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The Balanced Bodies Blueprint
by Vinny Russo and Dr. Eryn Stansfield
Discover Your Healthiest Self with The Balanced Bodies Blueprint Podcast: Expert Nutritional Insights and Medical Guidance!Join hosts Vinny Russo and Dr. Eryn Stansfield as they seamlessly merge nutritional expertise with medical insights. The Balanced Bodies Blueprint offers a unique fusion of evidence-based science and practical tips, equipping you to achieve your optimal well-being. Say goodbye to fad diets and misleading health hacks – Vinny and Eryn are committed to expose misinformation and provide trustworthy, science-backed education.This podcast stands out by focusing on preventative care, adopting a holistic nutritional approach, and flipping the perspective on fitness topics. Tune in for a refreshing take on health and wellness, backed by credible knowledge and a passion for your overall vitality.
Episodes
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Ep. 99 - Your Doctor Can Be Wrong, But They Are Still More Qualified Than Your Online Coach
Online coaches, wellness influencers, functional health coaches, chiropractors, and other non-physicians need to stay in their lane when it comes to practicing medicine. In this episode, I discuss the growing trend of non-physicians interpreting labs, questioning medical decisions outside their...
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Ep. 98 - Are "Everyday Toxins" Really Making You Sick? Dr. Joe Zagorski Separates Fact from Fiction
Everyone is talking about toxins, but how much of what you hear is actually backed by science? In this episode, we sit down with toxicologist Dr. Joe Zagorski to separate legitimate health concerns from the fear-driven narratives that dominate social media and the wellness industry. We break down...
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Ep. 97 - What you Really need to know about peptides with Dr. Leigh Baxt
In this episode, we cut through the hype surrounding one of the fastest-growing trends in health and fitness: peptides. Joining us is Dr. Leigh Baxt, a translational scientist with experience advancing more than 30 therapeutic programs across oncology, metabolic disease, infectious disease, and...
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Ep. 96 - Fueling The Fight: Vinny’s talk w/the 328th Field Hospital Stationed In Fort Douglas Utah
In this special on-base talk, Vinny Russo sits down with the soldiers of the 328th Field Hospital stationed at Fort Douglas, Utah, to cut through the noise on military nutrition. No fluff. No miracle supplements. No "eat clean" lectures. Just the real foundations that drive performance — and the...
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Ep. 95 - Meet Balanced Bodies Intelligence (BBI): The Smartest Nutrition App On The Market
In this episode, I'm walking you through Balanced Bodies Intelligence — the smartest nutrition coaching app on the market and the system I built to give people real coaching without the $400-$600/month price tag of 1-on-1 work. Most nutrition apps just track. They give you a calorie number on day...
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Ep. 94 - Balanced Bodies Guest Appearance on the Fit40 Podcast w/ Bryan Fitzsimmons Ep. 387
In this episode We join Bryan on his FIT40 Podcast to talk about what a truly effective health and fitness team looks like. We dive into how personal trainers, nutrition coaches, and medical professionals can work together to help people improve their health, prevent disease, and build…
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Ep. 93 - Food Noise, GLPs, & The Struggles No One Talks About with Dr. Christle Guevarra
Dr. Christle Guevarra gets real in this episode—sharing her personal journey from early fitness struggles and body image challenges to becoming a physician who now lives both sides of the conversation. We dive deep into what “food noise” actually feels like, how it impacted her relationship with...
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Ep. 92 - Peptides: Fitness’s Most Overhyped Trend? - with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
The peptide trend is everywhere…in wellness clinics, on influencer feeds, and now inside coaching programs promising six- and seven-figure practices built on injectable protocols. But what does the actual science say? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, Ph.D., a research...
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Ep. 91 - Everything You Need to Know About "Diabesity" with Dr. Yasmine Elamir
Is obesity really just about eating too much — or is something deeper driving it? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Yasmine Elamir to unpack the concept of “diabesity” — the intersection of insulin resistance, blood sugar regulation, and chronic overeating. We explore how glucose swings...
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Ep. 90 - Who’s Your Cancer Daddy? A Real Talk About Cancer w/Dr. Joe Zundell
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Joe Zundell — aka “Cancer Daddy” — for a wide-ranging conversation on cancer science, early detection, and what's actually moving the field forward. We cover: • Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) testing and the promise of liquid biopsies •…
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Ep. 89 - Coach Vinny guest appearance on “The Fit40 Podcast” w/Bryan Fitzsimmons
In this episode, I sit down with Bryan Fitzsimmons on his Podcast "The Fit40 Podcast" for a raw, no-filter conversation that every person trying to get healthier needs to hear. We're cutting through the functional medicine hype, the 500-lab-marker rabbit holes, and the supplement industry BS…
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Ep. 88 - The Complexities of Obesity with Dr. Karl Nadolsky
Dr. Eryn and Coach Vinny sit down with Dr. Karl Nadolsky, a board-certified physician specializing in obesity and metabolic health, to explore why weight loss is far more complex than calories, willpower, or trends. The conversation covers scope of practice, responsible collaboration between...
