The Health Movement

Most people are training harder, not smarter—and it could be holding them back. At 55 years old, Glenn Wilkinson shares the principles that have helped him stay lean, strong, mobile, and pain-free without relying on TRT. In this episode of The Health Movement Podcast, Glenn and I dive into the training methods, nutrition strategies, and mindset shifts that have shaped his decades-long career in fi...

How do you intentionally build a life you actually enjoy? Cary Gutin joins me for an inspiring conversation about happiness, intentional living, resilience, marathon running, working in the music industry, and the mindset required to create a life you genuinely love. Rather than waiting for the "perfect time" to pursue your passions, Cary shares how embracing challenges, staying curious,...

Dr. Stephen Lupe joins me for a fascinating conversation about stress, behavior change, mindset, chronic illness, and why most people are approaching health the wrong way. As the Director of Behavioral Health in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Lupe works at the intersection of psychology, medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle. His approach challe...

Estelle Rodrigues joins me for a fascinating conversation about strength training, nutrition, peptides, HYROX, longevity, and the mindset shifts that completely transformed her health journey. After years of focusing on weight loss and chasing a smaller number on the scale, Estelle discovered that training for strength—not skinny—changed everything. Today, she shares the exact habits, workouts, nu...

Coach Kels joins me for one of the most thought-provoking conversations we’ve had on The Health Movement Podcast — exploring mobility, longevity, movement, curiosity, play, mindset, and why so many adults slowly lose the joy of movement as they get older. Instead of treating fitness like punishment or chasing aesthetics alone, Coach Kels explains how reconnecting with movement, intuition, and even...

COVID nearly won. After severe complications left April Khan dependent on an oxygen tank and struggling with brain fog, fatigue, and lung damage, the idea of running again felt impossible. But step by step, she fought her way back—eventually completing a 5K and reclaiming her health. In this powerful episode of The Health Movement Podcast, Derek sits down with April to talk about what it’s really...

Paul Amato is an Army and Navy veteran, strength coach, and founder of FVBLA, a nonprofit supporting veterans as they transition into business ownership and explore alternative approaches to healing from PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. His story includes multiple neck fractures, neurological complications, and the humbling reality of having to rebuild his strength — and identity — from the grou...

Marianne Tefani is a clinical Pilates educator, women’s health specialist, and founder of Core Connect based in Dubai. Her work centers on core restoration, pelvic health, chronic pain, and helping women rebuild strength from the inside out. In this episode of The Health Movement Podcast, Derek sits down with Marianne for a powerful and deeply thoughtful conversation about injury, identity, trauma...

Burnout, confusion, dieting culture, and conflicting nutrition advice collide long before most people realize something isn’t working. In this episode of The Health Movement Podcast, we break down why so many diets fail — and what sustainable health actually looks like. In this conversation, Derek sits down with Marissa Dankosky, registered dietitian and nutrition consultant at Foodsmart, to talk...

Discipline, identity, discomfort, and growth often intersect long before most people consciously choose them. In this episode of The Health Movement Podcast, we explore what happens when a young man decides to pursue something hard—not for recognition, but for proof. In this conversation, Derek sits down with Felix, a 23-year-old training for an Ironman, to talk about discipline, structure, mental...

Many people don’t realize they’re drifting until something forces them to stop and take inventory. For Nazia Khan, that moment came through grief, burnout, and a growing sense that success on paper didn’t match how life actually felt. In this episode of The Health Movement Podcast, Derek sits down with Nazia to talk through the turning points that reshaped her life—from growing up in a highly cont...

Burnout, stress, health, longevity, strength, and balance often collide long before people realize it. In this episode of The Health Movement Podcast , we explore how fitness becomes a stabilizing force when life feels heavy. In this conversation, Derek sits down with Ashley Altheide , a healthcare growth partner, content creator, and athlete, to talk about discipline, mental health, and the role...

Health, longevity, burnout, stress, strength, and balance are at the center of this episode of The Health Movement Podcast . What if burnout isn’t a discipline problem—but a signal that your health and life are out of alignment? In this episode of The Health Movement Podcast , Derek sits down with Terra Scott , a pediatric physical therapist and CEO of Infinite Pediatric Partners , for an honest c...

