, Operations, and Growth. You'll learn the exact systems, tools, and frameworks that allow you to coach more clients at a higher standard, build a team that executes without you micromanaging, and market consistently without being glued to your phone. If your business can't run without you, you don't have a business — you have a job. This episode will show you how to change that. GET 20% OFF ALL CHOOSE-HARD MERCH, USING CODE PODCAST20 AT CHECKOUT: https://choose-hard.shop/  📌 Follow Choose Hard on instagram @choosehardpodcast and grab Choose Hard Merch at www.choose-hard.com ❓ASK YOUR QUESTION FOR THE NEXT Q&A EPISODE: ⇨ question.choosehardpodcast.com ℹ️ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ONLINE COACHING PROGRAMS: ⇨ www.fatlosstransformation.com {1-On-1 Coaching} ⇨ https://www.tailored-coaching.com/mentorship-coaching {Mentorship w/ Cody} 📲 DOWNLOAD MY APP & START A TRAINING PLAN, FOR FREE: ⇨ www.thetailoredtrainer.com 🛒 PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE HARD HAT & JOURNAL: ⇨https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop/collections/all  💊 JOCKOFUEL SUPPLEMENTS (Code CHOOSEHARD for 20% Off): https://jockofuel.com/discount/CHOOSEHARD 🎙️CLIENT CASE STUDIES & TRANSFORMATION STORIES: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠  GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW: 📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠ YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com

    51 min
  3. #107 - How to Coach a Client Through Contest Prep: Timelines, Tactics, and Peak Week

    MAY 12

    #107 - How to Coach a Client Through Contest Prep: Timelines, Tactics, and Peak Week

    Contest prep is the most demanding thing you can ask of a client — and of yourself as a coach. In this episode, Cody breaks down the full framework for taking a client from off-season to stage: who's actually ready to prep, how to build an honest timeline, managing nutrition and training as the show approaches, surviving the psychological grind, and why post-show recovery is the most important phase nobody talks about. If you coach physique clients — or want to — this is the blueprint.  GET 20% OFF ALL CHOOSE-HARD MERCH, USING CODE PODCAST20 AT CHECKOUT: https://choose-hard.shop/  📌 Follow Choose Hard on instagram @choosehardpodcast and grab Choose Hard Merch at www.choose-hard.com ❓ASK YOUR QUESTION FOR THE NEXT Q&A EPISODE: ⇨ question.choosehardpodcast.com ℹ️ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ONLINE COACHING PROGRAMS: ⇨ www.fatlosstransformation.com {1-On-1 Coaching} ⇨ https://www.tailored-coaching.com/mentorship-coaching {Mentorship w/ Cody} 📲 DOWNLOAD MY APP & START A TRAINING PLAN, FOR FREE: ⇨ www.thetailoredtrainer.com 🛒 PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE HARD HAT & JOURNAL: ⇨https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop/collections/all  💊 JOCKOFUEL SUPPLEMENTS (Code CHOOSEHARD for 20% Off): https://jockofuel.com/discount/CHOOSEHARD 🎙️CLIENT CASE STUDIES & TRANSFORMATION STORIES: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠  GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW: 📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠ YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com

    44 min
  4. #106 - Dr. Joey Munoz: Shifts in the Industry, Coaches Using Ai, & What it Takes To Scale

    MAY 5

    #106 - Dr. Joey Munoz: Shifts in the Industry, Coaches Using Ai, & What it Takes To Scale

