Inside The Method Tue, 26 May 2026 19:03:50 +0100 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606963 en-gb © 2026 Inside The Method yes 8f20b32c-282d-5f54-bcf0-8f97df7ece96 Irtaza episodic false Inside The Method is where high-performing men and women fix the one area of their life that doesn’t match the rest.


Their body and mindset.


Hosted by Irtaza Farooq, this podcast reveals the systems behind building a lean, strong, confident physique and the mindset required to hold it.


Because your body reflects your standards.


And your standards shape your life.


Featuring conversations with industry leaders across fitness, business, and performance, alongside solo episodes breaking down the exact principles you can apply immediately.


There'll be no corny motivation, nor recycled advice.


But just real conversations, proven strategies, and the structure needed to unlock the body and mind that match your success.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Irtaza https://storage.buzzsprout.com/w1oyjj0gr7zijy8soesvx732eu1v?.jpg Inside The Method #11 Why Muscle Growth is So Fast After Dieting #11 Why Muscle Growth is So Fast After Dieting If you've ever taken a break from the gym or gone through a dieting phase and then noticed your muscles came back faster than expected... you're not imagining it.

This is one of the most fascinating and underrated phenomena in muscle building, and most people have no idea why it happens.

In this podcasts, I break down exactly why muscle growth accelerates after a period of dieting, what's actually happening inside your body at a cellular level, and how you can use this to your advantage to build more muscle in less time.

What you'll learn:

  • Why your body rebuilds muscle faster after a caloric deficit
  • The science behind muscle memory and myonuclei retention
  • How dieting actually primes your body for a faster anabolic response
  • The optimal way to transition from a cut to a bulk to maximise muscle growth
  • Common mistakes people make that kill their regrowth potential

Whether you've just finished a cut, you're planning one, or you've had a long break from training - this video will change how you think about muscle building forever.

🔔 Subscribe for weekly podcasts on training, nutrition, and optimising your body.

]]> If you've ever taken a break from the gym or gone through a dieting phase and then noticed your muscles came back faster than expected... you're not imagining it.

This is one of the most fascinating and underrated phenomena in muscle building, and most people have no idea why it happens.

In this podcasts, I break down exactly why muscle growth accelerates after a period of dieting, what's actually happening inside your body at a cellular level, and how you can use this to your advantage to build more muscle in less time.

What you'll learn:

  • Why your body rebuilds muscle faster after a caloric deficit
  • The science behind muscle memory and myonuclei retention
  • How dieting actually primes your body for a faster anabolic response
  • The optimal way to transition from a cut to a bulk to maximise muscle growth
  • Common mistakes people make that kill their regrowth potential

Whether you've just finished a cut, you're planning one, or you've had a long break from training - this video will change how you think about muscle building forever.

🔔 Subscribe for weekly podcasts on training, nutrition, and optimising your body.

]]> Irtaza Buzzsprout-19243649 Tue, 26 May 2026 19:00:00 +0100 619 full false #10 How To 2x Your Free Testosterone #10 How To 2x Your Free Testosterone Most men over 30 think they’re just “getting older”

They have low energy, stubborn fat, no motivation, poor recovery and low confidence.

But what if the real issue is your testosterone?

In this podcast, I break down why testosterone levels are collapsing in modern men… the lifestyle habits destroying your hormones… and what you can actually do to naturally optimise your testosterone, energy, body composition, and confidence again.

We cover:

  • The difference between total vs free testosterone
  • Why men today have dramatically lower levels than previous generations
  • How body fat, sleep, stress, and modern lifestyles suppress testosterone
  • The biggest hormone killers most men ignore
  • Nutrition and training strategies that actually support testosterone
  • The supplements backed by research
  • My thoughts on TRT and why I believe most men should optimise naturally first
  • How improving your hormones changes far more than just your physique

If you enjoyed the podcast, make sure to subscribe and share!

]]> Most men over 30 think they’re just “getting older”

They have low energy, stubborn fat, no motivation, poor recovery and low confidence.

But what if the real issue is your testosterone?

In this podcast, I break down why testosterone levels are collapsing in modern men… the lifestyle habits destroying your hormones… and what you can actually do to naturally optimise your testosterone, energy, body composition, and confidence again.

