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The SweatSimple Podcast
If you’re asking, “Why am I doing the right things but not losing fat?” or “How can I stop stress eating and self-sabotaging?” Then this is your new go-to podcast. Join Coach Brooks Hurbis as she helps women break free from the yo-yo diet cycle. We dive beyond calories and workouts, focusing on mindset shifts, behavior change, and science-backed strategies to lose fat, build muscle, and improve health. Each episode explores why weight loss is challenging and shares practical methods to see more…
Episodes
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Rethinking the Postpartum Bounce Back (In Business AND Our Bodies) w/ Gillian Bennett #213
Everyone talks about the pressure to "get your body back" after having a baby. But what about the pressure to get your BUSINESS back? In this episode, I'm…
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The Mental Load of Fat Loss (And How to Finally Reduce It) #212
Have you ever stopped to think about just how much mental energy you're spending trying to lose weight? From analyzing the scale every morning to overthinking…
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REPLAY: How To Stay Consistent Longer Than a 30 Day Challenge #211
Bringing back an oldie but goodie episode. I break down why motivation and willpower alone never last, why 30-day challenges don’t work long-term, and the real…
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The Type of Motivation That Makes Fat Loss Easier #210
Feel like you’re constantly trying to figure out how to stay motivated to lose weight? You might not need more motivation—you might need a different kind. In…
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What I'd Do If I Was Getting Back On Track With My Fat Loss Goals This Fall #209
If you’re trying to get back on track with your fat loss goals this fall but feel stuck in the cycle of starting over, this episode is for you. In this episode…
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Why You “Stop Caring” About Your Goals When You’re Stressed(and what to do about it) #208
If stress eating, emotional eating, or constant cravings are making fat loss feel impossible right now…this episode is for you. We’re breaking down the science…
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What To Do When Your Routine Falls Apart #207
If you struggle with staying consistent with healthy habits when life gets busy, this episode is for you. In this episode of The SweatSimple Podcast, I share…
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The Summer Fat Loss Skill Most Women Are Missing #206
If you struggle with staying consistent with fat loss during the summer, this episode is for you. We’re talking about the powerful mindset skill that will help…
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What I Would Tell You About Follow Through If I Was Your Coach #205
If you feel like you know exactly what to do when it comes to fat loss but you can’t seem to actually follow through…this episode is for you. I'm breaking down…
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Why You Can’t Stop Snacking at Night (Even When You’re Trying to Lose Weight) #204
If you can’t stop snacking at night—even when you’re not hungry—this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the real reasons behind nighttime snacking (hint…
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Everything I'm Doing To Make Postpartum Fitness & Nutrition Easier #203
If you’ve ever worried about how you’ll stay consistent with fitness and nutrition after having a baby…this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m…
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You Meal Prep Every Week…So Why Are You Still Ordering Takeout? #202
Why do you meal prep every week…only to end up ordering takeout anyway? In this episode, we’re breaking down why meal prep doesn’t work for so many women—and…
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Where Does Ice Cream Fit In? (If You’re Not Tracking Calories) #201
If you’ve ever wondered “where does ice cream fit in if I’m not tracking calories?”…this episode is for you. We’re talking about how to eat sweets without…
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The Planning Mistake That’s Keeping You Stuck With Fat Loss #200
Do you ever make the perfect plan for the week—only to abandon it a few days later? In this episode, we’re breaking down the planning fallacy, a cognitive bias…
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The Fitness Habits I’m Grateful I Built Before Getting Pregnant #199
In this episode, I’m sharing the health and fitness habits that have helped me feel my best during pregnancy. The surprising part? Most of these habits didn’t…
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How I Got Out of The Start Over Every Monday Cycle (And What a Dog Trainer Taught Me) #198
If you’ve ever felt like you know exactly what to do for fat loss but can’t seem to stay consistent, you’re not alone. In this episode, I share a surprisingly…
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If I had to fix your consistency in one week here's what I would do #197
Why is it so hard to stay consistent with weight loss—even when you have a plan? If you feel stuck in the cycle of starting over every Monday, this episode…
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Is Tracking Macros Helping? Or Hurting Your Relationship With Food? #196
Is tracking calories helping you… or quietly hurting your relationship with food? In this episode, we’re talking about the fine line between using macro…
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How To Eat Mindfully When Busy #195
