Healthy Ambition Podcast

Ep. 54. Dr. Marc Bubbs - How to Optimise Health in Your 40s - A Discussion on Training, Mindset & Rest

In this episode, Dr. Marc Bubbs returns to the Healthy Ambition podcast to discuss how best to navigate your 40s from a health & fitness perspective. We cover the typical trends we all face with our health through our 20s, 30s & 40s making sure that we're set up well for our 40s. We also discuss how a workout program in your 40s must meet you where you are if it's going to be maintainable. We also touch on how to manage low testosterone levels and how to determine when to push and when to re...

Ep. 53. Dan Fogler - On Role Preparation, Weight Loss, Fasting and Affirmations For Success

On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by the multi-talented Actor & Writer and star of The Fantastic Beasts Film Franchise & The Walking Dead Dan Fogler, this is a special episode as it was actually recorded over an informal zoom workout. We Discuss Dan's health practices, weight loss achievements and affirmations for success. 

Why You Should Never Say You Are Unmotivated To Exercise

I often hear the statement "I am not a very motivated person" In this episode, I delve into why that can be a very limiting statement, and what you can do to bolster exercise and momentum in any area of your life by utilising calculations you're brain is already running...

How To Survive The Festive Period - A Comprehensive Guide

This podcast is the audio recording from my latest Q&A where I outline various ways to navigate the festive period, from the zoomed-out and philosophical all the way to a tactical set of tips to use for Xmas day itself. This guide will help you get to January 1st without having to lose ground on your goals, nor miss out on the festivities. 

Ep. 52 - The Importance of Personalised Health + Optimising for Wellness with Dr Olivia Lesslar

On this episode of the podcast I invite friend and colleague Dr Olivia Lessalr onto the show to discuss personalised health and medicine and some of the steps you can take to improve your energy levels and performance. We explore the fascinating topic of what signals your behaviours are sending to your sympathetic nervous system and what that means for how you feel. 

October Q&A - Discussing Mindset, Water Intake, Meditation, Morning Routines

This is the audio rip from my monthly Youtube Q&A. This was my first time doing the stream live and I really enjoyed it! Please subscribe to my youtube channel www.youtube.com/scottlaidler to be notified for the next one!  Questions answered were:  Addressing the following topics: * Weightlifting basics * How to start exercise after a long lay off * Tips on increasing water intake * How to start meditating * Starting fitness at 20 years old * How to turn your life around with exercise ...

MiniSode #1 - How To Make Exercise A Daily Habit

In this short 'minisode' I show you how to make exercise (or any new habit) a daily practice. 

Ep. 51 - Lessons From Lockdown (Solo Episode) - Reflections On The Last 18 Months

Ep. 51 - Life Lessons From Lockdown (Solo Episode) - Reflections On The Last 18 Months

Ep. 50 - Risk Tolerance, Flow State and Family Life With Pro Mountain Biker Racer Tracy Moseley

Hello Guys, on this episode of the show I caught professional downhill mountain bike for a quick chat after she took myself and some other willing participants for a quick cycle. We discuss risk tolerance in such a high-speed sport, how to access the coveted 'flow state' and how family life affects the life and risk tolerance of a pro racer.  

Ep. 49 - Mental Health First Aid + Teaching Kids Business Skills With Professor Mark Watson Gandy

Hello Guys, on today's episode of the show I welcome professor Mark Watson Gandy to the show to discuss his work to change government legislation to ensure that every workplace has a mental health first aider on site. As the author of the kid's MBA we also discuss Professor Watson-Gandy's passion for teach business and entrepreneurial skills to children in order to set them up to understand money and how to engage in business from a young age.

Ep. 48 - Accessing Real Emotions & The Importance Of Self-Care With Psychotherapist Nicole Moore

Hi Guys on this episode of the podcast I welcome Californian psychotherapist Nicole Moore. We discuss how to access your true emotions, how to practice self-care in order to be the best version of yourself. We also discuss Nicole's own journey through anxiety and the importance of designing a daily routine to get the best out of yourself.

Ep. 47 - Inside The Mind Of A Champion With Men's Wheelchair Basketball Captain Philip Pratt

On today's episode of the show, I welcome the captain of the British men's wheelchair basketball team, Philip Pratt. We discuss Philip's origins in sport, the best advice he's had that has helped him evolve and we go in-depth on the mindset and routines that have helped him lead his team to become world champions.

