Health Oddity Podcast
200 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe show that strips away the jargon and hype surrounding all things health and fitness to help you live a long, strong and energetic life.
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#150 Phil Maffetone’s Magical Mystery Tour
July 14, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBPhil Maffetone returns for episode 150 and discusses his new book - B Sharp - A musical Journey for the Brain Described as ‘Part Magical Mystery Tour, part personal empowerment guide’, B Sharp! is a book for everyone — from those who are “amusical" to professional musicians. Unique from other music-brain books, the storytelling style of B Sharp! guides readers on a personal journey to improve the brain by expanding the mind through musical choices. You probably listen to music when you...
#149: 100 mile Challenge debrief with Chris Branch.
July 07, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes - 66.8 MBWe are joined once again by Chris Branch from Forte Physical Health (please listen to episode 145 with Chris BEFORE this one) to unpack his recent 100 mile ultra event. Chris is open, honest & candid as we discuss the outcome of his 100 mile attempt on what was to be the hottest day of the year in the UK. Chris lays out his learnings & his plans for the immediate future & the next 6-12 months. If you’ve ever set a goal that you HAVEN’T reached (I’d imagine that’s ALL of us?) then this p...
#148 The Compounding Effect of ‘Average’.
June 30, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBThe hosts discuss what’s been going on with themselves & their clients as well as sharing learnings from recent guests. Gratitude, Step targets, calories & even the notion of ‘tracking’ are all discussed in this interesting debate. We don’t all agree on everything but that’s the whole point. There’s more than one way to skin a cat (no animals were harmed in the making of this podcast).
#147 Flong & Sexible with Tom Morrison
June 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBTom is a refreshing figure in health and fitness He doesn't take himself too seriously and has helped thousands of people all over the world improve their mobility He talks about his own struggles in his younger days when he didn't know any better and how he has overcome his injuries to become truly Flong & Sexible Tell us in the HO Facebook Group what your favourite Tom Morrison video is
#146 The Natural Deodorant Company with Brett Sanders
June 16, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 61.2 MBOver the last nearly 3 years we’ve talked about health & wellness from a number of angles; strength training, aerobic training, nutrition, sleep, healthy habits, walking, community, sports performance but so far we’ve never talked in any length about what you put ON your body (or more specifically - your skin). The skin absorbs. If you are in any doubt about that just think about HRT gels, nicotine patches, pain relieving rubs & even moisturiser & sun creams. Today we talk about deodorant....
#145 Training to run 100 miles with Chris Branch.
June 09, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 66.7 MBHow far could you run if you REALLY had to? Would your mind or body give up first? Is Ultra Running a physical or mental challenge? How would you eat? How would you stay awake? WHY? All questions we discuss in this fascinating episode with a man on a personal mission to discover what he’s really made of & if resilience can be trained. There will be a Part 2 after the event.
#144 3,2,1 - SLEEP!
June 02, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes - 52 MBIn this episode the 3 hosts discuss recent guests & conversations they’ve been having with their clients & members including The 3,2,1 method to help with a good nights sleep. Also we talk about gratitude, recording daily wins to put us into a positive ‘can do’ mindset, the benefits of walking & the upcoming Flexible Steel & Strongfirst courses at Unique Results.
#143 The Goldilocks Formula
May 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBIn this episode the 3 hosts discuss recent guests & conversations they’ve been having with their clients & members including The Goldilocks Formula - doing too little, doing too much or hitting the sweet spot in the middle. Also we talk about staying on track & consistent over the summer months & having a degree of control when faced with numerous bank holidays, events, parties & celebrations.
#142 The Summit Mentality (Part 2)
May 19, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 61 MBIn this weeks episode we are joined by Travis & Ted, two of the stars of ‘The Summit Mentality’ documentary that we discussed with its director & filmmaker Olly Loom in episode 133. Travis & Ted are two young men on a mission to help other people find purpose & meaning through physical challenge & endurance. They discuss their experience of the ‘Snowdon 24’ & also what they have done since & their plans for the future. A refreshing, inspiring & uplifting conversation about struggle, chal...
#141 Redefining Strong with Coach Karen Smith.
