Are your symptoms really caused by hormone imbalances—or are lifestyle, stress, and nutrition the real culprits?

In this episode, I sit down with Jill Thornton, hormone health expert and founder of Breakthrough by Jill, to break down what’s actually holding most people back from feeling, looking, and performing their best.

🟢 In this episode, we cover:

• How to tell the difference between true hormone dysfunction vs lifestyle/nutrition issues
• Common signs of cortisol, insulin, thyroid, and metabolic stress
• Why so many people assume “hormones are broken” when the fix is simpler
• The peptide boom — what’s legit, what’s overhyped, and what to consider before using them
• Where the fitness industry gets it wrong with fat loss and hormone health
• The basics most people ignore that would dramatically improve their health
• What to focus on this week to get real momentum without chasing quick fixes

🟢 Who this episode is for:

• Former athletes feeling stuck despite “doing everything right”
• Busy adults confused by hormone talk online
• Anyone overwhelmed by conflicting fitness & health advice
• Coaches looking to better understand hormones vs behavior

🟢 Connect with Jill Thornton:

• Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/breakthroughbyjill/
  
  
• Follow her for hormone education, metabolism insights, and practical health strategies

🟢 Subscribe for more conversations on:

• Training like an athlete again
• Sustainable fat loss & metabolism
• Hormones, recovery, and long-term health
• Fitness that actually fits real life

In this episode, we sit down with Dave Lipson, a former CrossFit Games athlete, strength coach, and the founder of ThunderBro. Dave shares his journey from competing at the highest levels of CrossFit to creating a movement that bridges the gap between bodybuilding and functional fitness.

✅ Dave’s transition from CrossFit to founding ThunderBro
✅ The origins and vision behind ThunderBro
✅ How hypertrophy training complements functional fitness
✅ Lessons learned as an athlete, coach, and entrepreneur
✅ Advice for athletes looking to train smarter and build muscle

Whether you’re a CrossFitter, bodybuilder, or just someone looking to train smarter, this conversation is packed with insight and inspiration.

👉 Learn more about ThunderBro and their programs: https://thunderbro.com

In this inspiring episode of the Comeback Athlete podcast, we sit down with Elijah Muhammad—athlete, coach, father, and leader—to unpack his incredible journey.

Raised in a poor community in Columbus, Ohio, Elijah found his way to Tennessee Tech, where chance encounters with legends like Dan Bailey and Rich Froning led him into the world of CrossFit. From there, he climbed to the CrossFit Games, competing at the sport’s highest level.

We go deep into topics that matter:
✅ How faith shaped his path and decisions
✅ The role of family in his drive for success
✅ Why fitness is a tool for personal and community transformation
✅ His mission today—teaching youth CrossFit classes to impact the next generation
✅ The importance of being present and intentional as a father

If you’re an athlete, a parent, or someone chasing purpose in your own journey, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

📌 Connect with Elijah Muhammad:
🌐 https://ezmuhammad.com/

📌 Let’s connect:
🎯 1:1 Coaching for Former Athletes → https://comeback-athlete.com
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📸 Follow on Instagram: @comeback.athlete