If you’ve ever wondered how to eat mindfully when busy — without slowing down your entire life — this episode is for you. Most mindful eating advice assumes…
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If I Wanted To Look Fit In 2026 Here's What I Would Focus On #194
If I wanted to look fit in 2026, I wouldn’t start with a crash diet or a macro calculator. In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually matters for…
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How to have more willpower for weight loss #193
If you feel like you’re constantly running out of willpower when it comes to food, exercise, or staying consistent with your health goals, this episode is for…
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Before You Start Over Again: The True Cost of Not Getting Support #192
You know what to do when it comes to fat loss — but actually staying consistent feels way harder than it should. In this episode, I’m breaking down the hidden…
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Surprise! Life Update #191
Surprise! I've got a big life updated for ya and a long overdue update on my journey after going off hormonal birth control last January. Grab your FREE spot…
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Tracking Calories But Still Not Losing Weight? Here’s What You’re Overlooking #190
If you’ve ever thought “I know what to do… so why don’t I do it?” This episode is for you. We’re talking about why calorie counting isn’t enough for…
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RE-RELEASE: How to make 2026 the Year You Finally Crush Your Fat Loss Goals #189
This is a re-release of an episode from this time last year that STILL applies and will hit home. In this episode, we're setting the stage for 2026 to be the…
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Why You’re More Motivated on January 1st (And How to Use It to Actually Follow Through This Time) #188
January 1st is NOT just another day — and science backs it up. In this episode, Brooks breaks down the psychology of temporal landmarks and why the New Year…
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My Non-Negotiables for Holiday Travel #187
The holidays look nothing like the rest of the year—travel, parties, family time, nonstop snacks… which is exactly why trying to be “perfect” never works. In…
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Why You Never Feel Motivated For Your Goals #186
If you’ve ever wondered why you know what to do for your health goals but still can’t stay consistent, this episode is for you. Brooks breaks down why…
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What To Do When The I Don't Wanna Feelings Hit #185
We all have those days where we think, “I just don’t want to.” Whether it’s getting back into routine after vacation or just feeling low on motivation, these…
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3 Holiday Eating Tips That’ll Actually Help You Stay on Track #184
Want to enjoy holiday food without guilt or losing progress? In this quick episode, I’m sharing 3 simple holiday eating tips to help you stay on track, avoid…
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If I knew I wanted to set fat loss goals in the new year...here's what I would think about #183
If you know you want to set fat loss goals in the new year but aren’t sure where to start, this episode is for you! There are a few KEY things that need to…
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3 reasons you're not losing weight even though you're doing everything right #182
You’re tracking your food, hitting your workouts, and doing everything “right” — but the scale won’t budge. In this episode, I'm breaking down 3 sneaky reasons…
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The Truth About Calories In vs Calories Out (That Most Coaches Ignore) #181
If you’ve ever wondered why you’re doing everything right but still not losing weight, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down why “calories in vs…
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Don’t Wait Until December: The Skills You Need to Build Now to Crush the Holidays #180
If you want to stay on track during the holidays without starting over in January, this episode is your guide. Learn the key habits and mindset shifts to build…
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What to expect in Month 1 vs Month 6 of Starting a Health and Fitness Routine #179
Starting a fitness journey? Don’t panic if month 1 feels clunky or slow—this is exactly how real progress begins. In this episode, we’ll break down what to…
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How to Crush Your Winter Lock In #178
Tired of starting over every January? In this episode, I share how to lock in your fitness habits before the holidays, stay consistent through social events…
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Cognitive Flexibility: The Skill That Makes Fat Loss Easier #177
If you’ve ever felt stuck in all-or-nothing thinking with food or workouts, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down how cognitive flexibility can help you…
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Fitness Advice I Would Give If I Wasn't Afraid of Hurting Your Feelings #176
Tired of losing weight only to gain it back again? In this episode of The SweatSimple Podcast, I’m getting SPICY and breaking down the real reasons why you’re…
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How to stay consistent longer than a 30 day challenge #175
Struggling to stay consistent after a 30-day challenge? In this episode, I break down why motivation and willpower alone never last, why 30-day challenges…
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The Type of Motivation That Fuels Fat Loss (and Actually Lasts) #174
