Cut The Crap With Beth And Matt
Episodes
225 - Getting Through The Holidays
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are here. Many people are simply trying to get by without losing their cool right now - and that's ok!This week we have an open discu...
224 - The Ultra Marathon Episode
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We can do hard things! Over the past few months, Beth and Matt have been talking about Matt's 50k training - and now the hard work has paid off as...
223 - Can We Talk About People's Bodies?
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
**Warning** This episode contains talk about mental health, eating disorders, and body image.**Hey Nerdles! There has been a huge fuss lately about a ...
222 - 'Tis The Season Of Pivoting
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
'Tis the season! The holiday season is in full effect, with Thanksgiving being less a week away (for our American friends). This week we talk abou...
221 - The Holidays Are Here. Don't Freak Out!
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year again - the holidays are upon us! Are you surprised? Well, you shouldn't be - they happy every year at the same time! T...
220 - Everything Doesn't Need To Be A Diet
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday Nerdles! This week we talk about dietizing everything in your life - from your morning coffee and protein shake, to low fat & low cal...
219 - Is Your Sleep Hygiene Holding You Back?
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you get a good nights sleep? Sleep is a foundational part of our health and fitness - how our sleep goes, so often goes our health. This week, we s...
218 - 10k Steps A Day Isn't Enough (If That's All You're Doing)
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
10k Steps. Often see as the gold standard for weight loss and fitness goals, but there's a caveat: Where your steps come from, matters. Many peopl...
217 - Is Peanut Butter A Protein Source?
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Nerdles! Welcome back! This week, Team Nerdle talks strength training - more specifically, how Beth and Matt are both progressing with their str...
216 - Fitness Doesn’t Have a Look (and Why Body Shaming Needs to Go Away)
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your body doesn’t have to look a certain way to be fit. In this episode, Matt and Beth call out body shaming in fitness culture and discuss how fitn...
215 - Cardio Mistakes To Avoid
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! This week we are continuing our conversation from last week's episode about strength training mistakes - we're talking cardio!...
214 - Strength Training Mistakes To Avoid
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whatsup Nerdles! This week we had a great conversation full of solid information. We caught up with Beth and her reverse diet, Matt and his 50k traini...
213 - Stop Letting Fitness Limit Your Life
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peanut butter isn’t protein, “fitness to say yes” is the goal, and post-goal blues are real! This week we unpack why awareness beats labels, how...
212- How To Get Rid Of 'Meno Belly'
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meno belly. Cortisol face. These are terms used to target menopausal women by influencers and grifters online. Not only are they completely bogus term...
211 - Ozempic for Everyone? The Problem With Targeting Young Women
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are being marketed everywhere - but who’s really being targeted and who's benefitting? Today, we’re ...
210 - How To Get Started With Hiking
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We did it! Last week, we hiked Mount Katahdin and in this week's episode we're recapping our grueling hike up this majestic mountain. We talk about do...
209 - Q&A: Hiking, Breakfast, Toned Arms & Coaching Truths
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re live from Maine, celebrating Beth’s 10 years of sobriety with a week of hiking, including the infamous Mount Katahdin. Joined by Amy Rudolph...
208 - The Brain’s Comfort Scripts & How to Beat Them
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever notice how your brain gets real creative when it’s trying to talk you out of doing something hard? Today, we get real about two big hurdles in ...
207 - Why Simple Isn't Easy (And Why You Keep Getting In Your Own Way)
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we tackle one of the most misunderstood truths in health and fitness: just because something is simple, doesn’t mean it’s ea...
206 - Your Kids Are Watching: Body Image, Motherhood & the BS We Carry With Nathalia Melo
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and revealing episode, we sit down with IFBB Bikini Olympia champion Nathalia Melo, who takes us behind the curtain of bodybuilding, body ...
205 - The Boring Basics That Actually Work for Fat Loss
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fat loss - when done right, it's boring! That's exactly what we're talking about this week - the boring basics from fat loss plateaus to pizza trade-o...
204: Women, Muscle, and Metabolism: Cutting Through The Myths With Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re cutting through the noise with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple - exercise physiologist, researcher, and straight-up myth-buster when it comes ...
203 - The GLP-1 Grift: When Wellness Meets Commission
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Microdosing. Discount codes. Diet culture rebranded as self-care.In this episode, we unpack the latest "wellness" trend flooding your feed: microdosin...
202 - Repairing Your Metabolism in Menopause
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whatsup, ya Nerdles! Are your maintenance calories frustratingly low, even though you're doing everything “right”? Maybe you're feeling li...
