For the 4th time on the channel, I'm joined by my friend Nicoleta Cougentakis — fitness coach, entrepreneur, and now successful pilates studio owner. In this episode, we dive into her journey from working at commercial gyms to opening her own fitness studio and building it from the ground up. We talk about:• The leap of faith into opening her own studio• The scariest part of doing it solo• Why relationships matter more than reps in business• Advice for young aspiring entrepreneurs• How to make beginners feel comfortable in her gym• The truth about getting shredded and building a six-pack And to wrap it up, I was actually put me through Pilates workout which was no joke lol (This was an IRL interview so keep in mind I didn't have the studio mics) This episode is for anyone interested in fitness, entrepreneurship, or starting their own journey — whether that's in business or in the gym. Tune in now… ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight Through It” as well as 100% Organic Motivational T-Shirts and contact info… www.jaredryanweiss.com Check out our affiliate links to some great nutritional products that we believe in down below: Vitagenics Courses https://vitagenics.teachable.com/?affcode=392642_nvq9zepk&fbclid=IwAR3ETJTvomso4qZPiTSVoi47DpyVvejn910VmuttE1DAcX7VRZxeq6ZnMns Zeolite and Fulvic Acid Detox-Touchstone Essentials https://jaredandjames.thegoodinside.com EMF Rocks emfrocks.com/JAREDWEISS817 Use Code JAREDWEISS817 athleticism.com/ATHLETICISM-47 _______ _______ Also, just to remind you guys (you can find more in our about section and on my (Jared's) instagram), Jared has been healing from a life threatening illness and currently is healing from severe digestive and neurological and speech issues. And I'm so glad to be joined by my best friend James. We are trying to inspire you guys to be the best versions of yourselves as well as entertain you and provide value to your lives. We don't claim to have all the answers but we hope to make you guys smile, laugh, and be inspired to believe that anything is possible! Check me out on Instagram: @jaredweiss817 (RHR IG is @jared_weiss) and me on Tiktok @jaredweiss817 and @rabbitholeroundup as well and YouTube Rabbit Hole Roundup, Rumble JaredandJames and Twitter @jaredweiss817. We are also on every audio platform. _______ _______ Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows us to keep pushing out great and better content. Thank you for the support! Also, the advice in these videos is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Anything that I (Jared) say with regards to health should be seen as my opinions and although they have been thoroughly researched, we are all different and our bodies all have different needs.-I am required to give this type of disclaimer to protect myself. #pilates #entrepreneur #gymlife #inspiringstories #fitnesscoach

Was the 2011 dunk contest actually the most underrated of all time? And did we have it better than we realized? In today's Rabbit Hole Roundup, I kick things off with my Top 5 favorite video game soundtracks — from early 2000s FIFA vibes to NFL Street 2's absolute bangers. This will bring back some fun memories! Then I dive into one of my biggest pet peeves: “It's not like he's going pro.” Why do people feel the need to limit someone else's ceiling? Dream big. The experience is better when you believe it is and maybe “the big leagues” has a different meaning for each person! After that, we reset with a gratitude reminder. As someone who's constantly chasing the next goal, I know how easy it is to forget what's already going right. Sometimes we need to reground and appreciate the small wins. Then we revisit the most underrated dunk contest ever — the 2011 contest featuring Blake Griffin, Serge Ibaka, JaVale McGee, and DeMar DeRozan. Creative dunks. Presentation. Showmanship. No rushed attempts. Just pure entertainment. And of course I close with NBA chaos: MVP debate heating up (is Cade Cunningham the guy right now?) The Celtics' return of Jayson Tatum Lakers drama and how every week is a different narrative And the wild Nikola Jokić vs Lu Dort fight Tune in now... ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight Through It” as well as 100% Organic Motivational T-Shirts and contact info… www.jaredryanweiss.com Check out our affiliate links to some great nutritional products that we believe in down below: Vitagenics Courses https://vitagenics.teachable.com/?affcode=392642_nvq9zepk&fbclid=IwAR3ETJTvomso4qZPiTSVoi47DpyVvejn910VmuttE1DAcX7VRZxeq6ZnMns Zeolite and Fulvic Acid Detox-Touchstone Essentials https://jaredandjames.thegoodinside.com EMF Rocks emfrocks.com/JAREDWEISS817 Use Code JAREDWEISS817 athleticism.com/ATHLETICISM-47 _______ _______ Also, just to remind you guys (you can find more in our about section and on my (Jared's) instagram), Jared has been healing from a life threatening illness and currently is healing from severe digestive