Your Ultimate Comeback

Brad Davidson & Raquel Perry
  • 5.0 (21)
  • Health & Fitness
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Join Brad and Raquel on this weekly podcast as they explore all aspects of health.  After going through some extreme hardships and dealing with the aging process, Brad and Raquel came to realize that today's platforms of "Health," "Wellness," and "Fitness" are simply too superficial.  They miss so much of what is needed to truly be resilient, fit, healthy, age-defying and constantly growing in life.  It's time to break the curse of "MORE and HARDER," is the path. No stone will be left unturned, and warning some of these topics may rub you the wrong way.  Please join us with an open mind, and understand when darkness is upon us we are at a crossroads.... Give up or Fight. This podcast will support you in the fight!  It's time for Your Ultimate Comeback!

  1. 5d ago

    EP 144: Building Muscle After 50, GLP-1s, Supplements & More | Q&A

    Can you still build muscle after 50? Is soreness actually a sign of a good workout? Do cheat meals have a place in a healthy diet? And how do you rebuild discipline when you’ve completely fallen off? In EP 144 of Your Ultimate Comeback, Brad and Raquel open up the Q&A and tackle some of the biggest questions around training, nutrition, recovery, supplements, sleep, GLP-1s, and getting results as you get older. Brad breaks down why building muscle after 50 is absolutely still possible, but the strategy has to change. Training volume, recovery, protein, sleep, hormones, rest periods, and how you structure your workouts become increasingly important. They also share some of the health and fitness beliefs they’ve changed their minds about over the years, including Brad’s old approach to carbohydrates and Raquel’s experience with HIIT. The conversation moves into their top supplements, whether soreness really means you had a good workout, how wearables can help determine when you need a recovery day, Brad’s current nighttime routine, and his approach to cheat meals. Brad also shares his perspective on GLP-1s and why he believes they should be viewed as more than simply a shortcut for weight loss when used appropriately alongside nutrition, strength training, hydration, and other lifestyle habits. Finally, they tackle the emotional roller coaster of the scale and one of the most important questions of the episode: how do you start again after completely falling off? Brad’s answer is simple: one habit at a time. Remember: your setback doesn't have to be your ending. #YourUltimateComeback #EP144 #BradDavidson #FitnessOver50 #MuscleBuilding #StrengthTraining #GLP1 #Creatine #Recovery #HealthyAging

  2. Sep 15

    EP 143: What Your Body Fat Could Be Telling You | Dr. Nicole Huffman

    Why does stubborn body fat seem to collect in certain areas, and could those patterns tell us something about what’s happening inside the body? In EP 143 of Your Ultimate Comeback, Brad welcomes back Dr. Nicole Huffman for a deep dive into female metabolism, stubborn body fat, hormones, blood sugar, thyroid health, sleep, and the foundational habits that can influence body composition. Brad and Dr. Nicole revisit the Biosignature framework they learned through Charles Poliquin, which uses body-fat measurements from different areas of the body as clues to potential metabolic and hormonal patterns. Dr. Nicole explains how she uses those patterns alongside symptoms and testing to help identify areas worth investigating. They explore common areas where women struggle to lose fat, including the thighs, stomach, love handles, back of the arms, bra line, calves, and knees, and discuss their potential connections to blood sugar, thyroid function, estrogen, sleep, stress, and liver and gallbladder health. Dr. Nicole also shares strategies she uses with patients, from nutrition and lifestyle changes to supplements, while emphasizing the importance of building the foundation before jumping to peptides or hormone therapy. If you’ve ever wondered why certain areas of your body seem resistant to change, this conversation offers a fascinating way to think differently about metabolism and your overall health. Link to guide: https://dr-nicole-huffman.kit.com/products/12-body-fat-sites?mcp_token=eyJwaWQiOjg0NTQzNSwic2lkIjo2OTUzNTcyMjcsImF4IjoiZTU3OTFmN2QxNzcwOGI2N2E3Zjg3NzA2MzUxYWU3N2UiLCJ0cyI6MTc4ODMxMTQyMiwiZXhwIjoxNzkwNzMwNjIyfQ.uLwIn3IhTo7mJip1S-WLO8O_JEhnadxcrpb_c9TLE3k  #YourUltimateComeback #EP143 #DrNicoleHuffman #FemaleHealth #Metabolism #HormoneHealth #WomensHealth #BodyComposition #ThyroidHealth #BloodSugar

