IDFitness

Most people assume that if two people have the same goal, they should follow the same workout. But after years of coaching, we've learned that real progress doesn't work that way. In this episode of the ID Fitness Podcast, we explain why two people can do the exact same exercises and get completely different results—and why personalized training matters more than ever. We discuss why movem...

Most people think their health struggles come down to diet, workouts, or willpower. But after reflecting on my mom’s 120-pound weight loss journey, I realized something deeper: For many people, the real problem isn’t food. It’s boundaries. In this episode of the ID Fitness Podcast, I break down the lessons that stood out most after hearing my mom’s story — and why so many health struggles are actu...

Most people are told they’re “fine” because their lab work is normal — yet they still feel exhausted, inflamed, stuck, and frustrated. In this episode of the ID Fitness Podcast , we break down why normal lab ranges don’t always mean optimal health — and why so many active people struggle with energy, fat loss, recovery, and performance despite doing the right things. We dive into how hidden stress...

Most men don’t fall apart loudly. They keep going. They perform. They carry it—until something finally gives. In this episode of the ID Fitness Podcast, I sit down with Wesley Bell, Licensed Professional Counselor based in Oxford, Mississippi, to talk about what’s really happening beneath the surface for men. We dig into:Anxiety that never fully shuts offIdentity questions that run quietly in the...

In this episode of the ID Fitness Podcast, CJ sits down with marriage and trauma therapist Tyler Stacy to talk about the one skill that transforms marriages, reduces stress, and heals emotional disconnection: repair. Tyler breaks down the Connection → Disruption → Repair cycle and explains why most couples slowly drift apart — not because they stop loving each other, but because they stop repairin...

Athletes are more than numbers. For 13 years, Dr. Josie Nicholson helped shape the culture of mental health in SEC athletics as Director of Sports Psychology at Ole Miss. Now in private practice and host of the Unit3d podcast—recently passing 300 episodes—Josie shares her journey, the lessons learned from working with athletes at every level, and how performance really starts with taking care of t...

In this episode of the ID Fitness Podcast, we sit down with counselor and former pastor Pat Ward to talk about the heart of counseling, healthy marriages, and how faith shapes our mental health. Pat shares why therapy is less about what happens in the counseling room and more about what you carry into daily life, how to handle conflict without constant fighting, and practical tools for navigating...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Rebecca Edwards — a wife, mom, and full-time dentist — for a raw and honest conversation about discipline, identity, and how faith reshapes every area of life. Rebecca shares the real-life challenges of balancing a demanding dental career with motherhood, personal health, and spiritual growth. From the pressure to “do it all” to learning how to rest in God’...

Welcome back to the ID Fitness Podcast! In Season 3, Episode 2, we sit down with Coach CJ — the owner of ID Fitness — for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about faith, purpose, and personal growth. CJ opens up about his journey with getting his masters in biblical counseling and how it’s impacted his life inside and how he coaches. We talk about his background in motocross, what fuels his pass...

Welcome back to the ID Fitness Podcast — and welcome to Season 3!We’re kicking things off with a raw, powerful, and deeply personal episode. Ben returns to the mic after more than a year and a half since his first appearance. If you haven’t heard that one, we highly recommend going back to hear the foundation of his story. In this episode, Ben opens up about his evolving coaching philosophy, his e...

Josh has is a good friend of mine who was the owner of The Range TCG Outdoors. He owned it for 15 years to now become a pilot! We talk more why he decided to do this and what his plan is. To also leaning how the fear of man can stop you without you even realizing!

From being an Ole Miss pitcher to dealing with body dysmorphia, Tyler Myers shares his powerful story. In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Tyler, who was an intern at ID Fitness back in 2020. We dive deep into his journey, from the struggles of body image and mental health to his experiences training at ID Fitness and what he's focused on now. Tyler's story is both relatable and inspir...

I talk with Teresa a client of ours who has beaten stage 4 cancer, lost over 220lbs, and a self-employed tax advisor.

From completely paralyzed after surgery to learning how to walk. In this episode I talk with my good friend and remote client Josh Kennon who is the owner of Precision Martial Arts Academy in Flowood. Josh came to me after he graduate from physical therapy to build him a plan to get his strength back. Josh had an unexpected diagnosis of a cancer mass in his spinal cord. We talk about his journey s...

PHD in Psychology, Mental Health, Walking with God

Personal Training, Group Fitness and Director of Operations for Shed Fitness.

Neurosurgeon, Dementia and Health.

Boundaries, Faith, Fitness and Leadership!

Porter has been with us for over 10 years. He has went from 275lb deadlift to over 500lbs at body weight 163lb. We also talk about boundaries, sleep, food, mental toughness and his brothers overdose that lead to his death.

We have been working with Amanda for a few years now. We are incredibly grateful for her to share her fitness journey!

Client AC talks in depth how she uses intermediate fasting and the flexibility it brings. AC touches on the reality of anxiety and balancing out graduate school.

How did Coach CJ make it to Oxford, MS? Why did he start IDFitness? What is his goals of IDFitness? Where did his fitness journey start?

Coach Ben talks about body building, his family dynamics and boundaries!

With food elimination and boundary work :)