We cover:

  • The difference between total vs free testosterone
  • Why men today have dramatically lower levels than previous generations
  • How body fat, sleep, stress, and modern lifestyles suppress testosterone
  • The biggest hormone killers most men ignore
  • Nutrition and training strategies that actually support testosterone
  • The supplements backed by research
  • My thoughts on TRT and why I believe most men should optimise naturally first
  • How improving your hormones changes far more than just your physique

If you enjoyed the podcast, make sure to subscribe and share!

]]> Irtaza Buzzsprout-19243645 Tue, 26 May 2026 19:00:00 +0100 528 full false #9 I Read 'Why We Sleep' So You Don't Have To #9 I Read 'Why We Sleep' So You Don't Have To Matthew Walker's "Why We Sleep" has over 10,000 reviews and is one of the most influential health books ever written. 

I read the whole thing and pulled out the 7 takeaways that actually matter 

Why? Because most people won't read, but everyone should know what's in it.

Follow me on Instagram for more: 
https://www.instagram.com/ir.taza/

]]> Matthew Walker's "Why We Sleep" has over 10,000 reviews and is one of the most influential health books ever written. 

I read the whole thing and pulled out the 7 takeaways that actually matter 

Why? Because most people won't read, but everyone should know what's in it.

Follow me on Instagram for more: 
https://www.instagram.com/ir.taza/

]]> Irtaza Buzzsprout-19187063 Sat, 16 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100 1060 full false #8 How To Change Your Life In 90 days #8 How To Change Your Life In 90 days Most people spend years starting over

They live in the same body, repeat the same habits and have the same excuses year after year. 

This podcast breaks that cycle.

In this podcast, I'm giving you the exact 90-day blueprint to transform your body, your mindset, and your daily habits - without burning out in week three.

What we cover:
-  Are you actually going to be different this time?
- Why you should listen to me
- Phase One: Building your health identity
- The pillar method and how to use it
- The three levels of transformation
- Your daily non-negotiables
- The 90-day roadmap week by week
- The phase most people quit in (and how to survive it)

The 90 days are going to pass whether you do this or not.
 
The only question is who you'll be at the end of them.

👆 Subscribe for new podcasts every week on training, nutrition, mindset, and everything that actually moves the needle for men who want to look and feel their best.

📸 Follow me on Instagram for daily content between videos → @ir.taza

]]> Most people spend years starting over

They live in the same body, repeat the same habits and have the same excuses year after year. 

This podcast breaks that cycle.

In this podcast, I'm giving you the exact 90-day blueprint to transform your body, your mindset, and your daily habits - without burning out in week three.

What we cover:
-  Are you actually going to be different this time?
- Why you should listen to me
- Phase One: Building your health identity
- The pillar method and how to use it
- The three levels of transformation
- Your daily non-negotiables
- The 90-day roadmap week by week
- The phase most people quit in (and how to survive it)

The 90 days are going to pass whether you do this or not.
 
The only question is who you'll be at the end of them.

👆 Subscribe for new podcasts every week on training, nutrition, mindset, and everything that actually moves the needle for men who want to look and feel their best.

📸 Follow me on Instagram for daily content between videos → @ir.taza

]]> Buzzsprout-19163233 Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100 985 full false #7 Ozempic Is Being Misused For Weight Loss (And It's Dangerous) #7 Ozempic Is Being Misused For Weight Loss (And It's Dangerous) Everyone has an opinion on Ozempic... but most of it is noise.

People are either calling it a miracle drug or saying it's dangerous and that using it means you're taking the easy way out. 

Neither of those takes is particularly useful for the millions of people genuinely trying to figure out whether these medications are worth considering.

This video is a straight, educational breakdown of GLP-1 medications — how they actually work, the key differences between semaglutide, tirzepatide and the newer compounds, and most importantly what you need to know around these medical compounds.

What we cover: 

  • Why fat loss is harder than most people think
  • What GLP-1 actually is and how it works
  • Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide vs Retatrutide — what's the difference
  • Why most people using Ozempic get disappointing results
  • The 5 things people who actually get results do differently

⚠️ This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you are considering any medication, please consult a qualified medical professional.


]]> Everyone has an opinion on Ozempic... but most of it is noise.

People are either calling it a miracle drug or saying it's dangerous and that using it means you're taking the easy way out. 

Neither of those takes is particularly useful for the millions of people genuinely trying to figure out whether these medications are worth considering.