May 12, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBWe are joined all the way from Dallas, Texas by the fantastic Coach Karen Smith; Strongfirst Certified Master Instructor, Strength Coach & former gymnast. We talk about Karen’s career in fitness, her development within Strongfirst & her philosophy of ‘Redefining Strong’ & changing the way women over 40 see the role of strength training & being strong. We also learn about Karen’s recent work with adaptive athletes & the Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF). A fascinating conversation with a...
#140 Principled Physiotherapy with Dave Adkins
May 05, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBWe are joined by Dave Adkins from ‘Principle Physiotherapy’. Dave talks about the span of his Physiotherapy career, from working intensely with children at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London to varied NHS work before moving into private practise. Through this vast experience Dave has developed principles to his treatment & patient care. He believes the human body is largely robust & needs to be given the stimulus, time & environment to heal itself & talks about how issues arise wit...
#139 Beyond Human with Denis Vasilev
April 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBJoin us as we sit down with Denis Vasilev, a world-renowned kettlebell sport champion and coach. Denis shares his journey in becoming a champion and how he has continued to push the limits of what is possible in the sport. We delve into his training philosophy, his approach to competition, and the mental fortitude required to excel at the highest level. Denis also shares his insights on mindset and recovery, as well as his thoughts on what makes a champion. Whether you're a seasoned ...
#138 Flexible Steel with Jon Engum.
April 21, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBJon Engum is a Taekwondo Grandmaster, a Strongfirst Master Instructor, author, creator & Chief Instructor of the Flexible Steel System & he joins us all the way from Fargo, North Dakota USA (the place in the movie). In this fascinating discussion we learn about Jon’s Martial Arts ‘origin story’ his training background, his introduction & long standing collaboration with Pavel & the genesis & development of the Flexible Steel System & how you can train with Jon in the UK this May!
#137 How Strict do you NEED to be with yourself as you get older?
April 14, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 62.6 MBThe 3 hosts (all in their mid 40s) discuss the principles of being ‘in control’ vs ‘out of control’ & how the importance of this balance shifts when we are in our 30s & beyond. Diet, exercise & lifestyle factors seem to respond better to more control, routine & habit as we get older & those who seem to age better & remain youthful for longer manage to strike the right balance between spontaneity & a well planned life.
#136 Host Catch Up
April 07, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 68.3 MBThis week the hosts discuss persistence & slow progress. Playing the long game with regards to strength, fitness & health & touch on inevitable declining testosterone levels as we age & some practical lifestyle interventions that can be addressed BEFORE seeking medical assistance
#135 Reclaiming Yourself with Suzanne Keatley.
March 31, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBSuzanne Keatley is a women’s coach & mentor & owner/founder of Fitology Hub - a Women’s Only Training Hub in London that looks to change the way women experience ‘the gym’. Fitology Hub offers 1 to 1 & semi private training as well as a truly holistic approach to health through building a strong, inclusive & empathic community. Suzanne is also the host of the ‘Reclaiming Yourself’ podcast where she shares real life experiences with women who have had lifestyle, health & fitness breakthro...
#134 - Just The Two Of Us
March 24, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 58.6 MBPeter & Paul Minus Mary (James) talk about how long you should train a certain way and the benefits to focusing on certain movements to become stronger in all other movements
#133 The Summit Mentality with Olly Loom
March 17, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 60.6 MBWe are joined by film maker Olly Loom to discuss his first feature documentary - The Summit Mentality. The film follows three young men - Ted, Travis & Joe as they embark on a 24hr relay race up & down Mount Snowdon in Wales. In the film, each of the team explain their personal reasons for taking part & how they have been impacted by mental health issues, grief & loss & how physical challenge & resilience has helped them to overcome & grow. This is a very different conversation with a ...
#132 - Iron Cardio with Brett Jones
March 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBWe are joined by returning guest, Brett Jones - Director of Education for Strongfirst to discuss his latest book ‘Iron Cardio’. The inspiration & genesis of this book was the way that Brett re-trained himself following cancer & cancer treatment over the last 2 years. We discuss training minimalism, intuition vs structure & boredom. We zoom in & out of many topics & as always with Brett we almost finish with more questions than answers (which is not a bad thing) Brett will return!
#131 - Fit 6 & Bridging the gap between rehab & performance.
March 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBWe meet Ben Causer, Strength Coach, Sports Injury Specialist, owner of ‘Fit 6’ & fitness industry veteran of 25+ years. We discuss Ben’s evolution from fitness instructor to personal trainer to sports therapist & how his ideas & thinking have refined over the last quarter century. Ben explains his system of fundamental movements & movement planes & also how things such as thoughts & emotions impact pain, injury & recovery. A fascinating conversation that takes us down a few routes neve...
