Josh Taylor is coach who’s media combines evidence based information with his love of gaming. 

Josh opens up about his personal experience and shares:

-His experience with gym anxiety and how he worked through it

-How the fitness helps with mental health struggles

-The challenges dealing with a large and engaged social media presence

-The evidence based benefits of gaming

-How set boundaries and enjoy personal joys without guilt

-Why he distanced himself from the “science based label”

-The problem with influencers who speak in absolutes 

-How to best apply research to real world experience

-Why “boring makes for good results but not for good content”

-And much more

00:51 Struggling with Gym Anxiety

01:43 Dealing with Personal Challenges

04:54 Impact of Home Stress on Gym Attendance

06:02 Finding Refuge in the Gym

09:46 Overcoming Gym Anxiety

11:18 Fitness and Mental Health

14:54 Navigating Social Media Pressures

20:12 Balancing Work and Downtime

22:05 Guilty Pleasures and Relaxation

29:01 Critique of Modern TV Shows and Movies

30:21 The Witcher: A Deep Dive

33:58 Gaming: Benefits and Misconceptions

40:48 The Science-Based Lifting Debate

54:35 The DiCaprio Method and Rep Ranges

56:43 Final Thoughts and Resources

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