Fit For Life Podcast

In the final episode of Season 6 of the Fit for Business and Life Podcast, Martin and Dominic explore one of the most important aspects of lasting change, Method. Throughout this season, we’ve discussed Mindest, Meals, Moderation, Monitoring and Movement habits. In this episode, we bring everything together by looking at how the Methods we build for our lives must constantly evolve as circumstance...

In Season 6 Episode 5, Martin and Dominic explore one of the most important parts of lasting change, monitoring what matters. From business KPIs to personal health habits, it’s easy to measure the wrong things and accidentally reward the wrong behaviour. We share real stories, including a hospital team cheating the system and Martin unintentionally drinking 26 coffees in a day while working on an...

Season 6 continues our deep dive into change. In this episode, we explore how social life is evolving. From pub culture to coffee culture… From office environments to remote work… From shared physical experiences to digital connection… Martin and Dominic discuss: 🎙️How friendship circles have changed across generations 🎙️The shift from drinking culture to wellness culture 🎙️Working from home vs in...

Season 6 continues our series on change. In Episode 3, we focus on movement. The most visible, measurable and often most misunderstood pillar of personal performance. While nutrition and mindset can feel complex, movement is simple: action creates energy. Yet many people still struggle to build consistency. In this episode, Martin and Dominic explore: 🎙️Why movement is often easier to start than d...

Season 6 continues our 6-part series on change. In Episode 2, Martin and Dominic tackle one of the most difficult areas to transform, meals and nutrition. While most people can commit to movement or training routines, food is where consistency often breaks down. Stress, social events, work demands, emotional triggers and conflicting advice all make nutrition harder to manage long-term. In this epi...

Season 6 of the Fit For Business and Life Podcast begins with episode 1 of a 6-part series on change. In Episode 1, Martin and Dominic break down the mindset behind change and how to stay consistent when life, work, and goals evolve. Using real examples, including Martin's upcoming ultra-marathon training and preparation for Everest Base Camp in October! Key topics:🎙️ Why a clear goal prevents...

As 2025 comes to a close, we follow up on our Interactive Christmas Special episode by walking through our clear, practical planning process that helped us review the past year and build a new, realistic plan for 2026. In this New Year special, Martin and Dominic share a transparent, factual breakdown of their 2025 reflections and 2026 goals. Using the same 8 Areas Wheel Of Life framework introduc...

In this Christmas Special of the Fit Life Podcast, hosts Martin and Dominic share a practical “gift” you can implement as the podcast is playing. They share their proven version of the Wheel of Life to review your year and plan the year ahead. This is an 8-pillar system to help you reflect on your values and see where you are thriving or where it could be good to invest more effort. This is an aud...

In this season 5 finale episode of the Fit For Life Podcast, hosts Martin and Dominic wrap up the Navigating The Build Up To Holiday Season Series with a powerful discussion on Method. Discussing the strategy, structure and systems that keep you moving forward when motivation fades, when life gets busy, as Christmas approaches and the New Year comes to a close. As the festive season continues, Mar...

In this Travel Adventure Special episode of the Fit for Business and Life Podcast, host Martin Sharp is joined by Co-Host and life enthusiast Dominic to unpack his recent South East Asia (Thailand & Malaysia) adventure. 🇹🇭 🇲🇾 Exploring stories from the trip that taught lessons around mindset, method and life that came with it. Comment below for a part 2! 👇 Martin sets the scene by defining th...

In this week’s episode of the Fit Life Podcast, hosts Martin and Dominic explore why monitoring your progress, but not chasing perfection, is key to staying consistent and in control during the busy holiday season. As Christmas and the New Year approach and life gets busier, it’s easy to let tracking slip and lose sight of your goals. Martin and Dom discuss how awareness creates freedom, why progr...

In this episode of the Fit Life Podcast, hosts Martin and Dominic unpack how to enjoy December without derailing your health, performance or priorities as Christmas approaches, from navigating office parties and family visits to prioritising sleep, healthy eating and naughty vs nice habits. They share practical strategies to set boundaries, say yes (and no) with confidence and use moderation as a...

In this episode of the Fit for Business and Life Podcast, hosts Martin and Dominic discuss Movement, exploring how to keep your body moving and your energy high through the busy festive season. As Christmas approaches, schedules get packed, daylight hours are at a minimum and family demands increase, it’s easy to let movement slip. We share personal strategies to stay active so you can boost momen...

