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#22: Lessons from Mr. America Chris Zaino: A Transformation from Illness to Inspiration

March 7, 2025

In this episode, host Dr. Cindy Howard interviews Dr. Chris Zaino, Mr. America 1998 and Mr. Universe winner. Chris shares his powerful journey of overcoming ulcerative colitis after doctors told him he needed his colon removed. Through chiropractic care, his body healed from what was considered an incurable disease. Chris discusses his philosophy of living as “Zero percent secret identity, 100 percent hero” and how his inspiring principles serve both men and women seeking authentic lives. The conversation explores the importance of finding your authentic self, recognizing your “why,” and embracing life’s challenges as growth opportunities rather than viewing them as obstacles.

  • (3:31) Welcome, Mr. America!
  • (5:45) A life-changing story for Dr. Zaino.
  • (14:22) Something can always be done to improve your health.
  • (16:14) Nobody can call BS on your story.
  • (20:04) 100% Hero
  • (27:03) The HOW is simple: the WHY holds us back.
  • (30:31) Let’s talk about men!
  • (37:01) We may not realize the guilt and shame that men feel.
  • (41:46) Rapid-fire questions

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Meet Our Guest

Dr. Chris Zaino is a world-renowned speaker, author, entrepreneur, former Mr. America, Mr. Universe, and IFBB professional bodybuilder.

After defying a deadly terminal disease in his late 20s, Dr. Zaino leveraged his experience to get his doctorate and become one of the largest wellness clinics in the world, seeing thousands weekly.

Dr. Zaino created the “The Stallion Project,” to resurrect heroes from the complacency of their secret identity, so they may live heroic lives once again, by expressing and experiencing true love, now, in every area of their lives, through his four-step methodology: Brain, Body, Boardroom, and Bedroom.

Currently, Dr. Zaino is one of the top “Secret Weapons” as a private holistic coach to executives, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, celebrities, influencers, sheiks, and kings internationally, with a focus on Male Vitality.

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