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The Odyssey of a Former Fat KidIt’s not about control. It’s about care.What does healthy manhood look like when the world tells men to hide their emotions?
In this episode of The Odyssey of a Former Fat Kid, Bryan Butler sits down with Ashanti Pettaway — husband to Amanda Raquel, father of three, counselor at Optimum Joy Clinical Counseling, and founder of A Clearer View — to explore:
- Redefining manhood through faith and emotional honesty
- Lessons from 16 years of marriage and fatherhood
- Grieving loss and leading with empathy
- The difference between strength and control
- How faith guides emotional healing
- Why “A Clearer View” exists to build mentally and spiritua...
2025-11-0957 min
The Odyssey of a Former Fat KidIdentity: Much More Than MelaninIn this special episode filmed on my birthday I dig into the social, racial, political, emotional, and spiritual context for the creation of a 2015 self portrait titled "Identity."
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For a Behind The Scenes look: https://bryanbutlerstudio.com/identity-bts
2025-11-0920 min
The Odyssey of a Former Fat KidWhy I became a Doula, and how I can help you.What is a doula—and why are they changing the birth experience for families everywhere?
In this episode of The Odyssey of a Former Fat Kid, Bryan talks with Ashley, founder of Doula Strong Births, about:
- What a doula really does (and doesn’t do)
- The difference between a doula and a midwife
- Why her own traumatic first birth led her to become a doula
- How doulas help partners feel confident and involved
- The misinformation problem in birth education today
- Why community and conversation can transform how we experience birth
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2025-10-2452 min
The Odyssey of a Former Fat KidBusiness Roadmaps from previous clientsWhat holds most health entrepreneurs back from building a business that lasts?
In this special Blueprints episode of you'll hear from fellow founders about the four bottlenecks that stall growth:
- Lack of direction and unclear goals
- Inconsistent leads and weak client pipelines
- Awkwardness around pricing and sales
- Getting stuck doing everything alone
You’ll also hear three lessons from launching a health business:
1️⃣ Survey your audience.
2️⃣ Simplify your language.
3️⃣ Detach from the outcome—focus on what you can control.
Access your free blueprint worksheet at the following link.
https://bryanbutlerstudio.com/ep13-blueprint
2025-10-1711 min
The Odyssey of a Former Fat KidI weighed 495 lbsHector Barajas is a cybersecurity leader with over 15 years of experience, currently overseeing Application Security and Data Loss Prevention at the College of American Pathologists. A Chicago native, Hector has also undergone a transformative weight loss journey that reshaped his body, mindset, and lifestyle. A husband, father, and passionate advocate for family and health, his story is one of resilience, reinvention, and staying true to what matters most.
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This conversation shares personal experiences and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, exercise, or medication
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From Hector:
https://www.youtube.c...
2025-10-101h 08
The Odyssey of a Former Fat KidFinding Purpose Beyond PainAlex McElroy joins Bryan to share his powerful journey from brokenness to purpose. Growing up without a father, facing anger and rejection, and falling into destructive choices, Alex eventually found freedom in Christ and discovered his mission: helping others build a confirmed, confident, and eternal relationship with God. Together, they explore purpose, fellowship, leadership, and how to move past comparison to live with clarity and conviction.
Alex McElroy is an international speaker, TEDx speaker, leadership advisor, pastor, Apologist, author and creator for Relentless Pursuit of Purpose on YouTube. Alex has been instrumental in implementing his message of leadership and purpose...
2025-10-031h 12
The Odyssey of a Former Fat KidHow the Odyssey BeganWhat happens when you hit rock bottom at 17 and weigh 400 pounds?
In this special 10th episode of The Odyssey of a Former Fat Kid, host Bryan “Grizz” Butler tells his own story.
He'll explore:
- Growing up active but struggling with weight.
- Chronic foot pain and the identity struggles that came with it.
- The wake-up call from a surgeon that changed everything.
- How COVID exposed the deeper connections between mental, physical & spiritual health.