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Ep. 87 - Your Vegetables Aren’t Toxic... Your Influencer Is!
In this episode, we tackle one of the most absurd trends in modern nutrition: the idea that vegetables are toxic. From oxalates to lectins to nightshades, influencers have turned normal, nutrient-dense foods into villains...but the science tells a very different story. We break down what...
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Ep. 86 - Retatrutide: Does the Science Support the Hype?
Retatrutide is being called the next big leap in medical weight loss...but does the hype actually match the human data? In this episode, we break down what retatrutide is, how it works as a triple-agonist drug, and what current human trials really show in terms of fat loss, metabolic health, and...
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Ep. 85 - Scope of Practice: The Line Between Coaching, Medicine, and Harm
Scope of practice is one of the most ignored, and most dangerous, issues in modern fitness and health coaching. In this episode, we break down what doctors, registered dietitians, nutritionists, personal trainers, and health coaches are actually qualified to do, and where crossing the line puts...
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Ep. 84 - Being put to the Test - Testosterone use in Females
In this episode, we dive into the nuanced and often misunderstood topic of testosterone use in women. Dr. Eryn leads the conversation, breaking down what testosterone actually does in the female body, when its use may be appropriate, and where misinformation commonly derails the discussion. We...
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Ep. 83 - Our Top Health Trends You Need To Carry Into 2026
In this episode, Dr. Eryn and Coach Vinny break down the top health trends you need to carry into 2026, not based on hype, but on clinical evidence, real-world nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle strategies. Dr. Eryn brings the medical and physician perspective, highlighting health priorities…
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Ep. 82 - Our top pet peeves that need to be left in 2025
In this episode, Dr. Eryn and Coach Vinny break down their top fitness and health pet peeves of 2025 that need to be left behind as we move into a smarter, more evidence-based approach in 2026. Coach Vinny tackles the coaching and fitness industry side — calling out trends like coaches playing...
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Ep. 81 - Creatine 101: What the Research Really Says (Muscle, Strength, Brain)
Creatine is the most researched, most effective, and most misunderstood supplement in fitness. In this episode, Vinny and Dr. Eryn break down exactly what the science says about creatine — muscle growth, strength, ATP energy regeneration, cognitive function, loading vs. maintenance dosing…
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Ep. 80 - Holistic Without the Hocus Pocus | Dr. Ashley Dwyer, PharmD
In this episode, Coach Vinny and Dr. Eryn sit down with Dr. Ashley Dwyer, PharmD, a former pharmacist turned coach who's holistic without the nonsense. She blends holistic coaching, western medicine, anecdotal data, and clinical data to help women optimize their health without falling for the...
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Ep. 79: Stop Blaming the Dealer, Play the Hand Your Genetics Dealt You
You may not want to hear this, but your habits are hurting you way more than your genetics ever will. In this episode, Coach Vinny breaks down one of the biggest excuses in fitness, blaming your genetics for why you can't lose fat, build muscle, or look a certain way. Yes, your DNA matters. Yes,...
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Ep. 78 - Informed Consent: The Fine Print of Your Health
Most people think informed consent is just a signature on a clipboard—but it's so much more. It's the foundation of medical ethics and your right to know exactly what's being done to your body, why it's being done, and what your real options are. In this episode, we break down what informed…
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Ep. 77 - You’re Not Stuck, You’re Undernourished: Micros Edition
Everyone talks about calories and macros, but almost nobody talks about micros. In this episode, I break down why your diet's nutrient density is the difference between thriving in a fat loss phase and feeling like absolute garbage. You can hit your macros and still be undernourished if most of...
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Ep. 76 - Can You “Intuitively” Diet Down?
“Eating for results” and “eating by intuition” are not the same thing. In this no-BS episode, we break down why you can't be in a calorie deficit and call it intuitive eating. We'll unpack what intuitive eating was actually designed for (healing chronic diet fatigue and rebuilding hunger/fullness...
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#75 - The Ultimate Trimester-by-Trimester Guide for a Healthy Baby and Mom
Your baby's health starts with what you eat, but “eating for two” doesn't mean doubling your calories. In this evidence-based episode, I break down exactly what you need (and what to avoid) for a healthy pregnancy, trimester by trimester. You'll learn the truth about calorie needs, recommended...
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#74: Why Hating Your Body Won’t Help You Transform - The Power of Self-Respect in Fitness
In this episode, Coach Vinny Russo challenges one of the most common (and most harmful) mindsets in health and fitness: trying to change your body out of self-hate. If you've ever started a diet or workout program thinking, “I'm disgusted with myself, I need to fix this”, you're not alone. But...
