Self-Help & Growth Episodes

If your brain feels foggy, tired, or easily overloaded, food can either make things worse or quietly help in the background. In this episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with dietitian and health coach Alisa Bloom about simple ways to support brain health using everyday foods like fatty fish, green leafy vegetables, and whole grains. Alisa explains what the research says about brain‑supportive nutrients and why small, realistic changes often work better than extreme diets...

If you have spent years pushing through pain, burnout, or sensory overload, you might not trust your body’s signals anymore. In this episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with Bernadette Ana Buckner about body intelligence, the mind‑body connection, and small ways to start listening to your body again without guilt or pressure. Bernadette shares how tuning into subtle signals—like tension, exhaustion, or gut feelings—helped her make better choices for her health and well‑b...

If toxic positivity makes you roll your eyes but you still want more light in your life, this episode is for you. In this conversation on The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with joy‑fanatic and author M. Louise Pistole about her devotional‑style book “Discover Your Joy” and how to find small moments of joy even when life is stressful or overwhelming. Louise shares her own story of learning to look for joy on ordinary and difficult days, and how short, simple practices helped her s...

If you feel like nothing you do is ever “good enough,” perfectionism might be running the show—and quietly draining your energy. In this episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with “Perfectionist in Recovery” and board‑certified psychologist Dr. Camila Williams about what perfectionism really is, how it connects to anxiety and stress, and how high achievers can start loosening its grip. Dr. Camila breaks down common causes and roots of perfectionism, from early messages abo...

If typical weight loss stories make you feel judged or “not disciplined enough,” this episode takes a different path. In this conversation on The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with Russ from the “Nick and Russ Don’t Know Anything!” podcast about his real‑life fitness journey, the ups and downs of losing weight, and how friendship and support made a huge difference. Russ shares what life was like before he started, what finally motivated him to make changes, and how the weight los...

If you are a busy woman who feels pulled in every direction, the idea of “living a healthy lifestyle” can sound impossible. In this episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with Navy wife, mom of four, and women’s wellness coach Dr. Stephanie Snyder about small, realistic health habits that actually fit real life. Instead of strict routines or “have it all” pressure, Dr. Stephanie focuses on helping women listen to their intuition and body wisdom so they can choose what truly...

If you have ever looked in the mirror and felt stuck between wanting to change and not knowing where to start, Kathy’s story will feel familiar. In this episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with Ontario‑based mom, podcaster, and life coach Kathy Howell about her real‑life health journey and how she slowly moved toward a healthier lifestyle without crash diets or self‑hate. Kathy shares honestly about struggling with her weight, what finally motivated her to make changes, ...

Getting dressed, showering, moving around the house, or going to work can take a lot more planning and energy when you live with cerebral palsy. In this episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with author, artist, athlete, and motivational speaker Win Kelly Charles about how CP affects her activities of daily living—and the creative ways she has built an independent life. Win shares what everyday tasks actually look like for her, from personal care and mobility to communicat...

If you are autistic, sensitive, or just constantly exhausted, “change your whole lifestyle” is not helpful advice. In this autistic‑led episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with blogger and retired Realtor Denise Gardiner about how to plan tiny, realistic healthy changes that fit overwhelmed brains and busy lives. Denise shares how she started her own wellness journey as a mom, wife, grandmother, and full‑time blogger without throwing away everything she was already doing...

If you are autistic, sensitive, or already juggling a lot, starting a podcast can feel exciting and completely overwhelming at the same time. In this episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with podcast host and event producer Lakisha Mosley about calm, step‑by‑step ways to launch and grow a podcast without trying to do everything at once. Lakisha walks through the real basics—choosing a focus, picking equipment that works for your budget, and setting up a simple workflow so...