OUR COACHING TEAM
People come to us for many different reasons. Some want to lose body fat, build muscle, improve their nutrition, or support their training. Others are managing digestive concerns, health conditions, changing priorities, or simply want clearer guidance that fits their life.
Each practitioner brings a different combination of clinical, sports nutrition, and coaching experience. All members of our coaching team have also competed in physique sport, giving us additional practical insight into training, body composition, and the demands of pursuing physique goals.
You do not need to know which dietitian is right for you before you enquire. We can help match you based on your goals, preferences, and the type of support you are looking for.
jack radford-smith
DIETITIAN & FOUNDER
Jack Radford-Smith is the founder of The Bodybuilding Dietitians and a dietitian with a particular focus on body composition, bodybuilding, gut health, and longevity.
With a Master of Dietetics and a background in exercise and nutrition science, Jack has spent more than a decade working in physique development and has supported more than 1,000 clients. His experience spans recreational lifters, people pursuing fat loss or muscle gain, and competitive bodybuilders.
As a natural bodybuilding competitor and national champion, Jack understands the physical and psychological demands of pursuing physique goals. His coaching is detailed and education-focused, with close attention to progress, health, and helping clients understand the reasoning behind their plan.
Professional specialties
Body composition coaching, fat loss, muscle gain, body recomposition
Contest preparation and off-season development
Performance nutrition for strength and physique athletes
Gut health optimisation for performance and wellbeing
Longevity-focused nutrition and metabolic health
Education-driven coaching for long-term autonomy
Damien Cox
Accredited Sports Dietitian & Accredited Practising Dietitian
Damien Cox is an Accredited Sports Dietitian and Accredited Practising Dietitian with more than a decade of experience across health, fitness, bodybuilding, and clinical dietetics.
Alongside coaching, Damien has worked in hospital settings supporting people with diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, and eating disorders. This clinical background is especially valuable when body composition or training goals need to be considered alongside medical or digestive concerns.
As a physique athlete, lifelong team-sport competitor, and father, Damien understands how training goals need to fit around work, family, and changing life demands. His coaching is practical and supportive, with a strong focus on helping clients apply recommendations consistently.
Professional Specialties
Body composition, fat loss, muscle gain, recomposition
Bodybuilding specific coaching for competitors
Performance nutrition for strength and team sport athletes
Clinical nutrition alongside performance goals
Chronic condition management integrated with physique goals
Sustainable lifestyle and family-balanced coaching
Lauren Stevens
Accredited Practising Dietitian & SPORTS DIETITIAN
Lauren Stevens is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and experienced physique coach with more than a decade in the fitness industry. She works with everyday lifters through to competitive physique athletes, combining nutrition, training, and behaviour change to support body composition and health goals.
As a competitive natural IFBB bikini athlete, Lauren understands the demands of building muscle, improving body composition, and preparing for competition. She is known for explaining complex concepts clearly and helping clients understand the reasoning behind their approach.
Her coaching is calm, supportive, and practical, with attention given to progress that can fit alongside everyday life.
Professional Specialties
Body recomposition, fat loss, and muscle gain
Bodybuilding contest preparation and off-season development
Nutrition and training for physique development
Metabolic health
Behaviour change and long-term habit development
TALIA O’BRIEN
Accredited Practising Dietitian & SPORTS DIETITIAN
Talia O’Brien is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and coach with a background in nutrition science and psychology.
After completing her Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, Talia developed a particular interest in gut health, female athlete nutrition, and energy availability. As a competitive physique athlete, she understands the demands of training and physique development from direct experience.
Talia works with competitors and non-competitors, particularly women pursuing body composition, strength, or performance goals. Her coaching is empathetic and practical, with behaviour change strategies used to help clients apply nutrition guidance consistently.
Professional Specialties
Fat loss, muscle gain, body recomposition
Bodybuilding and competition preparation
Gut health and digestive concerns
Energy availability and female athlete nutrition
Behaviour change and sustainable habit development
SAM FITZGERALD
ACCREDITED PRACTISING DIETITIAN & ACCREDITED SPORTS DIETITIAN
Sam Fitzgerald is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Sports Dietitian with experience across sports nutrition, body composition coaching, and clinical dietetics. He works with clients looking to lose body fat, build muscle, improve sports performance, and support their long-term health.
Having participated in both team and individual sports throughout his life, Sam understands the importance of nutrition in supporting training, recovery, and performance. He has also contributed to published research in sports nutrition and dietetics, bringing a strong evidence-based foundation to his coaching.
Alongside his coaching work, Sam has extensive experience in chronic disease management, allowing him to support clients whose physique or performance goals need to be considered alongside broader health concerns. His approach is practical and individualised, helping clients develop nutrition strategies that account for their goals, preferences, and lifestyle while building habits they can maintain long-term.
Professional Specialties
Body composition, fat loss, muscle gain, and recomposition
Nutrition for strength and physique development
Performance nutrition for endurance, ultra-endurance, and team sport athletes
Clinical nutrition alongside training and performance goals
Sustainable nutrition habits for long-term health and performance
NOT SURE WHO IS THE RIGHT FIT?
You don't need to choose a dietitian before enquiring.
Tell us a little about your goals, preferences, and the support you're looking for, and we'll help match you with the most suitable member of our team.
If you have a preferred dietitian, you can let us know when you enquire.