Mindful Muscle

In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, hosts Gio Marin and Jodi Dolo delve into the topic of encouraging teens to start and maintain fitness routines. Jodi shares personal experiences about her son’s budding interest in working out, the challenges of navigating fitness and nutrition advice prevalent on social media, and ensuring a healthy relationship with food. The hosts additionally disc...

At 52 and closer to 53, Gio is chasing the rim again — literally. 🏀 In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, Gio and Jodi open up about real-life struggles, smart goals, and what it means to keep showing up for your health, no matter your age or circumstances. Jodi shares the powerful story of her husband’s recovery after a horrific drunk driving accident, the emotional and financial toll i...

In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, hosts Gio Marin and Jodi Dolo welcome Alan Welch, host of the Busy Pro Fast Wellness podcast, for an inspiring conversation. Alan shares his journey from being a semi-professional musician to becoming a wellness advocate, detailing how he lost 145 pounds and overcame a long struggle with alcohol. The episode delves deep into the importance of sustaina...

Welcome to another episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast with Gio and Jodi! In this episode, Gio and Jodi debunk popular health and fitness myths. Discover why organic foods, carbs, fats, and gluten aren’t always what they seem, and learn the truth about post-7 PM meals, workout routines, and the misconception that thinness equates to health. Jodi also shares updates on her husband’s recovery jour...

Welcome back to the Mindful Muscle Podcast! In today's episode, Gio Marin and Jodi Dolo discuss their personal fitness journeys, the myth of 'luck' in maintaining fitness routines, and how intentional effort and consistent habits are key to success. Gio shares his experience managing workouts during a busy business trip and emphasizes that sustainable fitness is not about luck, but about making ti...

In this episode co-host Jodi is riding solo as Gio is on a business trip. She talks about weighted vest are they just a trend, a tool or a trap? Do you use one? Are you looking to get one? Listen to this brief episode and hear what Jodi has to say.

https://www.amazon.com/shop/liviakaos In this special solo episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, host Jodi celebrates her 8-year health anniversary by sharing tools, food items, and apps that have remained constant throughout her journey. From overcoming health scares to finding sustainable fitness routines and supportive workout gear, Jodi offers insights and personal anecdotes. She also gives u...

Welcome back to the Mindful Muscle Podcast with Jodi and Gio. In today's heartfelt episode, Jody opens up about her husband's recent serious car accident and the impact it has had on their lives. She shares personal updates, the raw reality of coping with unexpected challenges, and important reminders about maintaining health and wellness during tough times. This episode is a testament to the impo...

In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, hosts Gio and Jodi welcome fitness instructor and confidence coach, Courtney McCarthy, CEO and founder of Love Your Body Fitness (Loyobo). Courtney shares her personal fitness journey, how she created a supportive online community, and the importance of rewriting the rules around exercise and self-worth. They discuss the significance of finding joyful...

Welcome back to the Mindful Muscle Podcast! In this special solo episode, Jodi Dolo addresses a question that recently she is commonly asked. Jodi discusses the topic of weight loss prescriptions, stressing the importance of consulting with a doctor and building sustainable, healthy habits regardless of whether or not you choose to use medications like Wegovy or Ozempic. She emphasizes the signifi...

Welcome to a special episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast! Hosted by lifelong friends and fitness enthusiasts, Gio Marin and Jodi Dolo, who together have lost 140 pounds and gained a healthier lifestyle. In this episode, they introduce Dr. Ron du Preez an inspiring guest from South Africa. At 73 years old, Dr. du Preez is on an incredible journey called 'Senior Strides,' where he plans to walk 50...

Welcome to another enriching episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast! Join hosts Gio Marin and Jodi Dolo, along with guest co-host Kristin, as they delve into the nuanced topic of commenting on people's bodies and weight loss journeys. With a combined weight loss of 140 pounds and transformative strength gains, the hosts share their experiences and insights on how to appropriately acknowledge physic...

