Dr. Eryn and Coach Vinny sit down with Dr. Karl Nadolsky, a board-certified physician specializing in obesity and metabolic health, to explore why weight loss is far more complex than calories, willpower, or trends.

The conversation covers scope of practice, responsible collaboration between physicians and coaches, and how obesity is often misunderstood by both the public and professionals. Dr. Nadolsky breaks down how GLP-1 medications are prescribed in real clinical settings, where compounded and off-label use creates risk, and what long-term outcomes actually look like when behavior change is missing.

They also discuss ethical concerns, prevention, and the future of obesity treatment, along with Dr. Nadolsky's clinic model and why he moved away from insurance-driven care. This episode is a grounded, evidence-based discussion for anyone serious about metabolic health and sustainable fat loss.

Coach Vinny
Email: vinny@balancedbodies.io
Instagram: vinnyrusso_balancedbodies
Facebook: Vinny Russo

Dr. Eryn
Email: dr.eryn@balancedbodies.io
Instagram: dr.eryn_balancedbodies
Facebook: Eryn Stansfield

Dr. Karl Nadolsky
Instagram: drkarlnadolsky
Website: endocrineclinicatthegym.com
Podcast: DocsWhoLift Podcast

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In this episode, we tackle one of the most absurd trends in modern nutrition: the idea that vegetables are toxic. From oxalates to lectins to nightshades, influencers have turned normal, nutrient-dense foods into villains...but the science tells a very different story.

We break down what large-scale human data actually say about vegetables, disease risk, and longevity, and dig into where the fear-based narratives about spinach, beans, and tomatoes come from. You'll learn the real context behind oxalates and kidney stones, the truth about lectins and gut health, and why personalization beats fear every single time.

The bottom line? The problem isn't broccoli, it's bad science communication. If you care about evidence-based nutrition, this episode will remind you why simplicity still wins and why “boring” habits like eating your vegetables remain some of the highest-ROI moves for your long-term health.

Coach Vinny
Email: vinny@balancedbodies.io
Instagram: vinnyrusso_balancedbodies
Facebook: Vinny Russo

Dr. Eryn
Email: dr.eryn@balancedbodies.io
Instagram: dr.eryn_balancedbodies
Facebook: Eryn Stansfield

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Retatrutide is being called the next big leap in medical weight loss...but does the hype actually match the human data?

In this episode, we break down what retatrutide is, how it works as a triple-agonist drug, and what current human trials really show in terms of fat loss, metabolic health, and side effects.

We also dive into potential benefits beyond the scale, realistic expectations compared to GLP-1 drugs, and the uncomfortable but necessary question: is retatrutide headed toward widespread misuse and abuse?

This is an evidence-based, no-nonsense conversation separating clinical promise from influencer exaggeration.

*** Phase 3 trials are underway but not completed, Coach Vinny misspoke in the background and said passed phase 3 instead of phase 2***

Coach Vinny
Email: vinny@balancedbodies.io
Instagram: vinnyrusso_balancedbodies
Facebook: Vinny Russo

Dr. Eryn
Email: dr.eryn@balancedbodies.io
Instagram: dr.eryn_balancedbodies
Facebook: Eryn Stansfield

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Scope of practice is one of the most ignored, and most dangerous, issues in modern fitness and health coaching.

In this episode, we break down what doctors, registered dietitians, nutritionists, personal trainers, and health coaches are actually qualified to do, and where crossing the line puts clients at risk.

We discuss how fear-based marketing, anti-medicine narratives, and “do-everything” coaching models have blurred professional boundaries, leading to misinformation, missed diagnoses, and real harm. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who values ethics, evidence, and client safety over clout.

Coach Vinny
Email: vinny@balancedbodies.io
Instagram: vinnyrusso_balancedbodies
Facebook: Vinny Russo

Dr. Eryn
Email: dr.eryn@balancedbodies.io
Instagram: dr.eryn_balancedbodies
Facebook: Eryn Stansfield

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In this episode, we dive into the nuanced and often misunderstood topic of testosterone use in women. Dr. Eryn leads the conversation, breaking down what testosterone actually does in the female body, when its use may be appropriate, and where misinformation commonly derails the discussion.

