{"podcast":{"title":"Small Talk! With Alec Cuenca - Motivation & Mindset Podcast","slug":"small-talk-with-alec-cuenca-motivation-mindset-podcast-592045","podcast_index_feed_id":592045,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/667c2127c5b4dedd89cff886","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smalltalkpodcasts","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/667c2127c5b4dedd89cff886/1770895585864-dd0d8b5f-2961-48ae-b33b-cf1eb0185dcf.jpeg","author":"Alec Cuenca and The Pod Network","episode_count":433,"summary":"Small talk, huge impact. Join Alec Cuenca as he brings thought-provoking insights with some of the most inspirational minds in the world. This podcast is for everyone striving to be the best version of themselves. New episodes on Thursdays on Spotify. Thanks for tuning in! You can help support our podcast by doing the following: TAP the FOLLOW button and NOTIFICATION BELL here on SPOTIFY! 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He opens up about the hidden realities of competitive bodybuilding, why fitness is about more than aesthetics, and the heartbreaking loss of his father that completely changed the purpose behind his content and mission.  We also dive into the biggest fitness myths people still believe, why nutrition matters more than workouts, how to build sustainable habits, the importance of finding your \"why.\" Whether your goal is to get healthier, become a better parent, or finally stay consistent, this conversation will change the way you think about fitness.   We discuss: - Why competitive bodybuilding is unhealthy - The mental, financial, and physical sacrifices behind bodybuilding - Finding your deepest \"why\" and why motivation alone isn't enough - Nutrition vs. workouts: which matters more for fat loss - Calories explained in simple terms - Understanding calorie deficit, maintenance, and surplus - The role of protein, carbohydrates, and fats in building muscle - Creatine explained simply - Natural bodybuilding vs. steroids    If you've ever wanted to lose weight, build better habits, or understand what actually works instead of chasing fitness trends... this episode is for you. 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