Truth Serum with Tyler Minton

Tyler Minton
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Truth Serum is a podcast hosted by Tyler Minton: Master of Science in Human Nutrition, Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist to Elite Athletes, Former Pro Fighter & BJJ Black Belt. Tyler is a seasoned expert with years of experience in nutrition, sports science, and elite performance. Truth Serum is your go-to source for fad-busting, practical nutrition, and candid truths about health.

  1. The Goal Triangle: Why You're Chasing the Wrong Goal | Truth Serum with Tyler Minton | Ep.037

    Jun 17

    The Goal Triangle: Why You're Chasing the Wrong Goal | Truth Serum with Tyler Minton | Ep.037

    In this solo episode, I'm breaking down one of the most overlooked problems I see every single day working with NFL athletes, UFC fighters, and Navy SEALs. It's not a lack of willpower. It's not a lack of information. It's goal dysmorphia. You're chasing the wrong goal. I call it the Goal Triangle. Three goals that every person is trying to navigate at the same time: performance, aesthetics, and health. The problem is they don't all play nice together, and the nutrition and lifestyle strategies required for each one directly conflict with the others. I've watched athletes tank their performance, blow out their bodies, and spin their wheels for years because nobody ever told them that you cannot aggressively pursue all three at once. I walk through real examples from my own athlete case files, including an NFL player I had to talk out of losing weight two weeks before the Super Bowl, and how I took a 400-pound lineman through a full year of goal sequencing to get him to the best shape of his career by preseason. I also give you one of the most effective tools I use with every single client, one simple list that will tell you more about why you haven't hit your goal than any diet or supplement ever will. If you've been on your fifth diet and still wondering what you're missing, this episode is for you.   ✅ Fuel Your Performance – Protekt Products Electrolytes that actually work. Liquid, clean, and built for warriors. Hydration, energy, and recovery—backed by science and performance. 👉 http://protekt.com/truth   Follow Truth Serum Podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tylermintonnutrition/?hl=en Podcast IG:  https://www.instagram.com/truthserumpodcast_/?hl=en TikTok:  @TruthSerumPod Website:  https://ethosnutritioncoaching.com/ Newsletter:  https://ethosnutritioncoaching.com/truth-serum-weekly-newsletter/

    58 min
  2. Jen Widerstrom: The Psychology Behind Why You Know What to Do to Get in Shape and Still Don't Do It | Truth Serum with Tyler Minton | Ep.036

    Jun 3

    Jen Widerstrom: The Psychology Behind Why You Know What to Do to Get in Shape and Still Don't Do It | Truth Serum with Tyler Minton | Ep.036

    I sit down with Jen Widerstrom, trainer, performance coach, and former Biggest Loser trainer who has spent over two decades working with everyone from professional athletes to everyday people. What she'll tell you is that the gap between knowing and doing has almost nothing to do with information. It's all in your head. Jen gets into the psychology of behavior change, why people fail the same diet for the fifth time and call it a new problem, how shame and environment shape our relationship with food, and why removing all judgment isn't always the answer. She also gets into her work with Arnold Schwarzenegger's Pump Club, the difference between coaching for performance versus aesthetics versus health, and why she thinks most coaches are ruining their clients' motivation with too much information.   ✅ Fuel Your Performance – Protekt Products Electrolytes that actually work. Liquid, clean, and built for warriors. Hydration, energy, and recovery—backed by science and performance. 👉 http://protekt.com/truth   ✅ Train Longer, Recover Faster – Vitargo – Use code TRUTH15 When the work gets real, your fuel matters. Vitargo delivers rapid carbs to keep you going and ready for the next session. 👉 https://vitargousa.com/shop/ref/TruthSerum/   ✅ Upgrade Your Recovery – Valo Red Light – Use code TRUTH20 More than recovery. Daily red light therapy to help you stay consistent, reduce fatigue, and perform better over time. 👉 https://www.valoredlight.com/   Jen's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jenwiderstrom/   Follow Truth Serum Podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tylermintonnutrition/?hl=en Podcast IG:  https://www.instagram.com/truthserumpodcast_/?hl=en TikTok:  @TruthSerumPod Website:  https://ethosnutritioncoaching.com/ Newsletter:  https://ethosnutritioncoaching.com/truth-serum-weekly-newsletter/

