Pursuit of Balance

Corey breaks down his nutrition hierarchy — what actually matters when it comes to eating well, ranked from least to most important. From food quality and the whole-food-vs-processed debate, to adherence and sustainability, to why protein makes everything easier, to the final boss: caloric balance. Plus a bonus on self-monitoring and environmental design. Practical, no-BS priorities you can...

In episode 49 of Pursuit of Balance, Corey gets into something he's been sitting on since the start of season 2: how having tough conversations is one of the most powerful stress management tools you have. The core idea — avoided conversations collect interest. Every time you put off a hard talk with a coworker, your spouse, or your family, you trade a little short-term discomfort for a much...

You asked for it, this one's the follow-up to "Men Are Solar, Women Are Lunar." In Episode 48 of Pursuit of Balance, Corey breaks down perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause: the three stages, what the drop in estrogen and progesterone actually does to the brain, bones, muscle, skin, and sleep, and the symptoms to expect along the way. Then we get practical. Why heavy resistance training, ply...

Episode 47 of Pursuit of Balance — Brian Johnson vs. the Old Italian Grandpa. The world's most famous biohacker spends $2M a year chasing immortality. An Italian grandpa smokes, drinks wine, eats pasta, and thrives into his 90s. Which one should you actually be? In this solo episode, Corey breaks down what years of biohacking actually taught him, what he kept, what he dropped, and why the th...

After 18 years as a coach, I finally sat down with the research on female hormonal cycles and training — and I'll be honest, it changed how I think about coaching entirely. In this episode of Pursuit of Balance, I break down why men and women operate on fundamentally different biological clocks, what the four phases of a woman's cycle actually mean for training and nutrition, and why the "ju...

In Episode 44 of Pursuit of Balance, Corey breaks down how exercise directly and indirectly improves mental health — and why "the best path to the mind is through the body." This isn't your typical mental health awareness conversation. Instead of journaling, breathing, and bubble baths, Corey gets into the actual mechanisms behind why training works — and the indirect benefits most peo...

Pain Is Your Best Teacher — The Comfort Crisis, Root-Cause Thinking & Emotional Regulation There's a genetic disorder called CIPA where people can't feel pain at all — and instead of a superpower, it's devastating. That's the entry point into this episode of Pursuit of Balance , where Corey breaks down why pain — physical, emotional, mental, and social — is one of the m...

I'm taking an honest, no-shame look at GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro — what they actually do, the side effects most people aren't talking about (lean muscle loss, bone density, disordered eating, libido), and the non-negotiable mitigation strategies you need whether you're on one, considering one, or trying to get the same results naturally. I'll also get into why the rebound coming...

In Episode 41, Corey gets honest about the difference between formal education and self-education and why the second one matters more than the first. From dropping out of community college to building a gym business through books, mentors, and workshops, this episode is about adopting the "forever student" mindset that fuels growth in every area of your life: work, relationships, health, and beyon...

In Episode 40 of Pursuit of Balance, I break down the new metabolic testing technology coming to Functional Lifestyles in Palo Alto — including resting metabolic rate testing and VO2 max active testing. I cover what each test actually measures, why VO2 max is one of the strongest predictors of longevity we have, and what my own results revealed (including the fact that I'm under-training my...

Solo episode. 8 things nature has been quietly teaching us about life — seasons, storms, waves, rest, and recovery. Corey breaks down the laws of nature as analogies for business, health, relationships, and mindset. Plus a personal story he's never shared online about getting robbed in his early 20s and the domino effect that followed. This one gets a little hippie. Worth it.

In Episode 37, Corey breaks down his honest take on the AI and robotics revolution — why he's more fascinated than fearful, what it means for the future of work, and how he's already using AI tools to build out coach training, automate operations, and reclaim creative energy in his business. He also gets into the deeper human side of it: what happens when the boring jobs disappear, why creat...

Is tracking your food helping you — or controlling you? In this episode, Corey breaks down the difference between disciplined eating and disordered eating, shares honest stories from his coaching career and personal life, and offers practical, sustainable strategies for building a better relationship with food. No extreme diets. No shame. Just a real conversation about finding balance.

Episode 35 is a little different. I'm stepping into a new role in life—fatherhood. My wife and I are expecting our first child, and it's made me reflect deeply on purpose, responsibility, and what actually matters. In this episode, I talk through: Why parenting might be the most important job we'll ever have How childhood shapes identity, habits, and behavior The responsibility we have as pa...

In this episode, I break down the concept of accountability stacks — the layers and systems that make it easier to stay committed to your goals. From appointments and financial commitment to deadlines, environment, and identity, this is a practical framework for creating real follow-through in fitness, business, and life.

Victim mindset is one of the biggest traps people fall into without even realizing it. In this episode of Pursuit of Balance, we break down the psychology behind victim mentality — how it shows up in health, business, relationships, and mental health — and why it quietly limits your potential. More importantly, we discuss how to shift from a victim mindset to an agency mindset through...

Dieting is hard for one simple reason: hunger. But hunger isn't the enemy. In this episode of Pursuit of Balance, I break down the physiology behind appetite and explain the strategies that make dieting dramatically easier. We cover: • The hormones that control hunger (ghrelin & leptin) • Why protein and fiber help control cravings • High-volume foods that keep you full • S...

Leadership isn't a title — it's influence. In this episode, I break down 10 traits that great leaders consistently embody: going first, creating safety, setting clarity, developing people, regulating emotions, staying consistent, asking better questions, leading through service, and staying coachable. Whether you're leading a team, a family, or yourself — these principles transfer ever...

In Episode 30 of Pursuit of Balance, we breakdown the 7 most common reasons people never see results in the gym. It's not your metabolism. It's not your genetics. And it's not your age. From lack of intensity and low training frequency to poor nutrition, high stress, and missing accountability systems — this episode dives deep into what actually drives progress. If you've ever asked, “...

All human behavior is driven by needs — not logic. In Episode 29, I unpack Tony Robbins' Six Human Needs and how they influence the decisions you make every day: certainty, variety, significance, love/connection, growth, and contribution. We'll also hit the difference between achievement vs fulfillment , why comfort can become a trap, and a simple reflection drill to identify what's actually...

In this episode, I break down the core ideas from Die With Zero by Bill Perkins and why saving for “someday” can turn into delaying life entirely. We talk about how experiences expire, memories compound, and why investing in yourself and your people might be the best ROI you'll ever get.

Episode 27 takes a turn into spirituality, purpose, and what we can learn from religion and philosophy without needing to subscribe to any single label. Corey breaks down 9 universal lessons—discipline, integrity, service, presence, and more—and how they connect directly to health, happiness, leadership, and longevity.

In this episode of Pursuit of Balance , I break down what I believe is the most important skill anyone can develop: communication . Not just for sales or marketing — but for your relationships, your career, leadership, parenting, and your ability to influence outcomes in every part of life. We talk about: Why people make decisions emotionally (and justify them with logic later) The differenc...

In this episode, I dive into the fundamentals that actually drive progress: proper structure, progressive overload, intensity, deloading, recovery, mobility, and aerobic work. If you've been training consistently but feel stuck, plateaued, or beat up, this is the episode you need.

In this episode of Pursuit of Balance , we break down how to actually guarantee progress in 2026 — and why most New Year's resolutions fail. The truth: motivation isn't the answer. Environment, systems, and identity are. We cover SMART goals, reverse-engineering your plan, accountability systems (partners, investing in yourself, tracking, public accountability), and how to design your enviro...