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The CrossFit Podcast

The CrossFit Podcast

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 Welcome to the CrossFit Podcast, hosted by CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran Jocelyn Rylee.

Each episode features a conversation with a leader or legend within the CrossFit community sharing their experiences as practitioners of the CrossFit methodology, and first-hand witnesses to the power of CrossFit to create health and change lives in lasting and profound ways.

We’ll also sit down with guests from outside the community whose work in the academic or clinical space adds a valuable perspective to our discussions and collective understanding.

Along the way, we’ll unpack core elements of CrossFit’s identity that set us apart in our industry.

The CrossFit Podcast offers you the opportunity to listen to conversations between subject matter experts, long-standing affiliate owners, coaches and athletes, and pioneers in the charitable space.
We’ll cover a variety of topics, including:
  • Lifestyle intervention and chronic disease
  • Accountability and agency
  • The role of the CrossFit coach
  • Mental health and CrossFit
  • The value of doing hard things
  • Paying it forward and the spirit of service
Subscribe to gain regular insights from the most thoughtful and experienced voices on health and fitness in the CrossFit community and beyond.

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Episodes
  • Why Over 99% of Diets Fail and What You Can Do About It

    Why Over 99% of Diets Fail and What You Can Do About It
    May 12 2026
    Dr. Jason Fung returns to the CrossFit Podcast to unpack the real driver behind weight gain and chronic hunger. Drawing from decades of clinical experience and his new book “The Hunger Code,” Fung challenges the “calorie in, calorie out” model and explains why it has failed so many people for so long.

    This conversation goes deeper than macros and meal plans. Fung breaks down the three types of hunger: homeostatic, hedonic, and conditioned. He explains how ultra-processed foods, the modern food environment, and social conditioning override natural appetite regulation. He and host Jocelyn Rylee explore how insulin and other hormones shape body fat regulation, and why long-term success depends on restoring satiety rather than fighting willpower.

    Topics Covered
    • Why calorie restriction fails long-term.
    • The three types of hunger and how they drive overeating.
    • How ultra-processed food hijacks appetite and satiety.
    • Hormones and the body fat thermostat.
    • Social environments and practical levers for change.
    Resources Mentioned
    • Dr. Jason Fung
      • Website
      • YouTube
      • Instagram
      • X
      • Facebook
    • The Hunger Code by Dr. Jason Fung
    • The Obesity Code by Dr. Jason Fung\
    • Hunger by Roxane Gay
    Community Highlight

    Travis Ponikiewski doesn’t train for the leaderboard.

    He trains because he has two little girls who think he’s invincible, and he plans on keeping it that way for a long time.

    When Travis was young, he lost his dad. Now that he’s a father himself, that experience quietly shapes everything. For him, fitness isn’t aesthetic. It’s responsibility. It’s making sure his daughters don’t grow up with missing memories.

    At home, that same steadiness shows up in how he supports his wife through mental health struggles. He wants her to feel strong again, on her terms.

    He cares less about how his girls look and more about what they’re capable of. Strong bodies. Healthy relationship with food. Confidence that doesn’t shrink to fit the world.

    He’s even working toward his Level 1 — not to collect a title, but to better serve the people around him.

    If you love this podcast, please drop us a rating and review, and share it with everyone you love.

    Join us for the CrossFit Show LIVE every Thursday at 10 a.m.

    Share Your Thoughts: Email us [podcasts@crossfit.com].
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • [Legacy Pick] Masterclass on CrossFit History With Legend Chuck Carswell

    [Legacy Pick] Masterclass on CrossFit History With Legend Chuck Carswell
    Apr 20 2026
    Stay tuned for an update on the CrossFit Podcast over the coming weeks. Until then, enjoy this episode with CrossFit legend Chuck Carswell. You can find Chuck starring in the latest content from CrossFit HQ, The CrossFit Effect.

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    Chuck Carswell has been part of CrossFit for nearly two decades, making an impact as a coach, mentor, and longtime member of CrossFit’s Seminar Staff. He’s one of the most experienced trainers in the world, having taught thousands of athletes and coaches through the CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 Certificate Courses.

    In this episode, Chuck sits down with Denise Thomas to share his journey — from playing in the NFL to discovering CrossFit, and dedicating his career to coaching and education. He reflects on the evolution of CrossFit’s training methodology, the lessons he’s learned from coaching at every level, and his philosophy of “Big Team, Little Me.”

    Topics Covered:
    • Chuck’s early athletic career and time with the Miami Dolphins.
    • His introduction to CrossFit and first experience with the workout Helen.
    • The evolution of CrossFit’s trainer seminars and credentialing.
    • The impact CrossFit has had on the fitness industry.
    Media and Resources Mentioned:
    • CrossFit Training and Certifications – Learn more about the Level 1 and Level 2 Courses: CrossFit Training
    • What Is Fitness? (2002) – The foundational CrossFit Journal article defining CrossFit’s approach to fitness
    • Chuck as a Dawg – Watch the play Denise references


    If you love this podcast, please drop us a rating and review, and share it with everyone you love.

    Join us for the CrossFit Show LIVE every Thursday at 10 a.m.

    Share Your Thoughts: Email us [podcasts@crossfit.com].
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    57 mins
  • [Most Played] CrossFit’s Secret Advantage: We Prioritize Nutrition

    [Most Played] CrossFit’s Secret Advantage: We Prioritize Nutrition
    Apr 6 2026
    Congrats on making it to the end of the 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals, presented by Velites!

    Stay tuned for an update on the CrossFit Podcast over the coming weeks.

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    Jocelyn Rylee is leading the charge to bring nutrition back to the center of the CrossFit conversation. A longtime affiliate owner and Seminar Staff trainer, Jocelyn blends science, education, and deep experience in her approach to food and fitness.In this episode, Denise and Jocelyn dig into the foundations of health, the evolution of nutrition in the CrossFit world, and the difference between eating for performance and eating for longevity. You’ll walk away rethinking your plate and your pantry.

    Topics Included
    • Why nutrition is foundational to the CrossFit methodology.
    • The Zone diet and the early culture of CrossFit nutrition.
    • The difference between performance eating and long-term health.
    • Why we need to cook again — and how it made us human.
    • Practical, simple, and realistic steps to address nutrition.


    If you love this podcast, please drop us a rating and review, and share it with everyone you love.

    Join us for the CrossFit Show LIVE every Thursday at 10 a.m.

    Share Your Thoughts: Email us [podcasts@crossfit.com].
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    1 hr and 56 mins
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