  3. Sep 8

    EP 142: Brad & Raquel Play This or That: Fitness, Food & Wellness

    Morning workouts or evening workouts? Sauna or cold plunge? Yoga or strength training? Eight hours of sleep or perfect nutrition? In EP 142 of Your Ultimate Comeback, Brad Davidson and Raquel switch things up with a giant game of This or That, putting Brad’s fitness, wellness, recovery, and food preferences to the test. What starts as a rapid-fire game quickly turns into deeper conversations about how our individual bodies respond to training, why strength and mobility need to work together, the importance of sleep, meal timing, recovery, and choosing habits you can actually maintain. And, naturally, Brad has a story for almost every answer. He reveals why he hates distance running, tells the story of finishing dead last in a 10K, and explains how a trip with former Special Forces friends ended with him spending an hour and a half chopping down a tree just to avoid going for a run. Brad and Raquel also debate free weights versus machines, training alone versus with a partner, sleep masks versus blackout curtains, meal prepping versus cooking every day, protein shakes versus bars, eggs versus oatmeal, and plenty more. It’s a lighter episode packed with plenty of laughs, but underneath the game is an important reminder: there isn’t always one perfect approach to health. The best habits are the ones that work for your body, your goals, and your life. Remember: your setback doesn't have to be your ending. #YourUltimateComeback #EP142 #BradDavidson #ThisOrThat #Fitness #Wellness #StrengthTraining #Recovery #Nutrition #HealthyLifestyle

  4. Sep 1

    EP 141: 3 Habits That Are Killing Your Progress

    You can have the perfect workout program, but what you do during the other 23 hours of your day can determine whether you actually see results. In EP 141 of Your Ultimate Comeback, Brad and Raquel break down three of the biggest lifestyle choices that can quietly derail your progress: alcohol, poor sleep, and nutrition. Brad shares why alcohol is one of the first things he looks at when someone isn't getting the results they expect. What starts as a way to relax, socialize, or cope with stress can eventually interfere with recovery, sleep, nutrition, and the progress you're working so hard to make. They also dive into why your daily habits matter more than a few hours in the gym, the importance of giving your body enough time to recover, and practical strategies for improving sleep. Finally, Brad and Raquel tackle nutrition and the challenge of actually eating enough when life gets busy. Brad discusses using MacroFactor as a reality check for his own nutrition and what eight weeks of consistent changes can reveal about your habits. If you're putting in the work but still feel stuck, it may be time to look beyond your workout. In this episode: • The choices that quietly derail progress  • Why alcohol can become a major barrier to results  • Using alcohol as a response to stress  • Why your lifestyle can undermine a great training program  • The long-term impact of alcohol  • Why Brad recommends considering 90 alcohol-free days  • The connection between sleep and recovery  • Practical strategies for better sleep  • How nutrition can stall your progress  • Eating enough when you're busy  • Choosing long-term health over short-term comfort  • What eight weeks of consistency can change  • Using MacroFactor to understand what you're actually eating Remember: your setback doesn't have to be your ending. #YourUltimateComeback #EP141 #BradDavidson #Health #Fitness #Alcohol #Sleep #Nutrition #Recovery #HealthyHabits #Lifestyle

  5. Aug 25

    EP 140: Fix Your Body BEFORE You Train Harder

    What actually happens when you stop chasing the number on the scale and start training to build a stronger, healthier body for the long run? In EP 140 of Your Ultimate Comeback, Brad and Raquel check in with producer Cesar after his first five weeks of training with Brad. After years without consistent strength training and long days spent sitting at a computer, Cesar shares what has changed so far and what he's learning about movement, recovery, sleep, and taking care of his health. Brad breaks down why he starts new clients with structural balance instead of immediately loading up traditional lifts. After three weeks focused on weaknesses, mobility, and movement dysfunction, Cesar returned to the squat and saw a dramatic improvement in his technique. The conversation expands into why prolonged sitting can create tightness and movement problems, the importance of maintaining the hinge pattern, and even how breathing incorrectly during strength training can affect a workout. They also get into preventive blood work, sleep quality, meal timing, and why paying attention to your health before something goes wrong can be so valuable. Brad explains how he uses blood chemistry to identify trends and individualize areas such as nutrition and supplementation. Most importantly, Cesar shares why his goal isn't a specific weight or number. He's training because he wants to feel better, move better, and live longer. Remember: your setback doesn't have to be your ending. #YourUltimateComeback #EP140 #BradDavidson #StrengthTraining #Longevity #StructuralBalance #Fitness #HealthyAging #Sleep #HealthOptimization

  6. Aug 18

    EP 139: You're Not Getting Old, You're Fading

    Nobody tells you the day you start to fade. It doesn't happen all at once. It starts with small, reasonable choices: skipping a workout, having another drink, lowering the goal, or accepting a version of yourself that doesn't feel quite as strong, driven, or capable as the person you used to be. In EP 139 of Your Ultimate Comeback, Brad Davidson goes solo to break down what he calls "the fade," the gradual loss of strength, energy, ambition, and resilience that can happen as we get older. But not all of it is a choice. Brad explains how your biology begins changing between the ages of 35 and 55, why those changes can show up in your blood work before you ever notice them in the mirror, and why even disciplined people can find themselves stuck despite working harder. The answer isn't simply more discipline. It's understanding both your biology AND your mindset. Brad also introduces the Ikaria Method, an eight-step approach designed to uncover what's happening inside your body, rebuild the foundations of your health, and create a strategy for becoming stronger and more capable in the decades ahead. This isn't about desperately trying to stay young. It's about refusing to quietly accept a smaller version of your life. In this episode: • How "the fade" actually begins  • The small choices that slowly compound  • What changes biologically between 35 and 55  • Four overlooked health markers  • Why disciplined people still get stuck  • Why mindset alone isn't enough  • Staying dangerous instead of simply "aging gracefully"  • The two paths you can take over the next decade  • Why Brad created the Ikaria Method  • The eight steps of the Ikaria Method  • Who the program is and isn't designed for  • How to take the first step toward reclaiming your edge Ready to learn more about the Ikaria Method or schedule a consultation? https://ikariamethod.com/ The fading isn't a diagnosis. It's a decision.