    1h 13m
  3. Sorinex SummerStrong 19 Recap | Speaker Tyler Minton & Chipper Anderson Break It All Down | Truth Serum with Tyler Minton | Ep.035

    May 21

    Sorinex SummerStrong 19 Recap | Speaker Tyler Minton & Chipper Anderson Break It All Down | Truth Serum with Tyler Minton | Ep.035

    I just got off the stage at SummerStrong 19. Myself and Virginia High Performance Lead Strength Coach Chipper Anderson sit down to break down every talk from the weekend, the highlights, the big ideas, and what coaches and athletes actually need to take away from one of the best strength and performance events in the country.   ✅ Fuel Your Performance – Protekt Products Electrolytes that actually work. Liquid, clean, and built for warriors. Hydration, energy, and recovery—backed by science and performance. 👉 http://protekt.com/truth   Follow Truth Serum Podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tylermintonnutrition/?hl=en Podcast IG:  https://www.instagram.com/truthserumpodcast_/?hl=en TikTok:  @TruthSerumPod Website:  https://ethosnutritioncoaching.com/ Newsletter:  https://ethosnutritioncoaching.com/truth-serum-weekly-newsletter/

    50 min
  4. The Engineer Who Became One of the Best Grapplers on Earth | DeAndre Corbe | Truth Serum with Tyler Minton | Ep.034

    May 7

    The Engineer Who Became One of the Best Grapplers on Earth | DeAndre Corbe | Truth Serum with Tyler Minton | Ep.034

    DeAndre Corbe didn't take the obvious path to becoming an elite grappler. He came up through Muay Thai, built a career as an engineer, and somewhere along the way decided the mat was where he was supposed to be. In this episode, he breaks down what that transition actually looked like, walking away from a stable career to go all in on professional grappling, and what it cost him to get there. We get into his evolution from striking to submission grappling, the mindset shift that comes with competing at an elite level, and what he and his younger brother Gavin built together with Black Box Grappling Club. Running a gym with family is a whole different kind of pressure, and DeAndre doesn't sugarcoat it.   ✅ Fuel Your Performance – Protekt Products Electrolytes that actually work. Liquid, clean, and built for warriors. Hydration, energy, and recovery—backed by science and performance. 👉 http://protekt.com/truth   ✅ Train Longer, Recover Faster – Vitargo – Use code TRUTH15 When the work gets real, your fuel matters. Vitargo delivers rapid carbs to keep you going and ready for the next session. 👉 https://vitargousa.com/shop/ref/TruthSerum/   ✅ Upgrade Your Recovery – Valo Red Light – Use code TRUTH20 More than recovery. Daily red light therapy to help you stay consistent, reduce fatigue, and perform better over time. 👉 https://www.valoredlight.com/   Deandre's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deandre_corbe/   BlackBox Grappling Club Website https://blackboxgrapplingclub.com/   Follow Truth Serum Podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tylermintonnutrition/?hl=en Podcast IG:  https://www.instagram.com/truthserumpodcast_/?hl=en TikTok:  @TruthSerumPod Website:  https://ethosnutritioncoaching.com/ Newsletter:  https://ethosnutritioncoaching.com/truth-serum-weekly-newsletter/

    1h 30m
  5. God Is Good, Enemy 3K North | Aaron Love on the Iran Rescue, Maduro Raid, and Ghost Murmur | Truth Serum with Tyler Minton | Ep.033

    Apr 22

    God Is Good, Enemy 3K North | Aaron Love on the Iran Rescue, Maduro Raid, and Ghost Murmur | Truth Serum with Tyler Minton | Ep.033

