Being Human

In this episode of the podcast I sat down with Jake Wills. We discussed him recently winning the BMF flyweight tournament to capture the belt, and his whole journey as a whole so far in the sport of MMA. Our Sponsors… Mr Bassett’s Grappler’s Soap & Coffee Being Human is brought to you by Mr Bassett’s. Head over now to https://www.mrbassetts.com to grab natural, quality goods: soap, balms, coffee -...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with ‘Upgrade James’. James is a health coach and researcher, whose approach to health centres around Ray Peat’s work. In a world of health where most are focused on political and tribal dogma, James has a real focus on mechanisms and deep biological, physical and chemical principles that are applicable to all. James not only shared an immense...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast I sat down with Veritas Ananda. Veritas is a writer, marketer, and former New York financier. Much of his writing centres around health and fitness, as well as mindset and lifestyle design. In this conversation we discussed: - The attention economy - The importance of aesthetics - Veritas’ Elon Musk approved anti ‘nerd neck’ protocols - Rib cage expansion...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast I sat down with ‘The Solar Athlete’ David Herrera. David is a coach to athletes. He utilises lesser focused on protocols: using cold and light to help athletes enhance their athletic performance. In this episode we went into cold and light protocols athletes can use to enhance their athletic performance, and the scientific mechanisms behind these protocol...

In this episode of Being Human I sat down with Alex Snell. Alex coaches men to achieve top 1% health and physiques naturally. He is also a model and former professional footballer. Alex and I sat down in his garden, under the Sun for a few hours, and covered everything from training and nutrition to telepathy and meditation, as we went through Alex’s journey in health, fitness and life as a whole....

In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with ‘Enhanced Natty’ Hans Amato. Founder of TestoNation and the TestoTribe, Hans is a savant when it comes to testosterone optimisation. Hans is putting a big emphasis on the importance of DHT optimisation in particular for men, and this conversation revolved heavily around that. Hans went into the physical mechanisms and effects of DHT in an...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with supplement expert and naturopath, Lucas Aoun. Lucas is the owner and host of the Boost Your Biology brand. His knowledge when it comes to men’s health and supplementation is supreme. In this conversation we discussed supplements for men’s health and performance. For those who are not already familiar with Lucas’ work, I guarantee you will...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with Team GB 400m sprinter and one half of the Smokiecoco rap duo, Rio Mitcham. Rio and I went through his whole career both in athletics and music so far. I learned a lot about the technicalities of sprinting, which I appreciated Rio’s education on. What I took away most from the conversation however, were the insights Rio shared on his minds...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with Noah Ryan. Noah is an independent health researcher, a writer, a marketer: a jack of many trades. He works with health brands, helping them grow their business. He also writes online and posts on social media about everything from nutrition, supplementation and training, to the attention economy, productivity and nomadic living. Noah is a...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with men’s mental health and mindset coach, Elise Michaels. Elise works with high performing men, coaching them to better mental health, healthier relationships and quality lives. This conversation was all about the aforementioned subjects. We exchanged ideas on how high performing men can best take care of themselves, the state of men’s menta...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast I sat down with Zaid K. Dahhaj. Zaid is a circadian biology educator. He educates and coaches people on the effect that light - most pertinently sunlight - has on humans and our health. In this conversation Zaid shared: - The different wavelengths of light prevalent in the Sun, and the effects they have on our biology. - Whether you should wear sunscreen...

