Your Ultimate Comeback

Sometimes the biggest breakthrough doesn't come from working harder. It comes from finally learning when to slow down. In EP 133 of Your Ultimate Comeback, Brad and Raquel return from vacation refreshed and ready to dive into some of the biggest lessons they've learned about health, fitness, parenting, recovery, and personal growth. Brad shares how taking time away reminded him that reco...

Castor oil in your belly button. Protein chips. Wellness stacking. Social media health experts. Has wellness gone too far? In EP 132 of Your Ultimate Comeback, Brad takes a closer look at some of today's most popular wellness trends and asks an important question: are these habits actually helping people improve their health, or are they creating more stress and confusion? The episode begins...

Is wellness culture helping us become healthier... or making us more anxious? In EP 131 of Your Ultimate Comeback, Brad and Raquel tackle some of the biggest wellness trends dominating social media and the health industry today. From the growing obsession with cortisol to the rise of continuous glucose monitors for people without diabetes, they break down what's useful, what's overhyped,...

Millions of people are turning to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro to lose weight. But what happens when the weight comes off? More importantly... what happens when you stop? In this solo episode of Your Ultimate Comeback, Brad shares his complete GLP Playbook, a step-by-step framework designed to help people maximize results while protecting muscle mass, improving he...

Can you heal when your body feels stuck in survival mode? In EP 129 of Your Ultimate Comeback, Brad and Raquel sit down with Allie Chandler for a powerful conversation about chronic illness, nervous system regulation, trauma, mindset, and what true healing actually looks like. After battling chronic Lyme disease and severe health struggles, Allie realized healing wasn’t just about supplements, med...

What if the biggest thing holding athletes back isn’t training… but nutrition? In EP 128 of Your Ultimate Comeback, Brad sits down with Jason Geis, former professional baseball player, serial entrepreneur, and founder of @ProLeteLabs. From being drafted by the Cleveland Indians to building successful tech companies in Silicon Valley, Jason’s journey eventually led him to create a premium all-natur...

In Episode 127 of Your Ultimate Comeback , Brad and Raquel sit down with Kristin Oja, DNP, FNP-C, IFCMCP , founder and CEO of STAT Wellness , for a powerful conversation about functional medicine, longevity, hormones, stress, and the hidden markers of health most people overlook. Kristin shares her journey from running a backyard bootcamp to building a multi-location wellness company focused on he...

Busy schedule, low energy, constantly feeling behind? In Episode 126 of Your Ultimate Comeback , Brad (in studio) and Raquel (calling in remotely) tackle a real-life Q&A around one of the biggest struggles people face: how to stay healthy when life is chaotic . From travel and packed schedules to work, family, and everything in between, it’s easy to feel like your health keeps slipping further...

This is one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had on Your Ultimate Comeback . In Episode 125 , Brad and Raquel sit down with Garett Bolles , left tackle for the Denver Broncos and 1st-team All-Pro, to talk about the road that got him there — and it wasn’t easy. From a turbulent childhood and time in juvenile detention to struggling with learning disabilities, Garett’s story is about more th...

What if the reason you feel tired, anxious, or stuck… isn’t your workload, your workouts, or your schedule? What if it’s your nervous system? In Episode 124 of Your Ultimate Comeback , Brad and Raquel sit down with Kristin Granillo , Head of Program Operations at Paragon, to talk about something most people overlook: chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation . Kristin shares her personal sto...

This episode hits close to home. In Episode 123 of Your Ultimate Comeback , Raquel shares a personal experience that changed her perspective on aging, strength, and long-term health — her mom’s fall and hip fracture. What seems like a random accident is often the result of something deeper: loss of strength, balance, and resilience over time. Brad and Raquel use this moment to have a real conversa...

Getting your health back after 40 isn’t about doing more.  It’s about doing the right things, in the right order. In Episode 122 of Your Ultimate Comeback , Brad and Raquel break down the biggest mistakes people make when trying to “get back on track” — and why going all-in too fast often leads to burnout, injuries, and frustration. Your body in your 40s and 50s isn’t the same as it was in your 20...

This one’s a real, unfiltered catch-up. In Episode 121 of Your Ultimate Comeback , Brad and Raquel share what’s actually been working for them lately — from training and nutrition to sleep, travel, and overall energy. This isn’t a deep dive into one topic. It’s a mixed bag of real-life insights , personal experiments, and honest conversations about what’s moving the needle right now. They talk abo...

