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Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast

Brandon DaCruz
Fat Loss
Body Composition
Nutrition
Resistance Training
Weight Loss
Body Recomposition
Caloric Intake
Semaglutide
Metabolism
Metabolic Health
Bodybuilding
Metabolic Adaptation
Glp-1 Receptor Agonists
Weight Management
Emotional Eating
Cheat Meals
Muscle Growth
Exercise
Physical Activity
Menopause

The Chasing Clarity Health & Fitness Podcast aims to bridge the gap between complexity and clarity within the health and fitness space. I will cover both information and application for anyone interested in improving their health, fitness, and body composition. Follow Brandon on IG: www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/

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What actually separates the people who successfully lose body fat, keep it off, and build a better physique from those who spend years bouncing between diets without making lasting progress?

On this episode of the Chasing Clarity Health & Fitness Po... more

Everyone wants to know if you can build muscle and lose fat at the same time. But the more important question is how you actually program for it.

Over the first two episodes of this series, Jeff and I built the case that recomp is real, covered who ... more

Do refeeds and diet breaks actually improve fat loss, preserve your metabolism and help you maintain more muscle, or do they simply give you more calories and slow down your diet?

In the second collaboration between the Chasing Clarity Health & Fitn... more

Why do some muscle groups seem to grow from almost anything you throw at them while others lag behind for years?

And when a body part refuses to keep pace with the rest of your physique, is it really genetics, or is the issue more often exercise sel... more

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Recent Guests

Stan Efferding
IFBB professional bodybuilder, world record-setting power lifter, entrepreneur, and creator of the Vertical Diet
Vertical Diet / Merrick Health
Episode: STAN EFFERDING: HOW TO GET LEAN, STAY LEAN & BUILD MUSCLE | EP. 245
Tony Boutagy
PhD in Exercise and Sports Science; coach with Olympic/World level experience across 33 sports
Independent researcher/coach
Episode: DR. TONY BOUTAGY: FEMALE EXERCISE MASTERCLASS — DO WOMEN NEED TO TRAIN DIFFERENTLY? THE TRUTH ABOUT LIFTING HEAVY, BUILDING MUSCLE, HIIT, ZONE 2 & FAT LOSS | EP. 241
Wes Patterson
IFBB professional bodybuilder
IFBB
Episode: THE ROAD TO PRO: WES PATTERSON’S JOURNEY FROM NPC COMPETITOR TO IFBB PROFESSIONAL | EP. 232
Sarah Parker
Host of Beyond Condition Podcast
Beyond Condition Podcast
Episode: MANY LESSONS FROM YEARS OF PODCASTING & CONNECTING WITH THE BRIGHTEST MINDS IN FITNESS FT. SARAH PARKER, BEYOND CONDITION PODCAST | EP. 229
Jeff Hoehn
Host of Mind Muscle Connection Podcast, invited guest for coaching Q&A
Mind Muscle Connection Podcast
Episode: WHY MOST DIETS FAIL, THE DRAWBACKS OF SWITCHING YOUR TRAINING PROGRAM TOO OFTEN & DOES CARDIO KILL MUSCLE GAIN | COACHING Q&A WITH JEFF HOEHN
Mikki Williden
Dr. Mikki Williden, nutrition expert
Independent nutrition professional
Episode: MIKKI WILLIDEN: THE HABITS OF SUCCESSFUL DIETERS, HOW TO IMPROVE INSULIN SENSITIVITY & THE BIGGEST NUTRITION MISTAKES WOMEN MAKE | EP. 212
Scott Stevenson
Dr. Scott Stevenson, bodybuilding coach and researcher
Fortitude Training / Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach
Episode: DR. SCOTT STEVENSON: ARE YOU REALLY TRAINING HARD ENOUGH TO MAXIMIZE MUSCLE GROWTH? | WHY SOME PEOPLE TRAIN FOR YEARS & STILL LOOK THE SAME
AJ Sims
Bodybuilding coach known as Cement Factory
Cement Factory Nutrition
Episode: AJ SIMS AKA CEMENT FACTORY: WHAT SUCCESSFUL COACHES & CLIENTS DO DIFFERENTLY | EP. 206
Ben Mayfield-Smith
Coach, performance strategist, and host of the Matter of Mentality podcast.
Matter Athletica
Episode: OVERCOMING ADVERSITY, BUILDING THROUGH BODYBUILDING & LIVING WITH RADICAL OWNERSHIP WITH BEN MAYFIELD-SMITH | EP. 203

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Brandon D'Cruz
Host of Chasing Clarity Health & Fitness Podcast; long-form discussion on nutrition, training, and practical coaching.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 207 ratings
  • So helpful and informative!