201 - Weight Loss, Hormones, and the Truth About GLP-1s with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whatsup!! This week we are excited to sit down with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky; a board-certified obesity specialist, family physician, and meme legend know...
200 Reasons To Keep F*cking Going (Even When It's Hard AF)
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
200 Episodes!! Can you believe it?! This week we have a fun episode planned. After quickly catching up with each other, we spend some time reflecting ...
199 - Answering Your Fat Loss & Fitness Questions!
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whatsup, ya Nerdles! This week we are BACK with a listener favorite - we're answering your questions!! Amongst the topics discussed are modifying ...
198 - Consistency & Tracking Mistakes To Avoid
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you frustrated with your lack of fat loss results? We hear you. We see you. In this episode, we discuss the important of consistency, patience, an...
197 - Pivoting With Change
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Change in life is inevitable. Because change is inevitable, the skill of pivoting is also crucial! Change isn't limited to just changing our habit...
196 - You Aren't Broken! With Renee Bellinger
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been made to feel like your body is broken and you need to be fixed? Unfortunately, women have been told they aren't enough their entire ...
195 - Are You Busy Or Are you Bullsh*tting?
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you too busy to take care of your health? We've all fallen into this trap of claiming we're too busy to do exercise or cook a nutritious m...
194 - Be Strong, Not Skinny
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever said "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels"? If you were around in the 80's and 90's, you likely either said this or...
193 - Maintenance Is Where The Magic Happens
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maintenance. A daunting word, but a necessary phase in your weight loss journey, and one that you should be spending the majority of your time in. But...
192 - CTC Classic: Why You Should Track Your Calories (With Mike Doehla)
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Nerdles! This week we are playing one of our listener favorite episodes about the importance of tracking calories for your fat loss goals. Origina...
191 - Be Honest With Yourself
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you being honest with yourself? This is a question that can make us uncomfortable. Is it because in one way or another, we know there are some thi...
190 - Practice What You Preach
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whatsup ya Nerdles! This week we do a deep dive into Beth's recent mini cut. Beth shares with us her struggles during this time, why she was doing wha...
189 - Mind Your Own Body!
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the best way to talk to someone about their body? What about your child's body? This week discussing why its important to let children'...
188 - Stop Playing The Comparison Game
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comparison is the thief of joy. So why do we constantly play the comparison game? Whether we are comparing ourselves to others or previous versions of...
187 - Fat Loss And Fitness While Traveling - Here's How You Do It!
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
And that's a wrap! This past weekend, we hosted our 3rd annual Florida Meet N' Greet at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary in Titusville, Florida! Tha...
186 - Answering Your Health & Fitness Questions!
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whatsup!! This week we're back with a listener favorite (ours, too!) - Q&A! Amongst the questions: - What should someone be doing for nutritio...
185 - What The Menopause?! With Dr. Allan Bacon
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Menoinfluencers. Social media is full of "menopause influencers", and they all have the magic solution, product, or supplement to fix menopause. This ...
184 - Why You Should Seek Inconvenience
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We spend much of our time doing things the convenient way - but at what cost to our health? This week, we're talking about why it's important for you ...
183 - F*ck Cancer! With Dr. Joe Zundell
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whatsup! This week we're pumped to talk with Dr. Joe Zundell, PhD. Joe is a former educated turned cancer researcher who is passionate about educa...
182 - Ranting About Your Health
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're doing a bit of ranting as there's a few things we need to get off of our chests that have been bothering us lately! We're ranting ab...
181 - Mount Kilimanjaro: One Team, One Dream
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mount Kilimanjaro. The largest free standing mountain in the world. One of the Seven Summits. The Roof of Africa. This week, Beth is interviewing Matt...
180 - CTC Classics: The No BS Protein Guide
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey yall! This week, with Matt climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, there we are replaying one of our of most popular episodes ever, our No BS Protein Guide! ...
179 - Are You Really Addicted To Food? With Chris McMahon
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Food addiction. This is one thing we hear as coaches and all across social media - that you're addicted to food. This week we are joined by our fr...
178 - Your Mental Health Matters
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey yall! This week we are joined by our good friend, Ryan Kassim. Ryan has been on Cut The Crap a few times now, and this time he joins us as we talk...
177 - CTC Classics: The Hard Truth About Alcohol
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whatsup! Welcome back to our new special segment, Cut The Crap Classics! This week we discuss episode 137 - The Hard Truth About Alcohol With Danny Ma...
176 - Alcohol & Accountability
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all have an alcohol story. This week, the story being told about alcohol is a little different than ones that have been told in the past. The U.S....
