October 20, 2025
Brad Dunn of Reliant Fitness on Crushing Fitness & Sobriety | Plus This Week's Health & Fitness News
Stronger WeeklyAbout this episode
This week on Stronger Weekly , we're revisiting our episode with Brad Dunn , founder of Reliant Fitness. Brad shares his journey of removing alcohol, rebuilding his life, and coaching men to become stronger — physically and mentally. Brad shares how walking away from alcohol unlocked new levels of clarity and purpose, and how/why he now coaches men to live intentionally through fitness and discipline. He also breaks down his top advice for building muscle, losing fat, and sustaining a healthy lifestyle long-term. We also break down the biggest health & fitness headlines of the week: - The 2025 State of Obesity Report shows 42.8% of U.S. adults now meet the clinical definition of obesity, with West Virginia, Louisiana, and Kentucky topping the list. - Consumer Reports warns of heavy metals in protein powders, but experts say the findings lack real-world context. - A new study shows GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic can blunt the effects of alcohol, changing how users feel intoxication. - Researchers identify hundreds of genetic links between cannabis use and psychiatric disorders. - And new evidence shows that strength training may protect against obesity-related complications, including diabetes and heart disease. FOLLOW US ON ALL PLATFORMS - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn - Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ - YouTube Channel: Stronger Weekly - YouTube - Visit our website here . - Subscribe to our newsletter here . Follow Brad Dunn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reliant.fitness/ SPONSORS - Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength - Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.com The health and fitness news and inspiration you need, delivered every Monday. Get the facts first on the research, trends, and breakthroughs that matter — plus conversations with leading experts and thought leaders on how to build a stronger, longer, healthier life. Hosted by Non-Profit Healthcare Leader, Certified Health & Fitness Coach, and USMC Veteran Jesse Carrajat. Give us 45 minutes each week, and we’ll help you grow Stronger Weekly. #StrongerWeekly