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This is a podcast for men and women that are done with dumb diets and unsustainable workout programs and want a permanent mindset and lifestyle overhaul. Hosted by Better Body Academy founder Jase Stuart, this pod banishes the fitness industry BS and brings to light the transformation strategies and stories of real men and women.
Our mission to directly impact one million lives and you could be next. Head to betterbodyacademy.com for more information.
Our mission to directly impact one million lives and you could be next. Head to betterbodyacademy.com for more information.
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Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit _ Men rarely talk about this stuff. But they should. In this episode, I'm diving into four male health conditions that are strongly linked to being overweight — and that many men suffer through silently. We're talking about: Erectile dysfunction Low testosterone Male infertility Prostate enlargement None of these are easy topics to discuss. Most men feel embarrassed even bringing them up with their doctor, let alone their partner. But ignoring them doesn't make them go away. The reality is that excess body fat doesn't just change how you look. It changes your hormones, your blood flow, your fertility, and your long-term health. And the scary part? Many of these problems start quietly. What most men don't realise is that these conditions are often connected to lifestyle — and many of them can dramatically improve when weight, sleep, stress, alcohol, and activity levels are addressed. In this episode, I break down: Why men often ignore their health problems Why male life expectancy is lower than women's What's actually happening inside the male body with obesity How fat loss and lifestyle changes can improve sexual health, hormones, and fertility This episode is for men. But it's also for women who want to better understand what their partner might be going through. Because this conversation isn't about vanity. It's about health, confidence, relationships, and longevity. If you're ready to understand what's really happening inside the male body — and how to fix it — this is an episode you don't want to miss.
Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit _ Most people try to reinvent their way to success. They chase hacks. They jump between programs. They look for the magic strategy that will finally make fat loss easy. But the truth is much simpler than that. Success leaves clues. If someone has the body, discipline, energy, or lifestyle you want, it didn't happen by accident. It came from behaviours repeated consistently over time. And those behaviours are usually hiding in plain sight. In this episode, I break down why the fastest way to change your life is to stop guessing and start studying the people who already have the results you want. We talk about: • Why most people waste years trying to "figure it out" themselves • How successful people actually operate day-to-day • The difference between chasing outcomes vs becoming addicted to the actions • Why proximity to high performers changes your standards • How to reverse engineer the habits of people you admire • Why copying behaviours (not waiting for motivation) is the real shortcut This episode is a reminder that you don't need to invent a new path. You just need to pay attention to the clues and follow them long enough. Because when you stack the right behaviours consistently, the results eventually become inevitable. If you've been feeling stuck in your fitness, your discipline, or your routine… this one will light a fire under you. Success leaves clues. Your job is simply to notice them — and act.
Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit _ Everyone wants the shortcut. The fat loss hack. The supplement. The 6-week shred. The magic plan that finally makes it "easy." But here's the truth nobody wants to hear: The boring work… is the work. In this episode, I'm calling out the real reason you keep procrastinating your transformation. It's not lack of knowledge. It's not lack of time. And it's definitely not because you need a more complicated plan. It's because the basics feel too simple… and doing them consistently feels uncomfortable. We're talking about: • Why we overcomplicate fat loss • The real psychology behind avoiding the gym or alcohol changes • Why people cheer you on at the start (but don't always expect you to win) • The comfort of staying the same — even when it's slowly hurting you • How "boring" habits become identity • And why self-trust is the real prize If you're a busy mum or dad who knows exactly what to do… but keeps dancing around it — this episode is your wake-up call. No hacks. No fluff. No extremes. Just the truth: The life you want is hidden inside the work you're avoiding.
Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit _ I just spent two weeks living in Japan. And what I saw completely reframed how I think about fat loss culture in the West. Japan is a wealthy, modern country. They have convenience stores. They have fast food. They have technology everywhere. Yet their adult obesity rate sits around 4–5%. Compare that to over 40% in the United States. So what's going on? In this episode, I break down the real-world observations I made while walking 20,000+ steps a day, eating simple meals, and watching how health is quietly built into Japanese daily life. We talk about: – Why their environment does the heavy lifting – Smaller portions and automatic vegetables – Why indulgent foods aren't everyday staples – The difference between leanness and muscle culture – Why they don't rely on motivation – And what busy Western parents can steal from their structure This isn't a "move to Japan" episode. It's a wake-up call about how much your environment shapes your waistline. If you've been blaming willpower… If you're stuck in the cycle of strict → slack → strict again… This one will shift your perspective. Because maybe the answer isn't another diet. Maybe it's better design. Share this with someone who needs to hear it.
Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit _ 450 episodes later… and nothing has changed. The internet is louder than ever. New hacks. New supplements. New "this changes everything" trends every week. And yet people are more confused, more frustrated, and more overweight than ever. In this milestone episode, I strip it all the way back. No biohacking. No detoxes. No hormone-reset nonsense. Just the fundamentals that have always worked — and still do. We talk about: Why lifting weights is non-negotiable Why your step count matters more than fancy cardio Why sleep is a fat-loss multiplier Why protein fixes half your hunger problems Why weekends are sabotaging your progress And why patience is the real secret nobody wants to hear If you've been listening to this podcast for a while and still feel stuck, this episode might sting a little. Good. Because you don't need another hack. You need tighter standards. This is the anti-noise episode. Press play.
Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit _ "It runs in the family." Heart disease. Cancer. Diabetes. Dementia. Most people hear that sentence and quietly think… "I'm next." But what if your surname isn't a life sentence? In this episode, we're talking about becoming the chain-breaker in your family — the parent who changes the entire trajectory of their bloodline. Yes, you can't change your genes. But you can absolutely change how they behave. We break down: – Why genetics are not destiny – What lifestyle intervention actually means (no extremes required) – The minimum effective dose of exercise and nutrition that dramatically lowers disease risk – Why consistency beats intensity every time – And the uncomfortable truth about what you're really handing down to your kids You can give your children a financial inheritance. But if you hand them both risky genetics and a poor lifestyle model… what are they actually inheriting? Money without health doesn't compound. Strength does. Confidence does. Longevity does. This episode is about legacy. Not six-packs. Not perfection. Not becoming a fitness influencer. Just becoming the one who says: "It stops with me." If this hits home, share it with someone in your family. Because someone has to go first. Why not you?
Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit _ Think a 15-minute workout is pointless? That belief might be the exact reason you're stuck. In this episode, Jase breaks down why short, daily training sessions can be just as effective — and in many cases more effective — than smashing yourself 3–4 times a week for an hour. If you're a busy dad or mum waking up at 4 or 5am, working long hours, juggling kids, and constantly telling yourself "I just don't have time to train"… this episode is for you. You'll learn: • Why all-or-nothing thinking is killing your consistency • How 15-minute "exercise snacks" build more weekly volume than you realise • Why frequency beats intensity for fat loss and muscle building • How breaking up your steps improves posture, digestion, and energy • A simple 2-exercise structure you can start tomorrow morning This isn't about gym hype. It's about building a body that fits your real life. If you want to lose the belly, get stronger, and feel confident again — without spending hours in the gym — this episode will flip how you think about training. Small. Daily. Repeatable. That's how busy parents win. If this hit home, share it with another mum or dad who keeps saying they "don't have time."
Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit If the number on the scale can make or break your day… this episode is going to hit hard. In this episode, I unpack one of the biggest mistakes people make in their weight loss journey — becoming obsessed with losing weight instead of building a life that actually lasts. Here's the uncomfortable truth: When your goal is centred around loss, your brain is wired to eventually find what you've lost. That's why so many people lose weight, put it back on, lose it again — and feel like they're failing, even when they're trying their hardest. We dive into why chasing an old "pre-kids," "pre-career," or "when I was 21" weight keeps you mentally stuck in the past… and why hitting that number doesn't bring the happiness most people expect. I also share a powerful client story about finally reaching an old goal weight — and realising 30 minutes later that it didn't deliver the fulfilment she'd been chasing for years. This episode is a reframe. Instead of chasing loss, we talk about building forward — creating a lifestyle that fits your life now, not the one you used to have. You'll learn: • Why scale-fixation fuels the lose-regain cycle • Why shrinking your body isn't a long-term life strategy • What actually creates confidence and fulfilment • Why strength is the most important metric over 40 • How muscle becomes your hedge against ageing, weakness, and decline • Why longevity without strength isn't freedom This episode is especially important if you're over 35, juggling work, kids, stress, hormones, and wondering why the old rules don't seem to work anymore. Because your future self doesn't need you lighter. They need you stronger.
Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit _ Strength training is the most slept on way to change your life. That said, so many people join gyms and just don't train properly. Whether it's just going through the motions, using terribly form or having basically no idea, and wondering why they are not getting results, I am sure it's the reason why many give up. In this episode, I chat to Zac Matt - a Northern Beaches based fitness coach about strength training and how to stop doing it wrong.
ep 445 Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit _ 💪🏼 If this video resonate with you, it's time to take action: https://www.betterbodyacademy.com/BBAJase 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/JaseStuartBetterBodyAcademy FB - https://www.facebook.com/@jasestuartBBC IG - https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit/ 🔊 PODCAST: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../better-body.../id1567260377 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6V0rPqTf0VvJbAsQnmALoc...
Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit _ Ever feel like you're really stuck in your head when it comes to your weight loss journey? You're not alone that's all of us... So in this podcast, we're going to address whether this is actually real or something you feel? Because the weight loss game is won between your ears.
Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit _ Do you ever feel like your results are slower than what you expected? Almost like you're not doing enough and so you push harder, but then end up falling off? If so, this simple podcast might be a really good insight for you into how you are thinking wrong. After just getting off a call to one of our clients, bringing to you 4 nuggets that might help YOUR journey.
Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit _ Ever wondered how you can lose weight, feel amazing, get compliments… …and then somehow end up right back where you started? This episode explains why. Most people don't fail fat loss because they don't know what to do. They fail because they never changed who they believe they are. In this episode, we dive into the idea of identity-based change — a concept popularised by James Clear — and why relying on willpower, restriction, or self-hatred only works for a short period of time. You'll learn: • Why "being good" is a dangerous mindset for long-term results • How your old identity quietly takes over when life gets stressful • Why shame after slipping up causes people to disappear from coaching • The difference between doing fat loss and becoming someone who keeps it • Simple identity-based rules that make consistency easier — not harder • How to recover from bad weeks without quitting or starting over This episode is especially for busy mums and dads who: • Have lost weight before… but struggled to keep it off • Feel embarrassed when they fall off track • Are tired of all-or-nothing thinking • Want results that actually last through real life Fat loss isn't about trying harder. It's about becoming someone who doesn't quit when it's messy. If you've ever thought, "I don't know what happened — I was doing so well," this episode will change how you see your journey. 🎧 Press play — this one hits deep.
Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit _ Kelly Evans is down 10 kg which is over 15% of her body weight, but that's not the impressive part about her transformation. Her mindset has become steely, which is a complete change from the former 'her.' In this episode, we unpack her journey so far giving you the nuggets around what she's done well to stay, consistent and achieve an impressive physique!
Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit _ Ever notice how the fitness industry loves absolute rules? "Everyone should hit 10,000 steps." "HIIT is always best." "Just push harder." "Fast longer." "Be more disciplined." Here's the truth most coaches won't admit: The best answer is usually… it depends. In this episode, I break down why rigid, one-size-fits-all advice fails real people — especially busy mums and dads juggling work, kids, stress, and real-world health issues. I share a real coaching example involving a client diagnosed with POTS syndrome, and why something as "healthy" as 10,000 steps a day can actually be the wrong prescription in the wrong context. We unpack: • Why dogmatic fitness advice often does more harm than good • When "best practice" becomes bad practice • Steps vs training — when less is actually more • HIIT, fasting, and the "push harder" mentality (and who it doesn't work for) • The difference between universal principles and personal prescriptions If you've ever felt like you're doing "everything right" but still not getting results — this episode will change how you think about health, fat loss, and progress. Because you're not broken.
Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit _ Ever notice how it's never the big events that derail your fat loss? It's not Christmas. It's not holidays. It's a random bad sleep, a stressful workday, or one unplanned meal… and suddenly the whole week's off the rails. In this episode of The Better Body Academy Podcast, I break down why most busy parents don't struggle with motivation, discipline, or willpower — they struggle with recovery. You'll learn: • Why one bad day turns into a bad week • The real reason "all-or-nothing" thinking keeps you stuck • The four skills that decide whether you stay consistent or keep restarting • Why the most successful people don't mess up less — they recover faster • How to get back on track without guilt, punishment, or extreme resets This episode is for tired mums and dads who know what to do… but keep falling off when life gets busy. No extreme diets. No motivational fluff. Just a better way to handle real life — and keep moving forward. If you've ever thought, "Why do I keep doing this to myself?" — this one's for you.
Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit _ "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." You've heard it your whole life. But is it actually true… especially if you're a busy mum or dad trying to lose fat? In this episode of The Better Body Academy Podcast, we break down one of the most commonly repeated nutrition rules and ask a more useful question: 👉 What actually helps you eat better across the entire day You'll learn: * Where the "breakfast is essential" idea really came from * Why skipping breakfast doesn't ruin your metabolism * When fasting can actually help (and when it backfires) * Why most breakfasts fail fat loss goals * What a real high-protein breakfast should look like * 10 simple, high-protein breakfast options that actually keep you full This isn't about extremes. It's about choosing a strategy that fits real life — work, kids, stress, and all. Whether you prefer to fast or eat breakfast, this episode will help you stop guessing and start making smarter, calmer decisions around food. If you're tired of overcomplicating fat loss and just want something that works, this one's for you. 🎧 Listen in and decide which breakfast strategy is right for you.
Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit _ Christmas can be one of the best times of the year… and also the time when progress quietly slips away. In this final episode of the year, I'm joined by the full Better Body Academy coaching team — Troy, Dom, Carly, and Erin — for a raw, honest round-table conversation about how to navigate the festive season without guilt, all-or-nothing thinking, or the "I'll start again in January" trap. We break down what actually matters over Christmas (and what doesn't), why guilt does more damage than a few indulgent meals ever could, and how to stay grounded when routines disappear and social events pile up. This isn't about being perfect. It's about making better decisions more often — even in December. In this episode, we cover: • Why most people sabotage themselves at Christmas without realising • How to enjoy food, alcohol, and social events without blowing momentum • What "staying on track" really means during the festive season • How to reset after a blowout without punishment or panic • The mindset shift that makes January feel easier — not harder • Simple behaviours you can protect now to set up a strong 2026 If you've ever finished the year feeling frustrated, guilty, or behind — this episode will change how you approach Christmas forever. From all of us at Better Body Academy, thank you for being part of the journey this year. Enjoy the holidays, back yourself, and we'll see you stronger in 2026
Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit _ If you've been wondering how to navigate the Christmas period this short workshop is going to help. The holiday period is the season. We should be totally enjoying with our friends and family. But we also want to exit the season, not feeling like we are heavy and sluggish. In this training, we go over some fundamental ways to navigate the holiday period, so you leave feeling pumped for 2026. I hope it helps!
Free Transformation Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbafree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasestuartBBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasestuart_fit _ Hidden calories are killing your fat loss progress — and you probably don't even realise it. In this episode, Jase pulls back the curtain on the sneaky calories that slide into your week unnoticed… the drizzles, the tastes, the kids' leftovers, the "healthy" foods that are actually calorie grenades… and why these tiny bites are the real reason the scale won't budge. If you're a busy parent who swears you're "doing everything right," this is the wake-up call you didn't know you needed. You'll learn: • Why most parents underestimate calories by 20–40% • How hidden calories add up to 1,000–4,000 extra calories per week • The 8 biggest hidden calorie traps sabotaging your results • The truth about oils, sauces, smoothies, booze, and restaurant meals • Why "healthy eating" isn't the same as "fat-loss eating" • How night-time snacking and kid leftovers quietly add kilos • Simple fixes and easy swaps that make fat loss actually doable • Real client examples that prove just how much this matters No fads. No shame. No overcomplication. Just real talk, real numbers, and real solutions that busy mums and dads can actually stick to. If you want to understand why your progress feels slow — and how to finally get traction — this episode is essential listening. Enjoy the episode, and if it helped you, please give it a quick rating on Apple or Spotify. It means the world. 🙏





