Reshape Reboot

This week I re-share an early episode from the podcast when named ‘The Sprout Sweater.’ Episode 11. In this episode, I revisit the reason why working on small habits and sweating those sprout-sized over time is the best way to ensure success in habit change. I am taking a few weeks out to work on the ReShape Academy and fresh episodes will return on the 27th of July. In the meantime, for the benef...

This week I re-share episode 10 of the Sprout Sweater in which I put goals in their proper place. In other words, I explain why they are not the be-all and end-all but, nevertheless a critically important part of our re-shaping our lives and health in mid-life. I am taking a few weeks out to work on the ReShape Academy and fresh episodes will return on the 27th of July. In the meantime, for the be...

In this episode, I re-share an earlier Sprout Sweater episode number 7 in which I share how to tackle that feeling of mind clutter and being unable to focus or think clearly. I am taking a few weeks out to work on the ReShape Academy and fresh episodes will return on the 27th of July. In the meantime, for the benefit of new listeners and old, I have cherry-picked some episodes that particularly co...

In this episode, I re-share episode 6 - where I encouraged you to think about why you are doing what you are doing and share a perspective on how to shift that focus to what really matters in the end. I am taking a few weeks out to work on the ReShape Academy and fresh episodes will return on the 27th July. In the meantime, for the benefit of new listeners and old, I have cherry-picked some episod...

In this episode, I revisit and replay episode 5. Today's episode introduces the concept of challenging yourself to do something you don't want to do every day and explains why. I am taking a few weeks out to work on the ReShape Academy and fresh episodes will return on the 27th of July. In the meantime, for the benefit of new listeners and old, I have cherry-picked some episodes that particularly...

It's episode60.   In this 'Friday bonus' Dave is joined by performance coach David Charlton. David works with athletes from a variety of disciplines supporting them to raise performance whilst also ensuring they raise their well-being game. David shares some insights and tools that we can all apply in our own lives, especially if we are striving to both up our 'midlife game' and our wellbeing...

It's episode59.   this episode is the final in the mini-series exploring how to re-shape our health in midlife - in a way to support our wellbeing and our life goals. Dave answers some typical questions that arise when embarking on making changes and prompts some questions about your 'why.' Why are you really working towards this goal and how can your why both benefit and potentially undermin...

It's episode58.   Another 'Friday bonus' interview, this time with author and coach Andrew Scott. Andrew is the author of Shifting Stories: How changing their stories can transform people (see www. ShiftingStories.uk ) and works with clients to help them identify and shift troublesome narratives. Dave and Andrew explore how this can be applied to shifting self-sabotage when it comes to person...

It's episode57.   In this episode Dave continues with the deep-dive mini-series on reshaping our midlife health. It's time to look at how to embed healthier habits that move us towards our health goals - Find out how to 'reconfigure' your healthy habits, rituals and routines. Links :- Episode 32 ‘Reshaping Midlife finances’ ( https://www.restlessmidlifer.com/blog/reshaping-midlife-finances )...

It's episode56.   In this 'Friday Bonus' Dave gets to interview David Sparks, aka 'MacSparky' David has moved from working for a law firm with a side business to working for himself in law, to finally closing down his law practice to focus on his Mac related businesses. If you have ever considered taking the leap from working for someone else to working for yourself, then this episode is for...

It's episode55.   Continuing the mini-series on getting back into shape, losing weight and feeling comfortable in our midlife skin, Dave shares his perspective on the power of our inner narratives - the stories we tell ourselves and how they can support or undermine our efforts to achieve our health goals. David Algeo Dave Algeo is a Weight-loss and Eating Behaviour Change Coach. His mission...

It's episode54.   The second part of the interview with Mark Telford. Mark shares some of his advice on taking the friction out of meal preparation and, shares his approach to batching the preparation work, along with some thoughts on how to cover your nutritional bases. A really valuable episode for anyone who finds that time pressure and tiredness can really undermine our best intentions wh...

It's episode53.   Continuing this mini-series, Dave explores the power of our environment - work, rest and play when it comes to leading us to mindlessly consume more. Can we use this tendency to our advantage? Dave thinks so and shares some thoughts on how to set up your life zones in ways that help reduce the cues and triggers to over-consume, and even move towards healthier habits. David A...