#130 Host Catch Up
February 24, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 67 MBAfter a trio of guests the 3 hosts; Peter, Paul & James reconvene to discuss recent learnings & takeaways from episodes & working with real clients day to day.
Disabled Strongman: The Strength To Overcome with Gary Clarke
February 17, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 63.5 MBGary Clarke is a disabled strongman and founder of the British Disabled Strongman which will be holding an event later this year He’s a very humble guy and is hugely passionate about raising the profile for these amazing athletes who have the strength to overcome Gary learned to weld during lockdown and makes stools, atlas stones and sandbags for his strong community This is an episode like no other Britains Disabled Strongman
Cricket Matters & Hybrid Coaching with James Breese
February 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBWe are joined (for the 3rd time) by James Breese from Strength Matters. In this episode we discuss his latest offshoot from the Strength Matters brand ‘Cricket Matters’ in which he is aiming to increase the awareness, knowledge & application of strength & conditioning in the sport of Cricket from grass roots up. We discuss the global nature of the sport, emerging markets & how the women’s game is leading the charge in broadening the games appeal to a wider audience & greater participatio...
Why weight loss surgery fails for the majority of people
February 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBWe meet Steve Bush, a man in his 50s who had been extremely overweight or obese for the majority of his life - peaking at over 30 stone (420lbs/190kgs). 3 years ago Steve had gastric surgery & in that time he has lost A LOT of weight AND maintained that loss. He has also totally changed his lifestyle - which many patients fail to do. We discuss his life before & after the surgery, how his role at work helped him to manage the change & now how he helps others considering the same interven...
End of January Review
January 27, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 65 MBPeter & James catch up & discuss recent guests & what they’ve been focusing on within their businesses, coaching & own training. Consistency, discipline & habit forming are key areas they talk about in the way they attempt to help their clients to create change that sticks - and lasts past the end of January.
The Advancing Man Project with Dave Whitley
January 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBDave Whitley is the author of Superhuman You , Motivational Speaker and Performing Strong Man and his latest project takes many of the practices he’s used to become all of these things and translates them to becoming an amazing Dad Dave shares how he decided, before his son was born, what sort of a man he had to become to be the best example he could be He shares many stories about his own upbringing that initially held him back and how he wants to break the ‘Generational Cycle’ so the s...
Dinosaur Training with Brooks Kubik
January 13, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBWe are joined by Brooks Kubik all the way from the Pacific North West of USA. Brooks is the author of over 30 books & courses on the subject of strength, health, nutrition, longevity, training & physical culture. He is uniquely both a historian & pioneer & has been involved in reviving, rethinking & reintroducing many forgotten methods of training from the past. He published ‘Dinosaur Training: Lost Secrets of Strength and Development’ in 1996 - which became an international bestseller...
The Changing Face of 'Over 50s Fitness’ with Becky Fuller.
January 06, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 66.5 MBWe meet Becky Fuller AKA @workoutwoman1 a @strongfirst certified Instructor & fitness writer for @sagauk We discuss Becky’s background in life & training & her most recent challenge as a fitness writer for Saga UK - who offer unique products & services specifically for the 'over 50s market’. We discuss the way older people have traditionally been portrayed, talked to & marketed to & how this demographic is shifting in its expectations of all aspects of life. This is a fascinating conve...
Mark Lewis - Could Being Above Average Make You Elite? (Part 2)
December 30, 2022 06:46 - 51 minutes - 58.7 MBIt was a pleasure to welcome Mark onto our podcast and he’s the first YouTuber we’ve interviewed. You may be thinking some fresh faced, Justin Bieber type figure, but no Mark is a hardened ex-coporate guy who found fitness late and decided to share his journey to become ‘Above Average’! Mark’s channel covers all things Running, Cycling, Zwifting, Swimming, Lifting, Health, Fitness, Motivation and Jokes. But we really started to delve into what it takes to get into the mind set to be fit....
The Christmas Show 2022
December 23, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 50.4 MBThe 3 hosts get together for our Christmas show. We discuss the year that’s just been. Overarching themes & standout guests & look forward to 2023 & what our focuses will be going forward.
