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These Little Moments Podcast

These Little Moments Podcast

Ryan Kassim 174 Episodes Aug 13, 2026

Host Ryan Kassim, an online health and wellness coach, discusses weight loss, strength training, mental health, and the small moments that have made a lasting impact. He breaks down complicated health topics into easily digestible information to help listeners create change today. The podcast draws from his own journey with nutrition, fitness, and mental health, aiming to inspire positive change in listeners' lives.

Episodes

Breaking the All-or-Nothing Cycle: Sam Forget on Coaching Abroad, Building Habits That Stick & the Improv Class That Changed His Life
Breaking the All-or-Nothing Cycle: Sam Forget on Coaching Abroad, Building Habits That Stick & the Improv Class That Changed His Life Aug 13, 2026 01:07:21 Sam Forget started his coaching business at 16 years old — power blocks in the trunk of his Hyundai Sonata, driving an hour in any direction to train anyone who'd hire a teenager with a passion for fitness. That was 2012. By 2018 he took everything online, moved to Miami knowing nobody, and hasn't really stopped moving since. Miami, New York, London, Spain, Argentina, Colombia. The world i
Do You Actually Need Electrolytes? The Truth About What You're Buying — and Who Really Needs Them
Do You Actually Need Electrolytes? The Truth About What You're Buying — and Who Really Needs Them Aug 5, 2026 00:40:29 Paul's back — overwhelmed, in Philadelphia, and dealing with Charlie the eight-month-old black golden retriever who has somehow managed to poop both on the couch and out of his crate onto the floor in the same week. Meanwhile I'm freshly returned from a stretch of travel — East Coast, bachelor party, four-ish weeks in Vancouver — carrying a little anxiety and a long to-do list I've mad
GLP-1s Explained: The Real Deal on Weight Loss Medications, Food Noise & Life After Ozempic
GLP-1s Explained: The Real Deal on Weight Loss Medications, Food Noise & Life After Ozempic May 27, 2026 00:47:40 We kick this one off the way we always do — just talking. Paul's lupus is somehow in the best shape it's ever been despite a stretch of travel, stress, and general chaos, which honestly tracks.He also got a new puppy named Charlie — a supposedly golden retriever who came out black, so there are some questions there. I'm reading my first fiction book in years (Dungeon Crawler Carl, it&#
From 365 Pounds to Bonus Time: Rob DiMedio on Bariatric Surgery, Building Habits & Healing Your Relationship With Food
From 365 Pounds to Bonus Time: Rob DiMedio on Bariatric Surgery, Building Habits & Healing Your Relationship With Food Apr 22, 2026 00:57:28 Rob DiMedio doesn't sugarcoat anything. He was 365 pounds, staring down a future he didn't want, and made a decision that changed everything. This episode is his story — but more than that, it's a blueprint for what it actually takes to make change stick after bariatric surgery, or honestly, after any major health intervention.We dig into what most people get wrong after surgery. Baria
Gut Health Unpacked: What Your Microbiome Is Actually Telling You
Gut Health Unpacked: What Your Microbiome Is Actually Telling You Apr 15, 2026 01:12:26 We've been wanting to do this one for a while. Gut health is one of those topics that gets thrown around constantly — everybody's talking about probiotics, green powders, elimination diets — but most of the conversation is either oversimplified or just flat-out wrong. This episode is our attempt to actually make sense of it.We get into what the microbiome actually is, why diversity matters more th
HRV Unpacked: Wearables, Stress, Sleep & Actually Listening to Your Body - feat. Paul Buono
HRV Unpacked: Wearables, Stress, Sleep & Actually Listening to Your Body - feat. Paul Buono Apr 1, 2026 01:05:16 We start this one where we always do — just talking. Paul's been dealing with some gastritis stuff, there's a caffeine situation, and somehow we end up in a whole conversation about cultural identity and name pronunciation. You know how it goes.Then we get into something I've been wanting to dig into for a while: heart rate variability. HRV gets thrown around a lot in the health and fi
The Great Fat Debate: Seed Oils vs. Beef Tallow — Plus Bone Density, Weighted Vests & Finding Balance
The Great Fat Debate: Seed Oils vs. Beef Tallow — Plus Bone Density, Weighted Vests & Finding Balance Mar 18, 2026 00:46:26 I brought Paul Buono back for a more "hinged" conversation and for a new bi-weekly segment I'm calling "FitBusters".This episode gets into one of the hottest debates in nutrition right now — seed oils vs. beef tallow. Are seed oils actually destroying your health? Is beef tallow the answer? We break it down without the fear-mongering, share our own real experiences with foo
From Restriction to Sustainability: Nick's Health Transformation
From Restriction to Sustainability: Nick's Health Transformation Mar 4, 2026 01:00:01 Hellllooo and welcome to another episode of, These Little Moments Podcast. In this episode, my client, Nick,f`1 shares his transformative journey from unhealthy dieting and emotional eating to sustainable health and confidence. In this episode, we discuss how understanding emotional roots, personalized coaching, and a balanced approach to food and lifestyle can lead to lasting change.Chapters00:00
How to Regulate Your Emotions with Simple Breathwork
How to Regulate Your Emotions with Simple Breathwork Feb 27, 2026 00:17:28 In this episode, Ryan Kassim explores the power of box breathing as a simple yet effective tool for stress regulation, mental clarity, and emotional balance. He shares personal insights, scientific context, and a live demonstration to help listeners incorporate this practice into their daily routine.Chapters00:00 Introduction and personal update03:15 Context: mental health, spirituality, and pract
Breaking Free from Illusions: The Path to True Happiness
Breaking Free from Illusions: The Path to True Happiness Feb 25, 2026 00:17:01 Ryan Kassim shares insights on overcoming mental illusions that hinder happiness, emphasizing the importance of presence, redefining wealth, and questioning ego-driven desires. This episode encourages embracing the present moment and simplifying life to find true fulfillment.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Update03:43 The Illusions of Happiness07:06 Understanding Wealth and Time10:04 Break
From All-or-Nothing to Sustainable Success (Marcia's Story)
From All-or-Nothing to Sustainable Success (Marcia's Story) Feb 18, 2026 00:38:06 In this episode, Ryan's client Marcia shares her transformative journey in weight loss and personal growth through coaching. She discusses her initial struggles with an all-or-nothing mentality, the importance of mindset, and the need for sustainable practices.Marcia emphasizes the significance of making small, mindful decisions and adapting to new seasons of life. Her insights highlight the b
From Caregiver to Self-Care: Tommy's Weight Loss & Personal Growth Story
From Caregiver to Self-Care: Tommy's Weight Loss & Personal Growth Story Feb 11, 2026 00:55:19 If you’ve ever felt stuck in your body, overwhelmed by responsibility, or unsure how to choose yourself without guilt — this episode will hit home.In this conversation, Ryan Kassim sits down with his client Tommy, who shares his deeply personal journey through weight loss, emotional eating, mental health, and self-acceptance. What starts as a desire to improve his health becomes a powerful story o

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