The Bodybuilding Dietitians
Welcome to The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
Join your hosts Jack Radford-Smith, Tyarra Nelson, and Damien Cox who are qualified dietitians, exercise scientists, and competitive bodybuilders. Each week we share evidence-based strategies to help you optimise your nutrition, training, performance, and body composition, while giving you a real look into the bodybuilding lifestyle on and off the stage.
Expect practical tips on fat loss, muscle building, contest prep, gut health, and longevity, alongside honest discussions about our own journeys and interviews with leading experts in the health and fitness industry.
Whether you’re a physique athlete, gym enthusiast, or simply someone wanting to improve your health, fitness, and nutrition knowledge, this podcast will educate, inspire, and guide you toward your goals.
Learn more about our coaching and services at https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
We hope you enjoy!
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Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Welcome to The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
In this episode of the Bodybuilding Dietitians podcast, we discuss the complexities of carbohydrate consumption, the nuances of body fat assessment for bodybuilding, and the challenges faced during prep versus off-season. We share personal insights and experiences, emphasising the importance of understanding individual needs in nutrition and training.
Whether you’re a physique athlete, gym enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to level up their nutrition and training knowledge, this podcast will educate and guide you forward.
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Links & Resources
Coaching Services – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/enquirenow
Website – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/
Instagram
The Bodybuilding Dietitians – https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
Team TBD – https://www.instagram.com/_teamtbd_/?hl=en
Jack Radford-Smith – https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
Tyarra Nelson – https://www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Damien Cox – https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_damiencox/?hl=en
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Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Welcome to The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
In this episode, we dive into a listener Q&A, discussing various topics related to bodybuilding, nutrition, and health. We explore the effectiveness of steps versus cardio for fat loss, the impact of bodybuilding on longevity, and share personal favourite foods, highlighting the importance of nutrition in overall health and fitness.
Whether you’re a physique athlete, gym enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to level up their nutrition and training knowledge, this podcast will educate and guide you forward.
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Links & Resources
Coaching Services – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/enquirenow
Website – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/
Instagram
The Bodybuilding Dietitians – https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
Team TBD – https://www.instagram.com/_teamtbd_/?hl=en
Jack Radford-Smith – https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
Tyarra Nelson – https://www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Damien Cox – https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_damiencox/?hl=en
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Make sure to subscribe, share the episode, and leave us a five-star rating or review, it really helps us grow and reach more listeners.
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Welcome to The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
In this episode, we discuss the challenges and realities of maintaining a competition physique year-round, the psychological and physiological aspects of post-competition eating, and the importance of support systems during recovery. We share personal experiences and strategies for managing hunger and overeating, emphasising the need for goal setting and self-reflection in the post-show phase.
Whether you’re a physique athlete, gym enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to level up their nutrition and training knowledge, this podcast will educate and guide you forward.
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Links & Resources
Coaching Services – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/enquirenow
Website – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/
Instagram
The Bodybuilding Dietitians – https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
Team TBD – https://www.instagram.com/_teamtbd_/?hl=en
Jack Radford-Smith – https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
Tyarra Nelson – https://www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Damien Cox – https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_damiencox/?hl=en
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Enjoying the podcast?
Make sure to subscribe, share the episode, and leave us a five-star rating or review, it really helps us grow and reach more listeners.
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Welcome to The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
In this episode we unpack the ins and outs of carb loading for peak week, exploring different strategies athletes use and how individual responses can vary massively. We chat about why pre- and post-workout meals matter, share personal experiences from peak week, and reflect on coaching in and out of the bodybuilding world.
Whether you’re a physique athlete, gym enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to level up their nutrition and training knowledge, this podcast will educate and guide you forward.
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Links & Resources
Coaching Services – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/enquirenow
Website – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/
Instagram
The Bodybuilding Dietitians – https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
Team TBD – https://www.instagram.com/_teamtbd_/?hl=en
Jack Radford-Smith – https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
Tyarra Nelson – https://www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Damien Cox – https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_damiencox/?hl=en
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Make sure to subscribe, share the episode, and leave us a five-star rating or review, it really helps us grow and reach more listeners.
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Welcome to The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
In this very first episode of Season 2, we catch you up on what’s been happening over the past couple of years since our last release, welcome Damien to the TBD team, and share what’s to come for both this podcast and our coaching.
You’ll get a fresh look into the bodybuilding lifestyle, coaching insights, and the exciting plans we have lined up for future episodes.
