The Fat & Broke Podcast
Helping ourselves and others achieve better physical, mental, and financial health.
Top Shows!
Here are some of our best shows to help get you started on your Fat & Broke journey. Enjoy!
168 | In Two Thousand & Twenty-Three (2023), I Will Be... | The FAB T…
Show Summary: In two thousand and twenty-three, I will be… How would you answer this question? Have you thought about that all? In a different take on New Year's resolutions, we take some time today to reflect on how we …
164 | Year End Financial & Life Checklist For 2022 | Get Ready For 20…
Show Summary: Are you ready for 2023? Is your financial house in order? This is a great time of year to reflect and reset as we close out one year and begin another. In today’s show, we give you a …
159 | Mastermind Group | Unconditional Love
Show Summary: Welcome to the Fat & Broke mastermind group. In today’s session… We discuss: Unconditional Love Leave A Voice Memo | Review The Show | Follow | Subscribe | Newsletter Headline Of The Week: IRS increases 401K li...
152 | Move Like A Kid | Hurt Less, Move Better, Live Fully
Show Summary: Do you remember moving like a kid? Did it hurt? Did you even think about or did you just do it? Wouldn't it be nice to move like that again? In today’s show, we discuss what it means …
145 | Doug Donia | Real Estate For Dummies...Like Us :)
Show Summary: Have you considered getting into rental real estate but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you are just thinking about making a change and trying a new career path? Either way, our show today is for you! …
138 | Summer Sessions | The 7 Deadly Sins Of Friendship
Show Summary: Welcome to the Fat & Broke Summer Sessions… In today’s show, we discuss the 7 deadly sins of friendship. Are you a good friend or a bad friend? Stay tuned to find out! The 7 Deadly Sins Of …
110 | Better Every Day, Not Today, Maybe Tomorrow? | It's OK To Not B…
Show Summary: Does “Better Every Day” feel unrealistic? Are there some days, weeks, or even months where you just struggle mentally, physically, or emotionally? Are some days just harder than others? Today, we discuss that...
106 | Dr. Brian DiGiovanni | Raising Kids In The Age Of Technology
Show Summary: Every generation thinks that technology is harming their children. There was a time that we feared comic books, cartoons, MTV, and basic computer games. Is today any different? In the age of technology, where...
Bonus Episode! | The Pod Squad On "The Stacking Benjamins Show!"
Show Summary: The hosts of The Fat & Broke Podcast were honored to be asked to join one of Gary's favorite shows, The Stacking Benjamins Show. Enjoy this short bonus content as we are interviewed by Joe Saul-Sehy from his …
104 | Self-care or Self-ish | Defining Self-care & It's Importance In…
Show Summary: Do you want to read, exercise, meditate, or just generally take better care of yourself, but a feeling of guilt stops you? Do you find happiness in areas that others tell you that you shouldn’t, like food or …
098 | How to Train for Health and Longevity | Live A Longer, Healthie…
Show Summary: What role should exercise play in our lives? Many people think that training is just for those who compete in sports or who want to look good in a bathing suit. The truth is, training in some capacity …
092 | The Blue Zones | How To Live Forever | Secrets To A Long And Ha…
Show Summary: Do you want to live forever? OK, well maybe not forever. But are you interested in living a long, healthy, and fulfilling life? It is safe to assume that most people would answer yes to that question. In …
090 | The Credit Card Show | To Points and Beyond!
Show Summary: To points and beyond!! Do you use credit cards for all of your purchases? If the answer is no, have you ever thought about what you could be missing out on? In episode 90 of the Fat & …
086 | "After the Holidays" | Health, Money, & Life Goals We Slack On …
Show Summary: The goal of today’s show is to identify what type of things we put off until “after the holidays” and provide actionable ways to avoid falling into this common pattern. Leave A Voice Memo | Review The Show …
082 | How to Eat for Performance | Achieve Optimal Performance Via Wh…
Show Summary: In today’s show, we will help you learn what to eat, how much to eat, and when to eat it in order to maximize performance! Leave A Voice Memo | Review The Show | Follow | Subscribe Intro: …
080 | 100 Pounds And Counting | Audra Waiters
Show Summary: In today’s show, we welcome Audra Waiters to the show for a very candid conversation about her lifelong battle with weight and how she eventually won the war. Leave A Voice Memo | Review The Show | Follow …
070 | How to Eat for Health | A Path To Optimize Health Through Nutri…
Show Summary: In today’s show, we start our How to eat for series. In part 1, we discuss optimizing our health through nutrition. Leave A Voice Memo, Review The Show, & Follow Us Here Intro: We start the show by …
052 | Financial Independence Series | Part 3 | Save & Invest For Gene…
Show Summary: In today’s show, we take the next steps towards financial independence. We discuss how to save and invest your money to grow generational wealth. Leave A Voice Memo, Review The Show, & Follow Us Here Intro: We ...
046 | Financial Independence Series | Part 2 | Attack Debt & Build A …
Show Summary: In today’s show, we take the next steps towards financial independence. We teach you how to attack your debt and build a safety net. Leave A Voice Memo, Review The Show, & Follow Us Here Intro: We have …
041 | Financial Independence Series | Part 1 | The Gap
Show Summary: In today’s show, we help you get started on your financial independence journey by building space between what you make and what you spend. In Part 2 of our FI series, we will discuss debt and emergency funds. …
035 | Kenny F*ng Loggins | Mental Tricks To Do Hard Things
Show Summary: In today’s show, we discuss Kenny F*ng Loggins. This is a mantra we use to help us do hard things. We discuss this and more mental tricks do help us overcome our brain’s desire to stop. Leave A …
027 | Better Every Day, Or Good Enough? | Jasmin Keramaty
Show Summary: On today’s show, we have our first guest interview. We welcome Jasmin to the show. She is a friend and regular listener. We asked her to discuss her lifestyle, what drives her, and this fundamental question: ...
