Jonny Landels
Beyond The Mirror
Always been the big lad? Tried every diet, every plan — still feel stuck? This podcast helps men rebuild body image, food habits, and self-worth without shame or quick fixes. No more punishing workouts or chasing smaller. It’s time to train for strength, eat without guilt, and feel good in the body you’re in. Hosted by Jonny Landels, online fitness coach and ex-CrossFitter who’s lived it too. You don’t need fixing — you need a better f*cking framework.
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Jonny Landels
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Mar 28, 2025
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Episodes
Fighting Body Hatred & Misinformation 28.03.2025 44:21
Today I welcome back Michael Ulloa to discuss toxic fitness bros, body hatred, and fighting misinformation online. Follow Michael here: https://www.instagram.com/michaelulloapt/ Join Beyond the Mirror Club waitlist here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E8dz4-rDMnRCcTzvxgJiEmJo1tB4zch2YlScKpLefPI/edit?usp=sharing
Internet Trolls & The Toxic Fitness Industry 26.02.2025 52:14
Today I speak to James from Final Push Fitness about his experience being body-shamed by online trolls. We talk about why trolls do it and how to overcome the fear of judgement in your own fitness journey. Follow James here: https://www.instagram.com/finalpushfitness/ Buy my book here: https://coach-jonny-landels.kit.com/products/break-free-from-food-body-obsession Sign up for the Beyond the Mirro...
The Social Media Trap: How It Warps Men's Body Image 11.02.2025 53:51
Today I interview Chris Bell who recently authored the paper: "Active and passive social media use: Relationships with body image in physically active men" We talk about the implications of social media and the struggles men face in keeping up with today's ideal. Read Chris' paper here Sign up for the Beyond the Mirror Club waitlist. Overcome "feeling fat" moments.
Season 5, Episode 7: "Darth Maul" 10.01.2025 52:02
Welcome to the final episode of this season where I interview men anonymously about their relationship with food and bodies. On today's episode we chat about muscular obsession from a young age and converting that into a relationship with body where muscle gain can be pursued but without it enveloping the self. Check out Beyond the Mirror Club here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i_CcRv7xdmyF...
Season 5, Episode 6: "Kylo Ren" 03.12.2024 1:04:11
Today I welcome on Kylo Ren, a child actor turned competitive CrossFitter. We have a very good conversation about performance and aesthetics and the havoc that can reek on our body image and relationships with food. Buy my book here: https://coach-jonny-landels.kit.com/products/break-free-from-food-body-obsession Follow me on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/jonnylandels/ Join us in Beyond the M...
Season 5, Episode 5: "Anakin" 11.11.2024 53:38
In this episode, I interview Anakin, a British man living in the north of England. Anakin and I discuss growing up as a fat kid and being bullied for it, alongside the long-term ramifications this has on his health and relationship with food. If you need support with your ED, explore BEAT: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ Book a virtual coffee with me here: https://tidycal.com/jonny...
Season 5, Episode 4: "Lando" 29.10.2024 46:01
In this episode, I interview Lando, an American man living across the pond. Lando and I discuss growing up a chubby kid, being aware of his weight from the age of 9, and the repercussions that had through his life. If you need support with your ED, explore BEAT: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ Book a virtual coffee with me here: https://tidycal.com/jonny2/virtualcoffee Connect...
Season 5, Episode 3: "Han" 08.10.2024 58:35
In this episode, I interview Han, a British man living in the north of England. Han and I discuss growing up chubby kid, being scared into weight loss through a family health scare, and the consequences that brings to a lifelong relationship with food and body. If you need support with your ED, explore BEAT: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ Book a virtual coffee with me here: https://t...
Season 5, Episode 2: "Chewie" 30.09.2024 1:06:06
In this episode I speak with Chewie, a man living in England, about his life story of growing up as a fat boy with a mum obsessed with Slimming World. We speak about his attempts on Slimming World and other diets and his quest for health and acceptance. If you need ED support, check out BEAT: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ Book a virtual coffee with me: https://tidycal.com/jonny2/virtualc...
Season 5, Episode 1: "Luke" 23.09.2024 57:51
In this episode, I interview Luke, a homosexual man living in the USA. Luke and I discuss growing up as a basketball athlete, focusing on one goal - College ball - before then exploring what was life would look like beyond this. We explore locker room culture, coming out, and body image amongst the gay community. If you need support with your ED, explore BEAT: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.u...
S4E2 - Is The Entire Fitness Industry Disordered? With Michelle Carroll 22.08.2024 48:36
Today I'm joined by Michelle Carroll: https://www.instagram.com/michellecarroll1/ to discuss the disordered eating nature of the fitness industry and of course, male body image.