Whether you’re a physique athlete, gym enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to level up their nutrition and training knowledge, this podcast will educate and guide you forward.
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Links & Resources
Coaching Services – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/enquirenow
Website – https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/
Instagram
The Bodybuilding Dietitians – https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
Team TBD – https://www.instagram.com/_teamtbd_/?hl=en
Jack Radford-Smith – https://www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
Tyarra Nelson – https://www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Damien Cox – https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_damiencox/?hl=en
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Make sure to subscribe, share the episode, and leave us a five-star rating or review, it really helps us grow and reach more listeners.
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Welcome back for episode 201 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a life update and reflect on their experiences from 2023 and anticipate exciting plans for their 2024 competitive seasons. Plenty of spoiler alerts in this one!!
Business Website & Coaching Enquiries: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a review and tell your friends about the podcast! The more people we can reach out to and help the better! Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
Tyarra's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Jack's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
The Bodybuilding Dietitians Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7CvHSXNMG8Aws6dnww
Link for Aussie Bodybuilding Tees:
https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/tbdapparel/aussie-bodybuilding-tee
10% Off Marmadukes Peanut Butter Powder (discount code TBD10):
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TYARRA
JACK
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Welcome back for episode 200 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of listener questions! Topics include:
- Why does dieting make you go pee all the time?
- Does meal timing matter?
- If calories are equated does it make a difference if you eat earlier i the day vs later at night?
- Research on chrononutrition
Business Website & Coaching Enquiries: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a review and tell your friends about the podcast! The more people we can reach out to and help the better! Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
Tyarra's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Jack's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
The Bodybuilding Dietitians Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7CvHSXNMG8Aws6dnww
Link for Aussie Bodybuilding Tees:
https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/tbdapparel/aussie-bodybuilding-tee
10% Off Marmadukes Peanut Butter Powder (discount code TBD10):
www.marmadukes.com.au/discount/TBD10
VPA 10% off codes used at checkout:
www.vpa.com.au/
TYARRA
JACK
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Welcome back for episode 199 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack do a fun "would you rather" segment and answer plenty of questions submitted through Instagram and NGL - we hope you enjoy the laughs!
Business Website & Coaching Enquiries: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a review and tell your friends about the podcast! The more people we can reach out to and help the better! Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
Tyarra's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Jack's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
The Bodybuilding Dietitians Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7CvHSXNMG8Aws6dnww
Link for Aussie Bodybuilding Tees:
https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/tbdapparel/aussie-bodybuilding-tee
10% Off Marmadukes Peanut Butter Powder (discount code TBD10):
www.marmadukes.com.au/discount/TBD10
VPA 10% off codes used at checkout:
www.vpa.com.au/
TYARRA
JACK
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Welcome back for episode 198 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of listener questions! Topics include:
- What to do if you overshoot your calories post-show for a number of weeks and gain an excessive amount of weight?
- Thoughts on photos vs skinfolds in a bulking and cutting phase
- Should you trust the buttons on a Japanese toilet?
Link for Aussie Bodybuilding Tees:
https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/tbdapparel/aussie-bodybuilding-tee
Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a review and tell your friends about the podcast! The more people we can reach out to and help the better! Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
Business Website: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Tyarra's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Jack's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
The Bodybuilding Dietitians Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7CvHSXNMG8Aws6dnww
10% Off Marmadukes Peanut Butter Powder (discount code TBD10):
www.marmadukes.com.au/discount/TBD10
VPA 10% off codes used at checkout:
www.vpa.com.au/
TYARRA
JACK
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Welcome back for episode 197 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast!
On this week's episode Jack interviews Tyarra and asks her various questions regarding her recent experience completing the first 50% of her competition prep. They go into detail talking about nutrition protocols, mindset, training approaches, managing food focus and much, much more!
Link for Aussie Bodybuilding Tees:
https://www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com/tbdapparel/aussie-bodybuilding-tee
Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a review and tell your friends about the podcast! The more people we can reach out to and help the better! Stay tuned for more podcasts released on a weekly basis!
Business Website: www.thebodybuildingdietitians.com
Tyarra's Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/?hl=en
Jack's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jack.radfordsmith/?hl=en
The Bodybuilding Dietitians Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/?hl=en
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Why7CvHSXNMG8Aws6dnww
10% Off Marmadukes Peanut Butter Powder (discount code TBD10):
www.marmadukes.com.au/discount/TBD10
VPA 10% off codes used at checkout:
www.vpa.com.au/
TYARRA
JACK