PODCAST · health
The Five Elements Podcast
by Five Elements Coaching
Coach Dylan & Coach Sam discuss the ins + outs of nutrition, training, mindset, and all things fitness related.
Episodes
-
26. Eat Clean or Be Dirty? // The Problem with "Clean Eating"
On this week's episode of the pod, Coach Dylan and Coach Sam take another shot at dismantling one of diet culture's most famous narratives. After another edition of ✨ roses & thorns ✨ the coaches break down the potential problems with "clean eating" and how this mindset could contribute to a...
-
25. The One with All the Habits
Because what could be more relevant with all that New Years energy in the air? On this week's episode of the pod, Coach Dylan and Coach Sam jump into a big breakdown on all things habits: how we make them and how we break them, ideally without kicking and screaming. After an (always heavy)…
more -
24. New Year, New Yentas
Coach Dylan and Coach Sam are finally back after a wild holiday season to talk all things New Years, goals, and self reflection... along with a *surprise* new segment! After all, we got your feedback loud and clear - you just like hearing us chat like a couple of yentas. Once they get through the...
-
23. The Impact of Diet Culture (part two)
The kids are back with their second contentious episode of the podcast! This week, Coach Dylan and Coach Sam dig into part two of the diet culture deep dive. Once they get through another edition of ✨ all the roses & all the thorns ✨ the coaches narrow in on the impact of growing up and residing...
-
22. The History of Diet Culture (part one)
We are *finally* back - with our very first contentious episode of the podcast! This week (after an incredibly laborious amount of research and reading) Coach Dylan and Coach Sam dug into one of her big questions: what is the history or origin, of diet culture? Once they get through the quickest...
-
21. Q&A: Building Workout Consistency, Our Favourite Things About Each Other, Junk Volume & Inclusivity in Fitness
We're back, with a listener Q&A - and it's a good one! Today's episode of the pod is all thanks to you folks for your interesting questions. After another edition of ✨ all the roses & all the thorns ✨ Coach Dylan & Coach Sam banter & drone on about: how to build workout consistency who we would...
-
20. When to Push Forward & When to Pull Back
Just in time for the weekend — on today's rather thematic episode of the pod, Coach Dylan & Coach Sam discuss managing and navigating fitness while going through a chaotic season of life. After another edition of ✨ all the roses & all the thorns ✨ Coaches S & D go over the switch vs. the dial...
-
19. Our Favourite Non-Tracking Eating Behaviours & Mindful Nutrition Strategies
A day late but never early - on today's episode of the pod, Coach Dylan & Coach Sam dive into an episode dedicated to those who either can't or don't wish to track macros or count calories. After another edition of ✨ all the roses & all the thorns ✨ Coach D digs into some of the research backed...
-
18. Why Weight Loss is More Challenging for Some Than it is for Others
On this week's episode of the pod, Coach Dylan & Coach Sam get into the (mildly frustrating) research that explains why weight loss can be more challenging for some, and seemingly effortless for others. After another (backdated) edition of ✨ Roses & Thorns✨ - they discuss the strategies they use…
more -
17. Should You Train According to Your Menstrual Cycle?
Better late than never! Coach Dylan & Coach Sam are back for another episode - and this one's juicy. They break down the recently popularized concept of training in accordance to your menstrual cycle. Coach D gets into what the current research says, while Coach S brings insight via her lived...
-
16. All About Progressive Overload, How to Apply It & Why You Should
On this weeks episode of the pod, Coach Dylan & Coach Sam get into a deep dive on progressive overload — what it is, how and why you should be applying it, and their favourite strategies for mitigating the ever-feared training plateau. As usual, this episode includes a few roses and thorns, but...
-
WELCOME TO SEASON 2 //
After a completely unintentional hiatus, coaches Sam and Dylan are *finally* back! Today’s episode denotes our official launch of season two — and goes in tandem with our upcoming launch. As we will soon be increasing our prices for online coaching, we encourage any inquiring folks to reach out...
-
15. Q&A - Fat Loss Plateaus, the Genetically Blessed, Mindfulness & Sleep Hygiene.
On todays episode of the pod, Coach Dylan & Coach Sam dig into a listener Q&A! Thank you so much for all of your questions & participation, as always! Roses & Thorns: - Sam's "intense little journey" she's been through recently: the most difficult seasons of life, overwhelm, the confrontational...
-
14. Are Your Actions Aligned with Your Values?
On todays episode of the pod, Coach Sam & Coach Dylan do a deep dive on living in alignment with our values, and how this applies to our health & fitness journeys. They discuss how they both found themselves in a position where they weren't living completely in alignment with their own values…
more -
13. The "Skinny-Fat" Dilemma
On today's episode, Coach Dylan & Coach Sam dig into the nuance of "skinny-fat" - the how and why we get there, and the what-to-do if you're feeling stuck. Roses & Thorns: - Dylan’s COVID induced numbness, the slow path to recovery, the perils of emotional maturity & the hardship of being a cycle...
