All or Something Podcast

Epizodes

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  The Health and Fitness Myths That Need to Die (with Jordan Feigenbaum) 28.07.2026 1h 51min

  Send us Fan Mail Jordan Feigenbaum of Barbell Medicine joins us to separate evidence from internet myths. We discuss testosterone, cortisol, menopause, lifting injuries, GLP-1 medications, artificial sweeteners, blood pressure, resistance training, and what the latest research actually says about building muscle and improving health. Along the way we unpack why bodybuilding may be safer than many people think, whether cortisol is really the "stress hormone" social media makes it out to be, h...
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  Why You Can't Trust What People Say They Eat 21.07.2026 54min

  Send us Fan Mail How do scientists know how many calories people actually eat? It sounds like a simple question, but measuring food intake is actually extremely difficult. If someone says they are eating 2000 calories per day, how accurate is that number likely to be? In this episode, we explore the evidence behind calorie underreporting, why self-reported food intake is often inaccurate, and how researchers verify whether people are truly eating what they say they are. We discuss: - Why f...
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  The Big GLP-1 Debate: What the Science ACTUALLY Says 14.07.2026 1h 18min

  Send us Fan Mail GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro have become one of the most controversial topics in health and fitness. Are they “cheating”? Are people with obesity simply lacking willpower? Are these medications safe? And what does the research actually show about weight loss, appetite, muscle retention, metabolic health, and long-term outcomes? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky for a comprehensive, evidence-based deep dive into GLP-1s...
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  You Know What To Do... But Why Is It Still So Hard? 07.07.2026 1h 8min

  Send us Fan Mail Most people don't struggle because they don't know what to do. They struggle because turning knowledge into consistent action is much harder than it sounds. Why is it so difficult to stick to healthy habits? Why do we keep falling back into old routines, even when we genuinely want to change? And is motivation really the answer? In this episode of the All or Something Podcast, we're joined by Rachel Pendakur to explore the science of turning good intentions into lasting hab...
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  What New Research Reveals About Women's Training 30.06.2026 1h 4min

  Send us Fan Mail For some strange reason, we haven't yet talked about Sohee's PhD study, so we thought we better change that. For years, exercise science has relied more heavily on studies in men, leaving important questions about how women respond to resistance training unanswered. In this episode of the All or Something Podcast, we discuss Sohee's newly completed PhD research investigating high-intensity circuit training in women. Rather than simply reviewing the existing evidence, she sp...
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  Why Some People Find Weight Loss Harder Than Others 23.06.2026 52min

  Send us Fan Mail Why can two people follow the same weight loss plan and get completely different results? In this episode of the All or Something Podcast, we dive into the science of interindividual variability and explore why some people find losing weight and body fat much harder than others. We discuss the research showing that people can respond very differently to the same diet, exercise program, or lifestyle intervention. From differences in appetite and hunger to energy expenditure,...
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  Women's Health Myths That Need to Die (Pregnancy, Menopause & Menstrual Cycles) 16.06.2026 1h 19min

  Send us Fan Mail Women's health is one of the most discussed topics in fitness, and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, we sit down with women's health specialist Sheridan Skye (sheridanskyefit on Instagram) to examine some of the most common claims surrounding exercise, hormones, menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and menopause. We discuss whether women need to train differently during different phases of their menstrual cycle, what the research actually says about exercise dur...
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  We Answered Your Questions (Nothing Was Off Limits) 09.06.2026 1h 9min

  Send us Fan Mail You sent in your questions, and we answered them. In this episode, we're doing something a little different and stepping away from our usual deep dives into nutrition, weight loss, fitness myths, and research. We asked for your questions on Instagram, and we gave no specifications on what they needed to be. This was essentially an "ask us anything". We received a lot of questions and coincidentally, about 80% of them were to do with our baby (apart from the odd one about wh...
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  If Fat Shaming Worked, Wouldn't It Have Worked By Now? 02.06.2026 54min

  Send us Fan Mail Fat shaming is often defended as "motivation," "accountability," or simply "telling the truth." But does it actually help people improve their health? Does fat shaming encourage people to exercise more, eat less food, and eventually have a healthy and happy life? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the research on weight stigma, fat shaming, and health outcomes. We discuss the difference between talking about health and humiliating people, the psychological effects of...
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  Why BMI Is More Controversial Than You Think 26.05.2026 55min

  Send us Fan Mail BMI (body mass index) is one of the most controversial tools in health and fitness. Some people say it’s outdated, inaccurate, and harmful. Others argue it’s still one of the most useful population health tools we have. So… who’s right? In this episode, we break down: - where BMI came from - what it was originally designed for - what BMI actually measures - whether BMI is useful for individuals - why athletes and muscular people complicate the conversation - how BMI relates...
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  Alcohol and Fat Loss: What the Science ACTUALLY Says 19.05.2026 49min

