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Strong Not Starving
Strong Not Starving
Author: Marcus Kain
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Welcome to the Strong Not Starving Podcast!
A note from SNS host, Marcus: I’m here to answer difficult questions and tackle complex problems around Nutrition, Stress Management, and the challenges we all face when trying to live each day in a way we can be proud of.
My goal is to help you live your life as the most fulfilled, healthiest, strongest version of you. So thank you for joining me, I hope you find this helpful.
The content of this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice.
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Get details about the Strong Not Starving 20 Day Reboot via email HERE: https://www.strongnotstarving.com/snsweeklytips If you’ve ever been through your body changing it’s size and shape, or found yourself comparing the new you to the old you, and felt unable to show up confidently in the body you have right now, this episode is for you. Because no matter what your goals are - hating yourself right now won’t help! Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 ...
Get details about the Strong Not Starving 20 Day Reboot via email HERE: https://www.strongnotstarving.com/snsweeklytips Struggles with food might not always look explicitly like being stuck in a binge eating cycle, but that doesn’t mean we’re not running into challenges around food choices and general wellbeing. For anyone who has struggled with binge eating, this is a really important phase to look at with awareness, because the wrong information at this time - maybe from people of professio...
Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 In this episode we’re talking about what it actually looks like to practice unconditional self-acceptance - not waiting to believe you’re enough. We’ll unpack why self-respect has to be an action first, not a feeling you wait around for, and how to use “opposite action” to break the cycle of chasing worth through achievement, appearance, or control. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “If I just looked better, e...
Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Why work to improve our self-esteem beyond physical appearance? Research shows when self-worth is based on more than body image, people are less stressed, more resilient, and actually stick with healthy habits longer! Confidence built on skills, values, and relationships is far sturdier than one built on the size of your waistline. How to turn this into actionable advice? Tune in to today's episode! Book a Call with Marc...
Book a Call With Marcus: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Episode Summary Download: https://www.strongnotstarving.com/10Steps This episode is simple: the only 10 nutrition steps you actually need. No fad diets, no scare tactics, no gimmicks. Just a great relationship with food that supports health and performance without deprivation or obsession. Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Free Strong Not Starving tips and insights ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.stron...
Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple joins us to talk about the trends and traps around health and weight loss when so many “professionals” in the wellness space are out to “balance your hormones”! Dr Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurencs1?igsh=MWxqM2t2NjN2dWpvZA== Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Free Strong Not Starving tips and insights ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.strongnotstarving.com/snsweeklytips Strong Not Starving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongn...
It can be hard to imagine what a healthy relationship with food and exercise even feels like when things like body image issues, feeling guilty about food choices, and feeling uncomfortable in our own clothes comes up, but my guest today is someone who’s doing a great job of it! Niki Sims is a Barbell Logic strength coach and has worked with lifters and athletes from all walks of life. She’s joining me today to talk about mindset things like navigating travel and holid...
In today’s episode of Strong Not Starving, you’ll hear a live coaching call with my client Helena as we navigate the road out of binge eating and restriction. This is the second call form Helena's journey we've shared here, so follow the link below if you'd like to hear our previous call: Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Free Strong Not Starving tips and insights ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.strongnotstarving.com/snsweeklytips Strong Not Starving Instagram...
This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jbq1yiu_w80 Disordered eating, binge eating, food anxiety wouldn’t exist in many cases without body image struggles. And more often than not, just being told to accept your body isn't enough to create meaningful change. So if you're in a rough place in your relationship with your body, this episode of SNS is for you! Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Free Strong Not Starving tips and insights ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.s...
We’ll be covering some really important topics today like, what progress with binge eating looks like, why we keep eating sometimes even when we don’t want to, the forbidden food effect, how’s there’s more to feeling satisfied than just eating enough calories, and the effect of feeling like we’re missing out - what happens when we constantly try to choose the healthiest option, even when everyone around us is enjoying their favourite foods Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://form.jotform.co...
