Why do so many people get weaker, less capable and gain more body fat as they get older? And what can you actually do to fight back against it? In this episode of The Better With Brock Podcast, I sit down with Michaela Bentley, a personal trainer who has just turned 60, to talk about why lifting weights becomes even more important as you age. We unpack how Michaela’s training has changed from her younger years to now, the truth about metabolism, how to simplify your nutrition, whether calorie tracking is necessary, the best exercises to build strength for life, and the supplements she actually uses to support her health and longevity. If you want to age well, build muscle, stay independent and feel better in your body for longer, this episode is for you.https://teambrockashby.com/coaching Free calorie calculator: https://www.instagram.com/brockashby Tiktok: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN5Zx41Q3YBVjhq9RgqmTGQ E-mail: https://teambrockashby.com/contact Follow Michaela Bentley here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelabentleyfitness/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Training in your 60s 19:06 - Metabolism 26:45 - How to streamline your nutrition 43:27 - Is tracking calories essential? 48:16 - Michaela’s top 10 exercises 55:14 - Michaela’s supplement protocol 59:04 - Quote, book and habit Let’s go 💪

Why do so many people feel tired, bloated, inflamed and stuck even when they are trying to be healthy? In this episode of The Better With Brock Podcast, I sit down with Jen Winkler to break down the connection between gut health, blood sugar, hormones and metabolism. We talk about insulin resistance, gut imbalances, why many people struggle even when doing “all the right things”, and what actually determines your metabolism. Jen also shares her personal journey from keto and carnivore to reintroducing carbohydrates, and how that impacted her energy, hormones, body composition and overall health. If you are interested in fat loss, gut health, hormones, metabolism and nutrition, this episode will give you a new perspective. Work with TEAM BROCK ASHBY 💪 Personalised coaching - https://teambrockashby.com/coaching Free calorie calculator - http://calc.teambrockashby.com/ Daily motivation emails - https://brocvkashby.activehosted.com/f/1 Connect with Brock 👋 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brockashby TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/brockashby Email - https://teambrockashby.com/contact Follow Jen Winkler Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jenwinklerwellness Website - https://jenwinkler.me Timestamps 0:00 How gut health and blood sugar affect your body 2:00 What is chronically high insulin? 5:58 What to do when you’re doing everything right 18:54 When to start taking supplements 25:43 When keto stopped working for Jen 35:23 How to reintroduce carbs 44:51 What the wellness industry is getting wrong about gut health 51:05 When hormones are actually the problem 1:00:13 What is metabolism? 1:06:26 Quickfire questions 1:14:27 Closing tradition

What are GLP-1 weight loss drugs doing to the fitness industry? Are peptides actually worth the hype? And has science based training gone too far? In this episode of The Better With Brock Podcast, I sit down with Eric Helms, natural bodybuilder, researcher, and co-founder of 3D Muscle Journey, to talk about the future of fitness. We discuss the rise of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, what happens when people stop using them, and how these drugs may reshape fat loss and the fitness industry. We also explore the concept of the obesogenic phenotype, identity and weight loss, the growing popularity of peptides, and the strengths and weaknesses of the science based fitness movement. Eric shares his perspective on training volume, full range of motion, hypertrophy research, and how strength training can be effective even with lower training volumes. If you are interested in fat loss, muscle building, evidence based training, GLP-1 medications, peptides, and the future of the fitness industry, this conversation will give you a lot to think about. Work with TEAM BROCK ASHBY 💪 Personalised coaching: https://teambrockashby.com/coaching Free calorie calculator: http://calc.teambrockashby.com/ Daily motivation emails: https://brocvkashby.activehosted.com/f/1 Connect with Brock 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brockashby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/brockashby Email: https://teambrockashby.com/contact Eric Helms is a strength and conditioning researcher, natural bodybuilder, coach, and educator. He holds a PhD in strength and conditioning and is widely known for his work in evidence based hypertrophy training and nutrition for physique athletes. Eric is also a coach with 3D Muscle Journey and has helped shape much of the modern conversation around science based fitness. Follow Eric: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/ Website: https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 How GLP-1s are impacting society 6:30 What happens when people stop using GLP-1s 17:12 Identity and the obesogenic phenotype 35:14 Are peptides worth the hype? 55:40 Full range of motion and training volume 1:14:58 Strength training with less volume 1:22:48 Has science based training gone too far? 1:35:40 Quote, book and habit Let's go 💪

Screen time is the wrong metric.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Catherine Knibbs (PhD), a leading cyber trauma expert and online safety specialist, to unpack what’s really happening to kids online and what parents can actually do about it.

We go beyond the usual “just limit screen time” advice and talk about the signals that matter more than minutes, why online exposure can create real-world trauma responses, and how families can set practical boundaries without turning home into a constant fight. We also dive into the rise of AI, the risks of chatbots and ads being integrated into tools like ChatGPT, and how fast the online landscape is changing for kids and teens.

You’ll also hear Catherine’s take on Australia’s under-16 social media ban, what it could improve, what it might miss, and what she believes is the true long-term solution for protecting children online. Plus, we cover modern parenting challenges like phubbing, why staying relevant matters more than being strict, and whether adult gaming is a harmless way to unwind or a coping tool that can become a problem.

If you’re a parent, educator, or simply trying to be more intentional with technology at home, this conversation will give you a smarter framework than just counting hours.