    Aaron Love is a retired Air Force Pararescueman, co-owner of the Ones Ready podcast, and one of the most unfiltered voices in the veteran space. He went through PJ selection four times before earning the beret, and he hasn't stopped paying attention since he got out. In this episode we get into the Iran rescue of the downed F-15 pilot, the Maduro raid and the weapons used on the ground that the public is just now hearing about, including a portable sonic weapon and a CIA tool called Ghost Murmur that can isolate a human heartbeat from hundreds of miles away. Aaron also breaks down why he thinks the Iran campaign makes more sense than most people realize, what Ones Ready is doing to prepare the next generation for the pipeline, and why staying physically capable after service isn't optional. No filter. No party line. Just a guy who's seen it from the inside.   Follow Aaron & One's Ready https://www.instagram.com/aaron_loves_america/?locale=fr&hl=en   https://www.instagram.com/onesready/?locale=fr&hl=en   ✅ Fuel Your Performance – Protekt Products Electrolytes that actually work. Liquid, clean, and built for warriors. Hydration, energy, and recovery—backed by science and performance. 👉 http://protekt.com/truth   ✅ Train Longer, Recover Faster – Vitargo – Use code TRUTH15 When the work gets real, your fuel matters. Vitargo delivers rapid carbs to keep you going and ready for the next session. 👉 https://vitargousa.com/shop/ref/TruthSerum/   ✅ Upgrade Your Recovery – Valo Red Light – Use code TRUTH20 More than recovery. Daily red light therapy to help you stay consistent, reduce fatigue, and perform better over time. 👉 https://www.valoredlight.com/   Follow Truth Serum Podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tylermintonnutrition/?hl=en Podcast IG:  https://www.instagram.com/truthserumpodcast_/?hl=en TikTok:  @TruthSerumPod Website:  https://ethosnutritioncoaching.com/ Newsletter:  https://ethosnutritioncoaching.com/truth-serum-weekly-newsletter/

    1h 18m
  6. Powerlifting, Purpose & a Near-Death Experience That Changed Everything | Stuart Locke | Truth Serum with Tyler Minton | EP.032

    Apr 7

    Powerlifting, Purpose & a Near-Death Experience That Changed Everything | Stuart Locke | Truth Serum with Tyler Minton | EP.032

    Last December, Stuart Locke, the coach and mind behind Kodiak Barbell, nearly didn't come home. An allergic reaction to anesthetic left him fighting for his life, and his wife facing decisions no spouse should ever have to make. He made it through. And he believes he knows exactly why. In this episode of Truth Serum Podcast, Stuart opens up about the experience that tested everything: his body, his identity, and his faith. We get into how it has reshaped the way he thinks about coaching, strength, and what it means to truly show up for the people in your corner. We also go deep on what makes Kodiak Barbell different. Stuart's coaching philosophy, how he builds athletes who are mentally and physically tough, his approach to powerlifting programming, and the culture he has built around the barbell. If you train, compete, or coach, or if you have ever faced something that made you question what you are really made of, this one is for you. In this episode:   Stuart's near-death experience and the role his Christian faith played in his survival The Kodiak Barbell philosophy and what it demands of athletes How Stuart programs for strength and powerlifting performance Coaching identity and what it means to develop athletes, not just build numbers.   Follow Stuart & Kodiak Barbell https://www.instagram.com/stu_kodiakbarbell/?hl=en   ✅ Fuel Your Performance – Protekt Products Electrolytes that actually work. Liquid, clean, and built for warriors. Hydration, energy, and recovery—backed by science and performance. 👉 http://protekt.com/truth   ✅ Train Longer, Recover Faster – Vitargo – Use code TRUTH15 When the work gets real, your fuel matters. Vitargo delivers rapid carbs to keep you going and ready for the next session. 👉 https://vitargousa.com   ✅ Upgrade Your Recovery – Valo Red Light – Use code TRUTH20 More than recovery. Daily red light therapy to help you stay consistent, reduce fatigue, and perform better over time. 👉 https://www.valoredlight.com/   Follow Truth Serum Podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tylermintonnutrition/?hl=en Podcast IG:  https://www.instagram.com/truthserumpodcast_/?hl=en TikTok:  @TruthSerumPod Website:  https://ethosnutritioncoaching.com/ Newsletter:  https://ethosnutritioncoaching.com/truth-serum-weekly-newsletter/

    1h 32m
  7. Why Consistency Beats Talent in Jiu Jitsu | Gavin Corbe on What Actually Works | Truth Serum with Tyler Minton Ep.031

    Mar 25

    Why Consistency Beats Talent in Jiu Jitsu | Gavin Corbe on What Actually Works | Truth Serum with Tyler Minton Ep.031

