Choose Hard with Cody McBroom
Unfiltered Conversations That Provide Unbreakable Strategies & Create Undeniable Results • Helping You Build Your Body & Develop Your Mind. The Host, Cody McBroom, is a Father, Husband, Speaker, Online-Coach, and The Founder/CEO of Tailored Coaching Method, a Multi 7-Figure Online Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Company Who Has Helped THOUSANDS of Individuals Around The Globe Lose Fat, Build Muscle, and Transform Their Minds.
Episodes

Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Think you need to cut carbs to lose fat? Think again. In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom debunks the biggest myths about carbs and fat loss, breaking down why a high-carb diet might actually be the better approach for shedding body fat.
Backed by research, Cody shares five powerful reasons why carbs can help you get leaner, including:
✅ Building more muscle for a higher metabolism
✅ Boosting strength and performance in the gym
✅ Why dietary fat is stored more easily as body fat than carbs
✅ Increased flexibility in your diet for long-term success
✅ How carbs help manage stress and regulate cortisol
If you’ve been afraid of eating carbs while trying to lose weight, this episode will change the way you see nutrition forever. Tune in and learn how to make carbs work for you, not against you!
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Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
In this episode, Choose Hard Host Cody McBroom interviews Rachel Kreider, the Vice President of Product Innovation and Science at GNC. They discuss Rachel's journey to becoming a Registered Dietitian and then into her current role as the head of Product Innovation and Science. Then the conversation leaps from topic to topic, touching on powerful points that every listener is going to want to hear about the supplement world!
From the process of product creation in the GNC laboratory and accepting or denying products from other brands requesting to hit their shelves, to the importance of quality control and regulation in the supplement industry as a whole, and to the long and detailed process of making a great supplement product great... Rachel shares insights that any consumer of supplements would benefit from learning, so that they can make better and more informed decisions when purchasing products!
You can learn more from Rachel and everything GNC has to offer, at the links below:
GNC's instagram
Rachel’s Linkedin
GNC's YouTube
GNC’s Free Blog
GNC’s Supplement Store
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:15) Introduction to Rachel and GNC
(09:25) The Process of Product Innovation at GNC
(17:13) Quality Control and Regulation in Supplements
(23:24) The Timeline of Product Development
(29:35) Market Dynamics of Whey Protein
(37:41) The Impact of Social Media on Information
(45:34) Creating Change in the Supplement Industry
(51:47) Choosing Hard: Personal Reflections
(56:57) Conclusion and Future Insights
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Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
In this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom shares his recap of the shockingly intense and insanely difficult Hyrox Competition, his new partnership and collaboration with supplement company Jocko Fuel, and a handful of powerful lessons from 2024 that are guaranteed to help you see tremendous breakthroughs in 2025.
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![#28 - How To Measure Progress [Best & Worst Ways To Track Your Results]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog20121704/c360c48e6b767879f8c73be2190ba136_300x300.png)
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
If you’re chasing results but unsure if you're actually making progress, this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast is for you. Cody McBroom breaks down the best—and worst—ways to measure progress in fitness and nutrition. He covers:
Why body fat measuring devices aren’t as accurate as you think.
The role of weight tracking and when the scale actually matters.
How to use biofeedback to gauge recovery, energy, and overall health.
The importance of tracking gym performance and progressive overload.
How to connect all these data points to ensure you're moving forward.
Stop relying on unreliable methods and start tracking your progress with precision. Tune in and learn exactly how to measure what matters so you can hit your goals faster!
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![#27 - Who Are You Becoming? [How Identity & Standards Shape Your Success]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog20121704/eeb4c6d52b7c9e15ee4f13c1a3f23e1d_300x300.png)
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom dives deep into the game-changing concepts of personal identity and standards. He breaks down:
What personal identity really means and why it’s the foundation for success.
How the standards you set for yourself dictate the results you achieve in life.
Why redefining your identity and setting higher standards are essential steps to personal growth.
A practical, step-by-step guide to redefine who you are and align your standards with your biggest goals.
If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure of how to level up in fitness, nutrition, or life, this episode gives you the tools to take control of your path and start living as the person you’re meant to be.
Tune in and learn how to put your identity and standards first to unlock your potential!
