Biceps After Babies Radio
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
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
Episodes
- 407: "You Don't Want To Lose Weight, You Want To Like Yourself" with Stacey Harkey
In this episode of Biceps After Babies Radio, host and guest Stacey Harkey discuss the idea that the desire for weight loss is often a proxy for wanting to like oneself. They explore Harkey's journey, the pitfalls of chasing external goals…
- 406: Most People Quit Right Before It Works
Host shares a realization about why people quit just before success, drawing parallels to her chronic pain recovery journey. She discusses confusing slow progress with no progress and offers five questions to help listeners assess their si…
- 405: "I'm Struggling To Get Started On My Weight Loss Journey"
This episode discusses the difficulties in starting a fitness journey, explaining how the brain resists change and past experiences can hinder progress. It provides methods to redefine the starting process to make it achievable and build s…
- 404: Showing Up Is the Only Fitness Strategy That Works with Shaylee Williams @theunfilteredfitmom
In this episode, Shaylee Williams shares her fitness journey, emphasizing the importance of consistent effort over perfection. The discussion covers her CrossFit experience, achieving a 300-lb back squat, and insights into mental toughness…
- 403: [RANT] Stop Saying You’re All In If You’re Not
This Biceps After Babies Radio rant addresses the fitness community's tendency to claim they are "all in" without truly committing. It explores the concept of trade-offs, the frustration of "fence sitting," and the distinction between doin…
- 402: "How Can I Improve My Relationship With The Scale?" | Live Coaching Session
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m sharing a Live Coaching session with Marissa where we talk about one of the most common struggles I see when starting MACROS 101: our relationship with the scale. If the number can instantly change you…
- 401: What 10 Years of Tracking Macros Taught Me About Using the Tool Right
Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is a special one because I’m feeling that excitement again, being back behind the mic and now sharing the biggest lessons I’ve learned from 10 years of coaching and working with over 10,000 women. I dive in…
- 400: My 2026 New Year's Resolution (And How To Think About Your Goals)
Send us Fan Mail We’ve hit another milestone episode! And that’s all thanks to you. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal 2026 New Year’s resolution and how I’m approaching goals differently this year. I will walk you through how I thin…
- 399: Why I Almost Quit The Podcast
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share an honest behind-the-scenes look at why I seriously considered stepping away from the podcast. I unpack a powerful lesson on pacing, from CrossFit to business, that helped me recognize burnout, cha…
- 398: Stop Self-Doubt: How to Reprogram Your Brain for Confidence | Best Of 2025
Send us Fan Mail We’re wrapping up our final “Best of 2025” episode with a powerful replay from Episode 269, a Live Coaching session from inside MACROS 101. One of the reasons I’m such a believer in coaching is that it helps bridge the gap…
- 397: Do You Have to Track Everything You Eat to Be Successful? | Best Of 2025
Send us Fan Mail Today’s “Best of 2025” episode takes us back to a listener favorite from Episode 261, perfect timing with Christmas just around the corner. Holiday parties, vacations, and festive foods can make macro tracking feel messy o…
- 396: How Women Can Build Muscle With Smarter Training and Eating with Dr. Stacy Sims | Best Of 2025
Send us Fan Mail Today’s “Best of 2025” takes us back to Episode 313 with the incredible Dr. Stacy Sims, a renowned Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist. In this conversation, we dive into how women should approach training and nu…
- 395: I Was Wrong About GLP-1's with Dr. Taylor Brueseke | Best Of 2025
Send us Fan Mail In this next “Best of 2025” series, I’m bringing back a popular episode featuring my amazing husband, Dr. Taylor Brueseke. Together, we break down Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro to clear up common misconceptions. Dr. Bruese…
- 394: The Real Causes of Overeating (And Practical Solutions That Work) with Coach Sarah | Best Of 2025
Send us Fan Mail It’s December, which means the return of our annual “Best Of” series, where some of the most impactful throwback episodes are packed with timeless insights to support your journey. These episodes are true gems, and revisit…
- 393: How to Stay Consistent With Your Fitness Goals as a Mom | Replay from Beyond The Bikini Radio
Send us Fan Mail This episode is a special replay from my interview on Beyond The Bikini Radio with my friend Nicole Ferrier, an online fitness coach and certified personal trainer , who asked some truly thoughtful questions that led to a…
- 392: 7 Lessons in 7 Years Of Crossfit
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m celebrating my seventh CrossFit anniversary by sharing the biggest lessons I’ve learned inside and outside the gym. Whether you love CrossFit or want nothing to do with it, these takeaways aren’t about…
- 391: Ask Me Anything About Lifting
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m shaking things up with a fun Ask Me Anything all about lifting! I pulled your best questions from Instagram, especially the ones that deserve more than a quick answer, where we’re diving into both the…
