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Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 7min

Low Fat vs Low Carb, Protein Strategies, Rest-Pause Training, Mike HATES Chicken Salad, Steroids Are Cheating, & More...

In this episode, we discuss low fat vs low carb diets, protein strategies while traveling, rest-pause training, why Mike hates chicken salad, steroids are cheating, and much more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iqxy_hLMrdUTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Congratulations to everyone who took advantage of the Mentorship sale—we're pumped to have you!(01:23) — Mike's got something to say about chicken salad(05:41) — Plastic vs glass (stop majoring in the minors)(08:43) — Dad life updates(10:57) — Hip thrusts & protein journeys(13:10) — Why Jordan having your phone number could be bad for your sleep(18:42) — Parenthood & public perception(24:56) — Daddy's home...?(28:54) — The evolution of podcasting & content creation (& how it differs from short-form)(36:42) — Mike is giving Jordan some homework(41:06) — Low fat vs low carb diets(45:18) — Protein strategies while traveling (outside the US)(51:35) — Rest-pause training?(52:34) — Steroids are cheating(57:05) — Our favorite sleep supplements(59:16) — What to absolutely NOT do with Advil PM(1:06:41) — Wrap-upFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 9min

Jordan's Financial Situation, Guessing Mike's ATM PIN, Hiring Your First Employee, and More...

In this episode, we discuss Jordan's financial situation, his journey to becoming a mentalist (as he guesses Mike's ATM PIN), hiring your first employee, and much more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uc_bEXf40GcTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Mentorship sale is ending SOON (don't miss out!)(02:27) — Anger, fear, & dad life updates(06:45) — Jordan's financial situation(20:42) — We actually DO all have the same 24 hours in a day...(28:56) — The line between empathy and enabling(35:56) — When should you hire your FIRST employee (& who should it be)?(44:40) — Generational differences are WILD...(49:30) — Jordan's journey to becoming a mentalist(1:07:25) — Don't miss out on the Mentorship sale!Follow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Jun 17, 2025 • 58min

Love on The Spectrum, Our Biggest Disagreement Ever, Dad Life, and More...

In this episode, we have the biggest disagreement we've ever had and we also discuss the show Love on The Spectrum, dad life, sleep, flexibility training, and much more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WRfHt9bxMG0TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Mentorship sale is ending SOON (don't miss out!)(01:56) — Love on the Spectrum & the ethics of reality TV(13:07) — Elon vs Trump(19:32) — The ages of major health shifts throughout life(29:30) — Takeaways from Jordan's journey to full side splits(35:52) — Dad life updates(37:57) — Rethinking college funds for children(42:09) — The value of walking the walk as a coach(43:19) — How well (or not) we've been sleeping recently(48:15) — The pros and cons of bootcamp style workouts (our biggest disagreement EVER)(57:43) — Don't miss out on the Mentorship sale!You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Jun 10, 2025 • 1h 4min

Enough with The Seed Oil Propaganda, Quit Giving Into Your Impulsive Pleasures, Mike's Insane Fat Loss Macros, & More...

In this episode, we discuss the nonsense seed oil propaganda being shoved down our throats, why you need to quit giving into your impulsive pleasures, Mike's insane fat loss macros, and more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & M11 Reason to Not Become Famous (Tim Ferriss) - https://tim.blog/2020/02/02/reasons-to-not-become-famousWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i-uy4Mh7Wf4TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — What NOT to do in door-to-door sales(05:21) — Speaking of sales... (the Mentorship... It's on sale NOW)(15:47) — Reasons to NOT become famous(20:41) — Quit giving in to your impulsive pleasures(30:17) — We need to start calling ourselves out on our shit more often(43:56) — Pickles are basically a super food(45:28) — The value of doing what you're supposed to even when you don't want to(46:03) — We're tired of this seed oil NONSENSE(54:18) — Mike's cutting macros & our favorite sources of (real) healthy fats(1:02:58) — Don't miss out on the Mentorship sale!You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 2min

Nicotine vs. Caffeine, Food Addiction, Finding Balance in Life, & More...

In this episode, we discuss nicotine vs. caffeine, the truth about food addiction, finding balance in life, highly palatable foods, and much more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZFpOtpW0SrUTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — The Mentorship is on sale NOW (but not for long)(06:03) — Jordan's return to BJJ(09:23) — Managing health (workouts, nutrition, sleep, etc.) & family life(25:02) — The impact of media on your mindset(28:40) — The focus on performance vs aesthetics(32:26) — The slippery slope of social media (& the stranglehold it has on us)(37:42) — The role of influencers in politics(41:25) — Balancing your life after starting a family(47:52) — The surge in the popularity of nicotine(55:29) — Addictiveness vs negative health benefits between nicotine, caffeine, & hyper-palatable foods(1:00:34) — Don't miss out on the Mentorship sale!You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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May 27, 2025 • 1h 4min

You SHOULD Train Through Pain, Male and Female Beauty Standards (GROSS!), Dad Life, What We've Changed Our Mind On in The Last 5 Years, & More...

