Stronger Weekly

This week in our weekly bonus news episode, we break down the most important health & fitness headlines of the week: A new Harvard study finds that exercise variety — not just volume — is linked to a 19% lower risk of early death. U.S. measles cases hit their highest level in over 30 years, with outbreaks spreading across multiple states and vaccination rates falling below herd immunity thresh...

This week's episode features Dr. Clay Moss. Dr. Moss is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician who's built a following of over 450,000 people by saying what most doctors won't: that our healthcare system is broken, and that strength, nutrition, and metabolic health are the real medicine. In this episode, Dr. Moss breaks down why modern medicine has lost its way, what biomarkers actually...

This week's health and fitness headlines cover major policy chaos, new health research, and some surprisingly good news from the fitness industry. In This Episode: Mental Health Funding Chaos – The Trump administration cut $2 billion in mental health and addiction treatment grants affecting 2,000+ organizations nationwide, only to reverse the decision 24 hours later after bipartisan backlash. We b...

What if you could build a cardio program that burns fat, improves your VO2 max, and supports long-term heart health—without spending hours on boring Zone 2 cardio or killing yourself with constant HIIT workouts? Most people approach cardiovascular training all wrong. They either do endless steady-state cardio and wonder why they're not getting results, or they beat themselves up with high-intensit...

This is your weekly Health & Fitness News update from Stronger Weekly — a fast, no-nonsense breakdown of the most important health, fitness, and medical stories shaping the week. In this episode (Friday, January 9, 2026): - New U.S. Dietary Guidelines released – The federal government dramatically simplifies nutrition guidance, shifts protein targets higher, revisits full-fat dairy, and takes...

Most New Year’s resolutions fail within weeks — and it’s not a willpower problem. In this solo episode of Stronger Weekly, I break down the real data behind New Year’s resolutions, the history of why we make them, and the psychological reasons they so often collapse. We look at what the research actually shows about behavior change — and why motivation, pressure, and “fresh start” thinking tend to...

This week on Stronger Weekly, I wrap up our year-end series with Part 2 — the operating system underneath fitness. In this solo episode, I break down five evidence-based mental health lessons to carry into 2026, drawn from neuroscience, psychology, parenting research, and productivity science. These are not hacks or trends — they’re principles designed to help you think clearly, find balance, and...

This week on Stronger Weekly, we’re kicking off a two-part year-end series by breaking down the Top 5 Fitness Lessons of 2025 — the trends, principles, and habits that are here to stay, and will help you train smarter in 2026. After a year of conversations with strength coaches, fitness influencers, physicians, and performance experts, this episode distills what the data made unmistakably clear: w...

Is golf actually a sport? Should all gyms have a strictly enforced dress codes? Is California Sober truly….Sober? Folks; it’s time for a DEBATE !!! This episode features our first live debate, tackling some of the most polarizing questions (not really) in modern fitness, health, and culture. Joined by cohost Justin Maziarz and Dave Lipay, host of the Off Tangent podcast, we go deep and have fun, k...

This week on Stronger Weekly, I’m joined by Connor Shehan, VP of Nutrition at Rep Fitness and architect of Purist Nutrition, to break down the truth behind supplement quality. Connor explains what “pure” really means, why the supplement industry is so hard to navigate, and how to read labels without getting misled by marketing. He also outlines the biggest red flags, the risks of contaminated or p...

Why do so many men quietly struggle with drinking, erectile dysfunction, weight, or hearing loss—and still avoid getting help? This week I’m joined by Neil Walker, VP of Growth at Oar Health, who’s spent nearly a decade working in stigmatized healthcare. We unpack why men hesitate to seek care, how shame and identity get in the way, and what actually helps them take the first step. Neil breaks dow...

This week on Stronger Weekly, we break down one of the most important — and most overlooked — tools in modern fitness: using genetic testing and bloodwork to optimize your health. I’m joined by Dr. Jake Huebner, a Colorado-based functional health specialist and chiropractor who helps men identify risks early, improve performance, and build habits aligned with their biology. In this conversation, D...

This week on Stronger Weekly, I’m joined by MMA performance coach Steven Sahyoun — one of the top rehab and strength coaches in combat sports. Steve helps fighters get stronger, more mobile, and more resilient, and today we break down how anyone can apply these principles to build a durable, athletic, injury-resistant body. We cover the top 5 physical qualities, the biggest training mistakes every...