The pivot to serving health professionals through Brian Butler Studio
Why this podcast exists and what’s next in the journey
👉 If you’ve ever strugg...
2025-09-2608 min
The Odyssey of a Former Fat KidIntegrating Faith into Business & HealthJennifer Bryant, RD & diabetes care specialist, reveals how faith and science intersect in her counseling practice. From overcoming diet culture and body image struggles to launching Nourish Nutrition Counseling, she shares lessons on behavior change, business, and integrating biblical principles into health. Jennifer’s story highlights balance, freedom from food rules, and the importance of aligning values with community
Jenn owns Nourished Nutrition Counseling in Albuquerque, NM where she uses a faith-based nutrition approach to inspire people to find freedom and joy in eating. Jenn does one on one Counseling, small group programs and leads workshops. She is married with 2 chi...
2025-09-191h 02
The Odyssey of a Former Fat KidThe Kale Crusader on Nutrition, Fatty Liver & Business LessonsFrom acne and underweight struggles to becoming The Kale Crusader, dietitian and writer Andy DeSantis shares how soccer, kale, and persistence shaped his life. We dive into gut health, fatty liver, inflammation, magnesium, and the myths of quick-fix diets. Andy also reveals lessons from building a practice, writing books, and learning to specialize in a crowded industry. A raw look at food, health, and entrepreneurship with humor and heart.
00:00 – Introduction: Meet Andy DeSantis, the Kale Crusader
01:09 – Gut health, humor, and making nutrition fun
01:41 – How soccer and skin struggles led to nutrition
04:32 – Living underweight & developing empathy as a dietitian
07:20 – Why kale? The origin...
2025-09-121h 01
The Odyssey of a Former Fat KidFrom Honduras to Harvard and...What does it take to walk away from a “dream job” and create a new path?
In this episode of The Odyssey of a Former Fat Kid, Dr. Joyce Grant—dietitian, professor, mom of three, and founder of the Nutrition Counseling Academy—shares her journey from growing up in Honduras to becoming a leader in nutrition counseling and education.
We discuss:
- Growing up in Latino culture & early exposure to diet culture
- Body image, sports, and pursuing nutrition as a career
- Navigating burnout, motherhood, and career shifts
- Why cultural humility is essential in healthcare
- Building the Nutritio...
2025-09-051h 02
The Odyssey of a Former Fat KidWhy Treating People Right Opens Doors – Lamar SimsBorn in Chicago’s Englewood, Lamar Brown Sims—The Chocolate Theologian—shares how faith, therapy, and creativity shaped his journey. From losing friends to gun violence to launching Thriving Minds, Lamar reveals how resilience, mentorship, and the arts can transform trauma into purpose. A powerful story of healing, service, and building hope for the next generation.
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Connect with Lamar
Website: www.legacydisciple.org/thriving-minds
IG: www.instagram.com/thrivingminds_chi
IG: www.instagram.com/lamarbrownsimms
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The Odyssey Continues…
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2025-08-291h 21
The Odyssey of a Former Fat Kid“True Image: Finding Identity Beyond the Mirror”Lina shares her journey from chasing perfection to finding her true identity in God. She opens up about insecurities, breaking points, and the freedom that comes from embracing faith and authenticity. This honest conversation reveals how transformation begins within—and how we can all walk in truth, grace, and confidence in who we were created to be.
Connect and work with Lina
Website: https://www.trueimage.fit
IG: https://www.instagram.com/trueimage.fit
2025-08-2259 min
The Odyssey of a Former Fat KidHow a Marine Found Transformative DiscipleshipRetired Marine Lt. Colonel KJ Johnson—now Chicago Director at the C.S. Lewis Institute—shares how “spiritual CrossFit,” peer-to-peer mentorship, and the global church reframed his faith and leadership. We cover Marine grit, Okinawa deployments, Lewis without the fandom, patriotism vs. discipleship, and 30 years of marriage. Practical formation for pastors, founders, and everyday believers who want depth over hype—and a life that looks like Jesus, not just talks about Him.
