Best Workout Addiction Recovery Podcasts (2025)

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2700: Get Back on Track With the 24-Hour Reset HACK 27:12

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3h ago27:12

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Get Back on Track With the 24-Hour Reset HACK The fail rate on fitness: The number of people who gain weight after they lose it will ALARM you. (1:07) Two ways a small bump in the road can become a total disaster. (4:47) 4 Steps to Get Back on Track With the 24-Hour Reset HACK #1 - Pause, acknowledge, give grace. (14:18) #2 - Do something healthy f…

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#186 - Chicago Marathon Elite Field Preview 40:03

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On this episode, Chris previewed the elite field for the Chicago Marathon! On the women's side, we have a strong Ethiopian and Kenyan contingent leading the field, with 5 women sub-2:20. Last year's winner set the world record with a 2:09, but was subsequently banned for a doping violation. Leading the Americans is Olympian Dakota Popehn, hoping to…

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Can a Cultured Mushroom Extract REALLY Shrink Tumors, Clear HPV & Supercharge Immunity?, with Meagan Lindquist 52:00

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In this episode with Meagan Lindquist, you’ll discover the world of AHCC, a cultured mushroom extract with a remarkable range of health benefits. We explore its origins, patented culturing process in Japan, and what makes AHCC uniquely bioavailable compared to other mushroom supplements. Meagan shares her health journey, her experiences supporting …

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2699: Is Protein Overrated? (Listener Live Coaching) 1:35:25

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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Is protein overrated? (2:01) Interesting People in History: Peter Freuchen. (21:41) DIY fecal transplant. (24:57) Using competition as a motivator to get healthy. (27:28) Kids say and do the darndest things. (35:43) If you could have one superpower, what would it be? (37:01) Who would win? (40:48) The dangers of snoring. (47:07) …

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2698: Why Everyone Should Try Bulking (Even You!) 1:09:43

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Everyone needs to try BULKING! (2:20) Feel healthier with Green Juice. (24:20) The Mind Pump dead hang challenge. (26:36) Hate losing or winning more? (30:05) Strongwoman sho…

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#184 - Chicago Marathon Pace Plan for Scotty, Danny Sub - 1:16 Half?, Marriage Advice from the Boys 43:14

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On this episode, the boys had to make a quick pivot to a banter conversation and the plane was landed successfully. We chatted about how Scotty is going to pace Chicago, Danny's upcoming half where he hopes to break 1:16, and Chris's injury update. At the end - Chris and Scotty gave some marriage advice because sometimes running podcasts give marri…

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Vaccines?! Between a Shot & a Hard Place: Are Childhood Vaccines SAFE, How Many Do Kids Really Need & What Parents Should Ask, with Dr. Joel Warsh 59:50

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In this episode with Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh, you’ll discover a balanced perspective on vaccines, especially childhood vaccination, at a time when open, evidence-based dialogue is more important than ever. Drawing on his work as an integrative pediatrician, Dr. Warsh shares insights from his new book Between a Shot and a Hard Place, designed not to …

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2697: 7 Lies Older People are Told About Fitness 27:05

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7 Lies Older People are Told About Fitness What can happen if you exercise properly? Based on science! (1:15) 7 Lies Older People are Told About Fitness #1 - Cardio is the best form of exercise for the aging population. (5:12) #2 - Your body won’t get stronger or build muscle. (9:02) #3 - Exercise is too dangerous. (12:22) #4 - Exercise will make m…

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2696: 6 Ways You Are Destroying Testosterone (Listener Live Coaching) 1:34:19

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 6 Ways to Destroy Your Testosterone. (2:38) Classic bad dad mistake. (26:56) The dangers of daily plastic exposure for kids. (29:45) Net positive or negative with these GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. (35:13) The more you know. (38:40) Shout out to @mdmo…

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#185 - Chicago Marathon 101 with Eric Floberg, Everything You Need to Know 44:05

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On this episode, the boys had on special guest Eric Floberg to talk all things Chicago Marathon. We have you covered on expo, pre-race, the race itself, spectating, post-race, and more! Enjoy the episode and see you in Chicago! Link to donate to St. Jude: https://bit.ly/44RS7D6 FOLLOW ERIC YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@flobergruns?si=K_ndScHD4umwSA…

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“Addiction & Adultery” — from Chapter 2 of 'Step 4: A Journey Through Addiction." 10:25

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In this episode of the Recovery Couch, Brandon Couch dives into the intertwined themes of addiction and infidelity, exploring how guilt, shame, and isolation can lead to destructive behaviors. He shares his personal journey through these challenges, emphasizing the importance of radical honesty and accountability in the recovery process. The conver…

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2695: How Family Members Enable Their Addict Loved Ones | Rock Recovery Center 28:18

1d ago28:18

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Are You Enabling an Addict? … How to break the Cycle The MP x Rock Recovery Center partnership. (2:32) Accepting the truth that something needs to change. (5:53) Compassion fatigue. (9:25) You can love your addict to death. (11:42) Don’t act on emotion. (19:57) Being the best manipulator in the room. (24:17) Enabling loved ones. (28:24) Where does …