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#73 - Solo episode - Fitness Snacking: Real Results or Reels Hype?
Is fitness snacking helping you build momentum—or secretly holding you back? In this episode of The Balanced Bodies Blueprint, I break down the rising trend of fitness snacking—short, 5–10 minute workouts done throughout the day—and ask the hard question: Is it actually effective for fat loss,...
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#72 - Why the Primer Phase is The Secret Weapon for Any Successful Diet
In this episode, Coach Vinny Russo breaks down a phase most people skip but absolutely shouldn't: the Primer Phase. Think of it as the “warm-up” before you sprint into a fat loss phase—your chance to get your metabolism, mindset, and habits fully primed so that dieting is easier and more…
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#71 - Methylene Blue: Miracle Molecule or Biohacker B.S.?
Is methylene blue really the next “miracle” molecule for brain health, longevity, and energy — or just another case of biohacking gone rogue? In this episode of The Balanced Bodies Blueprint, Vinny and Dr. Eryn Russo break down the real science versus the hype. Methylene blue started as a textile...
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# 70 - The RFK Jr Rift: Is He Causing More Harm Than Good?
*** OUR INTRO AND OUTRO WERE MUTED - PODCAST STARTS AT 35 SECONDS*** In this episode of The Balanced Bodies Blueprint, Coach Vinny Russo and Dr. Eryn Russo take a deep dive into the controversial views of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is now serving as Secretary of Health and Human Services. We...
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#69 - From Hope to Hormones: 5 IVF Questions Answered
In this deeply personal and educational episode, we take you inside our IVF journey while answering 5 of the most important questions anyone considering in vitro fertilization should know. From hormone injections to embryo biopsies, we're pulling back the curtain on the full process—emotionally,...
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#68 - Motherhood & Milestones: Dr. Eryn’s Postpartum Journey
In this episode, Dr. Eryn opens up about her personal postpartum journey—the struggles, the victories, and the lessons learned along the way. She shares her experience navigating body image changes, the challenge of losing weight while prioritizing milk production, and the emotional and physical...
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#67 - Becoming a Dad & Overcoming Injury: A Lesson in Strength & Resilience
In this deeply personal episode, I share my first 2 weeks as a new father while also facing a major setback—a torn distal bicep. From the overwhelming emotions of hearing my daughter's first cry to the unexpected lessons that came with injury recovery, this week has been a rollercoaster of love,...
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#66 - Guest Appearance on “Until It’s Done, A Devoted Podcast” discussing 2024 fitness myths
Confused by all the conflicting health advice on social media? You're not alone. In this must-listen episode your host Coach Vinny is a guest on the Until It's Done, A Devoted Podcast with host Dana Lynn Kaye to tackle seven of the biggest fitness and nutrition myths that just won't die. From...
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#65 - Eat Smart Now or Regret It Later: The Harsh Truth About Your Future Health w/ Brooke Rosenfeld
In this episode of The Balanced Bodies Blueprint, special guest Brooke Rosenfeld, RD/RDN, a registered dietitian who's seen it all when it comes to yo-yo dieting, diet trauma, and the long-term consequences of poor health habits, enlightens us with her experience. Ever wonder why you keep losing...
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#64 - Built to Last: The Blueprint for Strength, Health, and Longevity with Dr. Allan Bacon
This episode of The Balanced Bodies Blueprint features a powerhouse guest, Dr. Allan Bacon, DDS, NASM-CPT, NASM-PBC, USAPL-CC, PN1. Dr. Allan has dedicated his career to helping adults—from average individuals to elite athletes—achieve optimal physique, performance, and lifelong health. Today we...
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#63 - Excuses Won’t Fuel Results, But Discipline Will
In this episode of The Balanced Bodies Blueprint, Coach Vinny goes solo addressing a harsh but necessary truth: the real reason you're not seeing progress in your weight loss or fitness journey. Spoiler alert—it's not your metabolism, your genetics, or some mysterious hormonal imbalance. It's…
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#62 - The Fluoride Files: Fact vs. Fiction
In this episode of The Balanced Bodies Blueprint, Coach Vinny and Dr. Eryn break down the science, history, and controversies surrounding water fluoridation. From its origins in Colorado Springs to being hailed as one of the greatest public health achievements, they explore fluoride's role in...