175 - New Year, Same F*cking Habits
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New year, new you? How about new year, same you! This week we are discussing new years resolutions and more importantly, foundational healthy habits t...
174 - Self Care Isn't Selfish
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Out with the old, in with the new! This is our last episode of 2024 and while we are closing the door on 2024 and are looking ahead to 2025, this time...
173 - Kicking Ass Through The Holidays
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are upon us! This week we're catching up and talking about our fitness goals for next year and what we're doing now to stay on track thro...
172 - CTC Classics: What's The F*cking Deal With 10k Steps?!
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! Welcome to the first episode of our new special segment, Cut The Crap classics! This week we discuss episode 131 - What's The F*cking De...
171 - The Fat Loss Bible Pt. 2
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back for part 2 of our 'Fat Loss Bible' talks! This week, after a brief catch up and goal setting discussion, we dive into the some of the mos...
170 - Answering Your Health & Fitness Questions!
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're back with a listener favorite - we're answering your questions! This is always a fun episode and this week are diving into a strength ...
169 - How To Navigate The Holidays
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving! With Thanksgiving kicking off the holiday season, we are entering a season of life where we are busier than normal, more stressed,...
168 - Make America Science Again With Dr. Jessica Knurick
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seed oils. Chemicals. Processed Food. Make America Health Again. There is a lot of noise out there across social media and the entire country about th...
167 - Have Your Bread And Eat It Too! With Julie Lincoln
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you have your bread and eat it too?! Of course! This week we are joined by Julie Lincoln, who created the Doh Joy bread that we personally love! I...
166 - Lifting The Trauma
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trauma. Everyone has experienced trauma of varying degrees in their life and everyone responds to trauma differently. This week, we are joined by Sara...
165 - The Fat Loss Bible Pt. 1
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fat loss! We've talked about it many times on our podcast, and with this episode, we are giving you everything you need to get started on your fat los...
164 - Calorie Counting Vs Mindful Eating: Why Not Both?!
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is calorie tracking a diet? That's the question debated by Beth, Matt, and Coach Mel! Coach Mel join's us from Matt's team and is a Mindful Eati...
163 - Quit Playing The F*cking Victim
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a victim mentality or survivor mentality? The main difference between a victim mentality and a survivor mentality is that a victim ment...
162 -Mind Your Own Plate
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The food police! We all know one. Hell, we were all that person at one point. This week, we discuss the impact that judging others food choices can ha...
161 - Create A Life You Don't Have To Escape From
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whatsup friends!! This week we are catching up and getting into some heavy conversations about life! Traveling and eating out is so prevalent in today...
160 - Flexing Your Mental Muscle
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mental toughness! This week we are exploring a couple of key themes lately: mental toughness, taking initiative, and sustainable weight loss. So often...
159 - Future You Will Thank You
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When is the last time you ran, jumped, or had fun just playing around like a kid? These are things we so often stop doing as adults and they can have ...
158 - Processed Food And Childhood Obesity, Oh My!
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Offer solutions, not problems! This week, after catching up with each others personal lives, we get a bit deep and have a conversation about the real ...
157 - Give Yourself Some F*cking Grace
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whatsup!! This week we're back with a new 1:1 episode! We catch up with each other's lives and fitness progress lately before diving into some...
156 - How To Get Back On Track With Your Health Goals! (CTC Selects)
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's Cut The Crap! This week we are replaying one of our favorite episodes about getting back on track when life is crazy! With summer coming to ...
155 - Be F*cking Resilient!
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you resilient like a tree or do you crumble like a piece of paper? This week we're talking resiliency and what it means. We do some ranting an...
154 - Reduce Your Cravings And Gain F*cking Control! With Laura Cavallo (CTC Selects)
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! We're back with another CTC Selects episode! We have been hearing a lot of you struggling with controlling your cravings lately so w...
153 - Dieting Your Way To Poor Health With Jessy Baron
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Health doesn't have a f*cking look! This week we are diving into the world of dieting, disordered eating, and health stigmas associated with the w...
152 - Recovery Is F*cking Possible! With Michael Chernow
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recovery is possible! With this being Beth's month of sobriety, it's a great time for us to talk with Michael Chernow! As of today, Michael is...
151 - Be F*cking Consistent
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and this week we're talking about the big C - Consistency! Consistency is something we talk about a lot, but this week, we're p...
150 - Being True To You: From Sobriety To Marathoner With Luc Zoratto
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 150!! Wow! What better way to celebrate 150 episodes than by chatting with our friend Luc Zoratto! Luc is a sober warrior, father, and runner ...
