In this episode of the Strong New York Podcast, Kenny takes the show on the road to the LA Fit Expo to sit down with health and wellness legend Mark Sisson.

Mark—New York Times bestselling author, former elite endurance athlete, and founder of Primal Kitchen—shares how injuries from running led him to rethink fitness, nutrition, and footwear, ultimately creating the Primal Blueprint and Primal Kitchen. He breaks down his simple framework for long-term health (diet, walking, lifting, sprinting, and sleep), explains why metabolic flexibility matters, and challenges mainstream nutrition “science.”

We also dive into entrepreneurship, lessons learned building iconic brands, and why Mark launched his minimalist footwear company Peluva to address foot health from the ground up.

00:00 Live from LA Fit Expo: Welcome & Why Fitness Events Matter

00:26 Meet Mark Sisson: Athlete, Entrepreneur & Early Biohacker

01:25 From Running Injuries to Evolutionary Biology (and Building a Career)

02:17 Primal Kitchen Origin Story: Fixing Diet Through Better Sauces

03:33 Facing Rejection: Defending Paleo, Epigenetics & Self-Experimentation

05:55 Science, Money & Nutrition Confusion: Why Mark Stays Non-Dogmatic

07:29 Try Things, Track Results: Awareness, Experimentation & What You’ll Stick To

09:33 Metabolic Flexibility: The Real Goal Behind Any “Best Diet”

10:35 80/20 Fitness Basics: Walk More, Lift, Sprint—Then Decide How Far to Go

11:43 Born to Walk: Why Most People Shouldn’t Run (Injuries, Form & Catabolism)

14:07 Runner’s High Myth & Smarter Training: Cross-Training Over Mileage

16:12 VO2 Max vs Real-World Longevity: Build a Strong, Balanced Hybrid Athlete

17:19 Whatever Happened to America’s Fitness Culture? Setting Up the Bigger Question

17:47 Why We’ve Gotten Softer: Screens, PE, and “Trauma” from Gym Class

18:40 Building Big Businesses: Choosing the Right Idea & Betting on Yourself

20:18 Purpose Over Profit: Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship (Sauces to Footwear)

22:02 Failures That Built the Empire: Pivots, Lessons, and Mark’s Origin Story

23:08 3 Business Non-Negotiables: Team, Capital, and Timing (Plus the Keto/Atkins Lesson)

25:31 The Simple Health Stack: Diet First, Walk More, Lift & Sprint, Then Sleep

26:51 Sprinting Done Right: Intervals, Examples, and Avoiding Injury

28:15 When Endurance Backfires: Overtraining, Heart Health, and How Humans Really Moved

32:28 Training Smarter at 72 + Where to Find Mark (Wrap-Up)

This week, Kenny sits down with Owen Hanson, founder of California Ice Protein, to share a story that defies expectations.

Owen’s journey was anything but traditional. After college, he went from athlete to building an international illegal gambling and drug trafficking operation that spanned continents—before watching it all collapse. Federal prison stripped away the power and the illusion, forcing him to confront every mistake and rebuild from the ground up.

In this episode, Owen opens up about his path from college sports to working with a major Mexican cartel, his time behind bars, and how he ultimately turned his life around. Today, Owen Hanson’s story is one of accountability, resilience, and redemption—proving that no matter how far someone falls, it’s always possible to rise again.

00:00 Welcome + Guest Intro (Cocaine Quarterback to Fitness & Protein)

00:49 From USC Network to Illegal Sports Betting Bookie

01:38 When Betting Goes Mainstream: Legalization & Prison-Time Irony

03:08 First Days in Federal Prison: Fear, Violence & PTSD Triggers

05:18 Prison Politics: Race Cars, Gangs, and Surviving the Yard

06:53 How Ambition Led to the Cartel: International Bets & Money Laundering

08:03 $10M Cash Stash in Australia: Paranoia and the Million-a-Day Pitch

09:57 Losing $3.2M and Meeting the ‘Boss of Bosses’ in Mexico

11:48 Smuggling Innovation: Wine Bottles, Everclear, and Chocolate Pallets

15:41 Life Inside: Routine, Workouts, Cellmates, and Prison Economics

20:56 The California Ice Origin Story: Protein Shake Freezes into ‘Ice Cream’

24:19 Prison Ice Cream Hustle: Rock Salt, Shake-to-Freeze & Super Bowl Payday

25:14 From Halfway House to Big Idea: Launching a Protein Ice Cream Brand

26:19 Frozen Logistics Reality Check: Shipping Ice Cream vs. Shipping Coke

27:45 Fit Expo Momentum & Brand Aesthetic: Building Hype in the Gym Scene

28:18 Finding a Co-Packer After 8 Rejections (and Using the Book as Proof)

