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The health and fitness show for real, everyday people.

Each week, we break down the health and fitness headlines that matter and translate them into clear, practical action. You’ll also hear conversations with trusted experts in strength training, longevity, mental health, nutrition, stress management, and parenting.

Hosted by Jesse Carrajat — USMC veteran, fitness coach, healthcare executive, and father of three.

Give us 45 minutes a week, and we’ll help you train smarter, eat better, manage stress, and build a stronger body and mind for the long haul.

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Jun 30, 2025 · 39 min
Peptides, Booze Brain Damage, Jacked Dads, Fitness Addicts, and Should Christians Drink? | Ask Us Anything Vol. 2
The Variety Pack is back—and yes, it’s as unpredictable as ever. We’re tackling your best (and weirdest) questions about fitness, faith, health, and real life with zero filter and plenty of laughs. This week: - What your pee color says about your supplement stack - Are peptides worth the hype—or just expensive hope? - How alcohol affects your brain long-term - Can fitness become a new addiction? - Should Christians drink—or steer clear? - What the Church gets right (and wrong) about recovery It’s fast, fun, and honest—but always grounded in the mission: helping you live strong, think clearly, and run free. Got a question for the next Ask Us Anything? DM us @runningfreepodcast on Instagram. SPONSORS: - Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/OarStrength⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://livemomentous.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RUNNING FREE RESOURCES - Visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Subscribe to our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY - Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT - Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/4at8Yhn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Spotify Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Running Free Podcast - YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Life is short, and it moves fast. This show will help you make the most of it. Running Free is a podcast about optimizing health, and breaking free from the habits and distractions that hold us back. We cover fitness, mental health, culture, addiction, parenting, humor, and everything in between. Hosted by veteran, fitness expert, and health advocate Jesse Carrajat, each episode explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who teach and inspire us to live healthy, long, meaningful lives. Stop Chasing Life. Start Running Free.
Jun 19, 2025 · 24 min
The Art of Being a Good Dad | Happy Father's Day Week
How would the world be different if everyone had a good father? In this special Father’s Day Week episode, we ask a simple but powerful question: What makes a good dad? Drawing from wisdom, research, and personal experience, this episode explores four pillars that every parent can strive toward: protection, provision, presence, and praise. Whether you're a dad, want to be one, or reflecting on your relationship with your own father (or lack thereof), this episode offers a powerful reminder that good fathers can change the world, and it starts at home. SPONSORS: - Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/OarStrength⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://livemomentous.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RUNNING FREE RESOURCES - Visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Subscribe to our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY - Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT - Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/4at8Yhn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Spotify Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠Running Free Podcast - YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Life is short, and it moves fast. This show will help you make the most of it. Running Free is a podcast about optimizing health, and breaking free from the habits and distractions that hold us back. We cover fitness, mental health, culture, addiction, parenting, humor, and everything in between. Hosted by veteran, fitness expert, and health advocate Jesse Carrajat, each episode explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who teach and inspire us to live healthy, long, meaningful lives. Stop Chasing Life. Start Running Free.
Jun 12, 2025 · 26 min
The Fear of Death | Why It Might Be Driving Your Anxiety
We don’t like to talk about death—but what if your fear of death is shaping how you live, and driving your anxiety? In this solo episode, Jesse shares how his personal experiences with death—and how a therapist’s simple question unlocked a deep truth: our fear of death may be the hidden source of our anxiety, ambition, and need for control. Drawing from global traditions, we explore what Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, and modern secular thinkers believe about death and the afterlife. From Ecclesiastes to Michael Singer, Alan Watts to David Gibson, this episode offers a guided reflection on how our beliefs about death shape how we live. EPISODE RESOURCES - Intro Clip: Learn more from Alan Watts: Alan Watts Org - Audio Lecture Collections, Official Videos, Books, & Quotes - Book Suggestion: Living Life Backward, by David Gibson: Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End by David Gibson | Goodreads SPONSORS: - Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/OarStrength⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://livemomentous.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RUNNING FREE RESOURCES - Visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Subscribe to our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY - Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT - Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/4at8Yhn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Spotify Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠Running Free Podcast - YouTube⁠⁠ Life is short, and it moves fast. This show will help you make the most of it. Running Free is a podcast about optimizing health, and breaking free from the habits and distractions that hold us back. We cover fitness, mental health, culture, addiction, parenting, humor, and everything in between. Hosted by veteran, fitness expert, and health advocate Jesse Carrajat, each episode explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who teach and inspire us to trade distraction and frivolousness for healthy, long, meaningful lives. Stop Chasing Life. Start Running Free.
