Biceps After Babies Radio
Being a mom is tough, but it doesn't have to mean your fittest days are behind you. And even if you aren't a mom, you can join host Amber Brueseke, founder of Biceps After Babies, each week as she brings you fitness tips, nutrition strategies, mindset hacks, and real-life tangible takeaways that can help YOU take the guesswork out of healthy eating and exercise. This podcast includes episodes covering weight loss, wellness, workouts, exercise, weight lifting, fat loss, counting macros, healthy living, mindset, mom fitness, and health advice. For daily fitness tips, inspiration, and free resources: INSTAGRAM: @biceps.after.babies FACEBOOK" "Biceps After Babies Ladies" SHOW NOTES: www.bicepsafterbabies.com/podcast
Episodes
We’re wrapping up our final “Best of 2025” episode with a powerful replay from Episode 269, a Live Coaching session from inside MACROS 101. One of the reasons I’m such a believer in coaching is that it helps bridge the gap between knowledge and implementation. And often, hearing someone else get coached can spark breakthroughs you didn’t know you needed. In this episode, Elise opens up about her fear of both success a...
Today’s “Best of 2025” episode takes us back to a listener favorite from Episode 261, perfect timing with Christmas just around the corner. Holiday parties, vacations, and festive foods can make macro tracking feel messy or downright impossible. So what do you do when you can’t track accurately? In this episode, I break down the most common mistakes people make when logging food, how to use macro counting as a tool (n...
Today’s “Best of 2025” takes us back to Episode 313 with the incredible Dr. Stacy Sims, a renowned Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist. In this conversation, we dive into how women should approach training and nutrition, and why much of the existing research, historically centered on men, falls short for women. Dr. Sims breaks down what women truly need to fuel, including pre- and post-workout strategies, op...
In this next “Best of 2025” series, I’m bringing back a popular episode featuring my amazing husband, Dr. Taylor Brueseke. Together, we break down Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro to clear up common misconceptions. Dr. Brueseke explains how these medications work, what they’re intended for, and the potential side effects, while I share my personal experience to give you a real-life perspective on using them. Whether you’...
It’s December, which means the return of our annual “Best Of” series, where some of the most impactful throwback episodes are packed with timeless insights to support your journey. These episodes are true gems, and revisiting powerful concepts is often exactly what helps them finally click.
To kick off our first “Best of 2025” episode, we’re revisiting Episode 354 with Coach Sarah, where we dive into a struggle so many...
This episode is a special replay from my interview on Beyond The Bikini Radio with my friend Nicole Ferrier, an online fitness coach and certified personal trainer, who asked some truly thoughtful questions that led to a conversation I knew many of you would want to hear. We delve into the real-life nuances of pursuing fitness goals as a mom, exploring the balancing act between caring for your family and making space ...
In this episode, I’m celebrating my seventh CrossFit anniversary by sharing the biggest lessons I’ve learned inside and outside the gym. Whether you love CrossFit or want nothing to do with it, these takeaways aren’t about the workouts themselves. They’re about growth, resilience, self-trust, and the surprising ways training can shape every area of your life. My goal is to provide you with the shortcuts I wish I had, ...
In this episode, I’m shaking things up with a fun Ask Me Anything all about lifting! I pulled your best questions from Instagram, especially the ones that deserve more than a quick answer, where we’re diving into both the basics and the deeper nuances of strength training. Whether you’re just starting out or have been lifting for years, you’ll walk away with insights to help you train smarter and with more confidence....
Today’s episode is a special replay of an interview I did with my friend Monica Packer for her More for Moms Summit, a space designed to help moms fill their own cups again. Monica asked such powerful questions that I knew I had to share our conversation here on the podcast. We go beyond surface-level fitness talk to dig into what actually makes your workouts effective: how to lift with purpose, apply progressive over...
In this special episode, I sit down with my daughter Kate to reflect on her growth since her first time on the podcast at age 12. Now that she’s 18, Kate opens up about building confidence through cheer, strength training, and embracing her vegetarian lifestyle, as well as navigating the exciting and sometimes overwhelming transition into college life. We also dive into parenting lessons I’ve learned along the way, li...
In this episode, I’m sharing a Live Coaching session from inside MACROS 101 with Lauren, who caught herself reaching for dessert while thinking, “You’re not hungry for this.” We unpacked that familiar tug-of-war between the part that wants the cookie and the part that says you shouldn’t. But what if there’s another path forward? Listen in as I coach Lauren on making choices from a place of wholeness, and why food feel...
This is part 2 of my conversation with my friend and a Certified High-Performance Coach, Brad Bizjack. In this episode, we get tactical, wherein Brad shares powerful ways to shift your emotional state in the moment (and no, it’s not just “think positive”). We also dive into one of the biggest mindset hurdles: truly believing change is possible, not just in theory, but deep down. If you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, ...
I’m excited to welcome back on the podcast my good friend Brad Bizjack, a Certified High-Performance Coach and my own Mindset Coach. This is part 1 of our conversation where we dive into what the inner critic really is, why it shows up, and how to work with it rather than against it. Listen in today, then join us next week for part 2!
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In this episode, we’re uncovering a blind spot that keeps so many women stuck: the “everyone else first” trap. Putting your needs at the bottom of the list may feel selfless, but it’s likely costing you far more than you realize: your energy, your progress, and even your confidence. I’ll walk you through why this pattern is so common, how to recognize when it’s happening, and most importantly, how to shift from guilt ...
In this episode, we’re tackling one of the most common fat loss questions: how much hunger is normal during a cut and how much is too much? I’ll break down what level of hunger you can expect, when it becomes a red flag, and how to know if you’re pushing your body too far. If you’ve ever wondered where that line is, this episode will give you the clarity you need. Let's dive in!
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Here’s another Live Coaching Call with Kayla, where we uncover the real reason so many women struggle: to stay consistent. It’s not the lack of time, kids, or even knowing what to do. It all comes down to self-integrity: the ability to trust yourself to follow through. If you’re tired of starting and stopping, making promises you don’t keep, and feeling stuck in the same cycle, this episode will show you how to rebuil...
In this episode, I’m joined by Lillie Biesinger, aka Lillie Eats and Tells, whose journey into macro counting began with a body issue and turned into a thriving business helping women eat beautiful, satisfying meals while hitting their goals. We talk about how her unique, veggie-packed, volume-eating approach stands out in a world of protein pop-tarts and "healthified" junk food. If you’ve ever thought macro...
If you’re overwhelmed by conflicting advice, tired of trying diets that don’t stick, or unsure where to start with your weight loss journey, this episode is for you. I’m cutting through the noise to give you simple, clear steps to finally get moving toward your goals, without the confusion or overwhelm. We’ll talk about the biggest mindset trap that keeps many women stuck: “fence sitting”, and why holding back may be ...
If you’ve ever been caught in the cycle of starting strong, losing motivation, and telling yourself you’ll “start fresh on Monday,” you’re definitely not alone. In this episode, I’m unpacking the common loop of motivation, burnout, and starting over, and how to break free from it for good. The problem usually isn’t knowing what to do; it’s staying consistent. If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and final...
In this episode, I’m joined by Jackie Kirschen, a Weight Loss Coach & Mindful Eating Dietitian, who shares her powerful story of losing over 65 pounds, overcoming binge eating, and healing her relationship with food, without being tied to a food scale. We dive into how to bridge the gap between macro counting and mindful eating so you can maintain your progress without tracking forever. Whether you’re a die-hard t...
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