This video is a straight, educational breakdown of GLP-1 medications — how they actually work, the key differences between semaglutide, tirzepatide and the newer compounds, and most importantly what you need to know around these medical compounds.

What we cover: 

  • Why fat loss is harder than most people think
  • What GLP-1 actually is and how it works
  • Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide vs Retatrutide — what's the difference
  • Why most people using Ozempic get disappointing results
  • The 5 things people who actually get results do differently

⚠️ This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you are considering any medication, please consult a qualified medical professional.


]]> Buzzsprout-19163163 Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100 1033 full false #6 The Dark Side of "Safe" Nicotine #6 The Dark Side of "Safe" Nicotine I used nicotine a lot... pouches, mints, lozenges, every day for 4–5 years but I never smoked a cigarette in my life.

This isn't a scare video and I'm not here to lecture you.

I want to give you the honest, full picture - the science, the real benefits I got, and the costs I didn't expect.

In this video I cover:
→ Why I started
→ What nicotine actually does to your brain
→ How I used it alongside other supplements
→ The appetite suppression effect and how it's helped me
→ The negatives nobody talks about - morning fatigue, feeling absent, losing presence
→ Dosage guidance - where to start, where I was, what to watch for
→ Why I'd never touch snus, and and why pouches/mints are a different category

I'm still someone who uses it.

But I now understand the mechanism, and that's what most people using these products are missing.

📲 FOLLOW ME
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ir.taza/

]]> I used nicotine a lot... pouches, mints, lozenges, every day for 4–5 years but I never smoked a cigarette in my life.

This isn't a scare video and I'm not here to lecture you.

I want to give you the honest, full picture - the science, the real benefits I got, and the costs I didn't expect.

In this video I cover:
→ Why I started
→ What nicotine actually does to your brain
→ How I used it alongside other supplements
→ The appetite suppression effect and how it's helped me
→ The negatives nobody talks about - morning fatigue, feeling absent, losing presence
→ Dosage guidance - where to start, where I was, what to watch for
→ Why I'd never touch snus, and and why pouches/mints are a different category

I'm still someone who uses it.

But I now understand the mechanism, and that's what most people using these products are missing.

📲 FOLLOW ME
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ir.taza/

]]> Irtaza Buzzsprout-19139714 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100 797 full false #5 The Two-Minute Habit That Changes Everything #5 The Two-Minute Habit That Changes Everything Most people start their day on autopilot...

Their brain fires the moment they wake up, the stress kicks in before they've even got out of bed, and by the time they've had their first coffee the tone for the entire day has already been set without them even realising it.

The difference between people who consistently show up at their best and people who feel like they're constantly playing catch up isn't talent, it isn't circumstance, and it isn't how much time they have.

It's intention. And building that intention takes exactly two minutes.

In this video I break down the simple two minute habit that changes how you show up for everything — your work, your relationships, your training, your mindset — and why something this small makes a bigger difference than most people expect

So if you've ever ended a day feeling like you weren't really present for any of it — this is the habit that changes that.

📲 Follow me on Instagram for daily content: https://www.instagram.com/ir.taza/

]]> Most people start their day on autopilot...

Their brain fires the moment they wake up, the stress kicks in before they've even got out of bed, and by the time they've had their first coffee the tone for the entire day has already been set without them even realising it.

The difference between people who consistently show up at their best and people who feel like they're constantly playing catch up isn't talent, it isn't circumstance, and it isn't how much time they have.

It's intention. And building that intention takes exactly two minutes.

In this video I break down the simple two minute habit that changes how you show up for everything — your work, your relationships, your training, your mindset — and why something this small makes a bigger difference than most people expect

So if you've ever ended a day feeling like you weren't really present for any of it — this is the habit that changes that.

📲 Follow me on Instagram for daily content: https://www.instagram.com/ir.taza/

]]> Irtaza Buzzsprout-19139708 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100 667 full false #4 Is It Just Because You’re Older? #4 Is It Just Because You’re Older? Most men think getting out of shape is just part of getting older...

It’s not.

In this episode, I break down why doing what used to work in your 20s stops working… and why that’s exactly why you feel stuck.

If it was just about effort, you’d already be in shape.

This is about understanding what actually needs to change as your lifestyle, stress, and priorities shift… and how to stop repeating the same cycle every year.

]]> Most men think getting out of shape is just part of getting older...

It’s not.

In this episode, I break down why doing what used to work in your 20s stops working… and why that’s exactly why you feel stuck.

