The Brad Jensen Show

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 excuses.

We break down the victim mindsets, the self-sabotaging statements, and the subtle language patterns that quietly wreck progress without people even realizing it.

Between my 15 years in the health and fitness space and Craig's 20 years of clinical experience, we've heard it all and today we call it out.

This one is equal parts informative and funny, but also direct as hell. If you've ever caught yourself saying things like "I just can't," "this is just how I am," or "I'll start when life slows down"… this episode might hit a little close to home.

And that's the point.

Because once you become aware of the language that's holding you back, you can finally start changing it and changing your life along with it.

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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 the process. At the end of the day, this episode is about taking control, trusting yourself, and getting back to the fundamentals that actually move the needle.

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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 we catch ourselves falling back into, and the stuff we're actively working on.

Because the truth is… you don't need perfect coaches. You need real ones.

We also flipped it and shared our best habits. The ones that have made the biggest impact on our lives, our health, our relationships, and our businesses.

This episode is a mix of honesty, self-awareness, and practical takeaways you can actually apply.

If you've ever felt like you "know what to do" but still struggle to do it… this one will hit.

What we cover:

• The worst habits we still battle in health, mindset, and life
• The patterns that keep high performers stuck (even when they know better)
• How self-awareness is the first step to real change
• The best habits that have created the most growth for us
• How to take what we've learned and apply it to your own life

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Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder

Co-Host Craig Smith - @greatestdaymindset

Next Level Nutrition – @mynextlevelnutrition

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 increasing popularity, there's a lot of confusion around peptides, what's legal, what's effective, and what consumers should be paying attention to.

Jay shares his perspective from decades of experience working with peptides and helping people optimize their health, performance, and longevity.

In this episode we cover:

• The new peptide regulations and what they actually mean for consumers
• Why peptides still scare so many people and where that fear comes from
• Some of the most underrated peptides people aren't talking about
• The truth about GLP peptides like semaglutide and tirzepatide
• How to use GLP peptides responsibly while minimizing side effects
• Where the future of hormone optimization and peptide therapy is headed
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If you've been curious about peptides, confused by the headlines, or just want to understand how these compounds are being used for fat loss, recovery, longevity, and metabolic health, this episode clears up a lot of the noise.

Jay Campbell's GLP-1 Book

If you want to go deeper into GLP peptides, Jay just released a new book called Metabolic Awakening with GLP-1 Peptides, which breaks down the science behind GLP-1 medications and how they can be used responsibly for fat loss and metabolic health.  

You can check it out here: Order on Amazon

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Be Featured on the Show:

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• Eating Out Guide - Get The Guide
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Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder

Guest Jay Campbell - @jaycampbell1971

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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 how to navigate a relationship when you're sober but your spouse is dealing with alcoholism. We also talk about the best type of creatine, along with several other health, fitness, and mindset questions that came in from you guys.

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Next Level Links:

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Partner Links:

Try Thrive Lab Free For One Month - Start Here

Order Supplements From Transform - Shop Here

Order Supplements From Cured Nutrition - Shop Here

Order Supplements From Legion (use code keynutrition for 20% off first order) - Shop Here

Be Featured on the Show:

Apply to be a live calller guest on the show - Submit Application Here

Submit Q&A Questions to be read live on the show - Submit Here

Free Guides:

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

Join Us On Patreon - Join Here

Connect with us on Instagram:

Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder

Co-Host Craig Smith - @greatestdaymindset

Next Level Nutrition – @mynextlevelnutrition