-
12. Q&A - Self Sabotage & Weight Gain, Gym Anxiety, and Hypertrophy Vs. Strength Training
On today's episode, Coach Dylan & Coach Sam dive into a listener Q&A. Thank you for all of your questions! Roses & Thorns: Dylan's PHD self-study glow-up, fairytale couple goals are dead, performing for love & the internalization of gender roles & how they contribute to harming our psyches Sam's...
-
11. How to Make Your Own Meal Plan
This week on the pod, Coach Sam & Coach Dylan break down an article D wrote on how to make your own meal plan. They get into the nitty gritty of why meal plans don't work for long-term success, the important of "teaching a man to fish" and how to approach your own day to day meal planning. Roses…
more -
10. Why the Gym Isn't a Substitute for Therapy
On today's episode of the pod, Coach Sam and Coach Dylan do a deep dive on why they think the gym is one tool in the mental health toolbox - but not the only one. Through the lens of personal experience and professional guidance they've been given, they conclude that the importance of working on...
-
9. Why Women Should Train More Like Men
Coach Dylan & Coach Sam reflect on "Why Women Should Train More Like Men" - an article written by Sam. They go into detail about the problematic marketing geared towards women, why gender roles don't belong in the gym, and how Sam learned this lesson the hard way. (The almost forgotten) Roses and...
-
8. The Carbs Vs. Fats Debate
Coach Dylan & Coach Sam get into the highly contentious debate of carbs vs. fats. They touch on their experience, having both previously fallen prey to one camp or another. Afterwards, they dig into the research and provide practical tips for how to approach your diet without needlessly…
more -
7. Boundaries: Why We Need Them - Especially Around the Holidays & Study Review
Coach Dylan & Coach Sam do a deep dive on the role of boundaries within our health and fitness journeys. They get into the research on the impact of neglecting our boundaries during the holidays, and discuss the importance of figuring out where your personal boundaries lie so you can better…
more -
6. Q&A: Movement Dogma, Our Careers Before Fitness, Tips for Managing Binge Eating & Why Collagen Protein Isn't Ideal
Coach Dylan & Coach Sam dive into another listener Q&A this week. Thank you to our wonderful audience for the questions! On This Episode, We Cover Roses & Thorns: - Dylan's failed attempt at maintenance & finding a reprieve in therapy - Sam's navigating the heartache of an aging family & finding...
-
5. The Aftermath of Restrictive Eating
Coach Dylan & Coach Sam dive deep into the world of fitness and restrictive eating. They explore whether or not you can get to a placed of being fully "healed" - a question posed by their lovely friend, @helenejafine. *WARNING* For the love of all things good and holy, please do not misconstrue...
-
4. Q&A: Macros for Beginners, How We Met, Maintenance Calories
Coach Dylan & Coach Sam dive into a listener Q&A this week. Thank you to our wonderful audience for the questions! We Cover: 1. Tips for Beginners at Tracking Macros - why it's a helpful educational tool - the importance of pre-planning meals - why eye balling portion size can be detrimental 2.…
more -
3. Goal Setting: Our Driving Forces & Forging the Right Path
In the third episode of the podcast, Coach Dylan & Coach Sam take a deep dive on the importance of goal setting. Some of the topics we cover: 1. The vulnerability that setting goals requires 2. How aimless we can be in our process if we don't know what our goals are 3. The difference between the…
more -
2. Our Biggest Fitness Fails
In the second episode of the podcast, Coach Dylan & Coach Sam share the top mistakes they made in their ‘fitness journeys’ that taught them valuable lessons. Mistake #1: not eating enough Mistake #2: overly focusing on the scale Mistake #3: being a weekend warrior Mistake #4: soft boundaries &…
more -
Welcome to the Podcast
A little introductory conversational episode about us + what to expect from the podcast. Topics Covered: How Dylan got into fitness How Sam got into fitness What the Five Elements are & why they're important Why discipline isn't the backbone of long-term change "You're not chasing a body, you're...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The Five Elements Podcast have?
The Five Elements Podcast currently has 27 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Five Elements Podcast about?
Coach Dylan & Coach Sam discuss the ins + outs of nutrition, training, mindset, and all things fitness related.
How often does The Five Elements Podcast release new episodes?
The Five Elements Podcast has 27 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to The Five Elements Podcast?
You can listen to The Five Elements Podcast on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts The Five Elements Podcast?
The Five Elements Podcast is created and hosted by Five Elements Coaching.
URL copied to clipboard!