#33: Training Isn’t Hard — Recovering Is
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Most people know how to push. Very few know how to recover. In this episode of Brick Dust & Barbells, we talk about why training and grafting are the easy parts — and why real progress depends on how well you rest, refuel, and switch off. Recovery isn’t just sleep and supplements. It’s how you treat your nervous system, your body, and your life outside of work. We cover: Why most people are under-recovered, not under-motivated What recovery from the tools really looks like How life stress drains your body like training does Why your nervous system needs breaks too The role...
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#32: What Alcohol Really Takes From You
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🎙️ Episode – What Alcohol Really Takes From You Subtitle: Energy, sleep, recovery & the nervous system Most people think alcohol only costs them a hangover. But what it really takes is far more subtle — and far more expensive. In this episode of Brick Dust & Barbells, we break down what alcohol actually does inside the body and nervous system — especially for people over 35 who train, graft, and try to stay sharp. We cover: Why alcohol is a stress, not a relaxant How it destroys deep and REM sleep Why HRV drops and recovery stalls The nervous system cost you don’t...
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#31: When the Cold Hits Your Nervous System
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If your HRV has dropped, your resting heart rate has crept up, and training suddenly feels harder in winter — you’re not broken. You’re cold, stressed, and carrying more load than you realise. In this episode of Brick Dust & Barbells, we break down what winter really does to your nervous system — and why cold weather, dark mornings, physical work, and hard training stack stress inside the body. We cover: Why cold is a form of stress on the nervous system What HRV actually measures — and what it doesn’t Why winter often lowers HRV even in fit people How the CNS takes a...
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#30: Strong Body, Clear Head
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Most conversations about mental health start in the head. This one starts in the body. In this episode of Brick Dust & Barbells, we take a body-first approach to mental health — especially for men and women who are exhausted, stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in constant fight-or-flight. If your sleep is broken, your energy is low, and your nervous system is fried, no amount of “positive thinking” will fix it. We cover: Why anxiety and low mood are often physiological, not psychological How the nervous system drives stress, overwhelm, and mental fatigue Why lifting weights and...
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#29: No New You — Just a Stronger One
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January is loud with promises of a “new you.” New habits. New routines. New rules. New pressure. But most people don’t need reinvention — they need reinforcement. In this first episode of 2026, I break down why starting over every January keeps people stuck, burnt out, and frustrated — and why building a stronger version of who you already are is the real path forward. We talk about: Why motivation always fades (and why that’s normal) Why discipline works better when it’s built on structure How strength goes far beyond the gym The Life / Energy Triangle: Nutrition,...
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#28: The Energy Triangle: Why Most People Burn Out
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🎙️ Episode – The Life Triangle: Nutrition • Training • Rest Subtitle: Why structure beats motivation — and how energy is actually built. Most people don’t struggle with discipline because they’re lazy. They struggle because they’re confused — or because something feels too complicated to stick to. That’s where the Life Triangle comes in. In this episode of Brick Dust & Barbells, I break down a simple, practical framework built around three clear pillars that anyone can understand and apply: 🔺 Nutrition – fuel, supplements, and macros that support energy 🔺...
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#27: Fix Your Sleep, Fix Your Life: The Over-40 Blueprint
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If your energy is low… If your mood is up and down… If you’re crashing in the afternoons, waking up tired, or wondering why your training feels flat… It’s probably not your diet. It’s not your motivation. It’s not your age. 👉 It’s your sleep. In this episode of Brick Dust & Barbells, we break down what really happens when you turn 40+ and your sleep starts to slip — and how fixing it can transform everything from your strength to your stress levels to your mental resilience. We cover: Why men and women over 40 struggle with sleep How deep sleep and REM actually...
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#26: The energy Blue print
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If you’re tired of waking up tired… this episode is for you. Most people think energy comes from caffeine, “motivation,” or willpower — but real energy is built, not borrowed. In this episode of Brick Dust & Barbells, I break down the actual blueprint for building more energy as you get older — the chemistry, the habits, and the daily systems that make you feel alive again. We cover: • Magnesium Malate — how it powers your mitochondria (your body’s engines) • Magnesium Glycinate — why it calms your nervous system and unlocks deep + REM sleep • Sleep — what really...
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#25: Strong Body. Clear Head.
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🎙️ Episode – Strong Body. Clear Head. When your head’s loud, your thoughts race, and you feel like you’re constantly running on fumes — it’s not just stress. It’s your body asking for balance. You can’t think your way into calm. You have to move your way there. In this episode of Brick Dust & Barbells, I talk about: Why a strong body creates a clear head How training resets your nervous system and reduces stress Why you can’t “fix your mindset” without moving your body first Simple ways to build clarity through strength, breath, and movement The...
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#24: The Weight You’re Carrying That’s Not in Your Hands
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🎙️ Episode – The Weight You’re Carrying That’s Not in Your Hands Not all weight is physical. Some of it lives between your ears, across your shoulders, and behind your quiet moments. Bills. Pressure. Responsibility. Expectations. The stuff no one sees — but it’s heavy all the same. In this episode of Brick Dust & Barbells, I talk about: The invisible load we all carry but rarely talk about Why silence makes it heavier How training gives you something solid to hold when life feels out of control Why movement shifts your nervous system and clears your head Simple,...
info_outline🎙️ Episode – Stop Trying to Get Motivated — Do This Instead
Most people waste years waiting for motivation to show up.
They wait for the perfect Monday, the right headspace, or that magical “ready” feeling.
But here’s the truth: motivation doesn’t come first. Action does.
In this episode of Brick Dust & Barbells, I break down:
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Why waiting for motivation is the trap that keeps you stuck
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How action — not feelings — creates real momentum
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The “match strike” moments that get you moving
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Why this hits harder after 40 (and how to work with it, not against it)
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How to build unstoppable momentum with small, daily wins
You don’t need to feel ready. You need to start.
👉 Action first. Motivation follows.
🎧 Listen now and share this with someone who’s waiting for “the right time” to start.