The Self Made Podcast

🎙️Episode 189 of the Self Made Podcast: Diet & Exercise alone is not enough for health with Bryan Walsh is now live!  Anyone who knows Mr Paul Mort knows knows he is unfiltered, uncensored and will get to the root of what you really need to do to turn your life around.  Anyone who knows me knows I have also got no filter so you can imagine what happens when you get us both in the same room. Pa...

🎙️Episode 188 of the Self Made Podcast: Diet & Exercise alone is not enough for health with Bryan Walsh is now live!  I’ve been following the work of Dr Bryan Walsh my entire career. In fact I don’t think there is a bigger expert on functional nutrition, physiology and blood work around.  So I knew this episode would be special but I wasn’t prepared for quite how impactful it would be.  The co...

🎙️Episode 187 of the Self Made Podcast: why testosterone is declining with Mark Holman is now live!  Testosterone levels in the west are declining at an alarming rate.  With massively rising obesity levels, stressful lives, toxins and nutrient deficiencies on the rise its not surprise men are feeling worse than ever.  12 men in the US die every year to suicide with low mood being a symptom of low...

🎙️Episode 186 of the Self Made Podcast: The Menopause what a coach needs to know with Dr Carrie Jones is now live!  As coaches we can have the biggest impact on the health of our clients. People often go to visit doctors when things have already progressed and make a visit every few years. As coaches we speak to our clients more frequently and can influence how our clients eat, act, feel and behav...

🎙️Episode 185 of the Self Made Podcast: Level up your productivity! With Charlie Beestone is now live!  Charlie is a man who wears a lot of hats! 13 to be precise. Working for and running companies in nutrition, coaching and productivity.  Yet so many of us (myself included) often feel like we are drowning in admin and unsure of the best use if our time.  This is why this episode is a real treat a...

🎙️Episode 184 of the Self Made Podcast: Should you blindly trust the science! With Acos Ashioti is now live!  The term evidence based has become one of the most overused terms in the industry.  Everyone claims to be an expert in the science arguing with each other and throwing around terms like misinformation.  But is everyone really an expert? Is science really that easy to read and interpret? I...

What does it truly take to become an authority in the fitness industry? It is a complex question with manny possible answers and that is exactly what myself and this week's guest Jordan Shallow discuss in this conversation.  The industry seems to be leaning into the quick fix territory now more than ever with the race to 10k months, the tribalistic nature of reaction videos often coming befor...

In this episode we welcome Lewis Potts to the show. Lewis aims to make coaching great again by encouraging coaches to implement more true coaching and communication into their services.  Client adherence is the biggest roadblock that I hear coaches have. they have a good knowledge of training and nutrition but this is useless if the client cannot stick to the plan. This is why this is something bo...

🎙️Episode 181 of the Self Made Podcast: Is the carnivore diet healthy? With Steven Collins!  We have become so tribal in this industry it seems harder and harder to get an objective and balanced view on any topic. Maybe it is because the middle ground and nuance (sorry Pat Davidson I know you hate that word) does not get clicks and shares but I care less about that and more about empowering coache...

🎙️Episode 180 of the Self Made Podcast: Is therapy worth it? With Robb!  You never really know what life is going to throw at you. I have learned this the hard way this year when everything I thought was certain, many of the things I held dear and the person I cared about more than anything else in this world disappeared literally in an instant.  I was left trying to pick up the pieces of my life...

Summary The conversation revolves around the oversimplification of fat loss to calories in versus calories out in the fitness industry. The hosts discuss whether the industry is becoming dumber and more focused on marketing rather than health. They mention the polarizing views of Paul Saladino and the need for a nuanced understanding of health. They also explore the underlying principles of fat lo...

🎙️Episode 178 Why building friendships gets harder as we get older and how to build meaningful connections.  I'm currently going through the biggest turning point in my life! Leaving a bunch of friends in Hong Kong to start a business online in the UK.  Things were going well and them the relationship with the most important person in my life ended and it hit my like a lawn dart! I AM LONELY!...

