If you've ever felt guilty for taking a rest day, turning down plans, or not checking one more thing off your to-do list — this episode is for you.

Today, we’re breaking down the truth about recovery: why it matters, what it actually looks like, and how skipping it could be holding you back more than helping you. You’ll learn about the science behind rest, how it affects your nervous system, and why downtime is a non-negotiable part of long-term strength, fat loss, and well-being.

Spoiler: real progress doesn’t happen when you’re doing more — it happens when you recover better.

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If you have ever found yourself going all in on a Monday because you were totally off track over the weekend, then this episode is for you.

Joey breaks down the psychology of compensating for our own inconsistencies with extreme behavior.

He dives deep into his personal struggles with this very thing and the tools that you can use to build consistency into your life and break free from leaning into extreme behavior when you feel off track.

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The nervous system is a complicated topic. In today's episode, Joey breaks down the most important things you NEED TO KNOW in order to better understand your stress levels and ultimately manage them effectively.

Sympathetic, parasympathetic, and HRV are all covered here. So if you need to better understand your nervous system and why you might be so stressed out, this episode is the place to start!

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