Laura Guzman (@girlgonefit_24), has lost over 100lbs naturally using carb cycling DURING the 2020 Covid pandemic. Prior to her incredible weight loss journey, she was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2016, an incurable pelvic inflammatory disease. Lost her mother unexpectedly in 2018, and her father to terminal cancer in 2019. A true fighter in life that continues walk around with her head high and a smile on her face. Despite these incredibly difficult times she took control of her diseases and began a journey in bodybuilding. Competing in 3 shows, including the Natural Olympia and winning the transformation category in 2021. Bodybuilding has saved her life, helped with the grieving of her parents, and helped control her endometriosis. Although life has tried knocking her down many times, she refuses to give up!

On this week's episode Joseph is joined by Savage Fit Club owners Andrea and Xavier Magallanez. Andrea speaks on her incredible weight loss transformation and her struggles along the way. She wants to help women improve their confidence and become the best possible version of themselves through fitness and health. As a business owning power couple Andrea and Xavier went from training in their home garage to owning a private training facility in Ontario CA. Listen to their journey and what the possible future holds.

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Leah Elson is an academically-published clinical development scientist, public science communicator, powerlifter, and non-fiction author. Her research career in human medicine has included the fields of orthopedics, oncology, and neuroscience. In this fun episode Joseph and Leah discuss a huge array of topics such as: cancer, the meaning of life, what is conciseness, space, The String Theory and her podcast (named the same), Leah's upcoming non-fiction book "No Stupid Question... In Science", she also performs a LIVE 60sec of science, and so much more! Put on your thinking caps and listening ears and enjoy!

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On this episode Joseph is joined by therapist Hailey Dirksen M.S, AMFT and Christine Eslick M.S, AMFT, APCC. They speak on important topics such as the current condition of mental health in the country. How much more common it is for individuals to seek mental health assistance now compared to previous years. Some common trends in mental health right now. Important things you should know about therapy. And some healthy relationship advice. 

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Mike Saffaie is a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt under the great Ryron and Rener Gracie. He is an IFBB and PNBA pro natural men's physique competitor and Natural Olympia Masters World Champion. Mike works as a strength and conditioning coach for MMA fighters such as Anderson Silva, Brian Ortega, Carla Esparza, and many more. Mike has an extensive knowledge on health and fitness and shares his principles in this episode.

Zhanique Lovett is a 4x America Ninja Warrior competitor and a 2x American Ninja Warrior Woman's Championship competitor. To add to her amazing resume of athletic accomplishments, she is also an avid Spartan Race competitor (about to complete her trifecta race later this month) and a pro lifetime natural INBA Woman's Figure competitor. Zhanique talks about her rough childhood growing up and how she used her struggles to flourish into the woman she is today. Now a wife, mother of 3, top level coach (Z-Mode Fitness), and owner of ZFIT protein bars. 

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My friend Ryan Tillman is a working police officer and founder of Breaking Barriers United. Breaking Barriers United is a Christian organization dedicated to bridging the gap between the community and the police force. Ryan does public speaking and breakdowns of police incidents to help inform the community on police work.