The Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast

The Fit Mess: A Men's Mental Health Podcast

The show for men who are sick of their own sh*t and ready to make a change for better mental health.

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How To Truly Be Grateful For All That You Have Without Facing A Near Death Experience, With Tony Berardo
April 16, 2024

How To Truly Be Grateful For All That You Have Without Facing A Near Death Experience, With Tony Berardo

What if you could live in a constant state of gratitude and present awareness, instead of being stuck in the worries and regrets of the past or future? In this episode, Tony Berardo discusses his journey of personal growth a…
How To Start Drinking Alcohol Again After Years Of Sobriety And Abstinence
April 9, 2024

How To Start Drinking Alcohol Again After Years Of Sobriety And Abstinence

Have you ever felt like your beliefs and habits around health and wellness were holding you back from truly enjoying life? Many of us struggle to find the right balance between discipline and indulgence when it comes to our …
How Blue Light Impacts Your Sleep, Health, and Mood, With Dr. Martin Moore-Ede
April 2, 2024

How Blue Light Impacts Your Sleep, Health, and Mood, With Dr. Martin Moore-Ede

Summary Have you ever wondered why you feel so groggy and tired after spending hours scrolling on your phone or laptop at night? The blue light emitted from our electronic devices and LED lights is disrupting our natural cir…
How to Find Purpose Through Surrender, with Kute Blackson
March 26, 2024

How to Find Purpose Through Surrender, with Kute Blackson

Summary: Have you ever felt trapped, struggling to break free from the patterns and beliefs that hold you back? In this insightful conversation, transformational teacher Kute Blackson offers a fresh perspective on the power …
How To Get Back On Track When Your Routine Gets Screwed Up
March 19, 2024

How To Get Back On Track When Your Routine Gets Screwed Up

Have you ever struggled to stick to your health and fitness goals when life gets chaotic? We all face times when our normal healthy routines get disrupted – by vacations, holidays, work demands or other life events. Often th…
Not Feeling Motivated? That's Because Your Purpose Sucks (But We Can Fix That)
March 12, 2024

Not Feeling Motivated? That's Because Your Purpose Sucks (But We Can Fix That)

Feeling stuck and unmotivated to make positive changes in your life? Learn how to build sustainable momentum instead of relying on fleeting motivation. Without the right mindset and approach, it’s easy to get derailed when t…
How to Conquer Chronic Illness Without Shitting Your Pants
March 5, 2024

How to Conquer Chronic Illness Without Shitting Your Pants

Summary: In this episode, Jeremy and Zach discuss Zach's prolonged illness and his decision to finally take antibiotics. Zach explains his reservations about antibiotics, including the potential for antibiotic resistance a…
How to Stop Feeling Anxious, Overwhelmed, and Burned Out
Feb. 27, 2024

How to Stop Feeling Anxious, Overwhelmed, and Burned Out

Summary Do you feel overwhelmed and extremely stressed at your job, desperately gasping for air at the end of each chaotic workday? If so, you can benefit from learning research-backed tools to establish healthier work habi…
How To Overcome Past Conditioning and Believe In Your Potential, with Jared Ganem
Feb. 20, 2024

How To Overcome Past Conditioning and Believe In Your Potential, with Jared Ganem

Summary: Many men struggle with finding their true purpose and living up to their full potential due to past trauma, limiting beliefs, and unhealthy conditioning. Jared Ganem hit rock bottom after his dream of becoming a pro…
How to Change Your Entire Life by Changing 5% of Your Day
Feb. 13, 2024

How to Change Your Entire Life by Changing 5% of Your Day

Summary In this episode, Jeremy and Zach discuss the importance of taking care of yourself and how making small changes can have a significant impact on one's life. They emphasize the power of changing just 5% of your day an…
The Full Body Workout You Can Do At Home In Just 20 Minutes, with Bruce Smith
Feb. 6, 2024

The Full Body Workout You Can Do At Home In Just 20 Minutes, with Bruce Smith

Summary Have you ever longed for that blissful feeling of gliding across a misty lake at dawn, immersed in nature’s peace? Like many, you may lack the hardcore dedication real rowing demands yet crave the full-body joy and …
Try This Journaling Method To Prove You Are Who You Say You Are
Jan. 30, 2024

Try This Journaling Method To Prove You Are Who You Say You Are

Summary Are you tired of trying to hype yourself up with affirmations but still feeling self-doubt creep back in? Struggling to believe you can actually become the person you want to be? Jeremy explains how to bridge the c…
How To Stop Believing the Lies You Tell Yourself, with Andrea Vallely
Jan. 23, 2024

