On this episode of the Strong New York Podcast, host Kenny Santucci sits down with Steve White—founder of Brave 100, HomeTeams, and Pacific Campus—to share a story of resilience that redefines what recovery can look like.

After years of football-related head trauma, Steve faced severe neurological decline, including seizures, cognitive loss, lupus, and APS. Told his condition would only worsen, everything changed when a mentor challenged him to “fight”—sparking a shift from passive treatment to radical personal responsibility.

At 64, Steve began training for extreme physical goals while rebuilding his brain and body through unconventional methods: cold-water exposure, high-intensity exercise paired with cognitive “brain hits,” grounding, disciplined sleep, nutrition, and daily gratitude.

In this conversation, he breaks down the mindset that fueled his recovery—belief, finishing what you start, and showing up for others—and how those principles connect directly to healing and neuroplasticity.

Steve also shares how he rebuilt his life and mission, acquiring and expanding a major health facility and launching HomeTeams, an app designed to simplify caregiving—organizing support networks, reducing costs, tracking appointments, and delivering personalized care at home.

This episode is a powerful reminder that limits aren’t always what they seem—and that transformation is possible at any stage of life.

00:00 Bootstraps And Hope

01:06 Podcast Intro Steve White

01:50 First Knockout At 17

03:08 Basketball To Football Pivot

05:00 UNLV And Playing Both

05:55 Symptoms And Decline

07:23 Sprinkler Head Concussion

08:55 Emotional Fallout And Lupus

10:43 Belief Over Magic Pills

14:20 Misogi And Four Rules

17:10 Finish What You Start

21:29 Caring And Neuroplasticity

23:51 Cynicism Blocks Change

25:43 All In At 212

26:06 Wim Hof And Manifestation

27:21 Cold Water Reset

29:15 Brain Hits Training

31:44 No Passive Fixes

33:02 Grounding Gratitude Basics

36:13 Movement Sleep Rhythm

37:55 Clinic Mission Access

39:34 Building Pacific Campus

43:26 Health Is Team Sport

47:00 Home Teams Platform

50:13 AI Companion Care

52:19 Where To Find Steve

This week, Kenny Santucci sits down with NYC based strength and conditioning coach, Dr. Pat Davidson for a candid conversation about his transformation from a “soft 235” to bodybuilding shape through renewed training, nutrition, and eventually PED use. They break down performance-enhancing drugs, SARMs, bloodwork, testosterone, and the importance of coaching—while also addressing the real health risks tied to lifestyle, cardiovascular health, and misuse.

The episode also covers supplements that actually matter, genetics, training fundamentals, fasting, mental health, and Dr. Pat’s pursuit of his bodybuilding pro card. A raw, honest discussion on fitness, performance, and longevity.

00:00 Welcome and Intro

00:38 Pat’s Fitness Journey

03:04 COVID Cut and Bodybuilding

04:42 Arnold Expo Reality Check

05:44 First Cycle Basics

09:18 SARMs Explained Simply

11:20 Finding Real Guidance

13:31 Health Risks Beyond Gear

19:42 Longevity and Purpose

26:48 Muscle Building Fundamentals

36:03 Genetics of Aesthetics

38:49 Appreciation vs Attraction

40:49 Gay Spectrum Debate

41:40 Bumstead Movement Shift

43:37 Hair Loss Steroids Link

44:47 Supplements That Matter

46:49 Nicotine Appetite Control

47:42 GLP Drugs Hunger Genetics

50:11 Coaches Worth Following

51:56 Fitness Culture Boom

54:32 Trust Built In Training

57:11 Training Through Dark Times

01:01:08 Mood Cycles And Expectations

01:02:58 Fasting Myths And Tools

01:04:31 Steroid Stack Breakdown

01:07:49 Drugs Shape Culture

01:09:33 Wrap Up And Where To Find

01:10:49 Upcoming Shows And Goals

01:11:37 Favorite Gyms Road Trip

01:15:26 Final Thanks And Sign Off

This week, Kenny Santui sits down with former MLB pitcher Noah Syndergaard—better known as “Thor”—for a candid conversation on the Strong New York podcast. From his early days as a quiet kid in Texas to becoming a breakout star with the New York Mets, Syndergaard reflects on his journey through the majors, including being drafted by the Blue Jays in 2010, his pivotal trade in the R.A. Dickey deal, and his highly anticipated rookie debut in 2015.

He opens up about life in New York City, the mindset behind maintaining peak physical performance, and what it really takes to throw 98 mph at the highest level. The conversation also dives into the realities of media scrutiny, the pressure athletes face in the public eye, and the physical and mental toll of his 2020 Tommy John surgery—followed by a grueling rehab during the COVID era.

Syndergaard shares insight into his return to the mound with the Angels in 2022, the challenges of regaining elite velocity, and how his approach to health has evolved through clean eating, biohacking, and even stem cell treatments.