50kg & Zero% Drop Podcast - Weight Loss, Sobriety, Sugar addiction

From Chef to Coach - Mike Denman's 50kg Transformation Special Guest: Mike Denman, owner of the FitDad program Ian's Update: 15 days into fatherhood Routine completely disrupted Still hitting gym 4-5 times a week but struggling with diet discipline Weight hovering in the 130s (kg), down from peak of 168kg Mike's Story: The Rock Bottom Moment: Peaked at ~23+ stone during COVID lockdown Worked as a...

Join Ian and Bob for a celebratory Christmas special as Bob officially hits the incredible milestone of losing 50 kilograms! After years of failed diets and yo-yo weight loss, both hosts found their solution through a sugar-free approach that changed everything. In this honest and inspiring episode, they share: Bob's journey from 184kg to losing 50kg through eliminating sugar, flour, caffeine, and...

The 50kg Drop Podcast - New Year Special with Sophie Langley In this New Year episode, we welcome back our very first guest, Sophie Langley, to discuss what's changed in the world of weight loss, muscle building, and sustainable transformation over the past two years. Sophie shares the incredible success of her Elevate Programme, which helped 50 women lose over 500 pounds collectively with a 100%...

Join hosts Ian and Bob Cooper, along with sugar-free coach Mike Collins, as they launch Season 8 with a powerful year-in-review episode. This milestone podcast (around episode 90) marks a major turning point as both hosts approach their 50kg weight loss goals through sugar-free living. Key Highlights: Bob's Incredible Transformation: Hit rock bottom at 184.2kg (407 lbs) in July 2025 Lost 44kg in j...

In this powerful episode, Ian sits down with Mark Ennis, a fitness professional with over 30 years of experience who has dedicated the last five years to helping people transform their lives through the carnivore diet. Mark shares his deeply personal journey from anorexia at age 12, to severe obesity, suicidal depression, and ultimately finding healing through a carnivore lifestyle. Key Discussion...

Welcome to the Zero Percent Drop podcast - a candid conversation about life without alcohol, hosted by Sam James and Carl Radley, with regular appearances from weight loss legend Ian Wellman. In this episode, Sam and Carl dive into the realities of staying sober in social situations, from all-inclusive holidays to upcoming stag dos. They discuss: Holiday Challenges: Sam shares his experience at a...

Ian talks openly about returning to boxing, balancing intensity with stress, and trying not to fall into the old “train hard, eat harder” traps. He’s chasing fitness, structure, and peace — not just the number on the scale. Uma brings her trademark calm and explains the deeper emotional layers behind eating habits, body-image shifts, and how meditation, balance, and nervous-system recovery prevent...

This week on The 50kg Drop, Ian sits down with Ben Hampshire—husband, “girl dad” of two, and health-tech professional—who’s transformed from 24 stone to running marathons in under four hours. Ben opens up about the mindset shifts that stuck: moving from weight-loss obsession to performance targets, finding therapy in running, and learning to fuel without falling into binge-and-restrict cycles. Ian...

In Part 2, Ian welcomes Julie Russell back to explore toxicity, the microbiome, and sugar cravings through a gut-health lens. Julie shares a raw personal timeline—from childhood trauma and an abusive relationship to a sudden health collapse she links to mould exposure—and how investigating her toxic load (parasites, fungi, environment) helped her reclaim her health. Together they unpack: How traum...

From late-night chocolate binges at train stations to parking-lot cheesecake sessions, Ian and Uma share raw, unfiltered stories of how stress, exhaustion, and self-doubt can hijack our nervous systems and make us reach for food that has nothing to do with hunger. But this episode goes far beyond confession — Uma guides Ian through a live energy healing session, helping him identify where emotiona...

This week marks the launch of a new 50kg Drop series: Father Figures — following two men stepping into fatherhood while trying to keep their health, habits, and heads in check. Host Ian Wellman and long-time friend of the pod Dan Walsh swap stories about how their fitness journeys are colliding with impending fatherhood, and what it means to raise kids when you’ve spent a lifetime battling food, d...

This week on The 50kg Drop, Ian sits down with Mark McGowan — known to many as The Artist Taxi Driver — for one of the most raw, unpredictable, and inspiring conversations yet. Mark’s story spans decades of extremes: from Millwall hooliganism and 1980s drug culture to a decade living in Ibiza’s club scene, a stay at the Bethlehem Hospital, and a complete transformation through art, activism, and f...

