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Welcome to Episode #7 of the No Right Path Podcast.

In this week’s episode we chat to Ryan Bennett. Ryan is a 1-2-1 in-person personal trainer based in Edinburgh, who has also impressively built himself an online following and coaching service throughout Covid-19.

During the podcast Ryan gives us an insight into the period of his life where he had a really bad relationship with body image, which ultimately lead him to suffering an eating disorder, where he effectively starved himself for two years. Following overcoming this, Ryan took the decision to study Sports & Exercise Science at University. His passion for helping friends in the gym and thinking back to how he wished he’d had guidance when suffering with body image issues in his younger days, motivated Ryan to becoming a Personal Trainer upon graduating from University in 2018. 

We dive into what life is actually like as a personal trainer, get his opinion on fitness trends , find out how you can improve your relationship with fitness and make a positive change to your life, as well as discussing how Ryan was forced to adapt his business model during Covid-19.

A summary of the services Ryan provides can be seen below:

• 1-2-1 In-Person PT at Nuffield Health Edinburgh Omni Centre (Contact Ryan via his Instagram @bennett__fit or via the Nuffield Health Website). 

• Individualised Online Coaching Service: Training, Nutrition & Lifestyle guidance/prescription based on the individual’s goals & current lifestyle + 1x per week “Check-In” via video submission. (Contact Ryan via his Instagram / Linktree Online coaching application form to set up a free consultation call). 

• Generic Training Programme Purchase available, with the purpose of being “The last training programme you should have to buy”. This also provides video guidance on how to continually adapt their training programme following completion. (Via Instagram / Linktree for Generic Programme purchase).

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In this episode we chat with Grant, who unlike many of us grasped the opportunity to move to another country & work abroad. His appetite for living abroad began in the southern French city of Toulouse; Grants Erasmus experience. It was here Grant really caught the travel bug and by his own account started becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable. It was from this experience Grant took the opportunity to move to Madrid and work after graduating with a business degree at Glasgow Caledonian University. It has not been without its challenges & Grant has been through a number of different jobs before finding one where he can see himself long term. 

We get a great insight into the cultural differences between Spain & the UK, what it's like to live & work in Spain, as well as Grant giving some great advice on Spanish specific moves and general advice for engineering a remote working role globally. We hope you enjoy this episode.

Below are some topics and times from the discussion with Grant;

0-9min Introduction / Erasmus in Toulouse 

10-17min Finishing uni / Finding a job / Applying to Spain 

17-24min Moving out to Madrid / Handling rejection 

25-34min Working culture in Spain / Embracing uncertainty 

35-45min Unemployed in Spain / Keeping routes in Madrid 

45-50min Attractive companies for moving abroad 

51-60min Advice for moving out to Spain / Madrid culture 

60-70min Remote working jobs / Quick fire questions  

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Hey Guys,

In this episode we chat with Jeremy & go deep into his life growing up in Northern Scotland where he openly admits his struggle with excessive drinking and substance abuse. Jeremy always knew there was more to life and that he could get more out of life than he was getting in his early 20’s, the constant 3 day benders over the weekends and not showing up for work on Monday was really affecting him mentally and led to a very difficult time in his life. 

We chat with Jeremy who is now a very different person & probably one of the most positive people we have ever met. His outlook on life has completely changed, and he is now an aspiring life coach with his own “6 Week Challenge” (coming out soon). Jeremy explains his journey from those tough moments to where he is now and everything in between.  

Jeremy is very open & honest about the challenges he faced and gives truly great advice from first-hand experience on how people can get out of a difficult place and achieve what they want out of life. He gives real examples and techniques you can start using today that will allow you to have a more positive outlook on the way you see the world. 

We hope you get a lot from the podcast, we definitely did. 

Below are some topics and times from the discussion with Jeremy; 

0-9min: Introduction / Growing up / Experiencing Racism / Being Bullied  

9- 19min: Alcohol abuse / Community service / Negativity / Feeling stuck

19-30min: Attempted Overdose / Reflection / Turning point 

30-38min: Influences of Social Media / Finding a Coach 

38-48min: 6 Week Challenge /  Positive outlook / Reflecting on your past

49-57min: Literature to help / Advice for starting your day / Exercise & mental health 

58-68min: Mental Health advice / Self Improvement advice 

If you want to follow Jeremy his Instagram page is @__justjeremy__

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Hey Everyone, in this episode we had the pleasure of catching up with Eilidh who started her own venture designing prosthetic limbs to make them more stylish, relatable & unique for people to wear. Eilidh’s adventure started at Grays school of art in Aberdeen before being introduced to the world of prosthetics with an internship in Canada, helping injured people in 3rd world countries. Eilidh discusses life after uni, serving Pizza’s, working for Fablab & getting made redundant. After that experience Eilidh Lands a brilliant job working for travel product company Trtl where she has now been promoted to Senior Product Designer and gets the opportunity to travel across the globe. 