This week marks two years of Stronger Weekly. On Veterans Day 2023, I launched this show with one mission — to help people take back control of their health, habits, and lives. Two years later, it’s become something much bigger. In this anniversary episode, I share the five greatest lessons I’ve learned from two years of podcasting — distilled from hundreds of conversations with athletes, scientis...

This week on Stronger Weekly, I’m joined by my good friend Justin Maziarz for a deep dive into one of the biggest killers of health and happiness — chronic stress. We unpack what stress actually is from a scientific perspective, what’s happening in your brain and body when you’re under constant pressure, and how chronic stress quietly wrecks your hormones, energy, and mood. From testosterone decli...

This week on Stronger Weekly, I’m joined by Kori Turner, a Colorado-based Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor, to unpack the science and psychology behind Alcohol Use Disorder. We break down the facts — how addiction develops in the brain, what the diagnostic criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder actually mean, and how to recognize when your drinking has crossed the line f...

This week on Stronger Weekly , we're revisiting our episode with Brad Dunn , founder of Reliant Fitness. Brad shares his journey of removing alcohol, rebuilding his life, and coaching men to become stronger — physically and mentally. Brad shares how walking away from alcohol unlocked new levels of clarity and purpose, and how/why he now coaches men to live intentionally through fitness and dis...

This week on Stronger Weekly, we’re pulling a classic episode from our vault.  I’m joined by Eric Hinman — fitness entrepreneur, hybrid athlete, and five-time Ironman finisher — to talk training, recovery, and what life looks like after quitting alcohol. Eric shares how eliminating alcohol changed his energy, focus, and consistency, and how he’s built a performance-driven lifestyle that prioritize...

This week on Stronger Weekly, we’re taking on the worst fitness advice we’ve ever heard — from fad diets to outdated training myths — and breaking down what the science actually says. Plus, we dive into the biggest health & fitness stories of the week: President Trump announces a new Pfizer deal to lower drug prices for consumers and launches TrumpRx.gov, with other pharmaceutical companies ex...

This week on Stronger Weekly, I’m joined by Jason Khalipa — CrossFit Games world champion, entrepreneur, and host of the Jason Khalipa Podcast — to talk about showing up as a father, husband, athlete, and man. We dig into the connections between fitness, family, faith, and mental health, and how to live life with purpose NOW.  We also break down the most important health & fitness headlines of...

This week on Stronger Weekly, we break down the most important health & fitness headlines of the week: - CDC advisers move away from blanket Covid vaccine recommendations, requiring shared clinical decision-making with providers. - Parents testify before Congress about AI chatbots, warning of danger after children were encouraged toward self-harm. - The American College of Sports Medicine rele...

This week on Stronger Weekly, we break down the most important health & fitness headlines of the week: - Australia’s social media ban for kids runs into issues with enforcement. - The “Make Our Children Healthy Again” report issues guidance and health policy shifts to reshape trust, drug access, and health regulation in 2025 for children - The FDA cracks down on misleading pharmaceutical ads i...

This week on Stronger Weekly (formerly Running Free), I break down my Fall 2025 muscle-building fitness plan, , plus we cover the most important health and fitness headlines of the week: - RFK Jr.’s heated Senate testimony on vaccines and public trust. - A viral Pentagon fitness challenge with Pete Hegseth and RFK Jr. (100 pushups and 50 pullups in under five minutes). - A new Cleveland Clinic sur...

Most busy people want to be fit, strong, and healthy—but who has hours to spend in the gym? Jake Schum, former NFL player and elite performance coach, joins Running Free to share how you can maximize fitness with minimal time. Now a dedicated dad himself, Jake has built a blueprint for training that balances strength, mobility, nutrition, and recovery—all designed for real life. We cover: How to s...

The Variety Pack is back—and the questions keep getting better. In this episode, we dive into your toughest (and funniest) asks on fitness, fatherhood, health, and habits—with zero prep and zero filter. This week: Is your drinking “bad enough” to need help? Do you really need supplements, or just a better diet? Our exact morning routines (and why they start the night before) How to balance Zone 2...