In this episode, I sit down with one of my good friends from the gym — who also happens to be one of the most talented, kind, and humble piano players I've ever met. And while Ludovic isn't going to brag himself, he has an amazing story. He's performed on some of the biggest stages in the world, including Carnegie Hall, and at the same time completely transformed his health — losing over 100 pounds and rebuilding his body, confidence, and mindset along the way. We talk about how his piano journey began, the years of disciplined practice it took to reach elite levels, and what it actually feels like to perform under pressure on a world-class stage. He opens up about stage fright, how he reframed anxiety, and why over-practicing can sometimes hurt more than help. Then we dive into the other side of his transformation: the weight loss journey. What inspired him to change, the mental hurdles he had to overcome just to walk into the gym.. Along the way, we talk about: Losing 100+ lbs and keeping it off The mental vs physical side of transformation Diminishing returns in both training and practice Overcoming nerves and stage fright Being featured in Men's Health and Lifetime magazines The power of community and accountability Why foundations are often built long before results show up This conversation is about discipline, patience, humility, and trusting the process — whether you're chasing excellence in music, fitness, or life. Tune in now… ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight Through It” as well as 100% Organic Motivational T-Shirts and contact info… www.jaredryanweiss.com Check out our affiliate links to some great nutritional products that we believe in down below: Vitagenics Courses https://vitagenics.teachable.com/?affcode=392642_nvq9zepk&fbclid=IwAR3ETJTvomso4qZPiTSVoi47DpyVvejn910VmuttE1DAcX7VRZxeq6ZnMns Zeolite and Fulvic Acid Detox-Touchstone Essentials https://jaredandjames.thegoodinside.com EMF Rocks emfrocks.com/JAREDWEISS817 Use Code JAREDWEISS817 athleticism.com/ATHLETICISM-47 _______ _______ Also, just to remind you guys (you can find more in our about section and on my (Jared's) instagram), Jared has been healing from a life threatening illness and currently is healing from severe digestive and neurological and speech issues. And I'm so glad to be joined by my best friend James. We are trying to inspire you guys to be the best versions of yourselves as well as entertain you and provide value to your lives. We don't claim to have all the answers but we hope to make you guys smile, laugh, and be inspired to believe that anything is possible! Check me out on Instagram: @jaredweiss817 (RHR IG is @jared_weiss) and me on Tiktok @jaredweiss817 and @rabbitholeroundup as well and YouTube Rabbit Hole Roundup, Rumble JaredandJames and Twitter @jaredweiss817. We are also on every audio platform. _______ _______ Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows us to keep pushing out great and better content. Thank you for the support! Also, the advice in these videos is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Anything that I (Jared) say with regards to health should be seen as my opinions and although they have been thoroughly researched, we are all different and our bodies all have different needs.-I am required to give this type of disclaimer to protect myself. #musician #carnegiehall #weightlossjourney #healthylifestyle #inspiringstories

No more football (I know…it sucks)… but the world hasn't slowed down at all. In Episode 110 of Rabbit Hole Roundup, I talk about in a time where headlines are designed to divide and social media pushes us to pick sides, I'm sharing clips and perspectives to help you stay grounded, intentional, and mentally strong. I break down: Why fighting online isn't fixing anything The pressure to “speak up” on every issue How to protect your peace without being apathetic Lessons from Mike Posner at 37 he wishes he knew at 27 (health, boundaries, integrity, handling highs & lows) Why cleaning up your social media feed is a mental health superpower The unique healthy habits of Mack Hollins The redemption mindset of Super Bowl champion Sam Darnold NBA All-Star Weekend breakdown — 3pt contest, Dunk Contest struggles, and why incorporating pro dunkers like Jordan Kilganon could save it Why this year's All-Star Game was surprisingly competitive Shoutout to Justin Verlander returning to Detroit The main message? You can promote what you stand for without tearing others down. Personal excellence is the best rebellion. Protecting your peace isn't weakness — it's strength. Tune in now… ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight Through It” as well as 100% Organic Motivational T-Shirts and contact info… www.jaredryanweiss.com Check out our affiliate links to some great nutritional products that we believe in down below: Vitagenics Courses https://vitagenics.teachable.com/?affcode=392642_nvq9zepk&fbclid=IwAR3ETJTvomso4qZPiTSVoi47DpyVvejn910VmuttE1DAcX7VRZxeq6ZnMns Zeolite and Fulvic Acid Detox-Touchstone Essentials https://jaredandjames.thegoodinside.com EMF Rocks emfrocks.com/JAREDWEISS817 Use Code JAREDWEISS817 athleticism.com/ATHLETICISM-47 _______ _______ Also, just to remind you guys (you can find more in our about section and on my (Jared's) instagram), Jared has been healing from a life threatening illness and currently is healing from severe digestive and neurological and speech issues. And