Best Ruby Fraser Podcasts (2025)

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136 - “I can’t eat that much!!” 42:02

2d ago42:02

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In today’s episode Rubes is speaking to a common statement that can be thrown around once someone has calculated their macro targets and starts to work towards them of “I can’t eat that much.” Whether you are in a deficit or surplus and having this thought, today’s episode will help you move past this so that you can go after the targets that are s…

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135 - What should my macros be?! 42:25

4d ago42:25

42:25

Today Rubes is going into detail to answer the question - “What should my macros be?!” Rubes breaks down what targets to aim for, how to ensure you have a flexible diet while tracking macros, optimal amounts for progressing towards specific goals and applying this information to a deficit and a surplus. If you are beginner just learning about flexi…

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109 - Hector de Saint-Denys-Garneau 1:01:12

5d ago1:01:12

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In which we talk about one of the most influential poets in modern Quebec - who only published one collection in his lifetime! --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana) --- Further Readings Garneau, Saint-Denys. Complete poems of Saint Denys Garneau, Oberon Press, 19…

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134 - Do I need a surplus to gain muscle? - Part 2! 43:42

11d ago43:42

43:42

In today's episode Rubes is bringing you Part 2 of Do I need a surplus to gain muscle! In this episode Rubes takes all of the information from Wednesday's episode and breaks down how to apply this to your own nutrition and training. Follow Eat Like Ruby → https://www.instagram.com/eat_like_ruby/ Join the Fat Loss Phase; 🍏 https://eat-like-ruby.myka…

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133 - Do I need a surplus to gain muscle? - Part 1! 48:15

12d ago48:15

48:15

Today on the pod Rubes is diving into a two parter to answer the question - Do I need a surplus to gain muscle? In Part 1 - Rubes is getting into the science behind gaining muscle and what is actually going on in the body when we pursue muscle gain. Stay tuned for tomorrow's ep where she will apply this to day to day nutrition and training and how …

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On Women's Legal Struggles in Canadian History (w/ Karin Wells) 55:06

13d ago55:06

55:06

In which Patrick talks to Karin Wells about her new book Women Who Woke Up the Law. You can find the book here or at your local bookstore! --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/)…

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132 - Balanced nutrition, Easter dieting, shitty social media diet advice! 41:11

17d ago41:11

41:11

Today we are throwing it back to a banger of an ep that we dropped before Easter last year. In this episode Rubes chats all things balance and some of the common issues she sees with ‘creating balance.’ Ruby chats about how waiting to implement balance is holding you back. She also speaks to how balance can be used as an excuse for negative actions…

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131 - Strong Gal Training 48:03

19d ago48:03

48:03

In Eat Like Ruby it is so common for our experienced gym gals to head into this time of year with the goal of building shape, increasing lifts and performance and really just get after it in the gym. So, with that in mind, Rubes is bringing a big training chat to get you thinking about your training program and how to make the most of the work you …

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130 - I'm gaining weight!! 1:00:40

24d ago1:00:40

1:00:40

You gals have been asking so today Rubes is answering all of your questions on what she is currently up to in her training and nutrition. G-Mott is here to ask all of your questions including what Ruby’s goals are at the moment, what phase she is heading into, what she is currently eating, if she drinks alcohol and so much more! Follow Eat Like Rub…

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129 - The best diet plan for you 1:00:04

26d ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Rubes has been on a roll with giving you all of the nutrition and training educational content so far this year, so today she is bringing you a recap! If you are currently in a position of not knowing what to focus on next, Rubes is breaking it down for you today - no matter what position you are in currently! If you are a beginner wanting to pursu…

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On Vancouver's First Lifeguard, Serafim 'Joe' Fortes (w/ Ruby Smith Díaz) 52:07

27d ago52:07

52:07

In which Patrick talks to Ruby Smith Díaz about her new book Searching for Seraphim: The Life and Legacy of Serafim 'Joe' Fortes. You can find the book here or at your local bookstore! --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://historiaca…

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128 - Dieting in phases... pro's & con's 45:03

1M ago45:03

45:03

Today Rubes is breaking down dieting in phases and the pros and cons of doing so. This chatty ep will help you understand what will structure will suit you best when navigating your nutrition goals. Follow Eat Like Ruby → https://www.instagram.com/eat_like_ruby/ Join the Fat Loss Phase; 🍏 https://eat-like-ruby.mykajabi.com/the-fat-loss-phase If you…

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BONUS: Nutrition & Holidays 1:00:15