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Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, we dive into the fascinating science behind personal growth and the unexpected role discomfort plays in it. Drawing from cutting-edge research, I explore how embracing challenges and stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to profound transformation in every area of life.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
How seeking discomfort can enhance motivation and drive personal growth.
Why embracing opposing ideas and challenging perspectives can foster intellectual openness and cognitive flexibility.
The surprising role of discomfort in skill development and adaptive learning through intentional design.
Backed by three groundbreaking studies, this episode breaks down how you can harness discomfort as a tool for self-improvement. Tune in to discover why the hardest paths often lead to the most rewarding destinations and how you can apply these principles to your life today!
Study #1: Motivating Personal Growth by Seeking Discomfort
Study #2: Embracing Discomfort Can Open Our Minds to New Ideas
Study #3: Discomfort: A New Material for Interaction Design
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Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, we’re diving into the cold—literally. I explore the transformative benefits of cold plunging and cold water immersion, focusing on how it impacts muscle growth, strength gains, overall health, and mental resilience.
To back it up with science, I review 5 different research studies that break down the 4 following benefits:
How cold immersion influences muscle growth and recovery.
The effects of cold exposure on strength development and performance.
The mental health benefits; which include stress resilience, mood regulation, neurotransmitter production, and neurodegenerative disease prevention.
For each benefit, I simplify the research and provide practical takeaways to help you integrate cold exposure into your routine. Whether you're chasing fitness goals, looking for a mental edge, or aiming to improve your health, this episode delivers evidence-based insights you can act on. Tune in and discover why cold water immersion might just be the best, OR potentially the worst, tool for your body and mind!
Study #1: Health Effects of Voluntary Exposure to Cold Water
Study #2: Post-Exercise Cold Water Immersion Attenuates Acute Anabolic Signaling and Long-Term Adaptations in Muscle to Strength Training
Study #3: Jumping into the Ice Bath Trend! Mental Health Benefits of Cold Water Immersion
Study #4: The Effects of Cold Water Immersion and Active Recovery on Inflammation Following Resistance Exercise
Study #5: Throwing Cold Water on Muscle Growth: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Post-Exercise Cold Water Immersion on Resistance Training-Induced Hypertrophy
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Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, I’m breaking down the ultimate 5-step framework to help you set (and stick to) your New Year’s fitness and nutrition goals. This isn’t your typical “new year, new you” talk—these are actionable strategies designed to create real, lasting change.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
1.) How to determine your specific goal and why clarity is key.
2.) The power of positive correlations: how achieving this goal can impact every area of your life.
3.) How to stack the 1%—small, consistent actions that lead to massive results.
4.) Why identifying potential hurdles ahead of time can help you overcome them.
5.) How to create a foolproof system to tie it all together and hold yourself accountable.
Whether you’re aiming to lose weight, gain muscle, or simply build healthier habits, this framework will give you the tools to crush your goals and make the year (2025) your most successful yet. Tune in and take the first step toward transforming your life!
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Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, we’re turning up the heat—literally. I dive deep into the benefits of using saunas and explore how they can improve your overall health, body composition, and stress management.
To keep it evidence-based, I review three research studies, each focused on one of these key benefits:
How regular sauna use improves cardiovascular health and longevity.
The impact of saunas on body composition, including fat loss and muscle growth.
The role saunas play in reducing stress and enhancing mental clarity.
For each study, I break down the findings into simple, actionable takeaways you can implement right away. Whether you’re already a sauna enthusiast or just curious about the hype, this episode will give you the insights and motivation to make saunas part of your routine.
Study #1: Cardiovascular and Other Health Benefits of Sauna Bathing
Study #2: Effects of 12 Sessions of High-Temperature Sauna Baths on Body Composition
Study #3: The Cardiometabolic Health Benefits of Sauna Exposure in High-Stress Occupations
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Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
In this special episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, I reflect on the transformative journey of the past year since my baptism and my commitment to following Jesus Christ. Join me as I share the powerful lessons I've learned along the way—lessons about faith, resilience, and the strength found in choosing to embrace challenges. From navigating doubts to experiencing profound moments of grace, I delve into how these insights have shaped my life and not only deepened my relationship with Christ, but are helping me to become a better leader, father, husband, coach, and business man.
Whether you're on your own faith journey or simply looking for inspiration, this episode is a testament to the power of choosing hard and the incredible growth that comes from it.
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