New Podcast Episode: Hidden Health, Real Answers — with Carl Weston
- Joe LaLeune
- Feb 2
- 3 min read
This episode is live today — and if you care about health, performance, or recovery, it’s one you don’t want to skip.
I sat down with Carl Weston, founder of Raven Wellness and CHEK Institute faculty member, for a deep conversation on something most people never think to look at:
Hidden health stressors.
We’re talking mould exposure, fungal overgrowth, parasites, and the invisible physiological load that quietly holds people back — even when they’re eating well, training consistently, and doing “all the right things.”
This isn’t a fear-based episode.
It’s a clarity episode.
Why this conversation matters
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking:
“My labs are normal, but I don’t feel normal.”
“I train hard, but my recovery keeps getting worse.”
“I’ve cleaned up my diet and lifestyle… and I’m still stuck.”
You’re not alone — and you’re not broken.
What Carl does exceptionally well is explain why effort isn’t always the problem. Sometimes the issue isn’t discipline, motivation, or consistency — it’s load. Environmental load. Biological load. Nervous system load.
And if those aren’t addressed in the right order, progress stalls.
What we cover in this episode
In this conversation, we dive into:
Why so many people plateau or regress despite doing “everything right”
Mould exposure — why it’s more common than most realize and how it affects the body
Parasites and fungal overgrowth — misunderstood, under-discussed, and often missed
How hidden stressors impact the nervous system, hormones, gut health, energy, and recovery
Why pushing harder in training can sometimes make things worse
The importance of assessment, sequencing, and rebuilding real capacity instead of chasing symptoms
What true recovery and resilience actually look like
Carl brings decades of experience, a calm no-nonsense approach, and the ability to connect dots most practitioners never zoom out far enough to see.
No hype.
No extremes.
Just smart thinking and real-world context.
Who this episode is for
This episode is especially valuable for:
Athletes and former athletes
High performers and busy professionals
Coaches and trainers
Anyone who feels like something is “off” but can’t get clear answers
If you’ve ever felt frustrated, confused, or dismissed because your symptoms don’t fit neatly into a box — this conversation will help you think differently about what might actually be going on.
Listen now
🎧 The episode is live today.
You can listen here:
If this conversation helps you, share it with someone who’s been feeling stuck. These are the kinds of topics that can quietly change how someone approaches their health — and sometimes that shift makes all the difference.
— Joe
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