Blood Sweat & Gear 359 Bleu Taylor Under Fire After Multiple Client Deaths | When Health Has to Come First

Blood Sweat & Gear 359 Bleu Taylor Under Fire After Multiple Client Deaths | When Health Has to Come First

August 21, 2026 · 1h 39m

About this episode

The episode discusses the tragic deaths of two athletes coached by Bleu Taylor and the implications for coaching responsibility and athlete health.

Two athletes who worked with bodybuilding coach Bleu Taylor have passed away, raising difficult questions about coaching responsibility, athlete health and knowing when a situation is beyond a coach’s role. Dr. Ashley speaks publicly about the loss of her husband and her concerns about his coaching, and Scott, Skip Hill and Andrew Berry break down her message and discuss what responsible coaching should look like. Then we get into your listener questions on mini cuts, first steroid cycles, how quickly compounds build up, Tren Ace vs. Tren E, glycogen loading for competitors with physical jobs, SHBG, Bro Splits vs. Push Pull Legs while dieting, physique critiques and more. Hear Dr. Ashley’s full message here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcJ5BMHSE4o/ 0:00 Dr. Ashley Speaks Out About Bleu Taylor 2:30 Two Former Bleu Taylor Clients Have Passed Away 3:45 Coach-Athlete Relationships & Responsibility 5:40 Knowing the Limits of a Bodybuilding Coach 12:40 What Makes a Responsible Coach? 13:15 Coaching Athletes With Questionable Health 22:45 Staying Healthy in Bodybuilding 24:30 How Common Are Mini Cuts? 34:30 Choosing Compounds for a First Steroid Cycle 38:00 How Quickly Do Steroids Build…

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