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The health and fitness news you actually need, delivered every Monday. Get the facts first on the research, trends, and breakthroughs that matter — plus conversations with leading experts and thought leaders on how to build a stronger, longer, healthier life. Hosted by Certified Health & Fitness Coach, Integrated Healthcare Executive, and USMC Veteran Jesse Carrajat. Give us 45 minutes each week, and we’ll help you grow Stronger Weekly.
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This week on Stronger Weekly (formerly Running Free), we break down the most important health and fitness headlines of the week: - RFK Jr.’s heated Senate testimony on vaccines and public trust.- A viral Pentagon fitness challenge with Pete Hegseth and RFK Jr. (100 pushups and 50 pullups in under five minutes).- A new Cleveland Clinic survey on how exercise impacts men’s mental health and sex drive.- groundbreaking research on how childhood fitness habits shape lifelong health outcomes.- A decades-long study from Sweden showing that cardiovascular fitness may cut dementia risk by as much as 88%.Plus, Jesse shares his personal Fall/Winter 2026 blueprint — how he’s structuring training, nutrition, and lifestyle hacks to pack on lean muscle-mass, with takeaways you can apply in your own life.FOLLOW US ON ALL PLATFORMS- Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: Running Free Podcast - YouTube- Visit our website here. - Subscribe to our newsletter here. SPONSORS- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comEPISODE RESOURCES/LINKS- RFK Jr.’s Senate Showdown on Public Health and VaccinesLive coverage of the Senate hearingSource: New York Times, Live Senate Coverage- RFK Jr. & Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Fitness Challenge“Pete and Bobby challenge” — 100 pushups & 50 pullups in under 5 minutesSource: Fox News- Cleveland Clinic Survey — Exercise Impacts Men’s Mental Health and Sex DriveCleveland Clinic’s MENtion It® campaign findingsSource: Cleveland Clinic Newsroom- Childhood Fitness Habits Shape Lifelong Health OutcomesStudy by University of Georgia and Finnish cohortSource: Earth.com- Cardio (Cycling) Linked to Significantly Lower Dementia Risk44-year Swedish study, published in Neurology – 88% lower dementia risk for highly fitSource: Tom’s Guide (citing the study)The health and fitness news you actually need, delivered every Monday by Certified Health & Fitness Expert, USMC Veteran, and Healthcare Executive Jesse Carrajat. Get the facts first on the research, trends, and breakthroughs that matter — plus conversations with leading experts and thought leaders on how to build a stronger, longer, healthier life. Give us 45 minutes each week, and we’ll help you grow Stronger Weekly.
Most busy people want to be fit, strong, and healthy—but who has hours to spend in the gym?Jake Schum, former NFL player and elite performance coach, joins Running Free to share how you can maximize fitness with minimal time. Now a dedicated dad himself, Jake has built a blueprint for training that balances strength, mobility, nutrition, and recovery—all designed for real life.We cover:How to structure efficient training sessions that actually deliver resultsThe role of mobility and advanced movements in building a resilient bodyNutrition strategies that are simple, sustainable, and family-friendlyThe best supplements and recovery tools for busy adultsLifestyle and habit hacks to manage stress, sleep, and energyThis episode is practical, tactical, and packed with tools you can use immediately—whether your goal is losing 20 pounds, getting stronger, or simply staying in the game for your family.Learn more about Jake Schum:Gridiron Gateway TrainingFollow Jake on InstagramRUNNING FREE RESOURCES- Visit our website here. - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: Running Free Podcast - YouTube- Subscribe to our newsletter here. SPONSORS- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comEPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY- Can You Drink Your Way Sober? | Katie Herzog, Author- - Marriage Goals, Top Lifts, Marky Mark Mornings, GRIT, & Raising Tough Kids | Ask Us Anything Vol. 3- The Fear of Death: Why It Might Be Driving Your Anxiety______________________________________________Build Fitness for the Long Haul.Running Free helps you train smarter, live better, and build lasting strength in body and mind. Hosted by USMC veteran, health coach, and fitness nerd Jesse Carrajat, the show blends practical fitness advice with real conversations on mental health, addiction, nutrition, and the habits that build us up or break us down. Guests include world-class coaches, scientists, authors, athletes, and everyday people proving what’s possible.Build the body, mindset, and lifestyle to perform for life — because the goal isn’t just to live long, it’s to live strong and FREE.
