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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 31 MIN

STOP Making Prioritizing Your Health "Optional" | Ep 241

from The Mindset and Metabolism Podcast · host Joey Gast

The holidays can be a lot. Between family, kids, travel, and everything else going on, it’s easy to feel like you’re just going through the motions instead of actually being present.In this episode, I’m sharing some honest thoughts about slowing down, being more intentional with the people around us, and why your health can’t keep getting pushed to the back burner—especially this time of year.I also talk about a personal wake-up call with my blood pressure that made me rethink my own fitness priorities. It wasn’t about chasing PRs or aesthetics anymore—it was about long-term health, energy, and showing up for my family.We’ll cover why fitness doesn’t need to be all-or-nothing, how having a flexible plan makes consistency easier, and what it really means to prioritize your health as we head into the new year.If you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, or like your routine has fallen apart… this episode is for you.Be sure to share this episode with a family member, friend, or on your IG or FB stories so someone else who needs help can find it!

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