Three Phase Podcast

Joe LaLeune
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Welcome to the Three Phase Podcast—Explore the realms of elite fitness, discover the power of discipline and resilience, and embrace the path to self-discovery. Our discussions span a spectrum—from breathwork and nutrition to overcoming injuries and finding joy beyond the arena of sports. Whether you're drawn to bodybuilding, passionate about mental well-being, or seeking inspiration for your competitive spirit, the Three Phase Podcast caters to your diverse interests. Tune in, and let us guide you through the evolving phases of life, empowering you to elevate every aspect of your journey. Embark with us and unlock the potential for growth and inspiration in each phase. joe@3phasefitness.ca

  1. 4D AGO

    038 - The Hidden Cost of Olympic Years

    Every Olympic year, injuries seem to show up at the worst possible time. Athletes who have trained intelligently for years, supported by world-class coaches and medical teams, suddenly break down right when performance is supposed to peak. This episode explores why that pattern exists — not from a place of blame or criticism, but from an honest look at how training cycles behave under pressure. In this solo episode, Joe unpacks why Olympic years place unique demands on the body, how accumulated stress and recovery debt quietly build over long timelines, and why injuries often appear late in the cycle rather than during the heaviest training phases. The conversation separates unavoidable, catastrophic injuries from breakdown-style injuries that emerge through load density, disrupted recovery, and compressed timelines. Using real Olympic-year scenarios without naming or blaming, Joe connects what happens at the highest level of sport to lessons that apply to coaches, athletes, and anyone navigating high-pressure seasons in training, work, or life. This episode covers: Why injury risk changes during Olympic yearsHow pressure, travel, and recovery debt interact with training loadThe difference between accumulated injuries and unavoidable sport-related injuriesWhat Olympic cycles reveal about peaking and long-term planningHow the same principles show up during work deadlines, busy seasons, and compressed timelinesWhat to watch for as the Winter Olympic events unfoldThis isn’t an episode about doing less. It’s about understanding how stress accumulates, why margin matters, and how to protect recovery when performance actually counts. Episode Sponsors Three Phase  If you’re looking for structure, accountability, and intelligently designed training, you can access my coaching programs through Trainerize. 👉 https://www.trainerize.me/profile/threephasefitness/Joe.LaLeune/ Use code Podcast20 at checkout. BIOptimizers High-quality digestive enzymes, magnesium, gut health, and performance supplements I personally use and trust. Use code 3PHASE10 for 10% off 👉 https://bioptimizers.com 👉 https://bioptimizers.ca (Canada) ATP Labs Clean, pharmaceutical-grade supplements focused on performance, recovery, and long-term health. Use code 3PHASE10 for 10% off 👉 https://atplab.com WHOOP WHOOP is a wearable that helps track recovery, sleep, strain, and readiness so you can make better decisions about training and rest. Get a free WHOOP and one month free when you join using my link: 👉 https://join.whoop.com/B71A4703 Support the show www.threephasefitness.ca

    23 min
  2. 037 - Carl Weston - Hidden Health: Mould, Parasites, and the Invisible Load Holding You Back

    FEB 2

    037 - Carl Weston - Hidden Health: Mould, Parasites, and the Invisible Load Holding You Back