Eilidh has accomplished a lot at such a young age, but it really shows that achievement is never without adversity, and in Eilidh's case this takes the form of working long hours and being made redundant. Something that you can really understand in this podcast is Eilidh’s passion and enthusiasm for her craft.
 
Hope you guys enjoy it. 

Below are some topics and times from the discussion with Eilidh;

0-6min: Introduction / Options from leaving school / Uni Course 

6- 11min: Internship in Canada / Introduction to Prosthetics 

11-15min: Prosthetic project / 4th year uni project 

16-23min: Project recognition /  Working at Fablab 

23-29min: Getting made redundant / Landing a job at Trtl / Developing products 

29-40min: Traveling with work / Working in China / Getting promoted 

40-48min: Building your career / Advice for others / Eilidh’s Accolades 

If you want to follow Eilidh her instagram page is @proaestheticdesign

Below are some links to Fablabs in Scotland & London:

https://www.fablabs.io/labs/maklab 

https://www.fablabs.io/labs/glasgowsculpturestudios

https://www.fablabs.io/labs/fablablondon

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Hey everyone,
In this episode we chat with Paul who had a unique experience studying in America for 4 years. Paul made a choice to leave his accountancy course in Scotland after 1 year to pursue his dream of getting a football scholarship in the states and playing the sport he loves at a high level. We chat to Paul about the process of getting a scholarship, tuition in the states, moving out to America and what his day to day life was like as a #StudentAthlete. Paul has some great stories about life in America and highlights some of the cultural differences between the UK & US. Paul discusses some of the key reasons he would recommend taking the opportunity to study abroad and how it can have a positive impact when applying for jobs. One key takeaway from the podcast was Paul's thoughts on the importance of taking opportunities when they arise, otherwise it may be something you'll always regret. We hope you enjoy the podcast. 

Below are some topics and times from the discussion with Paul;

1- 7 min Introduction 

8-14min Attraction to America / Process of getting a scholarship

14-19min Getting offers / Tuition in the U.S

19-30min Moving out / Cultural differences 

30-42min Studying in the states / Student Athlete lifestyle 

43-47min Options for going out to America to play sport

47-49min What could the UK sport learn from U.S 

49-53min Coming back home / Different options 

54-61min Experience from America / Standing out on applications

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Hey everyone,

We had a catch up with Aidan a few weeks ago about his life since leaving school. Aidan has taken a very different route to most and had joined the police, left the police, lived in a number of cities and moved halfway across the world all before his 24th birthday. Aidan gives great  insight into one of the key drivers when making critical life decisions; his happiness. As well as noting the importance of getting out your comfort zone and challenging yourself. We finish the podcast with Aidan giving advice on travelling New Zealand , and discussing what his next moves are. We hope you enjoy the podcast. All feedback welcome. 

Below are some times and topics from the discussion with Aidan:

0-3 min Introduction 

3-10 min Getting rejection from the Police / Re-applying / Interview process 

10-19 min Police training / Day to Day in the police 

19-24 min Opportunities in the Police / Why Aidan wanted to leave

24-29 min Moving to Glasgow 

29-45 min Travelling New Zealand / Picking Kiwis / Lessons learned 

46-49 min Next Moves

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Inaugural Episode: Life Beyond Uni with Alex 

Our very first guest on the podcast was our good friend Alex. We had the pleasure of speaking to Alex about his journey after university and what was so apparent is Alex faced some strange times after graduating from RGU with a first in International Business. He is extremely open and honest about the highs and lows he has faced since graduating uni, and the difficulties with the age old question  ‘what to do next’. 

This journey led him from completing odd jobs in Aberdeen, to moving down to Bristol with no job, ending up in recruitment to make ends meet before landing a dream job at Airbus that fits in with his natural entrepreneurial mindset. 

It was great to speak to Alex and he has some fantastic stories on aspects of his life and gives a very good and real account into some of the challenges many grads face once leaving uni. 

Below are some times and topics from the discussion with Alex:

0-8min            5th year exam failure / Finishing School / Applying for uni

9-12min          Studying abroad in Marseille (Erasmus) 

13-18min        Graduating & leaving uni / What’s next / Odd jobs  

19- 23min        Moving to Bristol / Getting out his comfort zone

24-42min        Getting into Recruitment / Day to day / Working culture / KPI’s

43-58min        Recruitment pay structure / Lessons from Recruitment 

59- 64min            Joining Airbus Intelligence & Defence Graduate Scheme  

65-75min Personal branding / Networking / Future plans 

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Hi Guys!

In this episode we give you the rundown on the story behind the podcast, and what to expect in the episodes to come. 

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