When did growing up mean growing out of the things you love?

As life gets busier, it’s easy to lose touch with the things that once brought us joy. Work, responsibilities, relationships, family and the constant pressure to be productive can slowly push our hobbies and passions further down the list.

In this episode, I talk about the importance of embracing who you are and making time for the things that make you who you are.

We talk about some of the passions that have stayed with me throughout my life, from music, film and gaming to martial arts and Warhammer. And why I don’t believe becoming an adult, a parent or a healthier version of yourself means you have to leave those things behind.

Because your hobbies don’t always need to be productive.

They don’t need to make you fitter.

They don’t need to make you money.

Sometimes, it’s enough that they simply make you happy.

We also explore why health and fitness shouldn’t consume your identity, why having a life you actually enjoy is an important part of living well, and why building a healthier body should ultimately give you more life to live, not less.

Some topics covered:

-My love for music

-The importance of having hobbies and interests

-Embracing what makes you who you are

-Warhammer (NERD!!)

-Embracing the things that bring you joy in life

-Why training shouldn't be your entire identity

and more!

Thank you for coming on this journey with us.

Be safe, be happy.

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Life gets busy. Work demands more of us, the kids come first, and before we know it, our own health has slipped to the bottom of the priority list.

In this episode, I explore one of the biggest misconceptions in fitness, that getting results requires hours in the gym every week. The reality is that effective training doesn’t have to consume your life.

I discuss why the all or nothing mindset keeps so many parents stuck, how to build a training routine that works around a busy lifestyle, and why focusing on a handful of fundamental movements can deliver incredible results.

Whether you’re getting back into training, struggling to stay consistent, or simply looking for a more realistic approach to your health and fitness, this episode will help you shift your mindset from perfection to progress.

Because training should support your life, not take you away from it.

Some topics covered:

-Why the all or nothing mindset is holding you back

-Why more training doesn't automatically mean more results

-How to structure effective 30-60 minute workouts

-The big "bang for buck" movement patterns everyone should prioritise

-Why consistency will always outperform intensity

and more!

Thank you for coming on this journey with us.

Be safe, be happy.

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PART 2: In this episode Kate shares what happened after the words "brain tumour" become a part of our lives. We revisit long waits while undergoing surgery, the uncertainty of those first few days in hospital, the emotions of brining me home, and the reality of rebuilding life after everything had changed.

Recovery wasn't just physical. We talk openly about the mental challenges, the emotional toll, the moments of fear and hope, and how our relationship evolved through one of the toughest chapters of our lives.

This conversation is about more than illness. It's about resilience, love, and what it means to stand beside someone when they are facing the fight of their lives.

If you have ever supported someone through illness, or if someone has stood beside you through your own challenges, we hope this episode reminds you that healing is never a journey you take alone.

Some topics covered:

-The long wait on day of the surgery

-Feeling alone, when your support system is taken away

-The first few days

-Coming home

-Learning to live again

-Recovery: The mental and physical challenges

-How our relationship has changed

-What we know now

Thank you for coming on this journey with us.

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When someone is diagnosed with a life threatening illness, most people naturally focus on the person receiving the diagnosis.

But what about the person standing beside them?

In this deeply personal episode, I'm Joined by my wife, Kate, as she shares her perspective of my brain tumour diagnosis for the very first time. We talk openly about fear, uncertainty, hope and the emotional weight of loving someone through two brain surgeries, radiation treatment, and the unknown.

This isn't an episode about illness alone. It's about the quiet strength of caregivers, the resilience of relationships, and what it means to keep choosing each other when life changes in an instant.

Whether you have experiences serious illness yourself, supported someone you love, or simply want to hear an honest conversation about navigating adversity together, we hope this episode reminds you that no one walks these journeys alone.

Some topics covered:

-What were we like before diagnosis?

-Can you remember where you were when we found out?

-Did you ever imagine life without me?

-How did this experience change our relationship?

-What would you say to someone whose partner has just received devastating news?

-Knowing everything that’s happened…

If you could go back and hug the version of yourself sitting in that hospital waiting room…What would you tell her?

We discuss this and far more in this episode.

Thank you for joining us on this journey.

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In this first episode, I share a little insight into the journey that shaped who I am today. From discovering a passion for coaching to being diagnosed with a brain tumour, undergoing two brain surgeries, radiation treatment, and later facing two back surgeries.

These experiences changed the way I think about strength, health and what it really means to keep moving forward when life doesn't go to plan.

This isn't just a podcast about fitness. It's about resilience, perspective, growth, and becoming the kind of person who can face life's biggest challenges with courage.

If you are here to become stronger, physically, mentally or emotionally, then you are in the right place.

In this episode, we cover:

-My journey into coaching

-Becoming a coach

-A glimpse into my diagnosis

-Why I started the Training, Tumours & Trauma Podcast

-What you can expect from future episodes

Thanks for joining me on this adventure.

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