The Green Bay Health Project Podcast

The Green Bay Health Project Podcast

By Trevor Folker, MS, LAT, ATC, PESHealth & Fitness
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The Green Bay Health Project Podcast episodes

  • 110 | GLP-1s: Tool or Trap? How to Lose Fat, Keep Muscle, and Avoid the Rebound

    GLP-1s made the whole world an “expert” overnight.
    So I brought on someone who actually is one.

    Dr. Kym Klimek (Innate Healing & Performance) breaks down:
    ✅ what GLP-1s actually are (beyond the hype)
    ✅ who they’re a fit for… and who should pump the brakes
    ✅ why “weight loss” isn’t the only goal (keeping muscle matters)
    ✅ microdosing vs ramping doses fast
    ✅ and why the fundamentals aren’t optional: protein + strength training + sleep + stress + hydration

    Because if you treat GLP-1s like a shortcut, you might end up lighter… but weaker.

    🎧 Full episode is live now.

    55 min
  • 109 | Resolutions Fail. Standards Don't

    It’s the first full week of January — and most New Year’s goals are already slipping.

    Not because you’re lazy.


    Because motivation is unreliable.

    In this episode, we break down:

    • Why motivation fades (and why it was never the answer)
    • Why the “two-week rule” doesn’t actually create lasting change
    • Insights from James Clear on systems over goals
    • Why Jerred Moon believes 100 reps beats hype
    • How to turn resolutions into non-negotiable standards

    If you’re done starting over every January, this one’s for you.

    Motivation fades.


    Standards don’t.

    16 min
  • 108 | Grief Doesn't Get Better - It Gets Different

    One year ago, my dad passed away.

    This episode isn’t about sadness or moving on — it’s about what a year of grief actually teaches you once the shock wears off and life keeps going.

    We talk about why grief isn’t linear, why the “five stages” are often misunderstood, and how loss doesn’t get better — it gets different.

    If you’ve lost someone, I hope this helps you feel less alone.
    If you haven’t yet, file this away. Someday it’ll matter.

    15 min
  • 107 | The Fall Slump, Seasonal Depression, and Why Slowing Down Might Be the Best Thing for You
    Wisconsin hits that time of year where the sun clocks out at 4:27 PM.
     
    But here’s the thing — you might not be depressed… you might just be Wisconsin tired.
     
    Like my guy NF says: “the mind is a powerful place and what you feed it can affect you in a powerful way.”
     
    So instead of feeding it the usual “I hate winter” mantra… what if we work to change the mindset around this season?
     
    This week on the pod, Trev breaks down:
    Why fall hits our mood and energy so hard
    What’s actually happening with serotonin, melatonin, HRV, and stress
    How to train smarter in the slow season (not harder)
    Why slowing down isn’t losing progress — it’s making space for it
    And the human side of this season — the heavy stuff we don’t talk about enough
     
    Shoutout to Erica for dropping the heater that sparked this whole episode:
    “Maybe the slower season isn’t the problem. Maybe it’s the invitation. Let's change the mindset around it."
     
    If fall feels weird for you, you’re not alone — and you’re not broken.
    You’re just in your reset season.
     
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    And send it to the friend who’s already said “I hate this time of year” at least twice today.
    23 min
  • 106 | Stressed, Sick, or Tired? Train Smarter

    Most people think training is all-or-nothing — you either go hard or you don’t go at all. That’s the fastest way to burn out, get injured, or stall progress.

    In this episode, Trevor breaks down how to train when life isn’t perfect — when you’re stressed, sick, or running on no sleep. You’ll learn how to adjust intensity, when to push, when to pull back, and when to rest completely.

    Walk away with a simple, plug-and-play framework (the Traffic Light System) that keeps you consistent, safe, and moving forward no matter what life throws at you.

    Because real progress isn’t built on perfect weeks. It’s built on smart ones.

