Your Ultimate Comeback
Join Brad and Raquel on this weekly podcast as they explore all aspects of health. After going through some extreme hardships and dealing with the aging process, Brad and Raquel came to realize that today's platforms of "Health," "Wellness," and "Fitness" are simply too superficial. They miss so much of what is needed to truly be resilient, fit, healthy, age-defying and constantly growing in life. It's time to break the curse of "MORE and HARDER," is the path. No stone will be left unturned, and warning some of these topics may rub you the wrong way. Please join us with an open mind, and understand when darkness is upon us we are at a crossroads.... Give up or Fight. This podcast will support you in the fight! It's time for Your Ultimate Comeback!
Your Ultimate Comeback
EP 76: I Got Shingles from Stress | The Truth I Didn't Want to Share
In this raw and honest solo episode of Your Ultimate Comeback, Brad opens up about something he never thought he’d share — his recent battle with shingles.
Thirteen days ago, he was hit with the kind of pain that stops you in your tracks. Shingles, brought on by chronic stress and a suppressed immune system, became a wake-up call that forced him to confront how out of balance his life had become — even while doing all the "right" things like eating clean, sleeping well, and working out.
In this episode, Brad gets real about:
- Why he felt like a fraud after getting shingles
- The hidden signs of chronic stress he ignored
- How saying yes to everything led to burnout
- The emotional and physical cost of avoiding hard conversations
- His new rule for protecting energy: If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a no
- Rebuilding a life you’re proud of — not just surviving
If you've ever found yourself overwhelmed, overcommitted, or pretending you're okay when you're not, this episode is for you.
⚠️ Let Brad’s pain be your warning sign — and your permission slip — to slow down, set boundaries, and get honest with yourself before your body forces you to.
👇 Drop a comment if you’ve ever burned out from “doing it all.” What helped you reset?
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