Fit For A Comeback

Nick Venuti
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  • FITNESS
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Fit for a Comeback was created specifically to help individuals rebuild their strength, fitness, and confidence after life’s setbacks. There are two sides to every comeback: the deeply personal journey of overcoming physical, mental, or emotional challenges—and the practical steps it takes to reclaim your health, whether after an injury, surgery, or major life shift. Hosted by Nick Venuti, a former chef whose own journey took a dramatic turn after chronic back pain and a trimalleolar ankle fracture, this podcast is rooted in experience. Frustrated by the healthcare system’s “band-aid” solutions, Nick went back to college in his late 20s to study exercise physiology. Since then, he’s built a business that helps everyone from professional athletes to everyday people regain their strength, overcome setbacks, and reclaim their lives. Each weekly episode combines real-life stories, expert interviews, and actionable advice to guide you through the process of starting over and rising stronger. Whether you’re recovering from injury, surgery, or simply life’s curveballs, you’ll find the tools and inspiration to take charge of your fitness transformation.

  1. 5D AGO

    The Hard Truth About Heart Disease in 2026… and How To Protect Yourself

    In this episode, I break down why heart health in 2026 isn’t just a medical issue… it’s a lifestyle reality check. I talk about losing my father to an aortic dissection, the way stress tanked my own HRV, and why so many people in their 30s, 40s, and 50s are already quietly walking around with risk factors they don’t even know about. But this isn’t fear porn. It’s awareness layered with action. You’ll learn how blood pressure actually works, why strength training matters more than people think, how muscle loss becomes a cardiovascular risk, how HRV reflects your stress load, and why you must get into the driver’s seat of your health instead of waiting for a crisis to force the issue. If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll start “eventually”… if you’ve been avoiding the numbers… if you keep restarting but never following through… this episode is going to hit you where you need to hear it. Because heart health isn’t about perfection. It’s about owning your inputs, reducing your risks, and choosing the hard now… instead of the hard later. IN THIS EPISODE, WE GET INTO: • Why heart disease continues to rise despite better information • What hypertension actually does inside your arteries • How stress, poor sleep, and working from home are silently wrecking your heart • The physiology of aortic dissection and what happened with my dad • Why muscle loss is a cardiovascular problem, not just a strength problem • How strength training improves insulin sensitivity and protects your heart • Why so many people in their 30s–50s already show early risk markers   🔗 Links from the Episode:  Connect with Nick on Instagram: @thehealthyyinzer Want help building your mid-year comeback? DM Nick “Core 5” to get started Learn more about the Core Five Blueprint: Apply HereJoin the Vision Board Event (Dec 28) → Sign Up TODAYCheck out Nick’s favorite loop bands & gear: Amazon Store

    43 min

  2. JAN 28

    Why Flexible Eating Works When Diets Don’t (EP26)

    If you’re tired of starting over every Monday… this episode will finally make nutrition make sense. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode   • Why rigid diets break the moment real life hits • How to use your Apple Health data to find your true maintenance calories • Why skipping breakfast destroys muscle and increases cravings • The simplest way to hit 100g of protein without obsessing • How pro athletes fuel… and how you can adapt the same structure • Why emotional eating patterns aren’t a discipline problem • How flexible eating fits with weight loss, muscle gain, or maintenance [10:31] “If we’re obsessed with the number on the scale, why aren’t we obsessed with the numbers going into our mouth?”   [11:54] “We’ve all heard the basics a million times… the issue isn’t knowledge. It’s execution.”   [19:50] “Start with 100 grams of protein. If that’s hard, we adjust. That’s flexible dieting—not chaos.”   🔗 Links from the Episode:  Connect with Nick on Instagram: @thehealthyyinzer Want help building your mid-year comeback? DM Nick “Core 5” to get started Learn more about the Core Five Blueprint: Apply HereJoin the Vision Board Event (Dec 28) → Sign Up TODAYCheck out Nick’s favorite loop bands & gear: Amazon Store

    38 min

  3. JAN 20

    Why Your Plan Keeps Collapsing… And How to Build One That Doesn’t.(EP25)

    Most people don’t fail because they’re unmotivated. Most people fail because they never move out of contemplation. In this episode of Fit for a Comeback, we dig deep into the psychology of behavior change — pre-contemplation, contemplation, action, and maintenance — and what actually keeps you stuck in the thinking/saving phase instead of taking the first messy step. Nick breaks down how saving workouts, binge-watching fitness videos, or researching “the perfect plan” can trick your brain into feeling productive… even though nothing is actually changing.   You’ll also hear how behavior change theory applies directly to your fitness journey, why habit stacking beats chasing motivation, and why choosing ONE lane for a defined period of time can be the difference between staying stuck and finally getting real results.   This is the episode to listen to if you know exactly what to do… but you still haven’t done it.   In this episode you’ll hear:• Why saving workouts and collecting information keeps you stuck • The 4 stages of behavior change (and how to know which one you’re in) • Why contemplation feels productive but creates zero results • How to break out of procrastination loops • Why messy action beats perfect planning every time • How to choose ONE lane and build real momentum • Why most people quit before they ever even start   🔗 Links from the Episode:  Connect with Nick on Instagram: @thehealthyyinzer Want help building your mid-year comeback? DM Nick “Core 5” to get started Learn more about the Core Five Blueprint: Apply HereJoin the Vision Board Event (Dec 28) → Sign Up TODAYCheck out Nick’s favorite loop bands & gear: Amazon Store

    1 hr

  4. JAN 15

    Motivation vs Momentum: Why You Keep Stopping (And How to Finally Move Forward) (EP24)