29:49 R&D Grind: Perfecting the All-Natural Formula (Greek Yogurt, Monk Fruit, No Added Sugar)

30:35 Family, Sentence Shock & the “Cocaine Quarterback” Name Explained

34:08 Athlete to Cartel to Comeback: Resilience, Mindset Tricks & the Docuseries Tease

37:13 Business Numbers & Product Roadmap: $10M Valuation, New Flavors, Non-Dairy & Collabs

42:04 Closing Message: Helping At-Risk Kids, Inner Circle Support & Where to Find the Brand

On this special bonus episode of The Strong New York Podcast, Kenny Santucci welcomes his youngest guests ever—siblings Love (9) and Legend (7), kids of Anthony and TereZa Lolli from Biohack Yourself Media.

They talk interviewing celebrities, building acting careers, and using their earnings to buy their first real estate property in Florida.

The conversation touches on homeschooling, packed schedules, confidence, handling haters, and being the “lead actor” of your own life—plus their morning biohacking routines, favorite workouts, and what’s next, including blue-light–blocking glasses and a push-up challenge.

00:00 Welcome to the Pod: Meet Love & Legend (Biohack Yourself Kids)

01:09 How They Landed a Lindsay Lohan Interview

02:41 Biohacking, Acting, Journalism… and Buying Real Estate Young

04:04 Big Acting Credits: Robert De Niro & More

05:23 School, Homeschooling, and a Packed Class Schedule

06:43 Screen Time Rules + Why They Avoid Roblox/Fortnite

08:45 Confidence, Communication, and Best Advice from Mom & Dad

13:04 Their Morning Biohack Routine: Cold Plunge, Red Light, Supplements

14:22 Sports & Training (Pickleball, Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu) + Bully Story

16:32 What’s Next: Blue-Light Blocking Glasses, Favorite Subjects, Daily Non-Negotiables

19:49 Big Dreams: Skydiving, Billionaire Goals & Real Estate Plans

21:08 Dealing With Jealousy & Turning Haters Into Motivation

23:36 Workout Talk: Favorite Exercises + Coaching Sit-Ups

25:01 Style & Generation Talk: Nike, Puma, Gen Alpha/Beta

25:54 Advice for Kids: Responsibility, Health Habits & Staying a Kid

28:05 Tomorrow’s Event: Magazine Signing + Push-Up Challenge Hype

29:23 Money & Independence: Buying Property, Taxes, and Learning Early

30:46 School Plans: Skipping Ahead, No College, Unicorn Mindset

31:20 Bullying, Biohacking Explained & 5 Detox Targets

33:29 Finale: Push-Up Demo, Where to Follow Them & Closing Thanks

This week, Kenny is joined by two powerhouse guests: Anthony and TereZa Lolli, the visionaries behind Biohack Yourself. As leaders in the biohacking and wellness space, they’ve built a groundbreaking omnimedia platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of doctors, pioneers, inventors, and innovators reshaping health, longevity, and human potential worldwide.

In this episode, Anthony and TereZa share their deeply personal transformation from obesity to becoming passionate advocates for fitness, biohacking, and intentional living. They dive into their acclaimed documentaries, the power of tech-free wellness, and their unconventional, forward-thinking approach to homeschooling and raising conscious, resilient children.

From biological dentistry and cutting-edge health strategies to what the future of wellness truly looks like, this conversation goes deep. Anthony and TereZa reveal the tools, habits, and mindset shifts that have helped them optimize their health—and how you can do the same for yourself and your family.

This is an inspiring, eye-opening episode that may completely change how you think about health, wellness, and longevity.

00:00 Welcome to the Strong New York Podcast

00:20 Meet the Biohack Yourself Team

00:52 A Journey of Transformation

01:26 From Fat to Fit: The Ultimate Transformation

02:21 Fitness as a Couple: Beauty and the Beast

05:08 Raising Fit and Successful Kids

07:16 Homeschooling and Alternative Education

19:09 Biohack Yourself: The Documentary

33:08 The Turning Point: Finding a Why

33:22 Family Influence and Vision Boards

34:58 The Role of Personal Trainers and Algorithms

36:35 The Importance of a Support System

42:36 Biohacking and Genetic Testing

44:22 The Rise of Biohacking Industry

57:50 Biological Dentistry: A Personal Journey

01:03:45 Brain Rewiring and Dental Health Transformation

01:04:27 Exploring Advanced Dental Procedures

01:05:09 The Importance of Oral Health in Overall Wellness

01:06:30 Personal Experiences with Dental Health

01:07:17 Biohacking and Health Optimization

01:08:37 The Future of Health and Wellness

01:08:55 Biohack Yourself: A Movement

01:09:27 Global Health Initiatives and Influences

01:10:41 The Role of Media in Health Awareness

01:11:10 Raising Health-Conscious Kids

01:13:07 Emerging Trends in Biohacking

01:26:54 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions

This week on the Strong New York Podcast, Kenny Santucci sits down with Addison LaBonte, founder of Sweet Addison’s—a nationwide gluten-free, dairy-free bakery redefining what “better-for-you” desserts can be.