019 | It's My Life | Designing Your Current & Future Life
Show Summary: In episode 011, we discuss what it means to design your future and whether it is something you should do, and if it is, how do you do that. Leave A Voice Memo, Review The Show, & Follow …
011 | Our Pillars Of Fulfillment
Show Summary: In episode 007, we discuss our Pillars of Fulfillmen t. Leave A Voice Memo, Review The Show, & Follow Us Here Win/Fail: In our win/fail segment, Gary learns to be gracious, Sarah received a compliment well, and ...
Recent Episodes
171 | Set It & Forget It | Getting Less Fat & Less Broke Through Systems | Part 2: Health Systems
Jan. 30, 2023
Show Summary: In episode 170, we started our conversation around systems by discussing our set-it-and-forget-it approach to money. In today's episode, we discuss the systems we have in place to help us reach our health, nut…
170 | Set It & Forget It | Getting Less Fat & Less Broke Through Systems | Part 1: Money Systems
Jan. 23, 2023
Show Summary: Do you have the systems in place to help you achieve your money and wellness goals? Or do you, like many people, know what you want to achieve but are unsure how to get there or where to start? If that sounds…
169 | Can You Get Better Every Day While At Work? | How To Use The Workplace To Improve Our Physical, Mental, & Financial Lives
Jan. 16, 2023
Show Summary: Welcome to the Fat & Broke mastermind group. In today’s session… We discuss: Using our workplace to help make us Better Every Day Leave A Voice Memo | Review The Show | Follow | Subscribe | Newsletter Intro: N…
168 | In Two Thousand & Twenty-Three (2023), I Will Be... | The FAB Take On New Year's Resolutions
Jan. 9, 2023
Show Summary: In two thousand and twenty-three, I will be… How would you answer this question? Have you thought about that all? In a different take on New Year's resolutions, we take some time today to reflect on how we w…
167 | Mastermind Group | YOLO & Saying Thank You
Jan. 2, 2023
Show Summary: Welcome to the Fat & Broke mastermind group. In today’s session… We discuss: YOLO Saying Thank You Leave A Voice Memo | Review The Show | Follow | Subscribe | Newsletter Intro: We have fun discussing Sarah’s a…
166 | The FAB Christmas Carol | Exploring Parts Of Our Past, Present, & Future Lives
Dec. 26, 2022
Show Summary: Welcome to the Fat & Broke Christmas carol. In today's show, we will speak only in British accents as we spin our tales of Christmas past, present, and future. Kidding!!!!! We are actually exploring a specif…
165 | Mastermind Group | Real Talk, The End Of Innocence, & Happiness?
Dec. 19, 2022
Show Summary: Welcome to the Fat & Broke mastermind group. In today’s session… We discuss: Real Talk The End Of Innocence Happiness? Leave A Voice Memo | Review The Show | Follow | Subscribe | Newsletter Intro: We talk abou…
Recent Blog Posts
What To Do With Your Child Tax Credit?
The 15th Of The Month Get up, get up, get up, it’s the 15th of the month. That is my tribute to Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Sorry, I couldn’t …
My Parenting Dilemma
To Overprotect or Neglect Every new parent has a decision to make. How much risk will they allow their child to take as they grow? There is a scale of…
Stories From the Fat & Broke Tribe | Jasmin Keramaty | Bei…
The V Word The food we eat says a lot about us. It can tie us to our country of origin or people from our past. Food is social and a part of many trad…
About the Hosts
Gary Donia
Host
Gary has been a physical therapist for 20 years. He is the Vice President of TAYBS (Townsend Ashby Youth Baseball & Softball), and the Director of Macintosh River Rats Baseball.
Gary also is a loving husband, an amazing father to his two boys, an ideal coworker, and a one-of-a-kind friend.
In his free time, you can find Gary on the baseball field coaching 2-4 teams a season, or at the ice rink, cheering on his boys. When not writing blog posts or podcasting, he enjoys reading a new book, learning something new, meditating, geeking out on all things money, or hitting the gym.
Fun Facts:
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Event: Family Pizza Night
Favorite Song: True Colors by Cyndi Lauper
Favorite Book: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Peter Brouillard
Host
Peter has his Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. He is a Strength & Conditioning Coach, as well as, a Lifestyle & Nutritional Coach
Peter is also a loving husband, a fantastic father, and a wonderful friend.
In Peter's free time, he enjoys Brazilian Jujitsu, Spike-ball, Playtime with his children, and Pool Parties with his friends and family.
Fun Facts:
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Food: Salad
Favorite Exercise: Barbell Squats
Sarah Newell
Host
Prior to working With Gary and Peter for the last three years, Sarah spent seven years working as a medical assistant before Gary finally convinced her to come work with them.
Sarah loves spending time with her family and close friends as much as possible. She is a lover of all animals and prefers dogs over people most of the time.
In her free time, Sarah likes to hike and is currently working on the NH 48, 4000 footers. Sarah is also a bit of a sun worshipper and loves being at the beach. She enjoys baking, cooking, and trying out new recipes. She is a bit of a workaholic but loves to travel when she does occasionally take time off.
Sarah’s useless skills include being able to use movie quotes in normal conversation, hand gestures, and breaking into random song mid-sentence.
Fun Facts:
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight
Favorite Song: Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi
Favorite Place: Cody, Wyoming & Yellowstone National Park
Jessica Donia
Host (Sometimes!)