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Health Or High Water

Health Or High Water

By: Tony "Tripp" R Parks Jr
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 Welcome to the Health Or High Water Podcast! Listen as Bret and Tripp cut the crap about fad diets and workouts while they have leading fitness industry guest to teach about the truth on health!2023 Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • HOHW: Building a Community Around Fitness and Supplements w/ Garrett Nickels

    HOHW: Building a Community Around Fitness and Supplements w/ Garrett Nickels
    Oct 27 2025
    Welcome to the Health or High Water podcast with host Tripp Parks — where grit meets wellness, and purpose fuels transformation. In this powerful episode, Tripp sits down with Garrett Nichols, veteran, founder, and driving force behind Carolina Muscle Co., for an honest conversation about fitness, supplements, and the community that makes it all possible. Garrett opens up about his transition from military life to civilian fitness, and how a desire for self-improvement ignited a journey of transformation. We explore why quality supplements matter and how education about supplementation is essential for making informed choices in today’s evolving wellness industry. We also dive into Garrett’s vision for Carolina Muscle Co. — a supplement store built on trust, education, and community impact. Whether you’re a senior seeking better health support, a fitness enthusiast optimizing performance, or someone simply looking to build healthy habits, this episode offers actionable insights: Why community support is crucial for motivation and long-term success How building relationships with customers fosters trust and loyalty The unique health and supplementation needs for seniors Daily routines that set the foundation for fitness and business goals The evolution of the supplement industry and what it means for you “Our food sources suck.” “Health is going to get easier.” “I want to be everybody’s go-to.” These are just a few of the sound bites that underscore the gritty, real talk in this episode. Timestamps & Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Health and Fitness Culture 02:49 Garrett’s Fitness Journey and Transformation 05:50 The Importance of Quality Supplements 08:39 Building a Supplement Store: The Vision 11:43 Essential Supplements for Health 14:34 Addressing Health Needs for Seniors 17:31 Daily Routines and Business Goals 20:19 Community Impact and Future Aspirations 23:27 Advice for Different Demographics 26:21 Conclusion and Call to Action Listen, Learn, and Take Action: Tune in now to discover how community, quality supplementation, and daily habits come together to transform health — no matter your age or experience. 👉 Subscribe to Health or High Water so you never miss an episode 👉 Connect with Garrett Nichols and Carolina Muscle Co.: [carolinamuscle_co] 👉 Follow me on Instagram (@Tripp_thepodcastguy) to get behind-the-scenes of my wellness brand Through Fire and upcoming senior fitness classes. 🛒 Check out Berski Meat Sticks: https://berskimeatsticks.com Use code HOHW for 10% off your order! 🛒 Check out Geneplanet: Genetic Tests Use code APT for 30% off your order! #FaithBasedFitness #PreventiveHealth #HealthOrHighWater #ThroughFireWellness #Berski #supplements #PodcastLife #ChristianEntrepreneur Subscribe & Leave a Review: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to Health or High Water on, or your favorite podcast platform. Don’t forget to leave a review and share your thoughts with us! Thanks to our sponsors Ascend Performance Training Home PageHealth Profiling Book: Health Profiling, The Book!Gene Planet: Discount Code -(APT for 30% Off)Kalevala Labs: Shop SupplementsOur clothes sponsor: You Vs. You Check out our blog: CLICK HERE We want to thank our distributor Lybsin We'd like to thank our hosting platforms: BabyBoomer.org Spotify Amazon Music Audible Youtube Deezer Google Podcast Other Considerations #nfl #mba #ncaa NCAA NFL MLB PAC12 NHL NBA #health #healthinstitute #ivtherapy #iv #healthpodcast #wellbeing #holistichealth #podcast #HealthorHighWater
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    31 mins
  • Fueling Grit & Growth: Alek from Berski Meat Sticks on Building a Brand with Purpose

    Fueling Grit & Growth: Alek from Berski Meat Sticks on Building a Brand with Purpose
    Oct 20 2025

    In this episode of Health or High Water, Tripp Parks sits down with Alek, founder of Berski, the high-protein, no-BS meat stick company redefining clean nutrition for athletes and everyday warriors alike.

    Alek shares the inspiring story behind Berski — from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most trusted snack brands in the functional food world. Together, we dive into:


    🔥 The power of discipline and faith in business
    🥩 Why clean protein sources matter more than ever
    💡 How mindset, movement, and nutrition build unstoppable resilience
    💬 And what it really takes to grow a wellness brand with integrity

    Whether you’re an entrepreneur, athlete, or just someone trying to live stronger and smarter — this episode will fire you up.

    🛒 Check out Berski Meat Sticks: https://berskimeatsticks.com
    Use code HOHW for 10% off your order!

    Instagrom: EatBerski

    #FaithBasedFitness #PreventiveHealth #HealthOrHighWater #ThroughFireWellness #Berski #ProteinSnacks #PodcastLife #ChristianEntrepreneur

    Subscribe & Leave a Review:
    If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to Health or High Water on, or your favorite podcast platform. Don’t forget to leave a review and share your thoughts with us!

    Thanks to our sponsors

    • Ascend Performance Training Home Page
    • Health Profiling Book: Health Profiling, The Book!
    • Gene Planet: Discount Code -(APT for 30% Off)
    • Kalevala Labs: Shop Supplements
    • Our clothes sponsor: You Vs. You

    Check out our blog: CLICK HERE

    We want to thank our distributor

    Lybsin

    We'd like to thank our hosting platforms:

    BabyBoomer.org

    Spotify

    Amazon Music

    Audible

    Youtube

    Deezer

    Google Podcast

    Other Considerations #nfl #mba #ncaa

    NCAA

    NFL

    MLB

    PAC12

    NHL

    NBA

    #health #healthinstitute #ivtherapy #iv #healthpodcast #wellbeing #holistichealth #podcast #HealthorHighWater
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    32 mins
  • HOHW: The Dad Episode! Check out my interview with my dad, Tony Parks, Sr.

    HOHW: The Dad Episode! Check out my interview with my dad, Tony Parks, Sr.
    Aug 18 2025

    On this special episode of Health or High Water, I sit down with my greatest role model—my dad. He’s a man of few words, but when he speaks, he means it. More importantly, he’s lived a life that shows what strength, discipline, and love really look like.

    We talk about the lessons he’s passed on, the example he’s set, and why he will always be my hero. This conversation is a reminder that sometimes the most powerful wisdom doesn’t come from long speeches, but from quiet consistency, faith, and action.

    If you’ve ever looked up to your dad—or wished you had a mentor like this—this one’s for you.

    Subscribe & Leave a Review:
    If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to Health or High Water on, or your favorite podcast platform. Don’t forget to leave a review and share your thoughts with us!

    Thanks to our sponsors

    • Ascend Performance Training Home Page
    • Health Profiling Book: Health Profiling, The Book!
    • Gene Planet: Discount Code -(APT for 30% Off)
    • Kalevala Labs: Shop Supplements
    • Our clothes sponsor: You Vs. You

    Check out our blog: CLICK HERE

    We want to thank our distributor

    Lybsin

    We'd like to thank our hosting platforms:

    BabyBoomer.org

    Spotify

    Amazon Music

    Audible

    Youtube

    Deezer

    Google Podcast

    Other Considerations #nfl #mba #ncaa

    NCAA

    NFL

    MLB

    PAC12

    NHL

    NBA

    #health #healthinstitute #ivtherapy #iv #healthpodcast #wellbeing #holistichealth #podcast #HealthorHighWater
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    21 mins
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