The Variety Pack is back—and the questions keep getting better. In this episode, we dive into your toughest (and funniest) asks on fitness, fatherhood, health, and habits—with zero prep and zero filter.This week:Is your drinking “bad enough” to need help?Do you really need supplements, or just a better diet?Our exact morning routines (and why they start the night before)How to balance Zone 2 cardio with heavy lifting without burning outShould you still train heavy in your 40s?How to stop using alcohol as an escape when parenting gets overwhelmingWhat’s harder: toddler tantrums or a brutal squat set?The #1 habit every dad should model for his kidsand MOREGot a question for the next Ask Us Anything? DM us @runningfreepodcast or email contact@runningfreepod.com.RUNNING FREE RESOURCES- Visit our website here. - Subscribe to our newsletter here. - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: Running Free Podcast - YouTubeSPONSORS- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comEPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY- Can You Drink Your Way Sober? | Katie Herzog, Author- - Marriage Goals, Top Lifts, Marky Mark Mornings, GRIT, & Raising Tough Kids | Ask Us Anything Vol. 3- The Fear of Death: Why It Might Be Driving Your Anxiety______________________________________________Build Fitness for the Long Haul.Running Free helps you train smarter, live better, and build lasting strength in body and mind. Hosted by USMC veteran, health coach, and fitness nerd Jesse Carrajat, the show blends practical fitness advice with real conversations on mental health, addiction, nutrition, and the habits that build us up or break us down. Guests include world-class coaches, scientists, authors, athletes, and everyday people proving what’s possible.Build the body, mindset, and lifestyle to perform for life — because the goal isn’t just to live long, it’s to live strong and FREE.
Many Americans feel let down by primary care. Short visits, endless referrals, and a system that reacts to illness rather than preventing it. The result: rising costs, worsening health outcomes, and a growing sense that the foundation of our healthcare system is broken.But what if there’s another way?Chloe Harrouche, breast cancer survivor and founder of The Lanby, believes the answer lies in a holistic, subscription-based model of care that integrates medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle. By extending time with patients, focusing on prevention, and putting relationships at the center, she’s reimagining what healthcare could—and should—look like.In this episode, we explore:Why the current primary care model is failing both patients and doctorsThe principles of integrative care—and why they matter now more than everHow subscription-based healthcare could realign incentives for better outcomesLessons from Chloe’s own health journey that shaped The Lanby’s missionHealthcare is personal. This conversation asks: what do we deserve from our doctors—and how do we get there?- Visit The Lanby Website: The Lanby: Integrative Primary Care | Concierge Medicine- Follow The Lanby on Instagram here. - Follow Chloe on LinkedIn here.RUNNING FREE RESOURCES- Visit our website here. - Subscribe to our newsletter here. - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: Running Free Podcast - YouTubeSPONSORS- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comEPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY- Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P- How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3- Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZBuild Fitness for the Long Haul.Running Free helps you train smarter, live better, and build lasting strength in body and mind. Hosted by USMC veteran, health coach, and fitness nerd Jesse Carrajat, the show blends practical fitness advice with real conversations on mental health, addiction, nutrition, and the habits that build us up or break us down. Guests include world-class coaches, scientists, authors, athletes, and everyday people proving what’s possible.Build the body, mindset, and lifestyle to perform for life — because the goal isn’t just to live long, it’s to live strong and FREE.
