Ep 74: Under-Fuelled, Overwhelmed & Misled - The Silent Nutrition Crisis Breaking Modern Humans
The Art of Performance Podcast
Release Date: 11/28/2025
Ep 74: Under-Fuelled, Overwhelmed & Misled - The Silent Nutrition Crisis Breaking Modern Humans
The Art of Performance Podcast
In this episode Dean and Acos rip apart one of the biggest and most damaging myths in modern health and performance... The belief that people are overeating! Most high performers, tactical & hybrid athletes and everyday humans are actually chronically under fuelled because modern life has created the perfect storm of: The Under-Eating Paradox Stress, caffeine intake, dopamine addiction, poor sleep and chaotic schedules blunting hunger signals, suppressing appetite and literally tricking people into believing they “don’t need much food” The Death of Satiety Hyper-processed food, poor...
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Ep 73: Placebo Power - Why Your Mind Is the Strongest Supplement You’ll Ever Take
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In this episode, Dean and Acos unpack one of the most fascinating — and misunderstood - forces in human performance: the placebo effect. From fake supplements that still trigger weight loss to rituals that enhance focus, pain tolerance, and recovery, the science is clear - your beliefs change your biology. We break down the new research on open-label placebos (where people know they’re taking something fake but still get results), how belief alters RPE, HRV, digestion, and sleep and why coaches must learn to remove bullshit without removing belief. No magic pills. No pseudoscience. Just...
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Ep 72: Ultra-Processed Foods, Fear Marketing and the Real Science Behind Joe Wicks Killer Bar
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Joe Wicks says his new “Killer Protein Bar” proves how dangerous ultra-processed foods really are. The media says it’s a wake-up call. We say it’s an epic opportunity to discuss the real issue in fear marketing dressed up as health education. In this episode, Dean and Acos cut through the hysteria to expose what’s really going on: • The truth about ultra-processed foods and what the science actually shows • Why blaming a single protein bar misses the entire systemic picture • How the fitness industry weaponises fear for clicks, clout and cash • The hidden ingredients Joe...
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Ep 71: Why You'll NEVER Lift The Same As Everyone Else
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Not all Lifts are created equal and neither are you. In this episode we break down why your lever lengths, hip structure, and joint mechanics decide how you move under the bar. Forget copy and paste form cues and Instagram ‘perfect’ squats this is about biomechanics, not bad form. We’ll cover: Why bone length and torso ratios change mechanics Anthropometry How hip morphology and tendon moment arms put hard limits on range of motion A coach’s framework to individualise big lifts without wrecking joints Backed by research, stripped of shite and made relatable for athletes and...
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Ep 70: Mega-Dosing Creatine - Science, Scam or Shitshow?
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Creatine works...it’s the most researched supplement in sport, proven to boost strength, power, recovery and even brain health. But somewhere along the way, people started asking: if 5 grams a day works… what about 20? 30? 50? That’s where mega-dosing was born. In this episode, I break down: The truth about muscle saturation and why more isn’t better Where the “mega-dose” idea came from (and how supplement companies spun it) The side effects and wasted money nobody talks about What the latest 2024-2025 research actually shows Exactly how much creatine you need to...
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Ep 69: The Actual Stages of Change - Why Habit Stacking Isn’t Enough
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You’ve heard of Atomic Habits. You’ve probably tried to build a morning routine, stack habits or optimise your environment. But if those strategies haven’t stuck - this episode explains why. In this episode we break down the Transtheoretical Model of Behaviour Change - a proven, six-stage framework that goes beyond surface-level habit advice. Whether you’re a coach helping others change or someone trying to finally stay consistent with your own training, nutrition or lifestyle this is the episode that reveals what actually drives real, long-term change. You’ll learn: Why habit-only...
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Ep 68: Red Light Therapy - Science, Snake Oil or Secret Weapon?
