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In this episode of the podcast, Jamie and Paul are joined by a very special guest — Paul’s best pal, Sam Palmer.Sam is the definition of resilience and drive. A devoted family man, a successful sales professional, and the founder of his own personal training business, Sam opens up about his journey through life, business, and a battle with cancer that would’ve stopped most in their tracks.While undergoing treatment, Sam kept taking business calls, coaching clients, and showing up — mentally and physically. His story is inspiring, honest, and full of valuable insights for anyone looking to level up in life, fitness, or business.🔥 In this episode we cover:How Sam built his success in salesHis transition into running a PT businessThe mental grit it took to fight cancer while still showing up for his family and businessLessons in resilience, mindset, and what really mattersThis one is raw, real, and packed with motivation. You don’t want to miss it.👇 Hit play, like, and subscribe for more powerful conversations!

Catching up after some time away, we talk about how impatient we are getting as we get older and the negative associations we make with the word 'diet'.

Plenty to look forward to the coming weeks, keep your eyes peeled!

"Self Love" ft. The Chavy Hippy

In this episode, myself and co-host Paul Smith are joined by the amazing The Chavy Hippy for a real, honest chat about self love. We dive deep into the power of meditation, breathwork, and how slowing down can actually move you forward. Whether you're going through a tough time or just need a reminder to put yourself first, this one’s for you. Let’s talk healing, growth, and learning to love the person in the mirror.

Episode 6 – Master Your Mind: Pushing Limits with Luke Rock

What does it take to push yourself beyond what feels humanly possible? To conquer challenges so extreme that most wouldn’t even dare to try?

In this episode, I sit down with Luke Rock, an endurance athlete and adventurer who has redefined the meaning of grit and resilience. Joining me is my co-host, Paul Smith, author of Would You Trust a Fat PT?, as we dive deep into the mindset it takes to achieve the so-called unachievable.

Luke’s achievements are nothing short of mind-blowing:
🏊‍♂️ Switzerland Ironman – 12 hours 9 minutes
🏃 Edinburgh Marathon – 3 hours 9 minutes
⛰ Bob Graham Round (42 peaks in 22 hours)
🚴 Cycled around the world – 27 months

But here’s the secret: It’s not just about physical ability—it’s about training your mind.

We explore how the mind is a muscle that can be strengthened, how to override self-doubt, and why mental toughness is a skill anyone can develop. Luke shares his raw experiences—the pain, the breakthroughs, and the moments where quitting felt inevitable—but wasn’t an option.

If you’ve ever wanted to push past your own limits, challenge what you think is possible, and unlock the unbreakable version of yourself—this episode is for you.

🔥 Get ready to rethink what you’re capable of. Tune in now! 🎙 #MindsetMastery #PushYourLimits #NoExcuses

Episode 5 – The Weekly Whinge

This week, we’re diving into three topics that will get you thinking (or raging) – the hypocrisy of the climate summit, the harsh reality of women’s safety at night, and the softness of modern culture when it comes to real hardship.

🌍Deforestation for the Climate Summit – World leaders preach about saving the planet, yet thousands of trees are bulldozed to make room for their fancy conferences. Is it really about the environment, or just a PR stunt?

🚶‍♀️ Women’s Safety After Dark – It’s 2025, and women still don’t feel safe walking home at night. Why is this still a problem, and what can actually be done to fix it?

⚔️ Soft Culture & War – If today’s generation were conscripted, how would they cope? We look at the shift in resilience and whether modern society is too cushioned from reality.

Join the debate, share your thoughts, and let’s get into it!

🎧 Available on Spotify & YouTube – Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!#WeeklyWhinge #ClimateHypocrisy #WomensSafety #ModernCulture #HardTruths

Weekly Whinge - Birthday Hangovers & Catch-Ups with Paul Smith

In this week’s episode of Weekly Whinge, I’m back with Paul Smith after a two-week break—and trust me, there’s plenty to catch up on! Fresh off the back of my 30th birthday celebrations (which may or may not have left me feeling worse for wear), we dive into all the chaos, laughs, and questionable decisions from the past couple of weeks.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Weekly Whinge without a solid moan about the little things that have been grinding our gears lately.

Rough, unfiltered and raw weekly chat!Round up of our week:- Weekly Whinge- Jamie Turns 30... WTAF- The Bad Back Throw Down

Ben joins the conversation talking about his journey, imposter syndrome and all things peoples perception.

YES WE HAVE VISUALS.

Season 1, Episode 1.

The Workout Bench is born!

Sit back, relax and listen. Myself and Paul are talking about ourselves... what a shock!

Unfortunately the visuals had an issue, but this is after all episode one and something was supposed to go wrong hahaha