Welcome to Episode 120 of Your Ultimate Comeback with Brad and Raquel. In this episode, we’re talking about something bigger than just a new year.  We’re entering a new era of nutrition and health. For decades, we were told that fat was the enemy, protein should be limited, and carbohydrates should make up the bulk of our diet. But the new food pyramid has completely flipped that model upside down...

If you’re over 40, you’ve probably been told that losing fat means doing more cardio. In Episode 119 of Your Ultimate Comeback , Brad and Raquel break down why that advice is outdated — and sometimes counterproductive. More cardio doesn’t automatically mean more fat loss. In fact, excessive cardio can elevate stress hormones, impact recovery, and make it harder to maintain muscle mass as you age....

Welcome to Episode 118 of Your Ultimate Comeback , where Brad and Raquel introduce the foundation behind a new approach to health and longevity: The Ikaria Method . As we move past 35 and into our 40s and beyond, the goal shifts. It’s no longer just about fat loss or muscle gain. It’s about energy, resilience, and quality of life . The Acaria Method is built on one core belief:  Energy isn’t a fee...

How much cardio should you really be doing? In Episode 117 of Your Ultimate Comeback , Brad and Raquel break down one of the most misunderstood topics in fitness: cardiovascular training. If you’ve ever felt stuck between “I need more cardio” and “I don’t want to lose muscle,” this episode is for you. Brad introduces a powerful but often overlooked method called Peripheral Heart Action (PHA) Train...

Inflammation is one of the most overlooked threats to your health, and it might be quietly running the show without you realizing it. In Episode 116 of Your Ultimate Comeback , Brad and co-host Raquel break down the real reason so many people struggle with chronic joint pain, stiffness, and slow recovery. With over 50 million Americans dealing with joint pain, this episode dives into the concept o...

Today’s episode of Your Ultimate Comeback is a personal milestone. Brad is turning 50 , and alongside Raquel , he reflects on what longevity actually means. Not just living longer, but living better. Having the energy to move, think clearly, manage stress, and truly enjoy life with family, friends, and the people who matter most. Together, Brad and Raquel break down the five key areas that influen...

Feel like you’re doing everything right but still crashing mid-day? Working out, eating clean, drinking coffee… yet your energy keeps leaking? In Episode 114 of Your Ultimate Comeback , Brad and Raquel break down the real reasons behind low energy, burnout, and that familiar afternoon slump. Spoiler: it’s not a willpower problem. It’s often mitochondrial inefficiency, chronic stress, under-recover...

Progressive overload is one of the most misunderstood concepts in fitness — and it’s the reason many people train hard without seeing results. In Episode 113 of Your Ultimate Comeback , Brad and Raquel break down what progressive overload actually means, how to apply it correctly, and why randomly pushing harder every workout often leads to burnout or injury instead of progress. They cover why hav...

This special Best Of episode of Your Ultimate Comeback brings together some of our favorite guest conversations centered around stress, health, reinvention, and doing life differently. From understanding how stress impacts hormones and long-term health, to exploring modern wellness tools like peptides, to navigating midlife burnout and redefining success, these moments reflect the heart of the sho...

This episode is a little different. Instead of deep dives and protocols, this is a best-of clip show featuring the funniest stories, unplanned moments, and very human conversations between Brad and Raquel in the studio. From parenting chaos and food confessions to awkward laughs, side tangents, and moments that didn’t make the outline, this episode captures what really happens when the mics are on...

What if some of the struggles you’re facing today didn’t start in this lifetime? In Episode 110 of Your Ultimate Comeback , Brad and Raquel sit down with hypnotherapist Jonathan Robinson to explore the world of past life regression and how subconscious memories, patterns, and beliefs may be shaping our current lives more than we realize. Jonathan breaks down what past life regression actually is (...

This episode is a little different. As we wrapped up 2025, there were a few conversations from Your Ultimate Comeback that kept coming back to us. Not because they were polished or perfect, but because they were honest, vulnerable, and stuck with us long after we stopped recording. So we pulled together a Best Of 2025 episode. No new interviews. No added commentary. Just the moments that mattered...