In this episode of the Fit for Life Podcast, Martin and Dominic dive into how to stay on track with your health and nutrition during the busy festive season. From Christmas parties and family gatherings to the endless stream of tempting food, they explore how to enjoy it all without derailing your goals. We discuss how to plan ahead, make mindful substitutions and prepare meals that work for both...

We are back with a brand new season of the Fit for Business and Life Podcast. Over the next 6 episodes, hosts Martin Sharp and Dominic Furness dive into navigating the holiday season this year. In this first episode, we discuss how to build a strong mindset as the countdown to Christmas begins, along with techniques to stay on track with your goals when life gets busy, temptations set in, and low...

In this inspiring episode of the Fit for Business and Life Podcast, host Martin Sharp is joined by special guest Luana Ribeira, as part of the Certain To Change series. Together, Martin and Luana explore the importance of being yourself, not who you think you should be. Plus, how true visibility starts with confidence, preparation and embracing imperfection. Luana is a bestselling author, speaker,...

In this special episode of the Certain to Change Podcast, host Martin Sharp is joined by long-time accountant and trusted advisor Mark Overend, Head of Tax and Payroll at Ascentis LLP. Today, they discuss their passion for running in both trainers and their businesses 🎙️🏃‍♂️ Over the past 16 years, Mark has been instrumental in helping Martin systemise and streamline his business, while also shar...

In this season's finale, Martin & Dominic discuss the final pillar of personal performance and how Dom uses Method to create a sustainable lifestyle. Method is the glue that holds together mindset, meals, movement, moderation and monitoring. Without it, even the best intentions fall apart. In this honest and at times humorous conversation, Dom shares how his evolving routines, strategies and l...

In the finale of our Kilimanjaro Mini-Series, Martin breaks down the Method that made the mountain manageable. We discuss training, route strategy, daily camp routines, safety checklists and what recovery looks like after the summit. Learn how a clear blueprint, steady pace and recovery strategy turn a once-in-a-lifetime climb into a repeatable process you can apply to business and life. What you’...

Part 5 of our Kilimanjaro Mini-Series is all about Monitoring, because if it can’t be measured, it can’t be managed. In this episode, Martin breaks down how tracking influenced every decision on the Machame route up Kilimanjaro, from weather calls to recovery and how smart data kept the team safe and performing well. What to expect in this episode: 🏔️ Forecast vs. reality: using mountain forecasts...

Part 4 of our Kilimanjaro Mini-Series dives into moderation, the rest, recovery and walking pace that made successfully summiting Kilimanjaro possible. Martin shares how the team managed energy on the Machame route (Machame → Shira → Barranco → Karanga → Barafu → Mweka), why they skipped a higher camp after summit night to sleep at a lower altitude for better recovery, and how simple routines (tea...

In this powerful episode of our Certain to Change series, host Martin Sharp is joined by Dr Alka Patel, a renowned longevity & lifestyle medicine doctor and founder of the Million Hour Club. With a mission to help high-performing individuals live longer and stronger, Dr Patel shares her own transformation from a traditional GP to a data-driven pioneer in preventative health. Drawing on her per...

In Part 3 of our Kilimanjaro Mini-Series, Martin Sharp explores the vital role of movement and physical preparation in conquering Africa’s highest peak. From marathon training and UK three-peak challenges to the reality of a 7-day trek up Kilimanjaro, including steep rocky ascents and scree-filled descents, this episode shows how consistent training translates into success at the summit. Discover...

In episode 2 of our Kilimanjaro Mini Series, Martin Sharp dives into the meals and nutrition that fueled his climb to the roof of Africa. From burning 3,000–4,000 calories a day on steep ascents, to staying mentally sharp with a balanced diet, to the magic of Peter, the best mountain chef in Tanzenia (yes, cucumber soup at altitude was on the menu!), this episode explores how food fuels both body...

In this first episode of our Kilimanjaro Mini Series, Martin Sharp shares the raw, real experience of climbing the world’s highest free-standing mountain in Tanzania, Africa, where mindset became the ultimate test. Even with months of preparation through marathon training, 3 peak challenges, and endurance conditioning, the brutal reality of altitude sickness and blackouts on summit night set in. M...