Ep. 46 - Do We Have A Male Fertility Crisis? Lifestyle + Genetic Factors With Ex-Seed CEO Morten Ulsted

On this episode of the podcast I discuss with Ex-seed founder and CEO Morten Ulsted the global state of male fertility. We examine the geo-political, lifestyle and genetic factors that effect an overall decline in male fertility levels and what men and our partners can do on a daily basis to work toward improving our fertility and overall health. Morten also tells us about a home test kit he has created to give men an accurate snapshot of their fertility.

Ep 45. Understanding Concussion + Cognitive Decline With The NFL's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills

On this episode of the show, I welcome the National Football League's chief medical officer to discuss all the risk factors and long term effects of concussion in sports and beyond. We also touch on the lifestyle choices we could all take that may help us slow or avoid cognitive decline.

Ep. 44 - The Science Of Emotion - Breaking Bad Habits + Accepting Anxiety With Professor Andy Lane

Hello podcast, on this episode of the show I welcome professor of sport at the University of Wolverhampton, Andy Lane P.H.D. We discuss the science of emotion, delving into how to get into the performance mindset to hit flow state, we also discuss how to accept anxiety and use it to our advantage and exactly how to beat a bad habit. For those of you affecting by the cold weather, we also discuss some strategies for defeating Seasonal affective disorder.

Ep. 43 - Living A Deliberate Life + Becoming A Nutritional Detective With Amanda Hamilton

Hello guys, on this episode of the podcast I welcome nutrition expert and consultant Amanda Hamilton, we go in-depth on her work as a 'nutritional detective' and discuss how Amanda has cultivated a deliberate path for her life and how she has raised her children that brings them back to nature and invests in their long term health. This is a far-reaching conversation spanning health, nutrition, career, and philosophy.

Ep 42 - How To Stop Smoking With A Simple Identity Shift (Or Change Any Habit) Solo Episode #1

Hey guys, this is the audio from a short video I put together on my Youtube channel about how to stop smoking with a simple shift in identity, whether you smoke or not I think it applies to most habits, so If you are struggling with a habit that isn't serving you or know anyone else struggling, please share the podcast and if you are a regular listener, do let me know what you thought of the solo episode and what other subjects you would like to hear me discuss.

Ep. 41 - The Philosophy of Business, How To Find Peace & Order In The Chaos Of Following Your Goals + A Simple Investment Strategy That works With Entrepreneur Louis D’Origny

Hello Guys, on this episode of the show I visited entrepreneur Lous D'origny at his London home. I was struck by louis' philosophical approach to business and the way he organises his routines, mind, and environment to facilitate a successful day, working on the exact things he needs to action to have a successful day by his own standards, this was a very inspiring conversation and there is plenty to take home and action in your own business.

Ep. 40 - How To Make An Impact with Your Niche Business + Mental Health Struggles In The Wellness Industry With Lauren Tickner

Hello Podcast, On this episode of the show I discuss how to build a niche business within the health & fitness industry and make a huge impact on your audience's lives with your content with Impact school CEO Lauren Tickner. We also discuss Lauren's origins in the industry and how a large proportion of her initial following was a product of her transparency in sharing her struggles with anxiety and body image. 

Ep 39. State Of The Nation: Is Inactivity The New Smoking? How To Reverse It's effects With Kenny Butler From UK Active

Hello podcast, on this episode Kenny Butler who is the head of health and wellbeing development at UK Active to discuss the state of inactivity in the United Kingdom. Our conversation covers the current levels of inactivity in the UK, the drastic negative health effects of an inactive lifestyle and it's comparisons with smoking. We also discuss what we can do in our own lives to reverse the effects of inactivity.

Ep. 38 - Movement As The Key To Health + Work / Life Balance & Being In The Moment With Jonathan Freeman

Hello Guys, today's episode is a masterclass in how to live a balanced healthy life whilst maintaining a formidable drive to succeed from world-renowned exercise physiologist turned entrepreneur Jonathan Freeman. We delve into how to balance health, business & family life, we also speak about the importance of keeping an active mobility practice alongside your regular health and fitness training.

Ep. 37 - How Lara Morgan Built A Twenty Million Pound Business From Scratch + Why You Need One New Lead Every Day + Getting Things Done

Hello Guys, Today's episode is a classic entrepreneurial tale of success. Entrepreneur details her journey from starting her hotel consumables business from scratch, landing a landmark client and eventually selling her 99% share of her 20 million pound business. We discuss the importance of sales, goal setting in business and really go in-depth into what made Lara successful. I loved this conversation and left with more motivation than ever!

