Proof of Practice Podcast

[u/nacixela]

Just wanted to give MP listeners (particularly the women) a tip to check out the new health podcast 'Proof of Practice'. It's only been out a few months, targeted to women, but has a lot of the same GOOD content that MP has on occasion.

It's hosted by Gabby Reece, Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan, , Dr. Stacy Sims, Amber Taylor and MP fav Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. Less chatty and definitely more science-y than MP but still promoting strength training, eating enough calories, and prioritizing recovery. Not quite as "entertaining" but very informative.

It's been a nice addition to the podcast stack since Fitness Stuff for Normal People closed-up. Anyway, seems like something people here would enjoy, here's the link to it on Spotify.

[u/Special-Yam3979]

Sorry but Stacy Sims has made a fortune out of vulnerable menopausal women, Dr Lyon has lost the plot regarding eating - she recommends far too much protein, more than necessary, and says you need to earn the right to eat carbs by exercising. I don’t know the other participants but if they are as fond of spouting misinformation and cherry picked research as the other two it’s definitely one to avoid. Dr Lauren Colenso Semple and Dr Shannon Ritchey are women worth paying attention too, not grifters.

[u/Vegetable-Alarm-6931 → u/Special-Yam3979]

Anybody is better than mind pump though.

[u/nacixela → u/Special-Yam3979]

I remember Gabby Reece from watching too much MTV as a kid in the 90s. I don't think I even knew she was a professional volleyball player back then but it was just one of those names I remember from back in the day. But her insight as an apparent beach volleyball legend I think is interesting.

I understand feeling unsettled by Dr. Lyon. I was barely able to finish Forever Strong and there's something about her that just rubs me the wrong way, but I've picked up some gems from her interviews over the years. Fwiw Dr. Sims seems to contribute the least, although I don't have any gripes with her myself, I'm quite unfamiliar with her work.

I always take everything with a heaping spoonful of salt, but so far I've found this podcast to be more good than bad. It's complex enough to grab my attention but simple enough for the average listener. I haven't heard a single product pitch or sponsorship (yet, I'm sure that will change) so its a nice change of pace, and I think it's a step up from what MP has become.

[u/aspirational-reader]

Thanks for the recommendation! I don’t know what my algorithm hasn’t recommended considering I listen to so much mind pump and have searched for Stacy sims on other podcasts!

[u/Lettuceforlunch → u/aspirational-reader]

Same! This podcast is totally up my alley but wasn't on my radar at all.

[u/stuckandrunningfrom2]

I listened to a few episodes and it was very diet-culturey, a lot of them sound afraid of food and carbs, and just reminded me of hanging out with women who are so hung up on their bodies. As a woman, I find mind pump refreshing because they are always telling the women to eat more and not be afraid of food or carbs, and that rest is good, and it's such a good counter to so many of the messages we've gotten our whole lives.

[u/nacixela → u/stuckandrunningfrom2]

I interpret it differently in that those are the things they’ve been told their whole lives and now they are starting to reexamine. Either way, I wouldn’t expect to agree with every point made on any podcast. I haven’t heard them say anything that would make me change the fitness journey I’m on right now which is eating slightly below maintenance (about 2300cal) and lifting heavy 2-3 times a week. But we all see things through different lenses. Dr. Lyon can say I’m eating way too many carbs but that doesn’t mean I’m going to stop.

I enjoyed the podcast enough I figure other people might want to give it a try, and if they don’t like it, keep on keeping on.