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The Brad Jensen Show
by Brad Jensen
Welcome to The Brad Jensen Show! Your one stop shop for everything nutrition, fitness and mindset. We believe this a mind, body and spirit evolution. Educational episodes drop every Tuesday and Guest Appearances drop every Friday! My name is Brad Jensen, owner and CEO of Next Level. It's my oath to bring you value. That is the whole goal of this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!(Formerly The Next Level Podcast)
Episodes
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EP776 - The Keys to Lasting Fitness Success | Coach Roundtable Part 3
We're wrapping up our three-part Key Nutrition Coach Spotlight Series with two more of our incredible coaches, Alyssa Munio and Nick Kratz. In this roundtable conversation, we dig into what they've learned from coaching real people through real fitness journeys—the wins, the struggles, the...
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EP775 - Why Some People Get Results & Others Stay Stuck | Coaches Roundtable Part 2 with Rob Gibson & Derek Harames
Part 2 of our three-part Coaches Roundtable Spotlight is here. This time, I'm joined by Key Nutrition coaches Rob Gibson and Derek Harames for a conversation about the keys to their success — both in their own fitness journeys and in helping clients create lasting results. We dig into the lessons...
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EP774 - The Keys to Lasting Results: A Key Nutrition Coaches Roundtable
What are the real "keys" to getting results — and keeping them? In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, I'm joined by three of our most senior Key Nutrition coaches: Tom Hippler, Jenn Pinnell, and Chelsey Bird. With our recent rebrand to Key Nutrition, I wanted to sit down with three coaches who...
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EP773 - Not Every Disagreement Is an Attack
What happens when someone publicly disagrees with you, criticizes your message, or reacts to your content in a way you don't exactly love? Your first instinct might be to defend yourself, fire back, or let your ego take over. In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, Craig Smith and I break down a...
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EP772 - What Healthy Masculinity Really Looks Like With Javier Lucas Coles
In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, I sit down with Javier Lucas Coles—entrepreneur, father, author, and powerful leader—for a deep conversation about what masculinity actually means. We unpack why masculinity feels like it's under attack today, but probably not for the reasons you might...
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EP771 - Ranking Personal Development Strategies: S Tier to F Tier
On this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, Brad and cohost Craig Smith put some of the most popular personal development strategies to the test—ranking them from S Tier all the way down to F Tier. From breathwork, therapy, life coaching and journaling to reading, walking, meditation and more, we...
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EP770 - The Keys (Why We're Becoming Key Nutrition Again)
We're going back to our roots — Key Nutrition is back. In this solo episode, Brad breaks down the four keys that have driven results for over a thousand clients across 20+ years of coaching: consistency, adherence, performance, and longevity. No new program, no new phase — just the same…
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EP769 - The Four Agreements: A Fitness Mindset Playbook
In this episode I break down The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz and show you how each one applies directly to your fitness journey. Be Impeccable with Your Word: the promises you keep (or break) with yourself shape whether you follow through. Don't Take Anything Personally: a bad workout or a...
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EP768 - High Volume vs. Low Volume: You're Asking the Wrong Question
whether high volume or low volume training is better for building muscle — and honestly, I think most people are asking the wrong question. In this episode I break down what the research actually says about training volume and proximity to failure, because these are two separate things that...
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EP767 - Overrated/Underrated With Special Guest Co-Host Grant Dziak
In this episode, Craig Smith and special guest co-host Grant Dziak join me for a rapid-fire round of overrated and underrated topics across fitness, nutrition, supplementation, personal development, business, and more. From popular diet trends and training methods to mindset strategies, recovery...
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EP766 - Finding Who You Really Are: Identity, Labels & Personal Growth with Grant Dziak
In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, I'm joined by Craig Smith and Grant Dziak for a free-flowing conversation that took us in a direction I didn't expect—but one that I think will resonate with a lot of people. We dive deep into the topic of identity and the role labels play in our lives. We...
