The Golden Rules Of Building Muscle and Losing Fat At The Same Time | Dr. Joey Munoz

Dr. Joey Munoz is a Ph.D. in Nutritional Science and the founder of Fit4Life Academy. With a passion for evidence-based fitness and nutrition, Dr. Joey has dedicated his career to helping individuals transform their body composition through sustainable practices. He combines his academic expertise and personal experience to debunk fitness myths and promote healthy habits. Dr. Joey has successfully guided hundreds of clients to achieve their health and fitness goals with a balanced and holistic approach. Today on the show we discuss: why building muscle and losing fat at the same time is possible, why body composition matters far more than just weight loss, how excess body fat drives inflammation and chronic disease, the training principles that actually maximize muscle growth and fat loss, the nutrition rules that make body recomposition sustainable, why consistency and loving the process matter more than quick fixes, and much more. Today's sponsor: ⁠LivOn Labs⁠ Right now you can get a FREE carton of Lypo-Spheric® B Complex Plus ($56 value) with any full-price purchase from ⁠LivOnLabs.com⁠. This supplement has the B vitamins and minerals you need to turn food into sustained, natural energy throughout the day. Just add B Complex Plus and any other full-priced supplement to your cart and enter code BOPST24 at checkout.  ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.  SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Lane Smith has coached clients through his Attachment Method for years. He's helped clients with a variety of backgrounds, from regular families with marital troubles to millionaire CEOs looking for dating help. Anyone looking to fix their dating life, marriage, or overall relationship health. Today on the show we discuss: why passion always dies and how to rebuild it, the difference between being “nice” and “kind,” why chasing validation destroys relationships, why the spark is often a curse, how to communicate effectively in relationships, why conflict is the key to bonding and building trust and much more.  ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.  SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Russell Kennedy, aka “The Anxiety MD.” Dr. Kennedy specializes in the art and neuroscience of helping people recover from anxiety disorders. He knows anxiety from the inside out, as he developed his own anxiety disorder due to growing up with a dad with severe schizophrenia. Dr. Kennedy has degrees and advanced training in medicine, neuroscience and developmental psychology —but it’s not all science, as he is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and was a professional stand-up comedian for over a decade (no joke!) In his award-winning book and audiobook, ANXIETY RX, he shows a practical, actionable program for anxiety relief that incorporates a combination of the latest in neuroscience with the grounding wisdom of the body with the ultimate goal of relieving the anxious thoughts of the mind. Today on the show we discuss: the first warning sign that your body is stuck in survival mode, why healing your nervous system begins with “feeling safe” in your body, how to reduce your anxiety both in the short term and long term, why unhealed trauma prevents you from thriving in life, simple ways for escaping anxious thoughts, habits that silently make anxiety worse over time, how to conquer uncertainty for good and much more.  ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.  SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Claire Plumbly is the founder of Plum Psychology. She's an experienced HCPC-Registered Clinical Psychologist, EMDR consultant supervisor and therapist. She specializes in burnout and stress management. Today on the show we discuss: why we are in a "burnout epidemic," the surprising link between trauma and burnout, the difference between stress and burnout, what brain fog actually looks like and its neurological impact, hidden things that drain your energy, solutions for curing brain fog and overcoming burnout and much more. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.  SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maxx Chewning is a fitness influencer, content creator and founder of Sour Strips. Today on the show we discuss: Maxx's unfiltered take on what it takes to be successful, why following traditional advice limits you from reaching your full potential, why not having a plan worked for Maxx, the mindset that has helped him get through hard times, what helped Maxx stay consistent over the years, why you can be average and still win and much more. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.  SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Powell is a personal trainer, author, and transformation expert best known as the host of ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss. Today on the show we discuss: The Biggest Loser documentary and why the show failed miserably, the best strategy to lose a bunch of weight and keep it off, the dark side of reality TV weight loss shows, the role of integrity in achieving real transformation, how Chris’s approach and philosophy has evolved over the years, why you must change your identity if you want to change your health and much more. Today's sponsor: ⁠LivOn Labs⁠ Get a FREE carton of Lypo-Spheric® B Complex Plus ($56 value) with any full-price purchase from ⁠⁠https://www.livonlabs.com⁠⁠. This supplement has the B vitamins and minerals you need to turn food into sustained, natural energy throughout the day. Just add B Complex Plus and any other full-priced supplement to your cart and enter code BOPST24 at checkout. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.  SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan Wade stands alone in her ability to dissect and examine human emotion through her visceral songwriting. Her 2024 album, Obsessed, was a solo-written opus, which No Depression declared, “She’s without a doubt one of the finest singers in country and Americana music today, and this album is her best yet.” Now, Wade readies The Party is Over (recovered), a collection of songs old and new that continues the intense exploration of her psyche’s recesses that she again wrote solo. As ever, the results are thrilling. Out now, The Party Is Over (recovered) connects Wade’s past and present, showing she hasn’t lost an ounce of her dedication to shining a light into the dark places where the truth hides out. Since debuting in 2021 with Reckless, Wade has found herself gaining considerable attention and admiration amongst her country and roots music peers as well as musicians in the rock and pop world. She’s toured with everyone from Eric Church and Chris Stapleton to Alanis Morissette, Joan Jett and, most recently, Shinedown. Once of the most noteworthy and celebrated artists of her time, Wade has been spotlighted by The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, Forbes, Garden & Gun, People, Tennessean, Variety, and many more. Today on the show we discuss: Morgan’s powerful sobriety journey, how she’s learned to manage other addictive patterns, how she stays sober while touring, why fitness and discipline are cornerstones of her recovery, how sobriety has made her a stronger musician, what it was like touring with Alanis Morissette and Joan Jett, how she handles the comparison trap and much more. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.  SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, a former psychiatrist, and senior lecturer at MIT Sloan. She is also a leadership advisor and works with leaders all over the world to help them achieve mental resilience and peak brain performance while also helping them improve their ability to manage stress, regulate emotions and retain information. Tara has become wildly popular for her work in bridging the gap between science and spirituality and teaching others how to use science based tools to leverage the law of attraction and utilize the power of manifestation. Today on the show we discuss: Tara’s personal story of communicating after death, how to rewire your brain to heal from trauma and overcome adversity, how to manifest your dreams after experiencing hardship, why we have more than five senses and how to trust your intuition, how to use gratitude and nature to improve your mental health, and how to turn your most painful struggles into resilience and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry Wise is a leading voice in family systems and self-differentiation, with over 45 years of experience helping adults break free from narcissistic, dysfunctional, and emotionally immature family dynamics—guiding them out of lifelong patterns of trauma, guilt, shame, and emotional enmeshment. Today on the show we discuss: the subtle signs you were raised by a narcissist, the difference between strict and narcissistic control, why adult children of narcissists struggle with love, how to avoid repeating toxic patterns, the biggest unmet need of children that have toxic parents, how to heal from a damaging childhood and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic surgeon, author and renowned longevity expert.  Today on the show we discuss: the 30 second habit that helps with aging and accelerates fat loss, Why most people struggle to see results with weight loss (and how to fix it), Dr. Wright’s proven formula for fat loss and longevity, the critical role that hormones play in longevity and body composition, her thoughts on healing and trauma for aging, practical strategies to live stronger, longer, and healthier and much more.   ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.  SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices