EPISODE 21: Building A Garage Gym

EPISODE 23: Managing Menopause

Hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, sleep issues...menopause is more than “just aging,” and most women are never given a clear explanation of what’s actually happening to their bodies. In this episode, we break down the transition from perimenopause to menopause: what changes hormonally, why symptoms can feel so unpredictable, and how this phase affects everything from energy and metabolism to mental health and relationships. We also discuss one of the biggest mistakes women make during this transition: treating their symptoms like something to simply “push through” while ignoring recovery, stress, sleep, and overall health. That mindset can intensify fatigue, inflammation, weight gain, and emotional burnout. Instead, we explore what actually helps - understanding your body, adjusting habits strategically, and recognizing that menopause is a major biological transition, not a personal failure. Book a strategy call today: https://coaching.healthpillars.ca/jake-call-booking-page-2 [https://coaching.healthpillars.ca/jake-call-booking-page-2]

EPISODE 22: We’ve Been Building This Behind The Scenes for Over a Year… Here’s Why

We’ve been quietly building this behind the scenes for over a year… and it’s finally here. In this episode, we break down why we created Health Pillars Academy, the biggest problems we continue seeing in the health and fitness industry, and why so many intelligent, hard-working people still feel stuck despite “doing everything right.” This episode is for people who: * Feel overwhelmed by conflicting information * Are tired of starting over. * Want long-term results instead of extremes. * Know they’re capable of more, but need better structure and guidance. We also walk through what’s inside Health Pillars Academy, our free community, Inner Circle, and how our coaching ecosystem is designed to help people move from chaos and inconsistency into long-term execution and alignment. If you’ve been following us for a while and wondering what we’ve been building behind the scenes — this is the episode. Health Pillars Academy: Get started today https://coaching.healthpillars.ca/health-pillars-academy-2 [https://coaching.healthpillars.ca/health-pillars-academy-2] Join the Free Community: https://www.skool.com/healthpillarsacademy/about [https://www.skool.com/healthpillarsacademy/about] VIP Coaching - book a call https://coaching.healthpillars.ca/jake-call-booking-page-2 [https://coaching.healthpillars.ca/jake-call-booking-page-2]

EPISODE 21: Building A Garage Gym

Building a home fitness content studio in our garage sounded simple… In this episode, we break down everything that went wrong along the way mistakes, shipping delays, equipment issues, setup problems, lessons learned, and what we’d do differently if we started over. If you’re building a home gym, starting a content studio, or creating fitness content from home, this episode will save you time, money, and frustration. Book a strategy call today https://coaching.healthpillars.ca/jake-call-booking-page-2 [https://coaching.healthpillars.ca/jake-call-booking-page-2]

EPISODE 20: What supplements are a waste of money?

Most people are spending hundreds on supplements and still not getting results not because supplements don’t work, but because they’re trying to use them to fix a broken foundation; in this episode, we break down the hierarchy that actually drives progress (calories, protein, training, sleep first), expose why popular products like BCAAs, generic "one pill a day" multivitamins, fat burners, and greens powders are often overhyped or misused, and then show what actually moves the needle—creatine for ATP and performance, magnesium for nervous system and recovery, key nutrients from whole-food sources like organ meats, fish oil for inflammation, and B vitamins for energy production—so you can stop guessing, stop wasting money, and start using supplements with intent instead of hope. References: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12FOlU1LRBzIPrlDZZ51lTg3yC2XZMUPA_TvUypxMuSg/edit?usp=sharing [https://docs.google.com/document/d/12FOlU1LRBzIPrlDZZ51lTg3yC2XZMUPA_TvUypxMuSg/edit?usp=sharing] Book a strategy call today: https://coaching.healthpillars.ca/jake-call-booking-page-2 [https://coaching.healthpillars.ca/jake-call-booking-page-2] Legion supplement affilate code: HPCOACHING or click here: https://legionathletics.rfrl.co/p3e8o [https://legionathletics.rfrl.co/p3e8o]

EPISODE 19: The Metabolic Reset

In this episode, we break down what’s actually happening in your body after dieting: the hormonal shifts, the drop in energy expenditure, and why fat regain isn’t a lack of discipline - it’s biology doing its job. We unpack where reverse dieting came from, what it was originally designed to do, and how it can help with resetting a metabolism that feels "broken". You’ll learn the difference between yo-yo dieting and a slow reverse and how to navigate post-diet phases without spinning your wheels or regaining unnecessary fat. References: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vogwN-nrAZb1QBQV2SMCJ-ew0uHNDZdGLdjk1_eN3eM/edit?usp=sharing [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vogwN-nrAZb1QBQV2SMCJ-ew0uHNDZdGLdjk1_eN3eM/edit?usp=sharing] BOOK A STRATEGY CALL TODAY: https://coaching.healthpillars.ca/jake-call-booking-page-2 [https://coaching.healthpillars.ca/jake-call-booking-page-2]