and neurological and speech issues. And I'm so glad to be joined by my best friend James. We are trying to inspire you guys to be the best versions of yourselves as well as entertain you and provide value to your lives. We don't claim to have all the answers but we hope to make you guys smile, laugh, and be inspired to believe that anything is possible! Check me out on Instagram: @jaredweiss817 (RHR IG is @jared_weiss) and me on Tiktok @jaredweiss817 and @rabbitholeroundup as well and YouTube Rabbit Hole Roundup, Rumble JaredandJames and Twitter @jaredweiss817. We are also on every audio platform. _______ _______ Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows us to keep pushing out great and better content. Thank you for the support! Also, the advice in these videos is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Anything that I (Jared) say with regards to health should be seen as my opinions and although they have been thoroughly researched, we are all different and our bodies all have different needs.-I am required to give this type of disclaimer to protect myself. #nba #dunkcontest #sportstalk #ballislife

Ever notice how some people feel the need to ruin things you're excited about? You try something new.You feel proud.And suddenly someone has to tell you why it won't work, why it doesn't matter, or why you're “trying too hard.” That's a buzzkill. In this episode, I share personal stories from my childhood, sports, the gym, business ideas, and social media — all centered around one idea: don't let someone else steal your joy or momentum. I talk about why negativity spreads, why people shut others down, and how the most powerful response isn't arguing… it's continuing to show up. If you've ever felt discouraged after doing something you loved, this one's for you. Tune in now… ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight Through It” as well as 100% Organic Motivational T-Shirts and contact info… www.jaredryanweiss.com Check out our affiliate links to some great nutritional products that we believe in down below: Vitagenics Courses https://vitagenics.teachable.com/?affcode=392642_nvq9zepk&fbclid=IwAR3ETJTvomso4qZPiTSVoi47DpyVvejn910VmuttE1DAcX7VRZxeq6ZnMns Zeolite and Fulvic Acid Detox-Touchstone Essentials https://jaredandjames.thegoodinside.com EMF Rocks emfrocks.com/JAREDWEISS817 Use Code JAREDWEISS817 athleticism.com/ATHLETICISM-47 _______ _______ Also, just to remind you guys (you can find more in our about section and on my (Jared's) instagram), Jared has been healing from a life threatening illness and currently is healing from severe digestive and neurological and speech issues. And I'm so glad to be joined by my best friend James. We are trying to inspire you guys to be the best versions of yourselves as well as entertain you and provide value to your lives. We don't claim to have all the answers but we hope to make you guys smile, laugh, and be inspired to believe that anything is possible! Check me out on Instagram: @jaredweiss817 (RHR IG is @jared_weiss) and me on Tiktok @jaredweiss817 and @rabbitholeroundup as well and YouTube Rabbit Hole Roundup, Rumble JaredandJames and Twitter @jaredweiss817. We are also on every audio platform. _______ _______ Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows us to keep pushing out great and better content. Thank you for the support! Also, the advice in these videos is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Anything that I (Jared) say with regards to health should be seen as my opinions and although they have been thoroughly researched, we are all different and our bodies all have different needs.-I am required to give this type of disclaimer to protect myself. #dreambig #positivevibes #positiveenergy #spreadpositivity

In today's Rabbit Hole Roundup episode, I'm kicking things off with a nostalgia trip — my Top 5 One Hit Wonders of the 2000s. If you grew up in the 90s or early 2000s, you remember that era where a band would drop one absolute anthem… and then basically disappear unless you were a diehard fan. Let me know if I missed any classics because I definitely thought of some others after filming. After that, I dedicate an entire segment to what might be the most criminally underrated comedy I've ever seen. It got 7% on Rotten Tomatoes?!Absolute blasphemy. A reminder that you can't always trust the reviews. Then I pivot into something deeper:• Protecting your peace in a world that wants your opinion on everything• Why not commenting on every issue doesn't make you “privileged”• The importance of disagreeing respectfully And yes… I address the backlash over my Bad Bunny Super Bowl take. You can dislike a performance without hating a group of people. We've got to get back to nuance. From there, I head into sports: A powerful mindset segment from 3x NBA Dunk Champion Mac McClung on believing in yourself even when nobody else does. Olympic hockey recap — USA vs Canada