    Dr. Joey Munoz is an evidence-based nutrition coach, PhD, and founder of a successful online coaching company. In this episode, Cody and Joey break down how the online fitness coaching space has shifted, why most coaches struggle to scale past themselves, and how Joey used AI to reverse-engineer his ideal client from real sales call transcripts. They also get into the realities of building a team, hiring for roles outside your expertise, what it actually costs to grow a business, and why staying in your lane — as a coach, a content creator, and a human being — is still the ultimate edge. If you're a coach trying to build something real, this one's worth your full attention. Follow Joey on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.joeymunoz/ GET 20% OFF ALL CHOOSE-HARD MERCH, USING CODE PODCAST20 AT CHECKOUT: https://choose-hard.shop/  📌 Follow Choose Hard on instagram @choosehardpodcast and grab Choose Hard Merch at www.choose-hard.com ❓ASK YOUR QUESTION FOR THE NEXT Q&A EPISODE: ⇨ question.choosehardpodcast.com ℹ️ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ONLINE COACHING PROGRAMS: ⇨ www.fatlosstransformation.com {1-On-1 Coaching} ⇨ https://www.tailored-coaching.com/mentorship-coaching {Mentorship w/ Cody} 📲 DOWNLOAD MY APP & START A TRAINING PLAN, FOR FREE: ⇨ www.thetailoredtrainer.com 🛒 PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE HARD HAT & JOURNAL: ⇨https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop/collections/all  💊 JOCKOFUEL SUPPLEMENTS (Code CHOOSEHARD for 20% Off): https://jockofuel.com/discount/CHOOSEHARD 🎙️CLIENT CASE STUDIES & TRANSFORMATION STORIES: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠  GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW: 📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠ YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com

    1h 9m
  5. #105 - How Busy Dads Stay Lean: The Non-Negotiable Framework for Fit Fathers

    APR 28

    #105 - How Busy Dads Stay Lean: The Non-Negotiable Framework for Fit Fathers

    The "Dad Bod" isn't a badge of honor — it's a lack of leadership. In this episode, Cody McBroom breaks down exactly how to stay lean and strong as a dad, husband, and business owner without sacrificing family time or business performance. You'll get the Non-Negotiable Framework: how to schedule training like a million-dollar-meeting, a simple nutrition strategy for business lunches and on-the-go eating, how to train for longevity (not ego), and the overlooked role stress and cortisol play in keeping fat on your frame. If you're a busy dad who's ready to stop making excuses and start leading your body the way you lead your family and your business — this one's for you. ---- GET 20% OFF ALL CHOOSE-HARD MERCH, USING CODE PODCAST20 AT CHECKOUT: https://choose-hard.shop/  📌 Follow Choose Hard on instagram @choosehardpodcast and grab Choose Hard Merch at www.choose-hard.com ❓ASK YOUR QUESTION FOR THE NEXT Q&A EPISODE: ⇨ question.choosehardpodcast.com ℹ️ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ONLINE COACHING PROGRAMS: ⇨ www.fatlosstransformation.com {1-On-1 Coaching} ⇨ https://www.tailored-coaching.com/mentorship-coaching {Mentorship w/ Cody} 📲 DOWNLOAD MY APP & START A TRAINING PLAN, FOR FREE: ⇨ www.thetailoredtrainer.com 🛒 PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE HARD HAT & JOURNAL: ⇨https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop/collections/all  💊 JOCKOFUEL SUPPLEMENTS (Code CHOOSEHARD for 20% Off): https://jockofuel.com/discount/CHOOSEHARD 🎙️CLIENT CASE STUDIES & TRANSFORMATION STORIES: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠  GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW: 📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠ YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com

    41 min
  6. #104 - Q1 Reflections: 6 Lessons on High Agency, Burnout, & Winning in 2026

