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August 28, 2025 • 42 mins

In this conversation, Joel Evan interviews Ted Stern, a former law enforcement officer and founder of Fit Responder, who shares his journey from struggling with health issues to creating a successful fitness coaching program for first responders. Ted discusses the importance of maintaining health in high-stress professions, the role of community support, and the necessity of lifestyle changes for long-term success. He emphasizes the dangers of quick fixes like GLP-1 medications and the importance of investing in one's health. Ted also shares transformative stories from his clients and his new venture into business coaching.


Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Transformation

09:31 Building a Fitness Business

20:23 Sustaining Health and Fitness

23:34 The Perspective Shift on Food Choices

25:33 Understanding GLP-1 Medications

28:30 The Cautionary Tale of TRT

35:17 The Importance of Health for First Responders

37:40 Transformative Client Stories

39:48 Leadership and Coaching in Fitness


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