Fit Family Foundations

Kaitlyn Young gets real and raw - and most of all, authentic - on this episode, which shows clearly why the founder and CEO of Social Media Doctor has been become such a successful entrepreneur so quickly. She not only emphasizes the importance of being authentic on social media and not being afraid of the haters out there, but she practices what she preaches. Kaitlyn shares tips for building a so...

As I recover - literally step by step - from a torn Achilles tendon - I am reminded of other humbling experiences that have impacted my life and taught me valuable lessons. Starting with my foray into the health and fitness industry, and over these past 3+ years, building Fernandes Fit. But allow me to start from the beginning. So sit back, relax and of course...ENJOY!

My leg gave out...and I instantly thought all the work I had done rehabbing my injury had gone to waste. That's how quickly fear can set in...if we allow it. It's OK to be afraid, but we need to lean into that fear, not give into it - myself included. It's also OK to sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY THE SHOW!

The importance of setting the right example, in health and fitness and all facets of life, came full circle recently. Even with the Vicnasium right next door to his room, my son, Zach, rarely showed an interest in taking training seriously - until the night of his 14th birthday earlier this month. He was watching all this time...and that's finally paying off.

My ongoing recovery from a torn Achilles tendon continues emphasizing the importance of having a positive mindset. How we choose to look at at a time in our lives determines how we approach it and how successful we are at conquering it...and I have firsthand experience. So sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY!

It's easy to get out of a daily routine that works for us. And the more time that passes, the harder it is to get back into it. A lot goes into that routine, but it grows simpler the more we grow accustomed to doing it. So it can seem overwhelming to try to regain our groove in life. But if we do one thing, whatever that thing is, that's the all-important first step to getting back on our path to...

Kasia Foltyn is known as the "Mobile Mermaid" who brings her passion for teaching swimming and the importance of water safety to people no matter where they are. But there’s much more to her than meets the eye. It all starts with her simply effective - and most importantly, faith-based - approach that is summed up in six letters - be. GO.Do. So I'll simply let her share what that means and why it'...

Now that Zach is a few months away from starting high school, it's hard not to start thinking ahead to college - and the alarmingly high cost of attending one. College is no longer a place to find yourself. The numbers - specifically ROI on the massive investment - have to add up. The good thing is, listening to this episode will cost you only a few minutes of your time. So sit back, relax and......

Jeremy Gunn and his wife, Billie, take the pain out of painting. That's how they roll - because that's what their team, their customers and the integrity of JBG Services, Painting Division - their Wilmington, NC-based company means to them. Count my family and I as are proud customers of JBG. So when I relaunched this show, I had to have Jeremy on to talk about JBG, his nearly 25 years in the rest...

After a six-month hiatus, I'm back on the airwaves - with a new name and focus for the show. On the "Healthy Lives, Healthy Business" Podcast, we will help fellow entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded people empower their personal and professional success through health and fitness. A couple things remain the same though... We'll have a bunch of great guests...and we'll have lots of fun...

I'm finally on the right side of COVID-19...and I 100% believe being healthy and physically fit helped me get through it without any major issues. Which makes further believe that true health and fitness isn't about getting healthy and physically fit. It's about staying healthy and physically fit when life throws curveballs at you. Which I share on the latest installment of the show (through a cou...

That's a loaded question given the state of the health and fitness industry today (i.e. influencers). There's also some very simple answers - namely to lose weight and feel better. But on this episode, I delve a little deeper into why you should a hire coach. But for now, sit back and relax and of course... ENJOY!

Occurred recently, thanks to my wife, Shelly, calling me out on not paying enough attention to her and our marriage. That set the stage for some real change between us - for the better. So if you've been neglecting your spouse or significant other lately, this is the episode you need to check out. So sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY!

Before we decide to take control of our quality of life? I'm reminded of that every time I speak to my Dad, who's health - and subsequently quality of life - has declined dramatically since suffering a major stroke nearly 6 years ago. Which, after our Father's Day conversation on Sunday, prompted me to get on the mic and talk off the cuff and from the heart. So sit back, relax and... really LISTEN...

That's more than a mantra. It's now the focal point of my business. I'm working with entrepreneurs, business owners and career-oriented people...because first and foremost, we're all human beings. And sometimes, we need a little help. But for now... Sit back, relax and... ENJOY THE SHOW!

This is the first episode of this podcast in five weeks...and do I have a lot to share with you. So much has changed in that time, but that doesn't come as a surprise. Life changes all the time, whether we like it or not. Whether we're ready or not. Sure, we can fight it, but we'll lose every time. So ready or not, here's the latest edition of the show. Sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY!

Because if I had faced the path to entrepreneurship and opening a business alone, I would have ran the other day. I owe so much to my family by blood and family of choice, starting with my wife, Shelly. I wouldn't be where I am without them. So I plan to celebrate with them when I officially become a published author on Wednesday, May 3 - the day the book collaboration, "Real Talk With Real Fit Pr...

You already know my life is an open book. But on Wednesday, May 3 , my life will be in a book - and you will have the opportunity to open it see what's inside. On that day, I officially become a published author, as I'm part of a book collaboration entitled, "Real Talk With Real Fit Pros." You will learn more about who I am, as well as a great group of fellow fitness professionals, entrepreneurs a...

Jerry Handley's moniker is the East Coast Viking, thanks in part to his impressively full beard. But look past the physical persona, deep within the man... And you find a well-respected, hard-working and intelligent entrepreneur and coach, whose passion shines through every day at Viking Performance Training in Morgantown, W. Va. - training today's youth to tackle life's biggest challenges and cre...

Because when you think you know it all, you fail to learn a valuable lesson that applies to all aspects of life. Learning leads to growth. I received a valuable reminder of that lesson these past couple of weeks. Tune in to the latest installment of the show to learn more. See what I did there...

It's real simple to simplify what we have to do in life. It's much harder to get to that point in life. Sometimes, though, life forces you to do just that - and that has happened to me these past few weeks. Tune in to learn what's happened, and how it's forced me to really simplify life even more than it already was. So sit back, relax and... ENJOY!

My family has moved a lot, especially in the past four years. But those moves weren't made specifically in search of happiness. Because, happiness comes from within - and you'll learn what I mean within these next 14 minutes. So sit back, relax and... ENJOY!

Run through them. Power through them. Those are the challenging thoughts I had to face as limiting beliefs ran through my mind while completing my first half-marathon recently. I had to fight through them, just like I had to fight through the pain and discomfort on that 13.1-mile trek. The good thing is, you don't have to work so hard to learn how I pushed through the pain and doubt. Just sit back...

Quality Independence isn't simply the title of this show, or the name behind Beth Locke 's occupational therapy business, Quality Independence Therapy in Wilmington, N.C. It's what she strives to achieve every day - for her clients and herself. It's not easy to venture into the business world on your own, especially in an industry that's firmly entrenched in the Cape Fear region. But like the qual...

We're taught at a young age (at least I was, anyway) that we need to make sacrifices to get ahead, to get where we want to be in life. And to some extent, that's true. But where do you draw the line? Are we sacrificing aspects of our lives to the point that it's impacting our lives, that it changes our lives - and not for the better. I have seen firsthand when you sacrifice so much in life that yo...