The Fit2Fat2Fit Experience

As the only married couple on the show, Jeremy and Jessi had to live together during their Fit to Fat to Fit experience. Jeremy joins Drew to discuss the image the producer's portrayed of their marriage, how it felt to be told early on that they were off the show and how losing his job and the California wildfires made it difficult for him to stay on track after filming ended. Jeremy's story is re...

How much time do you spend in your car? Do you sleep in it? Then, why would you spend tens of thousands of dollars on an automobile and then look for the cheapest mattress, on which you will spend one-third of your life? Drew's guest today, Brad Bonic, is the Director of Marketing for My Green Mattress. Brad shares the story of a passion project that was started by a father who was trying to make...

After Lori and her husband Ted make a commitment to lead healthier lives they find out Ted has a rare form of brain cancer. Ted's last wish for Lori was that she love herself as much as he loves her by keeping her weight-loss promise. During this raw, emotional episode, Lori shares how exercise and healthy eating helped her keep her word to her late husband and helped her rise up from the dark pla...

Eating whatever you want may seem like the easiest thing in the world but when you are a trainer who thinks about food as nutrition and energy, devouring a pizza and 2-liters of root beer can do some serious damage to your mental health. After being invited on the show and then subsequently being dismissed, Jessi kept true to her word and gained 50 pounds, had major health issues and helped her hu...

Fitness Trainer Eric Northington has always been lean and has even struggled with gaining weight. When he accepted the Fit to Fat to Fit challenge he didn't fully recognize the mental and emotional aspects associated with the transformation of going from fat to fit. During this conversation with Drew, Eric shares his insights and lessons learned during the experience and the changes his training p...

My guest today Cary Williams is the creator of the Too Pretty Brand, a former Olympic level boxing coach, gym owner, cover model, speaker and all around badass. It was against her better judgment to join Season 2 of Fit to Fat to Fit but Cary likes a challenge. During today's podcast, she shares the difficulties she faced while gaining the 40 pounds, how her body's health rapidly declined and how...

At first, Felicia Romero wasn't certain she wanted to accept the Fit to Fat to Fit challenge but immediately said yes after she learned her sister was also chosen to be on the show. Felicia thought she might enjoy some mindless eating and began devouring every pancake offered by IHOP but her body resisted her by making her physically sick and depressed. She joins Drew to discuss how her relationsh...

In today's society, we are always on the go. It has become easier than ever to pick up something to feed ourselves with but these 'fast foods' offer little to no nutritional value. Drew's guest, the Founder of Ample, Connor Young, developed a meal replacement powder that not only includes fiber but macronutrients as well. During today's episode, Connor describes how he, and the team at Ample, use...

Can food addictions be sourced to past emotional wounds? Can certain herbs amplify meditative practices? Does fasting have to seem like punishment? During this episode, Drew and guest, Justin Ehrlich explore the parallels in the mental, emotional and spiritual and physical aspects of health through integrative Chinese medicinal practices.   Justin Ehrlich is a Licensed Acupuncturist and a student...

Finding keto-friendly products that taste good is not always easy but Brent Hauver of Lakanto says look no further. Lakanto produces a zero glycemic, keto-friendly, plant-based sweetener from the Monk Fruit that really tastes like sugar. Their line of products includes traditional favorites such as pancakes, maple-flavored syrup and chocolate bars. During this episode, you will learn what makes th...

Even if you are eating 'healthy' foods you may not be giving your body sufficient nutrients to achieve optimal health. Dr. Steven Lewis and his wife, Janet Lewis describe how our polluted world and mass agricultural practices have depleted the nutrients out of foods. They also describe how they are able to offer extensive, but affordable lab tests to provide an individualized, alternative, and fun...

The fitness industry has had, for the most part, a military-type, physically-based, just-follow-the-instructions kind of mentality but as my guest, Nick Olsen points out clients must also have their emotional and mental needs addressed before they can make a permanent change. Nick is a personal trainer and a certified life and business coach. He attributes his success to being able to help people...

Fasting is a term which is on the cover of just about every fitness magazine these days, but the corresponding article offers very little information about what fasting really is and what the benefits are. Drew believes facts are better than fluff so he reached out to the world's leading fasting expert and Author of The Complete Guide to Fasting , Dr. Jason Fung. Dr. Fung works with patients who h...