1M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Today we are dropping a bonus episode that some of you gals may have heard before on the pod, but with Easter quickly approaching and lots of diet chat around, we thought it is worth a re-listen! Ruby's training on 'Stuff It Mode' (we don't swear around here anymore 😅) will help you set up the next few weeks in the lead up to Easter so that you can…

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127 - Easter, Chocolate, Fat Loss... how to have it ALL! 54:48

1M ago54:48

54:48

With Easter coming up next month, Rubes is dropping an episode speaking to navigating your nutrition around this time. If you are currently working towards a goal and aren’t sure how Easter fits into that goal… this episode is a must listen! Rubes addresses how you can eat chocolate and still achieve fat loss, whether you should adjust your calorie…

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108 - Africville 57:14

1M ago57:14

57:14

In which we overview the story of the Black Nova Scotia once known as Africville, as well as briefly discussing Jeffrey Colvin's novel Africaville, which was inspired by the events. --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana) --- Further Readings Colvin, Jeffrey. Afric…

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126 - Is this wrecking your progress? 43:23

1M ago43:23

43:23

Community… supportive or validating? Today Rubes is speaking to the conversation of when community can get in the way of reaching the goals you set for yourself. This is a mindset chat that will get you thinking about how you are showing up for your own community and the type of community you choose to engage with. Follow Eat Like Ruby → https://ww…

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125 - 5 Gym Gal Mistakes 57:06

1M ago57:06

57:06

If you’re heading into this time of year and you are wanting to build shape, build your physique, hit some PB’s, get after big lifts or all of the above - this episode is for you! Rubes is breaking down 5 potential mistakes you could be making if you are a gym gal that could be stopping you from reaching your full potential. Follow Eat Like Ruby → …

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124 - Successful fat loss... now what? 33:18

1M ago33:18

33:18

Today Rubes is speaking to the gals who find themselves regularly in the pursuit of fat loss, when the actual goal is to build a physique. She speaks to some of the changes in mindset that need to be had to overcome this cycle and how being good at fat loss is only one piece of the puzzle if you want to strive for overall health & build your dream …

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123 - How to Tone Up 47:53

2M ago47:53

47:53

Today Rubes answers one of the most common questions in the fitness industry - how can I tone up? Ruby speaks to the misconceptions of achieving a toned look and what it ACTUALLY takes to get toned depending on your body fat percentage level. She also dives into some common body parts like the stomach, thighs or arms that many people seek to ‘tone’…

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Invested in Crisis: A Conversation w/ Tom Fraser 1:13:11

2M ago1:13:11

1:13:11

In which Patrick talks to Tom Fraser about his new book Invested in Crisis: Public Sector Pensions Against the Future. You can find the book here or at your local bookstore! --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://historiacanadiana.wor…

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122 - Weighing less... looking WORSE 47:00

2M ago47:00

47:00

Sassy Rubes is coming out for today's episode, speaking to the gym gals that have been in the game for a while! Rubes speaks to some common traps you can fall into when always pushing for more weight loss and how staying under a specific number can actually affect achieving your DREAM physique. If you resonate with always feeling like you have more…

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121 - I have a lot of weight to lose! 36:18

2M ago36:18

36:18

If you have a big weight loss goal and have listened to last weeks episodes of the podcast, a common thing you may be thinking is if the same rules apply to you even when you have been given a specific number to lose by a health professional. Today Rubes answers the question - should I be focusing on the scales if I have a big weight loss goal? - a…

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120 - Weight Loss & Fat Loss 47:44

2M ago47:44

47:44

Rubes is back to speak on another major part of assessing progress, weight fluctuations. If you are living human being working on a fat loss goal, you would have seen scale fluctuations often and today Ruby is breaking down what these are caused by and what is happening with your fat loss progress when you see them. She discusses the difference bet…

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119 - Scale Weight 49:29

2M ago49:29

49:29

Today we are dropping a bonus episode on scale weight to add to the series of assessing progress eps! You may have heard this episode before, but Rubes wanted to bring back the scale weight chat to revise how to assess progress intelligently. The scales are such a make or break part of so many peoples day, but the reality is there is so much that c…

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118 - Effective Weight Loss 44:47

2M ago44:47

44:47

Today Rubes is bringing you the first of three episodes focussed on assessing progress intelligently. Ruby kicks off this bundle of episodes by answering the question of what progress can mean for different people, and when the progress refers to a body composition goal - why and when progress should be tracked. If you've got any beef with the scal…

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UNLOCKED Pop Canada #41 - On Tariffs & Booing Anthems 1:05:12

2M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

In which we slowly unravel (you have been forewarned) as we talk about the absurdities of our contemporary relations to America... Check out our Patreon page for more episodes (that are slightly less stupid).