In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, co-hosts Gio Marin and Jodi Dolo share their incredible health and weight loss journeys, collectively maintaining a 140-pound weight loss. Joining them is special guest Mike Smith, an expert dedicated to the study and treatment of obesity. Mike opens up about his personal story, having lost 130 pounds himself, and discusses the premise and motivations...

Join us in this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast as we welcome Nathaniel Hovsepian, a real estate investor turned health coach for busy dads. Nathaniel shares his passion for helping fathers prioritize their health and wellness through goal setting, nutrition planning, and time management. Learn about Nathaniel's own fitness journey, his experiences in the Marine Corps, and how he integrates...

Welcome to another episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast! Join co-hosts Gio and Jodi as they welcome special guest Kristen Petrony. Kristen, a former public school teacher for 18 years, turned her life around during the Covid pandemic to become a full-time fitness and nutrition coach, specializing in helping women. She shares her inspiring story of weight loss, strength training, and battling brea...

Quick Tips for Your Fitness Journey | Mindful Muscle Podcast In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, co-hosts Gio and Jody share their experiences and insights from their unique health and wellness journeys. Join them as they discuss their personal updates, including Jody's new role as a fitness coach and Gio's successful implementation of walking pads at home. This episode is packed with q...

In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, hosts Jodi Dolo and Gio Marin speak with Barry, better known as 'Built by Barry' on Instagram. Barry shares his journey from being a high school athlete to becoming a well-respected fitness trainer with over 15 years of experience. The conversation covers Barry's own weight loss story, his transition into the fitness industry, and his passion for help...

In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, join Gio and Jodi as they chat with fitness and nutrition coach Raginée Mora. Raginée shares her personal journey of overcoming postpartum core weakness and shedding light on diastasis recti—a common but often misunderstood condition after pregnancy that affects many moms. Learn about her innovative 8-week core challenge, which has transformed lives b...

In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, hosts Gio and Jodi welcome Sean Willers, a former DJ and military veteran, now a fitness professional helping men overcome self-destructive habits. Sean shares his journey from early alcohol use to military service, falling into a cycle of partying and drug addiction, and finally finding redemption through fitness and intermittent fasting. He talks ab...

Welcome back to another episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast with your hosts, Gio and Jodi! In this episode, we dive into our own health and wellness journeys, where we collectively lost and maintained over 140 pounds. We cater especially to beginners, emphasizing that significant health improvements are possible at any age. This week, we play a game of 'Underrated or Overrated' with various fitn...

Welcome to another episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast! In this episode, hosts Gio and Jodi explore their personal fitness journeys, how they achieved a collective 140-pound weight loss, and maintain healthy habits with the help of the Fitbod app. They discuss the power of starting a fitness journey later in life, with Gio starting at 47 and Jodi at 36, and how the Fitbod community provides supp...

In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, hosts Gio and Jodi, who have collectively lost and maintained a 140-pound weight loss journey, share their insights on the FitBod app—an app that has significantly impacted their fitness routines. They clarify that this episode isn't sponsored by FitBod and dive into the app's three standout features: the custom exercise feature, the multiple gym prof...

In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, hosts Gio and Jodi return with a new update for 2025. They share their personal health and wellness journeys, discuss Gio's recent move from Texas to Oklahoma, and explore the challenges of adjusting to new fitness routines without a home gym. Jodi highlights the importance of advocating for one's health after a health scare linked to a birth control...

Join hosts Gio and Jodi as they revisit an incredible episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast featuring Darian and Marcia, a couple who transformed their lives by losing over 240 pounds combined. Despite facing major health scares, they embarked on a fitness and nutrition journey together, demonstrating the power of support and community. This episode dives deep into their strategies, daily routines...

Join us on the Mindful Muscle Podcast as Samantha Schmidt shares her inspiring transformation story. Samantha, a dedicated mom and mental health therapist, opens up about her fitness journey, body image struggles, and how she overcame them to achieve physical and mental strength. Listen in as she discusses her relationship with the scale, the importance of a support system, and her plans for futur...