I'm so glad to be joined by my best friend James. We are trying to inspire you guys to be the best versions of yourselves as well as entertain you and provide value to your lives. We don't claim to have all the answers but we hope to make you guys smile, laugh, and be inspired to believe that anything is possible! Check me out on Instagram: @jaredweiss817 (RHR IG is @jared_weiss) and me on Tiktok @jaredweiss817 and @rabbitholeroundup as well and YouTube Rabbit Hole Roundup, Rumble JaredandJames and Twitter @jaredweiss817. We are also on every audio platform. _______ _______ Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows us to keep pushing out great and better content. Thank you for the support! Also, the advice in these videos is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Anything that I (Jared) say with regards to health should be seen as my opinions and although they have been thoroughly researched, we are all different and our bodies all have different needs.-I am required to give this type of disclaimer to protect myself. #protectyourpeace #nba #nbaallstarweekend #ballislife #positivevibes

Is pain really the price of greatness? After watching Whiplash for the first time, I walked away with a serious love–hate reaction. The acting was incredible — but the message underneath made my blood boil. The movie flirts with a dangerous idea: that abuse, fear, humiliation, and self-destruction are necessary if you want to be elite. That to be great, you have to suffer — physically, mentally, emotionally. As someone who's played for verbally abusive coaches, pushed my body too far, and bought into that lie myself, this movie hit close to home. In this episode, I break down: The line between pushing someone and abusing them Why fear-based coaching often leads to worse performance What Whiplash gets right — and very wrong — about greatness Why discomfort is necessary, but misery is not And why the final scene of Whiplash actually reveals the real lesson Greatness does require sacrifice, discipline, and hard work.But it does not require self-hatred, trauma, or losing your love for the game. That's an outdated lie — and it's time we stop passing it down. Tune in now… ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight Through It” as well as 100% Organic Motivational T-Shirts and contact info… www.jaredryanweiss.com Check out our affiliate links to some great nutritional products that we believe in down below: Vitagenics Courses https://vitagenics.teachable.com/?affcode=392642_nvq9zepk&fbclid=IwAR3ETJTvomso4qZPiTSVoi47DpyVvejn910VmuttE1DAcX7VRZxeq6ZnMns Zeolite and Fulvic Acid Detox-Touchstone Essentials https://jaredandjames.thegoodinside.com EMF Rocks emfrocks.com/JAREDWEISS817 Use Code JAREDWEISS817 athleticism.com/ATHLETICISM-47 _______ _______ Also, just to remind you guys (you can find more in our about section and on my (Jared's) instagram), Jared has been healing from a life threatening illness and currently is healing from severe digestive and neurological and speech issues. And I'm so glad to be joined by my best friend James. We are trying to inspire you guys to be the best versions of yourselves as well as entertain you and provide value to your lives. We don't claim to have all the answers but we hope to make you guys smile, laugh, and be inspired to believe that anything is possible! Check me out on Instagram: @jaredweiss817 (RHR IG is @jared_weiss) and me on Tiktok @jaredweiss817 and @rabbitholeroundup as well and YouTube Rabbit Hole Roundup, Rumble JaredandJames and Twitter @jaredweiss817. We are also on every audio platform. _______ _______ Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows us to keep pushing out great and better content. Thank you for the support! Also, the advice in these videos is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Anything that I (Jared) say with regards to health should be seen as my opinions and although they have been thoroughly researched, we are all different and our bodies all have different needs.-I am required to give this type of disclaimer to protect myself. #whiplash #selfgrowth #greatness #discipline #burnout

Rabbit Hole Roundup 109. Before we hit the Super Bowl and NBA talk, I kick things off with my Top 5 Wii Games, inspired by playing old-school games with my brother and realizing just how fun (and underrated) the Wii era really was. We're taking it back and ranking the games that made interactive gaming special. From there, I dive into a powerful mindset clip from Drake White on the Human School Podcast, where he says “rock bottom has a basement.” I connect that message directly to my own healing journey after a life-threatening illness. Next up, I react to Jelly Roll's Grammy speech and share why he continues to be one of my favorite real-life examples of transformation — proving that where you start doesn't have to be where you finish. I also break down a Joey Swoll gym clip and share a personal story about helping someone at the gym, plus why the gym should be a positive, welcoming community for everyone — not just elite lifters. To close it out, I get into Super Bowl 60, Sam Darnold's comeback story, the defenses, the halftime show conversation, and a full NBA roundup, including the Pistons–Hornets brawl, Lakers updates, and what I'm seeing across the league right now. Tune in now… ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight Through It” as well as 100% Organic