Can supplements support sobriety? Or help you drink less?Mike Hardenbrook—founder of Cloud 9, author, and host of the Alcohol Reset podcast—joins Running Free to unpack the role supplements can play in recovery and alcohol use disorder. From amino acids and gut health to dopamine support and cravings, this conversation explores a growing area of interest: nutritional support for the sober and sober-curious.We discuss:Why brain chemistry matters in addictionCommon deficiencies in early sobrietyNatural supplements for dopamine, serotonin, and GABAHow Cloud 9 is helping bridge the gap in recovery supportMike’s personal journey through entrepreneurship, anxiety, and alcoholWhether you’re alcohol-free or just exploring moderation, this episode offers tools and insights to help you stay strong.- Learn more about Mike’s work at https://www.cloud9supplements.com- Check out Mike's Alcohol Reset podcast: The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9RUNNING FREE RESOURCES- Visit our website here. - Subscribe to our newsletter here. - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: Running Free Podcast - YouTubeSPONSORS- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comEPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY- Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P- How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3- Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZPhysical fitness. Mental health. Lifespan.One show to help you maximize all three.Hosted by USMC veteran and health coach Jesse Carrajat, Running Free explores the habits, tools, and insights that build strength—inside and out. Each week features practical conversations with experts in training, medicine, psychology, nutrition, supplements, and more.Our goal is simple: to help you live stronger, longer, and with greater purpose.Because life’s too short: Start Running Free.
For decades, the dominant message in recovery has been clear: quit completely, or fail.But what if there’s another way?Journalist, author, and podcast host Katie Herzog joins Running Free to discuss her new book, Drink Your Way Sober—a deeply personal and well-researched look into The Sinclair Method, a medication-assisted approach that helps people reduce or eliminate alcohol without white-knuckling abstinence.Katie blends memoir and reporting to challenge long-held assumptions about addiction and recovery, including her own. In this conversation, she and Jesse dig into how naltrexone, neuroscience, and harm reduction are helping thousands rewrite their relationship with alcohol—quietly, effectively, and without shame.We discuss:What The Sinclair Method is—and why so few people know about itWhy complete abstinence isn’t the only path to recoveryHow trauma, compulsion, and biology intersect in addictionKatie’s personal story and why she believes this message matters now more than everHow we can bridge the gap between traditional recovery and science-based innovationThis episode is for anyone questioning alcohol, looking for options, or ready to think differently about what recovery can look like.- Order Katie's Book: Drink Your Way Sober- Follow Katie on Instagram- Check out Blocked and Reported: Blocked and Reported | Jesse Singal | SubstackRUNNING FREE RESOURCES- Visit our website here. - Subscribe to our newsletter here. - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: Running Free Podcast - YouTubeSPONSORS- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comEPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY- Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P- How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3- Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZPhysical fitness. Mental health. Lifespan.One show to help you maximize all three.Hosted by USMC veteran and health coach Jesse Carrajat, Running Free explores the habits, tools, and insights that build strength—inside and out. Each week features practical conversations with experts in training, medicine, psychology, nutrition, supplements, and more.Our goal is simple: to help you live stronger, longer, and with greater purpose.Because life’s too short: Start Running Free.
The Variety Pack is back—and somehow, you keep raising the bar. In this episode, we answer your most honest (and hilarious) questions about fitness, fatherhood, faith, productivity, and mental health—with no prep and no filter.This week:- Our Top 10 Exercises for life- Can being too nice hurt your kids later in life?- What should the next 10 years of your marriage look like?- How do you balance early morning workouts with family life?- How to protect your mental health when life won’t slow down- Mark Wahlberg’s 4AM grind... worth it?- and MORE!Got a question for the next Ask Us Anything?DM us @runningfreepodcast on Instagram or email contact@runningfreepod.com.SPONSORS- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comRUNNING FREE RESOURCES- Visit our website here. - Subscribe to our newsletter here. - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: Running Free Podcast - YouTubeEPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY- Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P- How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3- Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZLife is short, and it moves fast. This show will help you make the most of it. Running Free is a podcast about optimizing health, and breaking free from the habits and distractions that hold us back. We cover fitness, mental health, culture, addiction, parenting, humor, and everything in between.Hosted by veteran, fitness expert, and health advocate Jesse Carrajat, each episode explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who teach and inspire us to live healthy, long, meaningful lives. Stop Chasing Life. Start Running Free.
