<p>In this episode of <strong>Ben Thinking</strong>, host <strong>Ben Neveras</strong> sits down with <strong>Adrian Wolf</strong> — author, personal trainer, PhD candidate, and former Navy serviceman — to dive deep into the <em>psychology of fitness, healing, and discipline.</em></p><p>Adrian opens up about his journey from hockey coach to exercise scientist, the lessons from his divorce, and how therapy and writing helped him rebuild his purpose. They unpack his two books, <em>Skate Lift Recover</em> and <em>Awareness Before Action</em>, exploring how awareness, community, and values shape lasting health — both physical and mental.</p><p>💭 This episode isn’t just about reps and sets. It’s about resilience, reflection, and the power of asking yourself the right questions.</p><p>00:00 – Intro: Meet Adrian Wolf<br>02:00 – From hockey to strength coach: the early years<br>05:00 – Writing <em>Skate Lift Recover</em> and <em>Awareness Before Action</em><br>09:00 – Why mindset and psychology matter more than any program<br>12:00 – Emotional eating and awareness in daily decisions<br>15:00 – Value-based decision making in fitness and life<br>17:00 – Why Adrian pursued a PhD at UNLV<br>20:00 – Divorce, adversity, and rediscovering self-worth<br>24:00 – The power of therapy and asking hard questions<br>29:00 – Finding the right therapist and timing your healing<br>32:00 – On medication, stigma, and mental health<br>33:30 – The role of community and human connection in fitness<br>36:00 – Favorite exercises: squats, deadlifts, and Navy training stories<br>39:00 – Coaching coaches: communication and growth<br>43:00 – Why strength coaches are underpaid<br>46:00 – Passion vs. practicality: balancing fulfillment and finances<br>50:00 – The reality of PhD life and future goals<br>54:00 – Lessons learned and staying open-minded<br>56:00 – Where to find Adrian Wolf online<br>58:00 – Outro</p><p>#BenThinking #BenNeveras #AdrianWolf #FitnessMindset #ExerciseScience #HealthAndHealing #Resilience #TherapyJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #PhDLife #UNLV #StrengthCoach #PersonalDevelopment #SelfAwareness #HealingJourney #Discipline #GrowthMindset #AwarenessBeforeAction #SkateLiftRecover</p><p>👉 If this episode made you <em>think differently</em> about your health, mindset, or purpose — hit <strong>LIKE</strong>, <strong>SUBSCRIBE</strong>, and share it with someone who needs</p><p>🕒 <strong>Timestamps (58:10 total)</strong>🏷️ <strong>Social Media Tags / Keywords</strong>📢 <strong>Call to Action</strong></p>