If someone you love is struggling, or maybe you’re feeling lost and looking for some answers yourself, I’m joined today by Dr. Brendan Hartman to unpack some key points about masculinity and what it takes to raise healthy boys in 2025. Dr Brendan in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/re.masculine?igsh=MWtvNTlqcHZ4c3o2dA== Re:masculine Website: https://remasculine.com Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Free Strong Not Starving tips and ...
My client Gus joins me today for a chat about living life in a larger body. There’s a tonne of noise out there about HAES, body positivity, anti-diet culture, etc - and a lot of it sounds good in theory, while missing the mark in practice. So let’s get into it. Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Free Strong Not Starving tips and insights ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.strongnotstarving.com/snsweeklytips Strong Not Starving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strong...
Kathryn Hansen, author of Brain Over Binge, joins me today to talk about the rise of weight loss drugs in the binge eating space. If you’ve ever struggled with food noise, binge eating, body image, or the ups and downs of dieting - especially if you're currently on or considering GLP-1 medications - this is an important conversation to hear. Both Kathryn and I work closely with people navigating binge eating, and we’ve seen some clear shifts since GLP-1 meds gained traction as weight loss too...
Struggling with food can feel even harder when your experience doesn’t fit neatly into any box. In this episode, one of my clients joins me to share his journey - navigating food, mental health, and that frustrating sense of not quite fitting in with the usual programs or support groups. It’s an honest, hopeful conversation for anyone who’s ever felt like the outlier. Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Free Strong Not Starving tips and insights ⬇️⬇️⬇️ htt...
How can a little knowledge be dangerous? When we know enough to have strong convictions, but not enough to know the full story - this is what can happen when we chase the "perfect" diet. In this episode Dr. Lara Zibarras and I discuss the mental and physical affects of orthorexia, without glossing over the realities of life in 2025 and why feeling like we're on track with the ideal diet feels so damn good! Connect with Dr Lara: https://drlarazib.com/ Book a Call with Marcus Here: https:...
How to know when it’s for health and enjoyment, vs when it’s a disorder? I’m stoked to welcome back Marek, a returning guest who joined us last year to talk about his journey out of an eating disorder. Earlier this year we were chatting and he mentioned he’d gotten into distance running, post recovery - and I had questions! Because if you’ve ever experienced any kind of eating disorder, or disordered eating, sometimes it’s hard to know where you stop and the disorder begins. Book ...
In today's episode we're looking at dealing with and framing some of the difficult feelings and experiences that come up as we step away from binge eating, and stop looking to food as a way to numb ourselves. Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Free Strong Not Starving tips and insights ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.strongnotstarving.com/snsweeklytips Strong Not Starving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongnotstarving?igsh=MTBpbnVna2Nyd3hnMA== Strong N...
While "diet gurus" lean on rigid rules and food lists, great strength coaches talk about stress, recovery, and adaptation. In today's episode Barbell Logic Coach, Andrew Jackson, shares real, practical advice for getting unstuck, and unpacks why rigid approaches to strength will not work for most people. Whether you train like a pro or just feel stuck, there’s something in this for you! Barbell Logic: barbell-logic.com/strongnotstarving Important: the Barbell Logic forms do ask about we...
Today we're joined by Dr. Alex Korb - neuroscientist, coach, and author of The Upward Spiral, an incredible book that explores how small, science-backed shifts can create momentum out of depression and help orient the brain toward resilience and joy. We dive into what actually works to lift mood, how habits and brain chemistry interact, and why you don’t need to “fix everything” to start feeling better. Free Life Without Dieting Roadmap: https://www.strongnotstarving.com/sowhatdoieatdow...
United States Olympian, Two time national champion Boxer, WBC international champion, Danny O’Connor is joining me here today to talk about his journey as an elite athlete experiencing an eating disorder. Danny O'Connor: https://www.doboxingacademy.com/ This episode contains content that may be triggering for some people. So listen with discretion. If you feel at risk it’s important to reach out for medical support. However if you’ve been through eating disorder recovery, and are ...



