Forge and Fortitude Fitness

Updated: 09 Jun 2025 • 213 episodes
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Welcome to the Forge and Fortitude Podcast! We’re Heath and Faith Ellenberger, fitness professionals with over 30 years of combined experience in health and wellness. This podcast is all about real conversations, practical tips, and a little tough love to help you build strength, resilience, and a healthier lifestyle. Whether you’re a fitness pro or just getting started, we’re here to share what we’ve learned, what’s worked for us, and how you can forge your own path to becoming your strongest self. Let’s do this together!

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Do you feel burned out, or is something else at play? That nagging exhaustion you"re calling burnout might actually be a purpose deficit in disguise. Many high achievers mistake fatigue for burnout when the real issue lies deeper. Through our personal experiences and coaching others, we"ve discovered that what feels li

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What truly separates people who wish from people who win? The answer might surprise you – and it has nothing to do with natural talent or formal education. Most of us struggle with the nagging feeling that we"re behind, underqualified, or missing some crucial advantage needed for success. The truth? You already possess

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The difference between average performers and unstoppable achievers often has nothing to do with talent, education, or special skills. Instead, it comes down to mastering a set of fundamental behaviors that cost absolutely nothing but deliver extraordinary results. This episode dives deep into the first five of ten tra

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Faith and Heath explore the rise of boutique fitness and why people choose specialized studios over big box gyms despite higher prices. • Boutique studios offer curated aesthetic experiences with signature scents, lighting, and high-end equipment • Members choose community over convenience, valuing personalized attenti

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The worlds of fitness and medicine are colliding in unprecedented ways. Gyms now offer IV drips and weight loss medications like Ozempic, while wellness clinics promote fitness alongside medical treatments. But should these worlds merge, or are we losing something essential in the process? We dive deep into this contro

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Aaron Hind, CO-Founder of FitAid, shares the evolution of his functional beverage company and their innovative approach to natural, performance-supporting supplements. We explore how the company created a new category of beverages in 2011 and has continued to lead with clean, effective formulations while expanding into

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