Fit & Sanity

Tay the Great sits down with Andrew from the 5th Wall Podcast for an honest conversation about fitness, family, health, nutrition, career, and the experiences that shaped his outlook on life. From meeting at the gym to connecting behind the microphones, they discuss personal growth, staying disciplined, and what it means to build a meaningful life beyond physical strength.This is a real conversation about becoming stronger mentally, physically, and personally.Stay fit. Stay focused. Stay sane.

Comedian Charles Brooks Jr. joins Tay the Great for a conversation that goes beyond the stage and the punchlines. Charles shares his early journey into comedy, the challenges behind making people laugh, his upcoming shows and what keeps him motivated as an entertainer.He also talks about filming Coach Mike, a biopic centered on a legendary middle-school coach from Washington, D.C., and the return of his podcast, Comedians Interviewing Comedians and Ish.This episode explores comedy, creativity, purpose, discipline and the person behind the performer. Because sometimes the funniest people carry the deepest stories—and there is always more behind the punchline.Follow the Fit & Sanity Podcast for more real conversations about fitness, mental health and personal growth.Stay fit. Stay focused. Stay sane.

In Episode 2, Feraud shared what it was like supporting his wife through breast cancer. Now, Frankie joins the Fit & Sanity Podcast to tell the story from her perspective.Frankie opens up about the physical and emotional realities of cancer, the strength it took to keep fighting, and the complicated process of learning how to live again after treatment. She and Feraud also discuss how the journey affected their marriage, family, mental health, and appreciation for everyday life.Now cancer-free and returning to the gym, Frankie is rebuilding more than her physical strength. She is setting new goals, reconnecting with herself, and discovering that survival is not the end of the story—it is the beginning of a new chapter.This special Episode 40 is an honest conversation about recovery, marriage, fitness, faith, family support, and finding hope after the fight.Hosted by Tay the Great Guests: Frankie and returning guest FeraudFollow, rate, and share the Fit & Sanity Podcast with someone who needs this story.Disclaimer: This episode shares personal experiences and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.#FitAndSanityPodcast #BreastCancerAwareness #CancerSurvivor #LifeAfterCancer #RecoveryJourney #MentalHealth #FitnessJourney #Marriage #FamilySupport #RealTalkRealGrowth

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, but checking on the people we love shouldn’t stop when the month ends.On Episode 39 of the Fit & Sanity Podcast, Tay the Great sits down with his client Jazz for an honest conversation about mental health, grief, fitness, difficult seasons, and the importance of having people you can lean on when life gets heavy.Sometimes the person who seems the strongest is carrying more than anyone realizes.The friend who always makes everyone laugh. The parent who keeps everything moving. The person who never misses work. The one who keeps showing up at the gym. The friend who always says, “I’m good.”But are they really?Tay and Jazz talk about what happens when life gets heavy, whether we tend to talk about our struggles or keep them inside, dealing with grief, the difference between listening and trying to “fix” someone, and how fitness can provide an outlet during stressful seasons.They also discuss why simply showing up for someone can matter more than finding the perfect thing to say.Plus, Jazz takes on Fit & Sanity Rapid Fire, the Fire Question, the Golden Rep, and this week's Fit & Sanity Check-In Challenge.❤️ THE CHECK-IN CHALLENGEBefore today ends, contact one person you care about.Don't just ask:“What's up?”Ask:“How are you REALLY doing?”Then give them something increasingly rare:Your full attention.Because sometimes people don't need us to solve their problems.They just need to know they don't have to carry them alone.🧠 IN THIS EPISODEMental health • Grief • Suicide prevention • Supporting friends • Being the “strong friend” • Asking for help • Listening without judgment • Fitness and mental wellness • Support systems • Checking in • Hope • Resilience • Life after loss☎️ NEED SUPPORT?If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing a mental-health or suicide crisis in the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.If someone is in immediate danger, contact emergency services.Check on your strong friends. Check on your funny friends. Check on your quiet friends. And check on the person who's always checking on everybody else.Stay Fit. Stay Focused. Stay Sane.Real Talk. Real Growth.— Tay the Great

What does it really take to step onto a bodybuilding stage?The audience sees the physique, posing, tan, confidence, and final presentation—but they don't always see the early mornings, strict nutrition, endless cardio, self-doubt, family sacrifices, and pressure that happen behind the scenes.In Episode 38 of the Fit & Sanity Podcast, Tay the Great and Vinny sit down with NPC Bikini competitor Victoria to talk about her most recent competition and the journey that got her there.Victoria opens up about making the transition into bodybuilding, surviving the physical and mental demands of contest prep, and learning how to keep pushing when motivation isn't enough.But this conversation goes much deeper than sets, reps, and macros.Victoria shares what it's like pursuing an ambitious personal goal while also being a wife and mother, how bodybuilding affects family life, and the importance of having people in your corner who understand the sacrifices required to chase a dream.We also get into faith and the challenge of remembering that your identity and worth are bigger than a placing, a physique, or what happens on competition day.And because it's Fit & Sanity, we're having some fun too. 😂💪 In This Episode:Victoria's journey into NPC Bikini bodybuildingWhat her most recent competition taught herThe reality of contest prepThe mental pressure competitors experienceDiscipline vs. motivationBody image and comparison in bodybuildingBalancing bodybuilding with motherhoodMaintaining a marriage while chasing an individual goalHow faith keeps Victoria groundedNutrition and training during prepThe reality of peak weekPrep confessions 😂Bodybuilding mythsLife after stepping off the stageWhy your placing doesn't determine your worthOne of the biggest questions of the episode:If bodybuilding disappeared tomorrow, who would you be without the stage?Because ultimately, bodybuilding isn't only about building a body.It's about discovering what you're capable of when life puts you under pressure.The trophy is great.The transformation is bigger.Stay Fit. Stay Focused. Stay Sane.