Ep 36 - How To Follow Your Inspiration & Build A Business The Entrepreneurial Journey Of Cafe Du Cycliste

Hello Guys on this episode of the show we explore entrepreneur Remi Clermont's transition from cycling into finding a niche in cycling clothing. Remi describes how he initially didn't know how to execute his ideas, because he hadn't had the frame of reference, but he knew the right questions to ask and learned every skillset he needed to make his vision of Cafe Du Cycliste a reality.

EP. 35 - Swimming The Ocean Plastic Vortex + Challenging Your Limitations With Adventurer Ben Lecomte

Hello Guys, On this episode of the show I was joined by adventurer Ben Lecomte. Ben is famous for being first person to swim across the Atlantic Ocean from Cape Cod in the USA, to Quiberon in France. More recently Ben successfully swam through the ocean plastic vortex. In this episode, we have a very insightful conversation about what it takes to take on such an epic challenge and push past your former limitations mentally and physically. 

Ep. 34 - How To Follow Your Intuition, Gut Instinct, intention & Inspired Relationships with Caroline Britton

Hello guys, today's episode is all about following your gut, I invited intuitive life coach Caroline Britton onto the podcast and we discussed what it really means to read intentions, and follow what intuitively feels like the right path forward. We also discuss what it's like to leave the corporate world and embrace your true calling. This is an excellent conversation for you if you feel like you need a big change in your life at the moment.

Ep. 33 - How To Lead A Meaningful Life - The Ups and Downs of Business + Communicating For Better Relationships With Ben Coomber

Hello Guys, this is a very special episode of the show as I welcome my guest Ben Coomber on to the show. Ben welcomed me into his home in the countryside and we discussed the ups and downs of entrepreneurship including Ben's recovery from near bankruptcy. We also discuss what it takes to have a successful relationship, especially when you are also in business mainly via the art of direct communication. This episode is full of gems that I think will help us all lead a more meaningful life.

Ep. 32 - Your Personal Mental Health Journey + Raising Daily Energy, The Stigma Of Self-Help + Benefits of Meditation With Clinical Hypnotherapist Fiona Lamb

Hello guys, on this episode of the show I welcome my guest, clinical hypnotherapist Fiona lamb. We discuss Fiona's personal journey through mental health issues which led to an exploration of self-help material and eventually becoming an expert clinical hypnotherapist. We touch on how to raise our daily energy levels to make the most of our circumstances, how and why to meditate on a daily basis, introversion vs extroversion and take a 30,000ft view of the state of health and mental health a...

Ep 31. - How To Optimise Your Health For Peak Performance - Mindfulness, Gut Health, Inflammation, HRV + Circadian Rhythms With Dr.Marc Bubbs

Hello Podcast, On today's episode of the show I welcome Author, Performance coach and nutrition expert Dr. Marc Bubbs. In our conversation, we outline a comprehensive blueprint for how to optimise your health for peak performace. We delve into sleep hygiene, lowering inflammation, advanced nutrition, heart rate variability and much more, this is a great episode if you are on a fresh health initiative or if you just want to get a lot more out of what you are already doing! 

Ep. 30 - The Unlikeliest Backpacker - Escaping The Corporate Grind In The Spirit Of Adventure + Mental Health At Work With Kathryn Barnes

Hello Podcast, Today's episode of the show was a real treat for me to record. I was joined by Kathryn Barnes to discuss her story of escaping a corporate job she hated, that had brought on acute mental health issues to hike the Pacific-Crest Trail for a solid 10 weeks. What is just as fascinating is Kathryn's insight on how much you change on an adventure like that, and the impact it has on your perception of modern life forever. 

Ep. 29 - How To Achieve Work / Life Balance + Sales vs Brand building & The Restorative Effect of Meditation With Ian Murphy

Hello Podcast, On today's show I welcome entrepreneur and founder of premium sports care brand Bullet & Bone. We discuss the personal struggles of the life of an entrepreneur including balancing home life and work, starting an idea from scratch and breaking into a new market. This is more than just business tips, its a major insight into the inner mind of an entrepreneur breaking new ground in the personal health care field.

Ep. 28 - How To Reduce Inflammation + The Gut/Brain Relationship & How Medicine Needs Entrepreneurship To Advance With Dr Paul-Peter Tak

Hello Podcast, I have a truly cutting edge medical pioneer on the show today Dr. Paul-Peter Tak is a world-renowned for his work on rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory disease. In this conversation, we discuss how to lower inflammation using vagal nerve stimulation. We also speak about the relationship between entrepreneurship and medicine and we look to the future to speculate on the cutting edge medical advances we may see in our lifetimes.