Jun 6, 2025 · 32 min
Drink Less or Not at All? (and How to Stay on YOUR Wagon This Summer)
Should you drink less, or not at all? As summer starts, we want to help you answer this question and give you the tools to stay on whatever wagon YOU choose. We cover: - NA drinks, THC, nicotine, and what actually helps - The workouts, supplements, and habits that keep us anchored - How to use accountability, routine, and mindset to stay consistent - Why it’s not about being perfect—it’s about knowing your “why” If you’re trying to drink less—or quit altogether—this episode is for you. SPONSORS: - Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/OarStrength⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://livemomentous.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RESOURCES - Visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Subscribe to our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY - Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P⁠⁠⁠⁠ - How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT - Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/4at8Yhn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Spotify Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - YouTube Channel: ⁠Running Free Podcast - YouTube⁠ Life is short, and it moves fast. This show will help you make the most of it. Running Free is a podcast about optimizing health, and breaking free from the habits and distractions that hold us back. We cover fitness, mental health, culture, addiction, parenting, humor, and everything in between. Hosted by veteran, fitness expert, and health advocate Jesse Carrajat, each episode explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who teach and inspire us to trade distraction and frivolousness for healthy, long, meaningful lives. Stop Chasing Life. Start Running Free.
May 29, 2025 · 25 min
Gym Pet Peeves, Flexing, Nicknames, Fast Food, and Stately Gentlemen Debates | Ask Us Anything Vol. 1
Welcome to the first-ever Running Free Variety Pack — a new monthly tradition where we let our hair down, field listener questions, react to surprise prompts, and riff on everything from the meaningful to the ridiculous. This week: • Is flexing in the mirror a crime?• The origin story of Justin's nickname• Who is the more mature gentlemen?• Our gym pet peeves• Our go-to healthy fast-food spots• Gas vs. electric vehicles It’s unfiltered, fast-paced, and fun—but as always, packed with substance (the healthy kind). Got a question or topic for the next Variety Pack? DM @runningfreepodcast on Instagram and we might tackle it on the next one. Sponsors: - Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/OarStrength⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://livemomentous.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources & Community: - Visit our website ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. - Subscribe to our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Episodes You Might Enjoy: - Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P⁠⁠⁠ - How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe & Support: - Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/4at8Yhn⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Spotify Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ⁠⁠⁠⁠ - YouTube Channel: Running Free Podcast - YouTube Life is short, and it moves fast. This show will help you make the most of it. Running Free is a podcast about optimizing health, and breaking free from the habits and distractions that hold us back. We cover fitness, parenting, mindfulness, addiction, mental health, and everything in between. Hosted by veteran, fitness expert, and health advocate Jesse Carrajat, each episode explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who teach and inspire us to trade distraction and frivolousness for healthy, long, meaningful lives.
May 22, 2025 · 43 min
Fitness Fads of 2025 | Cold Plunges, Ozempic, Fasting, HIIT, Strength vs. Cardio, and More
Do you really need to lift weights to be healthy? Is intermittent fasting a magic bullet for fat loss? Should you be tracking every macro, every day? In this episode of Running Free, Jesse and co-host Justin Maziarz cut through the noise and tackle some of the most persistent myths in fitness today. From cold plunges to HIIT to calorie counting, they explore what’s legit, what’s overhyped, and what actually works in 2025. If you’re tired of confusion and ready to train with purpose—this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now to learn what’s real, what’s not, and what to do instead. Sponsors: - Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/OarStrength⁠⁠⁠ - Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": ⁠⁠⁠https://livemomentous.com⁠⁠⁠ Resources & Community: - Visit our website ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. - Subscribe to our newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Episodes You Might Enjoy: - Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P⁠⁠⁠ - How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3⁠⁠⁠ - Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZ⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe & Support: - Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/4at8Yhn⁠⁠⁠ - Spotify Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ⁠⁠⁠ - YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoberStrengthPodcast⁠⁠ Life is short, and it moves fast. This show will help you make the most of it. Running Free is a podcast about turning down the noise, and breaking free from the habits and distractions that hold us back. We cover fitness, parenting, mindfulness, addiction, mental health, and everything in between. Hosted by veteran, fitness expert, and health advocate Jesse Carrajat, each episode explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who teach and inspire us to trade distraction and frivolousness for healthy, long, meaningful lives.