This week on the 50kg Drop, Bob celebrates 90 days sugar-free and a huge milestone: 33.1kg (≈73lb / 5.25 stone) down from 184.2kg to 151.1kg. With coach Mike Collins, we unpack why the inner “voices” often get louder right after a big win—and how to answer them without reaching for sugar or alcohol. We get practical about: Post-milestone wobble: why day 91 can feel trickier than day 9, and the dif...

Sugar-Free Diet Benefits: Gut Health, Parasites & Cravings | 50 kg Drop Podcast Summary Struggling with sugar cravings, weight stalls, or brain fog? In this 50 kg Drop Podcast episode, host [Your Name] chats with Julie Russell , founder of https://www.paracleansecoach.co.uk , on ditching sugar for good. With 30+ years sugar-free, Julie shares how gut parasites drive addiction and health woes—p...

In this raw and revealing episode of the 50kg Drop Podcast , hosts Ian Wellman , Bob Cooper , Mike Collins , and John T. Craven dive deep into their transformative weight loss journeys on the carnivore diet and sugar-free living . Kicking off with a hilarious original jingle about ditching curry cravings for running shoes, the crew celebrates a massive milestone: over 50kg (110lbs) dropped combine...

In this episode of the 50kg Drop Podcast, Ian shares how his sciatica pain vanished after the previous energy healing session with Uma Naidoo—despite walking 35,000 steps a day at a music festival. Surprised by his pain-free experience, Ian reflects on how both sobriety and energy work may have played a role. The conversation then shifts to embodiment practices, where Uma explains techniques like...

Ian shares his struggles with recurring sciatica following football and past marathon training, highlighting how stress, overexertion, and lack of rest contribute to flare-ups. Uma guides Ian through an energy healing session focused on clearing blockages in his root and solar plexus chakras, using visualization, breathing techniques, and symbolic medicine stones. The session brings Ian noticeable...

Join Ian Wellman and energy healer Uma Naidoo in Episode 2 of the 50kg Drop Podcast as they dive into the transformative world of Energy Medicine. This week, we go beyond the discovery call and guide listeners through the process of clearing emotional and energetic blockages that may be holding you back from reaching your full potential. Uma explains how to reset the nervous system, choose a medic...

In this episode of the 50kg Drop Podcast, Ian kicks off an exciting new series, Energy Medicine with Uma Naidu, diving deep into the energetic side of health and weight loss. Unlike traditional approaches, this series explores how energy healing, chakras, and holistic practices can support transformation from within. Ian shares his personal journey his daily routines, fitness habits, diet, and the...

This week on The 50kg Drop Podcast , we’re joined by the incredible Sarah Reilly , founder of Get Nourished and a leading voice in functional medicine and holistic nutrition. Sarah shares her remarkable journey of surviving late-stage Lyme disease, rebuilding her health from the ground up, and dedicating her career to helping others transform their lives. We dive deep into the power of the microbi...

Cholesterol, Lean Mass Hyper-Responders & Life After Sugar – A Deep Dive In this episode of 50kg Drop, Jonty shares a startling cholesterol reading that sent him back to the docs — we explore what it means to be a lean mass hyper-responder, how dieting can affect cholesterol, liver markers, globulin, and how to make the jump from carnivore / no-sugar to an anti-inflammatory Mediterranean plan....

Ian, host of The 50KG Drop, teams up with Umashree Naidoo from Find Your Light Wellness in the brand-new series, Energy Medicine. Join Ian as he discovers the power of his chakras, explores holistic healing, and learns how to restore balance from within. Guided by Umashree’s wisdom, this series brings you practical tools and spiritual insights to help you heal your mind, body, and soul. ✨ Start y...

This weeks episode of the 50kg Drop we hear from Bob, Ian, and Jonty on their sugar detoxes. Bob's hair looks fuller, longer and a healthy. Jonty's does as well.... Listen to an explosive update. Join the 50kg & Zero % Drop Podcast for Inspiring Weight Loss, Sugar Addiction Recovery, and Sobriety Stories! Discover powerful strategies and real-life success stories focused on losing 50kg without...

Weekly update from the hosts on their sugar free lifestyle. Jonty comes back from boomtown festival and tells us how he navigated that Bob is starting to feel the affects of dieting boredom And Ian is back on the straight and narrow after a temporary blip. Join the 50kg & Zero % Drop Podcast for Inspiring Weight Loss, Sugar Addiction Recovery, and Sobriety Stories! Discover powerful strategies...

In the latest episode of the 50kg Drop podcast, hosts welcomed special guests Paige and Jamie from the Real Food Recovery podcast. During the episode, Paige and Jamie shared their personal stories of overcoming health challenges through the power of real food and nutrition. They discussed the importance of listening to your body, making sustainable lifestyle changes, and the impact that proper nut...