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#183 Cole Gibbens - Berlin Marathon Recap + Difficult Training Block Explained, Future Plans & Long Term Vision 52:58

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On this episode, the boys had on 2:16 Marathoner and content creator Cole Gibbens. Cole just came off of the Berlin Marathon, which he ran in 2:29 in brutally hot conditions. With hopes of this being an A race, Cole had a difficult training block with some health issues that we discussed in this episode. We also chatted about Cole's long-term visio…

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Dietary Diversity or Carnivore: Which Fuels Better Health, Longevity, and Performance? Dr. Shawn Baker & Joel Greene Debate 1:11:20

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In this episode we dive into a hotly debated topic: should you eat meat or not? Ben is joined by two powerhouse guests with decades of experience in nutrition and health—Dr. Shawn Baker, best-selling author of The Carnivore Diet and leading carnivore advocate, and Joel Greene, creator of The Immunity Code and champion of dietary diversity. In this …

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2694: Why Focusing on Performance Transforms Your Body (Listener Live Coaching) 1:35:26

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Mind Pump Fit Tip: What is better to track, looks or performance? (2:13) PSA: The constant news cycle WILL decrease your quality of life. (27:08) Perception drift. (37:24) Shout out to Eight Sleep! (40:31) One daily habit could help prevent chronic back pain. (44:32) Improving skin health with Caldera Lab. (47:45) What the data shows about happines…

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#182 - Boston Marathon Cutoff Reaction, 5-4-3-2-1 Workout Explained, Training Updates 45:22

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On this episode, the boys reacted to the Boston cutoff times that were announced this week. We also chatted about some of our favorite Boston Marathon moments in recent history. Scotty just nailed his peak marathon session (5-4-3-2-1 workout) and Danny has a half coming up next weekend, so we got training updates from these two as their big fall ra…

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2693: The Fastest Gains You’ll Ever See (Listener Coaching) 1:10:09

5d ago1:10:09

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Eight Ways Isometrics Will Give You the Fastest Gains You’ve Ever Seen. (2:00) New partner alert! Crisp Power. (26:12) Being too thin can be deadlier than being overweight. (…

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Paper Mills, Peer Review Problems, P-Hacking & Everything Else BROKEN About Modern Science & Research Journals, With Emily Kaplan 1:00:19

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In this episode, Emily Kaplan—co-founder of the Broken Science Initiative (BSI)—pulls back the curtain on systemic flaws undermining modern research. From manipulated data in high-impact journals to misuse of peer review and statistical tools like p-values, Emily reveals how corruption and misconduct shape medicine, including the infamous Alzheimer…

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2692: Want to Look Better? The Secret to a Sculpted Body 27:27

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Sculpt Your Body: Why Performance Training Is the Key to a Chiseled Physique Move good, look good. (1:21) Why performance is one of the BEST ways to measure your progress. (9:42) 5 Attributes of Why Performance Training Is the Key to a Chiseled Physique #1 - Multi-plane movements: balance and symmetry. (11:59) #2 - Strength: more muscle, faster met…

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#181 Iggy Gamboa - 2:38 Marathoner Turned Ironman, Reliving Boston with the Boys 54:26

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On this episode, the boys had our good friend Iggy Gamboa on the podcast! We met Iggy at the Boston Marathon this year and he ran the entire race with Scotty and Danny. It was fun to relive their experience from the race and all the funny moments. Not only is Iggy a 2:38 marathoner, he just completed his first Ironman! We learned about how he appro…

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2691: 7 Red Flags That Your Workout Isn’t Working (Listener Live Coaching) 1:45:43

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 7 Red Flags That Your Workout Isn’t Working. (2:38) The value of being bored. (23:41) The ULTIMATE peptide stack for recovery and healing. (28:48) Muscle Mommy Movement. (33:18) There’s something in the air. (36:05) Kids say the darndest things. (…

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Voices of Recovery - National Recovery Month - Your Story Isn't Wasted 3:12

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In this Voices of Recovery episode for National Recovery Month, host Brandon Couch reminds listeners that no matter how broken the past may seem, Your Story Isn’t Wasted. Every setback, every scar, and every struggle carries the potential to inspire and help someone else on their journey. Brandon unpacks how God can redeem even the darkest chapters…

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#180 - World Champs 5k and 1500 Recaps, Berlin Marathon Thoughts & More! 44:29

10d ago44:29

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On this episode, Chris recapped the men’s and women’s 1500s and 5ks at the Outdoor World Champs in Tokyo! Cole Hocker won an electric men’s 5k, the men’s 1500 was a shocker, and the Kenyan women dominated the distance events! I also gave my thoughts on the Berlin Marathon, Grand Slam Track Drama, Fred Kerley’s announcement and more! Enjoy! Need a c…

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2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss 30:20

