The Your Level Fitness Podcast: Real People. Real Stories. Real Life.

Today on the podcast, I am joined by Memo, a runner, content creator, and one of the most genuine people I've had the opportunity to connect with online.

What started as a conversation about running quickly became a deeper discussion about identity, fatherhood, mental health, social media, personal growth, and the moments that change the direction of our lives.

Memo shares how the COVID years led to unhealthy habits, weight gain, and a growing disconnect from the person he wanted to be. After becoming a father, everything changed. Faced with the reality of the choices he was making and the future he wanted for his daughter, he made a decision that would eventually lead him to running.

We talk about the difficult first steps, the lessons learned during his first year as a runner, and how slowing down ultimately helped him make more progress. We also explore the supportive running community on TikTok, the power of documenting your journey, and why connecting with others can make a difficult process feel a little less lonely.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How the pandemic impacted habits, health, and daily life

• Becoming a father and finding a new sense of purpose

• The frightening moment that motivated Memo to make a change

• Why slowing down helped him become a better runner

• Recovery runs, pacing, and avoiding burnout

• Using social media to document progress and build community

• The connection between running, mental health, and self-reflection

• Finding beauty in everyday life and appreciating the journey

• Why consistency matters more than perfection

• The lessons running teaches about patience, growth, and resilience

This conversation goes far beyond running. It's about becoming the person you want to be, appreciating where you are today, and continuing to move forward one step at a time.

To continue following Memo's journey, connect with him on TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@memoruns26

Why did Chad start running?

What began as preparation for a Spartan Race became a complete transformation of his physical health, confidence, mindset, and sense of purpose.

In this episode of Why Did You Start Running, Chad shares how a difficult period following COVID left him struggling with mobility, spasticity, self-doubt, and depression. Living with cerebral palsy, he found himself facing an important decision: continue down a path of inactivity or take a chance on himself and see what was possible.

That decision led to his first 5K.

Since then, Chad has logged more than 1,000 miles, completed dozens of races, earned a first-place age group finish, organized a charity virtual 5K, launched a scholarship program, and become a voice of encouragement within both the running and cerebral palsy communities.

We also discuss the power of community, the mental health benefits of running, navigating grief, overcoming self-doubt, and how one small decision can create opportunities you never imagined.

Whether you're a runner, someone living with a disability, or simply looking for a reminder of what's possible when you take a chance on yourself, this conversation is packed with inspiration and perspective.

In This Episode

• Why Chad signed up for a Spartan Race in 2022

• Living with cerebral palsy and navigating physical challenges

• How running helped improve mobility and confidence

• The mental and emotional benefits of running

• The importance of supportive communities

• Running through grief and difficult life experiences

• Finding purpose through helping others

• Creating a scholarship program and charity 5K

• Building confidence through personal growth

• Why taking one chance on yourself can change everything

Connect With Chad

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadwillia1/

Learn More About Cerebral Palsy Perspective

Website: https://cerebralpalsyperspective.com

If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that progress doesn't require perfect circumstances. Sometimes the biggest transformations begin with a single decision to try.

Why did Jeremy start running?

What began as a challenge inspired by David Goggins eventually became something much bigger. In this episode of Why I Started Running, Jeremy shares how running and fitness became tools for improving his mental health, processing emotions, and showing up as a better father, husband, and man.

Our conversation explores the connection between physical fitness and emotional well-being, why so many men struggle to talk about what they're feeling, and how bottling up emotions can affect every area of life. Jeremy also discusses his "How Are You, Man?" series, where he encourages men to move beyond automatic responses and have more honest conversations about what's really going on beneath the surface.

We also talk about fatherhood, breaking generational cycles, emotional intelligence, and the importance of teaching the next generation of boys that it's okay to feel, communicate, and work through difficult emotions in healthy ways.

Whether you're a runner, someone working on your mental health, or simply trying to become a better version of yourself, this conversation offers practical perspective and a powerful reminder that growth often starts with being honest about where you are.

