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Fit For A Comeback

Fit For A Comeback

Written by: Nick Venuti
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 Fit for a Comeback was created specifically to help individuals rebuild their strength, fitness, and confidence after life’s setbacks. There are two sides to every comeback: the deeply personal journey of overcoming physical, mental, or emotional challenges—and the practical steps it takes to reclaim your health, whether after an injury, surgery, or major life shift. Hosted by Nick Venuti, a former chef whose own journey took a dramatic turn after chronic back pain and a trimalleolar ankle fracture, this podcast is rooted in experience. Frustrated by the healthcare system’s “band-aid” solutions, Nick went back to college in his late 20s to study exercise physiology. Since then, he’s built a business that helps everyone from professional athletes to everyday people regain their strength, overcome setbacks, and reclaim their lives. Each weekly episode combines real-life stories, expert interviews, and actionable advice to guide you through the process of starting over and rising stronger. Whether you’re recovering from injury, surgery, or simply life’s curveballs, you’ll find the tools and inspiration to take charge of your fitness transformation.2025 Healthy Yinzer Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Why Your Plan Keeps Collapsing… And How to Build One That Doesn’t.(EP25)

    Why Your Plan Keeps Collapsing… And How to Build One That Doesn’t.(EP25)
    Jan 20 2026

    Most people don’t fail because they’re unmotivated.

    Most people fail because they never move out of contemplation.

    In this episode of Fit for a Comeback, we dig deep into the psychology of behavior change — pre-contemplation, contemplation, action, and maintenance — and what actually keeps you stuck in the thinking/saving phase instead of taking the first messy step. Nick breaks down how saving workouts, binge-watching fitness videos, or researching “the perfect plan” can trick your brain into feeling productive… even though nothing is actually changing.

    You’ll also hear how behavior change theory applies directly to your fitness journey, why habit stacking beats chasing motivation, and why choosing ONE lane for a defined period of time can be the difference between staying stuck and finally getting real results.

    This is the episode to listen to if you know exactly what to do… but you still haven’t done it.

    In this episode you’ll hear:

    • Why saving workouts and collecting information keeps you stuck

    • The 4 stages of behavior change (and how to know which one you’re in)

    • Why contemplation feels productive but creates zero results

    • How to break out of procrastination loops

    • Why messy action beats perfect planning every time

    • How to choose ONE lane and build real momentum

    • Why most people quit before they ever even start

    🔗 Links from the Episode:

    Connect with Nick on Instagram: @thehealthyyinzer

    Want help building your mid-year comeback? DM Nick “Core 5” to get started

    Learn more about the Core Five Blueprint: Apply Here
    Join the Vision Board Event (Dec 28) → Sign Up TODAY
    Check out Nick’s favorite loop bands & gear: Amazon Store
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    1 hr
  • Motivation vs Momentum: Why You Keep Stopping (And How to Finally Move Forward) (EP24)

    Motivation vs Momentum: Why You Keep Stopping (And How to Finally Move Forward) (EP24)
    Jan 15 2026

    In this episode you’ll learn:

    Why motivation collapses the moment your environment shifts

    The psychological reason the new year feels “fresh,” but doesn’t last

    How momentum is predicted behavior, not emotion

    Why missing one day isn’t the problem… but what you think it means is

    Memorable Quotes

    [2:20] “Motivation is emotional. Momentum is behavioral.”

    [3:34] “January feels hopeful, but hope doesn’t create structure.”

    [5:24] “If your plan depends on feeling motivated, your plan was never stable.”

    🔗 Links from the Episode:

    Connect with Nick on Instagram: @thehealthyyinzer

    Want help building your mid-year comeback? DM Nick “Core 5” to get started

    Learn more about the Core Five Blueprint: Apply Here
    Join the Vision Board Event (Dec 28) → Sign Up TODAY
    Check out Nick’s favorite loop bands & gear: Amazon Store
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    27 mins
  • Starting is a CHOICE...But How Do You START? (EP23)

    Starting is a CHOICE...But How Do You START? (EP23)
    Jan 6 2026

    IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR:

    • Why “starting is a choice, staying stuck is a choice, and overthinking is a choice”

    • The Five-Minute Rule that stops procrastination in its tracks

    • How to tell whether your barrier to action is internal or external

    • Why momentum ALWAYS follows action… not the other way around

    • How decision fatigue quietly destroys your consistency

    • Why lowering the barrier to entry beats willpower every time

    🔗 Links from the Episode:

    Connect with Nick on Instagram: @thehealthyyinzer

    Want help building your mid-year comeback? DM Nick “Core 5” to get started

    Learn more about the Core Five Blueprint: Apply Here
    Join the Vision Board Event (Dec 28) → Sign Up TODAY
    Check out Nick’s favorite loop bands & gear: Amazon Store
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    37 mins
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