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Amber Brueseke
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Being a mom is tough, but it doesn't have to mean your fittest days are behind you. And even if you aren't a mom, you can join host Amber Brueseke, founder of Biceps After Babies, each week as she brings you fitness tips, nutrition strategies, mindset hacks, and real-life tangible takeaways that can help YOU take the guesswork out of healthy eating and exercise. This podcast includes episodes covering weight loss, wellness, workouts, exercise, weight lifting, fat loss, counting macros, healthy living, mindset, mom fitness, and health advice. For daily fitness tips, inspiration, and free resources: INSTAGRAM: @biceps.after.babies FACEBOOK" "Biceps After Babies Ladies" SHOW NOTES: www.bicepsafterbabies.com/podcast

  1. 1d ago

    420: Your Perimenopausal Body Isn't Broken . . . You Just Need To Change Your Workouts

    Quick question: when's the last time you lifted something heavy enough that it actually felt hard? If you can't remember, this episode is for you. This conversation originally aired on my friend Monica Packer's show as part of her More for Moms content, and I loved it so much I wanted to share it with you here too. Monica and I dig into exactly what perimenopause does to your body, and more importantly, what to actually do about it in the gym. We start with the single best thing you can be doing for your body right now, whether you're in your 20s or already deep in perimenopause: building muscle. I break down why estrogen decreasing makes muscle harder (not impossible) to build, why muscle is your best tool against the weight gain so many women experience in this stage, and why "I missed the window" is a myth. Then we get practical. I walk through exactly what effective strength training looks like during this season, how many sessions a week, why compound lifts beat isolation exercises, and the difference between fatigue and actual mechanical failure. We also tackle the cardio conversation head on, including the cortisol fear mongering you've probably seen online, and I give you my real minimum effective dose if your week is already full. If you want more help figuring out why your current workouts aren't giving you the results you want, check out my free workshop, Why Your Workouts Aren't Working, at bicepsafterbabies.com/workshop. Subscribe, share this with a friend who's navigating perimenopause, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.

  2. Oct 20

    419: How to Eat, Train, and Look Like A Bodybuilder

    Do you have to step on a bodybuilding stage to eat and train like a bodybuilder? Nope. In this episode I'm breaking down how to borrow the strategies that build those incredible physiques, without ever putting on the spray tan. I start with a personal update: I'm officially committed to competing in a bodybuilding show. I'm finishing out 2026 in a lean build (eating almost 2,500 calories and lifting heavy), with prep starting in January and a show on the calendar for May. I also share why I switched coaches partway through, and why personality fit matters just as much as credentials. Then we get into five things I've learned that you can use in your own training and nutrition, stage or no stage. Why living in a permanent cut is a mistake, how prepping your body before a deficit sets you up to succeed, the difference between "doing a cut" and actually locking in, the two levers that build muscle (smart programming and real intensity), and why consistency in your steps, sleep, cardio, and water matters as much as your macros. If you want help making your training actually work, grab my free workshop, Why Your Workouts Aren't Working, at bicepsafterbabies.com/workshop. Subscribe, share this with a friend who's been living in a cut, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.

  3. Oct 6

    418: My Secret Mindset Weapon Brad Bizjack

    “I know what to do, but I can’t get myself to do it.” If that thought has been looping in your head, there’s a good chance you don’t have a motivation problem. You have a misalignment problem. I’m joined by my personal mindset coach, Brad Bizjack, to redefine what success actually means and to map a clear path for creating it without burning out or feeling like you’re failing at life. Brad shares his simplest definition of success: life on your terms. We talk about how easy it is, especially for women and moms, to lose touch with what we want under layers of responsibility, people pleasing, and guilt. Brad gives practical questions to uncover the desire that’s already there, plus a way to tell the difference between a goal you truly want and a goal you inherited from society, family expectations, or old “be realistic” programming. Then we get tactical with Brad’s “combination lock” framework: the right strategy matters, but it won’t stick if your beliefs and values are in conflict or if your nervous system treats growth like danger. We reframe self sabotage as self preservation, share quick tools to lower guilt and shame (including why empathy and community matter), and dig into energetic alignment in a grounded, practical way so you can take more aligned action with less stress. If you want a next step, Brad is hosting a free five day Success Accelerator challenge October 19 through 23, and you can register at bicepsafterbabies.com/success. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels stuck, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re applying this week.