In this episode of the podcast, I sat down with ‘Magic’ Matty Harris. Matt is a professional boxer with Wasserman Boxing. He has boxed on some of the most high-profile shows throughout the UK since he made his pro debut just a couple of years ago. In this conversation Matt shared his journey through the sport of boxing so far. We also discussed mindset and mentality a great deal too. Matt shared h...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast I sat down with Shay Ingram. Shay is an undefeated mixed martial artist, fighting out of Worcester. After an undefeated amateur MMA career, capturing multiple national titles, Shay made his successful pro debut on Cage Warriors in September. Shay has his sights firmly set on not just the UFC lightweight title, but the right to be called the GOAT when his...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast I sat down with Jack Henshall. Jack is a mixed martial artist fighting out of HW1. He is one of the most experience amateur MMA fighters in the UK. His accomplishments include winning gold at the IMMAF Four Nations last year and winning fights in the IMMAF Europeans Championships also. Jack is fighting on Almighty FC in Coventry on the 14th December. In t...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with ‘The Real Deal’ Ella Beale. Ella is one of the UK’s top prospects in women’s mixed martial arts. She will be fighting for her first amateur title on Almighty FC in Coventry, in a couple of week’s time. We went through Ella’s whole journey in fighting and martial arts, beginning when she started kickboxing at 4 years old. We talked not onl...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with Tom Dickinson. Tom Dickinson is the founder of Tom’s Talks, which is all about motivation, mindset and mental health. Early in adulthood, Tom lost his brother Liam to suicide. Tom has also had to overcome his own challenges with mental health since then, and these experiences have been the catalyst for everything he does now. Tom delivers...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast I sat down with metabolic health coach, Jake Miner. Jake coaches people using the principles of metabolic eating and the thermogenic diet - pioneered by Dr. Ray Peat - to help them minimise stress and maximise energy in their body. This is done by placing great focus on optimising the function of the thyroid and maximising testosterone, amongst other horm...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast I sat down with ‘The Goose’, Thomas Owen. I am proud to call Tom a close friend of mine. We have trained together for a number of years now. I have had the honour of watching some of his best performances in the cage live and in the flesh. In the past couple of years Tom has turned his focus away from fighting and MMA, to music. During this conversation h...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with ‘Judo’ Jimmy Wallhead, Joe Taylor and Jake Wills. We recapped Jake Wills’ winning performance on BMF (Bad Mofo Fight Promotions UK) 10, last weekend. Jake fought Elijah Butler: a high-level, experienced kickboxer fighting out of ATV. Jake showcased his wrestling, grappling and BJJ prowess to win the fight, as well as providing a great acc...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast I sat down with Brady Holmer. Brady is an endurance athlete with an MSc in Human Performance. Brady is also a science writer, who researches and writes about the latest developments in the world of physiology, nutrition and other areas pertaining to human and athletic performance. I have been reading Brady’s Substack ‘Physiologically Speaking’ for the pas...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast I sat down with Braulio Estima. Braulio Estima is one of the greatest grapplers of all time. He is a 3 time IBJJF World Champion, 3 time ADCC World Champion (putting him in the ADCC hall of fame) and 2 time UAEJJ World Champion - amongst many other accomplishments. Braulio shared his journey through the sport of jujitsu. In particular he shared: - How he...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast I sat down with Jack Ramsay. Jack and his brother Dan are the owners and founders of the Ramsay fitness brand and business based out of Nuneaton. They have just moved the Ramsays fitness facility to a new space and converted the old space into a combat sports facility - Ramsays Strike Academy. Jack told me the whole story and journey behind the Ramsays bu...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with Imran Kahn of Transform Now. Imran is a physiologist and longevity researcher. He has a lot of experience and knowledge surrounding steroids, TRT and other performance enhancing drugs (PEDs). Imran shared insights into new data he is in the process of publishing on steroids, TRT and PEDs. Amongst the plethora of knowledge Imran shared, he...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast I sat down with men’s fat loss and mindset coach, James Edwards. James helps busy men lose fat and bullet proof their minds. He is also an adrenaline and adventure sportsman, partaking in everything from ice climbing and mountaineering, to surfing and diving. James shared: - How you can lose 20lbs of fat in 12 weeks or less. - How you can take your testos...

In this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat down with former Cage Warriors featherweight world champion, Dean Trueman. After a couple of years out of the cage, Dean is returning to fight on Cage Warriors 178 Manchester this Saturday 21st September, against Gavin Hughes. Dean and I talked about his upcoming fight, his career as a whole, and everything else MMA. Dean shared: - His reflections...