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EP765 - Taking Risks and Talking Shop
In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, Craig Smith and I sit down for a candid conversation about life, growth, and the importance of taking risks. We discuss Craig's decision to step into a new career opportunity, the fear and uncertainty that come with major life changes, and why so many…
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EP764 - Peptides, Purity & The Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About
Peptides are everywhere right now. They're one of the hottest topics in the health and fitness space, but there's a side of the industry that most people aren't talking about. I break down some recent findings on gray market research peptides and why the results were alarming, even if they…
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EP763 - Self Sabotage, Weight Loss Psychology, Fitness Truths & GLP-1 Medications
It's time for another monthly Q&A episode with Craig and me. In this episode, we answer some of your biggest questions around fitness, mindset, health, and personal development. We dive into what self sabotage really means, why so many people unknowingly get in their own way, and the fitness hill...
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EP762 - We're Back… And We've Got Thoughts
After a little two week hiatus, we're back. In this episode, Craig and I catch up on life, talk through my recent trip to California, share some laughs, and dive into a handful of conversations around health, mindset, social media, and the kind of content people need to be more careful consuming...
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EP761 - Burnout, Stress & The Heart Brain Connection | Deborah Rozman from HeartMath
In this episode, I sit down with Deborah Rozman from HeartMath to dive into emotional regulation, stress, nervous system health, and the connection between the heart and brain. We talk about why so many high performers are successful externally but still internally dysregulated, how chronic…
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EP760 - Monthly Q&A: Hard Truths on Life, Coaching, and Letting People Go
On this month's Q&A episode, Brad and Craig go off-script and dive into a wide range of real-life topics that are actually affecting people right now. They kick things off with a bigger-picture conversation around life—how perspective shapes everything, why most people overcomplicate things, and...
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EP759 - When Self-Improvement Becomes Self-Destruction
This one is a real, honest mix of growth, pressure, and calling out some of the traps high performers fall into. We dig into what it actually means to "quit" something — and why quitting isn't always weakness. Sometimes it's alignment. Whether it's habits, relationships, or even careers, there's…
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EP758 - The Real Cost of Big Goals (And Where to Draw the Line)
In this episode, I sat down with my cohost Craig Smith to break down my weekend at a local bodybuilding show and everything it brought up for me. We talked about how insane it is what the human body can achieve at that level—but also how misunderstood it is. A lot of people think you can just…
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EP757 - The Power of the Heart with Dr. Bradley Nelson
In this episode, I sit down with one of the most well-known pioneers in the energy healing space, Dr. Bradley Nelson — creator of The Emotion Code and author of The Heart Code. I'll be honest… this is the kind of stuff I used to think was straight-up "woo-woo." But after having firsthand…
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EP756 - Training Hard Still Look Average, Weekday Discipline Weekend Chaos, Peptides Worth It, Losing Weight Gaining It Back, All In Burnout, GLP1 Tool Or Crutch, Q&A
In this Q&A episode, Craig and I dive into some of the most common struggles we're seeing right now around nutrition, training, and knowing what actually matters. We start with the all or nothing cycle. Being dialed in during the week, then losing it on the weekends and feeling like you're…
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EP755 - Stop Playing Small: Lessons from Mike Mills' Transformation
In this episode, I sit down with Mike Mills. Mike is a past participant of Next Level Experience and someone I have a ton of respect for as a man. We get into his journey over the last couple of years, including completing 75 Hard not once, but twice. But what stood out most in this conversation…
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EP754 - Where Mind Body and Spirit Finally Click - NLE Bootcamp Pt 3
On this episode of the Brad Jensen Show, I wrap up the final part of our 3-part NLE Boot Camp series. This one is solo. Just me tying everything together. We've already covered the emotional and mental levels in parts one and two. In this episode, I bring it all home and introduce you to the...
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EP753 - Why Your Relationships Keep Breaking Down - NLE Bootcamp Pt 2
In part two of our three-part series, I sat down with Frank Young to dive into something that impacts every single area of your life… your relationships. Frank has been married for 35 years and brings a level of wisdom and real-world experience that you just can't fake. Not only that, but he...