  4. Sep 22

    417: The Real Reason You Know Better But Don't Do Better with Nir Eyal

    Have you ever thought, “I KNOW what I’m supposed to do… so why am I not doing it?” That’s exactly what I’m diving into in this episode with behavioral researcher and bestselling author Nir Eyal. We talk about why having the information, the plan, and even the desire to change isn’t always enough, and how the beliefs we have about ourselves and our circumstances can actually keep us stuck. We get into quitting, limiting beliefs, pain vs. suffering, and how changing the way we see a situation can completely change what we’re able to do. If you’ve ever felt like you know better but just can’t seem to do better, I think this conversation will really make you stop and think. Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/417 Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok! Links: Nir's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram Nir's Books: Beyond Belief https://a.co/d/0e5K3njG Hooked https://amzn.to/4o8wR5e Indistractable https://amzn.to/4g26jk9 Free belief change guide: www.nirandfar.com/beyond-belief-live Bonus content and the 30-Day Belief Transformation Journal are here: nirandfar.com/beyond-belief

  5. Sep 8

    416: What GLP-1s Actually Do to Your Habits with Charles Duhigg

    What if GLP-1s could do more than change your appetite, and they could actually create an opportunity to change your habits? In this episode, I’m joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and The Power of Habit author Charles Duhigg for a fascinating conversation about GLP-1s, food noise, dopamine, and the science of habit change. We unpack what happens in the brain when GLP-1s quiet cravings, why they may create a temporary “habit window,” and how to use that window to build behaviors that can actually stick. Whether you’re considering a GLP-1, currently taking one, or have no plans to use one, this episode will change the way you think about willpower, food, exercise, and lasting behavior change.  Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/416 Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok! Links: Episode 395: I Was Wrong About Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro with Dr. Taylor Brueseke Charles Duhigg's books: The Power of Habit: https://amzn.to/4f0clzK Smarter, Faster, Better: https://amzn.to/44RhfdB Supercommunicators: https://amzn.to/4vSH0pQ

  6. Aug 25

    415: Drinking Alcohol and Counting Macros

    In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about drinking alcohol while counting macros and working toward your health and fitness goals. I’ll explain how alcohol affects fat burning, muscle recovery, sleep, hunger, and decision-making, and why simply “fitting it into your macros” doesn’t tell the whole story. I’ll also share questions to help you evaluate your relationship with alcohol, understand the trade-offs, and decide how often drinking is truly worth it for you. My goal isn’t to tell you whether you should or shouldn’t drink, but to give you the information you need to make an informed, conscious choice for your journey. Let’s dive in! Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/415 Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok!

  7. Aug 11

    414: Am I Competing In A Bodybuilding Show?

    In today's episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes for a candid chat about a goal I never thought I’d consider: competing in a bodybuilding show. I break down what changed my mind, how I’m overcoming past fears around body image and subjective judging, and why I decided to hire a coach for my current building phase. I also talk about the power of taking things one step at a time without needing to commit to the end result right away. Tune in to hear where I’m at in my training, how I’m targeting specific physique goals, and what’s next on this journey! Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/414 Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok! Links: bicepsafterbabies.com/watchmycut

  8. Jul 28

    413: How Steph Lost 101 Pounds (And What She Wishes She Knew at the Start) with Steph Augst

    Joining me for today's episode is Steph, an Air Force veteran, dedicated mom, and content creator whose fitness journey eventually led her to the bodybuilding stage. She is here to pull back the curtain on her incredible 101-pound transformation, proving that when you commit to small, almost boring habits and stay consistent through the slow seasons, remarkable things are possible. We dig into the specific "crisis point" that sparked her journey, the step-by-step process of layering habits brick by brick, and her path toward competing. Steph gets incredibly honest about the challenges of life after the show, including navigating a reverse diet and overcoming a scarcity mindset around food. Most importantly, she shares why the secret to long-term success is deciding exactly what you are willing and not willing to sacrifice. If you have ever felt like your goals are out of reach, or your progress is moving at a snail's pace, this conversation will remind you to trust the process and keep showing up. Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/413 Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok! Links: Steph Augst’s Instagram and Tiktok

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Being a mom is tough, but it doesn't have to mean your fittest days are behind you. And even if you aren't a mom, you can join host Amber Brueseke, founder of Biceps After Babies, each week as she brings you fitness tips, nutrition strategies, mindset hacks, and real-life tangible takeaways that can help YOU take the guesswork out of healthy eating and exercise. This podcast includes episodes covering weight loss, wellness, workouts, exercise, weight lifting, fat loss, counting macros, healthy living, mindset, mom fitness, and health advice. For daily fitness tips, inspiration, and free resources: INSTAGRAM: @biceps.after.babies FACEBOOK" "Biceps After Babies Ladies" SHOW NOTES: www.bicepsafterbabies.com/podcast

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  • Creator
    Amber Brueseke
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    423
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Biceps After Babies Radio
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