The Body Pod

• Strength Beyond the Scale: Women’s Physique Coaching, Hormones, Metabolic Health & Stress with Brandon DaCruz

  In this eye-opening episode, elite physique coach Brandon DaCruz shares how women can build strength and transform their bodies through evidence-based fitness and holistic coaching. Learn why stress, hormones, metabolism, and sleep matter just as much as training and nutrition. Brandon dives into women’s unique physiological needs, the risks of chronic dieting and low energy availability, and how high-flux and metabolic restoration approaches can promote sustainable fat loss and muscle growth.Whether you're a fitness coach, athlete, or simply striving for better energy, performance, and hormonal balance, this episode delivers actionable science and real-world results. Discover how smarter training, better recovery, and personalized nutrition create strength that lasts—beyond the scale.

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• RE-RUN - Breast Cancer Prevention & Lifestyle Medicine – Expert Insights from Oncologist Dr. Amy Comander

  In this powerful Breast Cancer Awareness Month rerun episode, we’re joined once again by renowned breast cancer oncologist Dr. Amy Comander to explore the vital connection between lifestyle medicine and breast cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship.Dr. Comander shares expert insights on how nutrition, exercise, stress management, and other evidence-based lifestyle changes can significantly reduce your risk of breast cancer, support recovery, and enhance long-term health outcomes.Whether you're a patient, survivor, caregiver, or simply looking to take proactive steps toward better health, this episode offers practical, science-backed strategies for early detection, cancer prevention, and overall wellness. Tune in now to empower yourself with life-changing knowledge and actionable steps from one of the field’s leading voices.

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• Pain-Free Training for Longevity and Strength with Dr. John Rusin

  In this episode of The Body Pod, we talk with Dr. John Rusin, renowned doctor of physical therapy, performance coach, and creator of the Pain-Free Performance Training System (PPSC). With nearly 20 years of experience working with professional athletes, Olympians, and everyday clients, Dr. Rusin shares how to train for longevity, strength, and injury prevention — without sacrificing performance.We explore his six pillars of physical fitness: prehab, mobility, power, strength, hypertrophy, cardio, and athleticism, and how they form a foundation for sustainable fitness and pain-free movement at any age. Discover how to train like an athlete — even if you're not one — and learn practical strategies to build resilient joints, bulletproof your body, and stay strong for life. Whether you're a coach, trainer, athlete, or someone looking to move better and feel better, this episode delivers expert insights on functional training, injury prevention, and fitness longevity — all without the burnout or breakdown.

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• Stronger Bones After 40: Dr. Lisa Moore on Osteoporosis, Bone Health & Midlife Fitness

  In this must-listen episode of The Body Pod, Dr. Lisa Moore — physical therapist, educator, and founder of Brick House Bones — reveals science-backed strategies to strengthen bones and thrive in midlife. Learn the truth about osteoporosis vs. osteopenia, how to use her 4x4 strength training method, and why bone health is crucial for women over 40.From fracture prevention to building strength and balance, this episode empowers women to take charge of their fitness, independence, and longevity through movement, nutrition, and smarter training.

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• The Truth About Menopause and Hormones for Women Over 40 with Dr. Louise Newson

  🎉 It’s our 100th episode and Season 4 launch of The Body Pod and we’re marking the milestone with a powerful conversation that every woman over 40 needs to hear. In this game-changing episode, Dr. Louise Newson—known as “the medic who kickstarted the menopause revolution”—joins us to debunk menopause myths, explain hormone therapy (HRT), and redefine what healthy aging looks like.We discuss:Why too many women are wrongly prescribed antidepressants for perimenopauseThe essential roles of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in brain, bone, and heart healthThe real science behind HRT and who it’s forWhy individualized, evidence-based care mattersThe dangers of medical misinformation and outdated menopause narrativesWhether you're in perimenopause, postmenopause, or just starting to ask questions, this episode offers empowering, no-nonsense insights to help you make informed health decisions.Dr. Newson’s message is clear: No woman should suffer through menopause without support, education, and choice.

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