From Rock Bottom to Reboot: Joe Cross on Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

On this episode of Center Stage, Mark Gordon talks with health advocate and filmmaker Joe Cross, the driving force behind the inspiring documentary Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. In the film, Cross takes us on a deeply personal journey—from battling a debilitating autoimmune disease and obesity to reclaiming his health through the simple yet powerful act of juicing. Armed with a video camera, a juicer, and a determination to change his life, Joe hit the road across America, sharing his story and his juice with strangers in hopes of sparking transformation in others. During the interview, Cross opens up about what led him to the brink, how he turned it all around, and why real change starts with what we put on our plate. This is more than a story about food—it’s about taking control of your life, one sip at a time.