Struggling with food can feel even harder when your experience doesn’t fit neatly into any box. In this episode, one of my clients joins me to share his journey - navigating food, mental health, and that frustrating sense of not quite fitting in with the usual programs or support groups.
It’s an honest, hopeful conversation for anyone who’s ever felt like the outlier.

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How can a little knowledge be dangerous? When we know enough to have strong convictions, but not enough to know the full story - this is what can happen when we chase the "perfect" diet. In this episode Dr. Lara Zibarras and I discuss the mental and physical affects of orthorexia,  without glossing over the realities of life in 2025 and why feeling like we're on track with the ideal diet feels so damn good!

Connect with Dr Lara: https://drlarazib.com/

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How to know when it’s for health and enjoyment, vs when it’s a disorder? 
I’m stoked to welcome back Marek, a returning guest who joined us last year to talk about his journey out of an eating disorder.

Earlier this year we were chatting and he mentioned he’d gotten into distance running, post recovery - and I had questions! Because if you’ve ever experienced any kind of eating disorder, or disordered eating, sometimes it’s hard to know where you stop and the disorder begins. 

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In today's episode we're looking at dealing with and framing some of the difficult feelings and experiences that come up as we step away from binge eating, and stop looking to food as a way to numb ourselves. 

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While "diet gurus" lean on rigid rules and food lists, great strength coaches talk about stress, recovery, and adaptation. In today's episode Barbell Logic Coach, Andrew Jackson, shares real, practical advice for getting unstuck, and unpacks why rigid approaches to strength will not work for most people. Whether you train like a pro or just feel stuck, there’s something in this for you!

Barbell Logic: barbell-logic.com/strongnotstarving 

Important: the Barbell Logic forms do ask about weight and measurements, but you can choose to leave those sections blank.

Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewbarbender?igsh=MXg4dXlrN3RzYml2bA==

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Today we're joined by Dr. Alex Korb - neuroscientist, coach, and author of The Upward Spiral, an incredible book that explores how small, science-backed shifts can create momentum out of depression and help orient the brain toward resilience and joy.

We dive into what actually works to lift mood, how habits and brain chemistry interact, and why you don’t need to “fix everything” to start feeling better. 

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Dr Alex Korb Website: https://www.alexkorbphd.com/

Dr Alex Korb on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexkorbphd/?hl=en

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United States Olympian, Two time national champion Boxer, WBC international champion, Danny O’Connor is joining me here today to talk about his journey as an elite athlete experiencing an eating disorder. 

Danny O'Connor: https://www.doboxingacademy.com/

This episode contains content that may be triggering for some people. So listen with discretion. 

If you feel at risk it’s important to reach out for medical support. However if you’ve been through eating disorder recovery, and are trying to find your way back to a happy, healthy and fulfilled version of your life, coaches like myself are here to work with you on that phase of the journey. 

You're not alone. 

Marcus Kain

Eating Disorder Recovery Support:

BEAT (UK): https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

National Eating Disorders Association, NEDA, (USA): https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

Butterfly (AUS): https://butterfly.org.au/

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Social media is flooded with content about the “best” exercises - but is this not much more than clickbait? In this episode, Luke Tulloch, fitness industry veteran joins me to break down the hype, and look at why context matters more than trends. Learn how to choose exercises that fit your life!

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Luke Tollok: https://www.luketulloch.com

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Ever feel stuck in self limiting habits or emotions? In this episode, we explore Opposite Action - a powerful tool to break cycles of anxiety, guilt, shame, even fear. Therapist and Coach, Natalie Rose, joins us to unpack how acting against your instincts in key moments can transform your mindset, behaviour, and ultimately, your life.

Natalie Rose: https://wakeupandsmelltherosay.com/

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Have you heard anyone say “If you do one hard thing, you can do other hard things”? Have you ever wondered why something like food choices can feel so difficult? We’re here to unpack that and look at one of the most common missing links in resilience, stress management, and in turn - food choices.

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(Tough Workouts & Ice Baths Aren't Enough: Break Self-Sabotage)

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