Mark Lewis - Could Being Above Average Make You Elite?
December 16, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 60.3 MBIt was a pleasure to welcome Mark onto our podcast and he’s the first YouTuber we’ve interviewed. You may be thinking some fresh faced, Justin Bieber type figure, but no Mark is a hardened ex-coporate guy who found fitness late and decided to share his journey to become ‘Above Average’! Mark’s channel covers all things Running, Cycling, Zwifting, Swimming, Lifting, Health, Fitness, Motivation and Jokes. But we really started to delve into what it takes to get into the mind set to be fit....
Origins of the Brick House with Mike Sousa
December 09, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBWe meet Strongfirst Senior Instructor Mike Sousa joining us all the way from Modesto, California. We learn about Mike’s unique life journey & varied career path that has led him to his current position - a highly respected & sought after Strength coach who travels the world educating others & operates his training business from a bespoke (& self crafted) training haven at his home. Cats, gardening, heavy metal music & The Great British Bake-off are all discussed as well as how to get SER...
Host catch up & Breather Episode
December 02, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 54.4 MBThe 3 regular hosts take the opportunity in between busy runs of guest episodes to check in, review & discuss recent guests & what we are doing individually with our own training, lifestyle, habits & businesses.
Real. Strong. Women with Vicki Causer
November 25, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 67.6 MBWe meet Vicki Causer, the owner of Real. Strong. Women - a coaching, education & fitness company aimed at helping women through the various stages of life & the different challenges & misconceptions that may arise at each stage. The inspiration for Real.Strong.Women stemmed from Vicki’s journey of recovery along the rocky road of fitness and childbirth. She’s a mum of two wonderful kids and now heading into perimenopause territory. Vicki found it hard to get any sort of useful or effecti...
Recognising Industry Fakers with Adam Meakins
November 18, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBAdam is a Specialist Physiotherapist, Sports Scientist, and Strength & Conditioning Coach working in the NHS and private practice in the UK. You may know Adam from his hilarious and often spiky and ‘triggering’ instagram account. Adam doesn’t hold back when he sees fake gurus, useless modalities and potentially harmful practices in the fitness industry. Cue Adam’s popular ‘Silly Bullshit’ posts calling out industry norms that have no evidence. In this podcast Adam doesn’t hold back on hi...
Building Ultimate Bodyweight Strength with Meghan Callaway
November 11, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBWe meet Meghan Callaway from Vancouver, Canada. Author of the Ultimate Pull-Up Program, The Ultimate Push-Up Program & The Ultimate Pistol Squat Program. At 42, Meghan continues to improve her technique, refine her approach AND enhance her strength. Through a combination of traditional strength training, Unilateral (single side) exercises & her own innovative assistance exercises Meghan is proving herself to be a pioneer within the Calisthenics training world & has been featured in the New...
Body Pump classes to Worlds Strongest Woman with Donna Moore
November 04, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 48.3 MBWe meet Donna Moore, 3 x Worlds Strongest Woman, 3 x Arnold’s Strongwoman winner & multiple world record holder. We discuss how Donna got started in her 20s with regular fitness classes to lose weight & increase confidence before getting more involved in strength focussed training & ultimately becoming the Strongest Woman in the world! Donna talks about her training, her nutrition & recovery, the mindset & mental rehearsal to excel in competition & the evolution of Strongman & Strongwoma...
Your Physical Pension & Other Musings
October 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBThe 3 hosts catch up between a big run of guests with a breather episode to review & reflect on recent podcasts & what’s going on with us ‘training wise’ & with our clients. We discuss the concept of a ‘Physical Pension’ and the importance of investing our time and efforts wisely now to reap the benefits in the decades to come.
Always Stronger with Rebecca Rouse
October 21, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBWe meet Rebecca Rouse, founder of online training company @semperstronger competitive weightlifter, @strongfirst SFG2 & all round badass! From a young age Rebecca was travelling & competing in gymnastics, which laid a solid foundation of strength & movement. She has excelled in various modalities of strength training & is currently committed to developing her Olympic Weightlifting as far as she can. We discuss nutrition, recovery, ice baths & why you may want to take a kettlebell next ti...
