Reshape Reboot

It's episode115.   In this episode I explore the topic of willpower, motivation and inspiration and ask the question - can we strengthen our willpower? I share a metaphor to help you understand how and when to best use willpower, motivation and inspiration. I also share research findings from neuroscience that show how we can develop a stronger sense of willpower and determination. In other w...

It's episode114.   The show returns with a 'review of the year, an update on my plans for the future of the podcast and some thoughts and actions for you to consider as we see out 2023 and welcome in 2024. Link to Cabbage, Slice and Sprout 'Reboot Planner': https://www.davealgeo.com/claim-your-reboot-planner Link to The Weight-Loss Reboot early-bird Membership offer: https://www.davealgeo.com...

It's episode113.   In this episode I complete the series on our relationship with food and explore emotional eating. I distinguish between eating out of boredom and as a result of emotions and share some thoughts on how to better manage our eating and our emotions with a view to managing our weight and health. I also share that this will be the last episode of the podcast for a while. The pod...

It's episode112.   This week I resume my series exploring our relationship with food and in particular the social aspect of food, eating and sharing eating (and drinking) experiences with others. I dive into the various aspects of how food and social relationships can play into a propensity to over eat and drink over time and suggest some practical ways to approach this when looking to manage...

It's episode111.   This week I am delighted to have been joined by Paul Hopper, a retired Fire Officer who has an amazing story to share. After a life threatening brain haemorrhage Paul thankfully recovered but found his whole perspective on life had changed. This set him on the trail of finding a challenge to accomplish in life. Paul shares his story of how he became one of less than 2000 pe...

It's episode110.   This week I am joined by Dr Rob Stevens, founder of the The Men’s Health Clinic and specialises in diagnosing and managing men with testosterone deficiency. This is a field that I feel is surrounded by hype and fast and loose practice, so I wanted to speak to someone trustworthy and experienced to find out the facts and how it relates to midlifers. Dr Rob did not disappoint...

It's episode109.   This week I am delighted to be joined by Simon Ward, who some of you longer term listeners will know appeared early on in the podcast when it was called 'The Sprout Sweater' (check out episode 8 ). Simon has recently qualified as a sleep coach and we explore that and the importance of deep recovery. this was a phrase that captured my attention as I am in between crossfit co...

It's episode108.   This week I am delighted to be joined by fellow Health coach Wayne Barrigan. Wayne and I know each other from our policing days and it was great to catch up with Wayne and find out how he now works with clients to help them improve their health and fitness and nutrition in a sustainable way. I also share a quick food for thought building on last week's episode on the P...

It's episode107.   This week I am continuing my exploration of the role food (and drink) plays in our lives and the complex nature of our relationship with it. I explore the physical and functional role food plays and attempt to find ways in which this could help us as we move forward in a more positive relationship with it. Let me know your thoughts or if you feel I've missed anything as thi...

It's episode106.   This week I am starting to explore how we relate to food and drink and as you the listener the question - what is your relationship with food like? Over coming weeks I intend to explore this in more depth as it is such an important factor in building sustainable approaches to health and weight management. I am also joined by Tim Lewis, founder of Stoneham Press and someone...

It's episode105.   This week I build upon my thoughts last week on finding the right balance between diet and exercise and focus in on diet and how the overarching framing of 'restriction' is problematic for many of us. In this episode I outline an alternative approach and give my thinking on this which is a work in progress and very much shaped by my own experiences and those of my clients....

It's episode104.   This week I explore some of the foundational questions that I seek to answer when working with clients and indeed in my own efforts at improving my health and losing weight. I define some key terms - 'movement,' 'activity,' 'exercise,' and 'diet.' I then explore the factors that we need to consider when thinking about where to focus our health efforts. Do I focus on the 'di...

It's episode103.   This week I share some insights into overcoming our tendency to label ourselves (not to mention others) and how this can mean we don't address the real underlying reasons why we often struggle to achieve our health and weight loss goals. Do you call yourself, 'lazy', 'greedy' 'useless'? Then this is for you. I am also delighted to be joined by Kat Paylor-Bent , an Adaptive...

