Episode 471: Lance Armstrong: The Real Doping Story, $100M Loss, and His Venture Capital Comeback
What does it take to survive a 20% chance of living, win seven Tour de France titles, and rebuild your life after losing everything? Lance Armstrong joins me on the Habits and Hustle podcast for a raw, unfiltered conversation about resilience, authenticity, and the mindset that refuses to quit.
We discuss the grueling reality of the Tour de France and why he says the doping controversy was not anti-doping failure. We also dive into his current ventures with Next Ventures, his "We Do Hard Things" podcast, and the personality traits that his kids say define him most.
Lance Armstrong is a cancer survivor, former professional cyclist, and co-founder of Next Ventures. He won the Tour de France seven consecutive times. Today, he's a successful venture capitalist investing in health and wellness companies and has built a new life focused on family, business, and doing only what brings him joy.
What We Discuss:
(08:11) Getting Tested at 15 and Discovering Elite VO2 Max Numbers
(15:44) The Doping Controversy: "Technically I Didn't Get Caught"
(17:23) Why He Thinks He Was Made a Poster Child
(22:27) Getting Cancer at 25 with Only a 20% Chance of Survival
(36:18) The Livestrong Foundation and Selling 82 Million Yellow Bands
(42:04) His Love of Being Alone and Sacred Solo Bike Rides
(59:54) Having to Pay Back Over $100 Million After the Scandal
(1:02:37) How Uber Investment Through Lowercase Capital Saved His Family
(1:06:09) The Netflix 30 for 30 Documentary and Public Perception Shift
…and more!
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Episode 470: Zarina Del Mar: From Exercise Bulimia to Body Awareness That Actually Works
Former tax lawyer Zarina Del Mar was working out twice a day, seven days a week—running in the morning, gym sessions midday, and CrossFit at night. She was chasing an impossible body standard while fighting her genetic baseline, until she realized she couldn't feel her own body anymore.
In this Fitness Friday episode, Zarina explains how one movement session changed everything. We dive into the psychology of obsessive exercise, why GLP-1s are creating more problems than they solve, and how understanding your body's construction can replace the need to count calories forever.
Zarina Del Mar is a fitness personality who transitioned from practicing law to teaching body awareness and sustainable movement practices to women worldwide.
What we discuss:
Her "Exercise Bulimia" Phase: Two Workouts Daily for Years
The GLP-1 Problem: Fighting Your Genetic Baseline
How One Movement Session Changed Everything
Why Detailed Instructions Matter More Than Exercise Type
The Plank Revolution: Feeling Your Fingers and Feet
From Calorie Counting to Balanced Plates Forever
Why Most Gyms Don't Teach You to Feel Your Body
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Find more from Zarina Del Mar:
Website: https://www.whateva.club/
Instagram: @zarina_del_mar_world
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Episode 469: Tamsen Fadal: Breaking the Menopause Silence (100+ Symptoms Your Doctor Never Mentioned)
What if everything you know about menopause is wrong? Former TV journalist Tamsen Fadal joins me on the Habits and Hustle podcast to share how a live television hot flash changed her life and sparked a global conversation about the menopause transition that affects 1 billion women worldwide.
We discuss the surprising 100+ symptoms of menopause and why doctors aren't educated about this life stage. We also dive into dating and marriage during menopause, the workplace challenges women face, and why strength training beats cardio for women over 40.
Tamsen Fadal is the New York Times bestselling author of "How to Menopause." After experiencing a severe hot flash on live television in 2019, she left her 30-year journalism career to educate women about perimenopause and menopause. Her documentary has been seen in 450+ cities across 40+ countries, and she's become one of the leading voices in women's midlife health.
