45. NAD Therapy: A Secret Weapon Against Aging and Chronic Illness with Dr. Alain Polynice
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
Release Date: 10/07/2020
216. How to Rewire Your Brain to Defeat Depression, with Kelsey Aida and Lynnsey Robinson
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
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” has helped them find their voices and spread more light. Topics discussed: Using emotional release to process depressive feelings Establishing a daily gratitude practice Making small, gradual changes to your mindset Tapping into the subconscious through writing, meditation, and affirmations Observing your self-talk and reshaping negative...
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215. How You Can Build True Mental, Physical and Emotional Toughness for Success and Fulfillment, with Greg Everett
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
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 disciplined habits to reach your goals. He breaks down the typical idea of being "tough." Then shows a better, more complete way to get real mental, physical, and emotional toughness for success. Listen in to learn from this champion's knowledge. Greg shares his top insights on how to grow unbreakable confidence. How to make commitments that last....
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214. How To Find Emotional Healing through Bodywork, Vulnerability, and Core Energetics, with Kellie Newton
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
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 revealing themselves. We discuss the power of moving this energy out of your body through physical activities and human connection. Kellie also explains why relating to group members as family archetypes allows you to resolve lingering issues. Topics discussed: Letting yourself be seen and accepted even with flaws Finding safe spaces to open...
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213. How to Find Light During Your Darkest Moments with Depression
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
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 you feel overwhelmed or hit rock bottom emotionally. Topics discussed: Reaching out to friends and asking for help Taking time for self-care Using tools like exercise, meditation, and journaling Separating your identity from your depression Letting emotions pass through you Being patient with yourself through the recovery process...
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212. How To Reduce Anxiety By Cutting Back Your Daily Coffee Intake
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
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 throughout the day. You’ll hear their tips for slowly weaning yourself off caffeine to avoid headaches and withdrawal symptoms. Even if you’re a die-hard coffee lover, you’ll be inspired to re-evaluate your own habits. Minor tweaks like mixing in decaf or timing your last cup can make a major difference in your mood, energy, and wellbeing. ...
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211. How To Ignore The Lies Your Scale Is Telling You
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
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 self-image and self-worth. Katie shares her insights on body image, diet culture expectations, and tips for cultivating self-acceptance regardless of your weight. Topics Discussed: The scale as a source of validation Cultural messaging about ideal body weight Linking self-worth to a number Moving from self-loathing to self-love Listening to your own body's needs Exercising for enjoyment rather than punishment Toxic diet culture and...
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210. How to Quiet Your Inner Critic to Boost Your Mental Health
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
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 events, where he felt different and inadequate compared to others. Zach provides perspective by focusing on Jeremy's progress over time, avoiding unproductive comparisons with others. Their conversation dives into beneficial tactics like self-compassion, adding structure through routines, reframing negative thoughts, and utilizing social support. ...
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209. How to Overcome Social Anxiety Even When You Forgot to Pack Your Underwear
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
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 interacting with crowds after being isolated during Covid. They discuss techniques like exposure therapy to push through the discomfort and make connections, finding that it gets easier over time. The episode covers managing social anxiety, perfectionism, and fear of the unknown when traveling for work. Topics discussed: Social anxiety around...
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208. How to Feel Closer to People By Sharing Your True Self, with Jem Fuller
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
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 needed to improve your grades, but you didn’t have the motivation or the time to study. The truth is, that our mindset is the key to everything we want in life. Too often we wait until we’ve hit rock bottom before doing something about it. In this episode, we’re joined by a man who knows what it’s like to hit rock bottom and bounce back....
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207. How to Quiet Your Inner Critic Through Tiny Efforts
Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast
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 instead of a slower evolution may be holding you back. Here are some of the main concepts covered in the episode: The importance of questioning what you believe and the stories you tell yourself A new perspective on the idea of taking small steps toward constant improvement The power of cumulative improvement and compounding returns We also...
info_outlineJohn Tubbs was a pretty healthy guy trying to get his business off the ground the way so many do. He was playing a game of golf with a potential client. Little did he know that one badly hit ball would lead to a life-threatening battle with a chronic illness. In this episode, he shares how he contracted Lyme disease, and how it changed his life. We also learn the surprising way he fights through daily pain and fatigue.
One of the many tools he's used in managing his symptoms is called NAD therapy. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide is an essential coenzyme that regulates cellular energy metabolism and mitochondrial function. It's become a popular supplement to ease suffering from chronic illness, addiction recovery, and a variety of mental health issues.
He was introduced to NAD therapy by Dr. Alain Polynice from the Reviva Wellness clinic in Albany, New York. The results he reports are remarkable. That's why we also talk with Dr. Polynice. He uses NAD himself and says though he's in his 50s he feels better than he did in his 30s!
Listen to this episode to hear an incredible story of survival. Learn how NAD therapy could help boost your energy, clear brain fog, and slow the aging process.
Sponsored by Athletic Brewing Company.