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EP752 - Master Your Emotions or Stay Stuck in the Same Cycle - NLE Bootcamp Pt 1
In this episode, I'm joined by Cass Zimmerman, one of the absolute rockstar coaches inside the Next Level Experience. If you've listened before, you already know… she brings the heat every single time. This is part one of a three-part Boot Camp series where we're pulling back the curtain and…
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EP751 - Stop Saying This If You Actually Want to Change Your Life
On today's episode of The Brad Jensen Show, Craig Smith and I dive into the sayings we cannot stand in the health, fitness, and personal development space. You know the ones. The phrases that sound harmless on the surface but actually keep people stuck, playing small, and buying into their own...
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EP750 - Health and Fitness Made Simple with Mike Illias
Sat down with Mike Illias for a real, no BS conversation about what it actually looks like to take ownership of your health and your life. We got into why we both entered this industry in the first place, the importance of cutting through all the outside noise, and how to stop overcomplicating…
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EP749 - Our Best and Worst Habits… And What You Can Learn From Them
On this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, Craig and I pulled back the curtain a bit. Instead of just telling you what to do, we talked about where we still struggle. We each broke down three areas in our own fields where we don't always have it dialed in… the habits that trip us up, the patterns…
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EP748 - The Truth About Peptides, GLP-1s, and the New Regulations with Jay Campbell
On this episode of the Brad Jensen Show, I sit down with one of the world's leading experts on hormone optimization and therapeutic peptides, Jay Campbell. We take a deep dive into the world of peptides and break down what's actually happening right now in the industry. With new regulations and...
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EP747 - Pregnancy Workouts, Ulcerative Colitis, Creatine, and Relationship Struggles | Q&A
On this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, Craig and I dive into our monthly Q&A where we answer a wide range of listener questions. We cover topics like ulcerative colitis and peptides, what it looks like mentally when you know you need to gain weight but you're struggling with the idea of it, and...
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EP746 - Why Successful People Still Struggle With Health and Life Balance
In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, I'm joined by my regular cohost Craig Smith and we dive into a pattern we see all the time with high performers. A lot of people are crushing it in business, leadership, or other areas of life… but their health, relationships, or personal life are falling...
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EP745 - Attitude and Effort Are the Expectation With Craig Smith
This episode started with a conversation about the Olympics. When an athlete wins bronze instead of gold, the interviews can feel almost disappointing… like anything less than first place is failure. And that mindset shows up everywhere in life. In health. In business. In relationships. If you...
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EP744 - Radical Ownership, Weight Loss Reality, No Victim Mentality
https://www.instagram.com/shaygrounded/In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, I sat down with Shay, known as Shaygrounded on Instagram and TikTok. Shay is currently on a weight loss journey that started at nearly 400 pounds. She's already down over 30 pounds, but that's not the most impressive...
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EP743 - The Top Mistakes People Make When Taking a GLP-1 Medication
In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, Craig and I break down the top five mistakes people are making while on GLP 1 medications. This episode is a spinoff from the masterclass I taught earlier this month, but we go much deeper here. We unpack not just what the mistakes are, but why they are...
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EP742 - Jack Hallows Fitness - A Talk Beyond Just Macros
In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, I sit down with my friend Jack Hollow, a nutrition coach and personal trainer out of the great country of Australia. Jack and I originally connected on Instagram because we realized we see the world of health and fitness through a very similar lens. No...
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EP741 - Q&A - Recognizing Self Sabotage Patterns, When to Leave or Stay With a Coach, Smart Training Volume, Keeping Clients Long Term, Building a Business
In this week's Q&A episode on The Brad Jensen Show, Craig and I sat down and answered some of the most real world questions we see from clients, coaches, and high performers trying to level up across life. We talked about the hardest part of starting a business and honestly, it usually is not...
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EP740 - The Hemp Ban That Could Kill An Entire Industry with Joe Sheehey
On this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, I sat down with Joe Sheehey, owner and founder of Cured Nutrition, to talk about something that could massively impact the hemp and wellness space heading into late 2026. We broke down the new hemp ban set to go into effect in November 2026. This was…
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EP739 - My Personal Peptide Protocol
In this solo episode of The Brad Jensen Show, I pull back the curtain and walk you through my personal peptide protocol. This is not medical advice and it is not a recommendation. It is simply my personal experience shared for educational purposes only. I break down exactly what I'm using, why I...
