Comeback Athlete
Look, feel, and perform, like an athlete again! We are a remote coaching business that helps former athletes learn how to feel great again.
Podcast - Health, Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset for former athletes and all seeking to live a healthier life.
Episodes
30 episodes
From CrossFit to ThunderBro: The Dave Lipson Story
In this episode, we sit down with Dave Lipson, a former CrossFit Games athlete, strength coach, and the founder of ThunderBro. Dave shares his journey from competing at the highest levels of CrossFit to creating a movement that br...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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32:43
Lifting More Than Weights Elijah Muhammad’s Story of Impact
In this inspiring episode of the Comeback Athlete podcast, we sit down with Elijah Muhammad—athlete, coach, father, and leader—to unpack his incredible journey.Raised in a poor community in Columbus, Ohio, Elijah found his way to Tennes...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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32:20
From Injuries to Podiums: How Cheryl Brost Became a 3x CrossFit Champion
In this episode of the Comeback Athlete Podcast, I sit down with Cheryl Brost, 3x CrossFit Games Champion and one of the most inspiring athletes in the sport. We talk about:✅ Battling back from career-threatening injuries...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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42:22
The Origin of CrossFit, Philosophy of Fitness & What A Large Life Means w/ James Fitzgerald
What does it mean to live a larger life?In this episode, I sit down with James Fitzgerald—founder of OPEX, CrossFit Games champion, and one of the deepest thinkers in the fitness world—to talk about the evolution of CrossFit and how fit...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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50:06
Training After Sport – Why It Still Matters | Coach Mike Boyle
In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Coach Mike Boyle—one of the most respected voices in strength & conditioning—to talk about the transition from sport to lifelong fitness.Whether you're a former athlete t...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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59:40
Life After Sport | Marcus Filly on Identity, Loss & Functional Freedom
What happens when the competition ends but your love for movement stays? In this powerful episode, Coach Blake sits down with Marcus Filly — former CrossFit Games athlete and founder of Functional Bodybuilding — to talk identity, purpose, and r...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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52:09
Is Vitality Just BS? With Michael Bann
Is Vitality Just BS? With Michael Bann — Why Mobility Screens, Pain, and "Wellness" Need a Reality Check📝 Episode Overview:In this unfiltered 60-minute conversation, Coach Blake sits down with veteran coach and...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:04:01
Built Not Burnt: Making Training Fun and Pain-Free Again (with Misbah Haque)
What happens when training becomes a burden instead of a blessing?In this episode, I sit down with coach Misbah Haque to talk about how to bring purpose, fun, and sustainability back into training—especially for burned-out CrossFit athle...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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44:59
Built Not Burnt: Making Training Fun and Pain-Free Again (with Misbah Haque)
What happens when training becomes a burden instead of a blessing?In this episode, I sit down with coach Misbah Haque to talk about how to bring purpose, fun, and sustainability back into training—especially for burned-out CrossFit athle...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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44:59
3 Killers of Testosterone & How to Get It Back Naturally
🎙️ 3 Killers of Testosterone & How to Get It Back NaturallyWelcome to the Comeback Athlete Podcast — today we’re diving deep into the 3 biggest reasons your testosterone might be tanking… and how to naturally bring it back without pills...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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25:45
Philosophy of Coaching Former Athletes with Nick Cheesman
✅ Nick Cheesman’s coaching background✅ His college soccer experience and how it shaped his coaching philosophy✅ Competing in CrossFit and Hyrox✅ The challenges and rewards of training for functional ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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24:42
Protein - A simple guide to what it is, why it matters, and how to get more of it.
🎧 Protein: The Most Important Nutrient You’re Probably Undereating🔗 Apply for Coaching → https://comeback-athlete.com/applyIn this episode of the Comeback Athlete Podcast, Coach Blake breaks down everything you need to know about pr...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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22:13
Fats: The Most Misunderstood Macronutrient | Coach Blake Podcast
Fats: The Most Misunderstood Macronutrient | Coach Blake PodcastAre fats bad for you? Do they make you fat? Coach Blake breaks down the truth about dietary fats—why they’re essential for hormone health, recovery, and long-term performan...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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25:30
🎙️ Do Carbs Make You Fat? | The Truth About Carbs, Fat Loss & Energy
Are carbs really the enemy? In this episode, I break down one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition—carbohydrates.You’ll learn: ✅ What carbs actually are (and the difference between simple & complex) ✅ Why you...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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27:58
New Coach Gabe Woody!
Listen in as I interview New Coach Gabe Woody.Learn about his studies in Exercise Sports Science, Playing College Football, Training people, and more.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:27
The Mental Health Edge To Fitness with Mindset Coach Joe Jardin
Join us as we chat with mindset coach Joe Jardin about the connection between mindset and physical health. In this episode, we cover:Implicit Bias: How subconscious beliefs can influence your fitness and health decisions.
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41:49
Labs, Vitality, and Asking Better Questions For Your Health with Dr. Sean McGovern
This weeks podcast I'm joined with Dr. Sean McGovern. We do a deep dive into lab work and how to use the information to ask better questions with your primary care physician, as well as simple lifestly changes that can improve your...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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49:19
Client Keith's Story of Getting Fit While Traveling
Do you Travel a lot? Does your work schedule have you inconsistent in the gym? Then this podcast is for you! Listen to client Keiths story of how he increased his fitness, strength, and body composition while ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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10:57
Overcoming The Fear Of Failure In Your Fitness and Health
0:00-2:00: Introduction and personal story.2:00-5:00: Understanding the fear of failure and why it’s common.5:00-8:00: Reframing failure as part of growth and building a growth mindset.8:00-10:00...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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11:59
Deload To Reload - When to change the program and avoid burnout
Blake discusses how fitness can be the wrong tool for handleing your stress. And why so many people quit fitness or burn 🔥 out.So, if your looking to keep the fitness gainz 💪 going for the long haul listen in for this 12min podcas...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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12:02
From Victim to Victor - Featuring Guest Doug Bopst
Finding your way out of the trap of being a victim and learning to have victory in your life can be challenging. Today's guest Doug Bopst talks us through his amazing story of being incarcerated and how fitness saved his life. Lear...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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47:12
4 Health Foundations For Staying Healthy When Your Busy
This episode wraps up our final podcast on this series of summarizing eating habits for busy clients Many people are to busy for food prep because of travel, work, or multiple responsibilities. And while in a ideal world, eve...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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20:39
"Healthy Eating on the Move: Navigating Restaurants, Takeout, and Travel"
Eating on the go is part of life, but it doesn't have to derail your health goals! Whether you’re grabbing takeout or dining out, making smart choices comes down to a few key principles. Here’s how you can stay on trac...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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11:46
How To Eat Healthy When Your Busy - with guest Michael Bann
Blake Interviews guest Coach Michael Bann. Michael has 17yrs of remote coaching experience with clients varying from training for Military Special Forces to everyday soccer Mom's.Learn on this podcast: - How to thi...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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47:26
"Assess to Progress: Why Fitness Tests are Crucial in Program Design"
In this episode Conner and Blake talk about the importance of assessment. We layout our assessment principles and how we tailor our test specifically to the client and their goals. We go over: 1) keys to good ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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10:37