Diet Starts Monday Podcast

Big men in fitness are ignored. Overlooked. Written off. Jordan Stanton is changing that. At 100kg he's one of the most recognizable runners in London and he's on a mission to prove that size is never the limitation people think it is. In this episode we get into: - Why big men are the most overlooked group in health and fitness - Body dysmorphia, emotional eating and the pressure of looking "hard...

Loui Blake spent years in hospitality, an industry built on alcohol & sport before realizing he was a slave to his own impulses. So he decided to create his own fate and started building Long Lane: Britain's first fully alcohol-free luxury wellness members club. In this episode we get into the health crisis hiding in plain sight, why most people are completely unaware of their own patterns...

Ordinary Emma (Emma Fraser) built her platform de-influencing - telling people to consume less, want less, scroll less. We talk about the irony of doing that through social media itself, and what it's actually like watching other people live instead of living your own life. She did an Ironman in April, and we get into how that experience still lives with her. Then we get into something that ne...

"It's not your circumstances that affect your quality of life - it's your quality of mind." Dr. Manu Sidhu specializes in mental health, is a writer, and a coach who works across the full spectrum of the mind - from treating mental illness to helping high performers break through their final barriers. We get into discipline versus mental health, why children's minds are shape...

Over 130 episodes over 2 and a half years with a lot of lessons. In this solo episode I get into how Diet Starts Monday started, from recording in our studio in Cape Town to launching into it on my own. I talk about fear, obsession, putting yourself out there, and why people never start the thing they keep saying they are going to start. I touch on my Ultra Monte Rosa 82km coming up - my biggest p...

Ryan Cunliffe has run marathons and recently has completed the MUT 100 miler in South Africa. In this episode we get into the real debate - marathon vs ultra. Which one actually breaks you? Which one changes you more? And what does it take to make the jump from 26.2 miles to 100? We also get into Ryan's content creation journey, building an audience as a runner, and more. This episode is sponsored...

Archie Hunt is 24 years old, a trainee lawyer at one of London's top US law firms, and a Guinness World Record holder. His alarm goes off at 5:15am. He runs 23km before work. Then he goes to the office. He also has dilated cardiomyopathy - a disease that weakens the heart's pumping ability and limits its endurance. The kind of diagnosis that stops most people in their tracks. Archie ran 2:...

Sam & Luke are building Foolhardy - A sports marketing agency that focuses on delivering partnerships and content in the action and adventure sport space. In this episode we get into what this looks like behind the scenes. How the world of actions sports teaches you about risk, resilience, and backing yourself when nobody does. We dive intro the mental challenge of endurance sports, Arsenal wi...

Chad Nathan is not a professional runner. He's a photographer and content creator who decided to run a marathon in every country in the world. In this episode we get into how he went from behind the camera to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in the Africa running community, what it took to complete the UTCT 100km, and why he's now signed up for a 100 miler. We also got into Afri...

We both thought we were ready for the London Marathon. We weren't. In this episode we sit down two days after to debrief honestly, what went wrong, what the marathon teaches you that no training run can, and why finishing doesn't always feel the way you think it will. We also get into the Sub-2 hour barrier being broken on the same course, whether the marathon is getting easier and whats next for...

He races London Marathon in 3 days. This is the conversation before. George Grassly isn't a professional athlete. He works a 9-5, trains 200km weeks around it, and in 3 days he lines up at the London Marathon chasing a sub 2:15. In this episode we get into how we went from not taking running seriously at university to competing at sub-elite level, what is actually takes to run that volume alongsid...

Andre Coggins is the founder of Mafia Moves - one of London's most inclusive running communities. A coach, athlete and Lululemon ambassador operating out of Tottenham, Andre has built something that goes far beyond running. In this episode we talk about what running does for mental health, why community changes everything, the marathon tips most coaches won't tell you, and why Tottenham is place t...

Inca Padfield started running at age 9, earned a D1 Scholarship in the US, and is now stepping up to the marathon distance for the very first time at the London Marathon. In this episode we talk about what elite track training actually does to your mind and body, why going from speed to endurance is harder than it looks, and what it takes to show up at a start line for something you've never d...