Could toxic relationships and personality disorders be the most overlooked public health crisis of our time?In this episode, Dr. Jamie Huysman—clinical psychologist, social worker, and founder of the STAR Network—joins Jesse to unpack the shocking reality behind Cluster B personality disorders (narcissistic, borderline, antisocial, and histrionic) and their devastating ripple effects across families, workplaces, and society.Dr. Huysman explains how 1 in 8 people are impacted directly through relationships with people who have these disorders—and why they so often go undetected. From the trauma bond and generational dysfunction to reparenting, resilience, and breaking free, this conversation blends science, culture, and live experiences.You’ll also learn how to spot red flags, why empaths are often targets, and how STAR Network and TAR Anon are creating free, virtual spaces for healing and recovery.EPISODE RESOURCES- Discover the STAR Network: www.starnetwork.org- Discover TAR Anon: www.taranon.org- Read CDC-Kaiser ACE Study: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.htmlSPONSORS- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comRUNNING FREE RESOURCES- Visit our website here. - Subscribe to our newsletter here. - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: Running Free Podcast - YouTubeEPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY- Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P- How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3- Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZLife is short, and it moves fast. This show will help you make the most of it. Running Free is a podcast about optimizing health, and breaking free from the habits and distractions that hold us back. We cover fitness, mental health, culture, addiction, parenting, humor, and everything in between.Hosted by veteran, fitness expert, and health advocate Jesse Carrajat, each episode explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who teach and inspire us to live healthy, long, meaningful lives. Stop Chasing Life. Start Running Free.
What’s it really like to be a stay-at-home dad in America?In this raw and honest episode, Jesse sits down with longtime friend and future fellow podcaster Dave Lipay (The Off Tangent Podcast, Coming Soon) for a conversation about ALL THINGS parenting, and being a Stay-at-Home Dad. From wrestling with ego and identity, to finding meaning in the daily chaos, they unpack the decision to stay home, the emotional weight that comes with it, and why it might just be the most important (and underappreciated) job there is.Together, they explore:- Breaking gender stereotypes around parenting- How to find purpose when there’s no paycheck or praise- The emotional toll of burnout, overstimulation, and isolation- Why teamwork with your partner is everything- The long-term beauty and legacy of being presentWhether you’re a stay-at-home dad or mom, a working parent, or just trying to figure out what matters most in parenthood, this episode is for you. SPONSORS:- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comRUNNING FREE RESOURCES- Visit our website here. - Subscribe to our newsletter here. - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: Running Free Podcast - YouTubeEPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY- Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P- How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3- Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZLife is short, and it moves fast. This show will help you make the most of it. Running Free is a podcast about optimizing health, and breaking free from the habits and distractions that hold us back. We cover fitness, mental health, culture, addiction, parenting, humor, and everything in between.Hosted by veteran, fitness expert, and health advocate Jesse Carrajat, each episode explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who teach and inspire us to live healthy, long, meaningful lives. Stop Chasing Life. Start Running Free.
Many veterans today are suffering—and isolation is a key cause. Without the shared mission and tribe of active duty life, mental and emotional wounds can deepen in silence.Could nature, skill, and community be the antidote?Retired Lt. Col. John “Saint” Langford thinks so.As CEO of Project Healing Waters, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving disabled veterans, Langford now leads one of the most unique healing organizations in America. Through the therapeutic art of fly fishing—and the power of nature and community—his team helped over 7,000 veterans in 2024 rediscover strength and post-traumatic healing.In this episode, we discuss:- Why fly fishing offers a potent combination of focus, challenge, and community for trauma recovery- How nature and structured discomfort can rewire the brain and support long-term mental health- The science behind community as medicine—and how loneliness is killing more Americans than heart disease- The idea of “tribe” and how veterans can find it again outside of uniform- What civilians can learn from this model—and why we’re all wired for meaning, purpose, and shared missionWhether you’re a veteran, a family member, or simply someone feeling lost in today’s world, this episode offers hope—and a reminder: sometimes healing starts waist-deep in a river, fly rod in hand, with someone beside you who gets it.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE- Start your healing journey with Project Healing Waters: Locations : Project Healing Waters- Support the mission / Donate: Get Involved : Project Healing Waters- Having suicidal thoughts? Dial 988 (Available 24/7)SPONSORS:- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comRUNNING FREE RESOURCES- Visit our website here. - Subscribe to our newsletter here. - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: Running Free Podcast - YouTubeEPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY- Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P- How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3- Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZLife is short, and it moves fast. This show will help you make the most of it. Running Free is a podcast about optimizing health, and breaking free from the habits and distractions that hold us back. We cover fitness, mental health, culture, addiction, parenting, humor, and everything in between.Hosted by veteran, fitness expert, and health advocate Jesse Carrajat, each episode explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who teach and inspire us to live healthy, long, meaningful lives. Stop Chasing Life. Start Running Free.
