Tell No Lies

In this episode of the Tell No Lies Podcast, Devin Physique and Dr. Ashley Contorno sit down with natural pro bodybuilder Christopher Zavala for a raw and honest conversation about perseverance, personal growth, and the truth behind the bodybuilding world.

Chris opens up about losing his mother to cancer at a young age, navigating a difficult relationship with his father, overcoming addiction, and finding purpose through fitness and self-discipline. From late-night gym sessions to earning his pro card, he shares how he built success through hustle, faith, and self-awareness—without shortcuts or excuses.

The trio dives into the realities of natural bodybuilding versus enhanced athletes, the mental toll of prep life, social media culture, and the fine line between ambition and burnout. Chris also reflects on how trauma shaped his mindset, why he values authenticity over fame, and his goals for the future in fitness, acting, and entrepreneurship.

Lulu shares his journey from a tough upbringing in Florida City to standout years as a JUCO linebacker, the injuries that derailed a Division I path, and the pivot that launched a modeling and content career. He credits discipline, consistency, and his mother’s belief for the turnaround, signs his first major brand deal, and explains how structure built in sport fuels success online. A candid conversation about resilience, reinvention, and betting on yourself. Subscribe for more Tell No Lies conversations.

A candid sit down with Devin Physique, Dr. Ashley Contorno, and guest Ryan Diaz of Fit Club Vegas. We talk the messy and the meaningful from infamous toilet lore and contact highs to building gym culture, loyalty, and brand, the Vegas nightlife grind, influencer realities, relationships, vulnerability, and the work of becoming better men and women.

Devin Physique and Dr. Ashley Contorno dive into coping mechanisms in this deeply honest episode of Tell No Lies. From mindfulness, therapy, and time in nature to isolation, overworking, and doom-scrolling, they break down what’s truly healthy, what’s not, and why coping strategies often fall in the gray area. Dr. Contorno shares a vulnerable account of her 15-year struggle with bulimia and how years of therapeutic work helped her discover durable tools to protect her emotional health. Together, the hosts challenge the idea that unhealthy coping always equals failure, offering listeners real-life insight and practical strategies for growth.

Dr. Ashley Contorno hosts a lively Girl Talk takeover of Tell No Lies with Danielle and Kiara, covering friendship dynamics, dating green flags and red flags, rapid fire preferences, flirting styles, and the art of handling rejection. The trio swaps cautionary stories about online scams, shares practical safety habits, and opens up about intimacy, confidence, and communication with humor and candor. They close by celebrating the power of a supportive girl circle and inviting listeners to weigh in on future Girl Talk episodes.

Devin and Dr. Ash host powerlifting veteran Micah Marino for a candid and high energy episode. The conversation opens with humor about preferences, consent, and boundaries, then pivots to Micah’s story from a tough St. Louis upbringing to nearly two decades in powerlifting. He shares how the sport evolved toward smarter training, how the Fighter Quit brand began, and why coaching and culture create real community.

Micah speaks vulnerably about losing his brother to heroin, how lifting kept him anchored, and what resilience looks like outside the gym. The three of you dig into longevity, athlete development, and the difference between clout chasing and building something people believe in.

Dr. Ashley Contorno returns for Episode 21 as host Devin Physique recaps Ashley’s two stand-up sets—how a 10-minute home-turf debut differed from a three-minute open mic, strategies for crowd work vs. story, and using personal grief with humor. They pivot into the “talking stage”: defining it, moving to exclusivity, long-distance dynamics, apps, and social media pressures. The episode closes with a light game on odd annual “death by X” stats. Raw, candid, and unexpectedly insightful.

Danielle Seaman returns to Tell No Lies fresh off her first standup. Danielle and Devin talk about prepping for a three-minute set, writing jokes from real life, and the thrill of making a crowd laugh. The convo drifts into smoking on mic, female product show-and-tell, texting etiquette, and even a game guessing what cars drug dealers drive. Raw, funny, and unfiltered—this one is all over the place in the best way.

Ashley returns from a month on the road and sits down with Devin to unpack solo RV travels, unexpected connections, and the lessons that came with long stretches of quiet. From sand dunes at Great Sand Dunes and cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde to a rainstorm that turned into a reset, Ashley shares how time alone sharpened her sense of self, softened grief for her late husband into gratitude, and clarified what she wants next. The conversation moves through dating with clear boundaries, the value of meaningful adventure partners, and practical lifestyle changes, including a new gym environment and a healthier relationship with social media. The pair close with simple goal setting tactics for the next twelve months that anyone can adopt today.

Devin Physique and Dr. Ashley Contorno dive into a candid, point-counterpoint conversation on gender roles, relationships, money, sexuality, and emotional health—framed by their real-world experiences and differing perspectives. The episode opens with behind-the-scenes upgrades to the show’s setup, then pivots to a spirited discussion about how society labels assertive women versus men (“bitch” vs. “leader”), how independence and femininity can coexist, and how shifting workplace and dating norms complicate expectations.

From there, you explore dating economics and first-date norms (who pays and why), the double standard around sexual “body counts,” and why men often prioritize physical factors while women often prioritize emotional connection and sexual competence. You also examine age-gap dynamics, “sugar baby” culture, and the tension between authenticity and social validation. A thoughtful segment on mental health challenges cultural taboos around male vulnerability and female “over-emotion,” emphasizing healthy expression over suppression. The episode closes with each of you naming one thing you’d change about how the other gender commonly shows up in relationships (men: embrace emotions without losing grounded masculinity; women: avoid letting past hurts build walls that punish future partners).