Motivational T-Shirts and contact info… www.jaredryanweiss.com Check out our affiliate links to some great nutritional products that we believe in down below: Vitagenics Courses https://vitagenics.teachable.com/?affcode=392642_nvq9zepk&fbclid=IwAR3ETJTvomso4qZPiTSVoi47DpyVvejn910VmuttE1DAcX7VRZxeq6ZnMns Zeolite and Fulvic Acid Detox-Touchstone Essentials https://jaredandjames.thegoodinside.com EMF Rocks emfrocks.com/JAREDWEISS817 Use Code JAREDWEISS817 athleticism.com/ATHLETICISM-47 _______ _______ Also, just to remind you guys (you can find more in our about section and on my (Jared's) instagram), Jared has been healing from a life threatening illness and currently is healing from severe digestive and neurological and speech issues. And I'm so glad to be joined by my best friend James. We are trying to inspire you guys to be the best versions of yourselves as well as entertain you and provide value to your lives. We don't claim to have all the answers but we hope to make you guys smile, laugh, and be inspired to believe that anything is possible! Check me out on Instagram: @jaredweiss817 (RHR IG is @jared_weiss) and me on Tiktok @jaredweiss817 and @rabbitholeroundup as well and YouTube Rabbit Hole Roundup, Rumble JaredandJames and Twitter @jaredweiss817. We are also on every audio platform. _______ _______ Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows us to keep pushing out great and better content. Thank you for the support! Also, the advice in these videos is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Anything that I (Jared) say with regards to health should be seen as my opinions and although they have been thoroughly researched, we are all different and our bodies all have different needs.-I am required to give this type of disclaimer to protect myself. #superbowl #sportstalk #nfl #samdarnold

#grief #healingjourney #mentalhealth #mindsetmatters For today's episode, I was joined by longtime Facebook friend (a modern day penpal of mine) Bronson Pryzbillinski. Bronson's story isn't about tragedy — it's about how you choose to respond to it. In this episode, I sit down with Bronson to talk about growing up without a father, losing his mother at a young age, and the long, complicated process of grief, forgiveness, and rebuilding yourself through it all. From there, the conversation expands into how those experiences shaped his mindset — including his version of Mamba Mentality, personal discipline, and what it means to show up with intention and be a role model for others. We also dive into: The grieving process and learning forgiveness without rushing it Mental health in today's world — especially for young men Coaching high school football and using sports to build character, not just athletes Teaching accountability, resilience, and self-belief to the next generation How pain can become a source of leadership instead of isolation And of course we had to finish on a lighter note— bonding over 2000s rap and hip-hop, classic video games, and the culture that shaped us growing up. This episode is deep, thoughtful, and grounded. If you've ever wondered how to turn hardship into purpose while still enjoying life along the way, this conversation will resonate. Tune in now… (I know I had taken a few months off from having guests but that was because so many guests were unreliable lol. And I wanted to focus on solo content and on my healing. But anyways I thought now was a good time to start reincorporating some guests on so get ready because we have some really good ones lined up.) ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight Through It” as well as 100% Organic Motivational T-Shirts and contact info… www.jaredryanweiss.com Check out our affiliate links to some great nutritional products that we believe in down below: Vitagenics Courses https://vitagenics.teachable.com/?affcode=392642_nvq9zepk&fbclid=IwAR3ETJTvomso4qZPiTSVoi47DpyVvejn910VmuttE1DAcX7VRZxeq6ZnMns Zeolite and Fulvic Acid Detox-Touchstone Essentials https://jaredandjames.thegoodinside.com EMF Rocks emfrocks.com/JAREDWEISS817 Use Code JAREDWEISS817 athleticism.com/ATHLETICISM-47 _______ _______ Also, just to remind you guys (you can find more in our about section and on my (Jared's) instagram), Jared has been healing from a life threatening illness and currently is healing from severe digestive and neurological and speech issues. And I'm so glad to be joined by my best friend James. We are trying to inspire you guys to be the best versions of yourselves as well as entertain you and provide value to your lives. We don't claim to have all the answers but we hope to make you guys smile, laugh, and be inspired to believe that anything is possible! Check me out on Instagram: @jaredweiss817 (RHR IG is @jared_weiss) and me on Tiktok @jaredweiss817 and @rabbitholeroundup as well and YouTube Rabbit Hole Roundup, Rumble JaredandJames and Twitter @jaredweiss817. We are also on every audio platform. _______ _______ Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows us to keep pushing out great and better content. Thank you for the support! Also, the advice in these videos is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Anything that I (Jared) say with regards to health should be seen as my opinions and although they have been thoroughly researched, we are all different and our bodies all have different needs.-I am required to give this type of disclaimer to protect myself.

#tonyrobbins #burnout #nba #sportstalk Rabbit Hole Roundup 108: Hustle Culture Lied to You In today's Rabbit Hole Roundup, I'm talking about why pushing harder isn't always the answer — and how hustle culture may actually be holding you back. I react to a powerful clip from Alex Hormozi and Tony Robbins that hit home for me as someone who's spent most of his life overworking, overtraining, and ignoring rest. Sometimes the real growth happens when you pull back, listen to your body, and allow yourself to enjoy where you're at right now. From there, I switch gears and become your Netflix movie guide. If you're picky like me — no horror, no gore, no stupid or raunchy humor — I break down some genuinely solid movie picks including action, comedy, and family-friendly options that are actually worth your time. Next, I react to a Mel Robbins clip addressing the question we all ask at some point: “When will it be my turn?” We talk about divine timing, patience, and trusting that the work you're doing right now is preparing you for what's coming. Then I dive into a clip from Positive Kristen that perfectly explains the difference between toxic positivity vs real, authentic positivity. To close things out, we wrap up with the sports segment, including: NBA All-Star selections & biggest snubs and trade talks Embiid and the Sixers resurgence Hornets young core NFL Pro Bowl nonsense MLB signings and offseason movement Tune in now… ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight Through It” as well as 100% Organic Motivational T-Shirts and contact info… www.jaredryanweiss.com Check out our affiliate links to some great nutritional products that we believe in down below: Vitagenics Courses https://vitagenics.teachable.com/?affcode=392642_nvq9zepk&fbclid=IwAR3ETJTvomso4qZPiTSVoi47DpyVvejn910VmuttE1DAcX7VRZxeq6ZnMns Zeolite and Fulvic Acid Detox-Touchstone Essentials https://jaredandjames.thegoodinside.com EMF Rocks emfrocks.com/JAREDWEISS817 Use Code JAREDWEISS817 athleticism.com/ATHLETICISM-47 _______ _______ Also, just to remind you guys (you can find more in our about section and on my (Jared's) instagram), Jared has been healing from a life threatening illness and currently is healing from severe digestive and neurological and speech issues. And I'm so glad to be joined by my best friend James. We are trying to inspire you guys to be the best versions of yourselves as well as entertain you and provide value to your lives. We don't claim to have all the answers but we hope to make you guys smile, laugh, and be inspired to believe that anything is possible! Check me out on Instagram: @jaredweiss817 (RHR IG is @jared_weiss) and me on Tiktok @jaredweiss817 and @rabbitholeroundup as well and YouTube Rabbit Hole Roundup, Rumble JaredandJames and Twitter @jaredweiss817. We are also on every audio platform. _______ _______ Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows us to keep pushing out great and better content. Thank you for the support! Also, the advice in these videos is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Anything that I (Jared) say with regards to health should be seen as my opinions and although they have been thoroughly researched, we are all different and our bodies all have different needs.-I am required to give this type of disclaimer to protect myself.

