The Fourth Quarter Podcast

Doug Talmadge & Ted Enea
  • 5.0 (10)
  • HEALTH & FITNESS

Living the last quarter of your life with intention around health, fitness, nutrition and joy! Learning from others and tuning in to hear live one on one coaching that educates, inspires and motivates you to move!

  1. 5D AGO

    EP016: Connecting Generations Through Movement and Nature!

    Send us Fan Mail Your future health is not built in one big makeover. It is built in the tiny choices you repeat when no one is watching, like taking a walk instead of picking up your phone, or doing recovery work before pain forces you to. We sit down with Ryan Fontillis, a dad, husband, and kinesiology-trained health-minded guy who accidentally turns a practical parenting problem into a fast-growing community: the East Bay Toddler Ruck Club. What starts as carrying a child in a backpack to get a nap and a workout becomes a multi-family movement habit that brings parents, kids, and even grandparents into nature together. Along the way, we talk about why modern life makes stillness too easy, how outdoor exercise supports both physical fitness and mental health, and why “keep moving” is the most consistent longevity advice we keep hearing. Ryan also shares his work with Teen Esteem, speaking to students about bullying, pressure, mental health, nicotine, fentanyl, and high-risk choices. We dig into the brain chemistry behind screen addiction, dopamine, and why real-world habits can help restore balance. Then we shift into a powerful recovery segment, including sauna, cold plunge, meditation, physical therapy, stretching, and chiropractic care as a practical blueprint for active recovery and healthy aging, especially if you want to stay strong into your 60s, 70s, and beyond. If this conversation lights a fire, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs momentum, and leave us a review so more people in the fourth quarter can find it. What is one habit you will start this week to help your 80-year-old self?

    58 min

  2. APR 30

    EP015: How Movements with Meaning Turn Grief into Gratitude

    Send us Fan Mail A stroke at 43. A torn ACL. Missed race cutoffs. And somehow, an even stronger reason to keep going. We’re joined by Liz Doliber, a lifelong mover who turned fitness into community, grief into purpose, and endurance training into a blueprint for living well in the fourth quarter of life. Her journey starts with Jazzercise friendships and an active family life, then deepens after losing her brother to blood cancer and committing to charity endurance events and fundraising that has impacted countless lives.  We talk about what it really takes to stay consistent when life gets loud: kids, full-time work, travel, injuries, and the temptation to believe your own excuses. Liz shares practical “workarounds” that make exercise doable, like keeping shoes in the car, taking the 20 minutes you have, finding creative ways to train while caring for family, and simplifying nutrition on the road. If you’re searching for motivation to get healthy, fitness after 40, healthy aging tips, or a mindset that survives setbacks, this conversation is packed with real-world strategies.  Liz also tells an unforgettable Ironman story about finishing the distance even after losing the official timing chip, and the stranger who placed his medal around her neck. We close with music, reflection, and a simple truth: growing older is a privilege, and your story is still unwritten. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a push, and leave us a review with the next small step you’re ready to take.

    57 min

  3. APR 23

    EP014: Aligned, Alive & Moving; Truth and Myths About Chiropractic Care!

    Send us Fan Mail You can tell a lot about a person by what they refuse to give up, and we ran into that truth on a sidewalk: an 81-year-old casually doing 200 push-ups. That story sets the tone for a real, practical conversation about back pain, mobility, and what “active aging” can look like when you stop treating stiffness as normal and start treating movement like a daily skill. We’re joined by Dr. Dees and Dr. Laux from Canyon Chiropractic in San Ramon to break down what actually changes in the spine over time and why the biggest factor isn’t your age, it’s function. We talk joint motion, posture, injuries that quietly compound for decades, and why pain alone is a terrible scoreboard for spinal health. If you’ve ever been told your imaging looks “fine” but your body disagrees, we dig into anatomy versus physiology and how a thorough evaluation can reveal what’s really going on. Ted also shares how spinal decompression therapy helped him get his life and golf game back, and the docs explain how decompression differs from old-school traction, why disc hydration matters, and when non-surgical options make sense. We bring it home with the simplest plan that keeps showing up across this podcast: keep moving, build strength, protect your balance, and start prevention earlier than you think. Subscribe, follow, share this with a friend who keeps “pushing through” pain, and leave us a review so more people find the show. What’s one activity you want back this year? Canyon Chiropractic Website Canyon Chiropractic Facebook SF Bay Wellness  Knee & Peripheral Neuropathy Clinic

    59 min

  4. APR 16

    EP013: Medicare Meets Midlife Fitness

    Send us Fan Mail We bring in Medicare broker Tracy Brown to cut through the noise on Medicare choices and what really changes when you turn 65, then we shift into live coaching to build simple daily habits that support energy and long-term health. We leave with a clear, doable plan and a real accountability system so motivation doesn’t have to carry the whole load. • what Medicare Advantage plans are and why they frustrate people over time • why Medicare Supplement plans offer wider doctor access and simpler costs • how Medicare enrollment actually works and when to start the process • quick ways to spot whether a parent is on Advantage or Supplement • why entering Medicare healthier reduces medications and complications • long-term care planning basics and why earlier is usually cheaper • Tracy’s coaching goals around energy, sleep apnea and losing belly fat • the “minimums” plan: daily walking, hydration, squats, push-ups and planks • how accountability and a group text thread keep commitments consistent If you like what you heard, be sure to subscribe, follow, share an episode. If you want to leave a comment, go to the show notes. There's a text link there. We will receive an anonymous text from you with any comments or suggestions. Thanks again for tuning in, and most importantly, keep on coming back.

