They say you write what you know. For Candice Guardino, that was family.

A Brooklyn girl raised on Staten Island by a family that was equal parts chaos and love — she didn’t just mine that material, she crafted it to build an empire. Italian Bred, her critically acclaimed one-woman show, went from five minutes at a comedy club to a full theatrical special now streaming on Apple TV & Amazon Prime.

Candice and I met when we were 18 at Wagner College — two theater kids convinced we had something to say.

Turns out, we were right.

She sat down with me on Respectfu11y and we got into all of it — the years, the work, the becoming.

Episode goes LIVE 5/5.

Jacob Thompson left Iowa for New York City the second he could and never really slowed down. He circled the globe performing everywhere from stages to ships before trading sea legs for suburbia. These days he is a licensed personal trainer with a Marvel themed home gym proving that the line between performer and superhero is negotiable.

From New York Comic Con to cosplay conventions across the country Jacob has turned a love of muscle and spandex into a full blown lifestyle. It is equal parts discipline fandom and unapologetic fun.

A true shape shifter on and off the stage Jacob built his foundation in theater the old school way through training touring and saying yes to roles that demand physicality precision and presence. His work spans stage immersive theater and fan driven productions including visually striking work with Synetic Theater and interactive hits like Dungeons and Dragons The Twenty Sided Tavern.

Actor athlete cosplayer storyteller.

If there is a costume involved chances are Jacob is already in it and fully committed, Respectfu11y.

Meet Claudia DeMarco, founder of the Goddess Protocol, a movement rooted in discipline, identity and self mastery. For the past 10 years, Claudia has taken her research and personal experience and turned it into a framework that teaches women how to take control of their lives from the inside out. She makes no apologies for owning her goddess energy, and she does it with full conviction, Respectfu11y.

In this episode of Respectfu11y, we go deeper than surface level empowerment. Claudia breaks down what it really takes to become the woman you claim to be. From what you allow into your mind, to how you hold your standards, to the choices you make every day, the focus stays on action not empty talk.

Claudia challenges your perspective on confidence, growth and control. There are no shortcuts and no fluff, only truth.

Real. Raw. Rebellious.

As an Emmy-nominated on-air powerhouse, former University of Washington football standout, Terry Hollimon, took his talent straight from the field into the spotlight; becoming a dynamic TV and radio personality across Seattle; from FOX13 and KING5, to ESPN710 alongside his dear friend and Seahawks legend, Marcus Trufant.

Terry doesn’t just show up to the conversation, he is the conversation.

In this episode of Respectfu11y, we go beyond the highlight reel and dive straight into the pivot: what it actually takes to reinvent yourself when life doesn’t go according to plan.

Career shifts... Divorce... Dating again... and Fatherhood at the center of it all...

Terry and Jamie get into the nitty-gritty of evolution, identity and owning your next chapter loudly, honestly and unapologetically.

Because sometimes the biggest power play is executing the pivot that leads you back to YOU.

Andrew Stern didn’t plan on running a global fitness brand.He grew up in Jersey, dealt with real loss early in life, and found himself stepping into leadership at Rumble Boxing while still figuring things out like the rest of us. In this conversation, Andrew sits down with Jamie to talk about the stuff people don’t always say out loud — grief, imposter syndrome, pressure, and what it actually takes to lead when people are looking to you for answers.Andrew shares how losing his parents shaped the way he approaches work, family, and purpose. He talks about the early days of Rumble, teaching classes before stepping into the business side, and the uncomfortable stretch where you’re learning in real time while everyone assumes you’ve got it handled.Jamie and Andrew also get into:Why getting comfortable being uncomfortable mattersThe role therapy played in shaping his leadershipWhy community is the real engine behind fitness brandsThe pressure of leading franchise owners and teamsMorning routines, journaling, and small daily winsWhy real human connection still beats social mediaThere’s also a lot of Jersey energy in this one — the kind that tells the truth even when it’s messy.This episode is about showing up anyway. Even when you’re still figuring it out.

In this episode of Respectfu11y, Jamie sits down with powerhouse couple Anthony Lolli and Tereza Lolli for a conversation that starts with a chance meeting in a hotel lobby and unfolds into a full-blown family health revolution.

What began as mentorship and friendship turned into a 13-year marriage rooted in ambition, discipline, and a shared belief that your health is your responsibility. Anthony built and exited multiple real estate companies. Tereza was a performer, actor, and creative force. On paper, they were winning. Behind the scenes, Anthony was 315 pounds and struggling. Tereza knew something had to change.

Their story isn’t about a quick weight loss plan. It’s about ego, partnership, tough love, and the moment you decide you’re done outsourcing your well-being.

From a gastric sleeve that failed to a documentary transformation called From Fat Lolli to Six Pack Lolli, Anthony’s journey reshaped not just his body, but their family’s entire direction. The impact was so massive it sparked a media company, multiple award-winning documentaries, and a deep dive into the world of biohacking, functional medicine, and longevity.

But the real pivot came when their son was misdiagnosed by multiple doctors. That experience cracked open a new path — one that led them into alternative health, mold detoxing, genetic testing, and what they now call becoming your own “health detective.”

In this episode, we unpack:

• The real definition of biohacking and what it actually means in daily life

• How misdiagnosis changed their parenting and their purpose

• The truth about biological dentistry, root canals, and heavy metal toxicity

• Peptides, red light therapy, PEMF mats, and what’s worth your money

• Why women in their late 30s and 40s need a different approach to fasting, hormones, and cold plunging

• The power struggle families face when trying to make health decisions for aging parents

Tereza speaks openly about hormone optimization, parasite cleanses, heavy metal detoxing, and why she believes women need to reconnect with their “divine feminine” instead of punishing their bodies into submission. Anthony brings the grounded, practical side: test, don’t guess. Get multiple opinions. Stop assuming your yearly physical tells the whole story.

There’s also a fascinating look at their work in documentary filmmaking through Biohack Yourself, Shield, and their newest project on biological dentistry. They share what they’ve uncovered about inflammation, chronic fatigue, memory loss, and how outdated medical practices may still be affecting millions of families.

This conversation doesn’t preach. It challenges. It asks what happens when you stop accepting “that’s just how it is” and start asking better questions.

At its core, this episode is about partnership. Pushing each other. Raising health-conscious kids. Building businesses together. And being willing to evolve in public.

If you’re navigating weight loss, fertility questions, hormone shifts, aging parents, or just feeling like something is off in your body, this one will hit.

Connect with Anthony and Tereza Lolli at biohackyourself.com and follow their work at Biohack Yourself Media for documentaries, magazine features, and upcoming releases.

If this episode resonated, share it with someone who’s been talking about making a health change but hasn’t taken the first step. Follow Jamie on Instagram @jamietompkinsnews and stay connected with Respectfu11y for more honest, curious, and unfiltered conversations.