The Brad Jensen Show

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 behind.

Craig and I break down some of the biggest reasons this happens. From getting completely lopsided into one area of life to neglecting the habits that actually keep everything running well long term.

Between my experience coaching thousands of clients and Craig's background as a therapist, we unpack why high achievers often struggle to transfer the same discipline and focus they have in business into their health and other meaningful goals.

If you feel like you're winning in some areas of life but other important areas keep slipping through the cracks, this episode will help you understand why and what to do about it.

Topics we cover:

• Why high performers often struggle with their health
• The problem with living a "lopsided life"
• Why success in business doesn't automatically translate to health
• The identity shifts required to level up all areas of life
• How to start creating balance without losing your edge

 

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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 didn't dominate, you feel like you lost.

Craig and I break down the fine line between having high expectations and destroying yourself when you fall short. How do you stay competitive and driven… while still respecting solid effort?

Because here's the standard:

Attitude and effort are the expectation.

Not perfection. Not gold every time.

Between my experience coaching thousands of clients and Craig's clinical therapy background, we help you find that balance so you can push hard, stay grounded, and keep moving forward.

If you're wired to win, this one is for you.

 

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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 part of her story.

What made me want to bring her on the show is the stance she has taken from day one. Radical accountability. Radical ownership. No excuses. No blame. No victim mentality.

In a world where it's easy to point fingers at genetics, society, trauma, the system, or the body positivity movement, Shay has done something different. She has publicly said, "I am responsible for where I am."

And that hasn't made everyone happy.

Some within the body positivity space have pushed back on her message because she refuses to play the victim. She doesn't blame anyone else for being in the position she's in. She owns it. Fully.

Not only that, she started documenting her journey publicly on Instagram and TikTok to hold herself accountable. She shares the wins. The struggles. The hard truths. The uncomfortable realizations. All of it.

It's a breath of fresh air.

Other creators have taken notice. And for good reason. Because ownership is powerful. And as you guys know, victims never win.

Shay is the furthest thing from a victim.

In this conversation we talk about:

• What it actually feels like to top out at almost 400 pounds
• Why radical ownership changed everything for her
• The backlash she has received for refusing to blame anyone else
• Using social media as an accountability tool instead of a highlight reel
• The mindset shifts required to create real, sustainable change
• Why brutal honesty is one of the most underrated transformation tools

This episode will challenge you. It will empower you. And most importantly, it will force you to look in the mirror and ask yourself where you might still be outsourcing responsibility in your own life.

If you are serious about changing your body, your mindset, or your life, this one is for you.

Own your shit. Change your life.

 

 

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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 happening and how to fix them.

GLP 1s can be powerful tools. But they are not magic. And if you do not approach them with intention, structure, and a long term strategy, you can easily create bigger problems down the road.

Craig shares his firsthand experience being on a GLP 1 and gives honest insight into mistakes he now realizes he made along the way. That perspective alone makes this episode incredibly valuable.

Here's what we cover:

• The biggest nutrition mistake people make on GLP 1s and why low appetite does not mean low responsibility
• Why muscle loss is a very real risk and how to protect your metabolism
• The training errors that sabotage long term results
• The psychological trap of relying on the medication instead of building identity based habits
• Why most people have no exit strategy and what happens when they come off

We also talk about sustainability, protein targets, resistance training, biofeedback, mindset shifts, and why GLP 1s should enhance your discipline, not replace it.

If you are currently on a GLP 1, considering one, or coaching clients who are, this is a must listen.

Our goal is simple:

Use the tool intelligently. Build the habits permanently. Keep the results long term.

As always, if this episode helped you, share it with someone who needs to hear it and tag us on Instagram with your biggest takeaway.

 

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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 fluff. No extremes. No chasing trends. Just principles that actually work.

This conversation goes way beyond sets, reps, and macros.

We break down some of the most dangerous trends circulating in the fitness industry right now. From extreme dieting approaches to all-or-nothing mindsets, we talk about why so many people are being pulled in the wrong direction and what actually creates sustainable results.

We also dive into something that doesn't get talked about enough: mental health as a coach.

What does it really look like to hold space for clients?

How do you manage your own stress while helping others manage theirs?

Where is the line between coaching, therapy, and responsibility?

Jack shares his perspective from working with clients in Australia, and I share what I've seen building Next Level Nutrition and working with driven dads who are trying to balance performance, family, and identity.

Toward the end, the conversation naturally shifts into something deeper. We talk about growth outside of fitness. Identity. Purpose. Faith. Responsibility. What it actually means to live in alignment. It turned into one of those conversations that reminds you this work is about so much more than body fat percentage.

If you're a coach, a high performer, or someone trying to build a stronger body and a stronger mind at the same time, this one will hit.

 

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Connect with us on Instagram:

Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder

Guest Jack Hallows - @jackhallowsfitness

Next Level Nutrition – @mynextlevelnutrition