After going from a Division I college soccer player to struggling through short runs in her early 20s, Addison was diagnosed with Compartment Syndrome and told her options were invasive surgery or quitting altogether. Instead, she overhauled her diet, eliminated gluten, and experienced a complete turnaround in her health—sparking the idea that would later become Sweet Addison’s.

In this episode, Kenny and Addison dive into resilience, reinvention, and building a business from the inside out. Addison shares how her health journey inspired her now-iconic gluten-free, high-protein cookies, her leap from finance to entrepreneurship, the discipline required to build a seven-figure brand, and how she continues to push her limits as an ultra-marathon runner.

This is a raw, motivating conversation about trusting your intuition, betting on yourself, and creating something meaningful—packed with insight for entrepreneurs, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone navigating a major life pivot.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:36 Addison's Health Struggles and Diagnosis
01:11 Transition to Gluten-Free Lifestyle
04:05 Impact of Diet on Health and Performance
06:26 Starting Sweet Addison's
08:40 Entrepreneurial Journey and Challenges
12:37 Product Development and Market Response
21:04 Celebrity Endorsements and Future Plans
22:10 The Journey of Building a Business
22:42 The Power of Influencer Marketing
24:00 Successful Collaborations and Launches
25:58 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
27:16 Balancing Business and Endurance Running
30:54 Nutrition and Training Insights
40:30 Future Plans and Business Growth
42:50 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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In this episode of The Strong New York Podcast, host Kenny Santucci sits down with former NFL player and Dream Recovery founder Todd Anderson for a conversation on performance, recovery, and the future of wellness.

Todd shares his journey from professional football to entrepreneurship, what sparked his deep dive into sleep science, and why recovery is the missing link for peak performance—both in and out of the gym. They also explore his experiences with extreme endurance events, the emotional IVF journey with his wife, and how innovative tools like weighted blankets can transform sleep and overall health.  The conversation wraps with a look ahead at emerging trends in fitness and wellness, highlighting the growing focus on sleep, recovery, and a truly holistic approach to health.

Tune in for an honest, inspiring discussion that blends elite athletic experience with cutting-edge recovery innovation.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:51 Meeting Jesse and the Cold Plunge Connection

01:26 Football and Recovery Practices

06:22 The Importance of Sleep

17:07 Fitness Industry Trends and Challenges

23:00 AI, Technology, and the Future

32:07 Dreaming of Farm Life

34:04 Nashville vs. Austin: A Tale of Two Cities

36:38 Gym Culture and Fitness Trends

43:55 The Journey of IVF and Parenthood

50:05 Future Goals and Reflections

55:19 Rapid Fire Questions and Farewell

In this episode of the Strong New York Podcast, host Kenny Santucci sits down with dating and relationship expert Sabrina Zohar for an honest, no-filter conversation about love, boundaries, and personal growth in today’s world.

Together, they break down what dating looks like in 2026, how social media is shaping modern relationships, and why self-awareness is the foundation for healthier connections. Kenny and Sabrina dive into the importance of setting boundaries, unpacking personal trauma, and making intentional choices, not just in dating, but in life.

Whether you’re navigating the dating scene, healing past patterns, or simply focused on becoming a stronger version of yourself, this episode delivers practical insights and real talk you don’t want to miss.

00:00 Welcome to Strong New York Podcast

00:40 Introducing Sabrina: Social Media Star

01:46 Sabrina's Journey to Shark Tank

02:58 The Struggles of Dating and Relationships

06:43 Navigating Personal and Professional Life

26:56 Understanding Attachment Styles

34:03 The Importance of Taking It Slow in Dating

34:27 The Value of Coffee Dates

35:44 Being Authentic in Relationships

37:51 The Power of Choices and Agency

39:56 Handling Rejection and Building Confidence

45:22 The Problem with Cancel Culture

47:17 Navigating Modern Dating Challenges

49:05 Balancing Personal Growth and Relationships

50:18 The Impact of Social Media on Perceptions

59:40 The Right Person at the Right Time

01:03:01 Final Thoughts and Self-Care Tips

In this episode of The Strong New York Podcast, host Kenny Santucci sits down for a powerful, real-talk conversation with legendary strength coach Jay Ferruggia—one of the most respected voices in strength training, muscle building, and fitness coaching.

