Health Oddity Podcast

We are joined for the 3rd time from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA by Brett Jones. Author of Iron Cardio, Strongfirst Elite Instructor, Functional Movement Systems Advisory Board Member & online coach with Kettlebell Transformation. We cover much ground including how to reframe failure for success. How to develop a sustainable & realistic lifelong strength practise & the concept of buffers & how th...

Pete & James catch up on recent events including Walking Solves being awarded 'Community Group of the Year' by Radio Bath & James assisting at the Strongfirst School of Strength weekend at Lilleshall. Current training programmes & goals are also discussed as Pete's 50th Birthday approaches.

As we move into Autumn & Winter there is often a natural compulsion to move less, stay inside more & to keep ourselves cosy & comfortable until the warmer weather returns. Peter & James discuss the importance of maintaining healthy habits year round ESPECIALLY through the darker months. Topics covered include sleep, Vitamin D, nutrition, mood & motivation & also natural immunity.

We are joined for the third time by Dr Nancy Allen. An NHS GP of over 25 years to discuss all things ADHD; from misconceptions & stigma to diagnosis & treatment. We cover dopamine, sleep, exercise, emotional regulation, impulsivity, motivation & long term health. A fascinating conversation about a topic that is on the rise in the media & public consciousness.

We are joined by Alex Smith (our first ever guest from Hull) a British Army & RAF veteran who has had quite a life - possibly the biggest understatement I've ever written. 1 3 years ago Alex narrowly avoided death & had a heart transplant at Royal Papworth Hospital, he recently took part in the British Transplant Games in Sheffield. This is a conversation you won't want to miss that has plenty of...

We are joined for the second time by rising star of the British Strongman scene & Worlds Strongest Man competitor Ben Glasscock. 1 5 months after our last interview we discuss Ben's breakout year, his first experience at WSM, winning events at the recent Giants Live Strongman Open, running Hampshires Strongest comp with 180 competitors & starring in the new YouTube show Giant Problems alongside Pa...

The gym has been the go to place for getting fit for decades. But with more options, better equipment available at home, changing lifestyles & the growth of A.I do we still need gyms to be healthy, strong & fit? Peter & James have a fascinating discussion with returning guest & Fitness Industry Expert of 35 years, Keith Smith to find the answer.

What if some of the health advice you've followed for decades has been completely wrong? That's the question that Peter & James tackle in this week's episode. Common phrases, sentiments & advice that we've all heard for years, but where did they come from & how much truth do they actually hold? A lively discussion that may challenge some of your long held beliefs around fitness, health & training.

Peter & James return from their summer breaks & reconvene to discuss recent episodes & news as well as some life lessons & habits that may be beneficial to bring back from holiday & implement into your everyday life.

We are joined for the 3rd time by current England's Strongest Man & recent runner up in the Strongman Classic - The Dark Horse: Paddy Haynes. We manage to squeeze in a catch up with Paddy during an incredibly busy time for him between competitions & with his own profile & online content continuing to grow at a rapid rate. Paddy discusses goals for the rest of the year, an upcoming trip to Iceland...

We are joined for the first time by Pete Cohen, Performance Coach, Author, TV Presenter & film maker who has undergone a life changing journey over the last few years since the passing of his wife Hannah after a long & courageous battle with brain tumours.  Pete documented the whole of his journey with Hannah including all of the highs & the lows of treatment, recovery & returning illness in a doc...

We are joined for the first time by 2025 UK Strongest Man - Andrew 'Flying Flynn' Flynn, a husband & father who's 'hobby' has taken him twice to the Worlds Strongest Man comp in USA & who trains & competes alongside a full time career & family commitments. Andrew also trains predominantly in a shed in his garden so he can fit training around school runs, work & household chores. Andrew is down to...

In this host catch up episode Pete & James discuss the upcoming Strongman Classic at the Royal Albert Hall, James' recent Strongman Competition in Colchester, Pete reaching new levels of strength with the Kettlebell Press & also some of the lessons he's learned from Walking 750km in just 7.5 weeks (much of it in a heatwave).