In This Episode

• Why Jeremy started running after years of avoiding it

• The influence of David Goggins and embracing discomfort

• How running helps process thoughts and emotions

• The connection between fitness and mental health

• Why many men struggle to communicate their feelings

• The dangers of bottling up emotions

• Breaking unhealthy cycles through fatherhood

• Teaching emotional intelligence to children

• The importance of asking, "How are you, man?" and meaning it

• Building healthier ways to deal with life's challenges

Connect With Jeremy

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremygrap22

If this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who could benefit from hearing it. Sometimes the most important conversations are the ones we avoid having.

What can a running journey teach us about consistency, identity, work ethic, and building a life that actually fits who we are?

In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I sit down with Jeremy Lundmark to discuss how a simple goal to lose weight through walking eventually evolved into running, endurance events, content creation, and a philosophy centered around what he calls the "Uncredible" life.

Jeremy shares how a daily commitment to movement during the early days of COVID led him from walking one mile to running long distances, while balancing work, family responsibilities, and everyday life. Along the way, we explore the lessons that come from showing up consistently, learning through experience, and finding your own path rather than trying to follow someone else's blueprint.

We also discuss leadership, workplace culture, authenticity on social media, personal growth, and why ordinary people often accomplish extraordinary things without receiving much recognition for it.

At its core, this conversation is a reminder that building a forever active lifestyle isn't about perfection. It's about finding what works for you, continuing to show up, and allowing your experiences to shape who you become.

Topics Covered:

• Why Jeremy started running

• Weight loss and habit building

• From walking to endurance running

• Balancing fitness with work and family life

• The story behind Uncredible

• Leadership and workplace culture

• Authenticity in the age of social media

• Consistency versus motivation

• Personal growth through experience

• Building a lifestyle that fits your life

• Community, connection, and shared experiences

Guest Links:

Jeremy's Substack:

https://jeremylundmark.substack.com/

Jeremy on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/jeremylundmark/

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The most powerful stories are often the ones shared by ordinary people doing their best to navigate work, family, health, and life. Jeremy's story is a reminder that meaningful change doesn't usually happen through dramatic moments. It happens through consistent actions repeated over time.

What happens when injuries, chronic pain, depression, and alcohol begin pulling you away from the life you want to live?

In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I sit down with Scott French to discuss his journey from physical decline and severe back pain to rebuilding his health, avoiding spinal fusion surgery, getting sober, and creating a community that now supports hundreds of people on their own fitness journeys.

We talk about discipline, depression, anxiety, recovery, DDP Yoga, weight loss, finding purpose through helping others, and why fitness is often about much more than exercise. Scott also shares how the Tiger Battalion community was created and how supporting others became an important part of his own healing process.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that no matter how far you've drifted from where you want to be, there is always an opportunity to start rebuilding.

Topics Covered:

• Recovering from injury and chronic pain

• Avoiding spinal fusion surgery

• Weight loss and lifestyle change

• Alcohol recovery and sobriety

• Depression and anxiety

• Building discipline without relying on motivation

• DDP Yoga and functional fitness

• The power of community and support

• Why helping others can help you heal

Guest Links:

Scott French Facebook Profile:

https://www.facebook.com/scott.french.792

Tiger Battalion Fitness Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/298716897756947

Thank you for listening to The Your Level Fitness Podcast. If this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that it's never too late to start rebuilding.

What happens when two curious people sit down and explore creativity, vulnerability, fitness, therapy, podcasting, and the fear of putting yourself out there?

In this conversation, David and I discuss why so many people struggle with overthinking, the fear of being seen, and what it takes to move from planning into action. We also dive into authenticity in a world increasingly driven by algorithms and AI, the value of storytelling, the importance of real human connection, and why vulnerability remains one of the hardest skills to develop.

Along the way, we explore fitness as a tool for self-discovery, the role of therapy in personal growth, how social media has changed the way we connect, and why being willing to share your story may be more important than ever.

Whether you're building something, working through self-doubt, navigating grief, or simply trying to become more comfortable being yourself, there's something in this conversation for you.

Connect with David:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d4vid_t

Just Start Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/just_start_pod

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In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I sit down with Brian for a real conversation about weight loss, GLP-1 medications, body image, mindset, food noise, and what it actually takes to build a lifestyle you can maintain long term.

One of the things I appreciated most about this conversation is how honest and relatable it was. We talk about the emotional side of changing your body, how weight loss does not automatically change the way you see yourself, and the process of learning how to build confidence and self-trust through everyday actions instead of chasing perfection.

