Today's guest is Priyesh Vyas. Pri transitioned from a successful salaried job in the corporate world to launch his own business in the form of Fortitude Fit, a new fitness space based in Kent. Pri also suffered from mental health issues as a teenager , having struggled with Bulimia for a number of years, and is now an advocate and ambassador for the charity BEAT. 

In this episode, we discussed the transition from the security of a salaried job to launching a business in order to find fulfilment, how you can support those around you who may be struggling with their mental health, how body image is a big problem in the fitness space, his account of living with an eating disorder, and much more.

Guardian Article  - https://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2017/oct/11/eating-disorder-men-bulimia-anorexia-mental-health

Instagram: @FortitudeFitGym

Web:  https://fortitudefit.uk/

Todays guest is Sophie Grace Holmes, she is a fitness coach, and endurance athlete living with Cystic Fibrosis, a life threatening condition affecting the lungs and other organs in the body which makes an already tough life, that extra bit harder.

In this episode, we discuss what it is like living with CF, the various challenges Sophie has overcome , surmounting many physical feats few people are capable of, including becoming the second woman ever to climb Kilimanjaro with CF, how she paddle boarded 80 Miles from the Bahamas to Florida without being eaten by a shark, how she handled being told she would likely not live past her teens, her approach to life’s obstacles, and her next big challenge which sees her tackling 36 marathons in 36 days.

Find out more about Sophie here: 

Instagram/TikTok: @sophiegraceholmes

January is a great time to reflect on what 2023 taught us; the good, the bad, the lessons. Are you setting goals that you really believe in, or are you borrowing them from your friends?

A shorter episode on how to take some time to look at the lessons from last year, and how you can create meaningful goals to give you more of the good stuff this year , and deal with the not-so-good stuff more effectively. 

Don't forget to check out our socials too: 

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on tiktok, instagram, and youtube!

Today's guest is David Jackson, he is a master breathwork instructor, strength and conditioning coach , and former professional rugby player.

Breathing is something we all do without even thinking about it. But what if i told you that you have been breathing incorrectly for years. Breathing has a huge impact on our mental and physical performance, in relation to our attention span, ability to concentrate and focus, managing stress levels and in performance to delay lactic acid, exercised induced asthma (that wheezing sensation when you have pushed it hard), and much more.

In this episode, David talks us through the mechanisms behind breathing, how we can test our breathing efficiency, why we should be breathing through our nose, rather than our mouth, how we can mange stress using breathwork , improve our health and mental performance through breathing, and much more.

Numerous free resources can be found through the following links, where you can find out more about the work David does.

Website: https://probreathwork.passion.io/

Instagram: @jacko.david.jackson

Today's guest is Georgia Peck, the founder and owner of both Aubrey Peck & Aubrey, two companies named after her Grandfather and idol, Henry Aubrey Peck.

Aubrey Peck  provides a range of services in the luxury automotive sector such as event planning, automotive adventures, driving tours, marketing, public relations, product launches and much more. If you require anything in the luxury automotive sector, Aubrey Peck is your port of call.

Alongside this, Georgia owns Aubrey, a bespoke vehicle commissioning service which meticulously restores and upgrades classic vehicles to the buyers requests, to provide a completely bespoke, one-off vehicle to suit the customers every need. Whether it be a go-anywhere land rover for the Swiss Alps, or an SUV to cater for everyday life in the city, every detail is designed with the customer in mind.

In this episode, we discuss what it takes to plan and run a luxury driving tour, why her grandfather was such an inspiration to Georgia, why owning a pre-war car is the ultimate daily driver, what makes Aubrey unique amongst a a field of custom and aftermarket vehicle builders, what skills Georgia has found beneficial when working with ultra high net worth individuals, why everyone should read about heroic women in motorsport such as the enigmatic Dorothy Leavitt, and much more.

In the 8th instalment of "Perspectives", we are joined by Didi Ferrari, an evidence based nutrition coach specialising in Female Hormones and Behavioural Therapy. 

Didi is the former head of nutrition at Marchon Athletic,  now running her own business "Coached By Didi" having coached numerous clients to achieve their goals over the past 8 years. Women's health is not discussed enough, and making sense of what happens to your body during the Menstrual Cycle or Menopause, can leave you feeling confused and ashamed. Didi is helping to change the narrative by helping you discover the missing piece of the puzzle. Additionally, by utilising her Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we dive into the common observations she has noted during her tenure as a coach, and how we can regain control of our own thoughts to start tipping the needle in the right direction.

In this episode, we discuss why aesthetics are not an indicator of health, why your issue with food may only be the tip of the iceberg, how your upbringing can influence the beliefs created for yourself around food,  why women need more body fat than men, why women's health is so individualistic, and much more.

You can find more about the work Didi does via her instagram or on her website, where there are numerous free resources available.

Instagram: @didelsferrizle

Website: www.coachedbydidi.co.uk

Today's guest is Merlin McCormack. Merlin runs Duke Of London, a classic car dealership situated in Brentford, London. The facility is a converted industrial unit and hosts over 60 businesses, from a Pizzeria, to a Pub. Duke Of London has become a firm favourite in the classic car community,  hosting regular events and meetups, including  a Drive-In cinema complete with servers on roller skates in the summer. 

Join us as we journey through his remarkable path, from his very first car purchase at the tender age of 11, to steering the helm of a thriving automotive empire. Merlin shares the lessons he's learned along the way and the importance of delegation.  

 Discover what makes Duke of London stand out and what exciting ventures lie on the horizon for this iconic business. We delve into the plans for the future, the passion that drives their commitment to timeless automotive beauty, and the dedication to preserving automotive history.

Website: www.Dukeoflondon.co.uk

Instagram: @Duke_Of_London

Andrew Daish is a rugby player and coach having competed up to national level, representing Sweden with 37 caps to his name. Andrew has played both union and 7s and is constantly looking to push the boundaries with his training in order to optimise his performance both on and off the field. 

In this episode, we discuss common misconceptions about training and performing at an elite level; the tools and techniques employed in his training; What a maximal effort should really look like; the psychological aspect of elite performance; how to really perform a test of your fitness, and much more.

Andrews ability to test new methods to extract the most from his performance is really interesting. From nasal breathing, to covering data on a screen and working by feel, and even wearing a blackout mask.

Lots of great insight to training and performing at an elite level. 

You can find more on Andrew here:

Instagram: @andrewkalendaish

Philip Chubb from "The Mindful Mover" joins me in this episode to tackle one of the most common obstacles between the present day and a healthier, fitter, stronger you - TIME. 

Time or lack thereof is a common reason why people do not train.  . Daily life is filled with activities that drain our time leaving little room for much else, and so the sport or fitness activities are amongst the first things to go.  Trying to balance work life with home life, along with the responsibilities each of those bring with kids, pets, chores etc is no easy feat. But what if there was a way to get fitter and stronger WITHOUT needing the gym 5 days a week?

In this episode, Phil talks me through why training for multiple hours a day may not be the most effective strategy, how you can get strong with only 6 main movements and a small time investment, his time in the movement culture and much more. 

You can find more about The Mindful Mover here:

Instagram: @the_mindful_mover 

Website: https://mindfulmover.com/

YouTube: @mindfulmover

In this episode I speak with Paul Maudsley, a former watch auctioneer working for the likes of Phillips and Bonhams. During his tenure Paul has sold over 25,000 watches, some of which fetching eye-watering sums of money. 

We explore what is involved in an auction, how items are sourced, some of Pauls favourite stories during his time as an auctioneer, and much more. This is hugely insightful into the world of auctions, not one to be missed!