Health & Fitness Episodes

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 addiction to international...

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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 with depression and weight...

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July 16, 2024

How to Face Your Insecurities Head-On, with Matt Gilhooly

Are you tired of hiding behind hoodies and battling self-doubt? In this eye-opening episode of The Fit Mess podcast, fellow podcaster Matt Gilhooly opens up about his lifelong struggle with body shame and his current journey through grief. Discover...

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June 18, 2024

How To Listen To Your Body Instead Of Diet Rules

In this episode, Jeremy and Zach discuss the challenges of navigating conflicting information and beliefs, particularly in the areas of personal choices such as diet and lifestyle. They explore the idea of finding balance and being open-minded to...

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May 22, 2024

What You Can Learn From Your Fitness Failures And How To Overcome Them

Have you ever pushed yourself too hard at the gym, only to end up injured and derailing your progress? This episode explores the importance of finding balance between challenging yourself and respecting your body's limits. It offers valuable insights...

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May 14, 2024

How To Find Your Motivation After Losing Momentum

Have you ever struggled to maintain healthy habits or fallen off track despite knowing what you should be doing? Many of us find it challenging to stick to positive routines like exercising, eating well, and managing stress, even when we …

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April 30, 2024

How Running Can Help You Overcome Depression, with Dr. J.M. Thompson

Have you ever felt trapped in the darkness of depression, unable to escape the torture of your own mind? Many individuals struggle with mental health challenges, seeking relief from the overwhelming emotions and thoughts that consume them. This...

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April 9, 2024

How To Start Drinking Alcohol Again After Years Of Sobriety And Absti…

Have you ever felt like your beliefs and habits around health and wellness were holding you back from truly enjoying life? Many of us struggle to find the right balance between discipline and indulgence when it comes to our well-being. …

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March 19, 2024

How To Get Back On Track When Your Routine Gets Screwed Up

Have you ever struggled to stick to your health and fitness goals when life gets chaotic? We all face times when our normal healthy routines get disrupted – by vacations, holidays, work demands or other life events. Often this leads …

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March 12, 2024

Not Feeling Motivated? That's Because Your Purpose Sucks (But We Can …

Feeling stuck and unmotivated to make positive changes in your life? Learn how to build sustainable momentum instead of relying on fleeting motivation. Without the right mindset and approach, it’s easy to get derailed when trying to form new habits...

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March 5, 2024

How to Conquer Chronic Illness Without Shitting Your Pants

Summary: In this episode, Jeremy and Zach discuss Zach's prolonged illness and his decision to finally take antibiotics. Zach explains his reservations about antibiotics, including the potential for antibiotic resistance and the negative impact on...

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Feb. 20, 2024

How To Overcome Past Conditioning and Believe In Your Potential, with…

Summary: Many men struggle with finding their true purpose and living up to their full potential due to past trauma, limiting beliefs, and unhealthy conditioning. Jared Ganem hit rock bottom after his dream of becoming a pro wrestler was crushed...

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Feb. 13, 2024

How to Change Your Entire Life by Changing 5% of Your Day

Summary In this episode, Jeremy and Zach discuss the importance of taking care of yourself and how making small changes can have a significant impact on one's life. They emphasize the power of changing just 5% of your day and …

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Feb. 6, 2024

The Full Body Workout You Can Do At Home In Just 20 Minutes, with Bru…

Summary Have you ever longed for that blissful feeling of gliding across a misty lake at dawn, immersed in nature’s peace? Like many, you may lack the hardcore dedication real rowing demands yet crave the full-body joy and mental clarity …

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Jan. 16, 2024

How to Take the First Step Back into Healthy Habits

Summary Are you struggling to get back into a workout routine after falling off track over the holidays? Many people lose motivation and discipline around health goals during busy holiday seasons. This can negatively impact both physical...

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