North Star Podcast

Why Your Body Fights Fat Loss ~ EP | 83

Welcome to episode 83 of the Northstar Podcast! In this episode, we break down why fat loss can stall even when you’re training hard and eating “clean,” and explain what people call metabolic resistance. We hope you enjoy this episode! Follow Jer on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upnorthathletics/ and Ekam too: https://www.instagram.com/jstekam_/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro + episode 83 kickoff 0:24 - Topic setup: why fat loss stalls and “metabolic resistance” 1:23 - Simple definition: adaptation, maintenance shifts, and yo-yo dieting 3:36 - Two paths forward: lower calories vs increase to recover 6:02 - Maintenance breaks, energy, NEAT, and why refeeds can help 9:00 - Muscle in a deficit, reverse dieting, key takeaways, and outro

THE GLP-1 REALITY: BENEFITS, RISKS & WHAT NOBODY TELLS YOU | EP.82

Welcome to episode 82 of the Northstar Podcast! In this episode, we kick things off by unveiling an incredible custom studio painting from @ashleybpainting and sharing our live reaction. Then we dive into a practical discussion on GLP-1 medications. We hope you enjoy this episode! Follow Jer on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upnorthathletics/and Ekam too: https://www.instagram.com/jstekam_/ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro + episode 82 kickoff 0:29 - Live painting reveal and shoutout to Ashley 2:07 - Studio talk, trusting artists, and final painting setup 3:25 - GLP-1 overview, disclaimers, and medication basics 9:38 - Benefits: food noise, appetite control, and weight-loss context 14:58 - Side effects, dosing pace, preserving muscle, and outro

IS SUGAR ACTUALLY MAKING YOU FAT? | EP. 81

Welcome to episode 81 of the Northstar Podcast! In this quick-hit episode, we break down the common claim that “cutting sugar” leads to fat loss and explain what’s actually happening underneath it. We hope you enjoy this episode! Follow Jer on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upnorthathletics/ and Ekam too: https://www.instagram.com/jstekam_/ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 0:36 - Topic setup: is sugar actually the villain? 1:06 - Sugar addiction vs hyper-palatable food explanation 2:50 - Why “cutting sugar” can lead to weight loss 4:00 - Activity level context: athlete vs sedentary needs 5:20 - Liquid calories, soda, and practical trade-offs 8:40 - Better sugar sources + reducing (not eliminating) intake 10:10 - Cravings, deficiencies, sodium, and final takeaways 11:56 - Outro and preview of episode 82

HOW TO BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT GETTING LUCKY | EP.80

Welcome to episode 80 of the Northstar Podcast! In this milestone freestyle episode, we recap our two-part guest series with Abram, share studio updates, and kick things off with some fun movie nostalgia before shifting into a real conversation about money. We hope you enjoy this episode! Follow Jer on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upnorthathletics/ and Ekam too: https://www.instagram.com/jstekam_/ TIMESTAMPS 0:20 - Intro, episode 80 milestone, and studio updates 1:20 - Freestyle start: favorite movies and old-school gaming 4:59 - Money talk begins: investing basics and TFSA conversation 10:25 - Learning resources, risk awareness, and diversification 14:20 - Compounding example and long-term strategy 20:20 - Debt priorities, emergency funds, and spending discipline 26:20 - Lifestyle choices

FROM COLLEGE HEARTBREAK TO THE NHL IN 48 HOURS | EP.79

Welcome to episode 79 (Part 2) of the Northstar Podcast with Abram. In this episode, we go deeper into his NHL debut story . We hope you enjoy! Follow Jer on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upnorthathletics/and Ekam too: https://www.instagram.com/jstekam_/ TIMESTAMPS 1:00 - Frozen Four loss to NHL contract in 48 hours 3:00 - First NHL game prep, rookie lap, and family in Seattle 6:50 - Surreal moments: facing top NHL talent 10:00 - First game reflections and postgame turnaround 12:00 - Private flight + NHL day-to-day logistics 14:00 - Calgary routine, school wrap-up, and off-season focus 18:00 - Camp expectations and earning a role 24:00 - Support system, training update, and offseason life