Pushing Flames is a raw and real podcast about burning through what weighs us down — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Join host Nathan Fletcher, a man on a mission to lose weight, heal from life’s heavy moments, and build his small candle business (The Flame Collection) from the ground up.Through honest solo episodes and real-talk reflections, Nathan shares the highs, lows, and lessons of trying to rebuild yourself while chasing purpose. This isn’t about perfection — it’s about pushing forward, even when the flame is low.If you’re navigating burnout, body image, self-doubt, or creative hustle, this podcast is your reminder: you’re not alone. Keep pushing. Keep burning.
Pushing Flames is a raw and real podcast about burning through what weighs us down — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Join host Nathan Fletcher, a man on a mission to lose weight, heal from life’s heavy moments, and build his small candle business (The Flame Collection) from the ground up.Through honest solo episodes and real-talk reflections, Nathan shares the highs, lows, and lessons of trying to rebuild yourself while chasing purpose. This isn’t about perfection — it’s about pushing forward, even when the flame is low.If you’re navigating burnout, body image, self-doubt, or creative hustle, this podcast is your reminder: you’re not alone. Keep pushing. Keep burning.

The scale didn’t move this week in fact, it went up a bit. But progress is showing up in new ways: better workouts, looser clothes, stronger habits, and a healthier mindset. In this episode, I talk about learning to trust the process, balancing gym time with rest, tackling cravings that once controlled me, and making tough calls in my candle business. This journey isn’t about perfection it’s about persistence.