Episodes

  • He Built 9KG of Muscle Naturally — While Surviving Kidney Failure

    He Built 9KG of Muscle Naturally — While Surviving Kidney Failure
    May 19 2026
    What if building muscle wasn't about destroying your body — but finally understanding it?

    Lisa Urbanski sits down with Hassan Moaminah, natural bodybuilder, Mr. Olympia qualifier, and author of Captain Garuda — a man who gained 9KG of muscle, survived kidney failure, and earned his Olympia card without a single steroid.

    This episode will change how you think about strength, recovery, and what your body has been trying to tell you all along.

    You'll learn:
    💧 Why sodium controls muscle growth more than protein
    🔬 How "cellular hunger" forces your body to use every nutrient
    🧠 The Bruce Lee principle that rewires mind-muscle connection
    😴 Why recovery beats more training — every single time
    🚨 The warning signs before kidney failure — and how he healed naturally
    ❤️ Why real strength is physical, mental, and emotional

    Work with your body. Not against it.



    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/captain-garuda-wellness-warriors--6510758/support.

    Connect with Hassan Moaminah

    🌐 Book: Captain Garuda – A Tale of Bravery, Kindness, and a Big Heart
    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Captain-Garuda-A-Tale-of-Bravery-Kindness-and-a-Big-Heart-Paperback-9789948749714/8473815365

    🛍️ Supplement store: https://captaingaruda.com


    📲 Download his app with a 7-day FREE trial: app.captaingaruda.com

    📱 WhatsApp: +966 56 447 3084
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    23 mins
  • Why You Still Feel Tired After Workouts: Recovery, Sugar, and Nervous System Health

    Why You Still Feel Tired After Workouts: Recovery, Sugar, and Nervous System Health
    Apr 6 2026
    Why do so many people work hard, eat better, and still feel tired, slow, and under-recovered?

    In this episode, Lisa Urbanski sits down with Hassan Moaminah to talk about recovery, sugar, sleep, and the role of the central nervous system.

    You’ll learn:
    💪 Why recovery is about more than just muscles

    🍬 How sugar spikes can affect energy and performance

    ⏱️ How food timing may influence workouts and recovery

    😴 Why sleep plays a major role in stress and healing

    🧠 How small, consistent actions can support long-term health goals

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/captain-garuda-wellness-warriors--6510758/support.

    Connect with Hassan Moaminah

    🌐 Book: Captain Garuda – A Tale of Bravery, Kindness, and a Big Heart
    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Captain-Garuda-A-Tale-of-Bravery-Kindness-and-a-Big-Heart-Paperback-9789948749714/8473815365

    🛍️ Supplement store: https://captaingaruda.com


    📲 Download his app with a 7-day FREE trial: app.captaingaruda.com

    📱 WhatsApp: +966 56 447 3084
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    28 mins
  • Train Your Brain to Handle Stress (Start Today)

    Train Your Brain to Handle Stress (Start Today)
    Feb 25 2026
    Lisa Urbanski interviews Hassan Moaminah about practical, body-based tools that help you regulate stress, build resilience, and stay focused under pressure.

    If stress is hijacking your focus or relationships, this conversation will help you reset your nervous system and respond with clarity instead of overwhelm.

    You’ll learn:
    🧠 How to reduce emotional reactivity
    💪 Exercises that support nervous system balance
    ⚡ Why physical strength supports emotional strength
    ⏱️ How to avoid burnout while pursuing big goals
    🔥 One daily practice to increase calm immediately

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/captain-garuda-wellness-warriors--6510758/support.

    Connect with Hassan Moaminah

    🌐 Book: Captain Garuda – A Tale of Bravery, Kindness, and a Big Heart
    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Captain-Garuda-A-Tale-of-Bravery-Kindness-and-a-Big-Heart-Paperback-9789948749714/8473815365

    🛍️ Supplement store: https://captaingaruda.com


    📲 Download his app with a 7-day FREE trial: app.captaingaruda.com

    📱 WhatsApp: +966 56 447 3084
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    28 mins
  • Always Tired and Foggy? Reset Cortisol Using Nervous System Recovery

    Always Tired and Foggy? Reset Cortisol Using Nervous System Recovery
    Feb 9 2026
    If you’re constantly tired, inflamed, or stuck in brain fog—but still pushing harder—your stress system may be running on “high” all day.