Health, longevity, community, burnout, balance, and mental health are at the center of this episode of The Health Movement Podcast. What if health isn’t about doing more—but about reconnecting with what actually makes life feel good? In this episode of The Health Movement Podcast, Derek sits down with Mantas Zvinas, founder of Surf Yoga Beer, to unpack a radically human approach to health, balance...

This episode focuses on a vital concept: investing in health as the most valuable asset for longevity. We challenge the common notion that more workouts and discipline are always the answer, exploring why effort alone often falls short. Discover how to be healthy through an integrated approach that goes beyond chasing temporary gains, promoting true personal growth and disease prevention. Dr. Ryan...

Amberly Lago is a globally recognized resilience expert, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and podcast host whose work centers on grit, mindset, leadership, and turning pain into purpose. In this episode of The Health Movement Podcast , Derek sits down with Amberly for a powerful and deeply human conversation about resilience, identity, and connection. From surviving childhood trauma to buildin...

Jonathan Z. Cohen is a speaker, coach, and host of the Inside the Inspired podcast who works with high-performing professionals to build discipline, resilience, and clarity under pressure. In this episode of The Health Movement Podcast, Derek sits down with Jonathan for a thoughtful conversation about purpose, reflection, and the internal standards that shape a meaningful life. Rather than focusin...

Insulin Resistance Explained: Metabolic Health, GLP-1s, and Treating the Root Cause with Dr. Zachary Bloomgarden Original release date : January 5th, 2026 Episode description In this episode, Dr. Zachary Bloomgarden —endocrinologist, clinical professor of medicine at Mount Sinai, and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Diabetes—joins the show for an in-depth discussion on insulin resistance and its...

Why do results fade—even when you’re disciplined, motivated, and doing everything “right”? In this episode of The Health Movement Podcast, Derek sits down with Karlla Rocha, Jayne Baker, and Dani Kortava , the creators of The Joules Method , to explore why diets, workouts, and mindset shifts often work temporarily… and then stop. This conversation breaks down why focusing on diet, exercise, or min...

What Kobe Bryant Taught Me — About Work, Standards, and Consistency Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. We all know the legend. But legends aren’t born — they’re built. In this episode of The Health Movement Podcast, I break down what Kobe Bryant taught me—not from meeting him, but from studying the way he lived, worked, and approached mastery. This isn’t a highlight...

 YouTube Description — Episode 076 If you’re looking to give yourself the best chance to live well into your 90s and still enjoy your life , this episode is for you. In Episode 076 of The Health Movement Podcast , Derek breaks down six evidence-based habits that have the biggest impact on both lifespan (how long you live) and healthspan (how well you live). This is not about extreme diets, biohack...

Is fasting actually the reset your body has been waiting for? And what really happens when you go 24, 48, 72, even 96 hours without eating? In today’s episode, I break down the full truth of what happened to my body and mind across a four-day fast — from the first hunger wave… to the unexpected clarity… to the moment my long-standing Achilles pain finally started to heal. This isn’t theory. This i...

 Is your metabolism broken? Are GLP-1 drugs the answer, or is the real solution something far simpler and far more powerful? In today’s episode, we uncover the truth about why you're always hungry, why fat loss feels impossible, and why millions of people are unknowingly trapped in insulin resistance, the silent force driving cravings, weight gain, low energy, and metabolic decline. My guest,...

Most people think “holistic health” is mystical. This episode proves it’s the opposite — it’s practical, scientific, and rooted in how your body actually works. In Episode 073, Derek sits down with Ketty and Markus , the co-founders of The Energy Lab , to break down the body-first approach that has helped countless people improve their energy, stress, mobility, and performance. Ketty shares how he...

In Episode 072 of The Health Movement Podcast , host Derek O’Riorden welcomes back endurance athlete and mindset coach Katie Van Doren — who was deep into a 20-week Half Ironman training block when life threw her two brutal curveballs: the sudden loss of her father and a mid-race medical emergency. What followed was a transformation not just in training — but in how she leads, parents, coaches men...