Dr. Catherine Knibbs (PhD) Website: https://www.childrenandtech.co.uk/

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Timestamps 0:00 The problem with just measuring screen time 7:20 The danger of ChatGPT introducing ads 11:58 Guidelines for parents with children online 18:44 The advancement of cyber trauma 25:36 The under-16 social media ban in Australia 36:10 The problem with AI online 42:42 The importance for parents to stay relevant 48:20 How phubbing impacts children 56:06 People are having less children 1:00:36 Is adult gaming a problem? 1:10:39 Quote, book and habit

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Meredith Mann, also knows as The Peachie Spoon, is well known for her viral recipes, honest nutritional advice and real-life nutrition habits that make life so much easier. In this episode, we outline how to increase protein intake, go-to family meals and Meredith's life with blood sugar issues and how HRT has changed her life. Follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/thepeachiespoon/ Check her website here: https://thepeachiespoon.com/ Use my FREE calorie calculator 🔥 http://calc.teambrockashby.com/ Join my Motivational Mailing List for daily doses of motivation in your inbox 📧 https://brocvkashby.activehosted.com/f/1 Check out my Team Brock Ashby online personal training programs here 💪 https://teambrockashby.com/coaching Get in touch 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brockashby Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/brockashby Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN5Zx41Q3YBVjhq9RgqmTGQ E-mail: https://teambrockashby.com/contact Timestamps: 0:00 - What the fitness industry gets wrong about nutrition 8:50 - Why The Peachie Spoon got into nutrition 19:15 - The Peachie Spoon’s family meals 26:02 - The Peachie Spoon’s viral recipes 28:59 - How women can increase protein intake 39:18 - How to listen to your body 43:25 - How to lift weights if you hate it 48:25 - How HRT changed Meredith’s life 54:56 - Book, quote and habit Let's go 💪

Solo podcast of the nine things to focus on if you were to restart your fitness journey. Use my FREE calorie calculator 🔥 http://calc.teambrockashby.com/ Join my Motivational Mailing List for daily doses of motivation in your inbox 📧 https://brocvkashby.activehosted.com/f/1 Check out my Team Brock Ashby online personal training programs here 💪 https://teambrockashby.com/coaching Get in touch 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brockashby Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/brockashby E-mail: https://teambrockashby.com/contact Let's go 💪

I’m joined by Kirsten Jackson, an IBS dietitian who helps people make sense of their gut symptoms and build an approach that works. We cut through the noise around IBS and get clear on what it is, why it is often misunderstood, and what actually moves the needle. Kirsten shares her own IBS story, plus the practical foundations she focuses on with clients, including sleep, stress, exercise, caffeine, and bowel health basics. She also breaks down the Bristol stool chart in a way that makes sense, and talk about the rising conversation around bowel cancer and why awareness matters. If you have ever been told “it’s all in your head”, feel confused about trigger foods, or want a calmer gut without living on an overly restrictive diet, this episode will help. Follow her on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/the.ibsdietitian/ Buy her book here: https://theibsdietitian.com/book Use my FREE calorie calculator 🔥 http://calc.teambrockashby.com/ Join my Motivational Mailing List for daily doses of motivation in your inbox 📧 https://brocvkashby.activehosted.com/f/1 Check out my Team Brock Ashby online personal training programs here 💪 https://teambrockashby.com/coaching Get in touch 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brockashby Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/brockashby Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN5Zx41Q3YBVjhq9RgqmTGQ E-mail: https://teambrockashby.com/contact Timestamps: 0:00 - Is IBS real? 2:20 - Kirsten’s IBS story 14:03 - Sleep 17:24 - Stress management 23:44 - Impact of exercise on IBS 31:13 - Day on a plate for IBS Dietician 39:35 - Coffee for IBS 42:24 - Bristol stool chart 46:18 - The rise of bowel cancer 47:41 - The anxious generation 51:05 - Quote, Book & Habit Let's go 💪

Beatrice Caffrey is a nutrition and fitness coach from Ireland who’s built a strong reputation online for practical, no-BS advice that actually helps people make progress with their health. In this episode, we chat about the real-world side of nutrition: eating behaviours, building better habits around food, and the simple nutritional strategies that make fat loss feel more manageable, especially when it comes to satiety, cravings, and staying consistent. If you want clear, actionable guidance you can apply straight away (without the extremes), you’ll enjoy this conversation with Beatrice. Follow Beatrice on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/beatrice.caffrey_/ Use my FREE calorie calculator 🔥 http://calc.teambrockashby.com/ Join my Motivational Mailing List for daily doses of motivation in your inbox 📧 https://brocvkashby.activehosted.com/f/1 Check out my Team Brock Ashby online personal training programs here 💪 https://teambrockashby.com/plans Get in touch 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brockashby Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/brockashby Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN5Zx41Q3YBVjhq9RgqmTGQ E-mail: https://teambrockashby.com/contact Timestamps: 0:00 - How Beatrice got into fitness 9:12 - Eating behaviours & how to change them 23:17 - The impact of processed foods 35:05 - Meal plans vs flexible dieting 44:15 - Day on a plate for Beatrice 50:30 - Snacking done wrong 55:20 - Why Beatrice Stopped Drinking Alcohol 1:10:58 - Quote, Book & A Habit Let's go 💪