May 15, 2025 · 33 min
Parental Burnout, "Good Enough" Parenting, and Dysregulation: The Parenting Episode
Modern parenting is exhausting—and the answer isn’t doing more. What if being a "Good Enough" parent is more than enough for your kids? On this week's episode, we talk about the quiet exhaustion of modern parenting, why perfectionism is stealing our joy (and presence), and how social media has warped our sense of what it means to be a “good parent.” If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, guilty, or like you're missing the moments that matter—this one’s for you. Sponsors: - Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/OarStrength⁠⁠ - Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": ⁠⁠https://livemomentous.com⁠⁠ Resources & Community: - Visit our website ⁠here⁠. - Subscribe to our newsletter ⁠here⁠. Episodes You Might Enjoy: - Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: ⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P⁠⁠ - How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: ⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3⁠⁠ - Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: ⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZ⁠⁠ Subscribe & Support: - Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://apple.co/4at8Yhn⁠⁠ - Spotify Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ⁠⁠ - YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoberStrengthPodcast⁠ Running Free is a weekly podcast about turning down the noise, living with intention, and breaking free from the habits, distractions, and mindsets that hold us back. Hosted by veteran, mental health advocate, fitness expert, and father of three Jesse Carrajat, each episode curiously explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who will teach and inspire us to trade distraction for depth, and frivolousness for healthy, long, meaningful lives. Stop chasing. Start Running FREE.
May 1, 2025 · 30 min
Workaholism, Toxic Ambition, Stress Management, and Self-Medication: The Work Addiction Episode
Workaholism is a hidden addiction quietly wrecking your health, relationships, and happiness. You've probably bought into the myth of hustle culture, but what's it really costing you? Today, we explore the real dangers behind work addiction, why modern society glorifies burnout, and practical steps to reclaim your life and priorities. Expect to learn how to recognize true workaholism, why obsessive productivity actually undermines your performance, how hustle culture impacts your brain and relationships, the surprising parallels between work addiction and substance abuse, actionable strategies for breaking the cycle, and why true success doesn't require sacrificing your well-being. Sponsors: - Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength - Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.com Resources & Community: - Visit the Sober Strength website: www.soberstrength.com - Subscribe to our newsletter: Expert Fitness, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Guides | Sober Strength Episodes You Might Enjoy: - Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P - How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3 - Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZ Subscribe & Support: - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn - Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SoberStrengthPodcast Life is short; we all deserve to live a lot more free. This podcast will help you learn how. This show is by hosted by Jesse Carrajat, USMC veteran, health & wellness advocate, and non-profit healthcare leader. Tune in weekly for insightful guests, evidence-based wisdom, and inspiring stories to help you break free from mindsets and habits that are stealing your life. #LiveFree
Apr 24, 2025 · 30 min
The Nicotine Dilemma: Powerful Nootropic or Dangerous Addiction
Nicotine is one of the most controversial—and misunderstood—substances in modern health. Touted by some as a cognitive enhancer and demonized by others as dangerously addictive, what's the truth behind nicotine? In this episode, we unpack the science to reveal nicotine's actual effects on your brain, body, and behavior. From ancient rituals to modern-day vaping, from cognitive boosts to severe withdrawals, we're exploring every angle. If you've ever wondered, "Is nicotine helping me or hooking me?"