When life knocks you down, how do you find the strength to rise again? In this first episode of Fit for a Comeback, host Nick Venuti shares his powerful personal journey—one that took him from being kicked out of high school and counted out by society to building a six-figure business and transforming lives. Nick opens up about overcoming setbacks, navigating injuries, and reshaping his mindset to create a future he never thought possible. This episode is a raw and inspiring deep dive into the power of resilience, behavior change, and the relentless pursuit of self-improvement.

• Nick’s journey from being expelled at 15 to earning multiple degrees and running a successful business
• The pivotal back injury that forced a life-altering career shift
• How yoga, fitness, and education became the keys to rebuilding his life
• The challenges of launching a business, only to have it wiped out by the pandemic
• The devastating hockey injury that led to his latest transformation
• The mindset shifts and strategies that helped him navigate rock bottom and rebuild again
• Why Fit for a Comeback exists—and how this podcast will help you create your own comeback

[02:09] – “They said I was destined for nothing. They said I was destined for the streets. And you know, I’m 35 years old now, and that’s something that stuck with me.”

[06:44] – “I was just going to be a chef my whole entire life. But then something happened. And that thing that happened would actually force me to stop and reevaluate just about everything in my life.”

[09:33] – “Yoga’s not masking the pain—it’s actually fixing the problem. And that got me thinking… why does this work?”

17:31 – “Before I even thought about making my comeback, I was going through severe depression. I wasted every single dollar I had. It was absolutely fucking horrible.”

20:55 – “Whether you're coming back from injury, losing weight, starting fresh—just know that I got your back, and we’re going to do this together.”

• Connect with Nick on Instagram:@thehealthyyinzer
• Learn more about Nick’s Core Five Blueprint coaching: Click Here to Apply

If you found value in this episode and want to work with me directly, click the link in the show notes to apply or DM me “Core Five” on Instagram @thehealthyyinzer. I’ll personally reach out to see how I can help. Let’s create your comeback together!