- 390: How to Create a Workout Program That's Perfect for Your Body (Not Someone Else's) | Replay from About Progress
Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is a special replay of an interview I did with my friend Monica Packer for her More for Moms Summit, a space designed to help moms fill their own cups again. Monica asked such powerful questions that I knew…
- 389: Raising A Confident, Healthy (and Jacked!) Daughter with my 18-Year Old Daughter Kate Brueseke
Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, I sit down with my daughter Kate to reflect on her growth since her first time on the podcast at age 12. Now that she’s 18, Kate opens up about building confidence through cheer, strength training,…
- 388: "I’m Not Hungry, But I Still Ate It" | Live Coaching Session
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m sharing a Live Coaching session from inside MACROS 101 with Lauren, who caught herself reaching for dessert while thinking, “You’re not hungry for this.” We unpacked that familiar tug-of-war between th…
- 387: How to Actually Believe Change is Possible: Rewiring Your Mind with Brad Bizjack
Send us Fan Mail This is part 2 of my conversation with my friend and a Certified High-Performance Coach, Brad Bizjack. In this episode, we get tactical, wherein Brad shares powerful ways to shift your emotional state in the moment (and no…
- 386: How to Silence Your Inner Critic: Proven Strategies with Brad Bizjack
Send us Fan Mail I’m excited to welcome back on the podcast my good friend Brad Bizjack, a Certified High-Performance Coach and my own Mindset Coach. This is part 1 of our conversation where we dive into what the inner critic really is, wh…
- 385: The 'Everyone Else First' Trap and Why It’s Costing You More Than You Think
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re uncovering a blind spot that keeps so many women stuck: the “everyone else first” trap. Putting your needs at the bottom of the list may feel selfless, but it’s likely costing you far more than you r…
- 384: How Much Is Too Much Hunger During A Fat Loss Cut?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re tackling one of the most common fat loss questions: how much hunger is normal during a cut and how much is too much? I’ll break down what level of hunger you can expect, when it becomes a red flag, a…
- 383: Why You Keep Quitting and How to Stay Consistent for Good | Live Coaching Call
Send us Fan Mail Here’s another Live Coaching Call with Kayla, where we uncover the real reason so many women struggle: to stay consistent. It’s not the lack of time, kids, or even knowing what to do. It all comes down to self-integrity: t…
- 382: Macros Without Obsession: Volume Eating Hacks from Lillie Eats and Tells
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Lillie Biesinger, aka Lillie Eats and Tells, whose journey into macro counting began with a body issue and turned into a thriving business helping women eat beautiful, satisfying meals while…
- 381: Want to Lose Fat But Don’t Know Where to Begin? Start Here
Send us Fan Mail If you’re overwhelmed by conflicting advice, tired of trying diets that don’t stick, or unsure where to start with your weight loss journey, this episode is for you. I’m cutting through the noise to give you simple, clear…
- 380: How to Break the Cycle of Failure and Start Fresh
Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever been caught in the cycle of starting strong, losing motivation, and telling yourself you’ll “start fresh on Monday,” you’re definitely not alone. In this episode, I’m unpacking the common loop of motivation,…
- 379: How to Transition from Macro Counting to Mindful Eating Without Losing Progress with Jackie Kirschen, RD
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Jackie Kirschen, a Weight Loss Coach & Mindful Eating Dietitian, who shares her powerful story of losing over 65 pounds, overcoming binge eating, and healing her relationship with food, witho…
- 378: How This Vegetarian Lost 30 Pounds Without Giving Up Indian Food with Neha Nautiyal
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Neha Nautiyal, a vegetarian macro coach who lost 30 pounds, without giving up her beloved Indian food. If you’ve ever felt like macro counting means sacrificing your cultural dishes or eati…
- 377: How Releasing Shame Helped Her Overcome 40 Years of Disordered Eating with Cindy Richardson
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, my aunt Cindy shares her 40-year journey with bulimia and how letting go of shame changed everything. Even if you don’t struggle with disordered eating, her story offers deep insight into how shame keeps u…
- 376: How To Count Macros On Vacation
Send us Fan Mail Summer is here! And with it comes vacations, getaways, and a break from routine. But if you’re working on your health and fitness goals, you might find yourself wondering: Can I enjoy my trip without throwing away all the…
- 375: Comparison is a Liar: Why You're Not Behind (Even If You Think You Are) | Live Coaching Session
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, you’ll get an inside look at a Live Coaching Call from my signature program, MACROS 101. I sit down with Kelly, who’s feeling “behind”, a struggle so many of us face. Together, we uncover what’s really goi…
- 374: The #1 Pelvic Floor Mistake Women Make in the Gym - and How to Fix It with Dr. Courtney Johnson, DPT
