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Stronger Weekly

by Jesse Carrajat

The health and fitness show for parents in the trenches.You care about your body. You care about your kids. You care about your career, your marriage, your faith, your friends — and there's not enough of you to go around.Stronger Weekly is for the ones tired of parenting advice that ignores their health, and fitness advice that ignores their life.Every Wednesday, in about 30 minutes:- Health headlines, translated into what to actually do- Workouts that survive a sick kid and a 7am meeting- Food for a family, not a bodybuilder- The stuff nobody says out loud — the drink, the burnout, the mental load- Experts who respect your timeHosted by Jesse Carrajat — USMC veteran, certified health and fitness coach, healthcare executive, and father of three. Not a guru. A parent doing the work alongside you.Life is short. Let's spend it wisely — so we're still here, and still strong, when it matters most.Strong parents. Strong kids. New episodes every Wednesday.

Chart trend

Position in the Health & Fitness chart (US), last 90 days.

#20
all-time peak
66
days in the top 50 since Jun 2025

Latest episodes

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Intermittent Fasting, Lower Belly Fat & a $50 Supplement Stack (w/ Ben Barker)

Strength training. Functional training. VO2 max. Zone 2. Sprints. Every podcast tells you something different is the one thing you can't skip — and if you've got four hou

Sep 9
54 min

5 Productivity Tips for Busy Parents (& How to Never Miss a Workout)

You didn't miss the morning workout because you're lazy. You might just need better systems — and a different mindset for this busy season of life. This episode lays out

Sep 2
47 min

Fitness for Busy Parents | Answering YOUR Questions | Connor Shehan

Parents: working hard, sleeping little, stressed out, with mouths to feed and schedules to manage — all while trying to eat halfway decent and get a little exercise in. T

Aug 26
1 h 15 min

Testosterone & Hormone Optimization: Everything You Need to Know | Dr. Howard Aubert, MD (Part 1)

Hormone optimization is suddenly everywhere. Every clinic advertises it, every podcast pushes it, and the federal government just spent eighteen months quietly loosening

Aug 19
1 h 00 min

Parental Burnout: Signs, Health Risks, and How To Fix It

Nobody talks about parental burnout. Mortgages, careers, trying to be present for your kids — day after day after day. This episode breaks down what burnout actually is,

Aug 12
44 min

Overtraining, Training After 40 & Do You Really Have to Run? (AUA w/ Ben Barker)

Ben Barker is back for another Ask Us Anything. How do you tell the difference between real overtraining and just being tired and needing to push through? If you genuinel

Aug 5
1 h 04 min

Why You're Always Tired (And How to Actually Fix Your Energy)

You get seven hours and still wake up flat. Coffee gets you upright, 2 p.m. drops you off a cliff, and then you finally climb into bed exhausted and your brain switches o

Jul 29
28 min

Your Fitness Report Card: 5 Tests and the Benchmarks for Your Age

Most people have no idea how fit they actually are. They guess, they compare themselves to the guy at the squat rack, or they measure against who they were at 25 — and th

Jul 22
38 min

We Put 12 People on Creatine for 90 Days — Here's What Actually Happened (with Ashley Boyer)

Creatine is one of the most researched supplements on earth — and also one of the most hyped, doubted, and misunderstood. So instead of arguing about it, REP Fitness ran

Jul 15
1 h 02 min

Kids & Screen Time, Intermittent Fasting, & Blasting Lower Belly Fat (AUA w/ Ben Barker)

Jesse and Ben Barker are back for an Ask Us Anything, tackling the real-life questions busy parents and lifters are actually asking: how much screen time to allow your ki

Jul 8
55 min

Hyrox vs. CrossFit vs. Bodybuilding: Which Should YOU Do?

Should you try Hyrox? Is CrossFit actually good for you? Should you just run a bodybuilding split? With a hundred ways to train and only a few hours a week to spend, the

Jul 1
34 min

5 Tips to Finally Lose Those Last 5 Pounds (Stubborn Fat Attack Plan)

You spent the spring trying to dial it in — then work, stress, and life got in the way. Now summer's here and you're a few pounds short of revealing the work you put in.

Jun 24
35 min

Do You Need a Dopamine Detox? How to Give Your Brain the Break It Needs

If nothing feels satisfying anymore — if you need your phone, your coffee, your drink, and your scroll just to feel normal — your dopamine system may be out of balance. A

Jun 17
41 min

Are You Training Hard Enough? (Hint: Probably Not)

The truth most fitness shows won't tell you: we're overestimating both how MUCH and how HARD we train. We think we're training. We're really just moving. Statistically sp

Jun 10
47 min

Fitness for Busy Parents, Talking Nutrition with Kids & Real Supplement Stacks (AUA w/ Ben Barker)

Jesse and Ben Barker are back for an Ask Us Anything together, tackling listener questions on how much time busy parents really need to train (the realistic minimum), how

Jun 3
58 min

The Truth About Fitness Influencers (And Why You Shouldn't Trust Them)

Four in ten American adults — and half of adults under 50 — now get their health and fitness information from social media influencers. According to a landmark Pew Resear

May 27
45 min

GLP-1s and Muscle Loss: What Ozempic Users Need to Know

One in eight American adults have now tried a GLP-1 (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound). The drugs work—people lose 15-22% of their body weight in clinical trials. But

May 20
39 min

Stop Doing These 8 Exercises (Safer Alternatives for Muscle Growth)

Most people think barbell back squats, conventional deadlifts, and wide-grip pull-ups are non-negotiable. They're not. Many of the most common exercises quietly wreck joi

May 13
1 h 07 min

The Top 6 Fitness Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

Most people focus on program splits, exercise selection, and supplement stacks. They miss the six fundamental mistakes that actually matter: poor lifting skill, ego lifti

May 6
48 min

Look Good Naked, Cold Plunge Science, Top 3 Supplements, and Sober Friendships (AUA Vol. 11)

Jesse and Justin are back for Ask Us Anything Vol. 11, tackling listener questions on cold plunge timing (does it blunt muscle growth?), protein on rest days, how to look

Apr 29
1 h 07 min

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Where Stronger Weekly ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 14, 2026).

#106 Health & Fitness US

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This pod cast is honest, informative, and relatable. It is the perfect blend of insight and understanding. The guests are incredible and each episode delivers.

jessfelchle · Apr 2025

🎙️ Addictive content, brilliant insights, and a vibe that feels like chatting with friends! This podcast consistently delivers Information, laughs, wisdom, and must-share moments. Pure audio gold—keep thriving! 🏆✨

Gali Anderson · Mar 2025

Clear, relatable, and effortlessly engaging—this podcast breaks down complex topics with ease, making every episode a joy to listen to. Perfect for anyone who loves learning without the overwhelm!

ChrisMcClellan · Mar 2025

‎"Sober Strength" is a blend of wisdom, warmth, and practical advice. The hosts tackle tough topics like addiction and sobriety with compassion, making listeners feel understood and supported. This podcast has genuinely changed my perspective on life. Keep it up! 

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