Jay has been helping guys get jacked and become the strongest version of themselves since 1994. For more than 25 years, he’s been relentlessly obsessed with mastering his craft, driven by a pursuit to be the best in the world at strength and conditioning, hypertrophy training, and performance coaching.  Known as the coach to coaches and the trainer to trainers, Jay is the go-to source for no-nonsense workout programming, muscle-building strategies, fat loss advice, and real-world fitness education. His philosophy is built on thousands of hours of hands-on personal training experience.

In this episode, Kenny and Jay dive into:
Personal growth and staying true to your passion
What it really means to live a fit and healthy lifestyle
Vulnerability and self-awareness as strengths
Real-world coaching experience vs. formal education
The evolution of strength training and workout programming
The influence of iconic wrestlers, old-school bodybuilding, and mindset

Tune in for a masterclass on dedication, self-improvement, strength training philosophy, and carving your own path in the fitness and wellness world.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsors
00:25 Guest Introduction: Jay Far
00:57 Admiration and Pedestals
01:29 Life Goals and Gym Passion
02:39 Transformative Weekend in Miami
03:43 Vulnerability and Shared Struggles
05:56 Evolution of Business and Life Coaching
11:01 Importance of Real-World Experience
19:03 WWE Connections and Training
28:49 Confidence and Adding Value
31:40 The Speed Reader Phenomenon
31:47 Outsourcing for Efficiency
32:47 Superpowers and Kryptonite
36:25 The Importance of Physical Appearance
37:16 The Dangers of Mediocrity
39:48 The Role of Diet in Mental and Physical Health
40:19 The Value of High-Priced Coaching
43:55 Balancing Bodybuilding and Functional Training
45:29 Training WWE Athletes
47:50 The Evolution of Wrestler Physiques
50:56 The Art of Wrestling and Logan Paul's Impact
52:20 John Cena's Controversial Match Finish
55:53 Mount Rushmore of Wrestlers and Fitness Icons
58:00 Conclusion and Farewell

In this episode of the Strong New York Podcast, host Kenny Santucci sits down with longtime friend and multifaceted entrepreneur Ben Hart to discuss career reinvention, modern dating, and relationship dynamics. From his early days in fitness and startups to becoming a dating expert, dating coach, and author, Ben shares his unconventional career journey and what inspired his shift into dating advice and relationship coaching. The conversation dives into early-stage dating, dating psychology, communication in relationships, and how social media, dating apps, and technology have transformed the way people connect and build relationships. Ben also breaks down how TikTok became his platform for viral dating content, the inspiration behind his book Starting at Zero, and his candid, no-nonsense take on the challenges of dating in today’s digital world.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:50 Benny Hart's Career Journey

02:59 Writing the Book: Starting at Zero

04:12 Transition to Dating Expert

05:15 TikTok Success and Viral Moments

07:37 Insights on Authenticity and Content Creation

11:02 The Role of a Trainer in Understanding People

13:47 Dating in New York City

16:44 Live Streams and Audience Engagement

20:14 Navigating Early Stage Dating

20:52 Identity Frameworks in Decision Making

21:25 Societal Pressures and Dating Challenges

22:41 Over-Influence and Information Overload

24:47 The Human Aspect of Meeting People

26:22 Fear and Dating Apps

27:55 Common Sense Dating Advice

29:30 Men vs. Women: Different Dating Advice

30:22 The Impact of Social Media on Dating

34:57 Balancing Interest and Overexcitement

In this episode of the Strong New York Podcast, host Kenny Santucci sits down with Rich Diviney—New York Times bestselling author and former Navy SEAL—for a powerful conversation on performance, mindset, and resilience under pressure.

Rich breaks down the difference between skills and attributes, why attributes matter most in moments of stress and uncertainty, and how mastering fear and adaptability can elevate performance in every area of life. The conversation also explores dopamine regulation, transitioning from elite environments like the SEAL teams or professional sports into civilian life, the grounding role of family, and how anyone—regardless of background—can uncover purpose and drive meaningful personal growth.

Packed with actionable insights and real-world stories, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to perform better when it matters most.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout

00:27 Guest Introduction: Rich Diviney

00:51 Understanding Attributes vs. Skills

02:17 Nature vs. Nurture: Developing Attributes

03:27 Attributes in Everyday Life

05:05 Attributes in High-Performance Teams

07:20 Navy SEAL Training Insights

19:02 Entrepreneurial Attributes

23:36 Managing Fear and Anxiety

28:31 Navigating Uncertainty and Anxiety

29:03 Creating Your Own Pathway and Outcome

30:11 The Power of Small Goals

31:53 Managing Dopamine for Motivation

33:57 Finding Purpose and Setting Objectives

37:28 Transitioning Identities and New Challenges

50:38 Gratitude and Movement for a Better Life

51:45 Final Thoughts and Advice