    What if the reason you’re not getting better isn’t a lack of effort — but hidden stressors no one is looking for? In this episode, Joe sits down with Carl Weston, founder of Raven Wellness and CHEK Institute faculty member, for a deep, grounded conversation on hidden health drivers like mold exposure, fungal overgrowth, parasites, and layered physiological stress. Carl shares why so many high performers, athletes, and wellness-focused individuals feel stuck despite eating well, training consistently, and doing “all the right things.” We explore how environmental and biological load can quietly disrupt the nervous system, gut health, hormones, energy, and recovery — often without showing up clearly on standard labs. This episode isn’t about fear or extremes. It’s about clarity, context, and intelligent sequencing — understanding what the body is communicating and how to rebuild real capacity instead of chasing symptoms. In this episode, we cover: Why chronic symptoms persist even when labs look “normal”Mould exposure and why it’s more common — and more impactful — than most realizeParasites and fungal overgrowth: misunderstood, under-discussed, and often missedHow hidden stressors affect training tolerance, recovery, and performanceWhy pushing harder can sometimes make things worseCarl’s approach to assessment, testing, and prioritizing what to address firstWhat real recovery and resilience actually look likeIf you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not moving forward, this conversation will help you zoom out, reassess, and think differently about health and performance. Episode Sponsors & Discounts Three Phase Fitness Structured, intelligent training built around capacity, strength, and performance — not burnout. 20% off all programs with code PODCAST20 👉Three Phase Program Link BIOptimizers High-quality digestive enzymes, magnesium, gut health, and performance supplements Joe personally uses and trusts. 10% off with code 3PHASE10 In Canada? www.bioptimizers.ca 👉Bioptimizers Link ATP Labs Clean, pharmaceutical-grade supplements focused on performance, recovery, and long-term health. 10% off with code 3PHASE10 👉 ATP Labs Link  Trainerize The platform Joe uses to deliver all Three Phase Fitness coaching and training programs. 👉Trainerize Link Whoop A performance wearable Joe uses to track recovery, sleep, strain, and readiness — so training and lifestyle decisions are made with real data. Get a FREE WHOOP and your first month free when you join using the link below: 👉 Whoop Link  Connect with Carl Weston & Raven Wellness Website: https://www.ravenwellness.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravenwellnessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-weston-7a953b13Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ravenwellnessinc Support the show www.threephasefitness.ca

    1h 42m

  3. JAN 26

    036 - Fasting: The Good, the Bad, and the Unnecessary

    Podcast Description Fasting has become one of the most talked-about tools in health and performance — and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Joe takes a long-form, no-hype look at fasting: the good, the bad, and the unnecessary. Drawing from personal experience, current research, and decades-old wisdom, this conversation breaks down what fasting actually does in the body, when it can be helpful, and when it quietly becomes a liability. Joe shares his own six-month fasting experiment, including daily time-restricted eating and a 72-hour water fast, and explains how his thinking evolved through exposure to researchers like Dr. Satchin Panda and Dr. Rhonda Patrick. The episode explores fasting through multiple lenses — metabolism, digestion, cognitive function, fat loss, hormonal health, sleep, performance, and recovery — while addressing common misconceptions and oversimplified claims. You’ll learn: What fasting actually is (and what it isn’t)Why fasting can feel powerful at first — and why it sometimes backfiresHow fasting affects digestion, brain function, fat loss, and metabolic flexibilityWhy fasted training is often unnecessary for most peopleWho should not be fasting, including athletes and women trying to conceiveClear signs that fasting is no longer serving youHow to use fasting as a short-term, corrective tool instead of a lifestyle identityPractical guidance on journaling, meal timing, and knowing when to stopThis episode isn’t about convincing you to fast. It’s about giving you a framework to decide — intelligently — whether fasting belongs in your life at all. Because fasting isn’t the goal. Function, recovery, and long-term health are. Episode Sponsors BIOptimizers High-quality digestive enzymes, magnesium, gut health, and performance supplements that Joe personally uses and trusts. Use code 3PHASE10 for 10% off 👉 https://bioptimizers.com 👉 https://bioptimizers.ca (Canada) ATP Labs Clean, pharmaceutical-grade supplements focused on performance, recovery, and long-term health. Use code 3PHASE10 for 10% off 👉 https://atplab.com Support the show www.threephasefitness.ca

