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In Episode 10 of The Kahuna Strength Podcast, Andrew and Ben are joined by personal trainer and nutritionist Craig Brown for a real conversation about body dysmorphia, training smarter, and learning how to know your limits.

The guys dig into the mental side of fitness: what happens when progress never feels like enough, how comparison can mess with your confidence, and why chasing a better body can sometimes turn into an unhealthy mindset.

Craig brings his experience as a trainer and nutritionist to talk about realistic goals, sustainable progress, injury prevention, nutrition habits, and how to push yourself without burning out or breaking down.

This episode is about finding the balance between discipline and self-awareness, working hard without obsessing, and building a body you’re proud of without losing yourself in the process.

Topics include:

• Body dysmorphia in fitness
• Knowing when to push and when to back off
• Training smarter, not just harder

• Realistic progress and expectations

• Nutrition habits that actually last
• The danger of comparison
• Mental health and fitness
• Building confidence through strength
• Long-term health over short-term ego

Episode 9: Young Coach, Seasoned Clients

Andrew and Ben sit down with Christian, a local personal trainer in Ocean Isle Beach who has built his coaching career around helping clients over 55 get stronger, move better, and feel more confident in their bodies.

In this episode, Christian shares what it is like being a young coach working with a seasoned client base, the biggest misconceptions around training later in life, and why strength, consistency, and trust matter at every age.

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In Episode 8 of The Kahuna Strength Podcast, Andrew and Ben sit down with Adam Jones to talk about what it really takes to stay strong, healthy, and capable after 60.

The conversation dives into longevity-focused training, injury prevention, recovery strategies, and the biggest mistakes older adults make in the gym. Adam shares his perspective on lifting for life, maintaining muscle as you age, and why smart programming matters more than ego lifting.

The guys also break down the growing conversation around peptides, recovery optimization, joint health, and the exercises that actually help you stay powerful and mobile long term.

This episode is packed with practical advice for anyone who wants to keep training hard, avoid injuries, and stay strong for decades to come.

Topics include:

• Training over 60
• Injury prevention for lifters
• Best lifts for longevity
• Peptides and recoveryJoint health and mobility

• Building strength without breaking down
• Realistic longevity training
• Staying athletic as you age

In this Mini Episode of The Kahuna Strength Podcast, Andrew and Destinie talk about what it’s really like getting back into training after a vacation—especially after a Disney trip.

From long days, off-schedule eating, and zero structure, they break down how quickly routines can fall apart—and why that’s completely normal. More importantly, they talk about how to reset without overthinking it or trying to “make up” for lost time.

Destinie brings the beginner perspective on staying consistent while navigating travel, while Andrew shares real-life insight on getting back into the gym after time off, managing fatigue, and rebuilding momentum.

This episode is all about getting back on track, keeping it simple, and remembering that consistency always beats perfection.

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In Episode 7 of The Kahuna Strength Podcast, Andrew and Ben are joined by Andrew’s younger brother to talk about what training looks like in your late 30s.

At 37, he’s still working out, balancing family life, and staying consistent—but the joints are starting to remind him he’s not 25 anymore. The guys talk about how training changes as responsibilities grow, why recovery starts to matter more, and how to keep lifting while managing work, family, and real life.

They also take a trip back to the early days of online fitness, when personalities like Steve Cook and the hilarious Dom Mazzetti helped define the first wave of fitness influencers on YouTube.

It’s a mix of nostalgia, humor, and real conversation about how fitness evolves as you move from your 20s into your 30s and beyond.

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In Bonus Episode #03 of The Kahuna Strength Podcast, Andrew takes you inside a solo workout VLOG and walks through a chest and back session from the Kahuna Strength Reset plan.

Between sets, Andrew breaks down his thoughts on pre-workouts, jokes about the itchy feeling that sometimes comes with them, and asks the question everyone has an opinion on—stim or no-stim pre-workout? He also shares how protein-first nutrition and simple training structure help everything else fall into place.

This episode is also about the future of Kahuna Strength. Andrew talks directly to the community about wanting to hear from you, what content you want more of, and where the best place is to connect—Instagram groups, Discord, TikTok, YouTube, or wherever you’re most active.

If you’re following the Reset, lifting along at home, or just want a behind-the-scenes look at the brand, this bonus episode is for you.

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In Episode 6 of The Kahuna Strength Podcast, Andrew and Ben sit down with Ben’s longtime friend Craig Brown to talk about what training really looks like in your 50s.

Craig shares how he met Ben years ago while working in the restaurant industry at Mellow Mushroom, what pushed him to pivot into fitness, and how that path led him to become a Fitness Specialist at the OSU Wexner Medical Center Health & Wellness Facility in Ohio.

We discuss how lifting changes as you get older, how Craig programs training for clients of all abilities, and why smart progression, consistency, and daily movement matter more than intensity alone. Craig also breaks down how he helps people stay strong, avoid injuries, and improve real-life movement—whether they’re training for performance or simply trying to feel better day to day.

This episode is for anyone in their 40s, 50s, and beyond who wants to keep lifting, stay active, and train for longevity—not ego.

https://kahunastrength.comIn this vlog, Andrew and Sara take you along for a Wifey Workout Day—a real-life look at how we stay active, healthy, and consistent without extremes.We hit the gym for leg day, talk honestly about protein-first meals, smart carb choices, and how fitness actually fits into busy adult life. From car-ride conversations to training clips and post-workout reflections, this episode is about doing the best you can, consistently, and still having fun along the way.This isn’t influencer fitness.It’s real workouts, real conversations, and realistic habits that work after 40.What you’ll see in this vlog:• Leg day workout at the gym• Protein-first nutrition mindset• How carbs fit into an active lifestyle• Staying consistent without perfection• Fitness, marriage, and having fun while training• Why health is a long game, not a quick fixThis vlog is part of the Kahuna Strength philosophy—strength, nutrition, and discipline for real life.If you’re looking for sustainable fitness, honest conversations, and workouts you can actually stick to, you’re in the right place.

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What does fitness really look like at 69 years old?

In this episode of The Kahuna Strength Podcast, Andrew and Ben are joined by Andrew’s neighbor Ciprian—known as “Cip”—a 69-year-old who stays active, consistent, and strong without extremes. Cip shares what his workouts look like today, how movement has changed over the years, and why simply staying active matters more than chasing intensity.

We talk about the real importance of getting your daily steps, how Ben has literally broken treadmills over the years, and whether programs like P90X are effective or simply overkill—especially when it comes to injury risk. Ben also explains how to progressively increase workouts over time so they stay challenging without breaking your body.

This episode is a powerful reminder that fitness is not about age—it’s about consistency, smart progression, and playing the long game.

In Mini Episode #001, Andrew—founder of OIB Kahuna and Kahuna Photo, and co-owner of Kahuna Strength—sits down with neighbor Ciprian “Cip” for an honest, unscripted conversation about building brands, losing momentum, and choosing reinvention over quitting.

This episode walks through:
• How OIB Kahuna began as a surf and beach lifestyle brand
• How Kahuna Photo evolved into a full-scale real estate media business
• What was learned from growth, burnout, and stepping away
• Why Kahuna Strength was paused—and why now was the right time to bring it back
• What reinvention really looks like in your 40s

This isn’t a highlight reel or a hype story.
It’s a grounded conversation about discipline, timing, identity, and rebuilding something meaningful the right way.

This mini episode sets the tone for the Kahuna Strength Podcast—real conversations, practical perspective, and long-term thinking.