What’s up warriors — Coach Rob here. Today I sit down with Nina Perez (author, speaker, and host of Straight Talk No Sugar Added) to unpack a raw, faith-fueled comeback story: surviving abuse and homelessness, escaping a near-death domestic violence situation, and rebuilding a life of purpose.We get tactical on breaking the depression and anxiety loop, the power of words (“life and death is in the tongue”), surrender vs. control, boundaries and burnout, and why community beats isolation — especially for men.If you’ve been stuck in negative self-talk, doom-scrolling, or isolation, this conversation gives you a path: reframe, choose life, train daily, and find your tribe.What You’ll LearnHow to stop repeating the pain of your past with daily reframesWhy surrender (not quitting) is the turning pointThe anti-burnout play: “No” is a complete sentenceCommunity over isolation (and how men can rebuild tribe)Gratitude, breath work, and mental fitness as non-negotiablesChapters0:00 Teaser and why this episode matters0:52 Coach Rob’s pre-roll2:05 Nina’s backstory: trauma, survival, faith12:40 Breaking the anxiety and depression loop21:30 The power of words and reframing30:10 Men, isolation, and rebuilding community39:45 Boundaries, burnout, and saying “no”48:00 Daily training: gratitude, breath work, fitness56:10 Pain to Progress: Nina’s definition1:01:00 Final takeaways and next stepsConnect with NinaWebsite: ninaperez.comPodcast: Straight Talk No Sugar AddedBook: Hit Me With Your Best Shot (available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble)New Series: Battle ReadyShort, tactical solo episodes (15–20 min).Start here: Episode 1 — Information Overload.Support the MissionSubscribe on YouTube / Spotify / Apple PodcastsShare this episode with a friend who needs itOfficial Battle Harder merch:https://www.battleharder.comBook Coach Rob for speaking or guest appearances: https://www.battleharder.com