#54 — Eli Nissman: Blackouts, Barbells, and Beating the Devil You Know

#54 — Eli Nissman: Blackouts, Barbells, and Beating the Devil You Know

Join us on the Willpower Podcast as Eli Nissman shares his raw, inspiring journey from battling addiction and a tough childhood to becoming a top personal trainer and strongman competitor. Overcoming bullying, his father’s cancer, and alcoholism, Eli found salvation in fitness.


Discover how he went from blacking out in Philly to building a six-figure training business and prepping for a 2025 strongman competition. Packed with insights on sobriety, self-love, and training philosophy, this episode is a must-watch for anyone seeking transformation.


🔥 Key Moments:

0:00 - Intro: Eli’s weight loss and father’s cancer

0:44 - How Eli got into personal training

1:54 - Losing 40–50 lbs and wrestling injury

3:26 - Father’s 9/11-related lymphoma and OCD fitness drive

5:07 - Music school struggles and blackout drinking

7:12 - Getting sober on October 10, 2014

9:02 - Fitness as an act of self-love

11:07 - Moving to Brooklyn and starting at Equinox

14:00 - Building a six-figure business in six months

16:30 - Sobriety challenges and unconditional love

22:00 - Impact of sobriety on relationships

24:15 - Quitting Adderall and relearning to learn

31:06 - Eli’s approach to training clients

39:26 - Advice for building discipline and finding your “why”

47:24 - Strongman competition prep and overcoming injuries

1:08:46 - Outro: Eli’s Instagram and website, final thanks


Follow for more stories of grit and growth!


Visit Eli’s website at https://www.sacredbodybyeliadams.com/ or follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliadams92 for a free consultation.


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