We kick things off with AJ Lee’s WWE comeback and reflect on how her legacy continues to shape women’s wrestling and inspire conversations about mental health. The heart of this episode takes on the growing trend of “alpha male” retreats and toxic influencer culture, unpacking how they mask insecurity as strength and the harm they create for everyday lifters. To close, we circle back to The Rock with an update on his recent weight loss transformation, following up on our earlier deep dive and highlighting what it says about embracing change with age.

This episode blends wrestling, fitness culture, and Hollywood transformations while questioning what strength really looks like in 2025.

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