David Wetherill is a 4x Paralympian, world record holder for the fastest marathon on crutches, Hyrox competitor and Ironman Athlete. In this episode we talk about what it actually takes to push past pain, why disability never meant limitation, and the mentality behind one of the most remarkable athletic careers in British sport. Whats your excuse?!Fueled by @sapgoodenergyrecorded by  @RangeofMotio...

Coffee is part of peoples daily routine, but how can we take this to the next level? In this episode we sit down with the founder of Jungle Brew - a supplement designed to support your gut, focus and performance. We break down: - What makes this product different - Gut Brain Access - Our Microbiome library - The importance of probiotics & prebiotics - How your gut impacts your energy and focus...

In this episode, Roscoe runs with Jack Colquhoun to talk about surviving cancer and how the experience completely changed his relationship with life and running. After facing one of the toughest battles, Jack turned to running as a way to rebuild mentally and physically. We cover:- Playing D1 American football in America - His diagnosis and Rrcovery- How running has become a part of his Life- His...

In this episode, elite runner Jamie Monk breaks down how marathon training should really be structured - and why most runners are getting it wrong. Keep an eye out as he takes me through a proper warm up routine during the podcast! We discuss:– The Importance of Form & Technique – Jamie gives a proper break down of a warm up– Is the Treadmill an underestimate asset?– Marathon Day Strategy – Is Pil...

Fueled by SAP GOOD ENERGY @sapgoodenergy RECORDED BY RANGEOFMOTIONMEDIA  ⁨@RangeofMotionMedia⁩  James Warnock ran his first two marathon attempts chasing a sub-3, missing both. On his third attempt, he didn’t just break 3 hours, he ran sub 2:50 marathon. In this episode, we unpack what actually changed. We talk about: • Missing your Goals and Bouncing Back • Understanding your Nutrition and Sweat...

In this episode of the DSM Podcast Marathon Series, I went for a run with Chloe Dooley - marathon runner, GB athlete, triathlete and physiotherapist. We chatted about how she first found running, the honest lows from her London Marathon experience last year, and the three key things she’s taking into this year’s race. Chloe also opens up about balancing elite sport with life as a physio, her journ...

In this episode, I sit down with former professional rugby player Ross Neal to explore what human performance really means for the everyday person. We go beyond elite sport and break down how performing under pressure shows up in daily life, in business, relationships, leadership, and personal growth. Ross shares lessons from his career in professional rugby, the mental demands of high-level sport...

This week’s episode is a special collaboration between the MindSets Podcast and the Diet Starts Monday Podcast, as Angus and Charles join me for a crossover episode using YouTube’s new collaboration feature - meaning this episode is shared across both podcasts!? We do a 20 minutes sport update followed by grind my gears, which is a great segment. And then absolute chaos ! Without a set main topic,...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we sit down with Sophie Wheldon , a leukemia survivor who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) at a young age. Sophie opens up about the moment her life changed, the realities of treatment, and the emotional highs and lows of navigating cancer. She shares how her experience shaped her outlook on life and led her to where she is today - worki...

In this test episode for an upcoming major running campaign, we interview Chris Bruchhausen to talk all things marathons. From how he structures his training to the sacrifices that come with chasing long-distance goals, Chris shares real-world insight into the mindset, discipline, and preparation required to go the distance. We break down what marathon training looks like behind the scenes, discus...

In this episode, I sit down with Tim Swiel, professional rugby player and friend of mine, to unpack his career. Tim shares honest insight into the pressures of professional rugby, coming through the ranks of South African rugby, and how he has used rugby to travel the world. As Tim transitions into working in mental performance and mindset coaching, we explore why this space matters so deeply in e...

This week on the Diets Starts Monday podcast we sit down with Leicester (UK) born, Jake Bird. An entrepreneur and part-time athlete tackling the triathlon discipline and he’s already punched his ticket to the 70.3 World Championships. In this episode, we unpack Jake’s triathlon journey, starting with an off-the-cuff entry into Luxembourg 70.3 and the mindset that’s powered his progress ever since....