The Thoughtful Coach with Mark Bennett MBE
October 14, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBMark Bennett MBE is a coach of high performance coaches, he also coaches business leaders and parents He embeds change into developing interdependents We talked about all sorts of behavioural change through coaching and why the language we use is hugely important This is one of those episodes that everyone will benefit from listening to For a 20% discount on any of Mark's products use the code HOP20 https://www.pdscoaching.com/online-coaching-excellence
How to approach strength at any age with Ryan Hurst
October 07, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBRyan Hurst is a pioneer in the internet age. With many people looking to Silicon Valley for the newest apps and shiny objects they fail to see the revolution in fitness that was taking place in Osaka. Ryan, co-founder of GMB Fitness, quietly started to work out how to communicate the complex language of movement over the digital airways. GMB has become a global provider and powerhouse of movement education. Starting from humble beginnings focusing on some key gymnastic skills to now crea...
Strength & Connection with Micheal Kurkowski
September 30, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBMichael Kurkowski is the host of the Strength Connection Podcast and has been a strength coach for over 15 years After a serious injury when he was 14 years old and major hip surgery he discovered 9 years later that he had lots of asymmetries that were holding him back in his own fitness goals Michael is a great story teller and a deep thinker, he really strives to delve deep into everything he does
Does pain mean no gain? with Glen Weinstein
September 23, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBGlen has a deep passion for training and a long history of integrating health in his own life and that of his clients. Not only a formidable athlete himself, Glen has specialised in helping those who suffer from debilitating lower back pain. Whether chronic or episodic. Glen trained under former Health Oddity Guest Stu McGill. This has provided Glen with a unique insight as to how McGill's principle can be applied to the every day client. Turning the theory in to the weekly practice an i...
Making Lifestyle Changes That Last with Dr Paul Bedford
September 16, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBPaul has been involved in the health & fitness industry for 30 years. Firstly as a Fitness Instructor, later as a tutor (training other trainers) and for the last 15+ years - after 2 Masters Degrees & a PHD - advising gyms & health clubs all over the world on how to attract and keep members. Paul brings his vast knowledge & experience to this unique conversation where we reverse engineer the advice he gives to global fitness brands to help you (the individual) to create long lasting behavi...
Holiday Reflections
September 09, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 58 MBThe 3 hosts are back together for the first time in 5 weeks & we all share experiences, learnings & resolutions from our breaks away from ‘normal’ life. Some beliefs & habits have been strengthened, some have been questioned & we have all come back reinvigorated & determined to finish 2022 strong. The need for physical & emotional space is discussed & how we can find this solace in our day to day lives & not just for a few weeks a year.
Recreation to Performance with Lauren Emery
September 02, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 62.6 MBThis week we are joined by Kettlebell Sport athlete Lauren Emery. Lauren talks about her ‘non-sporty’ background & yo yo relationship with training & gym memberships & her journey from almost nightly after work pub visits to falling in love with strength & fitness. Lauren discusses the changes in her lifestyle, routine & level of commitment & her recent competitive debut in Ireland & upcoming event in England. A highly relatable, inspiring yet uncommon story of what commitment & discip...
How Overthinking Effects Decision Making
August 26, 2022 03:42 - 45 minutes - 51.8 MBHow long have you been thinking about changing your lifestyle? Do you need to think more about it, or just do it Peter & Paul talk about their own commitment to training and how they bring that out of the people they train.
Dealing With Overwhelm in The Information Age
August 19, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 51.9 MBPaul & Peter have a frank discussion about how they deal with the amount of information and stimulus that is thrown at them every single day They talk through their own experiences of how to deal with the overwhelm of the ‘information age’
The Path to a New Identity
August 12, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 58.9 MBIn this episode we discuss the 3 levels of curiosity & commitment we have found in our own health & fitness journey’s & those of our clients. What leads to long term success & lifelong change? How do we maintain interest & consistency once the honeymoon period is over? How do we stay steadfast in our lifestyle choices when it is inconvenient & challenging to do so? Cold showers, barefoot running, intermittent fasting, kettlebells & breathwork are all discussed - as well as having a pint ...
Kidnap, Escape & Learning To Cope During Times of Immense Stress with Simon Maryan
August 05, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBPutting Simon’s story into words is extremely difficult as it has had such a powerful effect on his own life and the lives of many thousands of others Simon has recused hostages, negotiated the release of hostages as well as being a hostage himself Simon has been kidnapped three times with three very different experiences, the last one culminating in a daring escape This interview may be difficult to listen to but has a very powerful message that we can all learn from