It's episode102.   This week I share my 'After Eight' confession. Or as I call it 'After Eight-Gate" and some learning that came from it regarding more not necessarily being better. I am also joined by Eating Psychology Coach working in the area of "over-eating." We explore Laura's own journey with binge eating and how she came to overcome that through a combination of CBT (Cognitive Behaviou...

It's episode101.   In today's episode I share some thoughts on the power of our default habits and how they are what we always return to when the pressure of life is on. I explain why this is the case and offer a way to break from the default by confronting what is really the issue when it comes to making changes. I am also joined by Master Debonair himself, Simon Whitaker. Simon owns th...

It's episode100.   Wow, made it to 100 episodes! Who would have thought it. Well I had hoped, but hey I also thought I'd run out of things to say and people to talk to. But nope. And I'm thankful for that. So, to celebrate the 100th episode, i have asked former guests to share a sprout-sized dollop of wisdom. I want to thank all my guests including those that contributed to today's episode an...

It's episode99.   This week I share some thoughts on dealing with the 'What's wrong with me? Fallacy'. Have you ever found yourself saying 'I know what to do, so why don't I do it?' If so, you are not alone. I share some thoughts on how to deal with this kind of self-criticism. I am also joined by Stuart McGivern an experienced Project Manager with bags of life experience., including run...

It's episode98.   This week I share some thoughts on overcoming people pleasing and am joined by Owen Ryan, aka OMJ Ryan published author and crime fiction writer. Owen has a great story of burnout that led to him pursuing a dream to write. He shares some great insights into what shaped his journey and some takeaways for anyone seeking to follow their own dream. Owen has published 11 books in...

It's episode97.   This week Dave shares some thoughts on being ok with messy when it comes to pursuing your health goals. Life is unpredictable and rarely goes according to plan. Getting comfortable with messy progress is the key to sustainable change. Dave is also joined by fellow crossfitter Craig McGeough. Craig is a Pre-Sales consultant and blogger and shares his own midlife story involvi...

It's episode96.   In this week's episode I share some thoughts on getting back to basics with our sleep. I am also including the audio from my appearance on my friend Richard Tubb's 'Tubb Talk' Podcast in which Richard grills me on all things to do with health, weight, headspace, stress and focus. Richard's podcast is aimed at those working in the 'Managed Service Provider' (IT) space and he...

It's episode95.   This week I am joined by two guests, Mark Telford and Emma Williams. We discuss the recent Northern Championships Crossfit Competition in which Mark and I competed as a team and at which Emma provided some awesome support. We discuss lessons learned and more importantly the next steps in my journey to focus on getting "op De-Moob' (my efforts to lose the man boobs) done!. Em...

It's episode94.   This week I 'catch myself on' and provide some updates on where I am with 'Op De-Moob.' I explore the benefits of community and having shorter term stretch goals. I also talk about my plans for future episodes in which I intend to focus in on really getting 'Op De-Moob' done. David Algeo Dave Algeo is a Weight-loss and Eating Behaviour Change Coach. His mission is to empower...

It's episode93.   This week Dave marvels at the power of our brains but identifies why its timing can be rubbish when it comes to brining worries, ideas and things you have to do to your attention. Have you ever settled down to sleep only to find you brain chimes in with a load of stuff resulting in you being unable to switch off and hours of staring at the ceiling? Or have you woken at 4am o...

It's episode92.   This week I share my thoughts on allowing yourself to dream and follow your heart. Many of us struggle to put ourselves first and really consider what they really want from life. I remind you that 'you do not owe the world your soul.' I am also joined by coach Phil Airson. Phil specialises in developing great relationships and showing up powerfully and positively in all aspe...

It's episode91.   I share my 'Frazzles Insight' and explore how the power of deliberate distraction can help reduce the number of those lapses that can undermine our goals. I am delighted to be joined by  Greg Ketner  , founder of 'Work Happy.' Greg is based in Walla Walla, Washington in the US and uses his stand-up comedy skills to support organisations in developing a happier work...