—this deep dive is for you. Sponsors: - Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: ⁠https://bit.ly/OarStrength⁠ - Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": ⁠https://livemomentous.com⁠ Resources & Community: - Visit the Sober Strength website: ⁠www.soberstrength.com⁠ - Subscribe to our newsletter: ⁠Expert Fitness, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Guides | Sober Strength⁠ Episodes You Might Enjoy: - Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P⁠ - How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: ⁠https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3⁠ - Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: ⁠https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZ⁠ Subscribe & Support: - Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://apple.co/4at8Yhn⁠ - Spotify Podcasts: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ⁠ - YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoberStrengthPodcast⁠ Life is short; we all deserve to live a lot more free. This podcast will help you learn how. Sober Strength is hosted by Jesse Carrajat, USMC veteran, health & wellness advocate, and non-profit healthcare leader. Tune in weekly for insightful guests, evidence-based wisdom, and inspiring stories to help you break free from mindsets and habits that are stealing your life. #LiveFree
Apr 18, 2025 · 31 min
Unpacking Caffeine: Energy, Dependency, and Brain Chemistry
Caffeine is the most widely used psychoactive drug on the planet—but how much do you actually know about it? From lattes to pre-workouts, it’s sold as a productivity booster and performance hack. But underneath the buzz, there's a darker side: anxiety, disrupted sleep, dependency, and withdrawals. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the world’s favorite legal drug and unpack what your daily habit might really be costing you. Expect to learn how caffeine affects your brain and nervous system, how dependency builds over time, why withdrawal hits harder than people expect, how marketing and culture normalize overconsumption, and how to reset your relationship with caffeine for long-term health and energy. Sponsors: Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.com Resources & Community: Visit the Sober Strength website: www.soberstrength.com Subscribe to our newsletter: Expert Fitness, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Guides | Sober Strength Episodes You Might Enjoy: Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3 Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZ Subscribe & Support: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SoberStrengthPodcast Life is short; we all deserve to live a lot more free. This podcast will help you learn how. Sober Strength is hosted by Jesse Carrajat, USMC veteran, health & wellness advocate, and non-profit healthcare leader. Tune in weekly for insightful guests, evidence-based wisdom, and inspiring stories to help you break free from mindsets and habits that are stealing your life. #LiveFree
Apr 2, 2025 · 40 min
Can Science Help You Drink Less? This App Founder (3M Users) Says Yes | Vedant Pradeep of Reframe
In this episode, Jesse sits down with Vedant Pradeep, the co-founder and CEO of Reframe—the #1 neuroscience-backed app helping over 3 million people drink less and live more. Together, they explore how behavioral science, daily habit loops, and community-based tools are reshaping what recovery and moderation can look like. Vedant also introduces Liquid Luck, a new line of functional, alcohol-free beverages designed to help reduce cravings, manage stress, and create a smarter alternative to traditional drinking rituals. This episode isn’t about theory—it’s about tools. Whether you're sober curious, deep in recovery, or just looking to optimize your habits, you’ll walk away with new ideas, renewed motivation, and actionable insight. Topics Covered: The science behind cravings and cognitive overload Why Reframe is working when other tools haven’t How daily micro-habits and community drive real behavior change The vision behind Liquid Luck and how it works Why sustainable change starts with progress, not perfection EPISODE LINKS: Try Vedant's new functional NA beverages: Liquid Luck: The Best Non-Alcoholic Drink To Ease Your Alcohol Cravings Learn more at SoberStrength.com EXPLORE OUR SPONSORS - Get started with safe medication to help you drink less |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Build Your Routine with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Momentous Supplements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, code "STRENGTH" for 20% off SOBER STRENGTH RESOURCES - Visit the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sober Strength Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sober Strength Newsletter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **** Life's Too Short. TAKE IT BACK. Sober Strength is a show to help you live healthier, happier, and more FREE. Hosted by USMC veteran, certified health coach, and non-profit healthcare leader Jesse Carrajat. Tune in weekly for inspiring guests, science-backed insights, and motivating stories to help you start LIVIN the life you deserve. #SoberStrength
Mar 25, 2025 · 35 min
The 60-Day Fat Loss Blueprint: Start Shredding for Summer NOW!
