In this episode, Joey tackles one of the most common frustrations he hears from busy adults:

“I’m doing everything right… but the scale won’t move.”

With his signature direct tone, Joey breaks down why this belief is often the very thing keeping people stuck.

Because most of the time?
They’re not actually doing everything right.

They’re doing some things right.
They’re doing them inconsistently.
Or they’re overlooking the small leaks that slowly erase progress.

This episode is about closing those leaks.

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If you feel like you are doing everything right... you're getting your cardio done, strength training regularly, eating healthy, etc...

But you still just look 'mid'... then this episode is for you!

In today's episode, Joey breaks down the exact strategy he would have his clients follow to overcome the hurdle, lose the flat tire around the mid-drift, and get the scale moving.

If you're tired of working hard to look mid and want to achieve that next level physique, then this episode is for you!

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Have you been as shocked as Joey by the amount of 'high protein' foods you see packaged and processed on every grocery store shelf lately?

So has Joey.

In this episode, Joey breaks down the realities of nutritional principles (like eating enough protein) vs. actual diets (like Keto, paleo, and veganism).

He uses real world examples to explain why 'high protein' is not a diet but rather a principle of human biology.

Then he goes on to explain why the current push for 'high protein everything' on the grocery store shelves is hurting people more than helping them.

If you want to understand practically how to eat enough protein in the healthiest way possible, this episode is for you!

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Most people don’t fail calorie counting.
Calorie counting fails them, because it’s often used in the wrong context.

In this episode, I break down why some people say they’ve “tried calorie counting before” and it didn’t work, and what’s actually happening under the surface when progress stalls.

We cover:

• Why calorie counting is a tool, not a strategy

• How stress, poor recovery, and under-fueling blunt fat loss... even in a deficit

• The difference between compliance and responsiveness

• Why some bodies adapt quickly to tracking (and others shut down)

• When calorie counting can be useful, and when it actively backfires

• How metabolic health, training volume, and nervous system state change the outcome

• What to focus on before tracking if you want it to work later

This episode isn’t about ditching calories forever.
It’s about understanding when your system is ready for precision, and when it needs support first.

If you’ve ever felt like:

• “I was doing everything right, but nothing changed”

• “Tracking just made me tired, hungry, and frustrated”

• “It worked once… and never again”

This conversation will help you reframe the problem, and choose a smarter next step.

🎧 Tune in and learn how to make calorie counting work with your body, not against it.

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In this episode, Joey shares how he approaches health, training, and nutrition during extended travel... and why consistency doesn’t require rigid routines or perfection.

As he prepares to travel for the next month, Joey breaks down what actually matters when routines are disrupted, how to enjoy food and culture without the all-or-nothing spiral, and how to maintain momentum without turning travel into a setback.

This episode is for anyone who feels like work trips, vacations, or busy seasons constantly derail their progress.

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Simple concept today. This episodes tell you exactly what Joey would do if he woke up tomorrow and was 70lbs heavier than I am today.

Joey is no stranger to fat-loss as he has lost 70lbs at one season of his life... but given what he knows now, he'd approach that weight-loss differently than he did in the past.

Let's talk about your nutrition and wellness goals this year:

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The start of a new year often comes with pressure to change everything at once.

New goals. New plans. New promises.

And yet… for most people, the outcomes don’t change.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why resolutions fail - not because you lack discipline or motivation, but because most people skip the most important step: reflection.

If you want 2026 to feel different... not just in January, but all year... this conversation will help you create clarity, ownership, and sustainable momentum.

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The week between Christmas and New Year has a reputation for being a free-for-all. Routines disappear, meals blur together, and a lot of people quietly decide they’ll “start fresh in January.”

In this episode, we reframe that week entirely.

Instead of chasing discipline or perfection, you’ll learn how to stay connected to your habits... so momentum isn’t lost, and January doesn’t feel like a reset.

Schedule a Free Strategy Session W/ Joey:

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