Episode 107 of the Stay Classy Podcast is back in the studio after nearly a year away — and we're hitting the ground running with a deep-dive interview of pro bodybuilder Jovan Corral.

Jovan breaks down what the public doesn’t see behind contest prep: the extreme fatigue, the mental darkness, and the obsessive pressure to be “stage ready.” He shares the wildest moment of his career — collapsing during peak prep for his first national show after pushing PED use too far — and why he now warns competitors to respect dosages and prioritize long-term health.

From there, the conversation goes inside the real mechanics of bodybuilding: stacking compounds, managing estrogen, and the harsh reality that PEDs don’t replace discipline — they amplify the results of relentless training. Jovan also explains the brutal diet side of prep: carb depletion, ketosis brain fog, dehydration strategies, and carb-loading “supercompensation” — plus the emotional toll of chasing perfection (including daily breakdowns and body image struggles that even high-level athletes hide).

The episode shifts into leadership and career: how owning One Republic Fitness taught him accountability, building culture, and why most people misunderstand business “success.” He talks EOS gym management, high-pressure sales environments, and what it takes to grow as a leader — including a powerful mentorship story about helping a former cleaner rise into a top national sales performer.

We also tackle GLP-1s/peptides (semaglutide, “Retatrutide” buzz), misinformation in fitness influencer culture, and why humility + correcting yourself publicly matters.

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