gold medal thriller. NBA talk: KAT being called “too nice” My concerns about the Lakers And the growing tanking problem in the league Tune in now… ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight Through It” as well as 100% Organic Motivational T-Shirts and contact info… www.jaredryanweiss.com Check out our affiliate links to some great nutritional products that we believe in down below: Vitagenics Courses https://vitagenics.teachable.com/?affcode=392642_nvq9zepk&fbclid=IwAR3ETJTvomso4qZPiTSVoi47DpyVvejn910VmuttE1DAcX7VRZxeq6ZnMns Zeolite and Fulvic Acid Detox-Touchstone Essentials https://jaredandjames.thegoodinside.com EMF Rocks emfrocks.com/JAREDWEISS817 Use Code JAREDWEISS817 athleticism.com/ATHLETICISM-47 _______ _______ Also, just to remind you guys (you can find more in our about section and on my (Jared's) instagram), Jared has been healing from a life threatening illness and currently is healing from severe digestive and neurological and speech issues. And I'm so glad to be joined by my best friend James. We are trying to inspire you guys to be the best versions of yourselves as well as entertain you and provide value to your lives. We don't claim to have all the answers but we hope to make you guys smile, laugh, and be inspired to believe that anything is possible! Check me out on Instagram: @jaredweiss817 (RHR IG is @jared_weiss) and me on Tiktok @jaredweiss817 and @rabbitholeroundup as well and YouTube Rabbit Hole Roundup, Rumble JaredandJames and Twitter @jaredweiss817. We are also on every audio platform. _______ _______ Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows us to keep pushing out great and better content. Thank you for the support! Also, the advice in these videos is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Anything that I (Jared) say with regards to health should be seen as my opinions and although they have been thoroughly researched, we are all different and our bodies all have different needs.-I am required to give this type of disclaimer to protect myself. #music #sportstalk #nostalgia #usahockey #onehitwonders

In this episode, I sit down with one of my good friends from the gym — who also happens to be one of the most talented, kind, and humble piano players I've ever met. And while Ludovic isn't going to brag himself, he has an amazing story. He's performed on some of the biggest stages in the world, including Carnegie Hall, and at the same time completely transformed his health — losing over 100 pounds and rebuilding his body, confidence, and mindset along the way. We talk about how his piano journey began, the years of disciplined practice it took to reach elite levels, and what it actually feels like to perform under pressure on a world-class stage. He opens up about stage fright, how he reframed anxiety, and why over-practicing can sometimes hurt more than help. Then we dive into the other side of his transformation: the weight loss journey. What inspired him to change, the mental hurdles he had to overcome just to walk into the gym.. Along the way, we talk about: Losing 100+ lbs and keeping it off The mental vs physical side of transformation Diminishing returns in both training and practice Overcoming nerves and stage fright Being featured in Men's Health and Lifetime magazines The power of community and accountability Why foundations are often built long before results show up This conversation is about discipline, patience, humility, and trusting the process — whether you're chasing excellence in music, fitness, or life. Tune in now… ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight Through It” as well as 100% Organic Motivational T-Shirts and contact info… www.jaredryanweiss.com Check out our affiliate links to some great nutritional products that we believe in down below: Vitagenics Courses https://vitagenics.teachable.com/?affcode=392642_nvq9zepk&fbclid=IwAR3ETJTvomso4qZPiTSVoi47DpyVvejn910VmuttE1DAcX7VRZxeq6ZnMns Zeolite and Fulvic Acid Detox-Touchstone Essentials https://jaredandjames.thegoodinside.com EMF Rocks emfrocks.com/JAREDWEISS817 Use Code JAREDWEISS817 athleticism.com/ATHLETICISM-47 _______ _______ Also, just to remind you guys (you can find more in our about section and on my (Jared's) instagram), Jared has been healing from a life threatening illness and currently is healing from severe digestive and neurological and speech issues. And I'm so glad to be joined by my best friend James. We are trying to inspire you guys to be the best versions of yourselves as well as entertain you and provide value to your lives. We don't claim to have all the answers but we hope to make you guys smile, laugh, and be inspired to believe that anything is possible! Check me out on Instagram: @jaredweiss817 (RHR IG is @jared_weiss) and me on Tiktok @jaredweiss817 and @rabbitholeroundup as well and YouTube Rabbit Hole Roundup, Rumble JaredandJames and Twitter @jaredweiss817. We are also on every audio platform. _______ _______ Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows us to keep pushing out great and better content. Thank you for the support! Also, the advice in these videos is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Anything that I (Jared) say with regards to health should be seen as my opinions and although they have been thoroughly researched, we are all different and our bodies all have different needs.-I am required to give this type of disclaimer to protect myself. #musician #carnegiehall #weightlossjourney #healthylifestyle #inspiringstories

