The Long & Thick Podcast

The Long & Thick Podcast Featuring Molly Morris

On this episode of The Long & Thick Podcast, we have the privilege of interviewing Molly Morris of Healthy Human Stuff Performance. Molly has been a trainer for 11 years and has a ton of knowledge in this space. In this episode, you'll get to learn more about Molly. How she got her beginning as a trainer in New York City, and what her evolution has looked like over the last 11 years working in this space. Be sure to share and give us any feedback! We hope you enjoy it and send it to someone who you think will feel the same way!

The 4 Buckets of Recovery & Which Ones Matter

🎙️ The 4 Buckets of Recovery & Which Ones Matter
This episode of The Long & Thick Podcast is your quick-hit recovery guide—a no-BS breakdown of what actually matters when it comes to repairing your body, managing fatigue, and bouncing back stronger.
In under 30 minutes, we cover:🥩 Nutrition – why macros matter more than magic supplements🔥 Passive modalities – cold plunges, saunas, foam rolling, and when they actually help💆 Hands-on therapies – sports massage, bodywork, and how to not overdo it📉 What to stop wasting your time on✅ Our personal go-to recovery protocols that actually work
Whether you’re training hard, feeling wrecked, or just want to stop being sore for 4 days—this one’s for you.
#TheLongAndThickPodcast #RecoveryTools #SaunaAndColdPlunge #NutritionForRecovery #SportsMassage #FoamRollingTruth #TrainHardRecoverHarder #RecoveryStack

Long, Thick & Thicker with Jason Colley

Episode 20 of The Long & Thick Podcast features an awesome guest appearance from our friend and colleague Jason Colley. We truly enjoyed getting to pick his brain and learn more about him. It was an absolute pleasure speaking with Jason, and we hope that, especially for all fitness professionals, you can take away gold nuggets of insight and apply them to helping people more effectively, with the added benefit of flourishing in the process. Let us know what you think, as we will continue having more guests on in future episodes! 

What You Actually NEED to Train Thy Bod

🎙️ Episode 19 – What You Actually NEED to Train Thy BodThis week on The Long & Thick Podcast, we explore the tiers of training environments—from bare-bones bodyweight setups at home all the way up to elite, specialized gyms designed for freaks, competitors, and strongman athletes.
Whether you’ve got nothing but a yoga mat and rage... or you’re lifting Atlas stones and prepping for nationals—there’s a plan that fits your space.
Inside the episode:🏋️‍♂️ Home training: bodyweight, bands, broomsticks—make it work🏨 Hotel gyms: how to get creative without embarrassing yourself💪 Franchise gyms: the hidden gold if you know what to look for🦍 Specialized gyms: the pros, the egos, the culture🫀 Cardio machine tiers: what you actually need for building a real aerobic base—and what’s just fancy noise
This one is packed with honest perspective, actionable ideas, and just enough sarcasm to keep it moving.

The Long & Thick Podcast: Our First Question and Answer Segment!

🎙️ Episode 18 – The Long & Thick Podcast: Our First Question and Answer Segment!It’s time for our first-ever Q&A episode, where we dig into the questions you’ve sent us over the past few months. From science to skincare, we’re covering it all with the perfect mix of honesty and fun.
Topics include:🍗 Protein intake: How much is actually enough for muscle growth?🧊 Cold exposure: Does it help recovery? Hurt hypertrophy? What’s the truth?💥 Skincare + breakouts: Some real talk on what might be causing flare-ups and how to troubleshoot📬 And more questions you’ve been dying to ask but maybe didn’t expect us to actually answer
It’s casual, it’s packed, and it’s officially the start of our listener-driven content series.We’ll definitely be doing more of these! Feel free to send us questions you have to add to our ongoing list for future Q&A episodes!

