The Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast

The Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast

The show for men who are sick of their own sh*t and ready to make a change for better mental health.

Recent Episodes

Feb. 19, 2025

How to Transform Anxiety into Your Secret Weapon

Transform your mornings with Loftie: Get a game-changing, phone-free alarm clock and save 20% on orders over $100 with promo code FITMESS20 at . -- Why does your brain treats a mildly awkward social interaction like a life-…
Feb. 12, 2025

How to Guard Your Biometric Data Privacy

Transform your mornings with Loftie: Get a game-changing, phone-free alarm clock and save 20% on orders over $100 with promo code FITMESS20 at . ---- What if your fitness tracker is secretly working against you? With the inc…
Feb. 5, 2025

Why Every Man Should Consider Therapy Now

Are you struggling with the weight of trying to handle everything alone as a man? Many men today face a crisis of loneliness and disconnection, often waiting until divorce, job loss, or addiction forces them to seek help. Bu…
Jan. 28, 2025

How To Fall Asleep Faster And Wake Up Feeling Better

Transform your mornings with Loftie: Get a game-changing, phone-free alarm clock and save 20% on orders over $100 with promo code FiTMESS20 at WWW.BYLOFTIE.COM. --- Are you constantly losing sleep to mindless phone scrol…
Jan. 21, 2025

How to Test if Health Trends Actually Work for You

Why does some health advice works great for others but fails miserably for you? In this conversation with Dr. Bobby Dubois, we dive into the science of personalized health and why the one-size-fits-all approach often leads …
Jan. 7, 2025

Listen To This Advice Before You Quit Your Job

ABOUT THE EPISODE You did all the right things—went to school, got a good job, and carved out a career path that you thought would provide a good life. Maybe that feeling even lasted a while and felt “right.” But not anymore…
Dec. 31, 2024

One Push-Up at a Time: A Power Lifter's Path to Sobriety

Are you struggling to find your path to recovery and wondering if exercise could be your answer? In this powerful episode, former Team USA athlete and exercise scientist Ben Nevares shares his raw journey from early addictio…
Dec. 24, 2024

How to Transform Relationships by Asking Better Questions

Genuine human connection seems increasingly rare these days. This episode offers a transformative approach to relationships. Discover how curiosity can be the key to unlocking deeper, more meaningful interactions with those …
Dec. 17, 2024

How to Build Real Connection in a Disconnected World

Are you tired of feeling like you're not measuring up to society's definition of success, even when you're doing well on paper? Society often pushes men toward toxic masculinity and endless achievement, many struggle to find…
Nov. 26, 2024

How to Start Your Healing Journey From Where You Are Now, with Kelsey Aida and Lynnsey Robinson

In this episode of The Fit Mess, hosts Zach and Jeremy discuss simple yet impactful strategies to overcome negative thought patterns, focusing on gratitude and positive brain training.   They share their recent struggles and…
Nov. 5, 2024

How to Manage Stress When Everything Changes

Are you feeling like your brain has too many tabs open and you can't find where the music is coming from? In this episode, we share our favorite tips for managing overwhelming life transitions, from blending families to buy…
Oct. 29, 2024

How To Improve Your Mental Health By Changing WHEN You Eat

Are you tired of conflicting nutrition advice that doesn't seem to work for your body? In this episode, Dr. Sarah Doyle reveals a revolutionary approach to eating that aligns with your body's natural rhythms. This conversat…
Oct. 22, 2024

How to Support Your Child's Mental Health Before It's Too Late

Summary In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Sally Raymond, who discusses the challenges of modern parenting, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the impact of social media on youth. She also shares her journey fol…
Oct. 15, 2024

How to Be OK With Starting All Over Again

Do you ever feel like you're constantly starting over in your fitness journey? Many of us struggle with the frustration of setbacks and the mental challenge of beginning again, especially when life gets in the way of our wel…
Oct. 8, 2024

How to Use Fitness to Boost Your Mental Health

In this episode, Joe Martin and Jeremy Grater discuss the critical role of accountability in personal transformation, particularly in the context of mental health and physical fitness. Joe shares his journey from struggling …
Oct. 1, 2024

How to Balance Big Goals While Living in the Moment

In this episode of The Fit Mess, Jeremy Grater and Zach Tucker explore the themes of goal-setting, daily consistency, and personal identity. They discuss the importance of focusing on the process rather than the end goal, em…
Sept. 24, 2024

How to Disagree Without Destroying Relationships

Are you trying to figure out how to discuss politics without ruining relationships? Many of us struggle to have respectful conversations about sensitive topics, especially politics. This fear of conflict can negatively impac…
Sept. 17, 2024

How to Choose Happiness When Life Gets Tough

Ever felt stuck in a funk and wished you could just "get over it"? We all face tough times, but learning to navigate them can be the difference between sinking and swimming in life's choppy waters. In this episode, you'll di…
Aug. 20, 2024

How to Overcome Stigma and Get Help for Depression

Have you ever wondered how it feels to flip a switch and instantly cure severe depression? Depression affects millions, often silently destroying lives due to stigma and misunderstanding. In this episode, discover a groundbr…
Aug. 13, 2024

How to Break Free from Phone Addiction

Are you constantly glued to your phone, missing out on life's precious moments? Many of us struggle with an unhealthy relationship with our devices, leading to increased anxiety, depression, and decreased productivity. In th…

Recent Blog Posts

Feb. 19, 2025

Practical Anxiety Management Techniques: Your Actionable Guide

Today we're sharing practical strategies for managing anxiety, expanding on the themes explored in our latest podcast episode, "How to Transform Anxiety into Your Secret Weapon". We'll cover grounding techniques, methods for managing overthinking, a…

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Feb. 18, 2025

The True Cost of Free Fitness Tracking Apps

In today's digital age, fitness tracking apps are ubiquitous. Millions download these apps daily, aiming to improve their health and well-being. Many of these apps boast a "free" price tag, luring users in with the promise of convenient tracking and…

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Feb. 5, 2025

Why Men Need Therapy (and Why It's Different): Breaking Down the Barr…

This blog post delves into the often-overlooked mental health needs of men, challenging societal stigmas and exploring the unique benefits of therapy tailored specifically to their experiences. We'll unpack why traditional approaches sometimes fall …

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