The Work You're Avoiding Is Why You're Stuck

You're training hard, eating right, and doing everything you're supposed to do. So why are you still exhausted, struggling to recover, or feeling like you're not the man you used to be? What if the problem isn't your discipline, your diet, or your work ethic? What if it's something happening inside your body that you've never thought to check? In this episode of the Til You Collapse Podcast, Brian dives into one of the most overlooked conversations in men's health: bloodwork, testosterone levels, hormone optimization, and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). We break down why men need to take their health seriously as they get older, why understanding your hormone levels matters, and how symptoms can sometimes be treated without fully investigating potential underlying causes. In this episode, we cover: Why getting bloodwork done matters, especially after 30 Signs and symptoms that could warrant checking your testosterone The role hormones play in energy, recovery, mood, and performance Why hormone health can be overlooked when treating symptoms What TRT actually is, and when it may be worth discussing with a qualified doctor Why taking control of your health starts with understanding what's happening inside your body TRT isn't for everyone, and feeling run-down doesn't automatically mean you have low testosterone. But understanding your health should never be an afterthought. Stop guessing. Start asking questions. Know your numbers. Subscribe to the Til You Collapse Podcast for real conversations about fitness, health, discipline, business, and becoming the best version of yourself.

How do you keep showing up for your family when you're scared you might not be there for their future? Brian Nabavi opens up about his melanoma diagnosis, losing his dog the same day, and facing one of the hardest stretches of his business—all while trying to be a dad, a provider, and the person everyone expected to stay strong. In this emotional episode of the Til You Collapse Podcast, Brian reflects on the fear of missing his daughters' weddings, the uncertainty before surgery, and how that experience changed his relationship with fatherhood, gratitude, and success. From a $15 Halloween costume that meant everything to his daughter to the struggles he kept behind the camera, this is an honest conversation about being a present parent, coping with loss, and finding the strength to keep going when life feels overwhelming. If you've ever felt pressure to hold everything together while struggling privately, this episode is for you. Share it with someone who needs to know they're not alone.

Building a business is hard. Becoming the person capable of leading it can be even harder. In this episode of the Til You Collapse Podcast, Brian Nabavi and Kyle Mathany talk about "you vs. you"—the internal battle of changing your habits, confronting your excuses, and holding yourself to the standards your goals demand. We get into personal growth, self-discipline, and the mindset behind entrepreneurship, including why knowing what to do means little when you keep getting in your own way. If you're working to grow your business but feel stuck repeating the same patterns, this conversation will hit home.

You want the success, the money, and the freedom. But can you keep showing up when the work stops being exciting? In this 12-minute episode of the Til You Collapse Podcast, Brian Nabavi talks about what going "til you collapse" means to him—and how the discipline you build through fitness can carry into business and financial success. Keeping promises to yourself, doing the work without immediate results, and pushing through discomfort all matter beyond the gym. What happens to your goals when motivation runs out?

Why does taking time for yourself feel selfish when you're a father? In this episode of the Til You Collapse Podcast, we get honest about the struggles of fatherhood—the guilt of wanting time for yourself, the pressure to put your family first, and the challenge of being present for your kids while still making room for your own needs. Being a dad doesn't mean you stop being a person. But balancing parenting, personal time, and the expectations of fatherhood can leave you feeling like whatever you do, someone gets less of you. If you've ever felt guilty stepping away, struggled to ask for time alone, or wondered whether other fathers feel the same way, this conversation is for you. What's one part of fatherhood you wish more people talked about? Share it in the comments, and subscribe to Til You Collapse for more honest conversations about fatherhood, masculinity, and personal growth.

"The magic you're looking for is in the work you're avoiding." Everyone talks about starting a business, making money, and retiring early. But if your entire goal is to stop working, what's going to keep you going when building that business gets hard? Brian Nabavi and Kyle get into a short, heated conversation about entrepreneurship, discipline, and the obsession with escaping work. Why do we spend so much time chasing the payoff while avoiding the process? And what happens when we start embracing the work instead? If you've been putting something off while waiting for your life to change, this episode of the Til You Collapse Podcast is for you. What's one thing you KNOW you need to do but keep avoiding? Drop it in the comments.

You want the car, the house, the money. But have you ever stopped to ask if you actually want the life that comes with it? On this episode of the Til You Collapse Podcast, Brian Nabavi and Kyle talk about their passion for cars—and how chasing the things you love can turn into chasing a life that doesn't fit who you are. Sometimes you're burnt out because you're doing too much. Sometimes you're putting everything you have into something you don't even want anymore. You just haven't admitted it. We get into ambition, money, burnout, and how your definition of success can get buried under what everybody else thinks it should look like. If you've been working your ass off and still wondering what it's all for, this episode is for you. What's something you used to want that doesn't matter to you anymore? Let us know in the comments.

You've watched the motivational videos, saved the morning routines, and listened to the podcasts. But what have you actually changed? On this episode of the Til You Collapse Podcast, Brian Nabavi and Kyle get into masculinity, social media, and the rise of "self-improvement zombies"—people who consume endless advice about discipline and success but never put it into practice. It's a free-flowing conversation about what becoming a better man actually requires, how online culture shapes our expectations of masculinity, and the uncomfortable questions surrounding how military veterans are treated when they return to civilian life. We get into: • Consuming self-improvement content versus doing the work. • Social media's influence on male identity and self-worth. • The difference between looking disciplined and living with discipline. • How we treat veterans after their service—and whether "thank you for your service" is enough. Where do you draw the line between working on yourself and using self-improvement to avoid taking action? Drop your take in the comments. Subscribe to Til You Collapse for honest conversations about mindset, fitness, business, and becoming someone you respect.

You can make more money. Rebuild a business. Change your body. Start over. But you can't make more time. In this episode of the Til You Collapse Podcast, Brian talks about the one asset we all spend every day without knowing how much we have left. From the hours lost scrolling social media and comparing your life to someone else's highlight reel, to realizing that the things he considered "success" at 20 look completely different at 44, Brian breaks down how his relationship with time has changed as he's gotten older. We get into comparison, money, family, ambition, social media, and the trap of constantly chasing the next thing while missing the life happening right in front of you. Because eventually, the question isn't how much money you made, what you owned, or how successful everyone thought you were. It's what you did with the time you had. Stop spending it like you have an unlimited amount.

Everybody wants the day off. But have you actually earned it? In this short Labor Day episode of the Til You Collapse Podcast, Brian challenges the mindset of taking a break just because the calendar tells you to — especially when you're still nowhere near the goals you say you want. There's nothing wrong with enjoying the life you've built. But if you're unhappy with where you are, behind on your goals, and constantly telling yourself you'll start tomorrow, maybe another day off isn't what you need. Your competition doesn't care that it's a holiday. Your goals don't know what day it is. If you want something different, you have to be willing to work differently. Happy Labor Day. Now get to work.