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Real Talk with Rebel Fitness

Real Talk with Rebel Fitness is the unapologetic voice of Greenville, NC"s Rebel Fitness community. A gym built on the belief that health and strength come from empowerment, not punishment. Born from a mission to challenge the toxic norms of diet and gym culture, this podcast is weekly dose of truth-telling, myth-busting, and mindset-shifting.

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45:36

What Grinds our Gears

Real Talk with Rebel Fitness ·

2026/04/20

On this episode, the Rebel Fitness GM, Reuben, stops by the pod for the second time to jam with Shemar on all the things that grind our gears as fitness professionals in this space. Support the show

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62:42

Inside Look at the InBody Scan

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2026/04/14

This episode is an educational look at the InBody Scanner and why we use it at Rebel Fitness. We break down why we ditched the scale and started using the InBody only at the gym, how it works, why we love it, challenges we've encountered while using it and also what trends it has helped us see over time! Support the show

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35:25

Behind the Rebellion: Melissa

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2026/04/08

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42:43

The Weekend Sabotoge Cycle

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2026/03/31

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51:31

Behind the Rebellion: Harrison

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2026/03/24

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63:43

The Insane Cost of "Health"

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2026/03/10

In this episode, Carissa and Shemar talk about the unbelievable cost of health in today's world. And how much the marketing and messaging are convincing us that we need the latest of every health thing under the sun (most of which doesn't actually contribute to health or wellness at all). Superbowl commercials are on the chopping block, detoxes and maybe even your favorite new hydronating water bottle ;) Most of us need the absolute basics when it comes to health and fitness..,but we are gett...

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62:26

Competition vs Community

Real Talk with Rebel Fitness ·

2026/03/03

We love this episode! Carissa and Shemar dive into how the gym world turns competitive instead of community driven and how that leads to toxicity in a space that is meant for health! Rebel found it's niche in community not competition and we want other health and fitness providers to follow our lead! There's love for the winter olympians, hate for super bowl commercials (yes again), and other current events...ya'll know it always stays relevant! Support the show

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57:28

The FAQ Episode

Real Talk with Rebel Fitness ·

2026/02/26

We are treating this episode like the FAQ section! We go into the most often asked questions of Rebel; from programming, to weight neutral, to weight loss challenges and more...this is one of our favorite episodes so far! We also get fiesty about the olympics and super bowl commercials...again lol! Don't miss it! Support the show

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54:15

Behind the Rebellion: Bri & Brendan

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2026/02/18

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32:46

Real Rebels - Parker Byrd

Real Talk with Rebel Fitness ·

2026/02/10

On this exciting episode of Real Talk, Shemar sits down with Parker Byrd, a local ECU baseball player that experienced a tragedy that led to the loss of his leg before his Freshman year of college. Shemar and Parker discuss how fitness and health look different for both of them since their lives changed. This episode is powerful, inspirational and you do not want to miss it! As always, check us out at: www. rebelfitnessnc.com Want to support the podcast? Click here and...

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39:40

Hot Takes

Real Talk with Rebel Fitness ·

2026/02/04

On this episode, Carissa and Shemar share their favorite "hot takes" in the health and fitness industry. The list consists of SLOWING TF DOWN, building habits first, working on your mental health before getting serious about a fitness program, focusing on macros instead of calories, paying attention to the journey NOT the result...and more! Everything is health and fitness is guilty until proven innocent - PERIOD! www.rebelfitnessnc.com Support the show

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63:22

Barriers That Keep Us Stuck

Real Talk with Rebel Fitness ·

2026/01/22

It's SEASON TWO BAYBEEEEE! Welcome back ya'll! We took a little break after season one, and now we're back! In this episode, Carissa and Shemar dive into the barriers to health and fitness, some examples, how to intentionally plan for them, and how to move through them. In the world we live in, it's tough to just enjoy the journey without being caught up in how to get from point A to point B all the time, and it keeps us stuck in a cycle of quitting and beginning again...this episode wi...

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39:39

New Year New Game Plan Part 3

Real Talk with Rebel Fitness ·

2025/12/31

On the final episode of this series AND season, Carissa and Shemar get into how to keep rolling on your resolutions, goals and/or intentions for the long term. Sustainability is the most important (and usually the most lacking part) of resolutions and it's gotta change! Listen up and let's make our new game plans for 2026 stick! CHEERS TO A NEW YEAR and thank you so much for an amazing first season! Want more info on Rebel Fitness? Visit our website: www.rebelfitnessnc.com and check us ...

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67:45

Real Rebels - Carissa

Real Talk with Rebel Fitness ·

2025/12/16

Ya'll asked for it, and here it is! Carissa finally gets into some of the nitty gritty details on her history with health, fitness and weight loss and how it ultimately led to her starting one of (if not the only) openly weight neutral and anti-diet culture gyms in the country. Starting her first diet at 13 years old, Carissa goes through in detail what that was like, and looking back, some things that may have caused it. Then fast forwarding through college years as a D1 athlete ...

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35:53

New Year New Game Plan Pt 2

Real Talk with Rebel Fitness ·

2025/12/09

We're back with Part 2 of New Year New Game Plan! In the first episode we talked a lot about why New Years resolutions don't work and how to change your mindset around setting them. In this episode we dive into why these goals should not be rooted in vanity or societal standards, and how to make them actionable and sustainable!

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58:44

Behind the Rebellion: Rachel

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2025/12/02

In this episode, Carissa and Shemar chat with local therapist Rachel Schwager about her history with an eating disorder and how she uses her lived experience to help others and their mental health journey now. This episode dives into how to recognize disorder, what therapy and healing in this space looks and feels like, how to navigate things like social media, your support system, & boundaries. Rachel also gives some incredible tactical advice on redefining health to help clarify y...

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63:19

New Year New Game Plan Pt 1

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2025/11/25

On this episode of Real Talk, Carissa and Shemar dive into the disorder of New Years Resolutions, why they keep failing you (and everyone else) and how to start adjusting your mindset to create more powerful, more impactful and more sustainable resolutions. Part one gets into the psychology of New Years; how we've been trained to think about it, how gyms are trained to market it, and how to recognize the crazy in our past attempts at health and fitness and set a new path for true health.

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40:30

Non Scale Victories

Real Talk with Rebel Fitness ·

2025/11/18

Carissa and Shemar discuss the importance of non-scale victories (NSV) or ways to measure health and fitness success that do not include using a scale and weight. Using NSV's increases success rates, quality of life, and ability to stick to a goal or plan! And for fitness professionals and gym owners it's a game changer for retainment and actually helping people hit goals! So what are they and how do we shift our mindset toward them? Listen to the pod and get all the details!

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32:31

Holiday Survival Guide

Real Talk with Rebel Fitness ·

2025/11/04

From dealing with family dynamics and setting realistic goals to managing holiday stress and food cravings, this episode offers practical advice for enjoying the festive months of October, November, and December. The conversation covers acknowledging the upcoming busy season, setting boundaries, maintaining a healthy mindset, and fostering joy, fellowship, and community. Tune in for tips on balancing indulgence with wellness, overcoming the social pressures of diet culture, and making the mos...

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61:55

Behind the Rebellion- Courtney

Real Talk with Rebel Fitness ·

2025/10/28

Carissa and Shemar are joined by special guest Courtney, a registered dietitian and professor at ECU, to discuss weight neutrality and the harmful effects of diet culture. The conversation reveals the long-term impact of dieting, the rise of eating disorders, and the importance of creating a supportive, inclusive fitness environment. Courtney talks about intuitive eating, her work with the Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders, and the necessity of rethinking health behaviors beyond w...

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