EP1: Shareefa J - 'At 17 I Was Forced To Lose 4 Stone To Be Accepted Into Drama School'

In this episode I chat with Harry Purdy, who is also a Health & Lifestyle Coach, Podcaster, plus a fellow cohort in the UNSTOPPABLE ALLIANCE program.

Some years ago Harry wasn't in the best of places.

Unfit, overweight and unhappy - he realised something had to change.

Hear his remarkable story of physical and mental betterment, and how his journey inspired him to become a coach and help others who might be in the same predicament as him.
 
We touch on topics such as - taking care of your body and brain, growing through challenge, tools to change your mindset, finding strength in difficult situations, and learning from a pretty well-known bloke called James Smith.

Find Harry, his podcast, coaching materials and much more via the links below:


Hundred Percent Podcast:

Spotify
Apple Podcasts


Instagram: https://instagram.com/harrypurdyofficial

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harry.purdy.7/

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/harry-purdy-3ba717149

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Our guest today is Arjuna Ishaya, a Bright Path Ishaya monk, meditation teacher, author and mentor who's methods I've previously been exposed to within a business & mindset mastermind I'm enrolled on.

Formerly he was an outdoor activity instructor in New Zealand until he discovered the joys of the Ishayas' Ascension meditation.

In our discussion, we talk meditation, why many people struggle with it, and how it can benefit pretty much every area of your life.

Arjuna believes you can just get by; or you can live a profound, adventurous, fun, truly alive and free life. He believes simplicity is key, and wants to help as many people as possible live their life at 200% capacity.

Find Arjuna on the following platforms:

Website: https://www.arjunaishaya.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arjunaishaya

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrArjunaIshaya/

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/arjuna-ishaya-a0831056

His books can be found below:

'200% - an Instruction Manual for Living Fully' - Amazon

'Chasing More and Finding Enough' - Amazon

Our guest today is Mark Ormrod MBE, a former Royal Marine, Invictus Games athlete, author and motivational speaker.


In 2007 whilst serving in Afghanistan, Mark triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) during a routine foot patrol. He suffered serious injuries resulting in a triple amputation, but he survived - making him the first British serviceman to ever do so.

Hear us discuss the challenges faced on the road to recovery, his battles with acceptance and self-esteem, being a hero to his kids and turning his past into his ultimate power.

The title of the episode is the title of Mark's best-selling book 'Man Down' which you can find here: MAN DOWN

Find Mark on the following social platforms:

https://www.markormrod.com/

https://www.instagram.com/markormrod

https://twitter.com/MarkOrmrod

https://www.tiktok.com/@markormrod

Our guest today is Tom Chapman, an award winning barber, author, public speaker and international educator who has made it his mission to propel the stigma of mental ill health among men into the mainstream.

Find Tom on the following platforms:

Website: https://www.thelionsbarbercollective.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomchapman_hair

First Book - 'Barber Talk, Taking Pride In Mens Mental Health'

Second Book - 'How To Listen So Men Will Talk'


Also, if you'd like to talk to someone, or you're worried about a loved one, contact:

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/

MIND UK: https://www.mind.org.uk/

Our guest today is Chris Tibbetts, World-class Master Coach and Transformation Expert dubbed 'The Emotional Eating Coach'


Chris has been on an remarkable weight loss journey of his own, having shed 110KG and kept it off – so he knows his stuff. So much so that he’s been invited to speak multiple times in the UK and abroad on the topic.

In light of his inspiring transformation, he co-founded  ‘TRANSFORM365’ – a life changing course that aims to help people overcome emotional eating for good.


Hear us discuss the challenges he faced as a high-flying Exec, how they ultimately affected his health and the actions he took that ultimately saved his life.


An episode not to miss!

Find Chris on the following social platforms:

https://emotionaleatingcoach.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/emotionaleatingcoachuk/

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/christibbetts-100kgcoach

https://twitter.com/cmtibbetts

Today's guest is a remarkable man with a very powerful story. He is a Life Coach, Mentor & Motivational Speaker in the UK and Dubai.

I can say I've had the honour of being in his company and the energy he has and the ferocity in which he attacks life is nothing short of incedible.

Darren was told he'd never walk again after a botched robbery that saw him shot in the back and left paralysed at just 28 years old.

But through sheer grit, determination and a 'never quit' mindset - he defied what the doctors (and himself at one time) thought possible.

Hear him open up about his full story - the dark times, the mental struggles, the feeling of hopelessness, but also the turning point and the remarkable comeback journey!

This is an episode you definitely do not want to miss!

Find Darren on the following social platforms:

https://www.awolmotivation.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/awol_motivation

https://twitter.com/DMotivation5

This episode's guest is Brooke Jade Millhouse - a Podcaster, Disability advocate and adaptive CrossFit athlete.

Born with one arm, Brooke knew she was different from a young age. But it was in those early years she rejected the offer of a prosthetic arm - and embraced her true self.

Nowadays, she's the host of the 'Disabled & Proud Podcast' which provides a platform for people with disabilities to talk about the challenges that they face socially, mentally, and physically - but also to celebrate the wins, positives and advances in those same areas.

Make sure you check out the 'Disabled & Proud' podcast at: https://www.instagram.com/disabledandproudpodcast

Find Brooke at: https://www.instagram.com/brookemillhouse/

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This episode's guest is Dan Sibal - a Mental Health advocate, public speak and CrossFit coach.

In October 2020, during the height of the COVID pandemic, Dan broke.

He hated his Accountancy job, was constantly anxious at the thought of his growing workload, and had no way to manage his stress levels. After months of constant anxiety and worry, he was signed off work for six months after having a panic attack at his desk. He was diagnosed with stress, low mood, depression, anxiety and panic.

Dan was lucky enough to afford therapy and get help processing his thoughts, feelings an emotions.

But thousands of other men in Dan's situation don't.

Dan is helping the BIG MOOSE CHARITY raise £1,000,000 so they can provide early intervention therapy for anyone who needs it. Even if they don't have the means, they can get the help they need. He is runing 4,368k in 2022 (84k a week, 12k every day) to represent the number of male deaths from suicide each year.

Check out his fundraising page and please make a donation - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Daniel-Sibal1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansibal/

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In this episode we speak to Taylor Crisp - Co-owner of OFF Fitness,  Lifestyle Coach, Model and Bodybuilder.

Like myself, Taylor was born with a congenital lower limb defect. But after a number of complications (starting at age 11), she had her leg amputated at 15. 

As well as having to adjust to this massive life change at such as young age, she also had to endure something even harder - bullying - which made her life a living hell.

But her story is one of resilience and empowerment.

Now a competitive bodybuilder and owner of a gym, she is now on a mission to help others overcome their limits to become better versions of themselves.

Check her out on the following platforms:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/taylor_offitness

https://www.instagram.com/bodywizegymhinckley

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In this episode we speak to Sophie Grace Holmes - a motivational speaker, Ultra endurance athlete, Fitness Coach and businesswoman.

Sophie was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at 4 months old and had an estimated life expectancy of less than 16 years.

She proved everybody wrong.

Now in her Thirties (and having accomplished some amazing physical feats) she has a very unique outlook on life and believes that everyone is capable of achieving something extraordinary and should aim to live life on their own terms.

In a few days (Oct 22nd), Sophie is taking on an Ultra Ironman in Lake Como to raise money for the Southend Cystic Fibrosis association. To support her efforts, please do so using the link below:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sgh-ultraim-lakecomo

You can find Sophie on the following platforms:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiegraceholmes

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClUG8Ws2P0xEzD6awjTBPQw

Website: http://www.sophiegraceholmes.com/


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