EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 47 MIN
💪 Kenny Santucci on Discipline, Health, and Building Strength from the Inside Out
from The Experts w/ Dr Jenelle Kim · host Dr Jenelle Kim
What if your greatest transformation starts with simply showing up? In this powerful episode of The Experts, fitness icon, entrepreneur, and former MTV star Kenny Santucci shares his inspiring journey—from being an overweight kid in New Jersey to becoming a leader in the fitness world and founder of Strong New York. Kenny opens up about the mental and emotional work behind physical strength, his battle with injuries, TRT, and the truth about discipline, habits, and health. 🔥 In this MUST-WATCH episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why discipline, not motivation, is the real key to transformation ✅ How Kenny overcame obesity and built a powerful mindset ✅ The truth about testosterone, thyroid, and hormonal health (TRT) ✅ Why connection and movement are non-negotiable for well-being ✅ How Strong New York is reshaping the fitness industry ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Introduction Meet Kenny Santucci: TV personality turned fitness leader, entrepreneur, and podcast host. 02:15 – Early Life & The MTV Years Growing up in Newark, wrestling, and how MTV's The Challenge launched Kenny into the spotlight. 06:45 – Career Shift to Fitness & Training Falling in love with training, coaching others, and building a life in health and wellness. 10:30 – Strong New York How Kenny created Strong New York to bring together the brightest minds in wellness. 15:00 – Childhood Food Patterns & Weight Struggles Family dynamics, overeating, and discovering the power of food awareness. 21:20 – Fried Foods, Dampness & Eastern Medicine Understanding how diet impacts mental and physical health from a traditional medicine lens. 27:45 – Movement as Medicine Kenny’s philosophy on fitness, martial arts, and how physical awareness heals. 33:10 – Injury, TRT & Reclaiming Vitality Dealing with back pain, hormone imbalances, and the second chance at health through medical insight. 38:50 – The Vision for Strong New York Growing the event, Comic-Con inspiration, and Kenny’s mission to empower community. 44:15 – Expert Wisdom, Entrepreneurship & Aging Well What being an expert really means, embracing discipline, and redefining 40. 47:29 – Closing & Where to Find Kenny How to connect with Kenny, join Strong New York, and tap into the Strength Club. 🔥 FREE RESOURCES & LINKS: 🌿 JBK Wellness Labs: https://jbkwellnesslabs.com 🎓 Dr. Kim’s Living Meditation Course & Longevity Potions: https://jenellekim.com (Use CODE: DJKSTRONG) 💪 Strong New York: https://strongnewyork.com 🏋️♂️ Train with Kenny: https://thestrengthclub.com 📱 CONNECT WITH US: 🔹 Dr. Jenelle Kim: 📸 Instagram: @drjenellemkim 📘 Facebook: @drjenellemkim 💼 LinkedIn: Dr. Jenelle Kim 🎵 TikTok: @drjenellekim 🔹 Kenny Santucci: 📸 Instagram: @kennysantucci 🎙 Podcast: Strong AF Podcast 🏋️♂️ Strength Club: @thestrengthclub 🔔 Don’t Miss Future Episodes! ✅ LIKE this video if you found value ✅ SUBSCRIBE for weekly episodes on fitness, mindset & health ✅ Turn on NOTIFICATIONS so you never miss an expert guest! 🔍 #KennySantucci #FitnessMotivation #HealthTransformation #Discipline #StrongNewYork #MensHealth #TheExpertsPodcast #TRT #SelfImprovement #WellnessJourney #Entrepreneurship #MovementIsMedicine #EasternMedicine #HormoneHealth #StrengthTraining
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In this episode of The Experts, fitness icon and Strong New York founder Kenny Santucci shares his journey from an overweight kid to a leader in the wellness world. He dives into the emotional side of transformation, discussing injuries, TRT, and the power of discipline and daily habits.
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