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EP738 - The Discipline of Focusing on What You Can Control
On this solo episode of The Brad Jensen Show, I go deeper into something that has completely changed how I move through the world. Learning to disconnect from outside noise and focus on what I actually have power over. We live in a time where we are constantly being pulled into things we cannot...
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EP737 - Protecting Your Peace in a Loud World
On this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, Craig Smith and I sit down for a real conversation about the pressure that comes with having a voice online. As coaches, creators, and people with platforms, there can be an unspoken expectation to have an opinion on everything. Every headline. Every…
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EP736 - The Science of Resilience, Human Behavior, and Real Change with Dr Robyn Hanley Dafoe
On this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, I sit down with Dr Robyn Hanley Dafoe, one of the leading voices in human behavior and resiliency research. Dr Robyn has spent her entire career studying why humans behave the way they do, what actually drives real behavior change, and why some people seem...
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EP735 - Rapid Fire: Unscripted Health and Fitness Q&A
On this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, the tables get turned. A couple weeks back, I put Craig Smith in the hot seat with our Therapy After Dark rapid fire questions and this time he flipped the script and hit me with rapid fire health and fitness questions that I had zero prep for. No outline,...
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EP734 - Personal Trainers, Sobriety vs Recovery, Fat Loss Self Sabotage, and Raising Healthy Kids
This month's Q and A episode is one of those conversations that went everywhere it needed to go. Craig Smith and I sat down and answered real questions from real people. Just honest perspectives from years in the trenches coaching humans through health, fitness, mindset, and life. We covered…
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EP733 - No One Is Coming to Save You - 10 Minutes of Fire on Radical Accountability
On today's solo episode of The Brad Jensen Show, I brought back one of my old and most requested segments 10 Minutes of Fire. This is a short, raw, and unapologetically real message meant to light a fire under you and get you moving in the right direction. I dive deep into radical accountability....
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EP732 - Therapy After Dark - Rapid Fire Q&A with Craig Smith (Licensed Clinical Therapist)
In this episode, Craig and I introduce a new rapid fire segment where we put a licensed therapist in the hot seat. No long explanations. No therapy jargon. Just quick, honest takes on mental health, emotions, relationships, masculinity, and the chaos of modern culture. We touch on common therapy...
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EP731 - Stop Doing These 5 Things If You Want 2026 to Be Your Breakthrough Year
In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, Craig Smith and I sit down to talk about the top five things you absolutely need to avoid this January if you want 2026 to be the year you finally get your health and fitness dialed in. Not another list of hacks. Not another 30 day reset. Not another...
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EP730 - Taking Action Before Sh*t Hits the Fan With Grant Dziak
In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, I sit down with one of my best friends and one of the top life coaches in the country, Grant Dziak. Grant is a life optimization coach who helps people break through self limiting beliefs and finally start believing in themselves again. This wasn't a…
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EP729 - Protect Your Energy - Cleaning Up Your Circle Online and Offline
In this episode, Craig and I kick things off with some classic back and forth, including a spirited debate on Christmas music and which songs should probably be banned forever. It's light, it's sarcastic, and it sets the tone fast. From there, we shift into the world of social media, online...
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EP728 - Hard Truths About Attraction, Effort, and Relationships
In this episode of The Brad Jensen Show, Craig Smith and I dive into a conversation most people are afraid to have out loud. We start by breaking down the recent firing of University of Michigan head coach Sherone Moore and the ripple effect that happens when integrity slips. Not just in…
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EP727 - Your Metabolism Isn't Broken and Are You Burned Out Or Just Being Lazy?
In this solo episode of The Brad Jensen Show, I go on one of my classic rants while answering two of the most common questions I get asked all the time. First, we talk metabolism. What it actually is. Why almost everyone misunderstands it. And why blaming your metabolism is usually a convenient...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Brad Jensen Show! Your one stop shop for everything nutrition, fitness and mindset. We believe this a mind, body and spirit evolution. Educational episodes drop every Tuesday and Guest Appearances drop every Friday! My name is Brad Jensen, owner and CEO of Next Level. It's my oath to bring you value. That is the whole goal of this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!(Formerly The Next Level Podcast)
HOSTED BY
Brad Jensen
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