Ep. 27 - How To Crowdfund Your Business Idea + Building Ethical Businesses That Shape Our Future With John Auckland

Hello Podcast, This was one of the most eye-opening episodes of the show for me so far. I invited successful entrepreneur, author, and crowdfunding expert John Auckland onto the show. We discuss the various options you have to take advantage of the rise of crowdfunding opportunities online. We also discuss how current anti-capitalist sentiment is influencer the rise of socially and environmentally conscious entrepreneurs that will shape our future.

Ep. 26 - Love Food - How To Eat Seasonally, Reduce Food Waste & Throw The Perfect Dinner Party With Alexandra Dudley

Hello Podcast, on this show I welcome culinary expert Alexandra Dudley onto the show. Alexandra really opened my eyes as to the joy and art of selecting, preparing and serving food. We discuss how to eat in a sustainable, seasonable way that helps to reduce our personal food waste and we also touch on how big industry is starting to come around to this way of thinking. It's a great insight into the art of food.

Ep. 25 - Pursue Your Passion - Finding Where You Fit In The Market & How To Succeed By Choosing Work You Love With Lauren Armes

Hey Guys, on this episode of the show I interview health and fitness entrepreneur Lauren Armes, Lauren has built her business 'Welltodo' which has taken the UK health and fitness industry by storm, from events, recruitment, content and business coaching. It's a great example in which we explore Lauren's career journey and how she found work that she truly loved, and how large a role that distinction has played in her business success. 

Ep 24 - Finding Balance Through Yoga + Benefits of Meditation & Yoga & Masculinity With Will Wheeler

Hey Guys, On this episode, I speak to London Yoga expert and wellness entrepreneur Will Wheeler about his journey through yoga, what it's brought to his life and the benefits he's gained from a regular mindfulness and meditation practice. He also speaks about building a yoga studio business from the ground up and the importance of community-focused entrepreneurship. We also explore Will's international travels in the pursuit of yoga and ayurvedic wisdom.       

Ep. 23 - Healing Through Breathwork + Processing Latent Trauma and how to breathe, properly - With Breath Coach Stuart Sandeman

Hello podcast, On this episode of the show I welcome expert breathwork practitioner Stuart Sandeman. Stuart found the power of breathwork after the tragic loss of his girlfriend to cancer, since his first exposure to the concept Stuart has become an expert and helped many people process trauma and unlock emotions that have been sitting latent, in some cases for years. Stuart has a fascinating life story and his insight into emotion, meditation and balanced in life was inspiring. 

Ep.22 - Jessica Ennis-Hill DBE - Inside The Mind Of An Olympic Champion + Coaching, Mindset & Family Life

Hello Podcast! On this episode of the show, I have an absolute treat! I was fortunate enough to sit down with Olympic gold medalist and one of the UK's greatest and most loved athletes Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill. It was an excellent opportunity to get insights into how Jessica was able to control her mind and body to perform at the very highest level, we also discuss how family life affects performance and Jessica's transition from performance to wellness after retirement from sport. 

Health Talk #1 - Understanding Heart Disease - Risk factors & Lifestyle Adaptations With British Heart Foundation Senior Cardiac Nurse Ashleigh Li

Hey Podcast!  This is the first of my health specific episode, for this show I visited the British Heart Foundation headquarters in London to get the low down on the condition from senior cardiac nurse Ashleigh Li. We deep dive into the condition and discover what we all need to be aware of and how we can make simple lifestyle adaptations to help lower our risk factors. This is an important one for anyone that has someone close suffering from the condition, or indeed very useful informatio...

Strength Through Yoga & Finding Balance With Exercise + Battling Postnatal Depression With Hannah Barrett

Hey Guys, on this episode of the podcast Yoga expert Hannah Barrett and I discuss how to find balance with your exercise regime and indeed your life, we both share our stories on how we have over-indexed on one modality of training and paid a price for it. Hannah also shares her story of battling postnatal PTSD and depression. I hope you enjoy the conversation. 

Inside The Mind Of A Master Hand-balancer + 90 Day Diet Experiments & Finding The Right Coaching Style With Sammy Dinneen

Hey Podcast! I have a really cool episode for you, on this episode I welcome my guest Sammy Dinneen. Sammy is one of the UK's top Hand-balancers and has learnt his craft in both the UK and Ukraine. We discuss what it takes mentally and physically to be a top hand balancer and Sammy shares his experiences experimenting with Paleo, Intermittent fasting and keto diet practices. We also discuss how to find the right coaching style for you.

Ep18. Running Africa - How Brendan Rendall Went From Party Boy To Endurance Phenom In The Name of Charity

I have a real treat for you on this episode of the podcast. Brendan Rendall joins me to tell his story of being touched by encountering Poverty in Malawi and transforming from a self-confessed 'party boy' to taking on the challenge of running across the entire content of Africa for charity. We also discuss how to break down huge goals into bitesize steps & how establishing a powerful 'why' makes achieving any goal possible. 