Brian shares his personal experiences with weight loss and the adjustments that come with it, including the mental side of eating habits, identity shifts, motivation, and navigating life after major progress. We also discuss how sustainable change is often less about extremes and more about building routines and perspectives that fit your real life.

This episode is a reminder that fitness and weight management are not just physical conversations. There is a mental and emotional side to all of it, and learning how to work through those layers is a huge part of creating long-term success.

Connect with Brian:

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https://www.tiktok.com/@brianrantsaboutstuff

Linktree:

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Episode Description

In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Brett Yoh for a wide ranging and honest conversation that blends health, mindset, weight loss, recovery, and real life perspective. We cover everything from sports fandom and cultural hot takes to what it actually looks like to navigate major health decisions as an adult with a long history of weight struggles.

Brett shares his experience with bariatric surgery, including the decision making process, recovery complications, and the physical and emotional realities of rapid weight loss. We talk about the importance of patience, adapting to forced lifestyle changes, and finding ways to celebrate progress that do not revolve around food. His story highlights how progress is rarely linear and how awareness and self honesty matter more than perfection.

We also explore how modern culture, social media, and constant consumption pull people out of the moment, whether it is at sporting events, concerts, or even during major life milestones. This conversation ties directly into the inside/out approach to fitness and life, focusing on sustainability, presence, and building habits that support long term health rather than short term results.

If you have been on a weight loss journey for years, feel overwhelmed by the scale, or are navigating health decisions while trying to reconnect with yourself, this episode offers grounded insight, real perspective, and a reminder that progress can look very different than expected

Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.

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In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast I am catching up with my friend Chad Williams from Doing Hard Things My Way. We start with some football talk and Bengal and Dolphin emotions, then move right into what it looks like for Chad to keep running through a cold northeast winter while managing cerebral palsy, back pain, tight muscles, and the mental side of wondering if each new injury is the big one. Chad shares how he is trying to find a better balance between running, the gym, recovery, and assisted stretching so he can keep moving without ending up back in the dark place he was a few years ago.

We talk about what it really means to have a home base gym when you have CP or any visible difference, why environment and support matter, and how easy it is to slip from a little back pain into full shutdown when you stop reaching out. Chad walks through the story behind Doing Hard Things My Way, how a Spartan race invitation showed up right when he needed it, and how that personal motto has grown into races, community, and real impact for other people with CP.

We also dig into Chad’s plans for future races, including pushing an athlete in a wheelchair, his involvement in adaptive running events, the launch of the Doing Hard Things My Way adaptive athlete scholarship, and his ongoing work on a memoir that aims to give younger athletes with cerebral palsy a powerful sense of possibility.

If you are someone navigating chronic limitations, long term injuries, or the mental weight of staying active into your thirties and forties, this is a real and honest conversation about balance, fear, support systems, and refusing to let circumstances decide your story.

Links for Chad:

Follow Chad on Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/chadwillia1/

Learn more about Doing Hard Things My Way.
https://doinghardthingsmyway.com/

Support the Doing Hard Things My Way Adaptive Athlete Scholarship Fund.
https://bold.org/funds/doing-hard-things-my-way-adaptive-athlete-scholarship-fund/

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https://affiliate.komusodesign.com/CW1

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Listen to The Your Level Fitness Podcast and other shows.
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🎙️ Bariatric Warrior Podcast
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🩺 Stephanie
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In this episode of The YLF Chats Podcast, I’m joined by Stephanie and Bex from the Bariatric Warrior Podcast. We dive deep into their personal journeys with bariatric surgery, chronic illness, and how those experiences shaped their mission to create a truly supportive and inclusive community through Bariatric Warrior Support.

Stephanie shares her complex medical background, including over 25 surgeries, life-threatening complications, and what it was like to navigate the healthcare system as both a nurse and patient.

Bex opens up about her weight loss journey, mental health, chronic pain, and how she found healing through movement and community. Together, they’re building a platform that meets people where they are, offering patient advocacy, fitness support, and true emotional connection.

This episode is a raw and emotional conversation about resilience, grief, fear, identity, and finding purpose through the hardest parts of life. If you’ve ever felt isolated on your wellness journey, this is the conversation you need to hear.

Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.

For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email [email protected]