The Stuudio

Welcome to The Stuudio, a podcast hosted by Stu Gertz, focuses on mental health, personal growth, and the power of honest conversation. Born from years of Stu being a personal trainer, it’s inspired by the raw, real moments with clients that reveal the strength in everyday people. These stories deserve to be shared—beyond the gym—because they remind us we’re not alone. The Stuudio is a space for vulnerability, laughter, resilience, and healing. A place to reflect, connect, and grow—with compassion, empathy, and heart. I’m so glad you’re here.

The Stuudio is a health podcast hosted by Stu Gertz, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Stu Gertz hosts The Stuudio, a health show with 13 episodes published.

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  An Honest Conversation About Bodybuilding

  Jun 26, 202654 min

  In this Special Edition of The Stuudio, Stu sits down with bodybuilder, gym owner, and entrepreneur Rob Ormond for an honest conversation about the realities of competitive bodybuilding.During Rob's contest prep, Stu had a front-row seat to the challenges, sacrifices, and victories that came with the journey, ultimately leading Rob to the stage, where he won two classes and placed third in a highly competitive heavyweight division.Together, they discuss contest prep, extreme dieting, the mental challenges of competition, the impact on relationships and family life, and the "elephant in the room" that many people avoid talking about.This conversation explores discipline, sacrifice, obsession, resilience, personal growth, and what it really takes to pursue a difficult goal. It goes beyond bodybuilding and examines what it means to commit yourself fully to something that matters.Whether you're a competitor, a fitness enthusiast, or simply someone chasing a dream of your own, this episode offers a rare look behind the curtain at the pursuit of excellence.Human connection still matters.#TheStuudio #Bodybuilding #Fitness #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #Compassion #Empathy #Love #Laughter

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  Episode #12

  Ryan Durocher: A Hockey Life

  Jun 4, 20261h 47mS1

  <p>In this episode of The Stuudio, I sit down with Ryan Durocher, assistant coach of the Merrimack Warriors men's ice hockey, to discuss one of the most remarkable seasons in recent college hockey history.Ryan takes us behind the scenes of Merrimack's incredible run from underdog to Hockey East Champion, sharing the leadership, culture, belief, and resilience that helped transform a team few expected to succeed into a championship program.But this conversation goes far beyond hockey.We explore Ryan's childhood, his journey through the game, what he's learned from coaching young athletes, the realities of recruiting in the...

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  Episode #11

  Yori: Self Doubt to Self Respect

  May 4, 202638 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The Stuudio, I sit down with Yori Messina to talk about growth, self-doubt, and what it really takes to change your life.Yori opens up about his mental health struggles, his weight loss journey, and the internal battles he faced during a time when he didn’t like who he saw in the mirror. What started as a decision to step into the gym turned into something much deeper—building confidence, discipline, and a new sense of self.We also talk about his path through college, his shift from computer science to IT, and how he’s...

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  Episode #10

  Father Norman

  Apr 6, 20261h 1mS1

  <p>Today on The Stuudio, I sit down with my dear friend, Father Norman Simoneau — someone I’ve known for over 15 years and had the privilege of training, talking with, and sharing life with.<br>Norman’s journey spans a lifetime of faith, service, and lived experience. From growing up in rural northern New Hampshire to becoming a friar and eventually a Catholic priest, his path has taken him across the country and even to the Vatican. But what stands out most isn’t just where he’s been — it’s who he is.<br>In this conversation, we talk about faith, c...

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  Scott Reed: The It Factor!

  Jan 19, 20261h 40mS0

  <p>In this episode of The Stuudio, Stu sits down with professional wrestler, coach, and entrepreneur Scott Reed, also known to fans as “The IT Factor.”Scott’s journey began the way many wrestling dreams do — with backyard wrestling and a deep passion for the sport — and evolved into a decades-long career inside one of the most demanding industries in the world. From performing internationally, including time spent wrestling in Japan, to competing today as a current professional wrestler with the Wrestling Federation of America, Scott has lived the grind both inside and outside the ring.<br></p><p>Beyond performing, Sc...

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