    APR 21

    #104 - Q1 Reflections: 6 Lessons on High Agency, Burnout, & Winning in 2026

    As we move into the second quarter of 2026, Cody McBroom reflects on the 6 most critical lessons that have shaped his business and personal life, so far this year. This episode is a deep dive into the psychology of high performance, moving beyond surface-level tactics to address the core mindsets required to win in a crowded industry.  Cody explores why "high agency" is your ultimate competitive advantage, how to distinguish between genuine burnout and the frustration of losing, and why the marketplace is currently shifting toward raw, authentic community over polished, AI-driven content. - The Power of High Agency: Why the ability to find a way, regardless of circumstances, is the most vital trait you can develop. - The Burnout Truth: Burnout is often a byproduct of stagnation; when what you are doing is actually working, "winning" provides the energy to keep going. - Navigating Seasons: Accepting that life moves through cycles—good, hard, boring, and great—is essential for long-term consistency. - Integrity as Currency: In business and life, your word is all you truly have; follow-through is the foundation of trust. - Action Over Information: You cannot consume your way to success; stop letting "learning" become a form of procrastination and start doing the work. - The Craving for "Raw": Why people are rejecting filtered perfection in favor of real coaching, authentic content, and genuine community. To register for the 2026 Tailored Coaching Mastermind, visit: https://www.tailored-coaching.com/tailored-live-mastermind  GET 20% OFF ALL CHOOSE-HARD MERCH, USING CODE PODCAST20 AT CHECKOUT: https://choose-hard.shop/  📌 Follow Choose Hard on instagram @choosehardpodcast and grab Choose Hard Merch at www.choose-hard.com ❓ASK YOUR QUESTION FOR THE NEXT Q&A EPISODE: ⇨ question.choosehardpodcast.com ℹ️ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ONLINE COACHING PROGRAMS: ⇨ www.fatlosstransformation.com {1-On-1 Coaching} ⇨ https://www.tailored-coaching.com/mentorship-coaching {Mentorship w/ Cody} 📲 DOWNLOAD MY APP & START A TRAINING PLAN, FOR FREE: ⇨ www.thetailoredtrainer.com 🛒 PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE HARD HAT & JOURNAL: ⇨https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop/collections/all  💊 JOCKOFUEL SUPPLEMENTS (Code CHOOSEHARD for 20% Off): https://jockofuel.com/discount/CHOOSEHARD 🎙️CLIENT CASE STUDIES & TRANSFORMATION STORIES: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠  GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW: 📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠ YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ The 6 Lessons from Q1 2026:INQUIRIES – ⁠info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com

    43 min
  7. #103 - Navigating Peptides, Client Stress, and Industry Predictions [Q&A]

    APR 7

    #103 - Navigating Peptides, Client Stress, and Industry Predictions [Q&A]

    In this Q&A episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom dives deep into the tactical and psychological side of running a high-level coaching business. From navigating the rising trend of peptides to solving the "6-month churn" that kills growth, this episode is a blueprint for coaches who want to move from "local trainer" to national specialist. Cody answers 10 pressing questions about industry trends, technical nutrition protocols like auto-regulated refeeds, and the exact moment an entrepreneur should stop being a "solopreneur" and hire an assistant. In this episode, we discuss: ✅ Peptides & Clinical Guidance: How to navigate the conversation of performance and fat-loss peptides with your clients ethically. ✅ The Adherence Gap: Strategies for coaching clients through high-stress seasons without losing their adherence. ✅ Lead Generation Beyond Instagram: How to build referral systems that provide consistent growth without relying on a social media algorithm. ✅ Refeeds & Diet Breaks: Why the industry is shifting from scheduled breaks to "auto-regulated" protocols based on biofeedback markers. ✅ Fixing Early Churn: The systems you need to put in place to ensure clients stay beyond the 6-month mark. ✅ Software & Scaling: Do you actually need a CRM if you only have 10 clients? ✅ Psychology of the Plateau: Managing client "buy-in" when the physical data says one thing, but their brain says another. ✅ Future Predictions: Where the fitness and nutrition industry is headed over the next 1–3 years. Resources & Mentions: - Submit Your Q&A Questions: Visit choose-hard.com and click on the Q&A link. - The TCM Mentorship: https://www.tailored-coaching.com/mentorship-coaching  - Tailor Trainer App: https://onelink.to/uqsr56 GET 20% OFF ALL CHOOSE-HARD MERCH, USING CODE PODCAST20 AT CHECKOUT: https://choose-hard.shop/  📌 Follow Choose Hard on instagram @choosehardpodcast and grab Choose Hard Merch at www.choose-hard.com ❓ASK YOUR QUESTION FOR THE NEXT Q&A EPISODE: ⇨ question.choosehardpodcast.com ℹ️ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ONLINE COACHING PROGRAMS: ⇨ www.fatlosstransformation.com {1-On-1 Coaching} ⇨ https://www.tailored-coaching.com/mentorship-coaching {Mentorship w/ Cody} 📲 DOWNLOAD MY APP & START A TRAINING PLAN, FOR FREE: ⇨ www.thetailoredtrainer.com 🛒 PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE HARD HAT & JOURNAL: ⇨https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop/collections/all  💊 JOCKOFUEL SUPPLEMENTS (Code CHOOSEHARD for 20% Off): https://jockofuel.com/discount/CHOOSEHARD 🎙️CLIENT CASE STUDIES & TRANSFORMATION STORIES: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠  GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW: 📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠ YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com

