The Excelsior Health Podcast
This is the podcast for busy professionals and parents who are battling weight gain, high stress, and a drop of self confidence.
We take the confusing, complicated, and overwhelming parts of fitness and give you simple but effective strategies and tactics so you can learn how to priortize strength training, healthy habits, and a positive enviornment into your lifestyle.
Our goal is to help you transform your health one episode at a time!
Episodes
47 episodes
47. 10 Lessons from 10 Years of Coaching & Life Transformation (Part 1)
🚨 This is Part 1 of a two-part episode.What does a decade of coaching, leadership, failure, growth, and transformation really teach you?In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Coach Cory Fernandez, owner of Training for Wa...
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Episode 47
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31:25
46. My Goal Setting Framework for Transformational Results
If you’ve ever set goals but struggled to follow through, this episode is your blueprint.In this powerful solo episode, Coach Cory breaks down the exact goal-setting and execution framework he has used over the last decade to transform ...
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Episode 46
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39:57
45. 10 Things You MUST Know to Transform Your Health in 2026
A new year doesn’t require a “new you” — it requires better standards, better systems, and better execution.In this tactical and high-impact solo episode, Coach Cory breaks down the 10 non-negotiable truths every busy professional and p...
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Episode 45
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33:51
44. From Cancer Survivor to Confident Leader. Diana's Transformation Story
What does real transformation look like when life keeps throwing punches?In this deeply powerful and emotional episode, Coach Cory sits down with longtime TFW Sauga student Diana (“Ms. Jara”), who shares her journey through premature bi...
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47:06
43. Two Women, Two Journeys | Their Fitness Industry Experience
What is it really like for women navigating the fitness industry? In this honest and eye-opening episode, Coach Cory sits down with TFW Sauga students Ms. Jara and Reena for a raw conversation about their personal experiences with gyms, coaches...
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Episode 43
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35:01
42. Losing 100+ Pounds & Never Giving Up On The Journey | Reena’s Transformation Story
What does it really take to lose 100+ pounds and keep it off—not for weeks or months, but for over a decade?In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode, Coach Cory sits down with longtime TFW Sauga student Reena, who shares her raw, ...
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55:43
41. The 5 Myths Holiding Busy Professionals Back from Transforming Their Health. Myth #5 – Stop Dieting & Start Training for Life
In the final episode of the Five Myths Holding Busy Professionals Back series, Coach Cory exposes the biggest myth of all — the belief that fast diets and random hard workouts are the keys to long-term transformation.Pulling directly fr...
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Episode 41
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17:41
40. The 5 Myths Holding Busy Professionals Back from Transforming Their Health. Myth #4 – “I’m Too Old” | Why Age Is NOT the Problem
Age is NOT the reason you’re struggling with your health. In this powerful episode, Coach Cory breaks down Myth #4 from the “Five Myths Holding Busy Professionals Back” series — the belief that you are too old to lose fat, build strength, or tr...
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Episode 40
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24:14
39.The 5 Myths Holding Busy Professionals Back From Transforming Their Health. Myth #3 – “I’ll Just Do It On My Own” | Why Coaching=Results
Many busy parents and professionals believe they can “just do it alone.” But in this episode, Coach Cory breaks down Myth #3 of the 5-Myth Series — the belief that you don’t need coaching, accountability, or community to transform your health.<...
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Episode 39
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15:48
38. The 5 Myths Holding Busy Professionals Back from Transforming their Health. Myth #2 – You Don’t Need Hours of Cardio
Most busy professionals think they need long-distance runs, daily bootcamps, or 6–7 training days per week to get in shape. In Episode 33 of the Excelsior Health Podcast, Coach Cory breaks down Myth #2 of the “5 Myths Holding You Back” series —...
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Episode 38
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26:12
37. The 5 Myths Holding Busy Professionals Back from Transforming Their Health. Part 1
“I don’t have time.” — it’s the #1 excuse keeping most people stuck. In this episode, Coach Cory kicks off a brand-new mini-series, “The 5 Myths Holding Busy Professionals Back from Transforming Their Health.”In this first part, Coach C...
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Episode 37
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23:43
36. The Importance of Flow State – How Fitness Creates Focus, Energy & Clarity
Ever feel like you’re working hard but not moving forward? In this powerful solo episode, Coach Cory shares how to tap into the flow state—a mental and physical zone where focus, energy, and performance align.Drawing from lessons at a b...
