Today's guest is Brad Jensen, also known as thesoberbodybuilder online. He is the owner of Key Nutrition and - co-host of the popular "The Key nutrition podcast." Brad has an incredible recovery story and over ten years of sobriety. The ironic thing about Brad's story is that fitness has played both a positive and a negative role in his life, and it even led him to try painkillers for the first time when he was just seventeen. The years followed were filled with self-destruction and turmoil, leading to multiple incarcerations and rehab visits. After being homeless for nearly a year in 2012, Brad found himself at rock bottom after his mom bought heroin for him so that he wouldn't feel dope sick at his Grandfather's funeral. His mother, filled with tears, watched Brad get high in the back of her car; this was Brad's breaking point. Hours later, Brad found himself arrested again, but this time it was the catalyst for his sobriety. Today he comes on the podcast to tell his riveting story from start to finish. We talk about the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Our discussion also gets tactical as we dive into how to thrive in recovery, the power of your inner circle and much more!     What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 02:20 Mistakes that people make in sobriety 07:04 Spend time with people who have “common futures” 10:11 Unhealthy coping mechanisms 13:12 Where did Brad’s addiction journey begin? 27:00 Using opiates to numb emotional pain 21:39 Things go down hill for him FAST 27:28 Why Brad struggled with staying sober 29:23 Did he still workout during active addiction? 33:19 Brad is homeless for nearly a year  36:03 Getting high in his Mom’s car before his Grandfather’s funeral 39:43 How did he finally get and stay sober? 47:02 The four pillars of fitness 51:40 Does Brad still have addictive patterns? 55:38 Advice for parents who have a kid who is struggling with addiction    Episode Resources:   Connect with Brad   Instagram Website Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   WELLNESS DISCLAIMER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is the Queen of Confidence Serena Kerrigan.  Serena is a Latina Content Creator, Media Personality, Entrepreneur and creator of Let’s F*cking Date. Her brand is famous for its wildly effective relationship-building card games. Her unique ability to listen and engage with her audience has generated viral success and a dedicated cult following on social media.  Serena’s bold personality and life changing mantras have inspired thousands to live their life unapologetically.  Today we discuss why changing her middle name and creating the SFK persona helped Serena survive when she was younger and how it helped her build extreme confidence along the way. She also shares the struggles this same persona has created for her and how it wasn’t until recently that she was comfortable just being “Serena.” We also discuss the world of dating, why rejection is redirection and steps you can take to develop real confidence. We also play one of her card games live on the show which I think you will find very entertaining!    What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:56 How do you know if you’re TRULY confident?  05:03 Serena explains why she created SFK  09:48 Does she struggle with being vulnerable? 15:04 When did she become comfortable just being “Serena”? 19:43 Not letting your childhood dictate the rest of your life 22:19 Struggles with dating 29:46 “Prizes don't chase winners. Winners chase for the prize” 31:38 How to avoid “situationships” 34:47 He said WHAT?! 37:58 Rejection is redirection 47:00 Serena and I play her dating game! 49:24 Our first impressions of each other  51:43 Dating advice from Serena           Episode Resources:   Connect with Serena   Instagram TikTok Buy her card games Attend her live event Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter     ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Marc Schulz, PhD. Marc is the Associate Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development which is the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted. The study has followed the lives of two generations of individuals from the same families for more than eighty years. Dr. Schulz received his Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College and his PhD in clinical psychology from the University of California at Berkeley. He is a practicing therapist with postdoctoral training in health and clinical psychology at Harvard Medical School.  Marc is the co-author of the newly released book The Good Life: Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study on Happiness.  Today Dr. Schulz and I chat about the findings of his study and what actually makes people happy long term. We discuss how things like money, relationships and work impact our levels of happiness and what it actually means to live a Good Life.      What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:38 How does someone know if they lived a “good life”? 03:14 What types of relationships are most meaningful?   05:35 Does technology change what makes people happy? 08:24 Online vs. in person relationships 10:45 How to strengthen in person relationships 12:31 How do scientists define happiness? 14:20 Handling adversity (according to 80 years of research) 16:47 How to remain optimistic during hard times 19:23 Common happiness traps 22:45 Can money make you happy? 27:29 Is happiness a choice? 31:17 How did people deal with their mental health 80 years ago? 34:57 Does being married make you happy? 38:16 How to improve intimate relationships 44:38 What makes people happy at work?   