In this first part of a two-part conversation, we sit down with Army veteran and police officer Mike Peugh to talk about what real strength looks like beyond the gym. From combat deployments to life on the force, we explore how he has turned discipline, resilience, and purpose into a lifestyle. We share how training for capability, not ego, builds longevity, why mindset matters more than muscle, and what it takes to transition from the battlefield to everyday life with focus and integrity.

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Website: achievethelifestyle.com
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In this week’s episode, we open up about Dan’s neck stenosis journey and why we chose a conservative path. We walk through how we manage it with manual therapy, mobility work, targeted strength, and chiropractic care, and we share the simple tests we use to find the right providers for active people. We unpack a study on endurance training and low testosterone and explain how we balance conditioning with lifting so our hormones and recovery stay in a good place. We also talk about hydration and cortisol reactivity and why basics like water, sleep, protein, and smart programming beat quick fixes every time. We are here to question the status quo, connect you with better options, and help all of us stay strong, healthy, and capable without losing our sanity.

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Email: info@achievethelifestyle.com
Website: achievethelifestyle.com
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Our anniversary started with dinner and music and somehow ended with a full conversation about the state of health in America. Janie breaks down the new rule requiring pharma ads to list every side effect again, something that should have never disappeared, while Dan calls out how billion-dollar marketing keeps people hooked on pills, processed foods, and promises that do not deliver. We pull back the curtain on the connection between big pharma and big food, why "healthy" labels rarely mean what they claim, and how awareness is the first step toward real change. It is honest, funny, and a little uncomfortable, but that is where growth happens.

Contact Daniel and Janie:
Email: info@achievethelifestyle.com
Website: achievethelifestyle.com
Instagram: @achievethelifestyle