    37 min
  4. 035 - Zachariah Miller - Regeneration, Identity, and Principles

    JAN 19

    035 - Zachariah Miller - Regeneration, Identity, and Principles

    Podcast Description In this episode of the Three Phase Podcast, I sit down with Zachariah Miller, founder of Misfit Health and a fellow Chek Academy practitioner. Zach and I took IMS2 together in person at the Rainbow House in California—an experience that goes far beyond movement education and into identity, awareness, and personal responsibility. This conversation explores regenerative farming as a model for human health, the Six Chek Foundation Principles in real life (not theory), and what it looks like to step into new chapters when your identity begins to shift. We talk about working with the land, rebuilding soil as a metaphor for rebuilding health, and why regeneration—physically, mentally, and environmentally—is the future. This episode is for coaches, practitioners, and anyone who feels like they’re outgrowing an old version of themselves and choosing to live more aligned. Show Notes Episode Highlights Regenerative farming and its connection to human healthThe Six Chek Foundation Principles applied to real lifeIdentity shifts and starting new chaptersLessons from IMS2 and the Chek AcademyWhy health is about regeneration, not optimizationParallels between rebuilding soil and rebuilding peopleLiving the work instead of just coaching itConnect with Zach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachariah.millerWebsite: https://www.misfit-health.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MisfitHealthOfficialEpisode Sponsors BIOptimizers High-quality digestive enzymes, magnesium, gut health, and performance supplements I personally use and trust. Use code 3PHASE10 for 10% off. 👉 https://bioptimizers.com If you’re in Canada 👉 https://bioptimizers.ca ATP Labs Clean, pharmaceutical-grade supplements focused on performance, recovery, and long-term health. Use code 3PHASE10 for 10% off. 👉 https://atplab.com Listen & Subscribe If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, or share it with someone navigating a new chapter of their own. That’s how these conversations reach the people who need them. High performance isn’t hype. It’s habit. Support the show www.threephasefitness.ca

    1h 42m

  5. JAN 12

    034 - You’re Not Burned Out — Your Capacity Is Maxed Out

    Work has changed. Stress has changed. Expectations have changed. But the human body hasn’t. In this solo episode of The Three Phase Podcast, Joe LaLeune breaks down why so many high-performing professionals feel exhausted, foggy, and stretched thin — even when they’re doing “everything right.” This isn’t a motivation problem. It’s a capacity problem. Using real-world coaching experience, Chek-aligned principles, and the Capacity Cup analogy, Joe explains: Why operating at “surface tension” makes small stressors feel overwhelmingThe difference between reducing stress and expanding capacityHow recovery debt quietly accumulates over timeWhy motivation fails when your system has no marginHow the Three Phase model (Accumulation, Intensification, Realization) applies far beyond the gym This episode is for busy professionals, former athletes, coaches, and anyone who feels capable — but constantly “on.” If you’ve ever thought, “I should have more energy than this,” this episode will give you clarity and a practical next step. Key Takeaway You don’t need more pressure. You need more capacity. Performance improves when the system underneath it can actually handle the load. Sponsors & Resources BIOptimizers High-quality digestive health, performance, and recovery supplements. Use code 3phase10 for 10% off. https://bioptimizers.com ATP Labs Clean, research-backed supplements focused on inflammation control, recovery, and long-term health. Use code 3phase10 for 10% off. https://atplab.com If this episode resonated, share it with someone who’s living at full capacity and wondering why everything feels harder than it used to. Subscribe to The Three Phase Podcast for grounded conversations on strength, health, performance, and longevity. Support the show www.threephasefitness.ca