  Send us Fan Mail Alcohol is one of the most widely consumed substances in the world, but the science around it is more confusing than most people realise. In this episode, we break down what the evidence actually says about alcohol, fat loss, appetite, muscle retention, and of course, a big disclaimer about health. We also discuss: - Why alcohol research is so difficult - The problems with observational studies - The “red wine is healthy” narrative - Drinking culture - Dose-dependent ...
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  What Childbirth Was REALLY Like. Honest New Parent Q&A 12.05.2026 1h 15min

  Send us Fan Mail We are back from our break, and it gives us great pleasure to introduce you to our baby. (For privacy reasons, we are not showing her face or telling the world her name. The thumbnail is a stock photo and not of her, because some people on the internet can be creepy). In this episode, we answer the questions everyone wanted to ask us about childbirth, postpartum recovery, and the first few weeks of parenthood. We talk about: - pain relief - epidurals - sleep deprivation - ...
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  An Emotional Final Episode Before She Arrives 07.04.2026 1h

  Send us Fan Mail This episode is a little different from our usual ones. With our baby about to arrive, we wanted to take a moment to sit down and talk very candidly about how we’re feeling right now. The excitement, the nerves, the uncertainty, and the reality that life as we know it is about to change in a big way. Please note that we recorded this episode a few weeks ago, but planned to release it right around her due date. We’ve spent a lot of time on this podcast talking about fitness,...
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  Why You Should Not Trust Fitness Transformation Photos 31.03.2026 44min

  Send us Fan Mail You’ve seen them everywhere: dramatic before and after transformation photos promising incredible results. But how reliable are they really? In this episode, we break down why transformation photos are often not what they seem. Sometimes they are completely fictitious and at other times they can be misleading, even when the person in the photo is real. We talk about some of the obvious factors, like lighting, pump, and performance enhancing drugs, plus some that most people...
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  A Registered Dietitian Debunks the Biggest Nutrition Myths on Social Media ft. Kylie Sakaida 25.03.2026 1h 21min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with one of our closest friends, Registered Dietitian and New York Times best-selling author of 'So Easy, So Good', Kylie Sakaida (nutritionbykylie) to answer some of the internet’s most controversial nutrition questions. There’s a lot of strong opinions online about food right now, from seed oils and monosodium glutamate (MSG) to soy and the latest updates to the U.S. dietary guidelines. In this conversation, we explore where the confusion comes ...
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  Why “Eat Less, Move More” Doesn’t Actually Work 17.03.2026 54min

  Send us Fan Mail Most people have heard the advice: “eat less, move more.” And technically from a thermodynamics perspective… it’s true. But if it were actually helpful, far fewer people would struggle with weight loss. In this episode, we break down why this phrase, despite sounding simple and logical, often fails people in the real world. We discuss the gap between theory and practice, why oversimplified advice can lead to frustration and rarely to sustainable long-term change. We also expl...
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  Your Fitness Tracker Is Probably Wrong (And Here's the Proof) 10.03.2026 58min

  Send us Fan Mail Your fitness activity tracker probably isn't fully trustworthy and the science backs it up. In this episode, we dig into the research on fitness activity tracker (smart watch) accuracy, diving deep into the research especially for the Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin and Oura Ring. From step counts and heart rate monitoring to calorie burn and sleep tracking, we break down what the data actually says, and the results might surprise you. Whether you're training for a race, tryin...
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  Behind Our Marriage: The Fun, The Fights, & The Future 03.03.2026 1h 17min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sohee and Ben sit down for a candid (and occasionally exposing) relationship Q&A in which nothing is off limits. We kick things off with a rapid-fire round of “Who’s more likely to…” — from who apologizes first after an argument, who’s more likely to spend money, who stays calm in an emergency, and more. Then we zoom out into the bigger stuff. We share how we met, how quickly we knew this was it, and the small, everyday habits that actually keep ...
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  Do You Really Need 10,000 Steps a Day? (What the Science Actually Says) 24.02.2026 58min

  Send us Fan Mail Is 10,000 steps per day actually necessary for good health? In this episode, we break down where the 10,000-step target came from (including the Japanese marketing origin story), what the scientific research really shows, and whether more steps always mean better health. We cover: - Where the 10,000 steps idea started - What large cohort studies show about steps and mortality - The dose–response relationship between steps and health - Whether intensity matters more than tot...
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  The Real Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods 17.02.2026 54min

  Send us Fan Mail Ultra-processed food is being blamed for everything from obesity to heart disease. But is it really that simple? In this episode, we break down what “ultra-processed food” actually means, where the term comes from, and what the scientific evidence really says. We discuss the NOVA classification system, the research linking ultra-processed food to chronic disease, and the well-known randomized controlled trial led by Kevin Hall at the National Institutes of Health, amon...