Episode Resources:   Connect with Marc Buy "The Good Life" Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Dan Garner. Dan is the founder of Team Garner, Inc. and co-founder of RAPID Health Optimization which offer high-level personalized online training, nutrition coaching, and lab analysis for world-class results. His coaching resume is second to none having worked with dozens of professional athletes in 14 different sports. Within his clientele he has worked with world champions, hall of famers, MVP’s, world record breakers and more. In this episode we discuss why you shouldn’t major in the minors when it comes to your health and the things should actually focus on. Dan shares some solid tips for building healthy habits and developing discipline so that you can put consistency on autopilot. We get into what you can do if you’re feeling fatigued, stressed or bloated and what supplements you can take to better your sleep, reduce stress and improve your overall health.     What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:58 Don’t “major in the minors” when it comes to your health 06:12 Momentum builds consistency   08:57 The 60 second movie of your day 14:26 Dan’s thoughts on bloodwork 16:15 What causes fatigue  22:32 What supplements should everyone take? 24:56 Don’t lose weight…Get healthier! 29:54 Can stress cause gut issues? 35:37 How to reduce stress?  40:10 What causes digestive issues? 42:41 Are you dehydrated? 44:47 The dangers of being dehydrated 48:19 Tools for improving sleep quality 55:44 Why motivation doesn’t work   Episode Resources:   Connect with Dan   Instagram Rapid Health Report Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is social media personality Lyss Boss. Lyss is the host of the highly popular podcast “Date Yourself Instead,” a podcast intended to inspire you to become the best version of yourself. In her podcast, she gets candid about her relationship experiences, and touches on other topics including business, beauty, wellness, and so much more. In 2021, Lyss started a self-love series on TikTok which amassed over 100+ million views on her videos and counting. In this episode, we talk about learning how to date yourself and take your power back so that you can become your highest self and attract a partner that reflects that. Lyss opens up about healing her relationship with external validation and also shares some unhealthy patterns she has had to work on. We also get into why you shouldn’t be attached to timelines, the truth about manifestation and more.    What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:56 How to take your power back after a breakup 06:20 What mistakes has Lyss made in relationships? 09:26 What does self-love REALLY mean? 12:25 Are you with the right partner? 15:00 Why you shouldn’t be attached to timelines 19:38 What does “Date Yourself Instead” mean? 21:34 The external validation trap (& how she’s healed from it) 27:24 Lyss’s spiritual transformation 30:45 How she stopped worrying about the opinions of others  34:16 The truth about manifestation  37:01 Does Lyss believe in the law of attraction? 41:14 How to get over an ex  43:28 What is she looking to manifest? 47:36 Common manifestation misconception  48:48 Lyss’s music career 50:20 What does she do to improve her mental health? Connect with Lyss Instagram TikTok Podcast Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   ⚠ DISCLAIMER ⚠   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Mari Llewellyn. Mari is a popular fitness guru, successful entrepreneur, avid mental health advocate and host of the Pursuit of Wellness podcast. At 250 pounds, Mari hit rock bottom, both mentally and physically. She decided to take ownership of her health and with the help of her now-husband, Greg, she was able to lose 90 pounds and finally find self-love. Mari documented her astonishing mental and physical health journey via her online platforms which garnered her over 2M combined unique followers. She completely transformed her future and has now dedicated her life to help women from all backgrounds reach their full mental and physical potential. Through this mission, she launched Bloom Nutrition which is completely self-funded and grown through her own platforms. Today we talk about Mari’s incredible story from start to finish and break down the steps she took to completely transform her life mentally, emotionally and physically and so much more.   What to Listen For:   01:44 What 3 things helped Mari transform her life? 04:07 Mari hits rock bottom during college 07:42 What is BPD? (borderline personality disorder) 10:31 How did she handle being diagnosed with BPD? 13:15 What has helped Mari manage BPD? 15:55 Not letting her diagnosis define her 17:56 What were the first steps Mari took to change her life? 19:59 Coming off all medication 21:45 Overcoming gym intimidation  24:09 How did Mari begin to transform her health? 27:48 How long did it take her to lose 90 lb? 31:37 The importance of having a “why” 33:47 Does Mari struggle with her self image? 35:16 How to handle weight loss plateaus/setbacks 38:05 Other than fitness what else helps Mari cope with life? 39:46 Why Mari’s marriage is so special 42:37 Her relationship with her family  45:52 The picture that started Mari’s business 49:24 Bloom nutrition (their supplement company) 53:26 What’s next on her healing journey? 55:39 Did Mari ever reach a point where fitness didn’t help her emotionally?   Connect with Mari Instagram Bloom Podcast   Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter       ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed.   If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.   If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:   Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.    SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Stan Efferding who is an IFBB pro bodybuilder and has his bachelor of science in psychology and exercise science from the University of Oregon. Stan is a multiple all -time world record holding powerlifter and has been training high school, Collegiate, and Professional athletes for over 25 years. He has conducted over 200 seminars in 14 countries and in all 50 states. Today Stan and I discuss the biggest mistakes people make when starting any type of health journey. He shares why compliance is the science and what the most successful dieters have in common. Stan reveals a simple step by step guide for weight loss including the types of foods to consume as well as how to determine things like total calories and macronutrients and how to adjust along the way. We also get into the power of walking, how build to muscle in the gym and more!    