    42 min
  8. #102 - Client-Adherence Masterclass: Why Willpower Fails and Systems Win

    MAR 31

    #102 - Client-Adherence Masterclass: Why Willpower Fails and Systems Win

    Most people fail their fitness goals not because they lack discipline, but because they treat adherence like a character test they pass or fail, rather than a muscle they train. If you’ve ever told yourself you’re "lazy" or "unmotivated" because you fell off your diet, you’re listening to a lie. In this masterclass on execution, Cody McBroom breaks down the Component Skills of Adherence. You will learn how to move past fickle motivation and build a bulletproof framework for unwavering consistency. We go deep into the science of behavioral change, the hierarchy of systems, and the psychological "sticky stuff"—like shame and perfectionism—that creates the friction stopping your momentum. In this episode, we discuss: Adherence as a Physical Skill: Why consistency is a muscle that requires specific "reps" just like a bicep curl. The Hierarchy of Change: Moving from tools (apps and scales) to strategies, component skills, and ultimately, autonomy. The "Flick it, Flip it, or Feel it" Drill: A powerful 3-step filter to manage intrusive thoughts and cravings in real-time. Frustration Tolerance: The hallmark of the elite—learning how to "feel bad and still take action." Identity-Level Change: Why long-term success happens when you stop asking "Why am I a failure?" and start treating slips as environmental data. Stop being a victim of your impulses and start becoming the commander of your thoughts. Adherence isn't about being perfect; it's about being impossible to discourage.  GET 20% OFF ALL CHOOSE-HARD MERCH, USING CODE PODCAST20 AT CHECKOUT: https://choose-hard.shop/  📌 Follow Choose Hard on instagram @choosehardpodcast and grab Choose Hard Merch at www.choose-hard.com ❓ASK YOUR QUESTION FOR THE NEXT Q&A EPISODE: ⇨ question.choosehardpodcast.com ℹ️ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ONLINE COACHING PROGRAMS: ⇨ www.fatlosstransformation.com {1-On-1 Coaching} ⇨ https://www.tailored-coaching.com/mentorship-coaching {Mentorship w/ Cody} 📲 DOWNLOAD MY APP & START A TRAINING PLAN, FOR FREE: ⇨ www.thetailoredtrainer.com 🛒 PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE HARD HAT & JOURNAL: ⇨https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop/collections/all  💊 JOCKOFUEL SUPPLEMENTS (Code CHOOSEHARD for 20% Off): https://jockofuel.com/discount/CHOOSEHARD 🎙️CLIENT CASE STUDIES & TRANSFORMATION STORIES: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠  GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW: 📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠ YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com

    47 min

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Choose Hard is the podcast for those who coach, train, lead—and refuse to settle. Hosted by Cody McBroom—online fitness and nutrition coach with 15+ years of experience—this show is your unfiltered source for science-backed training insights, business-savvy coaching strategies, and values-driven leadership lessons. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or high-performer committed to leveling up, you’ll get actionable tools to build your body, grow your business, and lead with purpose. No fluff. No hacks. Just hard-earned growth.

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