Episodes

Oct. 9, 2023

220. Feeling Anxious About the Future? This Nostalgia Exercise Could …

If you've struggled with childhood trauma, you know how it can haunt you into adulthood. The memories and unhealthy patterns of coping can lead to anxiety, depression, and feelings of being stuck. You may feel like you can't escape the pain of your...

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Oct. 5, 2023

219. How the Mind-Body Connection Can Help Heal Chronic Pain

If you’ve been living with chronic pain, you know how debilitating it can be. The constant discomfort and limitations on your daily life can lead to frustration, depression, and a sense of hopelessness. You may feel like you’ve tried every...

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Oct. 2, 2023

218. How to Start Working Out When You Don't Feel Motivated with Shan…

We all have days when we lack motivation for our workouts. It's easy to fall into a funk with your fitness routine. The good news is there are strategies to get back on track! On this episode of The Fit Mess podcast, hosts Zach and Jeremy have an...

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Sept. 28, 2023

217. How to Stop Emotional Eating in the Moment

In this episode, Jeremy and Zach have a candid chat about their struggles with emotional eating and stress cravings. We've all been there - feeling overwhelmed and finding ourselves snacking impulsively. The hosts share their own experiences and...

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Sept. 25, 2023

216. How to Rewire Your Brain to Defeat Depression, with Kelsey Aida …

In this episode, Kelsey Aida and Lindsay Robinson share their personal struggles and professional insights on defeating depression through mindfulness, gratitude, and other simple self-care habits. They explain how their podcast “High Vibing It”...

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Sept. 21, 2023

215. How You Can Build True Mental, Physical and Emotional Toughness …

In this episode we talk with Greg Everett. He's a champion weightlifting coach, movie maker, and wrote the book "." We talk about what being truly tough means, and why it's important. Greg shares practical tips and advice to help build confidence and...

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Sept. 18, 2023

How To Find Emotional Healing through Bodywork, Vulnerability, and Co…

On this episode of The Fit Mess podcast, we chat with Core Energetics Practitioner, Kellie Newton about using vulnerability for personal growth and healing. Kellie shares how Core Energetics and group therapy help people release emotional pain by fully...

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Sept. 14, 2023

How to Find Light During Your Darkest Moments with Depression

This raw, honest episode explores dealing with dark times and mental health struggles like depression and anxiety. Jeremy and Zach share personal experiences about their own painful experiences with mental health challenges and tips for coping when...

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Sept. 11, 2023

How To Reduce Anxiety By Cutting Back Your Daily Coffee Intake

In this episode, Zach and Jeremy talk openly about how they trimmed their daily caffeine intake – and how you can benefit from doing the same. By reducing their coffee intake, they were able to decrease anxiety, sleep better, and improve focus...

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Sept. 7, 2023

How To Ignore The Lies Your Scale Is Telling You

In this episode, hosts Jeremy and Zach talk with Katie Bramlett, founder of We Shape, about why the number on the scale holds so much power over our...

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Sept. 4, 2023

How to Quiet Your Inner Critic to Boost Your Mental Health

In this raw, candid episode of The Fit Mess, hosts Jeremy and Zach have an open discussion about Jeremy's battle with depression, imposter syndrome, and negative self-talk. He shares his struggles with anxiety and isolation at recent entrepreneurial...

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Aug. 31, 2023

How to Overcome Social Anxiety Even When You Forgot to Pack Your Unde…

In this episode, Zach and Jeremy share their experiences with anxiety and panic when leaving the comfort of a hotel room to head out to conferences, networking events, and other unfamiliar social situations. Jeremy describes his mounting worry about...

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Aug. 28, 2023

Why Communication and Connection are the Keys to Building a Better Li…

Have you ever been in a situation where you knew what you needed to do, but you couldn’t seem to get started? Maybe you knew you needed to lose weight, but every time you went to the gym, you bailed out at the last minute. Or you knew you...

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Aug. 24, 2023

How to Quiet Your Inner Critic Through Tiny Efforts

Are you tired of setting goals and falling short? Do you find yourself constantly trying to make rapid transformations, only to fizzle out a few days later? You're not alone. In today's episode of , we discuss how focusing on rapid transformations...

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Aug. 21, 2023

How to Defeat Your Inner Pig and Finally Lose Weight with Glenn Livin…

Dr. Glenn Livingston is a veteran psychologist and longtime CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm that has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or...

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Aug. 17, 2023

How to Get Your Relationship Shit Together with Gary John Bishop

Everyone wants that amazing, fulfilling, and profoundly connected relationship we’ve all read about and dreamed of with someone who gets you and you get them, and all is wonderful in the world.  But what is the reason some of us don’t have...

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Aug. 14, 2023

How To Get The Hell Out Of Your Own Way: Lessons from a Military Vete…

We all face moments when it feels like the world is against us, and it's easy to lose hope. However, the inspiring journey of Jason Pike, a military veteran, shows us that even in the face of pain, failure, and self-doubt, we can rise above our...

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Aug. 10, 2023

Managing Grief: Cry That Shit Out!

Jeremy and Zach discuss the topic of grief in this episode. Jeremy shares his personal experience of grieving the loss of his 15-year-old cat and the unexpected emotions that came with it. He reflects on the initial annoyance he felt towards the cat...

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Aug. 7, 2023

Focus Bear: The Game-Changer for Distraction Management and Habit For…

In this episode of The Fit Mess, we explore Focus Bear, an app designed to manage distractions and form positive habits for individuals with ADHD and autism. Created by Jeremy Nagel, who personally understands the challenges of these conditions, Focus...

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Aug. 3, 2023

Why You Are Wrong About The 80/20 Rule And How to Start Using It The …

In this episode of The Fit Mess podcast, Jeremy and Zach explore the 80/20 rule in self-improvement. They discuss how this principle, known as the Pareto Principle, can help strike a balance between personal growth and contentment in the present...

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July 31, 2023

Neurofeedback Therapy: Rewiring the Brain with Michael P. Cohen

Not many people have heard of neurofeedback and fewer have tried it. But as you’re about to learn, it’s basically like taking your brain to the gym. In this episode of The Fit Mess, Michael P. Cohen shares how he got involved with neurofeedback...

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July 27, 2023

Unbreakable: Healing from Childhood Trauma as an Adult with Michael U…

Most of us have some kind of trauma in our past. Usually during childhood…and to varying degrees. But in some way, it has changed the way we think and feel about ourselves and the world around us.  Sometimes, we can’t help but feel broken....

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July 24, 2023

The Path to Healthier Living: Exploring Effective Strategies for Long…

In this episode of The Fit Mess podcast, we explore practical strategies for achieving lasting fitness success. Our guest is Greg Lefever, owner of . We discuss the transformative journey towards a healthier lifestyle and cover a wide range of topics,...

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July 20, 2023

Ice Cold Insights: The Mind-Body Connection of Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy or cold therapy is a revolutionary approach to health and wellness. Its multitude of benefits, from reducing inflammation and promoting muscle recovery to alleviating stress and enhancing mental resilience, make it a powerful addition to...

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