We explore clinical context, benefits, risks, dosing misconceptions, and why individualized, evidence-based care matters, especially in a space dominated by extremes and social media hot takes.

Coach Vinny
Email: vinny@balancedbodies.io
Instagram: vinnyrusso_balancedbodies
Facebook: Vinny Russo

Dr. Eryn
Email: dr.eryn@balancedbodies.io
Instagram: dr.eryn_balancedbodies
Facebook: Eryn Stansfield

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In this episode, Dr. Eryn and Coach Vinny break down the top health trends you need to carry into 2026, not based on hype, but on clinical evidence, real-world nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle strategies.

Dr. Eryn brings the medical and physician perspective, highlighting health priorities that matter most for long-term wellness, disease prevention, and metabolic health in 2026. Coach Vinny covers the nutrition, fitness, and behavior side, focusing on the habits and strategies that actually produce measurable results without gimmicks or misinformation.

Together, they explain why these trends should be prioritized, how they improve health and body composition, and how to apply them realistically in everyday life. This episode cuts through influencer noise and short-term fixes to focus on evidence-based health principles that deliver the biggest return on effort.

If you're looking for practical, science-backed health advice heading into 2026, this episode lays out exactly where to focus your time, energy, and attention.

Coach Vinny
Email: vinny@balancedbodies.io
Instagram: vinnyrusso_balancedbodies
Facebook: Vinny Russo

Dr. Eryn
Email: dr.eryn@balancedbodies.io
Instagram: dr.eryn_balancedbodies
Facebook: Eryn Stansfield

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In this episode, Dr. Eryn and Coach Vinny break down their top fitness and health pet peeves of 2025 that need to be left behind as we move into a smarter, more evidence-based approach in 2026.

Coach Vinny tackles the coaching and fitness industry side — calling out trends like coaches playing “renaissance men,” self-proclaimed biohackers, and the misuse of genetics to sell protocols that have no real scientific backing.

Dr. Eryn brings the medical and clinical perspective, addressing common misconceptions around health, overdiagnosis, scope-creep in coaching, and how misinformation spreads when medical topics are oversimplified or misrepresented online.

Together, they explain why these trends are harmful, how they confuse consumers, and what should replace them if people actually want better health outcomes, better body composition, and long-term success.

If you're tired of fitness gimmicks, influencer medicine, and misleading health advice — this episode is a must-listen.

Coach Vinny
Email: vinny@balancedbodies.io
Instagram: vinnyrusso_balancedbodies
Facebook: Vinny Russo

Dr. Eryn
Email: dr.eryn@balancedbodies.io
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Facebook: Eryn Stansfield

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Creatine is the most researched, most effective, and most misunderstood supplement in fitness.

In this episode, Vinny and Dr. Eryn break down exactly what the science says about creatine — muscle growth, strength, ATP energy regeneration, cognitive function, loading vs. maintenance dosing, safety, myths, and who actually benefits the most.

We cover:

• How creatine actually works to regenerate ATP

• Whether timing matters (before vs. after vs. whenever)

• Why most lean mass increases are intracellular water — and why that's a good thing

• What 100+ randomized controlled trials and multiple meta-analyses show about strength & hypertrophy

• Cognitive benefits backed by RCTs (memory, reasoning, mental clarity)

• Safety in healthy adults and considerations for kidney disease

• The truth about hair loss, dehydration, and “creatine is a steroid” myths

If you lift weights, want to build muscle, or care about brain health — this is your guide to creatine done right.

Coach Vinny

Email: vinny@balancedbodies.io

Instagram: vinnyrusso_balancedbodies

Facebook: Vinny Russo

Dr. Eryn

Email: dr.eryn@balancedbodies.io

Instagram: dr.eryn_balancedbodies

Facebook: Eryn Stansfield

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