S4E1 - How To Beat Binge Eating With Marcus From Strong Not Starving 11.07.2024 57:16
Today I welcome Marcus from Strong Not Starving back to the podcast for the definitive guide to beating binge eating. Inside this podcast is everything you need to know to overcome binge eating once and for all. Follow Marcus on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/mkaincoaching/
030 - Letting go of perfectionism 06.03.2024 8:38
Think perfectionism is about high standards? Think again. Discover why it's keeping you stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle AND how to break it. Download my free workbook here: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/freeguide/ Book a virtual coffee with me here: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/coffeechat/
E029 - Why you shouldn’t comment on other people’s bodies 21.02.2024 14:02
Today I'm going through a deep dive on why you shouldn't comment on someone's body, even if it's a before and after and you want to celebrate with them. Download my free workbook here to overcome your own obsession: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/freeguide/ HAES health sheets: https://haeshealthsheets.com/resources/
028 - My journey with CrossFit, performance and body dysmorphia 13.02.2024 14:26
Today I'm bringing you a brief history into my competitive CrossFit days and my relationship with my body. I'll teach you why actually undereating led to worse performance and more injury. I also talk about how intentional fat loss is a red herring for what you actually want. It leads to more preoccupation with weight and shape, less body satisfaction, and less sustainability with healthy behaviou...
E027 - Joint Pain Is Not Your Heavier Body's Fault with Dr Lisa Folden 26.01.2024 47:57
Today I have a fantastic conversation with Dr Lisa Folden from https://www.instagram.com/healthyphit/ who is a dr in physical therapy and a body image coach. If you've ever been told to lose weight as a treatment for joint pain then you have been treated poorly. Find out why that is, how to get better treatment, and how to improve your joint pain no matter what your size. Check out A...
E026 - How to create effortless consistency 18.01.2024 12:05
Get rid of the word discipline and instead embrace internal motivation and willpower in the correct way - find out how by listening on! Download my free workbook here: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/freeguide/ Join us in Beyond the Mirror Club here: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/beyond-the-mirror-club/
E025 - Is Wanting To Lose Weight Keeping You Stuck? 10.01.2024 11:31
I understand the desire to lose weight, but is it keeping you stuck in the exact patterns you're wanting to break? Join us in Beyond the Mirror Club here (lifetime membership ending soon): https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/beyond-the-mirror-club/ Download my free book to end your obsession with eating and body shape: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/freeguide/
E024: The Garbage Movement Challenge 28.12.2023 11:08
Overcome your perfectionism and all-or-nothing tendencies with the garbage movement challenge! If you want to download the tracker: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Garbage-movement-tracker.pdf If you want to join Food Mindset Mastery for 12 days of coaching and support throughout: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/food-mindset-mastery/
E023: Separate Your All-Or-Nothing Pairing of Exercise And Nutrition 20.12.2023 11:11
If you're an all-or-nothing person that self sabotages their eating when they can't train... Or doesn't go to the gym if your eating is "off-plan"... Then this is for you. Join us in Food Mindset Mastery here: https://beyond-the-mirror-club.mn.co/sign_up?bundle_token=f21189d3180a011da37d926c69f0844b&plan_id=561434&utm_source=manual
E022 - Returning to the gym after some time off 13.12.2023 8:43
If you're in a new cycle of life and you're scared to get back to the gym, these top tips will help. Download my free guide so you can overcome food and body obsession today: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/freeguide/ Join us in Beyond the Mirror Club to wave goodbye to body dysmorphia and disordered eating: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/beyond-the-mirror-club/
E021 - Is it OK to track your workouts in the Intuitive Eating space? 27.11.2023 6:50
Let me know your thoughts by connecting with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jonnylandels/ Download my free book: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/freeguide/ Join us in Beyond the Mirror Club: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/beyond-the-mirror-club/
E020 - 6 weeks of fatherhood reflections 21.11.2023 13:16
6 weeks of fatherhood have flown by! Here are my takeaways... Book a virtual coffee with me: https://tidycal.com/jonny2/virtualcoffee Check out Beyond the Mirror Club: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/beyond-the-mirror-club/ Download my free book to break free from food and body obsession: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/freeguide/
E019 - Body Image, Bulimia & Boats with Tessa Peters 05.10.2023 46:37
Today I'm speaking with Tessa Peters, the founder of Been There, a charity app dedicated to helping those with body image struggles get paired with a mentor and find the support they need. I speak to Tessa about her history of eating disorders and body image, and why she felt so passionately about creating such a great charity. TW: Speak of calorie counting, weight loss, and eating disorder behavi...
E018 - Scared of Getting Fat? 08.09.2023 24:34
In this solo episode I talk about how to overcome your fear of weight gain: How to overcome internalised weight bias The messaging of weight and health The messaging of weight and desirability The idea of added weight being harmful to joint health and mobility Getting over the idea of losing it again Seasons of life and bodyweight References: https://haeshealthsheets.com/resources/ https://nutriti...
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