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Physique Development Podcast

Physique Development Podcast

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 If you’re tired of starting over, this show gives you the strategy, structure, and support to finally build a body that lasts. Because progress shouldn’t require a perfect life. Learn the systems that make fitness sustainable, even when life gets messy. If you’re working hard and still don’t see it in the mirror, this podcast shows you what’s been missing—and how to finally change your body.Physique Development Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Why Higher Calories Create BETTER Results for High-Performing Women (overcoming the high stress mismatch) | PD Podcast Ep.253

    Why Higher Calories Create BETTER Results for High-Performing Women (overcoming the high stress mismatch) | PD Podcast Ep.253
    Jan 19 2026
    If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEIf you're a high-performing woman who thinks that you "just need to try harder," this episode is for you.In the last episode, Sue and Alex broke down why dieting is often the wrong move for high-achieving women. Today, they go one layer deeper and explain why higher calories often work better, and why trying harder usually makes things worse, not better.They unpack what happens when your body is depleted, why high stress paired with low fuel creates resistance, and how information overload can keep you stuck in a cycle of doing too much.This episode shifts the focus away from getting smaller and toward feeling better, performing better, and ultimately looking better, without obsessing over the scale.Your body being unresponsive doesn't mean it's broken. This episode will help you understand what actually moves the needle and why eating more may be the step that gets you where you’ve been trying to go.Don't forget to submit your questions for the final episode of this series!Have questions or comments for the podcast? Drop them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://go.physiquedevelopment.com/freegluteprogram701788And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://train.physiquedevelopment.com/workout-plans/963551As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!Timestamps:(0:00) Today's topic(0:38) The high stress mismatch(5:06) What "unresponsive" actually means(9:14) Why higher calories create better results(12:08) How a recomp restores responsiveness(15:09) Client case study: Kelly(18:19) Why high performers get stuck(25:20) Steps you can take TODAY(29:08) Still to come in this seriesOPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.
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    30 mins
  • Why Progress Feels EASIER When You Stop Fighting Yourself | PD Fit Bits

    Why Progress Feels EASIER When You Stop Fighting Yourself | PD Fit Bits
    Jan 15 2026

    If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE


    Do you keep wondering why you can't seem to follow through, no matter how much you want to? Do you think progress is supposed to feel hard? In this episode, Sue breaks down why progress feels difficult—not because you're doing it wrong, but because you're fighting yourself. Most plans fail because they require you to act like someone you're not.


    Sue walks you through the mindset shift that changes everything: aligning your strategy with reality.


    When you remove unnecessary resistance and build a plan that actually fits your life, progress stops feeling like a constant battle. Alignment is what makes results sustainable.


    Have questions or comments for us? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7


    Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://go.physiquedevelopment.com/freegluteprogram701788


    And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://train.physiquedevelopment.com/workout-plans/963551


    As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!


    Connect with Coach Sue & Team PD:

    Coach Sue: https://www.instagram.com/suegainz

    Physique Development: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_

    Physique Development Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast


    Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE

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    For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com


    If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!


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    Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

    Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

    Email: david@inpostmedia.com


    © 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.
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    3 mins
  • Why Dieting is the WRONG Move for High-Achieving Women | PD Podcast Ep.252

    Why Dieting is the WRONG Move for High-Achieving Women | PD Podcast Ep.252
    Jan 12 2026
    If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEFor many high-achieving women, dieting feels like the obvious next move—but in reality, it's often the wrong one.This episode is part of a short series on body recomposition, created for women who've been training for years, juggling demanding lives, and feeling frustrated that the strategies that used to work, don't anymore. The purpose of this series is simple: to help you make the right phase decision before forcing the wrong one.Sue and Alex break down why an experienced coach knows that what you want in the moment isn't always what will get you the results you're actually chasing. They share real-life examples of clients who came in ready to diet, only to take a different approach that led to astonishing results.This is why phase selection matters.Because when stress is already high, piling on another aggressive phase doesn't create progress; it creates resistance. Be sure to catch the rest of the episodes in this mini-series, and don't forget to submit your questions for the upcoming Q&A episode!Have questions or comments for the podcast? Drop them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://go.physiquedevelopment.com/freegluteprogram701788And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://train.physiquedevelopment.com/workout-plans/963551As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!Timestamps:(0:00) Today's topic(2:07) Why the plan needs to be RESULTS-oriented(6:27) Breaking down real-world examples(7:12) Example #1(14:50) Example #2(20:32) The reason phase selection matters(21:04) Still to come in this seriesOPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.
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    22 mins
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