    17 min
  6. 033 - Malcolm Chase - Athlete Arc

    JAN 5

    033 - Malcolm Chase - Athlete Arc

    In this episode, Joe sits down with Malcolm Chase to break down the Athlete Arc — the full evolution from athlete, to professional, to coach, to advisor. Malcolm has lived every stage of the journey. From high-level competition to building RPM Lacrosse, his work has helped shape athletes not just physically, but mentally and personally. This conversation dives into the identity shifts athletes face, the mistakes that stall development, what truly separates high performers, and how great players transition into great leaders. Whether you’re an athlete trying to level up, a coach building a system, or a parent navigating long-term development, this episode delivers real insight from someone who’s been through it all. What We Cover in This Episode The early experiences that shape elite athletesThe mindset shift required to compete at the professional levelWhy many athletes struggle during transitionsBuilding RPM Lacrosse and a sustainable development modelCoaching vs mentoring vs advising — and why the difference mattersLessons for athletes, coaches, and parentsMalcolm’s vision for the future of lacrosse developmentEpisode Sponsors Built for Lacrosse — Strength & Conditioning A complete performance system designed specifically for lacrosse athletes. Built for strength, speed, conditioning, durability, and real on-field transfer. Use code: 3phase10 Link: https://www.builtforlacrosse.com BIOptimizers A premium supplement company offering high-quality products that support performance, recovery, digestion, sleep, and overall health — backed by real science and clean ingredients. Use code: 3phase10 Link: https://bioptimizers.com ATP Labs Clean, evidence-based supplements for athletes and high performers who care about long-term health, energy, and recovery — without fillers or hype. Use code: 3phase10 Link: https://atplab.com About the Guest — Malcolm Chase Malcolm Chase is a former high-level lacrosse player, coach, and the founder of RPM Lacrosse. Known for his energy, technical knowledge, and athlete-first approach, Malcolm has built RPM into a respected development platform that emphasizes skill, mindset, and leadership. His work spans athlete development, coaching education, and mentorship — helping athletes navigate not just performance, but long-term growth inside and outside the game. Connect with Malcolm Instagram (RPM Lacrosse): https://www.instagram.com/rpm_lacrosseWebsite: https://www.rpmathlete.comSubscribe & Share If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a teammate, coach, or parent who needs to hear it. More conversations like this coming soon. Support the show www.threephasefitness.ca

    1h 26m

  7. 12/31/2024

    032 - December 2024 Wrap Up - Trends, Tips, and Headlines

    Episode Description: December 2024 Wellness Roundup In this episode, we’re diving into the top wellness and fitness stories from December 2024. From groundbreaking research on gut health and its impact on mental wellness to new studies on the connection between exercise and brain health, we’ll explore how the latest science is reshaping our understanding of health, fitness, and longevity. Tune in for a holistic look at the latest health trends to ensure you’re moving into the new year armed with the most up-to-date knowledge to support both mind and body. Episode Sponsor: Trainerizehttps://getstarted.trainerize.com/ThreephaseofferBioptimizershttps://bit.ly/42qsUhyCode: 3PHASE10WHOOPhttps://join.whoop.com/244984ATP Labshttps://bit.ly/3rfdEjiCode: 3PHASE10Support the show www.threephasefitness.ca

    14 min

  8. 11/04/2024

    031 - Chop wood and carry water

    Episode Sponsor: Trainerizehttps://getstarted.trainerize.com/ThreephaseofferBioptimizershttps://bit.ly/42qsUhyCode: 3PHASE10WHOOPhttps://join.whoop.com/244984ATP Labshttps://bit.ly/3rfdEjiCode: 3PHASE10Support the show www.threephasefitness.ca

    8 min
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Welcome to the Three Phase Podcast—Explore the realms of elite fitness, discover the power of discipline and resilience, and embrace the path to self-discovery. Our discussions span a spectrum—from breathwork and nutrition to overcoming injuries and finding joy beyond the arena of sports. Whether you're drawn to bodybuilding, passionate about mental well-being, or seeking inspiration for your competitive spirit, the Three Phase Podcast caters to your diverse interests. Tune in, and let us guide you through the evolving phases of life, empowering you to elevate every aspect of your journey. Embark with us and unlock the potential for growth and inspiration in each phase. joe@3phasefitness.ca

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  • Creator
    Joe LaLeune
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Three Phase Podcast
  • Show Website
    Three Phase Podcast