It's episode52.   In this 'Friday Bonus' interview, Dave is joined by fellow Crossfit Tailored Training Member, Mark Telford. Mark has a great story to share about his transition from coaching boxing and managing gyms in the fitness industry to leading teams in logistics. In this episode, Dave and Mark explore how we have to navigate a range of issues when transitioning careers. From financia...

It's episode51.   Episode 51 sees the start of a series of episodes focused on midlife health, getting our habits back on track, shedding a few pounds, and becoming more comfortable in our own midlife skin. Listen to find out more about Dave;'s three-pronged approach to getting our health back on track. David Algeo Dave Algeo is a Weight-loss and Eating Behaviour Change Coach. His mission is...

It's episode50.   In this bonus episode, Dave is joined by Writer and Writing Coach, Richard Dyter. Richard shares a little of his own mid-life story and shares his insight into the use of 'Clean Language' to help other writers produce better writing more effectively and efficiently. Through the use of clean questioning Richard helps elicit clarity, creativity and new ways of thinking. This c...

It's episode49.   In this episode completing the mini-series on 'regrouping' your mind - putting stress in its place so you can focus on more meaningful things, Dave takes to task - self-sabotage or as he calls it - 'self-cabotage' (check out the video in the show notes to understand why) - Dave shares a perspective and a tool to help you reframe your inner narrative and take back control fro...

It's episode48.   In this bonus episode Dave is once again joined by Meaningful Money podcast host and all-around great bloke Pete Matthew. Whether you have some financial arrangements in place or not, this episode is a great place to start reshaping those finances for the future. David Algeo Dave Algeo is a Weight-loss and Eating Behaviour Change Coach. His mission is to empower burned-out m...

It's episode47.   In this episode Dave develops the theme of managing ourselves back out of overwhelm and back on track by getting our perspective back. He explains the cabbage or sprout conundrum and shares a tool to use when attempting to reframe our thinking in that gap between overwhelm and getting our head back in the game David Algeo Dave Algeo is a Weight-loss and Eating Behaviour Chan...

It's episode46.   In this bonus episode Dave interviews Tara Jang, a Series Producer / Director / Edit Producer, with a host of credits including Edit Producer on the 2022 'SAS: Who Dares Wins' Series. Dave and Tara explore the freelancer mindset, how Tara came to work in the world of TV and the challenges and opportunities of being a freelancer. A great podcast for those who may be looking t...

It's episode45.   In this episode, Dave explores the concept of overwhelm and provides some principles and tools to help you manage overwhelm so that you can get back to doing what and being who you really want to be. David Algeo Dave Algeo is a Weight-loss and Eating Behaviour Change Coach. His mission is to empower burned-out midlifers to regain control of their weight, health and life - re...

It's episode44.   In this bonus episode, Dave is joined by Chuck Thuss, a former pro-Hockey Player who now specialises in working with retired and elite athletes to help them achieve more through harnessing the power of the mind in a self-compassionate and freeing way. The episode dives deep into mental health and is an important one as Chuck shares his own struggles with mental health, relat...

It's episode43.   In this episode, Dave builds on episode 41 by exploring how to identify the priority action to help you reduce the stress and strain in life in order to free your mind up further to explore your goals, wishes and hopes for your midlife. He introduces the concept of the 'Sprout with the Most Clout' and encourages you to take action and sweat that sprout. David Algeo Dave Alge...

It's episode42.   It's never too late to start. You are never too old to follow a dream or a goal. Join Dave, and Health and Fitness experts John Lee Lydon and Michael Williamson as they explore how to get started, overcome adversity and build great health and fitness levels. John Lee and Michael have years of experience supporting the health and fitness of people from all age ranges and heal...

It's episode41.   Have you ever felt like there's more to life but constantly find you have so much to do and just can't find the time to do something with that thought? You are not alone. In this episode, Dave shares how to get some mind clearance in order to allow you to more clearly think about what you do want. David Algeo Dave Algeo is a Weight-loss and Eating Behaviour Change Coach. His...