Connect with KJ
Website: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/chicago/
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-kj-johnson
FB: https://www.facebook.com/karl.kj.johnson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kj7562
2025-08-1545 min
The Odyssey of a Former Fat KidFrom ACL Tear to Multi-Clinic Founder: Buzz on Physio, Faith & Scaling ProFormBuzz (“Aldrin”), founder of ProForm Physiotherapy in Sydney, shares how a blown ACL and Filipino grit led him from treating clients in his parents’ living room to a multi-location, design-forward practice. He breaks down his 4 bottlenecks to sustainable growth (vision, predictable leads, sales that deliver value, hiring/CEO mindset), why clinics should feel like Aesop—not a dusty office—and how faith and his accountant-turned-teacher wife became the backbone of the business. We wrap with what to look for in a physio: be free of pain, strong therapeutic alliance, and methods that fit you.
Connect with Buzz
Website: proformphysiotherapy.com.au
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2025-08-0851 min
The Odyssey of a Former Fat KidFrom Skeptic to Clinic Director: What Chiropractic Really Treats w Dr. SaraDr. Sara (Clinic Director, Chiro One Old Town) breaks down what chiropractic actually treats—the nervous system—not just joints. She shares how a chiropractor caught her mom’s kidney disease, how chiropractic solved her own IBS (via a lumbar anomaly compressing the colon), and why imaging + a thorough exam matter. We cover low back pain, headaches, tech neck, biomechanics, and why pairing adjustments + PT + home work is the long-term fix. Perfect for health entrepreneurs, women founders, and anyone serious about prevention over pills.
Connect with Dr. Sara
To schedule an assessment visit:
https://www.chiroone.com/doctors/sara-siddiqui
or call...
2025-08-0846 min
The Odyssey of a Former Fat KidFrom Emancipated Minor to Prosperous Entrepreneur ft. Chef Lisa ShawChef Lisa Shaw traces her journey from a food-loving childhood split between Brooklyn and coastal South Carolina to a Wall Street career she ultimately abandoned after 9/11. She explains how emancipation at 16, mentorship from a local nonprofit, and her Christian faith broke generational trauma and set her on a culinary path. After culinary school—and two children—Lisa found the restaurant scene hostile to women, so she pivoted into corporate food service, then launched Lisa’s Boutique Catering in Chicago just before COVID-19. The conversation dives into holistic health after losing her mother to heart disease, practical ways to cook flavorful low-so...
2025-08-081h 10
Gary Parrish ShowHome Run Derby Lacks Starpower, Memphis Staff Changes, NCAA v Pro-Sports PAs, Saban Back? (7/15/25)(3:00) The MLB Home Run Derby lacked star power last night(25:15) Evan Hayes, Beale Street Bears, joins to talk Grizz Summer League and offseason(52:40) Staff changes for Memphis Men's Basketball (56:15) Pro-Sports Players Associations asking Congress not to grant NCAA anti-trust exemption(1:04:03) Interesting comments from Bryan Kelley (1:14:07) Nick Saban returning to College Football?(1:25:40) GP's Carry Out
2025-07-151h 34
Taking Care of Grizzness: A Memphis Grizzlies PodcastTaking Care of Grizzness Ep 2: Brandin Podziemski, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Kobe Brown Prospect Profiles + Grizz FitsParker Fleming has Bryan Kalbrosky of "For the Win" on the show to talk about Brandin Podziemski, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Kobe Brown - and their possible Grizzlies fits - ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft.Follow @PAKA_FLOCKA and @BryanKalbrosky on TwitterCheck out and subscribe to Parker's written content at his Grizzlies substack -- SubTsakalidis (all content is free, any support goes directly to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)Like, subscribe, and give a 5-star review for Taking Care of Grizzness on the Fans First Sports Network Learn more about...
