Welcome to a new episode of The Wellness Academy Podcast with Dan Ball! Today, Dan had the real pleasure on interviewing Laurence Shahlaei! Loz is an English Strongman competitor who has competed at multiple Worlds Strongest Man events. He has been winner of Englands, Britains & Europes strongest man & has been at the top of the sports for many years. A real interesting guy to talk with, Dan had a great time speaking with Loz & we hope you all very much enjoy the episode! ### Find Loz & stay in touch via his Instagram @biglozwsm or online at www.laurenceshahlaei.co.uk ### This episode of the Wellness Academy podcast is bought to you buy a special sponsor - us! Our first, exclusive, Wellness Retreat is happening January 31st & February 1st 2020 @ Cotswold House Hotel & Spa in Chipping Campden in the Cotswolds! For more info about this fantastic event & to book your place on the limited event of 20 people head to the phone on 01386840330!

On todays episode of the Wellness Academy Podcast we have the pleasure of speaking with Sophie Medlin! After a good old fashioned referral (credit former guest Richard Enion from Enrichd Superfoods), host Dan wasn't really sure what to expect from Sophie & was wonderfully surprised at a fantastic chat! Full of actionable takeaways on nutrition, diet & health & wellness Sophie Medlin is a consultant dietitian who's business "City Dietitians" can be found in Forbes, the Daily Mail, Womens Health & across british television... We hope you enjoy this fantastic podcast with Sophie Medlin! ### To reach out to Sophie further visit her Instagram @sophiedietitian & head online to see her brand new clinic located in London, UK, at www.nimaya.co.uk! ### This episode is brought to you in partnership with Enrichd Superfoods (@enrichdsuperfoods & enrichdsuperfoods.com) who bring you a 10% discount on all their wonderful supplements & products with code "wellness academy" ### For more on Wellness Academy check out our YouTube channel by searching "Wellness Academy" or head online to yourwellnessacademy.co.uk & download your FREE "Sleep Smarter" guide!

Our guest today is Marcella Pedata! Marcella is a yoga teacher from Great Dunmow in Essex & came on the podcast to talk all things Yoga! Her experience, her passion & her knowledge made her the perfect guest for host Dan to interview - particularly after he has already attended 2 of her yoga retreats in the last year! Please enjoy this episode & all the insights into yoga :) ### Find out more from Marcella on Instagram @yogawithmarcella Online at yogawithmarcella.co.uk See her live classes on the @resultswithlucy Instagram page or follow along on YouTube at Yoga with Marcella ### This episode is bought to you in partnership with "Challenge State", find them at www.challengestate.com, & their range of outstanding CBD products. For a 20% discount use code "WellnessAcademy20" at checkout! ### Find out more from Wellness Academy online on; Instagram - @wellnessacademysocial Online - www.yourwellnessacademy.co.uk Sign up for our free newsletter & download you FREE "sleep smarter" guide!

Harriet Frew works full time for the NHS in the Adult Eating Disorder service working with clients suffering from anorexia, bulimia & a a wide range of other mental health issues. As a qualified counsellor with a specialist diploma in eating disorders & a masters in nutrition as well as a vast array of other qualifications she was the perfect guest to have on our show. This outstanding conversation is a great insight into much that she deals with. We hope you enjoy! ### If you'd like to connect further with Harriet you can find her online at rethinkyourbody.co.uk or connect with her on Instagram @the_eating_disorder_therapist ### This episode is bought to you in partnership with "Challenge State", find them at www.challengestate.com, & their range of outstanding CBD products. For a 20% discount use code "WellnessAcademy20" at checkout! ### Find out more from Wellness Academy online on; Instagram - @wellnessacademysocial Online - www.yourwellnessacademy.co.uk Sign up for our free newsletter & download you FREE "sleep smarter" guide!

Our guest today on the Wellness Academy podcast is Ryan Phillips. Ryan is a long time friend of host Dan having known one another since the tender age of 8 when they both trained martial arts together. Ryan went on to become a multiple time world & national martial arts champion, a world renowned breakdancer (appearing on british television on the show "Got To Dance with his crew Trinity Warriors). Ryan then directed that drive, determination & dedication to online marketing & business & now has several successful products & ventures which he runs with his business partner! This is a fantastic conversation covering lots of Ryans successes but also his willingness to understand his blind spots & what he does to maintain self awareness! We really hope you enjoy this episode &, as always, please like, subscribe & share anywhere & everywhere you can! ### If you'd like to connect further with Ryan you can find him online on instagram (@ryanphillipshq) & here on youtube (Ryan Phillips HQ) One of his best "local" performances (see if you can spot host Dan in the background) is here - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA6wU...) from an old "xtravaganza" show! ### This episode is bought to you in partnership with "Challenge State", find them at www.challengestate.com, & their range of outstanding CBD products. For a 20% discount use code "WellnessAcademy20" at checkout! ### Find out more from Wellness Academy online on; Instagram - @wellnessacademysocial Online - www.yourwellnessacademy.co.uk Sign up for our free newsletter & download you FREE "sleep smarter" guide!

