The Personal Best Podcast

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Dan Sibal, he is an ultra runner, run coach and mental health advocate. In this conversation we discuss: Why Dan left his job as an accountant to become a run coach, the problem with seeking external validation, how to make decisions for yourself, Dan's mental health struggles, his running journey from running 5km to completing ultra mara...

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Julius Cowdrey, former Made in Chelsea star turned life coach.  In this conversation we discuss: Why Julius left behind reality TV and became a life coach, how to find happiness, how to be more present, the problems with social media, how to form good relationships, why attachment styles matter, how to improve your self-esteem and no...

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Sid Batty he is a fitness content creator who's also in his final year of university. In this conversation we discuss: Sid's fitness journey so far, recovering from serious injury, how to actually make the gym part of your routine, why Sid started social media, why having good relationships is so important, dealing with poor mental health...

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Zoe Antonia she talks about all things women’s health, periods, hormones and gut health. After being diagnosed with PCOS she’s been on a journey to manage the condition, balance her hormones and honestly just become healthier and happier. In this conversation we discuss: Zoe’s own experience with PCOS, the medical treatments vs natural re...

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Jack Hallas also known as Jacksfit, he documents his fitness journey on social media as a skinny guy trying to bulk.  In this conversation we discuss: Jack’s fitness journey so far, why he left college to pursue social media at 18 years old, the struggles of being naturally skinny, how he’s built his confidence, his rapid social medi...

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Sam West, he's been on a journey to get his life back on track, after spending many years feeling unhappy and unsatisfied with life. He now helps others do the same through is social media content. In this conversation we discuss: Sam's personal journey to a happier life, why he stopped drinking alcohol and the benefits of sobriety, the c...

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Sam Williams, he is a fitness content creator and social media influencer who also manages a full time job. In this conversation we discuss: Sam's fitness journey from playing sport to training in the gym, how he built his physique as a skinny teenager and the difficulties he faced along the way, what it takes to grow a social media follo...

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast, My guest today is Georgia Grant, she's is an online coach who helps women find balance with their training and heal their relationship with food. In this conversation we discuss: Georgia's fitness journey, how she regained her health after struggling with food and body image, why so many people struggle with disordered eating, the problems with social med...

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Bradley Simmonds, he is one of the UK's best known PTs and fitness influencers. In this conversation we discuss: How Bradley built his PT business, his transition from football to fitness, where most people go wrong with health/fitness, how to grow your side hustle, how to create your own luck and why challenge is necessary for growth. Fo...

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Daniel Dargan, he is a fitness coach who shares motivational content on his social media. In this conversation we discuss: Daniel's change in lifestyle from 19 to 25, why doing hard things is important for personal growth, the balance between making sacrifices for the future and enjoying the present, why you should practice gratitude, how...

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is James Morrell, he is a content creator and actor who's also dealt with Crohn's disease and alopecia. In this conversation we discuss: Why James started posting on TikTok, the highs and lows of social media, his experience of Crohn's disease and alopecia, his fitness journey, how men can open up about their mental health and how to pick yo...

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Louis Alexander, he is a professional explorer who's embarked on incredible challenges around the world to raise funds and awareness for Dementia, after losing his Grandfather to the disease. In this conversation we discuss: Why Louis chose to become a professional explorer, the promise he made at his Grandfather's funeral, how he keeps g...

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Anna Archer, she is a fitness content creator and podcaster who shares her life with a huge online audience. In this conversation we discuss: How Anna Archer became Anna Archer Fitness, her recovery from disordered eating, her running journey and how the Anna on the run tour came about, dealing with overwhelm, setting boundaries and being...

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast My guest is Lewis Robling, former professional rugby player turned ultra distance runner and run coach. In this conversation we discuss: Lewis' transition from rugby to running, his mental health struggles, the importance of taking risks, why he founded his own ultra event, how to train for ultra distances and how to create a purposeful life Follow: @perso...

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast The podcast is officially half a year old so I thought I'd record a 6 month Q&A to answer all your questions about the podcast I talk about: why I created the podcast, what inspired me to get started, how I get 'big' guests on the show, the most surprising things I've learnt, how to deal with negative comments, what advice I'd give to my younger self,...

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Joel Davies, he is a 21 year old content creator who recently shared his bodybuilding journey online. In this conversation we discuss: Why Joel started creating content, How a surgical nightmare helped his fitness journey, the highs and lows of bodybuilding, why he's decided to do an iron man, finding happiness and why you shouldn't compa...

Welcome to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Fin Hampton, he is a run coach who has run over 100 marathons at 24 years old. In this conversation we discuss: why fin ran 100 months in 18months, the highs and lows of running consecutive marathons, why reaching fitness goals won't change your life, dealing with grief, how to enjoy the small things in life and how to find the magic within yo...

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Mo Gawdat he is an entrepreneur and writer who is on a mission to make 1 billion people happy. In this conversation we discuss: what happiness actually is, whether or not it's our default state, why we focus so much more on negative thoughts than positive ones, how to control that voice in your head and how all of this relates to dating a...

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Liam Holmes, he is a qualified nutritionist, owner of ph-nutrition, head of performance nutrition at Marchon supplements and nutritionist for Celtic FC. In this conversation we discuss: How to know how much you should be eating, what you should be eating, why food really is fuel why nutrition is more important for fat loss than exercise,...

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Celina Stephenson, she is a runner who shares her journey on social media. She reminds people that even as a slower runner you can still run long distances and have big goals.  In this conversation we discuss: How Celina finally stuck to running after hating exercise, how to let go of the pressure to run faster, how to stop comp...

Welcome back to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Joe Fazer, he is a Youtuber and fitness content creator. For years, he's documented his journey of 'getting bigger' and has now branched out into lifestyle/travel videos. In this conversation we discuss: Why Joe started making Youtube videos, how he first got into fitness, how to 'bulk up' as a skinny guy, dealing with insecurities, how t...

Welcome to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Sam Hands, he is a life coach who balances a 9-5 and shares his marathon journey on social media. In this conversation we discuss:  Why Sam started sharing life advice on social media, what to do when you feel lost in life, how to stop worrying what people think of you, why you should stop having sex with multiple people, why exercise is a gam...

Welcome to The Personal Best Podcast This is a solo episode with me- Ruby Lola. I thought I'd do a round up of my favourite lessons and advice I've learnt from  my podcast guests this year. This includes: How to get comfortable with being uncomfortable,  why you should take personal responsibility, how to make decisions for future you, getting through hard times, starting something new,...

Welcome to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Milo McCloud, he is an entrepreneur and fitness content creator who inspires others to live healthier lives. In this conversation we discuss: Milo's background in fitness, how to bounce back from a break up, how to build confidence, the difference between short-term pleasures and delayed gratification, the challenges of doing a body build...

Welcome to The Personal Best Podcast My guest today is Jack Smiley, he is a college athlete who plays ice hockey in Boston.  After a serious incident on the ice two years ago, Jack has been on a recovery journey and now shares motivational content on social media. In this conversation we discuss: Jack's rehabilitation journey, why excuses will get you nowhere, why you should take extreme acco...