Choose Hard with Cody McBroom

In this episode, Cody McBroom introduces his unique training methodology called Performance Bodybuilding—a style of programming designed to help you move like an athlete while building the physique of your dreams.

This isn't your typical "bro split." Performance Bodybuilding fuses strength, function, and aesthetics into one smart, strategic system. Cody walks you through the philosophy behind the model, the “Sprint, Lift, Pump, Run...

In this powerful episode, Cody McBroom sits down with Cody Jefferson—former pastor turned elite performance coach—to unpack what it truly means to lead as a modern Christian man.

Cody Jefferson shares his personal story of walking away from the pulpit to build a life and business rooted in faith, family, and freedom. Together, they explore the identity crisis many men face today, the rise of burnout in leadership, and the cultural...

In this powerful and direct episode, Cody McBroom breaks down the 5 unshakable rules of fatherhood every man should live by if he wants to become the leader, protector, and role model his family truly needs. Being a father isn’t just about being present—it’s about being intentional.

These 5 rules redefine what it means to be a dad, a husband, and a man of purpose:

1. Be the example for the marriage you want your children to have.<...

This episode of the podcast is a featured interview that Choose Hard host Cody McBroom did for his good friends Justin Cross and Adam Niall of the Earn it All Podcast. Here’s a breakdown of the interview, from their point of view:

“I wasn’t born disciplined—I built it.” Cody McBroom’s story is one of grit, purpose, and proving the world wrong. From being an overweight teenager to running a multi-figure fitness business, Cody has tu...

In this value-packed episode, Cody McBroom blends life-changing wisdom with practical coaching insight, sharing powerful quotes that challenge your mindset and deepen your personal growth. Alongside these reflections, he answers pressing listener questions about fitness, coaching, and sustainable fat loss.

Quotes and reflections include:

• “No amount of guilt can solve the past, and no amount of anxiety can change the future.”

In this powerful episode, Cody McBroom sits down with Jay Campbell—renowned hormone and peptide expert—to break down the science and real-world application of peptides for healing, fat loss, muscle growth, anti-aging, and overall performance.

Jay dives deep into:

• What peptides actually are and how they work in the body
  

• The rise of GLP-1s like Semaglutide for weight loss
  

• Peptides like BPC-157 for rapid injury recover...

If you’re stuck in the same place, craving a change but unsure where to start — this episode gives you the exact roadmap.

Cody McBroom breaks down his powerful C.H.A.N.G.E. framework, a 6-step system to create sustainable, meaningful transformation in any area of your life: fitness, mindset, business, or relationships.

C.H.A.N.G.E. stands for:

Choose — What do you really want to change?

Honor — Acknowledge the difficulty an...

In this powerhouse interview, Cody McBroom sits down with Dan Martell—serial entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author of Buy Back Your Time—to unpack the frameworks, philosophies, and systems that helped him go from foster care and jail to building multiple 8- and 9-figure businesses.

Dan shares his full timeline, from being locked up at 15 to founding SaaS Academy (the #1 coaching company for SaaS founders) and launching Mar...

In this Q&A episode, Cody McBroom answers your top fitness, coaching, and business questions with real-world insight and science-backed perspective.

From the psychology of rewarding coaching clients to the one supplement Cody would take for the rest of his life, this episode is packed with practical advice, personal reflections, and expert-level breakdowns.

You’ll learn:

• Whether rewarding clients improves success or hinders...

From troubled beginnings to elite military service, and now a powerhouse entrepreneur—Nick Koumalatsos has lived a life of transformation.

In this episode, Cody McBroom sits down with Nick Koumalatsos, former Marine Corps Raider, successful business owner, and founder of Agoge, a coaching program designed to forge high-performing men in business and life.

Nick shares his raw and real story—from juvenile detention to serving in Spec...

What if the first 60 minutes of your day could predict the success and fulfillment you experience, for the REST of the day…? And when stacked up day after day, your week, month, and even year…?

Well we believe that’s EXACTLY what can happen, if you Choose Hard first thing in the morning and begin your day with a very specific sequence of habits.

So in this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom breaks down how to create t...

In this powerful interview, Cody McBroom sits down with Tara Vander Dussen and Natalie Kovarik—two outspoken voices in modern agriculture—to uncover the raw truth about farming, food production, and the misconceptions keeping people sick, confused, and disconnected from their food.

Tara and Natalie break down everything from the reality of dairy and beef farming, to the difference between organic, conventional, and regenerative agr...

Entrepreneurship isn’t for the faint of heart. In this solo episode, Cody McBroom dives deep into the 5 harsh but essential rules of entrepreneurship — and the reality checks behind each one. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been grinding for years, this episode will give you the mindset and perspective shifts you need to stay in the game long enough to win.

Inside the episode:

• Why being lonely AF is part of the path ...

In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom teaches what Heart Rate Variability (HRV) tracking is, why it works, and how it can help guide your fitness journey by optimizing recovery and enhancing performance!

In this Podcast, he breaks down:

✅ What is HRV? Understanding the significance of heart rate variability.

✅ Benefits of HRV Tracking: Learn how monitoring HRV can boost your gym results.

✅ Top 5 HRV Devices:...

If your training isn’t built on these 5 principles… you’re leaving gains on the table. In this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom breaks down the non-negotiables that must be present in your weekly training plan to build serious strength and muscle — without burning out, plateauing, or getting bored.

You’ll learn:

• The fundamental movement patterns to include in every program
• How to optimize training volume fo...

Can you build muscle without gaining body fat? In this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom dives into the science and strategies behind lean gaining – helping you maximize muscle growth while minimizing fat gain.

📋 What You’ll Learn in This Podcast:

✅ How to set up your nutrition for lean muscle growth.

✅ The role of calorie surplus and macronutrients in lean gaining.

✅ Insights from scientific research on buildi...

If you're looking to take your training to the next level, this podcast is for you! In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom breaks down "training intensification techniques"—what they are, when to use them in your program, and how they can help you maximize your results.

📋 What You’ll Learn in This Podcast:

✅ The purpose of intensification methods in strength training.

✅ When to incorporate these techniques i...

Your goals, habits, and results all stem from how you view yourself. In this episode, Cody McBroom breaks down the real science behind self-worth and self-esteem—why it drops, how it’s influenced, and what you can do to take control of it starting today. Backed by research and real-world case studies, Cody introduces a 4-step system called I.D.D.D., which stands for:

• Identify your personal contingencies of self-worth
  
  
• ...

How to Sustain Fat Loss Results: Follow The Prosper Phase!

In this episode, we explore Phase 3 of 3 in a personalized fat loss coaching plan: The Prosper Phase. This critical phase transitions you out of a calorie deficit and teaches you how to maintain your hard-earned fat loss results for the long term.

📋 What You’ll Learn in This Podcast:

✅ How to use reverse dieting to stabilize your metabolism.

✅ Key habits for sustaining fat...