    Gavin Corbe is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athlete and the owner of BlackBox Jiu Jitsu in Virginia Beach.   In this episode, Gavin breaks down his approach to jiu jitsu and why he believes most people are training the wrong way.   Instead of relying on traditional drilling, Gavin teaches through games. A method designed to build athletes who can think, adapt, and perform under pressure.   We also get into the foundation behind BlackBox, why he calls it a club instead of an academy, and how building it alongside his brother has shaped the culture and system.   Gavin shares his background in high school wrestling, including the reality of cutting weight and how those experiences influenced the way he trains and coaches today.   We cover: Why Gavin teaches through games instead of drills The philosophy behind BlackBox as a club His wrestling background and weight cutting stories How he builds athletes that last in the sport What separates people who improve from those who quit   This is a conversation about doing jiu jitsu differently and building something that holds up over time.   ✅ Fuel Your Performance – Protekt Products Electrolytes that actually work. Liquid, clean, and built for warriors. Hydration, energy, and recovery—backed by science and performance. 👉 http://protekt.com/truth   ✅ Train Longer, Recover Faster – Vitargo -- Use code TRUTH15 When the work gets real, your fuel matters. Vitargo delivers rapid carbs to keep you going and ready for the next session. 👉 https://vitargousa.com   ✅ Upgrade Your Recovery – Valo Red Light -- Use code TRUTH20 More than recovery. Daily red light therapy to help you stay consistent, reduce fatigue, and perform better over time. 👉 https://www.valoredlight.com/   Gavin's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gavinsanity_/   BlackBox Grappling Club Website https://blackboxgrapplingclub.com/   Follow Truth Serum Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylermintonnutrition/?hl=en Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/truthserumpodcast_/?hl=en TikTok: @TruthSerumPod Website: https://ethosnutritioncoaching.com/ Newsletter: https://ethosnutritioncoaching.com/truth-serum-weekly-newsletter/

    1h 18m
  8. Why Kids Should Start Strength Training NOW! | Coach Scott Benson of Benson Sports Training | Truth Serum with Tyler Minton | Ep.030

    Mar 11

    Why Kids Should Start Strength Training NOW! | Coach Scott Benson of Benson Sports Training | Truth Serum with Tyler Minton | Ep.030

    On this episode of Truth Serum, I sit down with Scott Benson, founder of Benson Sports Training and one of the most respected performance coaches in the country.    Scott also hosts the Building the Athlete Podcast.   Scott’s journey in sport started long before he became a coach. He is the South Dakota high jump record holder and one of the most accomplished track and field athletes the state has ever produced. His impact in Rapid City is so significant that he became the first person ever inducted into the Rapid City Sports Hall of Fame twice. Once as an athlete and once as a coach.   Today, Scott runs one of the most impressive private training facilities in the country. At times his gym is working with up to 600 athletes, supported by a large team of coaches, training athletes from seven years old all the way into their seventies.   In this conversation we talk about the truth behind kids lifting weights and why strength training, when coached properly, can be one of the best tools for developing young athletes.   Scott and I also dive into the reality of youth sports today. Many young athletes are operating on packed schedules filled with travel teams, year round competition, and constant pressure to specialize early. Scott shares why this approach can backfire and why balance, smart training, and longevity need to be part of the conversation.   We also talk about something that often gets overlooked in performance training. The relationship between coach and athlete. Scott believes connecting with athletes and understanding them as people is just as important as the training itself.   If you are a parent, coach, or athlete trying to navigate the modern youth sports world, this episode offers a powerful perspective on building strong athletes for the long run.   ✅ Fuel Your Performance – Protekt Products Electrolytes that actually work. Liquid, clean, and built for warriors. Hydration, energy, and recovery—backed by science and performance. 👉 http://protekt.com/truth   #TruthSerumPodcast #bensonsportstraining   Scott's Website https://bensonsportstraining.com/   Scott's Podcast https://bensonsportstraining.com/building-the-athlete-podcast/   Follow Truth Serum Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylermintonnutrition/?hl=en Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/truthserumpodcast_/?hl=en TikTok: @TruthSerumPod Website: https://ethosnutritioncoaching.com/ Newsletter: https://ethosnutritioncoaching.com/truth-serum-weekly-newsletter/

    1h 16m
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Truth Serum is a podcast hosted by Tyler Minton: Master of Science in Human Nutrition, Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist to Elite Athletes, Former Pro Fighter & BJJ Black Belt. Tyler is a seasoned expert with years of experience in nutrition, sports science, and elite performance. Truth Serum is your go-to source for fad-busting, practical nutrition, and candid truths about health.

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  • Creator
    Tyler Minton
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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