In this episode, Angela welcomes special guest Jay Alderton, former British Army soldier turned champion bodybuilder, coach, and author of Hard Stuff, Easy Life. Jay shares his journey from military life to mastering mindset and discipline, inspiring millions to face challenges head-on. Together, they explore innovative health solutions, mindset principles, and how to build resilience for lasting success. If you're looking for ways to optimise your wellbeing, reduce environmental stressors, and enhance your life through actionable health strategies, this episode is for you.

MAIN TAKEAWAYS

Discipline vs. Motivation: Jay explains how discipline, rather than motivation, drives long-term success by enabling consistent action, even on tough days.

Mindful Practices: Integrating mindfulness into everyday activities can help reduce stress and enhance presence in both personal and professional life.

Overcoming Hardships: Reflecting on past challenges (the “cookie jar” technique) provides perspective and builds confidence in tackling future difficulties.

Self-Love and Health: Prioritizing your health and wellbeing allows you to show up better for others and achieve your goals with a clearer mindset.

 

TIMESTAMPS & KEY TOPICS 

00:01 – Introduction to the episode and guest, Jay Alderton.

03:49 – Jay’s background: from British Army to bodybuilding champion.

07:02 – How discipline creates freedom: Jay on the importance of consistent routines.

09:37 – The power of community and accountability in achieving fitness and health goals.

15:07 – Jay’s morning routine for optimal health: Stretching, jiu-jitsu, cold plunges.

18:07 – The benefits of breathwork and cold therapy for mental clarity and resilience.

21:00 – Red light therapy for skin health and overall wellbeing.

26:40 – The importance of loving yourself and prioritizing your health first.

30:02 – Military lessons on responsibility, self-awareness, and learning from mistakes.

32:36 – Overcoming fear and anxiety by facing challenges head-on.

35:25 – Negative visualization: Embracing gratitude by imagining life without your loved ones.

39:43 – Visualization as a powerful tool for achieving long-term goals.

41:32 – Jay’s “cookie jar” technique: Remembering past achievements to fuel current challenges.

44:14 – Building healthy habits for consistency and growth without sacrificing wellbeing.

47:25 – Where to find Jay’s book Hard Stuff, Easy Life and connect with him online.

 

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Jay Alderton is a retired British Army soldier turned champion bodybuilder and ‘personal coach who is committed to the belief that “transformation starts from the neck up”. With a staggering 1.1M TikTok followers and over half a million followers on Instagram (@jayalderton), Jay’s platforms continue to rapidly amass support and positive sentiment from a community of like-minded individuals committed to transforming their lives by confronting life’s obstacles and reaping the rewards. He has just published his first book Hard Stuff, Easy Life.

 

ABOUT THE HOST

Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.

Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. Angela’s BioSyncing®️ Blueprint is currently closed. Click here to get on the waitlist.

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