**Trigger Warning: Suicide is discussed in this episode

Today’s show features an interview with Baj. Baj shares his powerful transformation story with us. Baj started his journey at 14 years old. Baj has gone from weighing almost 300 pounds to becoming a leader and an inspiration to the health and fitness community. Mathew asks Baj his relationship with the word: fat. Baj shares how self-compassion has been instrumental to his transformation – you can’t be a bully to yourself and make progress. Baj openly shares the loss of his brother and how it affected him. Baj talks about his suicide attempt.

Also in this episode:

• Mathew and Chris invite Baj to play a round of: Name That Tune

Connect with Baj here

• https://www.instagram.com/largebaj/

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