This week, Dr. Mihaela Telecan joins Drew to discuss how a low carbohydrate diet was her solution to a healthier life. Dr. Telecan went through a process of self-experimentation to arrive at the understanding that whole, unprocessed foods increased her physical and mental performance. Dr. Telecan offers well-researched resources to understanding the science behind how carbohydrates are used within...

It is common knowledge eating a ketogenic diet has health benefits and can help a person achieve their weight loss goals but what about the other benefits of reducing glucose for ketones? Drew welcomes Dr. Adrienne S check to the podcast to talk about her research studies which are linking a strict ketonic diet to starving cancer cells in the brain. Dr. Scheck is the Principal Investigator and Ass...

Have you ever made a joke to diffuse a stressful situation? Humor is a powerful tool that can be used to provide relief, both physically and emotionally. Drew's guest, JP Sears honed his comedy skills as a child and now uses his gift to help people find their own humor as a Certified Holistic Spiritual and Emotional Coach. During his 16 years of coaching, he has developed a blend of humor, meditat...

When is the last time you binged on healthy foods? If you are having trouble thinking of a time, it's because healthy foods were not created to be addictive. Processed foods, however, have been concocted to keep you craving more and more. In addition, corporations are spending big money to make you believe that 'once you pop, you can't stop'.  Dr. Glenn Livingston Ph. D. joins Drew to talk about h...

Drew welcomes Dr. Richard Gaines back to the podcast to discuss sexual health, the process of aging caused by hormone depletion and his GAINSWave therapeutic treatment. GAINSWave therapy uses sound waves to activate the growth of new blood vessels and repair existing ones for increased blood stimulation enabling the penis to function normally. Drew and Dr. Gaines also address what happens to both...

Have you ever wondered why using cannabis as medicine became taboo? Have you tried weed but don't like its psychoactive effects? Drew welcomes Jambo Superfoods CEO, Johg Ananda for a detailed discussion about the differences of THC and CBD, the legality of the products in the US and how the proper dosage is the key to using it on a daily basis. Drew shares his experiences of using the products and...

Justin Strahan joins Drew to describe the many uses of red light therapy. Justin is a Co-Founder and Head of Research and Development for Joovv, a company that sells full body red light therapy devices you can use at home. Justin explains the medicinal uses of red light therapy for eye health, testosterone production, thyroid regulation, anti-aging and how Joovv products differ from other red ligh...

Drew welcomes the Founders of Keto Kookie to the show to discuss their amazing keto friendly, kookie creations. Both Victor and Kris started applying the keto philosophy to their lifestyles for different reasons, Victor realized the weight loss he'd been seeking and Kris enjoyed the mental clarity the keto diet afforded him. The only thing missing was a sweet that was keto friendly. The two entrep...

 Drew welcomes Nutrition Expert, Keto Enthusiast, Author, and Podcast Host Leanne Vogel to the show to discuss a nutritionally-balanced approach to a ketogenic lifestyle. In her youth, Leanne was diagnosed with eating disorders, amenorrhea and had frequent headaches. After educating herself about nutrition and how food works for the body, Leanne experimented with various diets including vegan, pal...

Throughout history humans have fasted in some form or another. Fasting provides the body time to thoroughly digest the nutrients in the food we eat and to regenerate cells. During this episode, Drew introduces the basics of fasting, defines the parameters of fasting and introduces his new intermittent fasting program. He also debunks common fasting myths and shares his own personal experience of f...

Drew welcomes Dr. Joe Anderson to the podcast to have an in-depth conversation about testing, measuring and tracking ketones. Dr. Armstrong leads the Clinical Science division at LEVL.and is the owner of Anderson Bioscience, a biotechnology consulting firm in Seattle. His expertise in pulmonary physiology and breath research make him uniquely qualified to create the levels of acetone in breath. Du...

Logan Delgado aka Goody Beats reached out to Drew to share the amazing transformation he went through by eating a keto diet while getting himself back into shape. Over a year ago, Logan found himself looking into a fitting room mirror in disbelief while trying on a pair of pants. He decided he needed to get his body back and to help keep himself accountable he posted it all on Youtube. He now has...