At the FASTer Way, our mission is to empower you to get well, prevent disease, and fulfill your purpose with energy. Each week, we'll bring you interviews with the best and brightest experts in health and wellness to help you achieve your goals. We'll discuss the topics that interest you most—like nutrition, intermittent fasting, hormone health, and so much more. We can't wait to share what we've been working on, you're going to love it!
This one has been a long time coming — and worth every second of the wait. In this Coach Confessional, CEO Amanda Tress and Pro Trainer Haven Hennessey are back in the studio with a summer full of stories, a fall packed with announcements, and the biggest reveal in FASTer Way history. But first — Haven almost drowned in Costa Rica. And Amanda was not going back in after her. (The co-captain…
If you've ever followed a nutrition plan perfectly and still felt like something wasn't working — this episode is going to reframe everything. CEO Amanda Tress sits down with Dr. Laurent Bannock — one of the world's leading sports nutritionists, founder of The Institute of Performance Nutrition in London, and a 30-year veteran of the health and fitness trenches — for a conversation that isn't what…
If you've ever walked to your car at night with your keys in your fist, avoided a situation because you didn't know how to handle it, or stayed quiet when someone crossed a line — this episode is for you. CEO Amanda Tress sits down with Cesalina Gracie — women's self-defense expert, keynote speaker, and granddaughter of Grand Master Carlos Gracie Sr. , the pioneer of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a…
We're back—and this one's a good one. In this Coach Confessional, CEO Amanda Tress and Pro Trainer Haven Hennessey get real about what's been going on behind the scenes: Amanda's recovery from surgery (including a blood clot that had her on her back for nearly two weeks), Haven's epic 50th birthday adventure in Kauai, the FASTer Way's Live Like Day World Tour taking over parks and gyms from the…
If you've been dismissed, confused, or told to "just push through"—this episode is for you. CEO Amanda Tress sits down with Dr. Heather Hirsch, board-certified internist, nationally recognized menopause specialist, and bestselling author of The Perimenopause Survival Guide , to have the conversation millions of women desperately need: what is actually happening in your body during perimenopause,…
If you've ever trained hard, eaten clean, and still felt bloated, tight, or disconnected from your own body, this episode is for you. CEO Amanda Tress sits down with Dr. Shalini Bhat, chiropractor, gut health expert, and founder of The Movement Boutique in Ontario, Canada, to unpack the surprising connection between your fascia, your gut, and why your glutes might be completely offline — no matter…
What does it mean to lead the fitness industry in 2026? In this Coach Confessional episode, CEO Amanda Tress is back with a personal update and a bold look at the future of the FASTer Way—from moving her family to Costa Rica to launching a massive overhaul of the FASTer Way Certification. Amanda and Pro Trainer Haven Hennessey dive deep into why the FASTer Way is officially the premier, most…
In this episode of the FASTer Way Podcast, you'll get to know Lori Ebanietti, our newest FASTer Way Pro Trainer—and proof that strength, energy, and confidence don't have an expiration date. At 58, Lori brings over 40 years of fitness experience and real-life wisdom to the conversation as she and CEO Amanda Tress dive into what actually works for women navigating perimenopause and menopause—from…
In this raw and honest episode, CEO Amanda Tress opens up about one of the hardest seasons of her life: burnout, chronic stress, insomnia, and the moment her body finally said enough. This episode is about what happens after burnout—when clarity returns, alignment deepens, and the path forward becomes undeniable. Amanda shares how leaning into faith, prayer, and the right people brought renewed…
Holiday chaos. Christmas shopping. Peptides. Integrity in fitness. Yep—we're covering all of it in this Coach Confessional. CEO Amanda Tress and Pro Trainer Haven Hennessey are back to dish on what's trending (and what's troubling) in the wellness world—from injectable quick fixes to the truth about what really builds results that last. If you've ever wondered whether you "need" supplements or…