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Ben Fudge: Why Successful Men Still Can't Lose Weight
Why can a man build a successful business, lead a team, and solve complex problems, but still struggle to lose 20 or 30 pounds?
In this episode, Joel sits down with Ben Fudge, former U.S. Army Ranger and coach at Trevor Kashey Nutrition, for a practical conversation about why lasting health isn't built on motivation or willpower. It's built on systems, awareness, and consistent behaviors.
Ben explains why many high performers already have the discipline they need to transform their health - th
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Aug. 25, 2026
Ben Fudge: Why Successful Men Still Can't Lose Weight
Why can a man build a successful business, lead a team, and solve complex problems, but still struggle to lose 20 or 30 pounds? In this episode, Joel sits down with Ben Fudge, former U.S. Army Ranger and coach at Trevor Kashey Nutrition, for a practical conversation about why lasting health isn't built on motivation or willpower. It's built on systems, awareness, and consistent behaviors. Ben explains why many high performers already have the discipline they need to transform their health - th
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Aug. 11, 2026
UFC Pioneer Zane Frazier Reveals the Truth About Modern Masculinity
What does it take to become one of the original fighters in UFC history - and what can fighting each you about becoming a stronger man? In this episode, Joel sits down with Zane Frazier, UFC pioneer, martial arts master, former NCAA Division I athlete, four-time kickboxing world champion, and leadership coach with more than 40 years of experience developing athletes, business leaders, and young people. Zane takes Joel inside the almost unbelievable story of how he became part of UFC 1, includi
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July 28, 2026
Why Every Entrepreneur Needs to Treat Their Body Like a Business with Chris Ryan
What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't your strategy, your team, or your market - it's your body? In this episode, Joel sits down with Chris Ryan, nationally recognized performance coach, former Division I athlete, and founder of the Chris Ryan Fitness app, for a straight-talking conversation about why physical health isn't a luxury for entrepreneurs. It's the foundation everything else is built on. Chris spent six years running a 24/7 emergency service franchise before ...
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July 14, 2026
From Wall Street to Brooklyn Basement: How Nate Littlewood Rebuilt Everything
What happens when you're making great money, living in one of the best apartments in New York City and you're completely miserable? For Nate Littlewood, the answer was simple: jump. No parachute, no safety net, no guaranteed landing. In this episode, Joel sits down with Nate Littlewood, former Wall Street finance executive turned entrepreneur, fractional CFO, and founder of Future Ready CFO, for a raw and honest conversation about what it really costs to walk away from comfort, reinvent you...
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June 30, 2026
Your Voice Is Lying For You - What You're Really Saying - Barbara McAfee
Most men have no idea what their voice is actually communicating. You think you sound calm. Your wife thinks you sound angry. You think you sound excited. Your kids think you're upset. And nobody ever tells you until the damage is already done. In this episode, Joel sits down with Barbara McAfee, voice coach, author, speaker, and TEDx presenter - to break down something most men have never thought to work on: their voice. This isn't about becoming a singer or a performer. It's about underst...
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June 2, 2026
From Special Forces to Breathwork: Tim Thomas on Healing PTSD & Fixing Sleep
In this episode of the Joel Gandara Podcast, Joel sits down with Tim Thomas, former Australian special forces soldier, professional fighter, and founder of Breathwork in Bed. Tim shares his powerful journey through PTSD, addiction, and personal loss and how hitting rock bottom led him to discover the life-changing power of breathwork and sleep optimization. Today, Tim helps veterans, athletes, and professionals improve their resilience, recovery, and performance through simple, drug-free breat
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