Episodes

  • Christmas Is the Only Day You Can't Outrun Yourself
    Dec 25 2025
    Christmas is the only day you can't outrun yourself. If you're a high-performing man listening on Christmas Day, this episode reveals the uncomfortable truth about why successful men struggle when the noise stops—and what it exposes about the standards you're willing to tolerate when no one is watching. WHY THIS EPISODE LANDS ON CHRISTMAS DAY For driven men who are constantly switched on, responsible for everything and everyone, Christmas is one of the only days where you can't hide behind work. The calendar forces you to slow down. The noise drops. And that silence reveals something most successful men spend the entire year outrunning. Not weakness. Not failure. Just the gap between who you are and who you're capable of being. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: → Why high-performing men struggle with silence (and what it reveals about your standards) → The mirror moment: when you catch your reflection and don't recognize the man looking back → How successful men's standards erode in comfort, not chaos—one "I've earned this" at a time → Why your body reports the truth when money and reputation lie politely → The reality that your kids don't see your calendar—they see how you move → Why discomfort is just your nervous system realizing the standard has shifted → The gap between who you are and who you're capable of being (and what determines if it closes) → The question that determines where you'll be next Christmas—not where you hope to be, where the trajectory actually puts you THE UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH You can outrun discomfort with work, meetings, deals, and responsibility almost every day of the year. You can build an entire life where motion becomes your identity. But Christmas doesn't let you do that. High-performing men build momentum as proof of being useful. Productivity becomes identity. But when all that motion disappears on Christmas Day, something shows up—the truth you've been moving too fast to feel. Standards don't disappear in a single decision. They erode slowly: More rest than you need More indulgence than serves you Lower expectations disguised as balance "I've earned this" thinking that trades away your edge. And from the outside? It still looks like success. The lifestyle is good. The family is provided for. The business is running. But internally, something feels off. WHAT YOUR BODY IS TELLING YOU Money lies politely. Reputation lies socially. But your body doesn't lie—it reports: The tightness you've been ignoring The fatigue that's become normal The softness that wasn't there before The energy that used to be automatic but now needs to be managed The edge that isn't quite there anymore That's not weakness. That's data. The problem isn't that high-performing men don't know this. The problem is they don't want the report. They want reassurance. Permission to not deal with it yet. But gaps don't close themselves. They widen quietly until something forces your hand. THIS ISN'T ABOUT NEW YEAR MOTIVATION This episode isn't about guilt, shame, or January motivation that fades by February. This is about standards. About the version of yourself you accept in private when no one is watching. Elite men don't wait for chaos to sharpen them. They don't need a health scare, a crisis, or external pressure to care. They decide who they are even when life is comfortable, even when nothing is demanding it, even when no one would blame them for coasting. THE QUESTION THAT MATTERS If you kept moving at this exact pace—same habits, same exceptions, same standards—where would you be next Christmas? Not where you hope to be. Where the trajectory actually puts you. Hope without structure is just wishing. And you're too experienced to rely on wishing. Christmas isn't here to hype you up. It's here to show you the gap: Between who you are and who you're capable of being Between the standards you set and the standards you're keeping Between the intentions you talk about and the actions you're taking Discomfort is just the nervous system realizing the standard has shifted. What you do with that gap—whether you acknowledge it or ignore it, whether you close it or widen it, whether you decide today or delay again—determines the version of you that shows up next year. Not the version you hope to be. The version you build. THIS EPISODE IS FOR: High-performing men | Successful executives | Driven fathers | Leaders who are done tolerating a version of themselves below their standard | Men who know the difference between working and thriving | High achievers ready to close the gap
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    15 mins
  • The Identity Collapse: Why Successful Leaders Can't Lose Fat
    Dec 23 2025

    You've built an empire. You command rooms. You close deals worth millions. But you can't lose 20 pounds.

    This isn't about discipline. It's about identity.