The Variety Pack is back—and yes, it’s as unpredictable as ever. We’re tackling your best (and weirdest) questions about fitness, faith, health, and real life with zero filter and plenty of laughs.This week:- What your pee color says about your supplement stack- Are peptides worth the hype—or just expensive hope?- How alcohol affects your brain long-term- Can fitness become a new addiction?- Should Christians drink—or steer clear?- What the Church gets right (and wrong) about recoveryIt’s fast, fun, and honest—but always grounded in the mission: helping you live strong, think clearly, and run free.Got a question for the next Ask Us Anything? DM us @runningfreepodcast on Instagram.SPONSORS:- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comRUNNING FREE RESOURCES- Visit our website here. - Subscribe to our newsletter here. EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY- Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P- How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3- Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZSUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT- Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: Running Free Podcast - YouTubeLife is short, and it moves fast. This show will help you make the most of it. Running Free is a podcast about optimizing health, and breaking free from the habits and distractions that hold us back. We cover fitness, mental health, culture, addiction, parenting, humor, and everything in between.Hosted by veteran, fitness expert, and health advocate Jesse Carrajat, each episode explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who teach and inspire us to live healthy, long, meaningful lives. Stop Chasing Life. Start Running Free.
How would the world be different if everyone had a good father? In this special Father’s Day Week episode, we ask a simple but powerful question: What makes a good dad? Drawing from wisdom, research, and personal experience, this episode explores four pillars that every parent can strive toward: protection, provision, presence, and praise. Whether you're a dad, want to be one, or reflecting on your relationship with your own father (or lack thereof), this episode offers a powerful reminder that good fathers can change the world, and it starts at home. SPONSORS:- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comRUNNING FREE RESOURCES- Visit our website here. - Subscribe to our newsletter here. EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY- Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P- How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3- Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZSUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT- Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: Running Free Podcast - YouTubeLife is short, and it moves fast. This show will help you make the most of it. Running Free is a podcast about optimizing health, and breaking free from the habits and distractions that hold us back. We cover fitness, mental health, culture, addiction, parenting, humor, and everything in between.Hosted by veteran, fitness expert, and health advocate Jesse Carrajat, each episode explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who teach and inspire us to live healthy, long, meaningful lives. Stop Chasing Life. Start Running Free.
We don’t like to talk about death—but what if your fear of death is shaping how you live, and driving your anxiety? In this solo episode, Jesse shares how his personal experiences with death—and how a therapist’s simple question unlocked a deep truth: our fear of death may be the hidden source of our anxiety, ambition, and need for control.Drawing from global traditions, we explore what Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, and modern secular thinkers believe about death and the afterlife. From Ecclesiastes to Michael Singer, Alan Watts to David Gibson, this episode offers a guided reflection on how our beliefs about death shape how we live.EPISODE RESOURCES- Intro Clip: Learn more from Alan Watts: Alan Watts Org - Audio Lecture Collections, Official Videos, Books, & Quotes- Book Suggestion: Living Life Backward, by David Gibson: Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End by David Gibson | GoodreadsSPONSORS:- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comRUNNING FREE RESOURCES- Visit our website here. - Subscribe to our newsletter here. EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY- Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P- How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3- Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZSUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT- Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: Running Free Podcast - YouTubeLife is short, and it moves fast. This show will help you make the most of it. Running Free is a podcast about optimizing health, and breaking free from the habits and distractions that hold us back. We cover fitness, mental health, culture, addiction, parenting, humor, and everything in between.Hosted by veteran, fitness expert, and health advocate Jesse Carrajat, each episode explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who teach and inspire us to trade distraction and frivolousness for healthy, long, meaningful lives. Stop Chasing Life. Start Running Free.