How To Stop Believing the Lies You Tell Yourself, with Andrea Vallely

Summary Are you struggling to tap into real happiness and instead find temporary relief in unhealthy habits? Many of us cope with negative emotions in damaging ways, but true happiness already lies within us. In this episod…
How to Take the First Step Back into Healthy Habits
Jan. 16, 2024

How to Take the First Step Back into Healthy Habits

Summary   Are you struggling to get back into a workout routine after falling off track over the holidays? Many people lose motivation and discipline around health goals during busy holiday seasons. This can negatively imp…
How to Stop Worrying About Your Goals So You Can Make Real Progress
Jan. 9, 2024

How to Stop Worrying About Your Goals So You Can Make Real Progress

Have you ever chased rapid transformation only to burn out and give up just days later? Our tendency to seek drastic overnight changes sets us up for disappointment and failure. Sustainable growth comes from daily incrementa…
How To Finally Start Achieving Your Health Goals with Joe Villegas
Jan. 2, 2024

How To Finally Start Achieving Your Health Goals with Joe Villegas

Do you ever feel overwhelmed trying to get in shape and don't know where to start? Many people struggle to build sustainable exercise habits and nutrition plans that lead to transformational results. This episode will provid…
How to Unlock Your Creative Potential By Stealing Like An Artist, with Austin Kleon
Dec. 26, 2023

How to Unlock Your Creative Potential By Stealing Like An Artist, with Austin Kleon

Do you wish you were more creative but feel like you just don't have that natural talent? This common belief holds many people back from developing valuable creative skills over time. In this podcast episode, author Austin K…
How To Read More Books And Apply The Lessons You Learn, With Nick Hutchison
Dec. 19, 2023

How To Read More Books And Apply The Lessons You Learn, With Nick Hutchison

Struggling to make reading a daily priority or apply what you've read? The fix could be simpler than you think for those constantly acquiring new knowledge but failing to implement it. In this episode, Nick Hutchison, Founde…
How To Overcome Failure and Find Real Success, with James Fell
Dec. 12, 2023

How To Overcome Failure and Find Real Success, with James Fell

In this episode, bestselling author James Fell discusses his career journey from writing self-help and fitness books to unexpectedly finding viral success posting profanity-filled daily historical facts on social media durin…
How to Overcome Depression And Find True Happiness, with Dannie De Novo
Dec. 5, 2023

How to Overcome Depression And Find True Happiness, with Dannie De Novo

Depression is a common and often debilitating mental health condition that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. It can cause a range of symptoms, including persistent sadness, low energy, difficulty c…
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Recent Blog Posts

Embracing the Unpredictability of Life: Finding Meaning in Chaos

Life is inherently unpredictable, filled with unexpected twists and turns that can test our limits and challenge our sense of purpose. In this post, we will delve into the significance of embracing life's uncertainties, finding meaning amidst the ch…

Reintroducing Alcohol After Sobriety: A Personal Journey of Balance and Mindfulness

In this blog post, we will explore the challenges and insights of reintroducing alcohol in moderation after an extended period of sobriety. We will emphasize the importance of setting boundaries and maintaining awareness of its impact on social inte…

The Hidden Danger of Blue Light: How It Impacts Your Sleep, Health, and Mood

Introduction In today's technologically advanced world, we spend countless hours exposed to artificial light sources, primarily from LED screens and lights. While these devices provide convenience and entertainment, they emit significant amounts of…

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Reviews

Phenomenal resource

"As a trauma therapist, a person who lives with recurrent depression and a longtime runner, this podcast is such a salve. Jeremy and Zach are vulnerable, authentic and genuinely interested in sharing …"

Gloria (Gage) Dykstra | Feb. 21, 2022

Love listening to these guys!

"Jeremy and Zach are both so insightful and aren’t afraid to share about the hard stuff. They ask their guests the right questions and I love the way the set up the episodes before getting into it. Do…"

healnourishgrow | Dec. 15, 2021

Great combo of humor and education

"I love this podcast! Jeremy and Zach are super relatable and bring on guests who really know wellness and how to teach it so we can be healthier and happier. The Jill Bolte Taylor episode blew my min…"

808LC | Sept. 18, 2021

Love this podcast

"The hosts and guests are always informative and friendly. Plus, I love the openness and humor they approach each topic with."

zizlizaliz | May 10, 2021

Informative and helps you live healthier

"Not only is this fun to listen to, it genuinely helps you live a healthier life. The conversations and information presented is useful, easy to understand and motivating! Honestly, it’s a game change…"

xcrunner1800 | Sept. 17, 2020
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