The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast
Luke Smith
Show overview
The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 195 episodes. That works out to roughly 170 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 39 min and 1h 4m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Health & Fitness show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 30 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 53 episodes published. Published by Luke Smith.
From the publisher
Talking all things nutrition, fitness and mindset to help you optimize your life and create the best version of you.
Latest Episodes
View all 195 episodes195: My “Brick” review + what it’s reminded me about self control and behavior change
194: What therapy has taught me
193: Q&A - Does pure barre count as resistance training? Unplanned rest days, working out with a lower body injury, lettuce wraps, DEXA scans + more!!
192: Turning 31 + simplifying health, fitness, fatherhood & everything else
191: Zoë Schroeder - Imposter syndrome, confidence, perfectionism & lessons learned from building a business
190: Tom Hummel - Getting lean vs. getting strong, CrossFit, fueling for performance, embracing emotion, dealing with the scale + a message to your younger self
189: Tammy Lapco - How culture shapes our health & mindset, overcoming the victim mentality, finding strength and confidence in midlife
188: The very hungry caterpillar
187: Why it's so easy to overeat on weekends + what to do about it
186: Things I learned during my first year as a dad
185: Q&A - Creatine and water retention, cellulite, is your metabolism 'shot'?, diversifying fat sources, losing the last 5 lbs
184: Do s*** that's good for your soul, final cut update + some thoughts after traveling the past couple weeks
183: Dr. Adrian Chavez - Public health vs. individual health, MAHA, how politics influence health outcomes, America's healthcare + food system and what’s changed in the past year
182: Abby Langer - Unrealistic beauty standards, politics and health, 'skinny + thin' is in... peptides/supplements/procedures being sold on social media, challenging the anti-aging rhetoric, calling out misinformation online
181: Q&A - Tots vs sweet potato vs regular fries, fast food burgers, a meal I couldn't live without, my first/favorite concert I've been to, coffee, treats, best Doritos flavors + so much more!
180: Fat loss update, working through a plateau + making adjustments, addressing some common arguments made against tracking calories
179: Understanding trade-offs for fat loss + body recomposition and what I’ve sacrificed these past few months to get leaner
EGo check out my previous podcast (Episode 23: Making informed decisions) for a deeper dive into this topic. Just wanted to talk about how that's applied to my life recently + what sacrifices I've had to make to get/stay at a lower body fat percentage. Where to find me:IG: @lukesmithrdCheck out my website HEREFill out a 1:1 coaching application HERETIA for listening!!
178: The importance of routine bloodwork, breaking down common labs, nutrition & lifestyle interventions + reviewing my recent results
ETalking about something you've heard me discuss before on here + reinforcing the importance of getting routine bloodwork done. Topics discussed:What routine bloodwork actually tells us (and what it doesn’t)CRP and what inflammation markers can indicateLipid panel breakdown (HDL, LDL, triglycerides) + where ApoB fits in for cardiovascular riskVitamin D and its roles beyond bone healthVitamin B12: why it matters and key considerations for plant-based eatersTSH and a discussion around thyroid function and additional labs to checkHemoglobin A1c and long-term blood sugar controlComprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) + CBCTestosterone (total, free, SHBG) and why looking at all three gives better contextNutrition + lifestyle considerations for each+ so much more in-between. It's a longer episode but I know you'll be able to take a few things away from this one. Where to find me: IG: @lukesmithrdCheck out my website HEREFill out a 1:1 coaching application HERETIA for listening!!
177: What really drives those “out of control” eating moments?
EEver eaten something and immediately thought, “Wtf is wrong with me.. why can’t I control myself??” It’s a pretty loaded question and impossible to reduce it down to one podcast hah but let me tell you a client story from this past week that might hit home for you. It’s usually not about the food.. it’s about the moments that came before it and everything else going on around you. Just know you’re not broken + this kinda stuff happens more than you think. Where to find me: IG: @lukesmithrdCheck out my website HEREFill out a 1:1 Coaching Application HERETIA for listening!!
176: Q&A - Lower body presses, cottage cheese, double days, cava vs. chipotle, canned fish/products, chicken nuggets and processed food, walking pads + so much more
EA lot of questions over the past couple months on IG - tried to answer as many as I could today! Topics discussed:-Lower body presses, exercise swaps and programming considerations-My thoughts on cottage cheese for breakfast-Doing 2 workouts a day - pros/cons/considerations-Cava vs. Chipotle + some thoughts around fast casual dining -Benefits of canned fish, addressing concerns around salt, BPA and mercury -Chicken nuggets from Costco + some reminders about 'processed food'-Walking pads+ so many side tangents in-between. Ty to everyone who continues to ask q's as always. Where to find me: IG: @lukesmithrdCheck out my website HEREFill out a 1:1 Coaching Application HERETIA for listening!!