Spring is here—and that means it’s time to shift gears. Host Jesse Carrajat shares his complete fat loss strategy designed to help you safely, and effectively shed excess fat and build confidence going into Summer 2025. This episode lays out the exact blueprint Jesse uses every year to cut body fat while staying strong—refined over two decades of training and coaching. You’ll learn: How to implement carb cycling and carb timing for real results The strength split and cardio combo that preserves muscle Lifestyle habits that actually move the needle Which supplements are worth your money—and which aren’t This is a real-world plan for beginner-to-intermediate exercisers who want to look and feel their best heading into summer—no gimmicks, no fluff. Hit play and get to work. EPISODE RESOURCES - Access the FREE 60-Day Fat Lass program ⁠HERE!⁠ - Free Calorie Calculator: https://www.calculator.net/tdee-calculator.html EXPLORE OUR SPONSORS - Get started with safe medication to help you drink less |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Build Your Routine with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Momentous Supplements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, code "STRENGTH" for 20% off SOBER STRENGTH RESOURCES - Visit the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sober Strength Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sober Strength Newsletter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **** Life's Too Short. TAKE IT BACK. Sober Strength is a show to help you live healthier, happier, and more FREE. Hosted by USMC veteran, certified health coach, and non-profit healthcare leader Jesse Carrajat. Tune in weekly for inspiring guests, science-backed insights, and motivating stories to help you start LIVIN the life you deserve. #TakeItBack
Mar 19, 2025 · 46 min
Why Are Men Struggling? Mental Health, Addiction, and Isolation in 2025 | Dave "Goose" Mills of Men's Alliance
Men today are more anxious, depressed, and addicted than ever before. Despite living in an era of unprecedented convenience, male suicide rates remain alarmingly high, addiction is rising, and isolation has become the norm. So what’s really going on? In this episode, Jesse sits down with David “Goose” Mills, founder of Men’s Alliance, to break down the state of men’s mental health in 2025 and why so many are feeling lost. They explore: - Why men are struggling despite having more resources than ever - The silent epidemic of isolation and addiction - How brotherhood and community can be the antidote to depression - Why physical fitness isn’t just about the body—it’s about mental resilience - The steps every man can take to reclaim his strength and purpose Listen now and take your first step toward breaking free, and reclaiming your strength. #BreakFree EXPLORE OUR SPONSORS - Get started with safe medication to help you drink less |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Build Your Routine with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Momentous Supplements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, code "STRENGTH" for 20% off SOBER STRENGTH RESOURCES - Visit the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sober Strength Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠Sober Strength Newsletter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **** Life's Too Short. TAKE IT BACK. Sober Strength is a show to help you live healthier, happier, and more FREE. Hosted by USMC veteran, certified health coach, and non-profit healthcare leader Jesse Carrajat. Tune in weekly for inspiring guests, science-backed insights, and motivating stories to help you start LIVIN the life you deserve. #TakeItBack
Mar 12, 2025 · 22 min
Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics that Should SCARE You
Social media isn’t just a habit—it’s a full-blown addiction. It hijacks your brain, steals your time, and rewires the way you think, work, and interact with the world. And the worst part? It’s happening to millions of people without them even realizing it. In this episode, we break down five shocking statistics that expose the true cost of social media addiction—not just on your mental health, but on your productivity, relationships, and even your safety. How much time are you really losing to scrolling? What is social media doing to your brain—especially if you started young? Why is it more addictive than alcohol and cigarettes? What can you do to take back control? Most people won’t make it to the end of this episode. Not because they don’t have time—but because their attention span has already been hijacked. Tune in, for help tuning out, social media. EXPLORE OUR SPONSORS - Get started with safe medication to help you drink less |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Build Your Routine with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Momentous Supplements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, code "STRENGTH" for 20% off SOBER STRENGTH RESOURCES - Visit the⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sober Strength Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Sign up for our ⁠⁠Sober Strength Newsletter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **** In an age of unprecedented stress and excess, Running Free is a show to help you learn to live life more fit, and more free. Hosted by USMC veteran, certified health coach, and non-profit healthcare leader Jesse Carrajat. Tune in weekly for fascinating guests, science-backed insights, and motivating stories to help you build your best life yet. #BreakFree
