In this episode of "Fit for a Comeback," we delve deep into the complex feelings surrounding exhaustion and burnout. It’s essential to recognize that you're not lazy; you’re simply overwhelmed. Everyday life—from managing a business and caring for your family to striving for personal fitness—can leave you mentally and physically drained. We often fall into the trap of blaming ourselves for not being productive when, in reality, the constant juggling act of responsibilities can lead to severe emotional fatigue.

I discuss how many of us find ourselves prioritizing everyone else's needs over our own as we slip further down our own list of priorities. This episode highlights the significance of understanding our roles as managers and protectors, especially for those who often self-sacrifice to maintain the happiness of others. It’s a realization that can be eye-opening and crucial for anyone feeling burnt out. Instead of labeling ourselves as procrastinators or lazy, we must acknowledge that we’re merely in survival mode, leading to a constant feeling of being overwhelmed.

The difference between laziness and emotional burnout

How managing everyone else’s needs leaves you last on your list

The Energy Economy: what’s draining you vs. what’s refueling you

Micro habits that protect your energy and momentum

How to schedule your first “You Appointment” and why it matters

The difference between a reset and a rebuild (hint: you don’t need to start over)

Why the 14-Day Booties & Bellies Challenge is the perfect first step

[0:12] “You’re not lazy—you’re just f*cking exhausted.”

[2:17] “You’ve been in survival mode for so damn long that anything extra feels like a burden.”

[7:10] “Think of your energy like a bank. You’re either depositing or withdrawing—and most of us are running on empty.”

[10:15] “What gives you energy? A 15-minute walk? A meal prep win? A morning routine with no phone? That’s your recharge.”

[16:29] “You don’t need a reset. You need a rebuild—one deposit at a time.”

[19:12] “Doing the things you said you’d do builds self-efficacy—and that’s where your power comes from.”

[23:59] “Schedule one YOU appointment per week. A walk, a stretch, a nap. You’ve earned it—but only if you’ve done the thing you promised yourself.”

[27:17] “The thing you’re avoiding the most is probably the thing you need to do first.”

Connect with Nick on Instagram: @thehealthyyinzer

Sign up for the 14-Day Booties & Bellies Challenge: Join via Broadcast Channel

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Memorable Quotes:

• [01:48] “Fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all, but when you build a system around the right principles—it works across the board.”

• [03:38] “The First Five isn’t about grinding harder. It’s about rebuilding your foundation the right way, without missing steps.”

• [07:30] “If you’re not anatomically adapted, your body starts recruiting muscles it shouldn’t—and that’s how people get hurt.”

• [10:07] “I’m not here to give you another meal plan you don’t understand. I want you to actually learn how to eat for life.”

• [12:53] “Most people don’t need more chaos. They need control—and that starts with full-body, functional movement.”

• [13:25] “I didn’t know how bad I needed yoga until I started doing it—and now I’ll never stop.”

• [15:34] “You don’t need a program. You need a system. Something that matches your life and actually makes sense.”

• [19:05] “It’s not just about macros and movement—it’s about rebuilding the entire foundation of your health and mindset.”

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🔗 Links from the Episode:

• Connect with Nick on Instagram: @thehealthyyinzer

• Want the full breakdown of the Core Five Blueprint? Click Here to Apply

Memorable Quotes:

• [01:46] “Just because you’re tired after a workout doesn’t mean it was effective.”

• [03:37] “You might not be training for a competition—but you are training to stay alive.”

• [05:55] “Strength equals success. Being pain-free equals success. That’s the kind of progress we’re after.”

• [06:33] “Are you training to look good for a weekend—or to feel good for a lifetime?”

• [09:51] “You don’t need to burn 600 calories a day. You need to train in a way that builds you—not breaks you.”

• [11:28] “Is what you’re doing helping you move better, move more, and move longer—or are you just trying to punish yourself after a rough weekend?”

• [12:00] “Your body isn’t a problem to fix—it’s a system to support.”

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🔗 Links from the Episode:

• Connect with Nick on Instagram: @thehealthyyinzer

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If you’re ready to stop chasing the burn and start seeing actual results, DM me “Core Five” on Instagram. I’ll send you a free training blueprint that’s helped dozens of my clients stop spinning their wheels and start building strength for life.

Why waiting for the “perfect time” to work out is keeping you stuck

• How small, consistent movement can prevent chronic pain and fatigue

• The difference between exercise as punishment vs. maintenance

• Real stories from clients (like 85-year-old stair-climbing legends 👏)

• Why the goal isn’t six-pack abs—it’s independence, mobility, and feeling good again

Memorable Quotes:

• [01:46] “I want you to start looking at exercise as the maintenance of your body—because if you avoid doing the maintenance now, you’re gonna pay for the repairs later on.”

• [02:54] “We gotta start looking at exercise as the oil change of your body. It’s the routine maintenance that’s going to keep your joints smooth, your mind clear, and your energy going.”

• [04:51] “All she needed was intentional, consistent movement to prevent things from breaking down further. It’s not fancy. It’s not extreme. It’s maintenance.”

• [07:07] “We’re not trying to deadlift 300 pounds. We’re trying to get off the floor without pain and walk up the stairs without feeling like total crap.”

• [08:03] “The goal is to live independently, stay active with your kids or grandkids, and enjoy life without being sidelined by pain or injuries.”

• [10:55] “It doesn’t have to be perfect. You don’t need a damn gym. You need to meet yourself where you’re at.”