Summary The conversation explores the concept of niche in the fitness industry and the importance of understanding and speaking to your target audience. The hosts discuss the current state of fitness niches and the lack of clarity in the industry. They emphasize the need for fitness professionals to understand who they are serving and how to effectively communicate with them. They also discuss the...

🎙️Episode 176 of the Self Made Podcast: What really drives hypertrophy with Andrew Keiller also known as the Honest Life Coach.  The biggest killer of men my age is by their own hands! This is a sentence I have always found incredibly scary that people got to the stage of feeling they would be better if they were not around but I did not ever truly understand it until recently.  2024 has been one...

🎙️Episode 175 of the Self Made Podcast: Kicking as hard as I can with Anthony Ogogo.  The Self Made Podcast was set up to chat to people with inspiring stories! From a personal perspective I love fitness and I love wrestling and this man brings all 3. It’s a pleasure to welcome Anthony Ogogo to the show in a fully HD live studio show. This man is an absolute work horse! Olympic Bronze medal boxer,...

The conversation begins with a lighthearted discussion about sunburn and weather differences between Australia and other countries. The main topic of the conversation is the prioritization of education in the coaching industry. The hosts discuss how education seems to have taken a backseat to marketing and sales skills in recent years. They explore the reasons behind this shift, including the desi...

Episode 173 of the Self Made Podcast: What is the ultimate training split with Steven Collins What do you consider the basics for a client? Are squats, lunges, carries, deadlifts “basic”? Does this depend on the lifters structure, active ranges and skillset? Perhaps it comes down to core “functional” and “foundational patterns”  This is what me and Ste discuss in this weeks episode of The Self Mad...

Episode 172 All things breath work, Mobility and health with David Jackson! Your breath is the window into our nervous system and your nervous system controls how you perceive stress, how well your body moves, your digestion  and so much more! You could make a strong argument it is where our health starts and is certainly the quickest thing we can control if we know how to. This show will teach yo...

Summary The conversation explores the topic of testosterone levels in men and the factors that contribute to their decline. It emphasizes the importance of understanding hormones and their impact on overall health and body composition. The hosts discuss the role of cortisol, inflammation, and adipose tissue in hormonal imbalances. They also address the need for coaches to have a deeper understandi...

Summary The conversation discusses the importance of training splits in program design and explores various factors to consider when determining the perfect training split. The hosts emphasize the significance of overall volume and how it should be divided between training days. They also discuss the role of preferences, experience, muscle groups to target, injuries, recovery, and training age in...

The Battle of the Womanisers: Andrew Huberman vs. James Bond In this week's episode, we're diving into two major news stories that have everyone talking. First up, Andrew Huberman's private life has hit the mainstream media. In today's modern world, should someone's private life affect your opinion of their professional work? Join me and Robb as we debate when it should an...

Summary The latest buzz in the industry is hyrox! The hybrid athletic competition for the every day athlete rather than the geared up crossfitter!  In this weeks episode of the Self Made Podcast me and Steven Collins break down how we would prepare someone for such an event as well as break down what the event is and comment on its rise in popularity. Keywords Hyrox, hybrid athletic competition, r...

Summary In this conversation, Simon Dutton and Jack Haigh discuss various topics related to coaching and client success. They share insights from their experiences at Ultimate Performance and M10, emphasizing the importance of taking responsibility as a coach and setting clear expectations with clients. They also discuss the value of meal plans and the potential pitfalls of prescribing them. Overa...

Summary The conversation explores the topic of plastic water bottles and toxicity. The hosts discuss the middle ground in discussions on toxicity and the impact of the environment on health. They emphasize the importance of taking action and doing rather than solely relying on mindfulness practices. The role of the liver in metabolism is highlighted, along with the need for critical thinking and s...

In this conversation, Simon and Steven discuss the importance of sleep and its impact on various aspects of health and well-being. They share personal experiences with sleep and how it has affected their lives. Steven talks about his journey of giving up caffeine and the positive effects it has had on his productivity and energy levels. They also discuss the different stages of sleep and the impor...