Your Ultimate Comeback

Welcome to Episode 108 of Your Ultimate Comeback ! Today, Brad and Raquel sit down with Cody Vidal (@knuckle.maniac) — a professional bare knuckle fighter and hypnotherapist whose story is as intense as the sport he competes in. Cody’s journey began in MMA, where countless injuries forced him to rethink his path. What could’ve been the end of his fighting career instead became the start of somethi...

Welcome to Episode 107 of Your Ultimate Comeback ! Today, Brad and Raquel (reporting in from beautiful Hawaii!) break down the most underrated recovery tool on the planet: walking . In this Q&A-style episode, we explore why a simple daily walk can drastically improve your health — from lowering stress hormones and boosting insulin sensitivity to improving sleep and speeding up recovery. Brad s...

Welcome to Episode 106 of Your Ultimate Comeback ! Today, we’re getting real about burnout — one of the most misunderstood and overlooked struggles of modern life. If you’re waking up tired no matter how long you sleep…  If small frustrations feel overwhelming…  If stress hits you harder than it used to…  If cravings, anxiety, irritability, or exhaustion are becoming constant companions…  You migh...

Welcome to Episode 105 of Your Ultimate Comeback! 🎉 In today’s episode, Brad and Raquel share their favorite snacks and meals that keep them energized, healthy, and satisfied — especially during the holiday season when temptation is everywhere. Raquel breaks down her new obsession: the Prima Protein Bar . Made with grass-fed protein, collagen, and real ingredients, it’s the first protein bar she...

Welcome to Episode 104 of Your Ultimate Comeback! In this eye-opening conversation, Brad and Raquel reveal what might be the biggest overlooked key to longevity — managing chronic stress. We’ve all heard that diet, exercise, and genetics matter… but new research (and wisdom from Blue Zones) shows that low-level stress might be the true deciding factor in how long — and how well — we live. Brad exp...

It’s Halloween, and Brad & Raquel are back for Episode 103 of Your Ultimate Comeback with a little humor and a lot of real-life talk. 🎃 They open up with funny Halloween stories (kids’ costumes, missing teeth, and gym antics), then dive into health discussions including the beauty and healing power of the peptide GHK-Cu (copper peptide) and the focus-enhancing benefits of C-MAX and Selank. Br...

Welcome to Episode 102 of Your Ultimate Comeback ! In this heartfelt and powerful conversation, Brad and Raquel dive into one of the most important topics for parents today — raising resilient children. 💪 They share their personal experiences navigating parenting challenges, teaching kids to handle failure, and finding the balance between discipline and compassion. From hydration and nutrition to...

Welcome to Episode 101 of Your Ultimate Comeback ! In this empowering episode, Brad and Raquel sit down with Tony Everett , a mindset and confidence coach who’s helped top athletes, executives, and students transform their performance from the inside out. 💪 Tony shares how confidence isn’t a feeling — it’s a result of taking action. From naming your inner critic to embracing discomfort, this epis...

Welcome to the 100th episode of Your Ultimate Comeback ! 🎉 In this milestone conversation, Brad and Raquel reflect on the 10 biggest lessons learned through 100 episodes of inspiring guests, personal stories, and transformative insights. From embracing community and vulnerability to realizing that aging isn’t a decline but a reset, this episode captures everything the show stands for. We revisit...

Welcome to Episode 99 of Your Ultimate Comeback with hosts Brad and Raquel , joined by special guest Maya Christine , a nurse practitioner specializing in longevity and advanced wellness therapies. In this episode, Brad shares his firsthand experience with EBO2 (Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation) — a cutting-edge treatment designed to detoxify, oxygenate, and revitalize your body from...

Welcome to Episode 98 of Your Ultimate Comeback ! 🎙️ Navigating the world of supplements can feel overwhelming—but we’re here to cut through the noise. In this episode, Brad and Raquel dive deep into two of the most important (and often misunderstood) supplements: creatine and magnesium . 💡 Did you know less than 10% of podcasts make it past 20 episodes? We’re now approaching Episode 100—and we’r...

Welcome to Episode 97 of Your Ultimate Comeback ! In this episode, Brad and Raquel sit down with Janet Schriever , the visionary behind Code of Harmony Skincare . Janet’s story is one of creativity and resilience—she began her career designing Barbie dolls before transitioning into the world of skincare, where she built her own clean beauty brands including Skin Chef, Crave, and now Code of Harmon...

