GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and Ozempic are already being used by gym members, and most gym owners have no plan for it.

In this episode of the Sweat Success Podcast, we break down how GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and telehealth are changing the fitness industry, and what gym owners, CrossFit affiliates, and personal trainers need to understand right now.

This conversation covers:

• What GLP-1 drugs and semaglutide actually do in the body
• Why gym members are already using weight-loss medication
• The biggest risks of ignoring GLP-1s inside gyms
• How inflammation, hormones, and food noise impact fitness results
• The difference between unsafe shortcuts and guided medical wellness
• How gyms can talk about GLP-1s ethically without prescribing or crossing lines
• Why GLP-1s can increase gym attendance, intensity, and retention
  
  

If you’re a gym owner, personal trainer, or fitness business operator, this episode will help you understand the reality of GLP-1 medications in fitness before misinformation or fear costs you trust and members.

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Dave Appel is a gym owner and medical wellness operator working at the intersection of fitness, hormones, and telehealth. Follow him for real-world insights on GLP-1s, HRT, recovery, and the future of fitness and healthcare.

https://www.solacrossfit.com/
/ dappelfit19

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Most people proudly say “the gym is my therapy,” but according to trauma therapist Ashley… this is often a major red flag that someone is actually avoiding their trauma, not healing it.

In this powerful episode, we expose how trauma hides inside discipline, fitness routines, overtraining, and even “grind” culture. Ashley breaks down how trauma is stored in the body, why certain people cling to fitness as identity, and how trainers accidentally cross into therapeutic territory they’re not trained for.

This conversation dismantles the myths, reveals the psychology behind gym obsession, and gives you tools to finally understand yourself (or your clients) on a deeper level.

If you’ve ever asked questions like…

• Can exercise help heal trauma or PTSD?
• Why do I work out so much, is it trauma?
• Am I addicted to the gym? How do I know?
• Why do I feel worse mentally even though I’m training harder?
• Is using the gym as therapy healthy or harmful?
• How do I stop using exercise to avoid my problems?
• How does childhood trauma affect my discipline or training habits?

…then this episode will feel like someone finally turned the lights on.

Whether you’re a gym owner, personal trainer, or someone who trains to “feel okay,” this episode will hit home and expand your understanding of mental, emotional, and physical health.

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⭐ TIMESTAMPS FOR BETTER NAVIGATION

0:00:00 — Understanding the Role of Exercise in Mental Health

0:04:15 — Compounding Effects of Trauma

0:08:37 — Parental Guidance and Emotional Intelligence

0:12:37 — “Tough” Upbringing vs. Emotional Balance

0:17:45 — The Role of Ayahuasca in Trauma Treatment

0:20:02 — Self-Reflection and Coping Mechanisms

0:22:11 — Advice for Listeners (Self-Reflection, Questions to Ask)

0:23:58 — Supporting Friends and Clients with Trauma

0:27:42 — Framing Therapy and Reducing Stigma

0:36:05 — The Role of Fitness in Mental Health

0:39:12 — Advice for Action (Gym Owners, Trainers, Listeners)

0:49:54 — Contact Information and Final Thoughts

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Why are so many people still feeling “off” after COVID?

From dizziness to fatigue, brain fog to stress, chest tightness to confusion… millions are searching for answers.

In this episode, CRNA and author Kristina Morros shares her firsthand perspective from the front lines of the pandemic and what she’s seen after it: including the aftereffects people rarely talk about, the confusing rise in brain and heart symptoms, and why so many still don’t feel like themselves.

We address the questions people are typing into Google every day:

• Why do I still feel dizzy after COVID?
• Can COVID cause brain fog or confusion?
• What body systems are affected by COVID-19 long-term?
• Are these brain-related symptoms normal after COVID?
• Why do some people report memory issues after COVID or the vaccine?
• Is sore throat after the COVID vaccine common?
• Are these symptoms long COVID or something else?
• Can inflammation after COVID improve?
• How do I start healing when doctors don’t have answers?

Kristina also shares how COVID impacted society, why the healthcare system struggled, and why so many people feel unsure about their symptoms today whether from COVID itself, stress, lifestyle changes, or fear around possible vaccine side effects.

But this conversation is ultimately about hope: your body can heal, you’re not alone, and there are practical daily steps people are using to feel normal again.

⭐ CHAPTERS

[0:00:00] Introduction & Book Title "Get Healthy or Get Dead

[0:02:55] Personal Discipline & Health Choices

[0:10:17] COVID-19 Vaccines & Healthcare Critique

[0:17:54] Alternative Treatments & Health System Issues

[0:28:05] Semaglutide, Quick Fixes & Pharmaceutical Industry

[0:40:05] Motivation & Coaching Techniques

[0:48:11] Daily Health Routine & Lifestyle Changes

[0:51:38] Resources & Closing Remarks

⭐ RESOURCES

Kristina Morros “Get Healthy or Get Dead”

Website: gethealthyorgetdead.com

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