#trusttheprocess #resilience #healingjourney #keepgoing The beginning of a journey is exciting. The end gets all the applause.But the middle? That's where most people quit. In today's episode, I dive deep into why the middle of the journey is the least glamorous — yet most important — phase of any transformation. Drawing from my book Fight Through It, I reflect on my own battle back from a life-threatening illness, the years of rebuilding, and why quitting was never an option — not for my younger self, and not now. I also breaks down powerful real-world examples: Jelly Roll's 200+ pound weight-loss journey and the moment he broke the cycle Good Charlotte's early grind when success was anything but guaranteed Why progress is made in the trenches, not the highlight reels This episode is for anyone: Feeling stuck in the middle Grinding without recognition Wondering if it's worth continuing The middle is where character is built. Win the daily battles — your future self will thank you. Tune in now… ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight Through It” as well as 100% Organic Motivational T-Shirts and contact info… www.jaredryanweiss.com Check out our affiliate links to some great nutritional products that we believe in down below: Vitagenics Courses https://vitagenics.teachable.com/?affcode=392642_nvq9zepk&fbclid=IwAR3ETJTvomso4qZPiTSVoi47DpyVvejn910VmuttE1DAcX7VRZxeq6ZnMns Zeolite and Fulvic Acid Detox-Touchstone Essentials https://jaredandjames.thegoodinside.com EMF Rocks emfrocks.com/JAREDWEISS817 Use Code JAREDWEISS817 athleticism.com/ATHLETICISM-47 _______ _______ Also, just to remind you guys (you can find more in our about section and on my (Jared's) instagram), Jared has been healing from a life threatening illness and currently is healing from severe digestive and neurological and speech issues. And I'm so glad to be joined by my best friend James. We are trying to inspire you guys to be the best versions of yourselves as well as entertain you and provide value to your lives. We don't claim to have all the answers but we hope to make you guys smile, laugh, and be inspired to believe that anything is possible! Check me out on Instagram: @jaredweiss817 (RHR IG is @jared_weiss) and me on Tiktok @jaredweiss817 and @rabbitholeroundup as well and YouTube Rabbit Hole Roundup, Rumble JaredandJames and Twitter @jaredweiss817. We are also on every audio platform. _______ _______ Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows us to keep pushing out great and better content. Thank you for the support! Also, the advice in these videos is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Anything that I (Jared) say with regards to health should be seen as my opinions and although they have been thoroughly researched, we are all different and our bodies all have different needs.-I am required to give this type of disclaimer to protect myself.

#nfl #superbowl #sportstalk #football #inspirational In this week's Rabbit Hole Roundup 107, we start with one of the most inspiring stories in sports right now — Fernando Mendoza's journey from being overlooked and told “no” to becoming a college football champion. From there, I dive into building better habits with a clip from Madeleine Byrne, connecting her insights to James Clear's idea of standardize before you optimize. This segment is a reminder that progress beats perfection. Next, I react to a clip from MrBeast exposing what's broken about the modern education system — and why self-motivated learning, curiosity, and passion matter more now than ever. I also talk about why keeping your inner child alive matters, and why giving up your passions just because you're older is one of the biggest lies we're told. Whether it's sports, Star Wars, Legos, or anything you love — staying curious and passionate is what keeps life fun and meaningful. On the sports side, I break down a wild NFL weekend, controversial coaching decisions, and why Rams vs Seahawks felt like the real Super Bowl. I give my Super Bowl prediction, push back on lazy hot-take narratives, and talk about Matthew Stafford, Sam Darnold's comeback, and why context matters more than headlines. I wrap things up with NBA talk, including Mac McClung sitting out the dunk contest, Lakers momentum with LeBron and Luka, the Clippers' surge, and quick notes from around the league. Tune in now… ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight Through It” as well as 100% Organic Motivational T-Shirts and contact info… www.jaredryanweiss.com Check out our affiliate links to some great nutritional products that we believe in down below: Vitagenics Courses https://vitagenics.teachable.com/?affcode=392642_nvq9zepk&fbclid=IwAR3ETJTvomso4qZPiTSVoi47DpyVvejn910VmuttE1DAcX7VRZxeq6ZnMns Zeolite and Fulvic Acid Detox-Touchstone Essentials https://jaredandjames.thegoodinside.com EMF Rocks emfrocks.com/JAREDWEISS817 Use Code JAREDWEISS817 athleticism.com/ATHLETICISM-47 _______ _______ Also, just to remind you guys (you can find more in our about section and on my (Jared's) instagram), Jared has been healing from a life threatening illness and currently is healing from severe digestive and neurological and speech issues. And I'm so glad to be joined by my best friend James. We are trying to inspire you guys to be the best versions of yourselves as well as entertain you and provide value to your lives. We don't claim to have all the answers but we hope to make you guys smile, laugh, and be inspired to believe that anything is possible! Check me out on Instagram: @jaredweiss817 (RHR IG is @jared_weiss) and me on Tiktok @jaredweiss817 and @rabbitholeroundup as well and YouTube Rabbit Hole Roundup, Rumble JaredandJames and Twitter @jaredweiss817. We are also on every audio platform. _______ _______ Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows us to keep pushing out great and better content. Thank you for the support! Also, the advice in these videos is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Anything that I (Jared) say with regards to health should be seen as my opinions and although they have been thoroughly researched, we are all different and our bodies all have different needs.-I am required to give this type of disclaimer to protect myself.