Episode 51

Navigating Change and Self-Advocacy

In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, hosts Gio and Jodi return with a new update for 2025. They share their personal health and wellness journeys, discuss Gio's recent move from Texas to Oklahoma, and explore the challenges of adjusting to new fitness routines without a home gym. Jodi highlights the importance of advocating for one's health after a health scare linked to a birth control pill, emphasizing the need to ask doctors the right questions. The episode also touches on the value of community support in fitness, the benefits of home workout equipment, and the experience of transitioning to a new gym environment.

00:00 Welcome to the Mindful Muscle Podcast

00:45 Major Life Changes and Gym Adjustments

03:02 The Importance of Community

07:01 Home Gym Equipment and Adjustments

13:09 Exploring Crunch Fitness

17:27 Gym Anxiety and Overcoming It

19:29 Embracing the Small Town Vibe

20:07 Gym Community and Friendships

21:06 Exploring the New Gym

22:35 Balancing Fitness and Life Changes

26:17 Health Scare and Mental Health Journey

28:57 Advocating for Your Health

36:55 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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Gio Marin

Gio is a fitness enthusiast and dedicated weightlifter, passionately committed to a plant-based lifestyle. He challenges the norms of physical health and strength training with his rigorous six-day-a-week gym regimen. As a co-host of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, Gio explores and shares innovative fitness strategies, nutrition tips, and personal growth tactics aimed at enhancing physical well-being and athletic performance. His goal is to inspire others to achieve their fitness objectives through resilience and disciplined living.
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Jodi Dolo

Jodi is a dedicated advocate for healthy living, having conquered a health scare and losing about 90 pounds. She's committed to inspiring and helping others in reaching their goals. Recently certified as a nutritionist and personal trainer, Jodi aims to blend her passion for sustainable nutrition and weightlifting with a priority on mindset to foster enduring health transformations. Her down-to-earth approach and motivating journey form the core of her coaching philosophy, showcased on the Mindful Muscle Podcast, where she provides practical guidance on fitness, nutrition, and personal growth.