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#61 - Solo Episode: Intuitive Eating - Trust Your Gut (But Train It First)
In this video, Coach Vinny explores the nuances of intuitive eating for body transformation goals. Intuitive eating is a skill that requires building food awareness through practices like tracking macros, portion sizes, meal planning, and meal prepping. The key takeaways are: intuitive eating…
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#60 - Putting the Squeeze on Lyme
In this episode of The Balanced Bodies Blueprint, Coach Vinny and Dr. Eryn delve into the complexities of Lyme disease—a condition that's often misunderstood yet increasingly common. They discuss the challenges of diagnosing Lyme disease, its rising prevalence, and the diverse symptoms that make…
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#59 - Grateful and Guilt-Free: Thriving This Thanksgiving
In this episode of The Balanced Bodies Blueprint, Coach Vinny dives into practical strategies to help you thrive during Thanksgiving without sacrificing your health and fitness goals. From guilt-free indulgence and mindful eating tips to staying active and planning ahead, you'll learn how to…
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#58 - Vinny’s Photoshoot Prep: His Evolution From OCD to Leniency
In this episode we focus on Vinny's new and improved photoshoot prep. Dr. Eryn grills Vinny with questions on this prep was Vinny different from all his other ones. They discuss photoshoot versus competition, his training and cardio protocols, if this nutrition protocol was any different…
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#57 - Embracing Growth on the Path to Mastery
In this insightful episode, Coach Vinny and Dr. Eryn explore the journey toward mastery, drawing from their own lives to discuss how embracing growth shapes our paths. Using the metaphor of the lion cub and the learning eagle, they highlight the value of starting small, learning from setbacks…
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#56 - Strength for Life: Essential Steps to Prevent Sarcopenia
In this informative episode, Coach Vinny and Dr. Eryn break down the essential steps to prevent sarcopenia—a progressive loss of muscle mass that can lead to serious health issues. Both dive into prevention through resistance training, optimal protein intake, and early detection, they explore why...
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#55 - Solo Episode: Being Mediocre is YOUR Choice
In this hard-hitting episode, Coach Vinny tackles the uncomfortable truth: "Mediocrity is your choice." If you're feeling stuck, frustrated, or uninspired, it's time to ask yourself if you've been giving your best effort. Vinny dives deep into why most people settle for average and how the key to...
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#54 - Top 5 Nutrients You Need To Focus On When Taking GLP-1’s (Ozempic, Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Mounjaro)
In this episode, Coach Vinny and Dr. Eryn break down the top 5 essential nutrients you need to focus on when taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, and Mounjaro. These medications, while effective for weight loss and managing blood sugar, can come with side effects like...
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#53 - The Better Indicator of Health: BMI vs Body Fat %
In this solo episode, Coach Vinny dives into the debate between BMI and body fat percentage as indicators of health. He breaks down the origins and uses of BMI, explaining why it was never intended to assess individual health but is still widely used. He then highlights the benefits of using body...
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#52 - The Top Parenting “DO NOTS” When It Comes To The Overall Health Of Your Children
In this solo episode, Dr. Eryn breaks down the top "don'ts" every parent should know to keep their kids safe and healthy. From the dangers of ATVs and off-roading to the rising risks of vaping, melatonin misuse, and gun safety, Dr. Eryn covers the most critical issues impacting children's safety...
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#51 - The Top Parenting “To Dos” when it comes to the overall health of your children
In this episode, Coach Vinny and Dr. Eryn dive into the most crucial dos for parents to keep their children safe, healthy, and thriving. From the importance of getting your kids vaccinated to prevent serious diseases like measles, to the latest car seat safety guidelines, they break down the top...
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#50 - Solo Episode: Q&A-Cardio for Fat Loss, Women's Muscle Growth, Age related weight gain, & more
In this solo Q&A episode, Coach Vinny answers your burning questions about fat loss, nutrition, and fitness myths. He debunks the idea that cardio is necessary for fat loss and explains how to use the minimum effective dose. For women worried about gaining “huge” arms from consistent workouts,...
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Discover Your Healthiest Self with The Balanced Bodies Blueprint Podcast: Expert Nutritional Insights and Medical Guidance!Join hosts Vinny Russo and Dr. Eryn Stansfield as they seamlessly merge nutritional expertise with medical insights. The Balanced Bodies Blueprint offers a unique fusion of evidence-based science and practical tips, equipping you to achieve your optimal well-being. Say goodbye to fad diets and misleading health hacks – Vinny and Eryn are committed to expose misinformation and provide trustworthy, science-backed education.This podcast stands out by focusing on preventative care, adopting a holistic nutritional approach, and flipping the perspective on fitness topics. Tune in for a refreshing take on health and wellness, backed by credible knowledge and a passion for your overall vitality.
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Vinny Russo and Dr. Eryn Stansfield
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Discover Your Healthiest Self with The Balanced Bodies Blueprint Podcast: Expert Nutritional Insights and Medical Guidance!Join hosts Vinny Russo and Dr. Eryn Stansfield as they seamlessly merge nutritional expertise with medical insights. The Balanced Bodies Blueprint offers a unique fusion of...
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