Vantage Point

Mel is a TikTok creator, who has over ten million people tune into her daily videos on relationships, situationships, relatable life stories and mental health. Today she joins me for the second time, to talk all things dating, solo travelling, fitness, going on Love Island, comparing TikTok to Reels and YouTube, addressing Taylor Swift conspiracies and revealing DMs from Durex and Tinder. The Vant...

Zac is a North Wales-based muscle and joint pain specialist, osteopath, sports massage therapist and was lead tutor for Lehara, a charity which began sports massage services for trekkers in Nepal. Today we talk joint strength, barefoot running shoes, core stability and bracing myths for heavy lifting, the real dangers of being "over-fat", why people live healthier in Asian countries and...

Catrin is a British weightlifter. She won gold at the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games and claimed a national senior title the following year. She picked up gold again in the 2022 European Junior & U23 Weightlifting Championships. Today we talk all things Olympic lifting, effective core & accessory work, the consistency and sacrifices required to perform at the top level, specifics on Catrin’...

Sam McArdle is actor, writer and producer of The Manny, a dark comedy about an Irish male nanny who works for rich single mums in West London. Today we talk humble beginnings, the journey which led to The Manny Tour, dating apps, the role of masculinity in the modern day and the rise of AI forcing new and original concepts in cinema. The Vantage Point Podcast is a journey. A communication line for...

Reda Losiute is a First Contact Practitioner and MSK Specialist Physiotherapist who shares her expert knowledge on the musculoskeletal system and movement through mobility and resistance training, on her various platforms. Today we talk misinformation within the fitness industry, "bro science", common lifting injuries, recovery methods, squats vs lunges, taking accountability without see...

Marialena is a personal trainer, yoga teacher and integrative life coach in the day - and an emergency veterinary surgeon at night. Before she embarks on her nomadic journey of travel and self-discovery, we got a chance to chat about all things toxic weight-loss culture, goal-setting vs learning, getting mentally comfortable being uncomfortable and the fun side of weight training, yoga and calisth...

Marina is a certified pilates instructor, who left behind her career as an English teacher during the war in Ukraine, to eventually share her passion for fitness and wellness here in the UK. She shares daily workouts on her YouTube channel and related tips on her social media pages. Today we talk daily routines, the potential negatives of lifting weights, struggling with meditation, the benefits o...

Lee is a boxing coach, bare-knuckle promoter and host of the Bad Blood Podcast, where he sits down with former criminals and current combat sports athletes. Today we talk the recent rise of bare-knuckle boxing, the wider effect Saudi Arabia is having on pro boxing, how today’s heavyweights would fare against the 80s-90s era, how Francis Ngannou caught Tyson Fury, what will happen post UFC 300 and...

Kiran is host of the Middle Fingers Up podcast, where she uses her platform and her background in mental health to dig deeper, exploring relationships to others and to the mind. Kiran recently invited me onto her show (link below) and today I returned the favour. We talked the inception of MFU, the recent rise of podcasting platforms alongside the downfall of mainstream media, the difficulties of...

Alice is an actor, musician, artist, writer and model who is currently touring the UK with Blackeyed Theatre for their 60th anniversary production of Oh What A Lovely War. Today we find out about Alice's talents in voice-acting, how she prepares for her roles on stage, how many instruments she can play (a lot!), returning to her career post-surgery and the films and actors which have inspired...

Ste is head coach and founder of Henshall Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As a BJJ black belt under Andy Aspinall - father of UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall - he has trained the best martial artists the UK has to offer. Today we discuss the long recovery process from a TBI, why BJJ is the best form of self-defence, Tyson Fury risking his legacy vs Ngannou, McGregor vs KSI and the holistic benefits of practicin...

Tuesday is a yoga and meditation teacher who hosts workshops like Intro To Tantra and classes such as her own Self Love Yoga. A specialist in Vinyasa Flow, Tuesday guides her students in wellness, mindfulness, grounding, breath-work and fluidity. Today we talk all the spiritual and physical benefits yoga has to offer, working meditation into busy lifestyles, benefits of going barefoot, how resista...

Andy Trinder is a Transformation Coach who takes beginners to pros. He operates a successful online coaching business "The Beginner's Coach" and regularly shares health and fitness advice across his online platforms. I met Andy back in his personal training days and today we talk the pros and cons of online coaching, the infamous "money-back guarantee", how lifestyle choic...

Michael Mountford is an RYA Senior Instructor, BodyPower UK Ambassador and PhysiQ Apparel Athlete who for the past decade has dedicated his free time to old-school, bodybuilding-style hypertrophy training. Today we discuss the risk of rushing into high-intensity fitness sessions, how to spot a good personal trainer, the challenges of returning to training post-operation and why gym bros should com...

Robin created Apicem Physique after managing to overcome health issues caused by high body fat. He showcases his delicious recipes and aims to teach his followers the culinary skills he developed, which helped him on his weight loss journey. Today we uncover the things manufacturers sneak into processed food, diet shakes, the potential concerns of the "fat positivity" movement and all th...

Andrea is a London-based strength and flexibility coach, online coach and personal trainer. She teaches her clients the long-term health benefits of mastering our full ranges of motion. Today we talk ways in which our fitness goals evolve as we age, the essential practice of caring for your joints, the most effective ways of training your core and the benefits of training (and thinking) upside-dow...

Heledd is an online fitness coach and personal trainer on a mission to help women who struggle with body image issues - by teaching them how to lose weight and build muscle - and she leads by example. Today we talk the ins-and-outs of a toxic fitness industry, the effectiveness of online coaching, how to lose body fat and the red flags to avoid on your health and well-being journey. The Vantage Po...

The Movement Mentor returns to The Vantage Point Podcast. Kyezha is a personal trainer and movement specialist who combines strength training, functional bodyweight and dynamic movements inspired by MMA and real-world activities. Unfortunately we had some connection issues in today’s episode but stick around because we discuss all things myofascial release, optimal movement habits, the negative in...

Seren Gwanwyn is a Herbologist and Celtic Herblore and traditions enthusiast from North Wales. She began her rapidly-growing Instagram page Hedgerow Healing to share her knowledge of Britain and Ireland's Celtic past, the sacred healing properties of plants and trees, and old rituals which help her to connect with nature. Today we discuss otherworldly realms, spiritual awakenings and this gen...

Stephen Solademi is an entrepreneur, angel investor and SEO and digital marketing expert. CEO of SOS Creativity and SOS Sounds, Stephen has connected with the likes of Mr Eazi, Eddie Kadi and Piers Morgan. He is here today to share some financial and marketing tips and tricks he has picked up along the way. The Vantage Point Podcast is a journey. A communication line for people with unique perspec...

Eirini managed to lose over 25kg before being diagnosed with severe and incurable PCOS. She has recorded her fitness and holistic journey since her diagnosis via her Instagram page, dedicated to helping other women who suffer with the same condition. Today we talk about the struggles of living with PCOS, the importance of resistance training for women and the benefits and downsides to following st...

Amara Underwood is a Cornwall-based equine photographer who has recently completed her unique university project “The Crows of Castlerae”, which led her to a prison in Ireland to capture the rehabilitation process of inmates working with horses. She is the founder of Woozy Whale, a sustainable clothing project which repurposes old denim and the like with new artistic flair. We talk dogs, fast fash...

Coach James Gregory is a black belt master of Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Having competed in martial arts he is now a seasoned and dedicated martial arts instructor. Today he shares the secrets of the warrior mindset, the history behind Gracie BJJ and the power of teamwork and bringing others up. The Vantage Point Podcast is a journey. A communication line for people with unique perspectives; hone...

Jennifer Robertson is an illustrator from Scotland who shares her paintings and sketches on her popular Instagram page JenDoesArtNow, where she also shares short story-time videos. Jen is open to discussing her mental health journey and the obstacles she has overcome as a creative making it a career; some of which we delve into today. The Vantage Point Podcast is a journey. A communication line fo...

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