From BioHacking To Emotional Fitness
The latest episode of The Mike Dolce Show is here—and it’s one you won’t want to miss. I sat down with my longtime friend and fellow fitness icon Jay Ferruggia, founder of the Renegade brand and host of the Renegade Radio Podcast, for one of the most raw and real conversations we’ve ever had about health, fitness, and the state of modern nutrition.
If you’re tired of the gimmicks, confused by the endless supplement stacks, or just looking to reconnect with what really works—this one’s for you.
🎧 Listen Now:
💥 What We Covered: Real Talk, No Bullshit
In this no-holds-barred episode, Jay and I break down the major cultural shifts in fitness and health over the past few decades. From the rise of synthetic foods and toxic additives to the overwhelming obsession with biohacking, we dig into what’s helping—and what’s hurting—today’s health-conscious crowd.
Here are a few key highlights:
✅ Why food quality matters more than calories
Jay and I agree: You can’t out-train garbage nutrition. We explore how today’s food is loaded with synthetic junk, and how that’s destroying energy, mood, and long-term health.
✅ The evolution of training with age
We talk about the traps many lifters fall into, and how smart training—paired with body awareness—can extend your prime far beyond what the mainstream says is possible.
✅ Emotional fitness: the missing link
You’ll hear powerful stories about injury, pain, and recovery. Jay opens up about the emotional toll of setbacks and the power of purpose in overcoming life’s hardest moments.
✅ Biohacking vs. Back to Basics
We take a hard look at the biohacking craze. Is it helpful? Or just another distraction from eating real food, sleeping more, and moving with purpose?
✅ Why human connection and community matter more than ever
As social media and technology grow louder, the need for real human connection becomes more urgent. We unpack how emotional stress affects physical health—and how to reclaim control.
🎯 Who This Episode is For:
- Lifters in their 30s, 40s, and beyond who want to train smart
- Health-conscious individuals tired of trendy gimmicks
- Coaches looking for deeper conversations about wellness
- Anyone who’s been injured, stressed, or burned out
🚀 Why This Matters Now
We’re living in a time where information overload is killing results. Everyone’s chasing hacks. But the truth is—it’s not that complicated. This episode strips away the noise and delivers real, battle-tested strategies to reclaim your health and build a life that feels good every damn day.
