
NLP707 - The 10 Things Your Coach Would Say if They Didn't Care About Hurting Your Feelings
In this solo episode, Brad gets real about the conversations most coaches wish they could have with their clients—but often don't, because they're afraid of hurting feelings. With a mix of humor and s...
23 Sep 202530min

NLP706 - Grief, Healing, and Health: How Unresolved Emotions Can Hurt Your Fitness Journey
In this episode of the Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast, Brad sits down with cohost Craig Smith, a licensed clinical therapist, to tackle a heavy but important topic: how we process emotions, grief...
16 Sep 202552min

NLP705 - 5 Ways to Optimize Protein Digestion
In this episode of the Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast, I begin by addressing the heartbreaking tragedy here in Utah involving the killing of Charlie Kirk. It's important to pause and acknowledge ...
12 Sep 202533min

NLP704 - Q&A - Motivation, Top Advice, Mindset, Fat Loss Workouts, and More
In this episode of the Next Level Health and Fitness Podcast, Craig and I sit down to answer your questions in a wide-ranging Q&A. We cover everything from how to help friends and family get motivated...
9 Sep 20251h 4min

NLP703 - Our Kids Are Watching – Set the Example
In this short but powerful solo episode, I share an important reminder: our kids are always watching us. Every choice we make around health, fitness, and lifestyle sets the tone for what they'll grow ...
2 Sep 202521min

NLP702 - The Biggest Loser Documentary – Lessons on Extreme Dieting, Ownership, and Sustainability Long-Term
In this episode of the Next Level Health and Fitness Podcast, Craig and I sat down to recap the brand-new Biggest Loser documentary on Netflix. It's a three-part series that dives into one of the most...
26 Aug 20251h 14min

NLP701 - Muscle Building, Maintenance Phases, and Optimizing Lifts with Valarie Lusvardi
Valerie Lusvardi is back on the show, and since her last appearance over a year ago, she's become not only a good friend but someone I've worked with in a professional capacity. We even teamed up to h...
22 Aug 20251h 4min

NLP700 - The Art of Choosing Hard – Designed Discomfort for Growth
This milestone episode is a special one. Brad and Craig dive deep into a topic that separates people who stay stuck from those who create real transformation: choosing hard on purpose. We live in a wo...
19 Aug 202548min




















