If you’ve ever been burned by a coach, program, or fitness “expert,” this episode will hit home. Joey unpacks why these experiences are so common, how they sabotage confidence, and what you can look for to protect yourself while still getting the support you need.

Inside this episode:

• The emotional aftermath of getting scammed by a coach

• Why one bad coaching experience can derail years of potential progress

• How to tell the difference between a legit coach and a massive red flag

• The core markers of ethical, evidence-based coaching

• Why the right coach can change everything - and how to recognize them

• Joey’s philosophy on coaching with integrity, transparency, and real support

• How to rebuild trust in the process without rushing or repeating past mistakes

If you’ve ever thought, “I want help but I’m scared it’ll happen again,” this episode gives you a grounded framework for moving forward with clarity and confidence.

Have a question or want to talk about coaching?
Email Joey anytime: [email protected]

Aligned Wellness Retreats:

https://alignedwellnessretreats.com/

Episode: Why Strength Training Is Your Secret Superpower During the Holidays

This week, we’re diving into why strength training is the most underrated tool you can use to stay healthy, energized, and grounded through the holiday season.

Inside the episode, you’ll learn:

• Why strength training protects your insulin sensitivity (and why that matters when the holiday treats start showing up everywhere)

• How building muscle improves nutrient partitioning, helping your body use calories more effectively instead of storing them

• The truth about muscle being metabolically active... and how that boosts your daily energy burn even at rest

• Why lifting weights improves your mental health, reduces stress, and keeps you centered during a busy season

• The simple mindset shift that makes training feel manageable (even when schedules get chaotic)

Plus, I share practical strategies to help you stay consistent and confident without perfection, pressure, or holiday guilt.

If you have questions, want support, or want to learn more about coaching, you can reach me anytime at:
📧 [email protected]

Aligned Wellness Retreats:

https://alignedwellnessretreats.com/order-page

In today’s episode, we break down three simple nutrition behaviors that will help you navigate the holiday season without falling into the “all or nothing” trap.

This isn’t about perfection - it’s about staying grounded, consistent, and intentional so you can enjoy the holidays and still feel great in your body.

• Why the biggest challenge this time of year is allowing an indulgence without turning it into an over-indulgence.

• How to remember that the holidays are actually just a few days-not two full months.

• The power of finishing strong: with only 40 days left in the year, you get to choose how you want to enter 2026.

• The 3 nutrition fundamentals every person should lock in right now:

  1. Eat 3-4 square meals a day and limit snacking.

  2. Get 30-50g of protein in each meal.

  3. Eat slowly, taking at least 10-15 minutes per plate.

• How these behaviors keep you from holiday weight gain.

• Why “little hinges swing big doors” during a hectic season.

• How to enjoy holiday foods without spiraling.

• What to focus on between holidays that makes the biggest difference.

Email Joey: [email protected]

Aligned Retreats: https://alignedwellnessretreats.com/wellness

Topic: The 3 non-negotiable nutrition habits that create effortless consistency, better energy, and long-term fat loss.

In this episode, Joey breaks down the three foundational nutrition behaviors that every member of the Aligned community should be practicing, no matter your goal, phase, or season of life.

These aren’t advanced strategies.
They aren’t “diet hacks.”
They’re the simple, repeatable habits that make everything else easier.

If you master these three behaviors, you will feel better, perform better, improve your digestion, support muscle growth, and make fat loss feel significantly less chaotic.

Contact Coach Joey:

[email protected]

If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like your hard work isn’t paying off, this one’s for you.
Your emotions are real, but they’re not always right. In this episode, Joey breaks down why relying on how you feel can sabotage your progress… and how to use data as your anchor when motivation and emotion start to drift.

You’ll learn how to separate what’s true from what’s just noise, how to make better decisions in the moment, and why your feelings should inform you, but never lead you.

Email Joey:

[email protected]

Aligned Wellness Retreats:

https://alignedwellnessretreats.com/

We’ve all been there - putting in the effort, eating well, training consistently, doing everything right… and still feeling like nothing’s changing.

In this week’s episode, Joey breaks down what to do when you feel stuck or defeated on your health journey. You’ll learn how to reframe what “progress” really looks like, why frustration often signals growth, and how to reset your focus so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Coaching With Joey:

https://www.alignedstrengthandnutrition.com/book-a-call

Most people think they’re resting... but they’re really just pressing pause.

A weekend off, a quick trip, a night of extra sleep… those things help, but they don’t restore. Not when your nervous system has been running in overdrive for months (or years).

In this episode, Joey dives into what real recovery looks like... not the kind that numbs you out, but the kind that reconnects you back to yourself.

You’ll learn:

• Why short bursts of rest don’t refill your tank the way you think

• The difference between escape and restoration

• How nutrition, strength, and wellness work together to help your body actually recover

• Simple shifts you can make today to start feeling grounded again

If you’ve been craving a slower rhythm and deeper restoration, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to keep running on empty.

Ready to experience what real rest feels like?
Join me for the next Aligned Retreat in the Azores ... a space designed for deep reset, connection, and renewal.
Learn more + reserve your spot here →

https://alignedwellnessretreats.com/wellness

Email Coach Joey:

[email protected]

Just some thoughts on traveling for the past 3 months, a brutal trip home, some injuries, and community...

A lot to absorb in this one, so buckle up and enjoy.

email:

[email protected]

Free Strategy Call:

https://www.alignedstrengthandnutrition.com/book-a-call

After coaching hundreds of busy parents and professionals, I’ve noticed something powerful... the people who get the best results don’t always have the perfect plan. They have specific traits that set them apart.

In this episode, I break down the five common traits my most successful clients share... the ones that help them stay consistent, bounce back from setbacks, and actually create lasting change.

Whether you’re starting your health journey or trying to get back on track, this episode will help you see what truly drives progress (and how to build it yourself).

Free Metabolic Assessment:

https://alignedmetabolicassessment.com/

Connect With Joey:

[email protected]

October brings cozy vibes, crisp air, and a fresh season ahead... but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Shorter days, busier schedules, and endless seasonal temptations can make it harder to stay consistent with your health and wellness goals.

In this episode, I share:

• Why motivation and energy often dip in the fall... and how to get them back

• Practical strategies to protect your time when life gets busier

• How to enjoy seasonal foods without losing balance

• Simple mindset shifts to help you thrive, not just survive, this season

Fall doesn’t have to throw you off track. With a little awareness and intention, October can be a powerful time to reset, realign, and take care of yourself before the holidays hit.

Resources & Links:

• Connect with me: [email protected]