S0511: Your New Fitness Guru: Overcoming Resistance to Healthy Living Pt 1 with Dylan Holvey

What does it really take to get motivated, stay consistent, and build a fitness plan that works for you—especially if you're living with a chronic condition like epilepsy? In this empowering episode, Greg Grunberg sits down with his nephew and practical fitness guru Dylan Holvey, who brings smart, real-world advice about exercise, health, motivation, and building sustainable routines. Whether you're just getting started or looking to push further, this episode has something for everyone. Plus, epilepsy advocate and athletic trainer Joey Hanley shares his firsthand experiences on managing epilepsy through nutrition, listening to your body, and working within your limits. 🧠 Mental health. 💪 Practical workouts. 🥗 Smart nutrition. 💥 Real motivation. It's all here. Don't miss Part 1 of this two-part series on health, diet, and fitness. Sponsored by: Neurelis and Jazz Pharmaceuticals More at: https://TalkAboutIt.org Video Index: 00:00 – “You don’t have to overhaul your life to get fit” – Dylan opens with mindset-shifting advice 00:20 – Greg’s intro: Season goals, new sponsor, and tackling stigma 01:38 – Meet Dylan Holvey: Fitness guru, trainer, and Greg’s nephew 03:20 – Social media vs. real coaching: Why Dylan avoids fitness clickbait 05:40 – Where to follow Dylan & his podcast The Holvey Hour 06:12 – Can you work out at home? Absolutely—here’s how 07:48 – Getting started without being overwhelmed 09:50 – How to measure fitness progress without burning out 11:09 – “You didn’t screw up—you’re just living your life.” 12:48 – Guest expert Joey Hanley on fueling for performance and epilepsy 14:14 – Atkins, keto, and finding a healthy balance 16:19 – “You don’t want to feed epilepsy” – Greg shares family wisdom 17:34 – Bouncing back after a break: It’s about consistency 19:11 – Day 1 is tough—but don’t let it keep resetting 21:21 – Making fitness fun (even if you're broke) 22:22 – “Find your penguins” – Greg on walking clubs and mental health 24:13 – Joey on avoiding overexertion & knowing your triggers 27:38 – HIT workouts: Yes, but not every day 29:03 – Excuses: Everyone’s got them—here’s how to move past yours 30:48 – “Fit fitness into your life. Don’t force your life into fitness.” 31:30 – One win per day: Dylan’s #1 advice for getting started 32:39 – Wrap-up: Preview of Part 2 and final thoughts #TalkAboutItPodcast #GregGrunberg #DylanHolvey #JoeyHanley #EpilepsyAwareness #LivingWithEpilepsy #FitnessJourney #HealthyLiving #DisabilityFitness #FitnessMotivation #HomeWorkout #NutritionTips #WellnessJourney #EndTheStigma #MindBodyHealth #ChronicConditionSupport #StartSomewhere #MoveWithPurpose #FitnessForAll #TalkAboutIt