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You’ve seen the glowing panels. Heard the claims: faster recovery, better skin, boosted testosterone. But does red light therapy actually do anything for athletes? In this episode, we strip away the biohacking hype and get to the evidence. We’ll break down how red light works, what it actually helps with, and how to use it from beginner to elite levels - without wasting your money or falling for Instagram pseudoscience. 👉🏻 For lifters, hybrid athletes, and everyday performers chasing smarter recovery
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Ep 67: Fasting, Hormones & Hype - What A BRAND NEW 8 Day Study Revealed!
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In this episode of The Art of Performance Podcast we’re diving into the latest science behind extended fasting protocols... Specifically an 8-day water-only fast and its impact on hormones, metabolism and performance. We break down: The new data: cortisol, testosterone, insulin, growth hormone What happens to your muscle mass, endurance and strength during multi-day fasts Why some athletes are experimenting with prolonged fasts at 48 & 72 hour interventions (and whether they should be) Our take on whether this is biohacking gold or total bullshit If you’ve ever considered...
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Ep 66: Concurrent Training - Can You Really Get Strong & Fit at the Same Time?
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Can you train like an athlete in the weight room and build an engine that is unrivalled in any setting? In this episode we’re tackling Concurrent Periodisation! Training strength, power and endurance simultaneously without compromising progress. We unpack: The truth behind the Interference Effect (and why it's outdated) High/Low stimulus training days: Charlie Francis’ model meets modern hybrid coaching Research backed strategies to balance intensity, fatigue and adaptation Real nworld weekly templates for HYROX athletes, tactical populations and hybrid competitors Backed by...
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Ep 65: Conjugate Periodisation For The Modern Athlete - From Soviet Science to Hybrid Performance
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In this episode of The Art of Performance Podcast, we go deep on Conjugate Periodisation! One of the most bastardised systems in the fitness industry. Born in Soviet sport science and weaponised by Westside Barbell, the conjugate method trains multiple performance qualities simultaneously... Strength, Speed, Hypertrophy and Power. We break down: What conjugate really is (beyond bands and box squats) The Max Effort, Dynamic Effort and Repetition Methods Why movement rotation and concurrent traits are its superpower Who it works for (and who it doesn’t) How to apply it to hybrid...
info_outlineIn this episode Dean and Acos rip apart one of the biggest and most damaging myths in modern health and performance...
The belief that people are overeating!
Most high performers, tactical & hybrid athletes and everyday humans are actually chronically under fuelled because modern life has created the perfect storm of:
- The Under-Eating Paradox
Stress, caffeine intake, dopamine addiction, poor sleep and chaotic schedules blunting hunger signals, suppressing appetite and literally tricking people into believing they “don’t need much food” - The Death of Satiety
Hyper-processed food, poor meal structure, speed eating culture, digital overstimulation and disrupted gut–brain signalling have destroyed our ability to feel full, satisfied and substantially fuelled - Nutrition Fatigue
People don’t fail because of willpower. They fail because the decision load of modern life has become unbearable. Too much choice. Too much noise. Zero routine. No defaults. No system.
This episode is a deep dive into the physiology, the behavioural psychology and the social realities behind why modern humans struggle with nutrition and why it has doesn't have as much to do with fads, trends or dietary tribes as many think.
You’ll learn:
- Why “not feeling hungry in the morning” is a red flag
- How stress and caffeine quietly shut down appetite
- Why everyday athletes under-eat more than sedentary people
- How hyper-palatable food hijacks reward circuitry
- Why satiety signals lag behind eating speed
- How decision fatigue destroys consistency
- The real reason you snack at night
- Why structure beats motivation in every environment
- And what a reliable, athlete-ready nutrition system actually looks like
This is not another surface-level nutrition chat.
This is proper, evidence-based human performance coaching.
If you train hard, think you’re eating “enough” or feel like you underperform despite putting the work in this episode is about to give you answers you won’t hear anywhere else.