149 - Avoid These F*cking Fat Loss Mistakes!
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whatsup everyone! This week we had some FIRE conversations! A big topic was fat loss mistakes you may be making. We got to this topic by discussing Ma...
148 - Answering Your F*cking Questions
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 4th of July! This week we are back with a listener favorite (and one of ours, too!): You ask us questions and we answer them! Lots of great que...
147 - Bippity Boppity Boopin' All Over The PNW!
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whatsup! We're back from our Oregon Meet N Greet that took place June 22nd at Cape Lookout and this we're recapping our trip! Topics discussed...
146 - CTC Selects: Building Healthy F*cking Habits
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are playing a Cut The Crap Select episode: Episode 78 With Heather Kirwan! This has proven to be a listener favorite and we can all use a...
145 - When Life Gives You Lemons - Pivot, B*tch!
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pivot, b*tch! That's Beth and Matt's favorite word lately and much of the conversation today is about building a sustainable lifestyle that al...
144 - It's Not About The F*cking Food
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whatsup! We're back with a new one on one talk and we're coming in hot! We do a quick catch up then move onto Matt's new favorite thing: r...
143 - Losing 350 lbs: Deal With Your F*cking Emotions With Richard Eaton
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Weight loss surgery is a polarizing topic. This week we are joined by friend of the show, Richard Eaton! Richard has lost 350 lbs and has undergone ba...
142 - Health & Wellness BS And Red Flags With Dr. Allan Bacon
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week diving deep into the world of myths and misinformation! We are joined by Dr. Allan Bacon for a lively conversation on misinformation and how...
141 - Loving The F*ck Out Of Your Body (And Menopause) With Annie Ellis
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are welcoming Annie Ellis back to the show! Annie joined us for episode 136, where we talked all things menopause and mindset! This week ...
140 - Stop Being F*cking Gullible
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cortisol face. Water doesn't have hydrogen. Walking isn't exercise. Fiber is a myth. These are all things influencers on the internet have bee...
139 - Second Chances And Breaking Stigmas With Joseph Sheehey
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stigmas. Everyone has experienced stigmas in some way or another in their life. That's exactly what we're talking about this week with Joseph Sheehey,...
138 - Taking Intentional Action With Garrett Query
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whatsup!! We're back with another interview! We are joined by friend and fellow fitness coach, Garrett Query. Garrett has an inspiring story which inc...
137 - The Hard Truth About Alcohol With Danny Matranga
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alcohol. A polarizing word in itself. Everyone has an alcohol related story, even if you've never personally drank. This week we are talking with ...
136 - The Menopause Mindset With Annie Ellis
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday! We're back with another guest, this week we are chatting with Annie Ellis! Annie is a Menopause Nutrition & Relationship w/ Food...
135 - What In The F*cking OatZempic?!
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're BACK and this week we recorded an in-person episode after hosting our Meet N Greet in Sanford, FL! Shoutout to our partner, Cured Nutrition,...
134 - What In The F*cking ADHD SQUIRREL? With Dr. Joshua Smith
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week you are in for a doozy. We welcome back a good friend of the show, Dr. Josh Smith! We dive into the world of ADHD as Beth, Matt, and Josh sh...
133 - What In The High School Health?! With Jimmy Hallinan
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with a new episode and we are joined by friend of the show, Jimmy Hallinan! Jimmy is a High School Teacher and Online Coach. We dive into ...
132 - CTC Selects: What The Gut Health?! With Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro, CHC
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whatsup everyone!! This week we are playing a Cut The Crap Select episode featuring Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro. We have been hearing a lot about gut health...
131 - What's The F*cking Deal With 10k Steps?!
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whatsup! This week we're kicking things off by talking about Beth's upcoming speaking engagement at Real Coaches Summit in Las Vegas! The conv...
130 - Answering Your F*cking Questions
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're back with a favorite segment of ours (and yours, too!): We're answering your questions! Questions are from Instagram and our P...
129 - Ozempic, Fiber, Strength Training - Oh My!
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're coming in hot! This week we are discussing some recent research and case studies involving Ozempic and muscle loss - there has been some new...
128 - Self-Care Made Simple
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're catching up with Beth and Matt's personal lives and discuss the 30 day health challenges that both Beth and Matt's teams r...
127 - Staying Consistent In The Midst Of..Life!
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're catching up with Beth and Matt after a whirlwind of a January (We're sure you'll agree with that, too). The topic quickly ...
126: CTC Selects - Flexible Dieting As F*ck With Alan Aragon
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes with our Cut The Crap Selects series! CTC Selects are an opportunity for us to revisit some of...