In Episode 96 of Your Ultimate Comeback , Brad opens up about his personal journey with fatigue, anxiety, and the challenges of balancing work, family, and self-care. After taking a week off, he shares how his energy and creativity returned—and why rest is not weakness but a crucial part of wellness. From burnout and financial stress to the pressure of always being “on,” Brad gets real about the s...

Welcome to Episode 95 of Your Ultimate Comeback ! In this episode, Brad and Raquel sit down with Mary Buckingham for a powerful and eye-opening conversation on spirituality, transformation, and the art of connecting with the soul. Mary specializes in what she calls a “soul scan” — a unique process that helps individuals peel back the layers of shame, guilt, and limiting beliefs to reconnect with t...

Welcome to Episode 94 of Your Ultimate Comeback ! 🚀 I believe this is the biggest positive health disruption we’ve seen in a long time. In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of peptides — and how they can dramatically (and safely) change your health for the better. From enhancing your immune system , to optimizing brain performance , to accelerating fat loss and recovery , pept...

Welcome to Episode 93 of Your Ultimate Comeback ! In this episode, Brad gets real about the midlife reset and why comebacks matter, especially for those in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. If you’ve ever felt like your body has let you down or that health challenges are stacking up against you, you’re not alone. Brad opens up about hitting a low point in his own health, the fears of overcommitment, and th...

Welcome to Episode 92 of Your Ultimate Comeback ! 🎧 This week, Brad and Raquel keep it real with a fun and honest conversation about guilty pleasures and health advice . From Raquel soaking up the sun ☀️ to Brad’s nostalgic love for Mountain Dew and Dunkin’ Donuts 🍩, we prove that even fitness professionals indulge sometimes. But it’s not all donuts and laughs—we also break down the dangers of o...

In Episode 91 , Brad and Raquel sit down with Matthew Carolan , a former SoulCycle instructor turned addiction recovery coach, to explore the profound journey from addiction to true self-discovery. Matthew opens up about the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges of battling addiction — and the tools he used to transform his life. From the power of vulnerability to the importance of...

Welcome to Episode 90 of Your Ultimate Comeback ! In this info-packed episode, Brad and Raquel are joined by returning guest Stephanie Gambetta , founder of The LOOP Way and host of The Loop Podcast , to demystify the buzz around peptides —what they are, how they work, and how they can optimize your health. Stephanie shares her personal experiences using BPC-157, TB-500, GLP-1s, and more, as well...

“Train smarter, not harder.” In this Q&A-style episode of Your Ultimate Comeback , Brad and Raquel dive deep into one of the most misunderstood concepts in fitness: the myth that more training always leads to better results. Brad shares powerful insights from years of coaching athletes—from everyday people to pros—on how doing less in the gym (with intention) can actually lead to better gains,...

Are you training too hard for your own good? In this short Q&A episode of Your Ultimate Comeback , Brad and Raquel dive into the real signs of overtraining —and how to spot them before they derail your progress. From irritability, sleep issues, and lack of appetite to science-backed tracking methods like grip strength tests and vertical jumps, this conversation is packed with tools to help you...

In Episode 87 of Your Ultimate Comeback , Brad opens up about getting called out by a listener for his "potty mouth"—but what starts as a laugh turns into a deeper conversation about self-talk, self-worth, and how language shapes our identity . Joined by co-host Raquel, they dive into: Why it’s so hard to accept compliments How societal pressure warps our body image The subtle ways we di...

In Episode 86 of Your Ultimate Comeback , Brad and Raquel unpack one of the most misunderstood aspects of health: recovery . Whether you're training hard, running a business, parenting, or simply navigating life—it’s easy to forget that rest isn’t optional. It’s essential. 💥 In this episode, you'll learn: Why your energy is crashing (and how to fix it) The real signs of poor recovery yo...

In Episode 85 of Your Ultimate Comeback , Brad and Raquel dive into one of the most important topics in health and personal growth: how we see ourselves. Inspired by the quote, “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change,” they explore the power of self-talk , the danger of comparison, and the emotional weight of chasing past versions of ourselves. Brad shares a vulner...

Are you letting your Oura Ring—or any fitness tracker—control how you feel? In Episode 84 of Your Ultimate Comeback , Brad and Raquel unpack the truth behind fitness tracking and how relying too much on numbers can sabotage your mindset and progress. From daily readiness scores to long-term data trends, they explore the fine line between using data as a helpful tool vs. letting it rule your decisi...