Struggling to stay motivated with your fat loss goals? In this episode, we break down the two types of motivation—intrinsic vs. extrinsic—and why one fuels…
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How My Childhood Messages Shaped My Fat Loss Journey(and maybe yours did too!) #173
Your childhood shapes more than you think — including your relationship with food, dieting habits, and even weight loss success. In this episode, I share my…
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How to Handle Meals Out Without Blowing Your Progress #172
Struggling to stay on track with your fat loss goals when eating out? You’re not alone. In this episode, I walk you through a simple, sustainable strategy for…
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Why Big Life Changes Are the Best Time to Build New Habits #171
Think a new job, back-to-school season, or big life change is the worst time to work on your health goals? Think again. In this episode, we’re diving into the…
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Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes: Your Wake-Up Call to Finally Reach Your Goals #170
Still chasing the same fitness goal month after month with no real progress? In this episode, I’m calling out the cycle of starting over, getting stuck, and…
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What I’d Do Differently If I Were Starting My Fitness Journey Today
I made every fitness mistake in the book—obsessing over weight loss, following strict meal plans, overtraining, and constantly starting over. In this episode…
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[BONUS EPISODE] Your Summer Fat Loss Reset Day 3: Use Summer to Build Momentum (Instead of Losing It)
This is Part 3 of my special bonus series originally recorded live on Instagram for the Summer Fat Loss Reset—and it’s all about using summer to build momentum…
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How You Handle Hiccups Might Be Holding You Back #168
Think your fitness plan keeps failing because you’re not disciplined enough? Think again. In this episode, we’re talking about how you handle setbacks—and why…
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[BONUS EPISODE] Your Summer Fat Loss Reset Day 2: How to Enjoy Summer AND Make Fat Loss Progress
This is Part 2 of my special bonus series originally recorded live on Instagram for the Summer Fat Loss Reset—and it’s all about learning how to enjoy your…
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[BONUS EPISODE] Your Summer Fat Loss Reset Day 1: Why You Know What to Do But Can’t Stay Consistent in Summer
This is a special bonus episode originally recorded as part of my Summer Fat Loss Reset Instagram Live series and I knew it was too good not to share here on…
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The Reason You Regain Weight After Every Diet (And How to Stop) #167
If you’ve ever regained weight after a diet, this episode is a must-listen. We’re talking about why fat loss and maintenance should look the same—and how…
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How to Get Strong Without Spending Hours in the Gym #166
Think you need to spend hours in the gym to get strong? Think again. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to build strength and muscle with short, efficient…
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Scared to Stop Tracking Calories? Here's What You Need to Know #165
Do you trust yourself to eat without tracking calories? In this episode, we explore what happens when calorie counting becomes a crutch—not a tool—and how to…
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How to Finally Start Following Through With Your Health and Fitness Goals #164
Why do you keep starting over even though you KNOW what to do? In this episode, we’re breaking down the real reason you’re not following through on your health…
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The 4 Health Habits I’d Focus on If I Wanted to Feel Amazing #163
Trying to feel better in your body but forever confused by all the conflicting info out there on social media? What's the most "optimal"? Is it really all…
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Your No-More-Starting-Over Summer Weekend Strategy #162
Tired of starting over every Monday? In this episode, I’m sharing the exact summer weekend strategy I teach my 1:1 clients to help them stay consistent with…
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How to Mix Strength Training, Cardio, and Group Fitness (Without Burning Out) #161
Love lifting and your fitness classes? Here’s how to make it all work. In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly how to balance strength training with…
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What People Who Actually Keep the Weight Off Do Differently #160
Only 1–3% of people who lose weight actually keep it off long term. In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact habits that help you become one of them. We’re…
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The Menstrual Cycle & Body Image: What the Science Really Says #159
Why does your body image tank around your period—even when nothing’s actually changed? In this episode, we break down how your menstrual cycle impacts your…
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After Years of Yo-Yo Dieting… Here’s What Actually Helped Me Lose Weight #158
After years of yo-yo dieting, cutting carbs, and obsessing over the scale, I finally figured out what actually works for sustainable weight loss—and it wasn’t…
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What I’ve Learned From Cutting Back on Alcohol #157
Thinking about cutting back on alcohol but worried about the social side of it? In this episode, I’m sharing my personal story of reducing my alcohol…