Stuart Sandeman & BreathPod have a wonderful list of clients & customers ranging from Google to Nike &JP Morgan to the likes of YouTube, Adidas & Calvin Klein! Their transformational workshops have been featured in GQ, Women's Health, The Guardian & much more! Founder Stuart sat down with Dan to discuss the journey that got him there & all the unthought of benefits of really connecting with your breath! An outstanding episode full of insight & thought provoking knowledge & conversation we really hope you all enjoy! Connect with Stuart on Instagram at @breathpod & online at breathed.me ### This episode of the Wellness Academy Podcast is brought to you in association with Challenge State @ challengestate.com & their CBD products. As a thank you to WA Podcast listeners we have partnered with Challenge State to bring you 20% off all their products - just use code "wellnessacademy20" at checkout! ### Connect with Wellness Academy on - Instagram - @wellnessacademysocial Online - www.yourwellnessacademy.co.uk

Todays episode of the Wellness Academy Podcast is with Max Lowery! Max is a Personal Trainer, Author of "The 2 Meal Day" & UK Mountain Leader. Max believes that the modern environment is taking us out of sync with our natural rhythms which is affecting our physical and mental health. He teaches his clients how to incorporate methods that reset your body to its natural state, like sleep, movement, intermittent fasting, breathing and cold-water therapy.   He is passionate about improving physical and mental health by exploring the great outdoors. He specialises in using his sporting background to help people condition their bodies to move freely without pain, restriction or fear, enabling people to take on any outdoor adventure! You can find more about Max online on instagram @max.lowery & online both at 2mealday.com & connectretreats.co.uk ### This episode of the Wellness Academy Podcast is brought to you in association with Challenge State @ challengestate.com & their CBD products. As a thank you to WA Podcast listeners we have partnered with Challenge State to bring you 20% off all their products - just use code "wellnessacademy20" at checkout! ### Connect with Wellness Academy on - Instagram - @wellnessacademysocial Online - www.yourwellnessacademy.co.uk

Rich Enion is an entrepreneur, a speaker, an author &, I'd have to say, an adventurer! He is also a "tea drinker" - a tea drinker in much more than a stereotypical englishman could ever be! In this interview Rich & I touched on lots of different periods of his very interesting life &, amongst a tea ceremony & much more, gained some great insights into his thoughts on balance & its importance in all areas of life! I really hope you enjoy! **as a quick aside, we tested a slightly different format for our interview with Rich so there may be a slightly different feel to the overall interview - if you have any thoughts then please let us know in the comments below!** ### This episode of the Wellness Academy Podcast is brought to you in association with Challenge State @ challengestate.com & their CBD products. As a thank you to WA Podcast listeners we have partnered with Challenge State to bring you 20% off all their products - just use code "wellnessacademy20" at checkout! ### Connect with Wellness Academy on - Instagram - @wellnessacademysocial Online - www.yourwellnessacademy.co.uk

Our guest on the podcast today is Kelly Baker. Kelly is a full-time crossfit athlete & box owner who manage a business, being a mum & full time competitive training. She took the time out today to share with us her tips, her tactics & her routines for remaining at peak performance whilst juggling all 3. a great guest & a great person, we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording! For more info on Kelly you can find her on instagram @kelbaker5 & on her gym handle @crossfitbarnsley! For more on wellness academy, including your free "sleep smarter guide" head to yourwellnessacademy.co.uk

This episode of the Wellness Academy Podcast is a goodie! Todays guest is a legend in the personal development industry having been in the industry, & beyond, for over 25 years. Peter Sage is a qualified trainer for Robbins Research International, a certified master practitioner of NLP, an advisor to national governments, a public speaker who has shared the stage with Sir Richard Branson, Kofi Anan, former President Bill Clinton & more. He has written multiple books, appeared on multiple podcasts, taken seminars across the globe & his Ted Talk videos have views in the millions on YouTube. Wellness Academy is privileged to have the chance to bring you Peter Sage in this outstanding interview with host Dan Ball. This intro could go on & on so without further ado - we give you; Peter Sage. We're super excited for you all to hear this one so enjoy & if you're new check us out everywhere including @wellnessacademysocial on Instagram, www.yourwellnessacademy.co.uk online & here on soundcloud!