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In 2021, Mark was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), causing his vision to rapidly deteriorate. In this episode with Joe Wicks, he shares how being registered as blind hasn’t stopped him from achieving his goals.
Mark reflects on his diagnosis and reveals why he initially found it so difficult to accept his condition and ask for help.
Plus, Joe and Mark discuss how his life has changed since losing his vision, how his guide dog Mary has hugely enhanced his life and how despite this life-altering diagnosis, Mark has managed to set up his own successful gym, The Coach House.
If you or someone you know is struggling with sight-loss, consider getting in touch with the Guide Dogs for support:
Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Vivobarefoot. You can grab yourself any pair of trainers and get 20% off with the discount code BODYCOACH20.
Follow The Body Coach:
Website • thebodycoach.com
App • subscribe.thebodycoach.com
Newsletter • thebodycoach.com/signup/
Instagram • instagram.com/thebodycoach/
X • x.com/thebodycoach/
Facebook • facebook.com/JoeWicksTheBodyCoach/
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In 2021, Mark was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), causing his vision to rapidly deteriorate. In this episode with Joe Wicks, he shares how being registered as blind hasn’t stopped him from achieving his goals.
Mark reflects on his diagnosis and reveals why he initially found it so difficult to accept his condition and ask for help.
Plus, Joe and Mark discuss how his life has changed since losing his vision, how his guide dog Mary has hugely enhanced his life and how despite this life-altering diagnosis, Mark has managed to set up his own successful gym, The Coach House.
If you or someone you know is struggling with sight-loss, consider getting in touch with the Guide Dogs for support:
Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Vivobarefoot. You can grab yourself any pair of trainers and get 20% off with the discount code BODYCOACH20.
Follow The Body Coach:
Website • thebodycoach.com
App • subscribe.thebodycoach.com
Newsletter • thebodycoach.com/signup/
Instagram • instagram.com/thebodycoach/
X • x.com/thebodycoach/
Facebook • facebook.com/JoeWicksTheBodyCoach/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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