Send us Fan Mail Ladies, if you lift, run, jump, or even just sneeze, this is an episode you need to hear. Pelvic floor dysfunction isn’t just a postpartum or aging issue; it affects active women of all ages and often goes unaddressed…unti…
- 373: Can You Count Macros and Eat Out? Yes, Here’s How
Send us Fan Mail Think tracking macros means giving up restaurants, date nights, or spontaneous meals out? Think again. In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most common questions I get: Can you really track macros while eating out?…
- 372: Reverse Dieting for Women 40+ with Timili Grady ["I Did It Series"]
Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of the “I Did It” Series, I sit down with Timili Grady, a 45-year-old MACROS 101 alumna navigating the challenges of perimenopause. Like many women in their 40s, Timili felt like everything that u…
- 371: Everything You Need to Know About Protein with Dr. Nicole Rowe, MD
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nicole Rowe, MD, a board-certified Family Practice physician and fellow protein lover, to unpack everything you’ve ever wanted to know about protein. We’re cutting through the noise, debu…
- 370: How to Track Macros While Breastfeeding (Without Losing Your Supply)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m talking to all the new moms who are breastfeeding and wondering if they can track macros without harming their milk supply. If you’re feeling torn between wanting to lose some baby weight and prioritiz…
- 369: How to Track Your Macros The Right Way | Live Coaching Session
Send us Fan Mail Get ready for some serious light bulb moments in this episode as I share a live coaching session from one of our MACROS 101 calls with Anna. If tracking your food has ever felt overwhelming, frustrating, or like a constant…
- 368: Reclaim Your Power Over the Scale in Perimenopause with Courtney Hugghins ["I Did It" Series]
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I have MACROS 101 alumna Courtney Hugghins about how she reclaimed her power over the scale during perimenopause. This episode is part of the "I Did It" Series, featuring women who have gone through my sig…
- 367: Medicine 3.0: Preventing Disease and Optimizing Your Health with Dr. Jared Pelo
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk with Dr. Jared Pelo, Chief Medical Officer at Bionic Health, about Medicine 3.0—a game-changing, prevention-first approach to health. We dive into simple changes you can start making today, which he…
- 366: How Do I Not Overeat At Night? Nervous System Regulation with Eliza Kingsford
Send us Fan Mail Struggling with nighttime overeating? You’re not alone—and it’s not about willpower. In this episode, I’m joined by Eliza Kingsford, a Licensed Psychotherapist, to unpack how nervous system dysregulation fuels late-night c…
- 365: What Self-Care Actually Looks Like with Sarah Allred
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m welcoming Sarah Allred back to share her inspiring journey from realizing she needed self-care to actually living it. After a major breakthrough in MACROS 101, Sarah has spent the last six months shift…
- 364: When You Feel Disappointed With Your Results | Live Coaching Session
Send us Fan Mail Feeling disappointed with your results? You're not alone. In this "Live Coaching Session" episode, I chat with my client Carissa as we navigate her feelings of frustration after her time in MACROS 101. Together, we explore…
- 363: You Can't Outrun A Bad Diet with Heidi Gardner ["I Did It" Series]
Send us Fan Mail Here's another episode of the "I Did It" Series, where I chat with a MACROS 101 client about their journey to success! Today, ultra marathon runner Heidi Gardner shares how she discovered firsthand that you can’t outrun a…
- 362: An Easily Maintainable Weight Vs An Attainable One (My Story)
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever chased a goal weight, only to realize that maintaining it felt impossible? In this episode, I get personal about the difference between an attainable weight—one you can reach with extreme effort—and a maintai…
- 361: 7 Essential Lessons for a Successful Bulk with Coach Melissa
Send us Fan Mail Coach Melissa Porter is back for the third time on the podcast, and this episode is a special one! Melissa started her journey with me in the very first round of MACROS 101 back in 2019, and since then, she’s grown from a…
- 360: "My Body Feels Broken" - How to Move Forward When Life Feels Messy | Live Coaching Session
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like everything is stacked against you? In this episode, I dive into a real and honest coaching session with Ana, a mom navigating the chaos of life, chronic stress, and self-doubt. If you’ve ever caught…
- 359: Overcoming the Scale Obsession: How to Track Progress without Losing Your Mind
Send us Fan Mail “Why does the number on the scale have so much power over us?” In this episode, I explore a challenge many of us face—the scale and the emotional rollercoaster it creates in our fitness journey. I’ll explain how our attach…
- 358: Macros and Mindset: Why You Can't Have One Without the Other
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re diving into the essential connection between macros and mindset—because you can’t have one without the other. While many focus purely on strategy, like tracking macros and structuring workouts, real…