🔗 Links from the Episode:

• Connect with Nick on Instagram: @thehealthyyinzer

• Learn more about Nick’s Core Five Blueprint coaching: Click Here to Apply

If you’re ready to stop treating your body like it’s disposable and start giving it the TLC it deserves, this is your sign to get moving. DM me “Core Five” on Instagram and I’ll send you a free training blueprint that’s helped dozens of people just like you start strong.

Are you really paying attention to what’s in your food? In this episode, Nick Venuti breaks down how to read nutrition labels like a pro so you can make smarter choices without falling for food industry tricks. If you’ve ever wondered what those ingredients really mean or how to avoid hidden sugar bombs, this is your guide.

Nick shares practical strategies for decoding food labels, understanding portion sizes, and making informed decisions about what you put in your body. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, balance your hormones, or simply eat better, this episode will give you the knowledge you need to take control of your nutrition.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The first thing you should check on a food label (and why it matters)

✅ Why serving sizes can be misleading—and how to avoid overeating

✅ How to spot hidden sugars and food industry tricks that sabotage your progress

✅ The 3-ingredient rule for choosing high-quality foods

✅ Why healthy fats aren’t the enemy (and how they actually help your hormones)

✅ A simple snack guideline to keep you full and satisfied

Memorable Quotes:

📌 [00:12] – “Check the damn serving size. Make sure you’re eating the total calories, or you look at the total calories for the servings that you’re gonna eat.”

📌 [03:35] – “The first three ingredients are what the main source of that food is. The bottom three ingredients are the least.”

📌 [05:21] – “If one of the 50+ names of hidden sugars is in the first three ingredients, it’s a sugar bomb. You’re gonna be crashing in no time.”

📌 [07:45] – “A true healthy protein snack should have at least 5 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber to keep you full.”

📌 [09:30] – “Do not fear the fats. Fat isn’t the damn enemy. Fats help remodel cells and regulate hormones.”

Links from the Episode:

🔗 Connect with Nick on Instagram: @thehealthyyinzer

🔗 Learn more about Nick’s Core 5 Blueprint coaching: Click Here to Apply

🎧 If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who needs to hear it! And if you’re ready to take your fitness and nutrition to the next level, DM “Core 5” on Instagram @thehealthyyinzer and Nick will personally reach out to see how he can help! 💪🔥

Are you stuck in pain, relying on ice packs, painkillers, or endless doctor visits with no real progress? In this episode, Nick Venuti breaks down why simply resting isn't the solution—and how movement is the real key to recovery. From his own experience overcoming major injuries to the science behind prehab, rehab, and the MEAT method, Nick shares the best strategies for rebuilding strength and avoiding the biggest mistakes that keep people stuck in pain. If you're tired of masking the pain and ready to take control of your recovery, this episode is for you.

• Why "just rest" is outdated and ineffective advice for injury recovery
• The role of movement in healing and why prehab is a game-changer
• The three critical phases of recovery and how to progress safely
• How to rebuild confidence and strength after an injury
• The biggest mistakes people make when returning to training
• Why the MEAT method (Movement, Exercise, Analgesics, Treatment) is superior to RICE therapy

• [00:44] “Resting isn’t the solution, and neither is masking the pain. And the reason why I say this is because I know it firsthand. When I messed up my back in the kitchen, I did everything the quote-unquote experts told me to do, right? I'd go to the chiropractor, they would shoot me up, they would crack me, they would pop me, they would get me into the wobble chair. I'm doing all these crazy things. And then they would put me into the back room, and that's when I would get the little cocktail of the cortisone right into the trigger points, and none of it actually worked.”
• [04:50] “Pain always comes back because you're not actually addressing the problem, you're masking the problem.”
• [07:14] “We have data that shows that exercise instead of painkillers actually has shown to be a better outcome in recovery and masking said pain. And I remember the doctor telling me, ‘Nick, do you see the bed over here? Do you see this over here? Who do you think pays for this stuff?’ And then it really hit me.”
• [16:30] “You don't have to stay stuck in pain. You don't have to keep throwing money at treatments and co-pays that don’t work. Because you have the power to take control of your own recovery.”

• 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!

Are you waiting for the perfect moment to start your comeback? In this episode, Nick Venuti breaks down the mindset shifts needed to stop overthinking and start taking action. Whether you're recovering from an injury, trying to lose weight, or just looking to feel like yourself again, the journey begins with a single step. Nick shares personal insights, practical strategies, and the framework behind his Core 5 Blueprint to help you build lasting habits that lead to real transformation.

• Why most people get stuck waiting for the "perfect" moment
• The biggest mindset shift needed to create a successful comeback
• How to start small and avoid the all-or-nothing trap
• The role of the Core 5 Blueprint in building lasting habits
• Why consistency beats perfection every time
• Three simple steps you can take today to make a real change

• [01:08] – “I've had to rebuild myself so many times that I can't even count at this point. But every time I've been faced with adversity, I had a choice—to let it break me or to start again.”
• [06:02] – “That one day you're waiting for? It’s not coming. The 36th of Nebuwary isn’t in the calendar. You have to choose today.”
• [08:49] – “If you zoom out and look at your journey, you'll see progress. Just like a stock, it doesn’t go straight up—it has ups and downs, but the long-term trend is growth.”
• [17:13] – “At the end of the day, it’s not about doing anything perfectly. It’s about doing something consistently.”

• 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!

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!