We are joined from Long Island, New York by Jason Nelson, originally from Trinidad (our first Caribbean guest) to discuss fat loss after 40 & helping people build strong energetic lives. Jay is the owner of Body Image Fitness, a personal training gym & clinical consultancy practice which has licensed medical staff in-house who can prescribe & oversee GLP-1 treatment for weight loss alongside a str...

We are joined for the second time from Buckinghamshire, England by Hannah Camden.   Hannah is the owner of Fitworks Training, KBX & the founder of Find Your Fit - a 24hr charity fitness event that she is on a mission to grow globally with a huge 2027 event already planned.   We discuss some of Hannah's recent Kettlebell Sport World Records, her passion for getting young girls interested in fitness...

We are joined for the second time by Dr Paul Bedford AKA The Retention Guru - a man who travels the globe helping gym & health club chains sign up new members (and more importantly keep them). Paul is an expert in behaviour, habits, customer experience, culture & the reality of the fitness industry behind the mirrors, polished chrome & 'Love Island / Gym Shark' physiques used in marketing. What do...

We are joined from Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada by Thomas Attig, an applied Philosopher, Professor & revolutionary voice in grief studies. We discuss something never before explored on the podcast but something that every single listener will have undoubtedly experienced before & will do again - the death of a friend or loved one & the feelings, thoughts & emotions that follow it. What is gr...

We are joined by Carl Easton, recently turned 60 & a lifelong runner. Carl has moved into the world of Hybrid Racing over the last few years & has massively increased his strength & diversified his already strong cardiovascular base. Carl now regularly competes in HYROX, Nuclear Races & Deadly Dozen (as well as travelling all over the world to do it). At 60 Carl has developed his physique & streng...

In this host catch up episode Peter & James discuss what they've taken from recent episodes including the idea of building self belief through action & finding clarity through action as well. James shares what he learned recently at a Fitness Business Summit around standards, culture & structure when developing a business & a team & how we can apply the same thinking to us as individuals.

We are joined for the first time by Strongfirst Elite instructor Ben Bradbury from Surrey UK. Christian, Coach, Student of Strength & recent lifter of the iconic & historic Dinnie Stones in Potarch, Scotland. Ben is also a BJJ Black Belt & the owner of Complete Fitness. This is a wide ranging & fascinating conversion with a humble, polite & thoughtful strength professional which may increase your...

Peter & James catch up about recent events & conversations surrounding Health Oddity including breaking news about Britain's Disabled Strongman 2026, the importance of purpose, structure & routine & common objections to sensible health advice.

We are joined for the 12th time by 'friend of the show', global strength training icon & bestselling author Dan John all the way from Utah USA. We discuss Beowulf, The Odyssey, the return of Ted Lasso & training the youth athlete. We learn how Dan is seemingly de-ageing himself as he approaches 70 & how his training focus has evolved over the years. This is a warm & insightful catch up with a man...

We are joined by Dr. Kyle Hulsebus, a Health & Human Potential Specialist, author & third-generation chiropractor based in Northern Illinois. Kyle's work redefines health as an internal state & integrates purpose, performance & well-being for longevity & impact. We discuss travel, philosophy, ball room dancing & why purpose may be the missing health metric. An interesting & inspiring conversation...

We are joined by James Crozier from J.C Performance Coaching, a competitive Strongman & Powerlifter with 25 years of coaching experience in the world of strength sports. This is an honest & wide reaching discussion around training strength for the long haul, the importance of structure, consistency & sustainability, mental health & James' coaching philosophy informed through his vast personal expe...

In this episode we discuss the subject of motivation & how much of a part it actually plays in success. Is motivation actually a myth? & if not, what is it & how does it factor? We discuss the importance of discipline, habit, routine, environment & community. Where does willpower fit in? & how you can "make healthy the default"