  7. Aug 11

    EP 138: Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes at 33: How Nick Reynolds Changed His Life

    At 33 years old, Nick Reynolds was active, eating well, and living what he considered a healthy lifestyle. Then routine blood work revealed something he never expected: an A1C of 12.5 and a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes. In EP 138 of Your Ultimate Comeback, Brad and Raquel sit down with Nick Reynolds, the creator behind Bird’s Kitchen (@birdskitchen), to talk about how an unexpected diagnosis completely changed his relationship with food, fitness, and his own body. Nick shares what led to his diagnosis, the symptoms he initially overlooked, and how he learned to manage his blood sugar without giving up his love of cooking and eating great food. Rather than allowing diabetes to define or restrict him, Nick turned the experience into an opportunity to learn more about nutrition and eventually share what he was discovering with others. Today, Bird’s Kitchen combines approachable recipes, restaurant recommendations, and Nick’s perspective on enjoying food while managing Type 1 diabetes. Brad, Raquel, and Nick also get into meal planning, dining out, walking after meals, surprising blood sugar responses, fitness, healthy cooking, and even the tinned fish trend. This episode is a reminder that a life-changing diagnosis doesn't have to take away the things you love. It can become the beginning of learning how to understand your body in an entirely new way. In this episode: • Nick Reynolds’ Type 1 diabetes diagnosis at 33  • Discovering an A1C of 12.5  • Symptoms he experienced before his diagnosis  • Adapting food and fitness after diabetes  • Building Bird’s Kitchen  • Making healthy cooking approachable  • Nick’s diabetes-friendly breakfast routine  • The tinned fish trend  • Meal planning and everyday cooking  • Dining out with Type 1 diabetes  • Walking and blood sugar management  • Unexpected blood sugar responses to different foods  • Finding balance without giving up the foods you love  • Turning a difficult diagnosis into something positive Follow Nick:  Instagram: @birdskitchen Remember: your setback doesn't have to be your ending. #YourUltimateComeback #EP138 #NickReynolds #BirdsKitchen #Type1Diabetes #Diabetes #HealthyEating #Nutrition #Cooking #HealthPodcast

  8. Aug 4

    EP 137: Lauren Pronger's Blueprint for Living Superwell

    In EP 137 of Your Ultimate Comeback, Brad and Raquel welcome wellness educator, speaker, and Superwell founder Lauren Pronger (@lauren_pronger) for a refreshing conversation about what it truly means to live well in today's fast-paced world. Lauren shares the experiences that led her to create Superwell and explains why sustainable health isn't about chasing perfection or following every wellness trend. Instead, it's about learning to regulate your nervous system, fuel your body properly, prioritize recovery, and create habits that support you through every season of life. Together, they explore practical strategies for preventing burnout, improving metabolic health, traveling without sacrificing your wellness routine, supporting gut health, managing stress, and understanding why sleep is often the first indicator that your body needs attention. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, trying to build healthier habits, or simply looking for a more balanced approach to wellness, this conversation is filled with practical advice you can start applying today. In this episode: • Lauren Pronger's wellness journey  • The meaning behind Superwell  • Healthy habits without perfectionism  • Nervous system regulation  • Cold exposure and breathwork  • Managing stress, grief, and recovery  • Continuous glucose monitors and metabolic health  • Stress, cortisol, and blood sugar  • Healthy carbohydrates for recovery and sleep  • Travel wellness and meal prep  • Morning gut health rituals  • Preventing burnout before it happens  • Why sleep is your body's first warning sign  • Building a sustainable wellness lifestyle Follow Lauren:  Instagram: @lauren_pronger Learn more about Superwell:  https://www.superwell.com Remember: your setback doesn't have to be your ending. #YourUltimateComeback #EP137 #LaurenPronger #Superwell #Burnout #Wellness #NervousSystem #HealthPodcast #MetabolicHealth #Recovery

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Join Brad and Raquel on this weekly podcast as they explore all aspects of health.  After going through some extreme hardships and dealing with the aging process, Brad and Raquel came to realize that today's platforms of "Health," "Wellness," and "Fitness" are simply too superficial.  They miss so much of what is needed to truly be resilient, fit, healthy, age-defying and constantly growing in life.  It's time to break the curse of "MORE and HARDER," is the path. No stone will be left unturned, and warning some of these topics may rub you the wrong way.  Please join us with an open mind, and understand when darkness is upon us we are at a crossroads.... Give up or Fight. This podcast will support you in the fight!  It's time for Your Ultimate Comeback!

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  • Creator
    Brad Davidson & Raquel Perry
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    144
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Your Ultimate Comeback
  • Show Website
    Your Ultimate Comeback

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