{"podcast":{"title":"The Strong New York Podcast","slug":"the-strong-new-york-podcast-6922708","podcast_index_feed_id":6922708,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/strong-as-fuck-podcast","website_url":"http://strongnewyork.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/kcc3jiUZeOZHo5FKG7jNjVmrlpBNyUeKaHTxcYNlboA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ODY5/ODY1MDY4ZWQyNzg0/OWQxOThmY2JlMTc3/MDExOC5qcGc.jpg","author":"Kenny Santucci","episode_count":86,"summary":"Being STRONG is more than just how much weight you can lift. The Strong New York Podcast is dedicated to inspiring you to become your strongest self- in the gym, in business, in relationships and in life. Join Kenny as he sits down with his strong as fuck buddies and shoots the shit on what it takes to be strong willed, strong minded and physically strong. Season one features everyone from entrepreneurs and local business owners to doctors and industry leaders in the fitness and wellness space. With over a decade of experience, Kenny Santucci has made himself known as one of New York City’s top trainers and a thought leader in the health and wellness industry. After transforming his life at 15 years old through fitness, Kenny made it his mission to transform the lives of those around him. Kenny has trained some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Jon Bon Jovi, Liev Schreiber, and Frank Ocean, and has been tapped as a fitness expert sharing his training approach with Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Runner's World, SHAPE, Well+Good, among other publications. Kenny is the creator of STRONG New York, NYC's only Health and Fitness Expo. Strong New York is an immersive day of workouts,…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T00:17:47.692514+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strong-new-york-podcast-6922708"},"episode":{"title":"Health with Hunter:  Sustainable Fat Loss, Real Food Swaps, and Building Muscle","slug":"health-with-hunter-sustainable-fat-loss-real-food-swaps-and-building-muscle","published_at":"2026-03-18T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strong-new-york-podcast-6922708/health-with-hunter-sustainable-fat-loss-real-food-swaps-and-building-muscle","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strong-new-york-podcast-6922708","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/97fcd5ca","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/97fcd5ca/9877bbfd.mp3","summary":"On this episode of the Strong New York Podcast, Kenny Santucci sits down with NYC-based health coach Hunter Stoler (@healthwithhunter) to unpack why so many people struggle with fitness—often falling into the trap of extremes instead of committing to small, sustainable habits. Hunter opens up about his personal turning point after reaching 227 lbs in college, and the Thanksgiving moment that pushed him to make a lasting change. By mastering the fundamentals—like maintaining a calorie deficit, improving nutrition, and staying consistent—he transformed not just his body, but his energy levels and even healed years of cystic acne. The conversation dives into the importance of patience, accountability, and the role of group fitness, as well as the reality that nutrition fuels fat loss while exercise supports mindset. Hunter also shares practical, no-BS strategies you can implement immediately—from prioritizing protein, fiber, and healthy fats to hitting daily step goals and incorporating resistance training. Plus, he drops some of his favorite healthy NYC food spots and go-to grocery staples. If you’re ready to move past the all-or-nothing mindset and build habits that actually stick, this episode is for you. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:11 Why People Fail at Health 03:25 Sustainable Training Mindset 05:14 Hunter’s Turning Point 07:26 Motivation and Discomfort 09:01 Weight Watchers and Food Swaps 10:13 Acne and Lifestyle Fixes 11:45 Support Systems and Your Circle 13:10 Breaking Vices Diet Soda 16:55 Fruit Sugar and Cravings 18:21 Kenny’s Weight Loss Story 22:12 Family Transformation and Exercise 23:34 Gym Mindset Shift 24:06 Accountability Beats Excuses 26:12 Early Mornings No Excuse 27:31 Three Tips For Plateaus 30:32 Healthy NYC Food Spots 33:58 Best Bars And Electr…","meta_description":"On this episode of the Strong New York Podcast, Kenny Santucci sits down with NYC-based health coach Hunter Stoler (@healthwithhunter) to unpack why so ma…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2730,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strong-new-york-podcast-6922708/episodes/health-with-hunter-sustainable-fat-loss-real-food-swaps-and-building-muscle/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strong-new-york-podcast-6922708/health-with-hunter-sustainable-fat-loss-real-food-swaps-and-building-muscle.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}