    In this episode, I break down why high-performing executives, CEOs, and entrepreneurs struggle with fat loss—and it has nothing to do with knowing what to eat or how to train.

    The problem is deeper: your current identity is actively preventing transformation.

    I reveal the exact framework that separates men who stay stuck in yo-yo cycles from men who transform permanently: Identity → Standards → Environment → Behavior → Body

    What You'll Learn:

    1. Why your external success is actually blocking your physical transformation
    2. The concept of "status dissonance" and how it's eating you alive
    3. How to engineer identity collapse (the psychological death required for change)
    4. The exact system to rebuild a new operating system that makes fat loss inevitable
    5. Why willpower fails and what actually works for high-performers
    6. The proof loop that compounds identity week by week
    7. How to cross the line from performing confidence to being grounded in authority

    This episode is for you if:

    - You're a CEO, founder, or executive who's tried "everything" and nothing sticks - You keep delaying transformation until "next quarter" - You know what to do but can't make yourself do it consistently - Your body doesn't match the level you operate at professionally - You're tired of negotiating with yourself about training and nutrition

    This isn't motivation. This is mechanism. If you're ready to stop playing the role and become the man your reputation says you are, this episode gives you the exact frameworks to engineer that transformation.

    Connect with me: Facebook.com/marwankillu Linkedin.com/marwankillufitness

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    25 mins
  • Christmas Is Not an Excuse to Get Soft : Discipline, Energy, and Why Your Family Feels the Difference
    Dec 18 2025

    Christmas Is Not an Excuse to Get Soft: Discipline, Energy, and Why Your Family Feels the Difference

    You're going to get fat over the holidays if you don't keep training. Period.

    I used to abandon my training completely from December 24th to New Year. Drinking every day, eating whatever I wanted, making excuses about needing to "relax."

    Here's the truth: switching off from work doesn't mean switching off from yourself.

    In this episode, I break down:

    - Why Christmas training drives better food choices (even when indulging) - The simple math: more food + no movement = fat, fast - How to structure shorter, high-intensity holiday workout sessions - Why your family wants YOUR energy, not expensive gifts - How staying fit over Christmas sets you up for January momentum

    If you're a CEO or executive who works 60-70 hours a week and thinks the holidays are your time to completely check out—listen up.

    Your spouse doesn't care about another luxury bag if you're too fat to button your custom suit. Does she see the man she married, or a soft shadow of him?

    This is about avoiding holiday weight gain while enjoying Christmas more. This is about executive fitness and maintaining your competitive edge during the festive season.

    Stop making excuses. Stop getting soft. Keep training over Christmas. Enjoy the holidays more.

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    19 mins
  • You Won the Money Game. Then You Lost Your Body
    Dec 16 2025

    You Won the Money Game. Then You Lost Your Body.

    Jeff Bezos got shredded at 60. Tim Cook wakes at 4:30 AM to work out. Ray Dalio meditates twice daily.

    What do the world's most successful entrepreneurs know that you don't?

    In this episode, I break down why your health is the foundation of everything—and why most successful people get it backwards.

    Key Topics:

    • Jeff Bezos' transformation after becoming a billionaire
    • The real cost of neglecting health as an entrepreneur
    • Steve Jobs' final words on health vs wealth
    • The 5-step framework for 8-9 figure entrepreneurs
    • Why "too busy" is a lie you're telling yourself

    If you're crushing it in business but struggling with fitness, this episode is your wake-up call.

    The entrepreneur who can sustain peak performance for 20-30 years will always outperform the one who burns out in 5

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    31 mins
  • Why Champions Hire Specialists (And Losers Scroll YouTube)
    Dec 14 2025

    Why Champions Hire Specialists (And Losers Scroll YouTube)

    Lando Norris is one of the best F1 drivers in the world. He still hired sports psychologists. Why? Because elite results require elite guidance.

    In this Iron Suits episode, I break down why scrolling fitness YouTube, following Instagram influencers, and trying fad diets will never work for high-performing CEOs. Plus, I reveal the championship morning routine I prescribe to seven-figure executives.

    WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

    • Why YouTube fitness advice fails busy CEOs
    • The "I built a business" trap that kills your progress
    • Why generic personal trainers can't help executives
    • The specialized coaching approach that actually works
    • The exact championship morning routine for CEOs
    • Why 4:30 AM wake-ups are non-negotiable
    • The 5 AM gym rule for business owners

    If you're crushing business but struggling with fitness, this episode reveals why DIY approaches fail - and what champions do instead.

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    43 mins
  • Your Standards Aren't Seasonal: How to Socialize in December Without Getting Fat
    Dec 11 2025

    🎯 Your Standards Aren't Seasonal: The December Survival Guide for High Performers December is the danger month. While everyone else is surrendering to the buffet tables and open bars, you're about to learn how to stay lean in December, maintain energy, and walk into January feeling dangerous—not regretful.

    In This Episode:

    ✅ Why December kills more progress than any other month (and how to avoid holiday weight gain)

    ✅ The "12 occasions" framework—how to identify which Christmas parties and events actually matter

    ✅ Why most men don't struggle with food in December—they struggle with giving themselves permission strategically

    ✅ The "energy debt" concept: every social override is a loan you'll repay in January

    ✅ How successful business owners plan year-end targets but ignore their fitness and health (and how to fix it)

    ✅ The difference between surrender and strategy during the festive season and holiday parties

    ✅ Real client example: 12 social occasions down to 6—same fun, better results for staying lean

    Who This Episode Is For:

    - Business owners and high performers who refuse to start January behind

    - Men who want to enjoy December socializing without the guilt and regret

    - Anyone tired of the "new year, new me" cycle and holiday weight gain

    - Guys who know they need a December fitness strategy, not more willpower

    The Bottom Line: You don't lower your standards because it's December. You just discover what they really were.

    December doesn't kill your progress; comfort does.

    And the only promise that matters is the one you make to yourself when no one's watching.

    This December fitness guide will help you navigate Christmas parties, holiday drinking, and festive season eating while staying lean and maintaining your discipline.

    Learn how to socialize without sabotage and walk into the new year feeling strong, not regretful.

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    30 mins
  • Your Ego Is Making You Softer
    Dec 7 2025

    Most high-performing men don’t fail at fitness because they lack discipline.

    They fail because their ego needs drama.

    In this episode, I break down why successful men keep jumping into extreme programs, burning out, and starting over — and why the same mindset that made them wealthy is quietly making them softer physically.

    We talk about:

    • Why heroic discipline fails long-term
    • The psychological trap behind programs like 75 Hard
    • Why consistency beats intensity
    • How your ego protects you from real progress
    • The boring, unsexy system that actually works

    If you’re crushing it in business but feel your body slipping, this episode is your wake-up call.

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    50 mins
  • Embracing Emotions: The Power of Acknowledgment
    Dec 2 2025

    In this episode, Marwan sits down with Phiroze Divecha for a raw, grounded conversation about emotional health, self-awareness, and what really happens when we suppress what we feel.

    Most men were taught to “push through,” “stay strong,” and “ignore the noise.” But unexpressed emotions don’t disappear, they simply find darker and more destructive outlets.

    Phiroze breaks down how acknowledging your emotions is not weakness, but a powerful act of self-ownership.Inside this conversation you’ll learn:

    👉Why unaddressed emotions always resurface

    👉How suppression leads to unhealthy habits and hidden stress

    👉Why “fixing” isn’t the goal, awareness is

    👉How allowing your emotions to exist creates healthier behavior patterns

    👉Why what you avoid eventually controls you

    👉How acknowledgment is the first step toward healing and growth

    If you want a deeper understanding of your inner world—without the fluff—this episode is for you.

    🎙 Featuring: Phiroze Divecha 🔥 Topics: emotional health, self-awareness, mental resilience, internal acknowledgment, personal growth

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    42 mins