Mar 5, 2025 · 23 min
Mastering Stress (Part 2) | Movement, Mindfulness, and More
Stress isn’t going anywhere. Life will throw punches, pressure will build, and if you don’t have a plan, stress will own you. That’s why in Part 2 of the Mastering Stress series, we’re moving beyond the foundation (sleep, nutrition, and organization) and diving into real-time stress management strategies—the tools that help you absorb stress, channel it into something productive, and break the cycle of self-medication. In this episode, we cover: - Why overstimulation is ruining your ability to handle stress (and how to fix it) - The power of movement—how fitness acts as a natural stress relief system - The best supplements for mental resilience—and why no pill can replace real habits If you’re tired of stress leading you toward alcohol, unhealthy food, or mindless distractions, this episode will show you how to fight back. EXPLORE OUR SPONSORS - Get started with safe medication to help you drink less |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Build Your Routine with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Momentous Supplements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, code "STRENGTH" for 20% off SOBER STRENGTH RESOURCES - Visit the⁠⁠⁠ Sober Strength Website⁠⁠⁠ - Sign up for our ⁠Sober Strength Newsletter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **** In an age of unprecedented stress and excess, Sober Strength is a show to help you learn to live life more fit, and more free. Hosted by USMC veteran, certified health coach, and non-profit healthcare leader Jesse Carrajat. Tune in weekly for fascinating guests, science-backed insights, and motivating stories to help you build your best life yet. #BreakFree
Feb 26, 2025 · 25 min
Mastering Stress (Part 1) | Bulletproof Your Sleep, Nutrition & Time Management
Stress is the #1 reason people self-medicate—whether it’s alcohol, food, social media, or any other escape. But here’s the truth: you don’t need another drink, another distraction, or another excuse. You need a gameplan. This is Part 1 of the Mastering Stress series, where we stop playing defense and start playing offense. In this episode, we break down the three pillars of stress-proofing your life: - Sleep – The foundation of stress resilience. If you’re sleep-deprived, you’re already losing the battle. -Nutrition – How to fuel your body and brain to handle stress instead of crumbling under it. - Time Management – Because chaos and poor structure are making your stress worse. This isn’t theory. This is science-backed, real-world strategy. The kind that stops stress from controlling you—so you can live life more free. EXPLORE OUR SPONSORS - Get started with medication to help you drink less |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Build Your Routine with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Momentous Supplements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, code "STRENGTH" SOBER STRENGTH RESOURCES - Visit the⁠⁠ Sober Strength Website⁠⁠ - Sign up for our Sober Strength Newsletter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **** In an age of unprecedented stress and excess, Sober Strength is a show to help you conquer unhealthy habits and LIVE LIFE MORE FREE. Hosted by USMC veteran, certified health coach, and non-profit healthcare leader Jesse Carrajat. Tune in weekly for fascinating guests, science-backed insights, and motivating stories to help you build your best life yet. #BreakFree
Feb 19, 2025 · 32 min
The Truth About Mental Health Insurance (And How to Get the Coverage You Actually Need)
Navigating the complexities of mental health insurance coverage can be daunting, but it's essential to ensure you receive the care you deserve. In this episode, we delve into effective strategies to help you: - Understand Your Coverage: Learn about the mental health services your insurance plan offers and how to access them. - Advocate for Yourself: Equip yourself with tools and knowledge to effectively communicate with insurance providers. - Utilize Available Resources: Discover organizations and tools designed to assist you in navigating mental health insurance. HELPFUL RESOURCES Healthcare.gov: Provides detailed information on mental health and substance abuse coverage under the Affordable Care Act. healthcare.gov National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Offers guidance on understanding health insurance and mental health benefits. nami.org Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): Features resources to help you navigate your coverage and make informed decisions. cms.gov American Psychological Association (APA): Provides insights into insurance coverage for mental health services. apa.org Empower yourself with the right information to navigate the insurance landscape and access the mental health care you need. EXPLORE OUR SPONSORS - Get started with medication to help you drink less |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Build Your Routine with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Momentous Supplements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, code "STRENGTH" SOBER STRENGTH RESOURCES - Visit the⁠ Sober Strength Website⁠ - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **** In an age of unprecedented stress and excess, Sober Strength is a show to help you conquer unhealthy habits and LIVE LIFE MORE FREE. Hosted by USMC veteran, certified health coach, and non-profit healthcare leader Jesse Carrajat. Tune in weekly for fascinating guests, science-backed insights, and motivating stories to help you build your best life yet. #BreakFree
