With over 12 years of experience as a chef at Michelin-star restaurants just to turn his life around by building his own body and personal trainer business, Ben Jennings shares his insights on how to transform your life. We discuss the physical and mental resilience required to build a personal training business and the specific mindset shifts needed to succeed.

We dive deep into Ben’s core philosophy—'Structure Breeds Freedom'—and explore why radical honesty and taking responsibility are the ultimate 'shortcuts' to personal growth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ben Jennings: Chef and Personal Trainer

03:28 Skills of a Chef vs. Personal Trainer

06:13 Structure Breeds Freedom: The Importance of Discipline

09:12 Life in the Kitchen: Daily Routines and Responsibilities

16:57 Key Takeaways from the Kitchen Experience

21:50 Embracing Mistakes and Learning

22:23 Transitioning to Personal Training

23:54 Building a Client Base

26:49 The Role of Mentorship in Personal Training

28:58 Defining Personal Training vs. Coaching

31:07 Working with General Population Clients

31:52 Maximizing Personal Training Sessions

34:44 The Rewards of Training the Elderly

37:54 Inspiring Stories of Older Clients

40:20 Advice for Older Lifters43:35 Minimum Requirements for Health

45:59 Advice for Younger Lifters

48:37 The Caffeine Conundrum

55:52 Exploring Plant Medicine: Ayahuasca Experiences

01:03:15 Navigating Plant Medicine Safely

01:11:03 Outro - Untold Paths .mp4