What We Discuss:
(04:29) The 100+ Symptoms Nobody Talks About
(07:49) Perimenopause vs. Menopause Explained
(09:02) The Live TV Hot Flash That Changed Everything
(12:28) Why There's So Much Shame Around Aging
(16:04) Why Doctors Aren't Educated About Menopause
(19:28) The Truth About Hormone Replacement Therapy
(25:03) Workplace Policies and Benefits for Menopause
(36:59) Dating and Relationships During Menopause
(42:22) Her Personal Menopause Journey and Routine
(46:01) Why Cardio Isn't King for Women Over 40
(48:56) Eating Disorders and Body Image in Midlife
(51:35) Finding Love Again After Divorce
…and more!
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Find more from Tamsen Fadal:
Website: https://www.tamsenfadal.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsenfadal/?hl=en
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tamsen-show/id1799976761
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Episode 468: Dr. Stacy Sims: Why Ozempic Destroys Muscle + The Truth About Peptides and Cold Plunges
Is Ozempic the miracle weight loss drug everyone claims, or are we creating a generation of "sarcopenic, chalky skeletons"? In this Fitness Fridya episode, Dr. Stacy Sims and I dive into the truth.
We discuss the peptide craze, exploring why BPC-157 might be the only one worth considering, and why WADA banning it actually proves it works. Plus, Dr. Sims settles the sauna debate once and for all - explaining why infrared saunas are basically expensive cold rooms and why Finnish saunas deliver real results for women's hormones and metabolism.
Dr. Stacy Sims is an international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who specializes in sex differences in training, nutrition, and environmental conditions. She's the author of "Roar" and "Next Level" and has spent decades researching how women's unique physiology requires different approaches to health and fitness.
What we discuss:
The Truth About Peptides and BPC-157
Ozempic's Hidden Dangers: Muscle and Bone Loss
When Ozempic Makes Sense (And When It Doesn't)
Microdosing GLP-1s: Health Hack or Dangerous Trend?
Combining Ozempic with Strength Training
Training in Your 20s and 30s vs. Later Years
Dr. Sims' Daily Routine and Non-Negotiables
Most Underrated Health Tip: Trusting Your Intuition
Saunas vs. Cold Plunges for Women
Why Ice Baths Spike Women's Cortisol
The Infrared Sauna Myth
Finnish Saunas: The Real Deal for Women's Health
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Website: https://www.drstacysims.com/
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Episode 467: Senada Greca: Why Women Fear Weights (And How She Built 6M Followers)
Why are women still afraid of strength training? Fitness phenom Senada Greca joins me on the Habits and Hustle podcast to share how she has spent years proving that lifting weights won't make you bulky - it'll make you powerful.
We discuss why cardio culture is holding women back, reveal her exact weekly workout routine, and break down the psychological barriers keeping people from the gym. Plus, Senada shares what it was really like training Kim Kardashian full-time, why she works out barefoot, and her thoughts on trendy wellness practices like fasting and cold plunges for women.
Senada Greca is a fitness trainer and entrepreneur with over 6 million Instagram followers. She's the founder of the WeRise fitness app and former personal trainer to Kim Kardashian. Originally from Albania, she holds degrees in business and transitioned from pharmaceutical sales to become one of social media's most trusted fitness voices.
What We Discuss:
(01:00) Fitness Entrepreneur's Journey to Success
(07:58) Transitioning From Cardio to Strength Training
(15:49) Maximizing Strength Training Efficiency and Frequency
(23:49) Optimizing Strength Training and Foot Health
(32:09) Overcoming Fitness Excuses and Consistency
(41:35) Importance of Fitness and Nutrition
(48:18) Daily Routine and Healthy Eating
(01:01:10) Impact of Fasting and Cold Plunges
(01:08:13) Maximizing Strength Training Variety and Progress
(01:19:05) Incorporating Pilates and Strength Training
(01:25:53) Powerful Networking and Positive Energy
…and more!
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Find more from Senada Greca:
Website: WeRise app
Instagram: @senada.greca
Habits and Hustle helps share the stories, habits, and rituals of people's journeys on living fulfilled lives. Host Jennifer Cohen interviews thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and overall extraordinary people who share their insight and open up about the normally hidden aspects that have made a difference in their success.
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