In this episode, Dusty kicks off 2026 with an honest, unfiltered check-in on life, training, grief, and the weight loss journey. Fresh off a half marathon and looking ahead to the year, he talks about why planning matters more than motivation, how small calorie creep can undo even “good” habits, and why you can’t out-train a misaligned diet.

Dusty opens up about navigating stress, loss, and long-term food addiction, even after nearly a decade of maintaining massive weight loss. He shares why he’s shifting focus from constant racing to strength training, aesthetics, and sustainable routines, plus the reality of gaining a little weight without letting it spiral into quitting.

If you’ve experienced regain, burnout, or just feel off rhythm, this episode is a reminder that you’re not broken, you’re human. You’ve done hard things before, and you can do them again, with a plan, a positive mindset, and patience for the long game.