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How to Reverse Diet The origins and history of reverse dieting. (1:33) The fitness space is part of the problem. (9:09) Ah ha moments from training clients. (12:31) The 3 main goals of a reverse diet. (15:32) The primary form of exercise MUST be strength training. (18:07) 5 Steps on How to Reverse Diet the RIGHT Way. #1 - Track your calories to get…

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#179 Nick Bester - From Beginner to Sub Elite, His Story on Improving with Consistency 1:00:15

10d ago1:00:15

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On this episode, the boys had on Nick Bester! Nick is the head coach of Best Athletics, 2:19 Marathoner, and content creator! He has an amazing story of starting to run with a 25:00 5k and is now a 2:19 marathoner. Something we didn’t know as much about was his journey with Best Athletics. He was an investment banker up until COVID then decided to …

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Could This Be The World's Most POWERFUL Self-Quantification Device?! (& Is It Even Safe Or Accurate?) With Whoop's Will Ahmed 59:55

16d ago59:55

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In this fascinating episode with Will Ahmed, founder of WHOOP (you can click here to get 1 month free on your membership), you’ll get to discover how his company is redefining health tracking through continuous 24/7 physiological monitoring, actionable coaching, and innovations like ECG readings and noninvasive blood pressure insights. Will Ahmed i…

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2689: 10 Underrated Exercises That Produce Incredible Gains (Listener Live Coaching) 1:39:24

12d ago1:39:24

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 10 Underrated Exercises that Produce INCREDIBLE Gains. (2:09) Kids say the darndest things. (18:25) The cause of your energy crash may surprise you. (23:53) Boost your immunity with Green Juice. (25:54) The Garth Brooks conspiracy. (29:34) Red-lig…

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Voices of Recovery - National Recovery Month - Prison or Purpose 3:00

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In this Voices of Recovery episode for National Recovery Month, host Brandon Couch explores the powerful choice between Prison or Purpose. Drawing from his own story and the experiences of others, Brandon reflects on how addiction, shame, and destructive cycles can feel like a prison—one that keeps us stuck in regret and brokenness. But through hon…

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2688: Eight Simple Habit Hacks that Produce Fat Loss & More (Listener Coaching) 1:14:55

11d ago1:14:55

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page Mind Pump Fit Tip: 8 Simple Habit Hacks that Produce Fat Loss. (2:16) Isometrics for growth. (19:45) Will consuming artificial sweeteners make your brain age faster? (24:25) How the spiritual co…

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Voices of Recovery - National Recovery Month - Avoidance 3:08

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In this Voices of Recovery episode for National Recovery Month, host Brandon Couch tackles the hard truth about avoidance—the tendency to bury pain, escape reality, or sidestep the work of healing. While avoidance may offer temporary relief, it often deepens the very wounds we’re trying to escape. Brandon shares how facing discomfort head-on, with …

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Can ADHD and Dyslexia REALLY Be Cured with Vision Training? How Retraining the Eye-Brain Connection Transforms Reading, Focus, Concussion Recovery & Peak Performance — with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum 1:06:05

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In this episode with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, you'll get to explore how hidden vision problems often masquerade as dyslexia, ADD, or ADHD—and how his vision therapy retrains the eye-brain connection to transform reading, focus, coordination, and even recovery from concussions. You'll also discover how his testing and training methods, from intensives t…

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#178 Mark Spewak - Creating a Coaching Empire, Cultivating the St. Louis Running Community 54:36

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On this episode, the boys had on legendary coach Mark Spewak! Spewak Training is known nationwide and has coached 500+ different runners in it’s history! He has a remarkable 10 coaches on his staff. Mark also owns Spewak Racing which is a run club in St. Louis that also hosts local races! Mark is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to running, trai…

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2687: Zuby On The Current State of America 1:05:51

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Zuby Becoming a father. (1:31) Living in Dubai. (5:12) Collectivism is dangerous. (12:28) The more relatable it is, the more it impacts people. (20:38) Our perception is getting manipulated. (22:56) Normal doesn’t go viral. (25:40) The downstream effects of this exposure. What should we be looking for? (28:32) Agreeing to be civil with each other. …

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Voices of Recovery - National Recovery Month - Break The Silence 2:43

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In this Voices of Recovery episode for National Recovery Month, host Brandon Couch invites listeners to confront one of the greatest barriers to healing—silence. Break the Silence shines a light on the shame and secrecy that often surround addiction and mental health, reminding us that recovery begins when we dare to speak up. Brandon unpacks how v…

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2686: Do These 6 Things and You WON’T Get Gains from Strength Training & More (Listener Live Coaching) 1:41:02

16d ago1:41:02

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do These 6 Things and You WON’T Get Gains from Strength Training. (2:39) Fatty 15 vs. Omega 3s. (28:32) Dad, the builder. (31:23) LEGO minifigures. (34:04) A terrible lie told to women about the definition of success. (39:24) Hurt people, hurt peo…