On this week of the podcast I spoke to the lovely David Slack!

David was a Men's Health Cover Model Finalist and supplement brand ambassador in his early 20s, and this allowed for deep exposure to the negative impacts of the fitness industry, including; toxic masculinity, obsession with the gym and body dysmorphic disorder. David speaks candidly about uplifting men's mental health by using our voices to create a space of vulnerability in which we can spread positive messages.

In his mid 20s, David's perspective on life shifted with the birth of his son, and he realised that his excessive focus on extrinsic validation was not spiritually fulfilling. He began a journey of self discovery, re-aligning with his love for the natural world in the fells, and uncovering healing practices such as cold water exposure, Wim Hof breath work, meditation, intermittent fasting and stoicism. We acknowledge the fact that life is not a journey to get somewhere in the future, but that happiness is within us in the present! We really hope you enjoy this episode!

Follow my Journey: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithtorzi/ 

Follow David: https://www.instagram.com/dj_slacky85/

Mentioned:

The Adventure Nation UK Podcast.

The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k by Sarah Knight.

Matt Haig: https://www.instagram.com/mattzhaig/

The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday.

The Wim Hof Method: https://www.wimhofmethod.com

*Disclaimer: We speak about disordered eating and body weight/image in this episode. This is to caution anyone who may find this triggering or upsetting. Remember you are not alone, and sending you tons of loving vibes. 

Websites for support:

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

https://seedeatingdisorders.org.uk

https://www.berealcampaign.co.uk

https://bodyimagemovement.com

*This episode was recorded remotely, so I apologise for any audio issues!

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