    In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski talks with wellness enthusiast and author Hassan Moaminah about what real recovery looks like so you can feel clearer, calmer, and more energized.

    You’ll learn:
    🧠 What cortisol does (and why chronic stress feels “normal” until it doesn’t)

    ⚡ How stress chemistry connects to brain fog, weight changes, and long-term brain health

    🫀 The nervous system switch (fight/flight vs rest/digest) and how to support it

    🥑 Practical lifestyle tools discussed: movement, consistency, and simple nutrition ideas

    ✅ How to start small today, so your body can actually recover

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/captain-garuda-wellness-warriors--6510758/support.

    Connect with Hassan Moaminah

    🌐 Book: Captain Garuda – A Tale of Bravery, Kindness, and a Big Heart
    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Captain-Garuda-A-Tale-of-Bravery-Kindness-and-a-Big-Heart-Paperback-9789948749714/8473815365

    🛍️ Supplement store: https://captaingaruda.com


    📲 Download his app with a 7-day FREE trial: app.captaingaruda.com

    📱 WhatsApp: +966 56 447 3084
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    32 mins
  • The Cardio Mistake That Stops Weight Loss

    The Cardio Mistake That Stops Weight Loss
    Jan 6 2026
    If you’re doing cardio but not seeing results, this episode will help you fix what’s holding you back—starting today. Lisa Urbanski sits down with fitness coach Hassan Moaminah to break down heart-rate zones, why Zone 2 cardio is key for fat loss, and how small daily habits create long-term weight-loss success.

    You’ll learn 👇
    ❤️ Why extreme cardio backfires for weight loss
    🔥 How Zone 2 burns fat with less stress on your body
    ⌚ How to track heart rate the right way
    🥗 Simple eating swaps that support cardio results
    🔁 Why consistency beats intensity every time

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/captain-garuda-wellness-warriors--6510758/support.

    Connect with Hassan Moaminah

    🌐 Book: Captain Garuda – A Tale of Bravery, Kindness, and a Big Heart
    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Captain-Garuda-A-Tale-of-Bravery-Kindness-and-a-Big-Heart-Paperback-9789948749714/8473815365

    🛍️ Supplement store: https://captaingaruda.com


    📲 Download his app with a 7-day FREE trial: app.captaingaruda.com

    📱 WhatsApp: +966 56 447 3084
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    34 mins
  • Daily Habits for Massive Weight Loss: How Small Steps Create Huge Results

    Daily Habits for Massive Weight Loss: How Small Steps Create Huge Results
    Dec 15 2025
    Most people don’t fail because they’re lazy—they fail because they’re stressed, exhausted, and fighting themselves instead of working with their body.

    In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Hassan Moaminah to break down how he lost 155 pounds naturally, rebuilt his confidence, and created a mindset that keeps him in the 2% who actually follow through.

    You’ll learn:
    🧠 Why 98% of people stay stuck in failure loops
    💤 How forgiveness and lower cortisol help your body finally recover
    💪 Why small daily habits beat extreme diets and “all-or-nothing” plans
    🌊 How movement, fun, and recovery turned pain into progress
    🏆 What it really takes to chase big goals like natural Mr. Olympia
    ❤️ How to be kinder to yourself and stay disciplined long term

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/captain-garuda-wellness-warriors--6510758/support.

    Connect with Hassan Moaminah

    🌐 Book: Captain Garuda – A Tale of Bravery, Kindness, and a Big Heart
    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Captain-Garuda-A-Tale-of-Bravery-Kindness-and-a-Big-Heart-Paperback-9789948749714/8473815365

    🛍️ Supplement store: https://captaingaruda.com


    📲 Download his app with a 7-day FREE trial: app.captaingaruda.com

    📱 WhatsApp: +966 56 447 3084
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    27 mins
  • Quit Porn for Good: Soup, Strength & Purpose

    Quit Porn for Good: Soup, Strength & Purpose
    Oct 7 2025
    What if a simple bowl of soup, daily movement, and shared meals could help you reclaim your mind—and your life?

    Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Hassan Moaminah to explore a practical path out of pornography addiction—using healthy coping, community, and discipline. Hassan shares how a calming “soup ritual,” consistent exercise, better sleep, and real-world connection helped him trade escapism for purpose. They also dive into his upcoming short film on his Mr. Olympia competition journey (natural) and his new app designed to support mindset, training, and recovery. In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
    • Identify stress and loneliness triggers that fuel compulsive behavior
    • Use a nightly soup routine to calm cravings and reset the nervous system
    • Pair movement + sleep + accountability to rebuild self-control
    • Replace shame with community and shared meals for real belonging
    • Set purpose-driven goals (like a competition or creative project) to stay focused
    Connect with Hassan
    • Short Film ▶︎ https://youtu.be/IoOSfSn_lc8?si=f1DDkdWcYmwudN1I
    • Book: Captain Garuda — Walmart product page
    • App (100% off with code GARUDA): https://my.playbookapp.io/hssan-moaminah/programs/captain-garuda-fitness/32483?utm_source=website&utm_campaign=Captain+garuda+fitness
    • WhatsApp: +966 56 447 3084

    If this helped, follow, rate, and share to support more recovery stories and tools. Educational content only; not medical advice.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/captain-garuda-wellness-warriors--6510758/support.

    Connect with Hassan Moaminah

    🌐 Book: Captain Garuda – A Tale of Bravery, Kindness, and a Big Heart
    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Captain-Garuda-A-Tale-of-Bravery-Kindness-and-a-Big-Heart-Paperback-9789948749714/8473815365

    🛍️ Supplement store: https://captaingaruda.com


    📲 Download his app with a 7-day FREE trial: app.captaingaruda.com

    📱 WhatsApp: +966 56 447 3084
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    22 mins
  • Vagus Nerve 101: Stress Relief That Works

    Vagus Nerve 101: Stress Relief That Works
    Aug 15 2025
    What if a few breaths and one simple acupressure point could flip your stress switch off, fast?

    Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with athlete-creator Hassan Moaminah to unpack the vagus nerve—your body’s calm-and-connect superhighway—and how to train it for better focus, sleep, and performance.

    From natural bodyweight competition insights to real-world nutrition and mindset tools, Hassan shares simple practices anyone can use today.

    You’ll learn how to:

    👃 Breathe smarter: Nose breathing & singing drills to boost vagal tone and mental clarity
    😰 Lower stress quickly: Easy acupressure techniques to calm anxiety and aid digestion
    🧬 Fuel recovery: Magnesium-rich foods & smart carb timing for nerve health and energy
    🏃 Move daily: Mobility + cardio routines (office-friendly!) to improve blood flow & HRV
    🥗 Eat for balance: Anti-inflammatory choices (berries, coconut water, lentils) that actually help
    🧠 Reframe mindset: Why forgiveness & positivity accelerate healing and performance

    Press PLAY to train your vagus nerve in minutes, and turn stress into steady energy, clear focus, and faster recovery starting today.

    🔗 Explore Hassan’s Captain Garuda book → https://www.walmart.com/ip/Captain-Garuda-A-Tale-of-Bravery-Kindness-and-a-Big-Heart-Paperback-9789948749714/8473815365

    📲 Get Hassan’s mobility & cardio app (iOS/Android) HERE and use code GARUDA for free access

    💬 Connect on WhatsApp → +966 56 447 3084

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/captain-garuda-wellness-warriors--6510758/support.

    Connect with Hassan Moaminah

    🌐 Book: Captain Garuda – A Tale of Bravery, Kindness, and a Big Heart
    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Captain-Garuda-A-Tale-of-Bravery-Kindness-and-a-Big-Heart-Paperback-9789948749714/8473815365

    🛍️ Supplement store: https://captaingaruda.com


    📲 Download his app with a 7-day FREE trial: app.captaingaruda.com

    📱 WhatsApp: +966 56 447 3084
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    41 mins