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117 - Eating forever, not dieting forever! 52:00

2M ago52:00

52:00

Today Rubes is joined by G-Mott to chat about setting up your life to eat forever instead of dieting forever. The gals chat about making sacrifices at times in your life to pursue your specific goals and the how education to do so is a game-changer to allow you to have flexibility in your nutrition throughout. Follow Eat Like Ruby → https://www.ins…

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116 - Good food VS bad food 44:09

2M ago44:09

44:09

Today Rubes is breaking down why there are no ‘good’ or ‘bad’ foods, and how to shift your focus away from the labels to make food work for your specific goals. Rubes also speaks to the commonly used phrase ‘consistency over perfection’ and answers the question for beginners, ‘should I be perfect or consistent?’ Follow Eat Like Ruby → https://www.i…

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115 - How often to change your training/exercises! 36:18

2M ago36:18

36:18

On Wednesday Rubes spoke to the best way to work through a structured program and today she continues the training chat to answer some common questions around making changes to your program and how often the exercises within your program should be changed up. Rubes speaks about how to progress with specific exercises, how often your exercises shoul…

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114 - The best training for your dream body 44:47

2M ago44:47

44:47

In today's episode Rubes adds onto the training chat to speak to how to set up training to achieve your dream body using progressive overload in structured training blocks. Ruby goes over RPE, technique and range, volume and how these elements work together within a training program to help you progress towards your ideal physique. Follow Eat Like …

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107 - Quebec's Catholic Nationalism: Maurice Duplessis & Félix-Antoine Savard 1:07:35

3M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

In which we talk about Quebec's 'grande noirceur' period (1939-1959) through its figurehead, Maurice Duplessis, and classic author Félix-Antoine Savard. --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana) --- Sources/Further Reading Jones, Richard. Duplessis and the union nati…

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113 - How many calories are you burning? 43:23

3M ago43:23

43:23

Today Rubes is joined by Coach Shack to catch up on his Ironman training and to discuss their thoughts on tracking calories burnt. Rubes and Shack speak to why fixating on calories out is not necessary to reach your performance or body composition goals and the mistakes that can be made if this is a main focus over other more important factors. Fol…

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112 - The best way to exercise 42:51

3M ago42:51

42:51

Today Rubes continues the training chat and gets into the nitty gritty of training for specific body composition goals specifically for the gym girls! Ruby explains progressive overload and what this looks like week to week, what training looks like when you want a bigger booty, capped shoulders and a smaller waist, and how to use nutrition to show…

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111 - Not eating enough to lose weight 37:21

3M ago37:21

37:21

Today Rubes is breaking down the belief of 'I'm not eating enough to lose weight' and goes into detail about the reasons this can be feel true. Ruby discusses the importance of finding a deficit that allows for adherence and consistency as well as giving you enough energy to maintain a substantial caloric deficit. Rubes also speaks to why we don't …

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110 - Exercise & Fat Loss 51:03

3M ago51:03

51:03

Today Rubes brings you the first of many training episodes to get you set up for an epic year of training in 2025! In today’s episode Rubes breaks down energy expenditure (calories out) to give you an understanding of the role that exercise plays when working towards fat loss. Ruby speaks to what you need to know if you are training for a specific …

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109 - How much are you actually eating? 54:52

3M ago54:52

54:52

The first second episode of the week is here and Rubes and G-Mott are demonstrating what can happen when you don’t track the extra spoonfuls, the oil in the pan, the salad dressings and the handfuls of chips and chocolate that can sneak in when we are going about our day. They give you the calorie breakdowns of when you do these common things and e…

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108 - These 3 things are stopping your fat loss 46:49

3M ago46:49

46:49

Today Rubes brings you a juicy episode addressing many common experiences when attempting to lose fat and gives you the education you need to overcome these areas and achieve your fat loss goals. Rubes continues building on how you can set up a successful fat loss phase, while speaking to why certain diets can lead to fat loss, how to eat the foods…

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The Sixties Scoop & Its Afterlives: Talking to Andrea Currie about 'Finding Otipemisiwak' 57:09

3M ago57:09

57:09

In which Patrick talks to Andrea Currie (Métis) about her new book Finding Otipemisiwak: The People Who Own Themselves, a narrative that extends from Andrea's experience of being a Sixties Scoop survivor. Find the book here or at your local bookstore! --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/p…

