In this inspiring episode of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin welcomes Rob Tracz — strength coach, high-performance mentor, and host of Surviving the Side Hustle. Rob shares how lessons from the weight room became the foundation for his personal and professional transformation.

After years of burnout, 17-hour workdays, and the loss of his father, Rob realized that true strength isn’t measured in pounds lifted but in the resilience, reflection, and courage to change course. Together, Bob and Rob explore the power of “showing up,” finding balance, and building emotional and mental fitness as intentionally as physical strength.

If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, loss, or the search for purpose, this conversation offers grounded wisdom for creating balance, strength, and happiness — inside and out.

• 🏋️‍♂️ Strength as Self-Discovery: How consistent training built Rob’s confidence, discipline, and mental clarity

• 🔄 From Burnout to Breakthrough: The turning point that helped Rob redefine success and pivot from exhaustion to purpose

• 🌱 Mind–Body Connection: Why resilience, reflection, and intention are the true “muscles” of a wise and happy life

"The whole idea of taking care of your body and training yourself physically really became the gateway to personal development for me." — Rob Tracz

Ready to build strength in every area of life? Listen now to discover Rob’s journey from burnout to balance — and learn how reflection, intention, and consistent effort can help you create your own wise and happy life.

Connect with Rob for coaching or to learn more about his work at Surviving the Side Hustle.

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