Feb 12, 2025 · 36 min
Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Herren, former NBA star and the subject of ESPN's acclaimed 30 for 30 documentary,Unguarded . We explore the pressing question: Are today's youth more addicted than previous generations? Chris's perspective may surprise you. Drawing from his extensive experience speaking across the country, he offers insights into the challenges and resilience of today's young people. Join us as we go deep into Chris's journey from professional basketball to becoming a leading voice in addiction recovery, and his optimistic outlook on the future of America's youth. #SoberStrength #AddictionRecovery #ChrisHerren #YouthAddiction #MentalHealth #ESPN30for30 #HerrenProject #HerrenWellness #LiveDeep - Learn more about the Herren Project:herrenproject.org - Explore Herren Wellness:chrisherren.com - See the power of Chris's youth outreach:herrentalks.com. EXPLORE OUR SPONSORS - Get started with medication to help you drink less |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Build Your Routine with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Momentous Supplements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, code "STRENGTH" SOBER STRENGTH RESOURCES - Visit theSober Strength Website - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **** In an age of unprecedented stress and excess, Sober Strength is a show to help you conquer unhealthy habits and LIVE LIFE MORE FREE. Hosted by USMC veteran, certified health coach, and non-profit healthcare leader Jesse Carrajat. Tune in weekly for fascinating guests, science-backed insights, and motivating stories to help you build your best life yet. #BreakFree
Feb 5, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
The Complete Science of Alcohol Addiction | Dr. John Umhau, World-Renowned Physician
What if everything you thought about alcohol addiction was only half the story? In this episode, Dr. John Umhau, a world-renowned physician and addiction expert, breaks down the complete science behind alcohol addiction—what’s really happening in the brain, why some people struggle more than others, and how to heal. We cover cutting-edge research on: - The neuroscience of alcohol dependence - How nutrition can speed up recovery - The role of medication-assisted treatment - How faith and meaning can help break addiction If you or someone you love is navigating alcohol addiction, this conversation is essential. Listen now and discover the path to real, lasting recovery. #SoberStrength #LiveDeep - Learn more about Dr. Umhau and his work: www.alcoholrecoverymedicine.com EXPLORE OUR SPONSORS - Get started with medication to help you drink less |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Build Your Routine with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Momentous Supplements⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOBER STRENGTH RESOURCES - Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In an age of stress and excess, Sober Strength helps you stay strong and LIVE LIFE MORE FREE. Hosted by USMC veteran, healthcare leader, and fitness expert Jesse Carrajat. Tune in every Thursday for science-backed insights and real talk to unlock your BEST LIFE YET. #LiveDeep
Jan 30, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Breaking the Alcohol Detox-to-Retox Loop | Jenn Kautsch
Are you stuck in the Detox-to-Retox loop with alcohol—cutting back, then binging again? In this episode, Jenn Kautsch, author and founder of Sober Sis, breaks down why so many people find themselves trapped in this exhausting cycle—and how to break free for good. We dive into the science, mindset shifts, faith, and real-life strategies that can help you stop the cycle and build a healthier, more sustainable relationship with alcohol. If you’re tired of the all-or-nothing approach and ready to find balance, this conversation is for you. #BreakFree #LiveDeep - Visit the Sober Sis Home Page: www.sobersis.com - Try Jenn's 21 Day Reset Challenge: www.sobersis.com/21daychallenge - Follow Jenn on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sobersis EXPLORE OUR SPONSORS - Get started with medication to help you drink less |⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit Oar Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Build Your Routine with ⁠⁠⁠Momentous Supplements⁠⁠⁠ SOBER STRENGTH RESOURCES - Download the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Join our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Altum Fitness Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. - Take our free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alcohol Reduction Blueprint course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow Sober Strength on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Follow the show on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alcohol. Social Media. Netflix. Gambling. Something else? In an age of unrelenting stress and information overload, which vice are you leaning on? How are YOU staying strong? Sober Strength is a show about seeking balance while helping you stress less, live more, and break free from the chains holding you back. Hosted by USMC veteran, healthcare leader, fitness expert, and mental health advocate Jesse Carrajat, join us every Thursday for full episodes and unlock your BEST LIFE YET. #LiveDeep