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Episode 36
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27:24
35. Health Is Confidence, Health Is Capacity | With Coach Jabbar
What does it really mean to be healthy? In this motivating episode, Coach Cory sits down with Coach Jabbar, one of TFW Sauga’s newest coaches, to explore how fitness builds confidence, expands your capacity, and opens doors in every area of lif...
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Episode 35
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26:48
34. How Fitness Strengthens Relationships
Can working out together actually make your relationship stronger? In this real and relatable episode, Coach Cory and Coach Susie dive into the connection between health, fitness, and relationships—exploring how training together (or even apart...
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Episode 34
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22:58
33. Fit Pregnancy–Real Talk w/ Coach Susie on Training & Mindset
Pregnancy doesn’t have to mean losing yourself. In this heartfelt and empowering episode, Coach Cory sits down with Coach Susie, who opens up about her journey through four pregnancies—sharing real-life lessons on fitness, mindset, and motherho...
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Episode 33
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31:25
32. Nav’s Transformation Story of Strength, Loss & Legacy
What happens when fitness becomes more than just a workout—and instead becomes your lifeline? In this deeply inspiring episode, Coach Cory sits down with Nav, a longtime TFW Sauga student, mother, and true warrior, who shares her journey of gri...
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Episode 32
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52:43
31.Rest, Recovery & Resilient Mindset
Most people work hard but never recover—and wonder why they’re always tired, stressed, or stuck. In Part 3 of the Excelsior Health Framework series, Coach Cory unpacks two of the most overlooked pillars of transformation: Rest & Recovery an...
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Episode 31
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36:56
30. Nutrition Habits That Transform Your Health & Body
If training builds your body, nutrition fuels it. In Part 2 of the Excelsior Health Framework series, Coach Cory breaks down the second pillar—Nutrition Habits—and why mastering this area is the game-changer for fat loss, energy, and long-term ...
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Episode 30
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47:07
29. The 4 Training Habits That Transform Your Body & Health
Welcome to a special 5-part series of the Excelsior Health Podcast where Coach Cory breaks down the Excelsior Health Framework—the proven system that has helped hundreds of busy parents and professionals lose fat, build muscle, and reclaim thei...
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Episode 29
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22:09
28. From 299 lbs to Jiu Jitsu Champion – Ricky's Transformation Story
What does it take to lose 100 pounds, rebuild your health, and rise to become a world-ranked Brazilian Jiu Jitsu champion? In this inspiring transformation interview, Coach Cory sits down with longtime friend and athlete Ricky Romero to unpack ...
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Episode 28
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1:09:01
Episode 27: The #1 Factor That Predicts How Long You’ll Live
What if the key to living longer wasn’t diet, exercise, or sleep—but something else entirely? In this episode, Coach Cory dives into the groundbreaking research that shows the #1 predictor of longevity is the quality of your relationships.<...
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Episode 27
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40:39
26. MK the Motivator – How MK Lost 100 lbs & Gained Her Life Back
Is it ever too late to change your life? Not according to MK the Motivator—a 65-year-old mother, leader, and inspiration who lost 100 lbs, rebuilt her strength, and transformed her mindset through the Excelsior Health pillars.In this he...
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58:31
25. How Self-Talk & Visualization Boost Strength & Performance
Want to lift heavier, perform better, and walk into every workout with confidence? In this episode, Coach Cory and Coach Susie break down the science-backed strategies that show how your words, thoughts, and mindset can directly improve your st...
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Episode 25
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17:08
24. The Real Difference Between Losing Weight & Losing Body Fat
Are you chasing the wrong goal? In this episode, Coach Cory and Coach Susie break down the critical difference between losing weight and losing body fat—and why aiming for the scale alone can leave you looking and feeling worse.💡 In Thi...
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Episode 24
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17:19
23. 2025 Fitness Trends Rated – What Works, What Doesn’t? What should you do?
Are the latest fitness trends helping or hurting your goals? In this candid and insightful episode, Coaches Cory and Susie break down the top 5 trending workouts and methods of 2025—and reveal what actually works for busy parents and profession...
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Episode 23
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49:26