The Brad Jensen Show

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 trend. Every crisis. And if you don't speak up, people are quick to assume you don't care.

We talk about why that isn't true.

Choosing not to emotionally attach yourself to every outside circumstance does not mean you lack empathy. It means you're being intentional with where you place your energy, attention, and emotional bandwidth.

We dive into the difference between caring deeply and carrying everything. How constant emotional reactivity can drain you. And why learning to detach from what you can't control is often the healthiest move you can make.

This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the noise, pressured to perform opinions, or stuck feeling emotionally hijacked by things outside of their control.

Sometimes protecting your peace isn't selfish. It's necessary.

 

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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 naturally more resilient than others. We get into the science behind resilience, but also the very real, very practical application of it in everyday life.

We talk about why motivation alone is unreliable, how environment and identity shape our choices far more than willpower, and what resilient people are doing differently when life gets hard. We also unpack how resilience is not something you either have or don't have, but a skill set that can be intentionally built over time.

This conversation goes deep into stress, emotional regulation, adaptability, and how our nervous system plays a role in how we respond to adversity. We also discuss common misconceptions around resilience, why pushing harder is often the wrong answer, and how small shifts in awareness and behavior can create massive long term change.

If you've ever felt stuck in old patterns, burned out, overwhelmed, or frustrated that you know what to do but struggle to follow through, this episode will hit home. It's an honest, grounded, and science backed conversation about becoming more resilient, more self aware, and more equipped to handle whatever life throws your way.

 

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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, no filters, no rehearsed answers, just real time thoughts on health, fitness, nutrition, mindset, and how I actually think through decisions when put on the spot.

If you have ever wanted a sneak peek into my brain when it comes to health and fitness, this episode gives you exactly that with fast paced questions, honest takes, and plenty of nuance instead of black and white answers.

We cover a wide range of topics, some light, some serious, some that might challenge your thinking, but all of it is real and unscripted.

This one is fun, a little chaotic in the best way, and packed with perspective for anyone who enjoys candid conversations and quick hitting questions.

 

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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 things like how to actually find a good personal trainer and what red flags to watch for before you waste your time or money.

We had a real conversation around sobriety versus recovery and why those two things are not the same even though people use them interchangeably. This one always opens up some nuance and perspective.

We dug into why so many people sabotage their fat loss even when they know exactly what to do. Not from a willpower angle, but from an identity, comfort, and self protection standpoint.

We also talked about how to influence your kids to eat better and slower without creating anxiety, pressure, or a weird relationship with food that follows them into adulthood.

And of course, we answered a few other questions that always seem simple on the surface but go a lot deeper once you actually unpack them.

If you're a parent, someone working on your own health, or someone who wants to understand why change can feel so hard even when the path is clear, this episode will land.

Listen in and let us know which part hit home for you.

 

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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.

The uncomfortable truth that no one is coming to save you.

No one is showing up to fix your health, your mindset, your finances, or your life.

And while that can feel heavy at first, it's actually the most empowering realization you can have.

Because the moment you take extreme ownership over your actions, your habits, your decisions, and your standards you put yourself back in the driver's seat.

This episode is about dropping excuses, calling yourself forward, and realizing that winning the game of life starts with ownership.

If you've been feeling stuck, frustrated, or waiting for motivation to magically appear, this episode is for you.

Turn it up and Get uncomfortable.

And take responsibility for the life you say you want.

 

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Be Featured on the Show:

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Free Guides:

• Eating Out Guide - Get The Guide
• High-Protein Fast Food Orders - Get the Guide
• Macro Food Options Guide - Get The Guide

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Connect with us on Instagram:

Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder

Next Level Nutrition – @mynextlevelnutrition