    56 min

  5. APR 9

    EP012: How It Started and How It's Going

    Send us Fan Mail We trace why the show begins with a reunion in-memoriam board and turns into a mission to protect quality of life through simple daily movement. We revisit standout guest stories and real-time coaching wins that prove momentum builds faster than most people think when the goals stay small and consistent.  • the reunion wake-up call and why self-care matters in the fourth quarter  • Meals on Wheels impact plus a future conversation on grief and movement  • Jonathan Pascual’s story of moving through pain and living fully  • why “one step today” beats extreme fitness plans  • late-start transformations and the truth about “too late”  • what surprises us most about coaching, momentum, confidence, and nutrition spillover  • consistency rules, missing one day vs missing two, and handling excuses  • turning daily chores and TV time into movement  • choosing fun workouts for sustainable fitness after 50  • why strength, glutes, and functional training support aging knees  • preview of a hybrid Medicare and coaching conversation next week   If you like what you heard, be sure to subscribe, follow, share an episode. If you want to leave a comment, go to the show notes. There's a text link there. We will receive an anonymous text from you with any comments or suggestions. Thanks again for tuning in, and most importantly, keep on coming back.

    48 min

  6. APR 2

    EP011: When Passion Fuels Purpose, People Become A Priority!

    Send us Fan Mail A warm meal can keep someone alive, but a familiar knock at the door can keep them human. We sit down with David Linnell, Director of Meals on Wheels Diablo Region, to unpack what really happens when you deliver to homebound seniors: you reduce food insecurity, you ease loneliness and isolation, and you create a weekly safety net through relationship and simple awareness. David shares the personal story that shaped his leadership. As a Desert Storm veteran, he traces a long road of health challenges including sleep apnea, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, eczema, and low testosterone, and how those struggles affected his confidence and daily life. Then we shift to what helped him rebuild: consistent training, a supportive CrossFit community, and the mindset that movement is medicine. His journey from 285 pounds to a stronger, more capable life is a reminder that small steps, done repeatedly, add up. We also get practical about how Meals on Wheels is expanding and innovating, from serving more of the county to exploring new programs like a court companion service for seniors navigating scary situations. David explains why a future commissary kitchen could lower costs and help more nonprofits feed more people. If you’ve ever wondered how to volunteer, donate, or simply show up for your community, you’ll leave with a clear next step and a deeper respect for the people doing this work. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review so more people find the show. Who in your life could use a little more support this week? Click here to learn more about Meals On Wheels and Volunteer Opportunities

    45 min

  7. MAR 26

    EP010: Simple Nutrition - We Are Drowning In Information And Starving For Wisdom

    Send us Fan Mail You can grind harder for years and still feel stuck and that’s the moment this conversation is for. We sit down with Patti Moon, owner of Next Level Nutrition, LLC and registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and board certified sports nutrition specialist, to talk about nutrition for adults over 50 who want real energy, better workouts, and sustainable fat loss without living on trend diets. Patti shares her own journey from emotional eating and repeated dieting to a coaching approach built on consistency, accountability, and simple habits that compound. We get specific about why midlife bodies often “rebel” when we train more and eat less, how perimenopause and menopause can change results, and why protein intake becomes non-negotiable for muscle, recovery, and appetite control. You’ll hear practical guidance on building meals around protein and fiber, timing carbohydrates for performance, and using sleep to reduce cravings and improve metabolic health. We also call out food marketing and health halo labels that make processed products look healthy, plus a clear take on body fat vs scale weight, strength training for longevity, and what to watch for with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Zepbound so you don’t lose muscle along with weight. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s “doing everything right,” and leave us a review with your biggest nutrition question so we can tackle it next.

    1h 6m

  8. MAR 19

    EP009: You'll Never Feel Ready Because Ready Isn't A Feeling, It's A Decision

    Send us Fan Mail You can hear it in their voices: something is changing, and it’s not just step counts. We’re checking back in with four people we’re coaching to see what’s working, what’s still hard, and what happens when you stop trying to “get motivated” and start building momentum through small daily commitments. If you’re focused on healthy aging, longevity, and building a sustainable fitness routine after 50, these updates are the kind that stick with you because they’re real. Mitch shares how a supportive reset turned an early setback into a breakthrough, with hydration and daily walking improving his sleep, mood, and patience in everyday life. Karen talks about the power of consistency and accountability, including getting steps done even on a long travel day, and how feeling better naturally leads to wanting better nutrition. We also get practical with tools like the Yuka app for scanning food additives and making cleaner grocery choices, plus the mindset behind goal setting that’s about learning, not perfection. Bill (Bones) walks through starting strength from scratch, building pushups and planks over time, and using a puppy and a team text thread to stay on track. Charles opens up about sleep struggles, family dynamics, and adapting exercise when walking hurts, turning a “five minute” bike goal into longer rides that build stamina and confidence. We wrap with a reminder that community changes the trajectory, plus details on how to reach us and get involved. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a nudge, and leave us a comment through the show notes link so we can keep building this together.

    50 min
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Living the last quarter of your life with intention around health, fitness, nutrition and joy! Learning from others and tuning in to hear live one on one coaching that educates, inspires and motivates you to move!

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  • Creator
    Doug Talmadge & Ted Enea
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  • Episodes
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    © 2026 The Fourth Quarter Podcast
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