Should you drink less, or not at all? As summer starts, we want to help you answer this question and give you the tools to stay on whatever wagon YOU choose. We cover:- NA drinks, THC, nicotine, and what actually helps- The workouts, supplements, and habits that keep us anchored- How to use accountability, routine, and mindset to stay consistent- Why it’s not about being perfect—it’s about knowing your “why”If you’re trying to drink less—or quit altogether—this episode is for you. SPONSORS:- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comRESOURCES- Visit our website here. - Subscribe to our newsletter here. EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY- Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P- How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3- Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZSUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT- Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: Running Free Podcast - YouTubeLife is short, and it moves fast. This show will help you make the most of it. Running Free is a podcast about optimizing health, and breaking free from the habits and distractions that hold us back. We cover fitness, mental health, culture, addiction, parenting, humor, and everything in between.Hosted by veteran, fitness expert, and health advocate Jesse Carrajat, each episode explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who teach and inspire us to trade distraction and frivolousness for healthy, long, meaningful lives. Stop Chasing Life. Start Running Free.
Welcome to the first-ever Running Free Variety Pack — a new monthly tradition where we let our hair down, field listener questions, react to surprise prompts, and riff on everything from the meaningful to the ridiculous.This week:• Is flexing in the mirror a crime?• The origin story of Justin's nickname• Who is the more mature gentlemen?• Our gym pet peeves• Our go-to healthy fast-food spots• Gas vs. electric vehiclesIt’s unfiltered, fast-paced, and fun—but as always, packed with substance (the healthy kind). Got a question or topic for the next Variety Pack? DM @runningfreepodcast on Instagram and we might tackle it on the next one.Sponsors:- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comResources & Community:- Visit our website here. - Subscribe to our newsletter here. Episodes You Might Enjoy:- Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P- How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3- Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZSubscribe & Support:- Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: Running Free Podcast - YouTubeLife is short, and it moves fast. This show will help you make the most of it. Running Free is a podcast about optimizing health, and breaking free from the habits and distractions that hold us back. We cover fitness, parenting, mindfulness, addiction, mental health, and everything in between.Hosted by veteran, fitness expert, and health advocate Jesse Carrajat, each episode explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who teach and inspire us to trade distraction and frivolousness for healthy, long, meaningful lives.
Do you really need to lift weights to be healthy?Is intermittent fasting a magic bullet for fat loss?Should you be tracking every macro, every day?In this episode of Running Free, Jesse and co-host Justin Maziarz cut through the noise and tackle some of the most persistent myths in fitness today. From cold plunges to HIIT to calorie counting, they explore what’s legit, what’s overhyped, and what actually works in 2025.If you’re tired of confusion and ready to train with purpose—this one’s for you.🎧 Listen now to learn what’s real, what’s not, and what to do instead.Sponsors:- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comResources & Community:- Visit our website here. - Subscribe to our newsletter here. Episodes You Might Enjoy:- Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P- How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3- Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZSubscribe & Support:- Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SoberStrengthPodcastLife is short, and it moves fast. This show will help you make the most of it. Running Free is a podcast about turning down the noise, and breaking free from the habits and distractions that hold us back. We cover fitness, parenting, mindfulness, addiction, mental health, and everything in between.Hosted by veteran, fitness expert, and health advocate Jesse Carrajat, each episode explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who teach and inspire us to trade distraction and frivolousness for healthy, long, meaningful lives.
