When did you last check your balls?

It's Testicular Cancer Awareness Month and with that in mind, there is no better guest to have on than David Caulfield. David takes some time to share his own story and also reflect on his battle with testicular cancer and the impact it's had on his life in a positive way. Chris and David spent time chatting through other related topics such as body image, better listening, being courageous and the bag of shame that many of us carry around with us.

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In this, the first bonus episode of The Strong Men Podcast, Chris does what Chris does best - be grumpy all while providing some insight into the fitness industry, why it's a bit of a joke, and some unpopular (but very correct) opinions on "transformations" and Summer Shreds!

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Jean Itier, a Chronic Pain Therapist, joins Chris to share a little about his own story and struggle with chronic pain - namely low back & sciatic pain - and how he was able to overcome it through pain reprocessing. In this episode, Chris takes a very keen interest in the connection between the mind & body and how they influence each other while Jean brings a tremendous amount of insight and knowledge to help you understand the "gift" of pain. The conversation also touches on topics such as health anxiety, the power of beliefs, neuroplastic pain, what strength looks like, and how a Lithuanian study on whiplash may just change the way you view pain.

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In this episode, Chris connects with Calum Stronach, a Nutritionist & Disordered Eating Specialist to discuss his own story of battling and overcoming an eating disorder. Calum talks through his challenges with his own mental health, the potential origins of many of these challenges, attempting to solve his own problems, and his recovery and journey to coaching others with their nutrition, disordered eating, and mental health. Even if you don't personally struggle with your relationship with nutrition, Calum's knowledge and insight are second to none and will help you take positive steps toward building physical & mental strength. 

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So many of us men have got it wrong and our current belief of what it means to be a strong man is warped. This misunderstanding almost led to my suicide and it continues to contribute towards the high suicide rate seen in men.

That's why The Strong Men podcast is on a mission. A mission to redefine the strong man. To help men grasp true strength and work towards it… not just to keep them on this planet a little longer, but to help them thrive.

Join me, Chris Stone, for the first-ever episode of The Strong Men Podcast as I explain a little about my journey and the motivations behind this desire to redefine male strength!

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