2023-06-1336 min
The Mat Chat Prepcast1/25/23 - Let's Get Ready to (North Idaho) Rumble!!!Brandon Baney, Al Fontes and Bryan Zollinger recap an exciting Tiger-Grizz Invite, and talk about an incredible display of sportsmanship from Rigby's Destiny Isaacson. They also preview the upcoming North Idaho Rumble, and debate who the most dominant wrestler in Idaho is.The Idaho Mat Chat Prepcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow our Idaho Mat Chat team on Twitter: @idahosports, @brandon_baneyLike our Facebook pageFor more Idaho high school sports coverage, visit www.idahosports.comSubscribe t...
2023-01-2549 min
Chris Vernon Show10 THINGS FROM THE WEEKEND! - 10/31/2022On today's show: With breaking news happening in the sports world every day, here's our can't-miss list of headlines from this past weekend.
1. GRIZZ WEEKEND! (5:25)
2. COLLEGE FOOTBALL IMPRESSED/DEPRESSED (31:39)
3. NFL IMPRESSED/DEPRESSED (40:05)
4. TIGER BASKETBALL (47:50)
5. JOSH PRIMO (56:23)
6. TV/MOVIE WATCHING (1:12:40)
7. BRYAN HARSIN (1:18:43)
8. NASCAR (1:24:05)
9. AP TOP 25 (1:28:23)
10. TONIGHT (1:33:33)
2022-10-311h 38
BGMania: A Video Game Music PodcastSpotlight: Splatoon 3Episode #252 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. This week on the show, Bryan from RPGera presents another Spotlight episode, this time focusing on the music found in the recently released Splatoon 3! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, whatever you want really! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak & Xancu.
EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Splattack! -Remix- from Splatoon 3 [Toru Minegishi, Shiho Fujii, Ryo Nagamatsu, Toshiyuki Sudo, Yumi Takahashi & Sayako Doi, 2022]
Clickbait from Splatoon 3 [Toru Minegishi, Shiho Fujii, Ryo Nagamatsu, Toshiyuki Sudo, Yumi Takahashi & Sayako Doi, 2022]
Shopping...
2022-09-191h 01
The Grizz Weekly GrindEP 23 - S2 Featuring Bryan FenleyWelcome to The Grizz Weekly Grind PodcastEvery Monday & Thursday long-time Grizzlies TV play-by-play commentator Pete Pranica Will Discuss All Things Memphis Grizzlies & More!Presented By The Basketball Podcast NetworkHoopcitybc.comSponsored by DraftKings.com Use promo code TBPN for exclusive offers at sign up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-01-2445 minThe Grizz Weekly GrindEP 22 - S2 Featuring Bryan FenleyWelcome to The Grizz Weekly Grind PodcastEvery Monday & Thursday long-time Grizzlies TV play-by-play commentator Pete Pranica Will Discuss All Things Memphis Grizzlies & More!Presented By The Basketball Podcast NetworkHoopcitybc.comSponsored by DraftKings.com Use promo code TBPN for exclusive offers at sign up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-01-2038 min
The Monkey-Flip PodcastKenny Omega's Classy New NicknameGrizz and Sheila catch up on missed events of the last month by going over Sheila's notes. Topics include Kenny Omega vs Bryan Danielson, How Beth Phoenix would have bounced Seth Rollins, and the WWE Draft as well as other topics in this extra long edition of the show.
2021-10-031h 04
Tunes from Turtle IslandTunes from Turtle Island S02E28This weeks episode has indie, reggae, rock, hiphop, punk. an interview with Myron Pyawasit and much more. Brought to you by Turtle Island Radio and Pantheon Podcasts. Please, during this difficult time when artists can not play to live audiences, if you like the music you hear, go out and buy some of it. :) Tracks on this week's show are:
Casper & The Mighty 602 Band - Last Train
Sage Bond - Ready to Fight
Old Soul Rebel - Steady Stone
Jacob Shije ft Levi Platero - Sleepwalk
Jayli Wolf - Bleed Like Us
Larry K - Myron Pyawasit interview
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2021-07-021h 00