What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:46 Biggest mistakes people make when starting their health journey 05:42 Traits of the most successful dieters 08:51 Stan’s most meaningful achievement 13:50 Restrictive diets can be problematic 16:39 Why did Stan create the “vertical diet''? 21:01 When does dieting become tricky? 24:19 What to eat for fat loss & how to calculate calories/macros 33:50 Is red meat healthy? 39:30 Adjusting calories after you lose weight 43:08 Why “10 minute walks” are so effective 46:24 How to build muscle in the gym 56:19 Why you should mix things up 1:01:05 How to meal prep 1:06:04 Why do people eat when they aren’t hungry? Episode Resources:   Connect with Stan   Instagram Website YouTube   Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is lifestyle influencer Alyssa Lynch. Alyssa built a massive online platform sharing her love and passion for health and wellness. Today on the show she shares what it’s really like  being an influencer and the difficulties that come along with that. She opens up about her struggles with body obsession, mental health, limiting beliefs and comparison.  We also chat about rebuilding self worth, her advice to people who consume her content, overcoming setbacks and more   What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:29 How to build confidence when going through adversity  04:10 Alyssa hits rock bottom (alone in LA) 09:56 Struggles with body image 13:28 What impact did her childhood have on her? 17:44 Why is she so passionate about mental health? 19:50 Healing her relationship with her body 22:45 Measuring success as an “influencer” 27:28 Are beauty treatments overrated?  31:29 What limiting beliefs does Alyssa have? 34:13 Why was 2022 so challenging for her? 36:37 Dealing with comparison  41:15 How does she maintain integrity? 44:43 Managing anxiety 47:56 What does her wellness routine look like? 49:48 What can someone do if 2022 was a bad year for them?  Episode Resources:   Connect with Alyssa   Instagram TikTok Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Sal Di Stefano. You may know Sal as one of the hosts of the Mind Pump Podcast, a show that exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more. Sal picked up his first weight at the age of 14. Fitness was a way for him to apply hard work and effort towards changing and re-inventing himself. He wanted to shift the direction of the fitness industry from an aesthetic insecurity based industry to a self love and self care health industry. This is Sal’s third time on the podcast and today we discuss what you must do in order to achieve your health and fitness goals.  But, today’s conversation isn’t all about working out. We dive deep into  the non-physical things that you must do in order to achieve your goals. We discuss behavior change, how to build healthy habits, why self discovery is a non-negotiable and of course we chat about some things you must do in the gym to see results and much more.    What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:41 3 things you should focus on to improve your health in 2023 03:30 Why do most exercise programs fail? (& which is most effective) 06:42 How to effectively set goals 09:52 Discovering the root cause of your motivation 12:13 THIS mindset shift will help you reach your goals 14:42 Don’t fall into this common workout trap 16:37 The importance of strength training 19:59 Don’t be hyper focused on weight loss 22:09 Expect to hit speed bumps along the way 24:43 Improving your health is a journey 34:09 Tips for practicing patience 38:37 What to do when you hit a plateau 40:40 Liver King (& who you should follow online) 45:43 The “processed food of fitness” 48:11 How to lose belly fat 53:26 Sal’s goals for 2023 Episode Resources:   Connect with Sal   Instagram Website Twitter Podcast Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Sara Kuburic. Sara is an existential psychotherapist and many of you know her as @millennial.therapist on Instagram and this is her third time on the podcast. Sara is also a writer as well as a columnist for USA Today. I know I've said this before, but what I love about Sara’s content is that she takes complex issues that can be hard to talk about such as mental health, relationships, and dating and creates content around these topics that's easy for people to understand and digest. I think you're really gonna appreciate this episode as we kept it super organic and we covered a lot of ground on dating, relationships and so much more.   What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:32 Hard Relationship Truth #1 02:50 Which relationship needs are your responsibility?  05:19 “The degree of vulnerability dictates the degree of intimacy.” 08:31 Hard Relationship Truth #2 11:08 Why does personal accountability often get overlooked?  14:54 Taking responsibility for your behavior after a breakup 16:48 I’ve been cheated on and we broke up. Now what?  19:35 Sara’s thoughts on monogamy 22:41 Sara and I get personal 26:13 Hard Relationship Truth #3 27:37 How to stop self sabotaging 32:08 Communicating your needs to a potential partner 35:10 Why are so many people single?  39:00 When actions and words are misaligned  42:18 How to identify your “red flags” 44:25 Traits of a “high value partner” 49:02 Mistakes people make when setting boundaries 52:29 Is Blaming your parents helpful? 55:49 When is it time to breakup? 58:05 Do THIS not THAT after a breakup 1:04:54 How to not be so hard on yourself  Episode Resources:   Connect with Sara   Instagram Website Twitter Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices