Absolutely with Danny Thomas

With instantly available processed food all around us the hunter gather approach has long been forgotten & our bodies rarely get a break from the digestive process. In this week's challenge DT discovers the benefits of intermittent fasting & explores ideas around primal living.

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5am is a special time, all is still, no ones around. Perhaps a time for oneself before the chaos of the day. Waking up at 5 is another thing altogether. In this week's challenge DT totally underestimates the difficulty of a consistent & early wake up. He shares what he learned & explores the value in brutal honesty both from others & with oneself. 

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Swearing is an age old-past time, this week's challenge wasn't to eliminate swearing all together but be aware of when words were being used in a negative context & change the communication a little. DT shares what he discovered & explores Carl Jung's theory of shadow work, a process of embracing & integrating the darker aspects of ourselves. 

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No news is good news. With a barrage of daily impending doom thrown at us from every direction it's easy to get caught in the fear mongering headlines & waste countless hours. In this week's challenge DT attempts to not read the news & shares how tuning in less benefited his everyday. He also shares article about what he learned from 10 years experience in the architecture industry & the things he wished he knew before he dived in. 

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There's a lot to be said for a consistent practice but rolling out the yoga mat everyday in a world of distraction is easier said than done. DT shares how hew went attempting this week's 7 day yoga challenge & takes a look at the key principles from the ancient Greek & Roman philosophy of stoicism the can be applied to every day life.

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Staying optimistic can be tough, particularly when we are constantly barraged with impending doom. In this week's challenge DT attempts to be more aware of those moments when he can inject a little more optimism & breaks down some of Bruce Lee's philosophies. 

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The tranquility & vastness of nature calls upon us daily but rarely do we take enough time to be in it without distraction. In this week's challenge DT attempts to devote a small part of each day to roam the land, in a concrete urban jungle & shares a story which encapsulates both his life in Germany & Brexit in a nutshell.

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There's no tastebud party when it comes to drinking water, perhaps that's why it's so hard for some of us to drink the daily recommended amount. What seems like a relatively easy challenge this week proves far more difficult for DT than anticipated, he also shares some insights around decision making under pressure. 

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We hear it all the time how crucial the morning is to shaping the day but in reality bouncing out of bed all spritely is often easier said than done. This week's challenge to devote half an hour each morning to mental & physical clarity proves itself to be beneficial for DT who also shares the strategies that helped him quit drinking.

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The age old question to gluten or not to gluten is ever more complex when one lives in the land of bread. In this week's challenge DT attempts to go gluten free & is surprised by the results. He also discusses the concept of committing to the move, a philosophy he took from martial arts training & continues to apply in his own life. 

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