Modern parenting is exhausting—and the answer isn’t doing more.What if being a "Good Enough" parent is more than enough for your kids? On this week's episode, we talk about the quiet exhaustion of modern parenting, why perfectionism is stealing our joy (and presence), and how social media has warped our sense of what it means to be a “good parent.”If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, guilty, or like you're missing the moments that matter—this one’s for you.Sponsors:- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comResources & Community:- Visit our website here. - Subscribe to our newsletter here. Episodes You Might Enjoy:- Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P- How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3- Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZSubscribe & Support:- Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SoberStrengthPodcastRunning Free is a weekly podcast about turning down the noise, living with intention, and breaking free from the habits, distractions, and mindsets that hold us back. Hosted by veteran, mental health advocate, fitness expert, and father of three Jesse Carrajat, each episode curiously explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who will teach and inspire us to trade distraction for depth, and frivolousness for healthy, long, meaningful lives. Stop chasing. Start Running FREE.
This episode marks a new chapter.I’ve rebranded the show to Running Free—and this episode talks about why the change matters, where the show is headed, and why Mental Health Awareness Month is the perfect time to have this conversation. We’ll walk through the hard stats on mental health in America—and ask the more important question: what are we going to do about it?It's time we all stop chasing, and start Running Free.Sponsors:- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comResources & Community:- Visit our website here. - Subscribe to our newsletter here. Episodes You Might Enjoy:- Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P- How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3- Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZSubscribe & Support:- Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SoberStrengthPodcastRunning Free is a weekly podcast about turning down the noise, living with intention, and breaking free from the habits, distractions, and mindsets that hold us back. Hosted by veteran, mental health advocate, fitness expert, and father of three Jesse Carrajat, each episode curiously explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who will teach and inspire us to trade distraction for depth, and frivolousness for healthy, long, meaningful lives. Stop chasing. Start Running FREE.
Workaholism is a hidden addiction quietly wrecking your health, relationships, and happiness. You've probably bought into the myth of hustle culture, but what's it really costing you? Today, we explore the real dangers behind work addiction, why modern society glorifies burnout, and practical steps to reclaim your life and priorities.Expect to learn how to recognize true workaholism, why obsessive productivity actually undermines your performance, how hustle culture impacts your brain and relationships, the surprising parallels between work addiction and substance abuse, actionable strategies for breaking the cycle, and why true success doesn't require sacrificing your well-being.Sponsors:- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comResources & Community:- Visit the Sober Strength website: www.soberstrength.com- Subscribe to our newsletter: Expert Fitness, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Guides | Sober StrengthEpisodes You Might Enjoy:- Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P- How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3- Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZSubscribe & Support:- Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SoberStrengthPodcastLife is short; we all deserve to live a lot more free. This podcast will help you learn how. This show is by hosted by Jesse Carrajat, USMC veteran, health & wellness advocate, and non-profit healthcare leader. Tune in weekly for insightful guests, evidence-based wisdom, and inspiring stories to help you break free from mindsets and habits that are stealing your life. #LiveFree
Nicotine is one of the most controversial—and misunderstood—substances in modern health. Touted by some as a cognitive enhancer and demonized by others as dangerously addictive, what's the truth behind nicotine? In this episode, we unpack the science to reveal nicotine's actual effects on your brain, body, and behavior. From ancient rituals to modern-day vaping, from cognitive boosts to severe withdrawals, we're exploring every angle. If you've ever wondered, "Is nicotine helping me or hooking me?"—this deep dive is for you.Sponsors:- Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength- Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.comResources & Community:- Visit the Sober Strength website: www.soberstrength.com- Subscribe to our newsletter: Expert Fitness, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Guides | Sober StrengthEpisodes You Might Enjoy:- Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P- How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3- Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZSubscribe & Support:- Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn- Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SoberStrengthPodcastLife is short; we all deserve to live a lot more free. This podcast will help you learn how. Sober Strength is hosted by Jesse Carrajat, USMC veteran, health & wellness advocate, and non-profit healthcare leader. Tune in weekly for insightful guests, evidence-based wisdom, and inspiring stories to help you break free from mindsets and habits that are stealing your life. #LiveFree
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