Not Your Average Dan Podcast

Back by popular demand, Daf and Sohaila are back on the Podcast to update us on how their business, brand and goals are progressing including a new announcement about the future of their coaching and training business. We also discuss and update everyone on mutual goals, my weight loss and new found passion for Calisthenics training and go into great discussion on the recent UFC 261, MMA and Boxing and whats next for us all.

During Lockdown 3.0 I have made leaps and bounds in my progress and development in every avenue from my Physical Fitness to my Positive state of mind and it is all about what many successful people refer to as 'MAKING THE DECISION', the decision to NOT feel sorry for yourself, NOT to procrastinate but to achieve while the cards are stacked. How did I improve my fitness so much? How did I learn and develop new skills? Listen and Learn......

How does a simple expression 'DISCIPLINE EQUALS FREEDOM' change someone's whole outlook on life?! I have adopted Jocko Willink's philosophy and I can 100% testify to it's power and effectiveness. Today, I read some passages from the book Jocko refers to as the 'Field Manual' and how a simple term can be life changing.

Good day everyone! Back with an update today, what have I been up to? How come I am banging on about Rings, Bodyweight and WOD's and not the usual Gym stuff? Lockdown 3.00 has been kind to me, it has allowed me to LEARN new skills in the form of Calisthenics and Bodyweight Training. The importance of getting STRONG with your own body never appealed to me until now...... 
Little update on what I have been reading, who I have been following and all about the 22 Smokin' AceS I keep mentioning.  

Those who follow me know I love BULLETPROOF LONDON, not only it's very unique and custom designs but the ethos and mantra's that are behind it. Joe has had a very tough 10 years building it to what is now. Joe discusses his severe health issues that almost killed him which gave him motivation to start BULLETPROOF all those years ago. He speaks his mind on what inspires his designs, the importance of being a trendsetter and gives crucial tips to anyone wanting to start their own brand. We also touch on the Gym, Mental Health, the importance of being self motivated and how to be Mentally Bulletproof.

I have known and followed multiple time UK Bodybuilding Champion for a while, he has extensive knowledge in high level Bodybuilding. Dean shares his shocking childhood that helped to mould his teenage and adult life. How he got into Martial Arts, Weight Training and eventually stepped away from competition due to the ever talked about Politics of Bodybuilding. Dean has stepped on stage alongside the likes of Flex Lewis and has legends such as Lee Priest in his circle of friends. Dean has a very positive outlook on life after such a turbulent upbringing and we get to hear first hand how he handles life and its challenges. 
You can check Dean out on Instagram @deantheprotein and his subscription based coaching and information service at www.joinourlegion.com 

To complete his trilogy of self-help books, ex-SBS operator Ant Middleton has concluded his series of books with a bang with his new Zero Negativity that focusses on how a positive mindset has helped him deal with and overcome pretty much everything in his life from losing his Dad as a boy to leaving the Para's for the Marines to nearly dying while attempting to summitting Everest to how he lives his life as a husband and father. This book should be an asset on every book shelf as Ant divulges techniques, thought processes and methods on how to confront any negative situation with a positive mindset and have it work in your favour!

What a great honour to talk with Tom Morgan, fellow 22 Smokin' Aces T1LT Athlete. Tom is serving as a Firefighter. He has done MMA, Muay Thai, Bodybuilding, Crossfit and has found his sweet spot for training at 40 years of age. Tom goes into great detail about his background dealing with Mental Health and how Fitness keeps him on the straight and narrow. He is an ANIMAL in the gym (check his Instagram @morgan_t1lt) He combines Olympic Lifts, Calisthenics, Bodyweight, Cardio, Mobility and some Bodybuilding and he gives CRUCIAL tips on how to find your way and structure your life with Exercise bring the glue that keeps it all together. Thanks Tom, I got a lot out of speaking to you. 

Lockdown 3.0 is upon us! Gyms, Leisure Facilities, MMA, BJJ, Gymnastics among thousands of other outlets are forced to close. What does that mean for us? We lose our coping mechanisms as well as our support networks to help us release negativity, frustration and shoulders to lean on. During the first Lockdown in the Spring I was able to proper and come out it a better version of me. How did I do it? Listen and you can too implement certain tips and techniques to get your life and mindset prepared.

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I had the pleasure of asking Kyle Williams' about his very detailed process of dealing with Anxiety and other Mental Health. Kyle is very open about his darker days and what he does day to day from keeping a journal, checking in with himself, being humbled in MMA and Jiu Jitsu, Support Networks and his love/hate relationship with Cold Water.
This was truly one of the most eye opening and informational interviews I have done. 
Enjoy!