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107 - Exactly how to set up your diet (enjoyable & sustainable!) 48:17

3M ago48:17

48:17

Today Rubes brings you the second part of a very juicy episode breaking down everything you need to know to go after your body composition goals in 2025. In today's episode Ruby speaks to flexible dieting and how to set up a flexible diet that allows you to achieve all of your body composition goals in an enjoyable and sustainable way! Follow Eat L…

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106 - Fat Loss Facts 37:28

4M ago37:28

37:28

It's the New Year, twenty twenty-thrive is in full swing and Rubes is bringing you the first part of two juicy episodes breaking down how to go after your body composition goals this year. In today's episode Ruby breaks down how to set up a fat loss phase, maintenance phase or muscle gain phase and gives you all the facts you need to smash your goa…

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The Carbon Tax Question, with Thomas F. Pedersen 1:16:05

4M ago1:16:05

1:16:05

In which Patrick talks to Thomas F. Pedersen (professor emeritus at the University of Victoria) about his new book The Carbon Tax Question: Clarifying Canada’s Most Consequential Policy Debate.--- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://hi…

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105 - These legends have lost over 50kg’s 33:18

4M ago33:18

33:18

Following on from last week’s episode we continue with Part 2 with Toni, Tegan and Rachel, longtime Fat Loss Phase gals! In today’s episode we chat about the biggest takeaways from the Fat Loss Phase, how the girls mindsets have changed since being in Eat Like Ruby, the set backs they have faced and most importantly, what is next for them heading i…

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104 - 3 Fat Loss Phase gals are in the house! 39:02

4M ago39:02

39:02

Today I am joined on the podcast by three very special guests, Toni, Tegan and Rachel, longtime Eat Like Ruby gals! In today’s episode the girls speak to their journey’s with nutrition before finding Eat Like Ruby, the breaking point that pushed them to join the Fat Loss Phase and their why. Tune in next week for Part 2 of the convo where you will …

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Carolyn Roberts on 'Re-Storying Education' 53:11

4M ago53:11

53:11

In which Patrick sits down with Carolyn Roberts to discuss her new book on decolonial education practices and what exactly it means to 're-story' education. Find more about the book here or at your local bookstore! --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommend…

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103 - When life is hard, dieting is harder! 41:30

4M ago41:30

41:30

Today on the pod Ruby speaks about when nutrition shouldn't be the priority and gives an insight into her nutrition when her dad passed. Rubes speaks on when nutrition isn't the issue and when other things need to be addressed first before buying another program, working with another coach etc. Follow Eat Like Ruby → https://www.instagram.com/eat_l…

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102 - What have we been doing?! 40:18

5M ago40:18

40:18

Rubes and G are back on the pod this week for a 2024 wrap up. They cover whats coming in 2025 and celebrate all the Eat Like Ruby 2024 wins for the year. If you wanna know what's new for Eat Like Ruby in 2025, Tune in! Follow Eat Like Ruby → https://www.instagram.com/eat_like_ruby/ Download our free ebook; 🍏 https://eatlikeruby.com.au/free-guide-to…

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106 - The Jade Peony: Post-Exclusion Act Chinese-Canadians 32:31

5M ago32:31

32:31

In which Patrick talks about Wayson Choy's beautiful novel The Jade Peony and how it portrays the lives of Chinese Canadians of the 1930s. --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) --- Sources/Furt…

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101 - Fat Loss, Toning up & Muscle Gain... How to set up your year! 43:24

5M ago43:24

43:24

Following on from last weeks episode, Rubes is back with the ultimate helpful episode with all of her advice if you have a performance goal, a smaller fat loss goal or a toning goal. Tune in to hear how Ruby would go after these goals and how to plan around the festive season and into the New Year! Follow Eat Like Ruby → https://www.instagram.com/e…

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100 - How To Lose a Lot of Weight 45:36

5M ago45:36

45:36

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Eat Like Ruby Podcast! Today Rubes is bringing you the ultimate helpful 2 part episode on her advice for you depending on where you are at and what your goals are. In this part, Ruby speaks to if you have a big fat loss goal and brings all of the best advice if you want to make a change in 2025. Don't forget to t…

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105 - The Persons Case 59:42

5M ago59:42

59:42

In which we discuss the time the Canadian government asked itself: 'wait... are [white] women people?' For real though... We compare that event to two P.K. Page poems. --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); recommended reading (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress…

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