Ep17. Goal-Setting, Manifesting Your Intentions + Balancing Family & Business With Theragun Founder Dr. Jason Wersland

On this episode of the show, I welcome chiropractor, entrepreneur and inventor Dr Jason Wersland. We discuss how to set goals for life and business, how Jason balances his family life with a growing global business. This is an excellent conversation where we really dive deep on the spiritual elements of business and contribution alongside Jason's long-held personal development habits and routines. Jason is the inventor of the Theragun, a percussion therapy device that is taking many people o...

Ep16. A Life In Personal Training, Emotional Intelligence & The Physical Effects Of Stress With Fitness Entrepreneur Niko Algieri

On this episode of the show, I welcome fitness entrepreneur and content creator Niko Algieri. We discuss, a career in personal training where Niko describes building his client base up from scratch following a corporate job he hated + the necessary 'soft skills' it took to build rapport and inspire clients. It's also a tale of entrepreneurship in the fitness industry, bouncing back from setbacks & the perils of letting fatigue go too far. This weeks episode has a £50 Amazon gift card compe...

Ep.15 You Are Enough - Developing Self Worth To Lead The Life You Desire With World Renowned Therapist Marisa Peer

Hey Podcast! I have a treat for you in this episode as I'm joined by world-renowned Therapist and best selling author Marisa Peer. We discuss why not believing you are worthy of success, happiness or contentment on a conscious or subconscious level could be holding you back from living the life you desire. We also discuss the connection between our subconscious needs and physical ailments, how to find the right romantic partner + how to deal with bullies and trolls. This is a great episode g...

Ep14. Turning Setbacks Into Motivation, What It Really Takes To be In Shape + Self Belief & Entrepreneurship After Sport With 3 x Olympian Sarah Lindsay

Hey guys, on this episode I am joined by Three-Time Olympian, entrepreneur and strength coach Sarah Lindsay. We discuss how Sarah turned early career setbacks into motivations to move push on. We also speak about the performance mindset of an Olympian, really delving into the psychological and mindset tactics that Sarah used to perform at the highest level. We also discuss the benefits of strength training for women and entrepreneurship + building a fitness brand following life as an athlete...

Ep13. Battling Anxiety, Owning Your Sexuality & Monetising Creativity With World Renowned Hair Stylist Neil Moodie

Hey guys, on this show I am joined by world-renowned hairstylist Neil Moodie. Neil has worked with many of Hollywood's leading ladies and the most famous models and brands in the world. We discuss Neil's long battle with anxiety and how establishing congruence in ones personality helps to manage it, we also explore triggers and origins of anxiety and how they can be linked to sexuality, parental issues and unexplored inner work. We also speak about how, as a creative, you can follow your ins...

Ep12. The Challenge of Entrepreneurship After Winning "The Apprentice", Being In Business Lord Sugar + How Confidence Gets Results With Dr. Leah Totton

On this episode of the show, I'm joined by Dr Leah Tott0n, who famously won the 2013 season of BBC's "The Apprentice". We discuss Leah's life as both a Doctor and an Entrepreneur, the challenges she's experienced since the show, having launched her own clinic, what it's like to be in business with Lord Sugar, Leah's mission for improving the quality of cosmetic treatments in the UK and how feeling like you look good helps you act in winning ways. It's a great conversation, I was struck by Le...

Business Talk #1. Tax Planning With The Tax Guys Founder Jonathan Amponsah (Bonus Ep)

This is the first of my new business talk series, where Tax expert Jonathan Amponsah tells us all about how to efficiently plan our tax as a self-employed person or small business owner, we dive into all the legal opportunities you have available to you with some amazing government schemes you may not be aware of, this is potentially a game changer, there is so much info in this episode you may want to run it back a couple of time.  If this episode isn't relevant to you, skip this one I'll...

Ep10. Losing Sight Of Shore, How Laura Penhaul & Her Team Rowed Across The Pacific Ocean Setting Two World Records + Challenging Your Comfort Zone

On this episode I'm joined by elite physiotherapist and world record breaking adventurer Laura Penhaul. Laura and her team broke three world records in 2015 when they rowed almost 9000 miles to cross the Pacific Ocean. This is a fascinating conversation in which Laura and I unpack the mindset it takes to take on such a mammoth challenge and how it's changed Laura's life. We also talk about how we all leave so much on the table and why we should all be challenging our comfort zones.