    Chapters

    00:00 Training Through Life's Challenges

    05:47 Adjusting Training When Sick
    13:11 The Traffic Light System for Training
    20:44 The Importance of Adaptability in Training

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    23 min
  • 105 | Beyond the Weights: Building Strength, Balance, and Resilience

    In this episode of the Green Bay Health Project, Trevor sits down with fitness pro Beth Schmit, who brings over a decade of experience to the table—and plenty of real talk. From her leap out of corporate fitness to building her own business, Beth opens up about the power of personal connection, the often-overlooked role of mindfulness and nutrition, and why cookie-cutter health advice doesn’t cut it.

    They dive into the balancing act of family life and entrepreneurship, the double-edged sword of social media, and the growing demand for personalized health solutions. Plus, Beth shares why mobility and flexibility training might be your biggest game changers—and what parenting has taught her about resilience both inside and outside the gym.

    Beth on Instagram

    New Website Dropping Soon

    59 min
  • 104 | Exercise vs. Mental Health in Darker Months

    Winter in Green Bay hits hard — darker mornings, early sunsets, and a wave of stress, anxiety, and seasonal depression that crushes motivation. But what if the most powerful antidepressant isn’t a pill, a therapy session, or another cup of coffee… but movement?

    In this episode, Trevor breaks down the largest study of its kind — 97 reviews, over 1,000 trials, and 128,000 participants — proving that exercise is one of the most effective treatments for depression and anxiety. We’re talking real numbers, real brain chemistry, and real talk about why moving your body might be the single best thing you can do for your mental health this winter.

    Tune in for science-backed truth, local perspective, and a call to action to make this the first winter that doesn’t bury you.

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    20 min
  • 103 | The 40+Year-Old Athlete: Why You’re Just Getting Warmed Up

    Getting older isn’t a death sentence for your performance — unless you treat it like one.

    In this episode, I’m calling BS on the whole ‘I’m just getting old’ excuse and challenge the common misconceptions surrounding aging, emphasizing that aging does not equate to decline in strength or health. I discuss the importance of intentional training, proper nutrition, and recovery strategies for individuals over 40. By focusing on strength training, mobility, and recovery, you'll learn how you can maintain your vitality and performance as you age. This isn’t about slowing down. It’s about turning 40+ into your prime.

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    23 min
  • 102 | How to Train for Summer Races Without Burnout

    Let’s be real — running in the summer feels like training inside a sauna... in a wetsuit... mid-marathon. In this episode, Trevor breaks down why your usual paces feel like a struggle in July, and what to do instead of just pushing through and praying for a breeze.

    You’ll get a 5-step summer running survival framework that keeps you strong, hydrated, and out of the burnout zone. We’re talking smarter training, effort-based runs, strategic recovery, and hydration that goes beyond “just drink more water.”

    If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re just “being soft” or if the heat’s actually impacting your training — this one’s for you.

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    13 min
  • 101 | Why You Keep Getting Hurt In The Gym (and what to do about it)

    Let’s be real — it’s probably not that one heavy deadlift that wrecked your back. It’s the 42 skipped warm-ups, tight hips from sitting all day, and that “I’ll be fine” attitude you keep throwing at your shoulder pain.

    In this episode, Trevor breaks down the real reasons you keep getting banged up in the gym — and spoiler: it’s not bad luck, it’s bad habits. We’re diving deep into the little things that add up to big problems: lazy warm-ups, poor mechanics, unaddressed stress, and treating pain like a background noise instead of a warning siren.

    You’ll walk away with simple, actionable strategies to bulletproof your body, train smarter (not just harder), and actually stay in the game — not on the sideline icing your ego.

    Takeaways that might save you:

    • Repetitive mistakes > one bad lift

    • Pain is your check engine light — stop ignoring it

    • Proper warm-ups aren’t optional

    • Mobility and stability > vibes and pre-workout

    • Life stress messes with your gym gains

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      18 min

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    The Green Bay Health Project Podcast brings you an ecosystem of health and wellness professionals in the Green Bay area. We know the healthcare system is broken and we know that people don’t know…