    Proper scientific info

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    liivitriinu
    New Zealanda month ago
  • Brilliant

    An educational, entertaining podcast with leaders in the industry as guests, supported by lived experience and applicable studies, do yourself a favour and listen in!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JeffK65
    Australia2 months ago
  • Absolutely Exceptional

    This podcast is an absolute gem for anyone eager to improve and reach their body composition goals.

    Brandon provides a wonderful balance between research and practice in everyday approaches, with the former informing the latter. His decades of coaching experience are evident and provide clear examples along the way.

    At first, I wasn’t sure how I’d respond to some of the episodes that are more of a one-speaker, monologue format, but now, I don’t mind whatsoever or even really notice because B... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    66jzmstr
    United States2 months ago
  • VERY valuable info

    Greaaatt info for general population and nerdies like me. Loved it. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clara Naser
    Argentina3 months ago
  • Outstanding

    Brandon’s podcast gives clear focus on the fitness journey. He discusses the research, and then drives it all home by offering supportive real life applications to help us with our direction. Brandon, thanks for a supportive and outstanding podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AFListener
    United States4 months ago

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STAN EFFERDING: HOW TO GET LEAN, STAY LEAN & BUILD MUSCLE | EP. 245
Q: What is the role of carbohydrates in training and fat loss according to the episode?
Carbohydrates are performance levers; ample carbs support muscle glycogen for high-intensity work and recovery, and conditioning the diet around training days helps maintain performance while still achieving a net caloric deficit for fat loss.
STAN EFFERDING: HOW TO GET LEAN, STAY LEAN & BUILD MUSCLE | EP. 245
Q: How should someone bias energy substrates when the goal is body composition and performance?
Protein should be set high enough to support satiety and muscle maintenance, fats kept at a minimum that still supports health, and carbohydrates used as a primary energy source to sustain training performance, with strategic carb timing and undulating intake to match training days and recovery needs.
LYLE MCDONALD: INTERMITTENT MODIFIED FASTING: A NEW FRAMEWORK FOR FAT LOSS, PERFORMANCE & NUTRITIONAL PERIODIZATION | EP. 234
Q: Can you explain the rationale behind synchronizing energy intake with training demands rather than maintaining the same daily deficit?
Synchronizing energy intake with training demands allows a person to allocate more calories and carbohydrates on training days to support performance and recovery, while driving a larger weekly deficit on rest or lower-demand days. This preserves lean mass and training quality, reduces the likelihood of performance decline during caloric restrictions, and improves adherence by preserving the feel of normal training cycles.
DR. MIKKI WILLIDEN: DOES DRINKING ALCOHOL REALLY BLUNT FAT LOSS? SEPARATING THE PHYSIOLOGY FROM THE BEHAVIOR | EP. 227
Q: In your view, how much of alcohol's impact on fat loss is physiological versus behavioral?
Both aspects matter, with physiology (suppressed fat oxidation and lipolysis) creating a temporary constraint, while behavior (food choices, sleep, and decision-making) compounds the effect, especially in real-world settings where meals and social environments interact with drinking.
WHY MOST DIETS FAIL, THE DRAWBACKS OF SWITCHING YOUR TRAINING PROGRAM TOO OFTEN & DOES CARDIO KILL MUSCLE GAIN | COACHING Q&A WITH JEFF HOEHN
Q: What's a belief you changed your mind on in the last few years?
Deloads have shifted from pre-programmed, rigid weeks to an auto-regulated approach based on biofeedback and need; constant deloads are not universally beneficial and progression should be guided by performance signals rather than a fixed schedule.

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A data-informed, evidence-based fitness podcast that blends scientific concepts with practical coaching. Across episodes, topics repeatedly cover fat loss, body recomposition, protein-focused nutrition, training strategy, and how lifestyle factors influence results. Guests and hosts emphasize data-driven decision making, nuance over one-size-fits-all protocols, and actionable steps listeners can apply to real-world coaching or personal goals. Notable strengths include frequent collaboration with researchers and seasoned coaches, a focus on long-term adherence, and a willingness to critique popular myths with rigor. Listeners are likely fitness enthusiasts, coaches, and professionals seeking applied science and coaching wisdom to improve bod... more

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