    In this episode you’ll learn:   Why motivation collapses the moment your environment shifts The psychological reason the new year feels “fresh,” but doesn’t last How momentum is predicted behavior, not emotion Why missing one day isn’t the problem… but what you think it means is Memorable Quotes[2:20] “Motivation is emotional. Momentum is behavioral.” [3:34] “January feels hopeful, but hope doesn’t create structure.” [5:24] “If your plan depends on feeling motivated, your plan was never stable.”   🔗 Links from the Episode:  Connect with Nick on Instagram: @thehealthyyinzer Want help building your mid-year comeback? DM Nick “Core 5” to get started Learn more about the Core Five Blueprint: Apply HereJoin the Vision Board Event (Dec 28) → Sign Up TODAYCheck out Nick’s favorite loop bands & gear: Amazon Store

    27 min

  5. JAN 6

    Starting is a CHOICE...But How Do You START? (EP23)

    IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR: • Why “starting is a choice, staying stuck is a choice, and overthinking is a choice” • The Five-Minute Rule that stops procrastination in its tracks • How to tell whether your barrier to action is internal or external • Why momentum ALWAYS follows action… not the other way around • How decision fatigue quietly destroys your consistency • Why lowering the barrier to entry beats willpower every time   🔗 Links from the Episode:  Connect with Nick on Instagram: @thehealthyyinzer Want help building your mid-year comeback? DM Nick “Core 5” to get started Learn more about the Core Five Blueprint: Apply HereJoin the Vision Board Event (Dec 28) → Sign Up TODAYCheck out Nick’s favorite loop bands & gear: Amazon Store

    37 min

  6. 12/30/2025

    Becoming the Person 2026 Needs You To Be (EP22)

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode • Why dragging the old version of yourself into a new year guarantees nothing changes • How to use your last 12 months as data, not self-judgment • The real reason motivation fails… and what works instead • Why energy management is more important than discipline • How boundaries shape the person you’re becoming • Why your first 21 days of change will feel miserable… and why that’s normal [0:25] “If we are taking the old versions into our next year, we can’t expect anything to change.” [2:02] “If you grew, you were already on the path.” [3:06] “Let’s not bring that same version with us… let’s bring the data.” [5:46] “You don’t need the next six months mapped out. You just need to stop running your life on autopilot.” [6:25] “You can’t become that 2.0 version of yourself if you’re still stuck in the mud of the old one.”   🔗 Links from the Episode:  Connect with Nick on Instagram: @thehealthyyinzer Want help building your mid-year comeback? DM Nick “Core 5” to get started Learn more about the Core Five Blueprint: Apply HereJoin the Vision Board Event (Dec 28) → Sign Up TODAYCheck out Nick’s favorite loop bands & gear: Amazon Store

    50 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    New Year, Same You...Why You’re Still Stuck (ep21)

    It's easy to fall into the trap of chasing programs or quick fixes as the calendar resets. However, I emphasize that simply starting a new program will not lead to transformation if personal changes are not embraced. It's vital to reflect on who you want to become rather than just seeking a better version of who you've always been. January should not merely serve as a mental reset; rather, it should act as a powerful motivator for genuine growth. If we carry forward the same habits and mindset without making tangible changes, we'll find ourselves stuck in a cycle, expecting different results from old behaviors.   🔗 Links from the Episode:  Connect with Nick on Instagram: @thehealthyyinzer Want help building your mid-year comeback? DM Nick “Core 5” to get started Learn more about the Core Five Blueprint: Apply HereJoin the Vision Board Event (Dec 28) → Sign Up TODAYCheck out Nick’s favorite loop bands & gear: Amazon Store

    31 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    Drawing Your Line In The Sand (EP20)

    In this episode, you’ll hear: The hidden cost of “pushing it off” Why motivation isn’t your problem—lack of direction is What drawing a line in the sand really looks like How to build structure when everything feels like chaos The #1 mistake people make when they try to change What to focus on instead of perfection Why burnout isn’t laziness… it’s a system failure   Quotes:  [3:47] “You’re busy as hell—but nothing ever feels handled.” [6:30] “This system isn’t working. And sometimes, that’s the most powerful realization.” [10:22] “What you don’t change, you choose.” [11:05] “You’re not drawing a line in the sand because everything’s fine. You’re doing it because everything is screaming for your attention.” [19:58] “It’s not a discipline problem—it’s a direction problem.”         🔗 Links from the Episode:  Connect with Nick on Instagram: @thehealthyyinzer Want help building your mid-year comeback? DM Nick “Core 5” to get started Learn more about the Core Five Blueprint: Apply HereJoin the Vision Board Event (Dec 28) → Sign Up TODAYCheck out Nick’s favorite loop bands & gear: Amazon Store

    22 min
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Fit for a Comeback was created specifically to help individuals rebuild their strength, fitness, and confidence after life’s setbacks. There are two sides to every comeback: the deeply personal journey of overcoming physical, mental, or emotional challenges—and the practical steps it takes to reclaim your health, whether after an injury, surgery, or major life shift. Hosted by Nick Venuti, a former chef whose own journey took a dramatic turn after chronic back pain and a trimalleolar ankle fracture, this podcast is rooted in experience. Frustrated by the healthcare system’s “band-aid” solutions, Nick went back to college in his late 20s to study exercise physiology. Since then, he’s built a business that helps everyone from professional athletes to everyday people regain their strength, overcome setbacks, and reclaim their lives. Each weekly episode combines real-life stories, expert interviews, and actionable advice to guide you through the process of starting over and rising stronger. Whether you’re recovering from injury, surgery, or simply life’s curveballs, you’ll find the tools and inspiration to take charge of your fitness transformation.

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  • Creator
    Nick Venuti
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Healthy Yinzer
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