If it was just about effort, you’d already be in shape.

This is about understanding what actually needs to change as your lifestyle, stress, and priorities shift… and how to stop repeating the same cycle every year.

]]> Buzzsprout-18964635 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100 1017 full false #3 Answering The Most Common Fat Loss Questions #3 Answering The Most Common Fat Loss Questions I put up a question box on Instagram and asked you guys: what you're actually struggling with when it comes to getting lean?

This episode is me answering the top 10 questions that came through.

We cover:

  • Why you’re “eating low calories” but not losing weight
  • How much protein you actually need
  • Why training more isn’t giving you results
  • How to stay on track with a busy schedule and social life
  • Why you keep losing weight… then gaining it back

If you’ve been stuck trying to figure this out on your own… you’ll take a lot from this.

]]> I put up a question box on Instagram and asked you guys: what you're actually struggling with when it comes to getting lean?

This episode is me answering the top 10 questions that came through.

We cover:

  • Why you’re “eating low calories” but not losing weight
  • How much protein you actually need
  • Why training more isn’t giving you results
  • How to stay on track with a busy schedule and social life
  • Why you keep losing weight… then gaining it back

If you’ve been stuck trying to figure this out on your own… you’ll take a lot from this.

]]> Irtaza Buzzsprout-18944110 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0100 1687 full false #2 Shako Tahir - You’re Not Being Ignored… You’re Being Misunderstood #2 Shako Tahir - You’re Not Being Ignored… You’re Being Misunderstood Most people think they’re being overlooked.

At work, in conversations and in life.

But the truth is… they’re not being ignored, they’re being misunderstood.

In this episode, I sat down with Shako Tahir from Mind Eye Status to break down why so many capable people struggle to express themselves and how that quietly holds them back in their career, relationships and confidence.

We get into what actually makes someone come across as confident, how people form opinions within seconds of you speaking, and the small habits that instantly lower or raise your perceived status.

This isn’t about becoming a better speaker on stage, It’s about becoming someone people listen to in everyday life.

If you’ve ever felt like you have more to give but can’t quite get it across… this will land.

]]> Most people think they’re being overlooked.

At work, in conversations and in life.

But the truth is… they’re not being ignored, they’re being misunderstood.

In this episode, I sat down with Shako Tahir from Mind Eye Status to break down why so many capable people struggle to express themselves and how that quietly holds them back in their career, relationships and confidence.

We get into what actually makes someone come across as confident, how people form opinions within seconds of you speaking, and the small habits that instantly lower or raise your perceived status.

This isn’t about becoming a better speaker on stage, It’s about becoming someone people listen to in everyday life.

If you’ve ever felt like you have more to give but can’t quite get it across… this will land.

]]> Buzzsprout-18940033 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100 3346 1 2 full false #1 Mike Radoor - Most Men Are Lying to Themselves #1 Mike Radoor - Most Men Are Lying to Themselves Most men believe they’re honest with themselves, they’re not.

In this conversation with Mike Radoor, we explore the quiet ways people distort reality to stay comfortable.

Not through the obvious lies but the subtle ones.

The kind that sounds reasonable, but keep you exactly where you are.

We break down why self-deception is so common… and why it’s so costly.

This episode covers:
 • How small lies compound into a life you didn’t choose
 • Why awareness without action changes nothing
 • The identity you protect vs the one you avoid becoming
 • How high performers think differently about truth
 • The uncomfortable standard required to move forward

No motivation or corny, empty advice but a raw conversation about truth, ownership, and the cost of avoiding both.

Because the moment you stop lying to yourself… everything changes.

]]> Most men believe they’re honest with themselves, they’re not.

In this conversation with Mike Radoor, we explore the quiet ways people distort reality to stay comfortable.

Not through the obvious lies but the subtle ones.

The kind that sounds reasonable, but keep you exactly where you are.

We break down why self-deception is so common… and why it’s so costly.

This episode covers:
 • How small lies compound into a life you didn’t choose
 • Why awareness without action changes nothing
 • The identity you protect vs the one you avoid becoming
 • How high performers think differently about truth
 • The uncomfortable standard required to move forward

No motivation or corny, empty advice but a raw conversation about truth, ownership, and the cost of avoiding both.

Because the moment you stop lying to yourself… everything changes.

]]> Irtaza Buzzsprout-18939988 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100 3038 1 1 full false