In this episode, we discuss why you SHOULD train through pain, gross male and female beauty standards, dad life, what we've changed our minds on in the last 5 years, and more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v3WbbbLIV2gTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Dad life updates, social media trends, & how Grok has infiltrated Mike's life(07:35) — Mike has changed his mind on a certain meal prep service(14:09) — This story is so wild we can't spoil it in the timestamp(16:42) — Good stress vs bad stress & the driving emotions behind running a business(22:49) — Teaching kids about money(26:38) — The realities vs "ideals" of communism(31:49) — Is getting the "optimal" protein amount overrated?(34:40) — Why saying "you should never work through pain" is WRONG(47:00) — Where are you placing your f*cks?(50:07) — The impact of societal expectations on body image (it's insane)(1:00:34) — We've got a BIG Mentorship surpriseYou can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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May 20, 2025 • 56min

Mike is a DAD!

Mike is officially a dad to a beautiful baby girl and we spend the entire episode talking about dad life. There is zero helpful information in here for personal trainers—just us talking about being dads—so if you want to hear us shoot the shit and see Mike cry (seriously), dive in.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jGYLF3ZejaQTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — The joys of fatherhood(09:05) — Shifting perspectives on fitness(16:19) — Redefining strength and training goals(25:57) — The time for excuses is over (you don't have a choice anymore)(27:50) — The case for NOT optimizing muscle growth(33:30) — Jordan's sleeper build(34:48) — Mike's a sensitive guy(36:34) — Things make sense now that never made sense before(39:03) — Cherishing the newborn stage(41:08) — Slipping into cheap dopamine habits(47:37) — Mike has had a revelation about rice cakes(53:47) — All it takes to get back on track is a solid 30-day challenge(54:59) — Don't miss the Mentorship sale coming soon (join our email list here)You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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May 6, 2025 • 1h 2min

Jordan's Olive Oil Era, Male Hormone Changes During Household Pregnancy, The Meaning of Life, and More...

In this episode, we discuss Jordan being in his olive oil era, how male hormones change when their wife is pregnant, the meaning of life, and more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mjz91ep8FA0TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Mike has been feeling low-T, high-E lately(02:57) — Male hormone changes during a household pregnancy(10:05) — Is there a link between testosterone levels & the gender of a child?(14:50) — TV & movie recommendations (& don't you EVER equate Gossip Girl to One Tree Hill)(24:07) — "Granola lifestyle" hypocrisy(26:15) — Jordan is in his olive oil era(34:18) — Balancing effectiveness vs enjoyment—when to tell a client no(43:38) — Finding meaning in life(51:47) — Why people care more about aesthetics rather than health (or do they?)(59:30) — Don't miss the Mentorship sale coming soon (join our email list here)You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Apr 29, 2025 • 1h 3min

The Harvard Situation, Power of Nostalgia, Food Restriction Isn’t All Bad, Biggest Regrets, and More...

In this episode, we discuss the nonsense happening at Harvard, the power of nostalgia, why food restriction isn’t all bad, biggest regrets, and more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wh0Ul0hp0jkTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — Mike needs more vitamin D in his life(03:26) — Homeschooling & the shortcomings of the public school system(08:09) — Mike's interesting gym experience(10:40) — The power of nostalgia(12:05) — Consumerism & the psychology behind impulse buying(17:29) — Why food restriction isn't all bad(32:42) — Temptation & spiritual growth(36:36) — How wild were Jordan's anonymous Q&As?(37:31) — Adding extra exercises to workout programs(39:33) — GLP-1s, muscle loss, & creatine(44:56) — Our favorite protein sources(46:26) — My coach won't bill me... What should I do?(47:51) — Our biggest regrets(57:29) — The Harvard situation(1:02:30) — Wrap-upYou can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 1min

NSFW! The Harsh Truth About Building Your Online Fitness Business, Degenerate OnlyFans Behavior, Toes-to-Bar Ab Exercises, Butthole Sunning, and More...

In this episode, we discuss the harsh truth about building your online fitness business, degenerate OnlyFans behavior, toes-to-bar ab exercises, butthole sunning, and more.We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.comThank you!-J & MWATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pg9Dpgn9CuITIMESTAMPS:(00:00) — Intro(00:11) — The harsh truth about building your online fitness business(13:34) — Degenerate OnlyFans behavior(26:30) — Which is better: higher 'clean' calories, or lower-calorie 'crap'?(36:53) — More unpopular advice for building your online fitness business(43:01) — The politics of health(48:50) — Why it's so important to put your content out there—even if you feel like you're "not ready"(51:13) — Tanning your butthole(57:37) — Our thoughts on toes-to-bar(1:00:27) — Keep an eye out for a Mentorship sale SOON (join our email list to hear when it's live)You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking hereFollow the show on social:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcastJoin our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6pCheck out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.comIf you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.comIf you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.----Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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