No more football (I know…it sucks)… but the world hasn't slowed down at all. In Episode 110 of Rabbit Hole Roundup, I talk about in a time where headlines are designed to divide and social media pushes us to pick sides, I'm sharing clips and perspectives to help you stay grounded, intentional, and mentally strong. I break down: Why fighting online isn't fixing anything The pressure to “speak up” on every issue How to protect your peace without being apathetic Lessons from Mike Posner at 37 he wishes he knew at 27 (health, boundaries, integrity, handling highs & lows) Why cleaning up your social media feed is a mental health superpower The unique healthy habits of Mack Hollins The redemption mindset of Super Bowl champion Sam Darnold NBA All-Star Weekend breakdown — 3pt contest, Dunk Contest struggles, and why incorporating pro dunkers like Jordan Kilganon could save it Why this year's All-Star Game was surprisingly competitive Shoutout to Justin Verlander returning to Detroit The main message? You can promote what you stand for without tearing others down. Personal excellence is the best rebellion. Protecting your peace isn't weakness — it's strength. Tune in now… ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight Through It” as well as 100% Organic Motivational T-Shirts and contact info… www.jaredryanweiss.com Check out our affiliate links to some great nutritional products that we believe in down below: Vitagenics Courses https://vitagenics.teachable.com/?affcode=392642_nvq9zepk&fbclid=IwAR3ETJTvomso4qZPiTSVoi47DpyVvejn910VmuttE1DAcX7VRZxeq6ZnMns Zeolite and Fulvic Acid Detox-Touchstone Essentials https://jaredandjames.thegoodinside.com EMF Rocks emfrocks.com/JAREDWEISS817 Use Code JAREDWEISS817 athleticism.com/ATHLETICISM-47 _______ _______ Also, just to remind you guys (you can find more in our about section and on my (Jared's) instagram), Jared has been healing from a life threatening illness and currently is healing from severe digestive and neurological and speech issues. And I'm so glad to be joined by my best friend James. We are trying to inspire you guys to be the best versions of yourselves as well as entertain you and provide value to your lives. We don't claim to have all the answers but we hope to make you guys smile, laugh, and be inspired to believe that anything is possible! Check me out on Instagram: @jaredweiss817 (RHR IG is @jared_weiss) and me on Tiktok @jaredweiss817 and @rabbitholeroundup as well and YouTube Rabbit Hole Roundup, Rumble JaredandJames and Twitter @jaredweiss817. We are also on every audio platform. _______ _______ Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows us to keep pushing out great and better content. Thank you for the support! Also, the advice in these videos is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Anything that I (Jared) say with regards to health should be seen as my opinions and although they have been thoroughly researched, we are all different and our bodies all have different needs.-I am required to give this type of disclaimer to protect myself. #protectyourpeace #nba #nbaallstarweekend #ballislife #positivevibes

Is pain really the price of greatness? After watching Whiplash for the first time, I walked away with a serious love–hate reaction. The acting was incredible — but the message underneath made my blood boil. The movie flirts with a dangerous idea: that abuse, fear, humiliation, and self-destruction are necessary if you want to be elite. That to be great, you have to suffer — physically, mentally, emotionally. As someone who's played for verbally abusive coaches, pushed my body too far, and bought into that lie myself, this movie hit close to home. In this episode, I break down: The line between pushing someone and abusing them Why fear-based coaching often leads to worse performance What Whiplash gets right — and very wrong — about greatness Why discomfort is necessary, but misery is not And why the final scene of Whiplash actually reveals the real lesson Greatness does require sacrifice, discipline, and hard work.But it does not require self-hatred, trauma, or losing your love for the game. That's an outdated lie — and it's time we stop passing it down. Tune in now… ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight Through It” as well as 100% Organic Motivational T-Shirts and contact