<![CDATA[The Follow Through Podcast]]>Follow‑Through is a podcast hosted by Erika Reid and John Schessler Jr. about breaking expectations and showing up after motivation fades.

Erika brings her perspective as a mother, fitness advocate, and longtime voice in health, nutrition, and macros. John brings his background in behavior intervention, sports psychology, mental performance, and men’s health.

Together, they explore strength, mental health, identity, and consistency through honest conversations from both women’s and men’s perspectives.

This isn’t about hype or perfection. It’s about building resilience, sustainable systems, and showing up through real phases of life.

Breaking expectations. Showing up anyway.
Built for real life. Not perfect conditions.

]]>https://sites.libsyn.com/604200Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 30 May 2026 19:59:53 GMTTue, 17 Feb 2026 00:09:34 GMT60John Schessler/Erika Reid<p>Follow‑Through is a podcast hosted by Erika Reid and John Schessler Jr. about breaking expectations and showing up after motivation fades.</p><p>Erika brings her perspective as a mother, fitness advocate, and longtime voice in health, nutrition, and macros. John brings his background in behavior intervention, sports psychology, mental performance, and men’s health.</p><p>Together, they explore strength, mental health, identity, and consistency through honest conversations from both women’s and men’s perspectives.</p><p>This isn’t about hype or perfection. It’s about building resilience, sustainable systems, and showing up through real phases of life.</p><p>Breaking expectations. Showing up anyway.<br />Built for real life. Not perfect conditions.</p>episodicJohn Schessler/Erika Reidthefollowthroughpodcast@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Welcome to The Follow Through!]]>The podcast episode begins with an introduction and background of the hosts, followed by a discussion on their personal journeys and career paths. The conversation then delves into understanding progress and struggles, creating a safe space for conversations, the reality of quick fixes, and the distinction between medical necessity and vanity in health and fitness. The conversation delves into the impact of hormonal changes on fitness, the challenges of strength training, the importance of testosterone levels, and gender-specific health concerns. It provides valuable insights into these topics, offering a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of fitness and health.

Takeaways

  • Personal journeys
  • Challenges and struggles
  • Nutrition and fitness
  • Mental health and well-being Hormonal Changes and Fitness
  • Challenges of Strength Training
  • Importance of Testosterone Levels
  • Gender-Specific Health Concerns

Chapters

  • 00:00 Medical Necessity vs. Vanity in Health and Fitness
  • 21:40 Hormonal Changes and Fitness
  • 32:21 Challenges of Strength Training
  • 01:04:30 Gender-Specific Health Concerns
]]>7869f0a9-c0f4-4386-9494-67fb681cf871Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:50:35 GMT<p>The podcast episode begins with an introduction and background of the hosts, followed by a discussion on their personal journeys and career paths. The conversation then delves into understanding progress and struggles, creating a safe space for conversations, the reality of quick fixes, and the distinction between medical necessity and vanity in health and fitness. The conversation delves into the impact of hormonal changes on fitness, the challenges of strength training, the importance of testosterone levels, and gender-specific health concerns. It provides valuable insights into these topics, offering a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of fitness and health.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Personal journeys</li><li>Challenges and struggles</li><li>Nutrition and fitness</li><li>Mental health and well-being Hormonal Changes and Fitness</li><li>Challenges of Strength Training</li><li>Importance of Testosterone Levels</li><li>Gender-Specific Health Concerns</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Medical Necessity vs. Vanity in Health and Fitness</li><li>21:40 Hormonal Changes and Fitness</li><li>32:21 Challenges of Strength Training</li><li>01:04:30 Gender-Specific Health Concerns</li></ul>no01:02:2911Welcome to The Follow Through!full