Don't Be a Fuck

🎙️ Episode 17 – Don't Be a FuckIn this episode of The Long & Thick Podcast, we’re calling out the chaotic, tribal, and often toxic state of online wellness culture.
If you’ve ever felt confused, shamed, or paralyzed by the endless content telling you how to live healthier, you’re not alone.Inside the episode:📉 Why online health spaces can be full of misinformation and extremes🤝 How tribalism mixed with identity make people double down on bad ideals🧠 Why “trying your best” doesn’t always lead to good advice⚠️ The danger of turning wellness into dogma or performance💡 And the small silver linings: connection, motivation, and intention—if you’re discerning
This one’s real talk. Straight vibes with RonBag & DanBurg
#TheLongAndThickPodcast #ToxicWellness #OnlineHealthCulture #WellnessTribes #InternetFitness #MisinformationMatters #HealthTrends #ThinkForYourself #NuancedWellness

Cardio 101: Long and Thick Flavored

🎙️ Episode 16 – Cardio 101: Long and Thick FlavoredThis week, we’re diving into the foundations of cardio training—what it is, what it isn’t, and how to actually build an aerobic system that supports real performance and longevity.
We cover:💡 The ABCs of cardiovascular training (perfect for beginners or lifters who’ve been dodging it)📈 The difference between Zone 2 and Zone 5—and the anatomy behind those adaptations🏃‍♂️ The truth about HIIT classes and why they’re not the base you think they are⚖️ Hybrid athlete realities—why running and lifting isn’t just “do both”🔥 What elite-level cardio actually looks like 🫀 Why improving your cardiovascular system is non-negotiable for total health and performance
This episode is clear, practical, and packed with insights to help you train smarter—whether you’re starting from scratch or stepping into hybrid territory.

No Plan? No Progress.

🎙️ Episode 15 – No Plan? No Progress.This week on The Long & Thick Podcast, we kick things off with:☕️ A rundown of our current favorite coffees✨ One positive thing that happened this week…then we get into what really matters:
Why training without a plan is a dead-end.
Inside the episode:📉 Why “just showing up” isn’t enough🧠 How decision fatigue kills consistency and motivation🛠️ Why custom training programming isn’t just for athletes—it’s for anyone who actually wants results📣 How to connect with us directly for programming guidance tailored to your life, your body, and your goals
This isn’t just a plug—it’s a reminder that structure = freedom.The guesswork ends here.
#TheLongAndThickPodcast #TrainingPlan #StructuredFitness #ProgramOrPerish #GymLife #FitnessClarity #PerformanceCoaching #TrainWithPurpose #DecisionFatigue

The Long & Thick of an Injury: Part III - From Rehab to Savage: Your Comeback Blueprint

🎙️ Episode 14 – From Rehab to Savage: Your Comeback BlueprintYou’ve been hurt. You’ve rehabbed. But now what?
This final installment in our 3-part injury series is the graduation episode—your goldmine for returning to performance, progress, and long-term resilience without falling back into the cycle that broke you in the first place.
Inside:🔥 What “graduation from injury” really means📈 The difference between "pain-free" and "performance-ready"🧠 How to reintroduce stress without triggering breakdown🏋️‍♂️ Examples of real-world load progression that actually work🚨 How to avoid the trap of repeating old patterns that led to injury
If you’ve made it this far, this episode ties it all together—and shows you how to come back smarter, harder, and more durable than ever.This isn’t the end of your injury story. It’s the start of your comeback arc.

The Long & Thick of an Injury: Part II

🎙️ Episode 13 – The Long & Thick of an Injury: Part IIInjury sucks—but being stuck in it sucks worse. This episode of The Long & Thick Podcast is your playbook for what to do the moment you realize you’re injured.
Inside:🔍 How to self-assess and stop second-guessing your pain🧠 When to see a provider—and how to make sure they actually help📋 What to bring, say, and ask during your assessment♻️ How to tell if you’re in the Life Loop (progress) or Death Loop (repeat breakdowns)⚠️ Why doing nothing or pushing blindly are both dead ends
You’re not broken—you’re at a crossroads.This episode gives you the roadmap.
And get ready for Episode 14, where we show you exactly how to return to training, go beyond your old limits, and stay out of the injury trap for good.
#TheLongAndThickPodcast #InjuryRecovery #InjuryPlaybook #MSKHealth #BodyRehab #GetAssessedRight #PainToPerformance #LifeLoopVsDeathLoop