info… www.jaredryanweiss.com Check out our affiliate links to some great nutritional products that we believe in down below: Vitagenics Courses https://vitagenics.teachable.com/?affcode=392642_nvq9zepk&fbclid=IwAR3ETJTvomso4qZPiTSVoi47DpyVvejn910VmuttE1DAcX7VRZxeq6ZnMns Zeolite and Fulvic Acid Detox-Touchstone Essentials https://jaredandjames.thegoodinside.com EMF Rocks emfrocks.com/JAREDWEISS817 Use Code JAREDWEISS817 athleticism.com/ATHLETICISM-47 _______ _______ Also, just to remind you guys (you can find more in our about section and on my (Jared's) instagram), Jared has been healing from a life threatening illness and currently is healing from severe digestive and neurological and speech issues. And I'm so glad to be joined by my best friend James. We are trying to inspire you guys to be the best versions of yourselves as well as entertain you and provide value to your lives. We don't claim to have all the answers but we hope to make you guys smile, laugh, and be inspired to believe that anything is possible! Check me out on Instagram: @jaredweiss817 (RHR IG is @jared_weiss) and me on Tiktok @jaredweiss817 and @rabbitholeroundup as well and YouTube Rabbit Hole Roundup, Rumble JaredandJames and Twitter @jaredweiss817. We are also on every audio platform. _______ _______ Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows us to keep pushing out great and better content. Thank you for the support! Also, the advice in these videos is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Anything that I (Jared) say with regards to health should be seen as my opinions and although they have been thoroughly researched, we are all different and our bodies all have different needs.-I am required to give this type of disclaimer to protect myself. #whiplash #selfgrowth #greatness #discipline #burnout

Rabbit Hole Roundup 109. Before we hit the Super Bowl and NBA talk, I kick things off with my Top 5 Wii Games, inspired by playing old-school games with my brother and realizing just how fun (and underrated) the Wii era really was. We're taking it back and ranking the games that made interactive gaming special. From there, I dive into a powerful mindset clip from Drake White on the Human School Podcast, where he says “rock bottom has a basement.” I connect that message directly to my own healing journey after a life-threatening illness. Next up, I react to Jelly Roll's Grammy speech and share why he continues to be one of my favorite real-life examples of transformation — proving that where you start doesn't have to be where you finish. I also break down a Joey Swoll gym clip and share a personal story about helping someone at the gym, plus why the gym should be a positive, welcoming community for everyone — not just elite lifters. To close it out, I get into Super Bowl 60, Sam Darnold's comeback story, the defenses, the halftime show conversation, and a full NBA roundup, including the Pistons–Hornets brawl, Lakers updates, and what I'm seeing across the league right now. Tune in now… ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight Through It” as well as 100% Organic Motivational T-Shirts and contact info… www.jaredryanweiss.com Check out our affiliate links to some great nutritional products that we believe in down below: Vitagenics Courses https://vitagenics.teachable.com/?affcode=392642_nvq9zepk&fbclid=IwAR3ETJTvomso4qZPiTSVoi47DpyVvejn910VmuttE1DAcX7VRZxeq6ZnMns Zeolite and Fulvic Acid Detox-Touchstone Essentials https://jaredandjames.thegoodinside.com EMF Rocks emfrocks.com/JAREDWEISS817 Use Code JAREDWEISS817 athleticism.com/ATHLETICISM-47 _______ _______ Also, just to remind you guys (you can find more in our about section and on my (Jared's) instagram), Jared has been healing from a life threatening illness and currently is healing from severe digestive and neurological and speech issues. And I'm so glad to be joined by my best friend James. We are trying to inspire you guys to be the best versions of yourselves as well as entertain you and provide value to your lives. We don't claim to have all the answers but we hope to make you guys smile, laugh, and be inspired to believe that anything is possible! Check me out on Instagram: @jaredweiss817 (RHR IG is @jared_weiss) and me on Tiktok @jaredweiss817 and @rabbitholeroundup as well and YouTube Rabbit Hole Roundup, Rumble JaredandJames and Twitter @jaredweiss817. We are also on every audio platform. _______ _______ Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows us to keep pushing out great and better content. Thank you for the support! Also, the advice in these videos is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Anything that I (Jared) say with regards to health should be seen as my opinions and although they have been thoroughly researched, we are all different and our bodies all have different needs.-I am required to give this type of disclaimer to protect myself. #superbowl #sportstalk #nfl #samdarnold