Choose Hard with Cody McBroom

New year, new goals… but most resolutions fail because they’re built on motivation instead of a real system.

In today’s episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, I walk you through the exact process I use with coaching clients to set goals for the new year in a way that creates real follow-through—not a “January sprint” that dies by February.

You’ll learn how to reflect on 2025 the right way, prioritize what actually matters, build a clear...

#89 - Dr. Sean Pastuch: Why 55 Million Americans Need Better Coaches (Not More Treatments)

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In this episode of Choose Hard, I sit down with Dr. Sean Pastuch, founder of Active Life RX, to unpack one of the biggest opportunities—and responsibilities—in the fitness and coaching industry: chronic musculoskeletal pain.

With over 55 million Americans living in chronic pain, Sean explains why this is no longer just a medical iss...

In this solo episode of Choose Hard, I reflect on the biggest lessons 2025 taught me—and the changes I’m making heading into 2026. We talk about why identity shifts create real transformation, why habits beat goals, and how journaling and self-reflection help you get clear on what needs to change.

I also break down why relationships are the true currency of life, how preparation protects you in hard seasons, and why avoiding difficu...

In this Part 2 crossover with Luka Hocevar of the Vigor Life Podcast, Cody and Luka go deep on real program design, client results, and what separates average trainers from true professionals.

They break down how elite coaches think about principles vs. methods, why wildly different programs can both work, and how to sequence training so clients actually progress instead of getting beat up. You’ll hear stories from decades in the tr...

In this solo episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom breaks down the 7 fat loss nutrition principles he teaches every online client — the same science-backed framework responsible for thousands of successful transformations through Tailored Coaching Method (used in this IG post, here).

At the core of fat loss is one unbreakable truth: energy balance rules everything. Cody explains why controlling calories isn’t about starvi...

In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with Andrew Coates (@andrewcoatesfitness) to tackle one of the most controversial debates in the fitness and health world: the clash between evidence-based science and ideologically driven messaging.

Cody and Andrew dive deep into the rise of “health at any size,” the growing divide between research and rhetoric, and why the fitness industry has become afraid to spea...

In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with Aram Grigorian—coach, educator, and the voice behind @4weeks2thebeach—to challenge the modern healthcare system and redefine what true health advocacy looks like.

Aram pulls no punches as he exposes the flaws in today’s reactive medical model and explains why personal responsibility and prevention must take center stage. Together, he and Cody discuss how brandin...

In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with Mike Stella, founder of Movement Underground—one of the most innovative pain and rehab facilities in New York.

Mike challenges mainstream beliefs around pain and breaks down why:

1️⃣ Pain doesn’t mean you’re broken.

2️⃣ Pain is information—not a stop sign.

3️⃣ Your mindset determines your recovery.

They explore how pain can become a motivator, how to connect daily h...

In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom breaks down the 12 most important training principles for writing effective online training programs that actually deliver results.

Drawing from 15 years of experience coaching thousands of clients, Cody shares the exact systems and methods that separate average programs from world-class ones. You’ll learn how to build training plans that balance science, structure, and sustai...

In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with Dr. Grant Elliott, founder of Rehab Fix, to uncover the truth about back pain, sciatica, and what it really takes to heal—without surgery or medication.

Dr. Grant shares his personal story with back pain and how it led him to challenge the broken “quick-fix” medical model. Together, they dive into the research behind why 97% of people with lumbar disc herniation...

In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom reconnects with his first and most influential mentor, Luka Hocevar, to explore what it really takes to build a lasting career—and life—in fitness and leadership.

Luka shares lessons from decades as a coach, gym owner, and entrepreneur, revealing the timeless principles that separate great coaches from the rest. Together, they dive into the realities of mentorship, the evoluti...

In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with Dr. Katie Dabrowski, Physical Therapist and Strength Coach from Old Bull Athletics, to break down one of the biggest misconceptions in fitness and rehab: that physical therapy and strength training should be separate.

Together, they discuss how bridging the gap between rehab and performance can help you go from pain to powerful, why the best “rehab” often looks ...

In this special episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, I celebrate 8 years of running Tailored Coaching Method and reflect on my 15-year journey in the fitness and coaching industry. From my very first days as a personal trainer, to building a business that’s impacted thousands of lives worldwide, I share the lessons, failures, pivots, and wins that shaped my career.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to grow from a young tra...

In this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom and Tailored Coaching Method’s Coach Kyle team up for another listener Q&A, tackling some of the most common (and controversial) questions in fitness and nutrition. From programming strongman-style training like farmer’s carries and sandbag work, to breaking down whether weight loss goals should focus on total weight or body fat percentage, this conversation delivers both...

In this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with Andy McCloy, owner of BCI in Alabama and a respected leader in the strength and conditioning world. Andy has been building a successful gym for decades, and in this conversation he shares what separates world-class gyms and coaches from those that fail within a few years.

Cody and Andy dive into the core principles of long-term business success, the importance o...

In this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom shares the 5 mindset shifts that have accelerated his personal and professional growth over the past two years.

From reframing comparison, to separating advice from opinions, to realizing that nothing is truly “intuitive” but instead requires intentional action—these shifts have created more clarity, productivity, and fulfillment in every area of life.

Cody unpacks each lesson ...

In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with Garrett Unclebach—former Navy SEAL turned leadership coach—to talk about purpose, identity, and the principles that create lasting success.

Garrett shares his powerful journey from the intensity of special operations to guiding others in personal development and culture-building. He unpacks how vision, values, and beliefs shape identity, why discipline without p...

In this special episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom teams up with Coach Kyle for a wide-ranging, unfiltered Q&A session covering fitness, mindset, and the hard lessons learned along the way.

Together, they tackle:

- Their own current “Choose Hard” battles and the paradigm shift shaping their mindsets

- The one book everyone should read for personal growth

- A childhood lesson that shaped their success (and why today’s ...

In this raw and vulnerable episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with Nick Love, Head Trainer at Tailored Coaching Method and the coach behind Cody’s own training programs. For the first time, Cody opens up about the personal health struggles he’s faced over the last 6–12 months—including injuries, sleep issues, caffeine dependence, and fatigue—and how they’ve impacted his performance, health, and mindset.

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