Creatine, Sleep, Social Circles & More: 5 Tactical Q&A's for Former Athletes Getting Back in Shape

If you're a former athlete trying to restart your performance journey, these are the five questions you’ve probably asked yourself this year.

We just dropped a video answering real community-submitted questions from the Former Athlete Society. These aren’t vague tips. These are proven strategies I use inside Division I athletics — and the same tools I use to keep myself accountable at 37 years old.

What’s Inside This Q&A?

This isn’t theory. It’s jam-packed full of actionable coaching designed to help you train smarter, recover faster, and stay consistent—even when life gets busy.

1. Should I take creatine if I’m focused on strength again?

We break down what kind to use, how to load it (or not), and how long it actually takes to see results — plus the myths around water retention and how creatine supports more than just lifting.

2. Should I modify my training plan when I’m sore, stiff, or hurting?

This is where athletes fall off — we cover smart autoregulation, how to interpret "good pain" vs. "bad signals," and how to stay consistent without breaking yourself down.

3. My Oura Ring says I’m not getting enough deep sleep. What do I do?

Supplements help — but this goes way beyond magnesium. We go deep on nighttime routines, sleep pressure, circadian alignment, and the simple tech boundaries that can change your sleep game in a week.

4. What are realistic ways to add more healthy fats into my diet?

Forget avocado toast and fancy food fads. I share how I integrate fats into real-life meals, batch-prep tricks, and the exact spreads, oils, and snacks I use weekly with athletes.

5. What do I do when friends want to drink and I’m trying to clean up?

This one hits home for a lot of us. I break down how to manage identity shifts, how I handle social friction, and whether NA beers are a crutch or a useful tool.

This is the most practical video I’ve recorded in a while. No lectures. Just straight tactical info. Watch it, take notes, and hit me back with your biggest takeaway.