How Nathaniel Lost 15lbs and Rebuilt His Energy as a Full-Time Critical Care Nurse
Behind The Vision Podcast
What happens when a full-time ICU nurse, deep in burnout, poor sleep, and feeling uncomfortable in his own body… decides enough is enough? In this powerful episode of the Breakthrough Series, we sit down with Nathaniel—a DNP in progress, critical care nurse, and now fitness success story. After gaining weight during the pandemic and feeling stuck in the cycle of exhaustion, Nathaniel joined our Metabolic Burn System and committed to a new standard for his health. What followed? → 15 lbs of fat gone. → Energy rebuilt. → Chronic back pain reduced. → And a 5K finish—without...
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Breakthrough Series: How Annalou Reclaimed Her Body, Confidence, and Wealth After a Breakup and Student Loan Stress
Behind The Vision Podcast
Annalou is an occupational therapist who was already doing all the right things — eating healthy, jogging, strength training — and still hit a plateau. Post-breakup, buried in student loans, and working six days a week, she still showed up for herself and took a leap. In just 2 months inside TEAMVPFIT, she: Dropped 3% body fat while gaining 2 lbs of muscle (a true body recomp!!) Reached 20% body fat AND hit a net worth milestone of $100K This isn’t your average fitness story. This is about delayed gratification, alignment between health and wealth, and why...
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From Postpartum Burnout to Fit & Free: Sharlene’s Weight Loss as a Full-Time Nurse & New Mom
Behind The Vision Podcast
What does it really look like to prioritize your health as a full-time nurse, first-time mom, and wife — while battling postpartum fatigue and cultural food guilt? In this episode of The Breakthrough Series, Dustin sits down with Sharlene, a nurse of nearly 10 years, who reclaimed her energy, dropped 10+ pounds in 12 weeks, and reignited her confidence by committing to the Metabolic Burn System. Despite sleepless nights, judgmental aunties, and mom guilt, she found her strength, inspired her husband, and set a healthier foundation for her son’s future. This isn’t a story about...
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You CANNOT Survive 12-Hour Shifts Without Strengthening These Muscles As a Beside Nurse
Behind The Vision Podcast
If you’re a nurse who wants to stop feeling sore, stiff, and one wrong move away from injury… this episode is a must-listen. Dustin Chau, a Health Coach who’s helped 100+ nurses restore their metabolism and energy, is joined by Lauren, a critical care nurse educator, trainer, and ICU RN, to break down the 5 most important muscle groups nurses must strengthen to thrive at the bedside — not just survive it. From real-life back injuries to posture breakdowns from long shifts, we cover exactly why neglecting certain muscles (like your glutes, back, or shoulders) can wreck your body over...
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Nurses Who Skip These 5 Exercises End Up Injured
Behind The Vision Podcast
If you’re a nurse dealing with back pain, tight hips, or constantly feeling exhausted after your shifts… this episode could save your career. Dustin Chau, a Health Coach who’s helped over 100+ nurses restore their metabolism and energy, is joined by Lauren — a critical care nurse, educator, and fitness trainer — to reveal the 5 essential exercises every nurse MUST do to avoid injury and build functional strength. You’ll also learn why popular workouts like CrossFit, F45, and high-intensity bootcamps might actually be making things worse — and what to do instead. 💥 What...
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Go From Nurse Burnout to Feeling Sexy Again
Behind The Vision Podcast
Join Dustin, a Health Coach who’s helped over 100 busy nurses lose 15–20 lbs, drop sizes in scrubs, and feel confident and energized again—without spending hours on cardio or cutting out their favorite foods, with Lauren, critical care clinical instructor & personal trainer, who’s teamed up with TEAMVPFIT to lead a powerful mission that’s long overdue… The Fit Nurse Revolution. We’re here to Make Nurses Sexy Again. Not just in how you look—but in how you feel.Strong. Confident. Empowered. Sexy inside and out. Because somewhere between burnout, night shifts, and...
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The Rise of the Soft Nurse: Breaking the Cycle of Stress & Fatigue with Nurse Lauren
Behind The Vision Podcast
Are nurses finally breaking free from burnout and prioritizing themselves? Welcome to the Soft Nurse Era, where smart nurses are reclaiming their energy, confidence, and health—without guilt. In this episode, ICU Nurse Educator & Fitness Trainer, Lauren Ignacio, joins Coach Dustin Chau to dive into the reality of nurse burnout, weight struggles, and how prioritizing holistic wellness is the key to thriving in both career and life. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ Why eating less & doing more cardio is wrecking your metabolism ✅ The top nutrition mistakes nurses make (and what to...
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5 Metabolism Hacks Every Night Shift Nurse Needs to Lose Weight and Keep It Off (After Hitting a Plateau)
Behind The Vision Podcast
Have you hit a weight loss plateau since working night shifts or graduating from nursing school? You’re not alone. Night shifts can wreak havoc on your metabolism, slow down fat loss, and leave you feeling stuck in tight scrubs. In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 key strategies to kickstart your metabolism, break through that plateau, and finally lose the weight – for good. These aren’t quick fixes. They’re proven steps to help night shift nurses like you drop fat, regain energy, and keep the results sustainably without sacrificing sleep or your favorite foods. Here’s what you’ll...
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How Our Client Johanna Finally Broke the Cardio Trap and Lost 15lbs, Regain Her Confidence, and Received a Promotion with the Metabolic Burn System
Behind The Vision Podcast
In this episode, Coach Dustin Chau down with Johanna, a client who spent 10 years trying to achieve her fitness goals with HIIT classes and endless cardio but never got the toned look or energy she wanted. After feeling frustrated and unsatisfied—especially after her wedding—Johanna realized that what she had been doing wasn’t working. That’s when she joined TEAMVPFIT’s Metabolic Burn System, and everything changed. Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode: [00:00] - Introduction: Meet Johanna and hear her fitness journey overview. [01:45] - 10 Years of Cardio...
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Why Your Diet Isn’t Working: 3 Signs of a Slow Metabolism
Behind The Vision Podcast
In this episode of the Behind the Vision Podcast, host Dustin Chau and Coach Jen explore three key signs of a slow metabolism: lack of appetite, persistent lethargy, and difficulty losing weight. They discuss how these indicators can reflect a compromised metabolic rate and provide insights into how to address these challenges. This episode is especially valuable for busy professionals, like nurses, who often face these issues due to their demanding schedules Timestamps: [0:12] – Introduction: Welcome to Behind the Vision Podcast with Dustin Chau. [1:00] – Meet Coach Gent and the VP Fit...
info_outlineIf you’re a nurse dealing with back pain, tight hips, or constantly feeling exhausted after your shifts… this episode could save your career.
Dustin Chau, a Health Coach who’s helped over 100+ nurses restore their metabolism and energy, is joined by Lauren — a critical care nurse, educator, and fitness trainer — to reveal the 5 essential exercises every nurse MUST do to avoid injury and build functional strength.
You’ll also learn why popular workouts like CrossFit, F45, and high-intensity bootcamps might actually be making things worse — and what to do instead.
💥 What You’ll Learn:
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The 5 key exercises nurses need for injury prevention
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Real stories of nurses forced to quit due to preventable injuries
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Why mobility, stability, and strength > HIIT for nurses
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Safe, joint-friendly movements you can do at home or in the gym
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How to train like your career (and body) depends on it — because it does
Whether you're just starting out or 10 years into bedside, don’t wait until it’s too late.
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