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I used to have crippling social anxiety. I was shy, couldn’t talk to people, and was a horrible communicator. But that could not be further from the person I am today. Whenever you feel this anxiety around interactions, you tend to think about how horrible things are for you. “Why do I have to be so shy? I hate it.” And beyond the emotional distress, you will never forge meaningful relationships. As bad as it is for you, it’s just as bad for the people you interact with. If you bring this anxiety to the conversation, there will be nothing… continue reading.

Brad Pilon and I continue our discussion as the conversation shifts away from The Protein Myth and Intermittent Fasting and towards training, business and happiness. Not only does Brad have a wealth of knowledge on all things fitness and nutrition, but he has also built an incredibly successful online business while staying true to his values. In addition to telling you about his recent thoughts on training, Brad was kind enough to share some valuable lessons on productivity and personal development. I have always had a tremendous amount of respect for Brad, and this conversation has only added to… continue reading.

The only way to reach your full potential is to simplify your focus. Here’s how you’ll do it. Write down all of your responsibilities. I mean everything you do on a weekly basis. Go down that list and cross off all that you can outsource. Chip away at the list so that you only have one thing you focus on each of the 4 pillars: Your personal development Your physical training Your business Your relationships You may think you have to do tons of little duties each week. False. We live in the digital age of connection. There are dozens… continue reading.

Before he appeared on the Netflix hit series, Orange is the New Black, or ABC’s How to Get Away With Murder… And certainly well before he ever stepped on the Oscars red carpet, Matt McGorry was a respected fitness trainer in New York City. He competed in powerlifting, with a best deadlift of 576 at 198 pounds, and got completely shredded for a bodybuilding contest. At the age of 28, Matt has hustled and worked his way to great success in two different industries. That’s something anyone can respect. I’ve had known Matt for a while but hadn’t talked to… continue reading.

I’m always looking for the best diet to optimize health, performance, mental clarity, and body composition. Over the years, I’ve had countless conversations with trusted nutrition experts about the best way to eat, and today’s guest, Brad Pilon, is at the top of my list. Brad is the author of industry leading books like Eat Stop Eat and How Much Protein, and has devoted his career to helping people take a simple, effective approach to fat loss and muscle gain It’s always an information packed conversation when Brad is around, so you won’t want to miss this two-part… continue reading.

In this latest episode, I’m back with another listener Q&A. I appreciate everyone who reached out with feedback on their preferred length of the show. Most of you said you liked them around 30 minutes long. I’ll mix it up a bit from time to time but we will try to keep them shorter for you. Today, I discuss the single most important reason why I train, a simple pre workout warm up routine that will bulletproof you against injuries and enhance your performance. Today’s Podcast Topics Include: A simple pre-workout warmup that will enhance your performance and bulletproof you… continue reading.

We’re back with another listener Q&A episode of the Jay Ferruggia Show. On this podcast I delve a little deeper into the recent Breakthrough weekend that went down in Santa Monica, discuss a rarely discussed way of learning and improving retention and talk some training and nutrition. Today’s Podcast Topics Include: The best thing about attending a Renegade Breakthrough weekend The #1 way to learn anything My biggest takeaway from the Breakthrough event Does fruit really make you fat? 6 things you must do every morning to ensure success How to adjust your diet for maintenance mode My favorite Pearl… continue reading.

On today’s podcast, we’ve got author and food researcher, Fred Kaufman. Fred has written about the global food crisis, GMO’s and the economics of international food production for The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker and many other publications. Fred is a brilliant guy and brings a different look at food production on the local, national and global level. This episode will definitely make you think twice about what goes in your grocery cart. Today’s Podcast Topics Include: Why the price of wheat ensures national stability How the lack of regulation in financial markets impacts food production The origins… continue reading.

One of the greatest things about having a podcast is that I get to shine the spotlight on some amazing people. Last week, I caught up with my long time friend, Craig Ballantyne. Many people don’t know it but Craig was instrumental in helping me get started with my online career over a decade ago. Today, he runs multiple companies, is a sought after speaker and a personal development icon. He achieves more in the first four hours of his day than many can do in twelve. How, you ask? We discuss all that and more on this episode of… continue reading.

On the latest episode of The Jay Ferruggia, my buddy Kenny Johnson and I sat down to answer your questions. As much as I love having guests on the show, I must admit that helping you guys directly is my favorite part. As long as you keep having questions I will keep answering them. If I don’t get to your question the first time around I will do my best to get to it in future episodes. Unless proper grammar, punctuation and capitalization is missing from your email. I can’t get down with that. Today’s Podcast Topics… continue reading.

Former WWE tag team and Intercontinental champion and ECW world heavyweight champion, John Morrison is today’s guest. He’s known for his incredible feats of athleticism in the ring and also for always being in amazing shape. He is currently wrestling for Lucha Underground, which can be seen on the El Rey Network. John is also a working actor, having appeared in numerous films, shorts and TV shows over the last few years. In addition to that John is a good friend of mine and one hell of a solid dude. Note: Heel = bad guy. Baby face = good guy… continue reading.

I’m a big fan of routine and daily rituals. Flying by the seat of my pants stresses me out. I find freedom in discipline and sameness. It helps me accomplish more and it eases my mind. In this episode, I break down the ten things I have to do every day to feel completely fulfilled. Some of them are related to productivity. Others have more to do with relationships. And a few are just for general overall health. Mind, body and spirit. The importance of paying equal attention each day to “the four pillars” is often overlooked. Many people just… continue reading.

On today’s show, we’ve got best selling author Jill Miller. Jill is the creator of the corrective exercise format Yoga Tune Up® and the Roll Model® Method. As one of the foremost experts on mobility and wellness, Jill is a pioneer in forging relevant links between the worlds of fitness, yoga, massage, and pain-management. Jill’s own story of going from a short chubby middle schooler to a yoga knotted fanatic and then on to finding balance has so many great lessons in it. She was dropping knowledge bombs left and right that everyone could benefit from. I encourage… continue reading.

On today’s show, we’ve got sleep researcher, Dan Pardi. In addition to the obvious effects, Dan breaks down all of the unseen physiological and behavioral consequences of not getting enough sleep. Quick note: If you haven’t already, please take a minute to help us decide the winner of the 2014 Renegade Strength Club Fat Loss contest. The winner will receive an all-expense paid vacation to sunny Santa Monica. Voting has now ended. Thank you for participating.   Today’s Podcast Topics Include: Why learning good information won’t change behavior The Loop Model The value of feedback from fitness coaching Should you… continue reading.

I’m back this week with another listener Q&A session. My team is getting over 50 questions a day from listeners so I decided that we would get through as many as possible today. We covered everything from my latest sex related injury to gluten intolerance to  protein shakes to man boobs. Take a listen and be sure to drop me a line and tell me what you thought on Twitter @JasonFerruggia. Today’s Podcast Topics Include: Why isn’t my improv class all about me, damn it!? When baby making gets dangerous The New England Patriots “Deflategate” Current artists with an… continue reading.