Ben Coomber Radio

Who do you want to be, a powerful question. As, we're always working towards something, are we not? 3 years ago I met a guy, Jody Warrington, an elite cycling coach, and through that friendship we developed identify statements, guiding lights to our personal development. Today, I talk you through the story, how I developed mine, what it is, what it means to me, and how to develop your own. And, importantly, how it powerfully guides my personal development. When you aim for change through a desired identity, I'd argue, its the most powerful way to change. Use code FOUNDER15 to get 15% off Awesome Supplements 21x award winning supplements: www.awesomesupplements.co.uk Check Ben out on Instagram @BenCoomber and Awesome Supplements @AwesomeSupps 

Sometimes it's the simplest of concepts that can change your life, but, to change, we first need to remove the chaos, and in the modern world, this can be one of the biggest challanges we face, working out fact from fiction, and then, working out what is true for us. My company, my mission, is built on 'The Dose is Everything', which, if embodied, can change EVERYTHING in your life.Question is, are you ready, willing and couragous enough to apply it? Use code FOUNDER15 to get 15% off Awesome Supplements 21x award winning supplements: www.awesomesupplements.co.uk Check Ben out on Instagram @BenCoomber and Awesome Supplements @AwesomeSupps 

For many, life feels like this constant road of stress, like we never get on top of it, there is always so much to do, and never really time for what is important in life. The big question that results is, how is this affecting our body, our minds, our health, really? In this episode of The Dose is Everything I share a conversation I had on the 'How to Live Longer & Love it' show, we discussed; stress, burnout, nervous system regulation, mental health, anxiety, productivity, purpose, resilience, emotional wellbeing, and creating a healthier, happier life.Most people believe they need a better diet, more discipline, more productivity, or a stronger routine. But what if the real issue is chronic stress, nervous system exhaustion, and living in constant fight or flight mode?In this conversation we explore how modern life, social media, technology, work pressure, overstimulation, poor boundaries, and always being busy may quietly be affecting your energy, sleep, mood, focus, decision-making, mental health, and long-term wellbeing.This conversation is for anyone who feels: Constantly tired, stressed, overwhelmed, or burned out.  Always productive but never fulfilled. Disconnected from purpose and balance. Feeling pressure to do more but enjoying life less.Enjoy. Use code FOUNDER15 to get 15% off Awesome Supplements 21x award winning supplements: www.awesomesupplements.co.uk Check Ben out on Instagram @BenCoomber and Awesome Supplements @AwesomeSupps 

Why take Awesome Night? What are the benefits of taking it? Why did I create the product? Who benefits from it? What does the research say about the ingredients and their impact on sleep? How does this compare to other products? How do you use it?  All questions answered in this short, product focused podcast with Ben Coomber and Ben Oswold.  Show on Spotify | iTunes | Amazon & All Major PlayersUse code FOUNDER15 to get 15% off Awesome Supplements 21x award winning supplements: www.awesomesupplements.co.uk Check Ben out on Instagram @BenCoomber and Awesome Supplements @AwesomeSupps 

Why take Awesome Joints? What are the benefits of the ingredients? Why did I create the product? Who benefits from it? What does the research say about the different ingredients, like Curcumin? How does this compare to standard joint products? How quickly can you expect to feel results? How does this compare to Collagen, is there an overlap in their use?  All questions answered in this short, product focused podcast with Ben Coomber and Ben Oswold.  Show on Spotify | iTunes | Amazon & All Major PlayersUse code FOUNDER15 to get 15% off Awesome Supplements 21x award winning supplements: www.awesomesupplements.co.uk Check Ben out on Instagram @BenCoomber and Awesome Supplements @AwesomeSupps 

Why take Awesome Hydrate? What are the benefits of electrolytes? Why did I create the product? Who benefits from it? What does the research say about electrolyte powders? Can't we just drink water? How does tap water and different water compare? When would you use it? All questions answered in this short, product focused podcast with Ben Coomber and Ben Oswold.  Show on Spotify | iTunes | Amazon & All Major PlayersUse code FOUNDER15 to get 15% off Awesome Supplements 21x award winning supplements: www.awesomesupplements.co.uk Check Ben out on Instagram @BenCoomber and Awesome Supplements @AwesomeSupps 

Why take Awesome Endure? What are the benefits of carb blends? Why did I create the product? Who benefits from it? When do you use it with Awesome Hydrate? What does the research say about carb products and fuelling performance? How much should you use? All questions answered in this short, product focused podcast with Ben Coomber and Ben Oswold.  Show on Spotify | iTunes | Amazon & All Major PlayersUse code FOUNDER15 to get 15% off Awesome Supplements 21x award winning supplements: www.awesomesupplements.co.uk Check Ben out on Instagram @BenCoomber and Awesome Supplements @AwesomeSupps 

Why take Awesome Defence? What are the benefits of a multi-vitamin? Why did I create the product? Who benefits from it? How does it compare against other multi-vitamins, what actually makes it different? What does the research say about multi-vitamins?All questions answered in this short, product focused podcast with Ben Coomber and Ben Oswold.  Show on Spotify | iTunes | Amazon & All Major PlayersUse code FOUNDER15 to get 15% off Awesome Supplements 21x award winning supplements: www.awesomesupplements.co.uk Check Ben out on Instagram @BenCoomber and Awesome Supplements @AwesomeSupps 

Why take Awesome Collagen? What are the benefits? What is the role of the added ingredients? Why did I create the product? Who benefits from it? How does it compare to a collagen peptide product? What does the research say about collagen now?All questions answered in this short, product focused podcast with Ben Coomber and Ben Oswold.  Show on Spotify | iTunes | Amazon & All Major PlayersUse code FOUNDER15 to get 15% off Awesome Supplements 21x award winning supplements: www.awesomesupplements.co.uk Check Ben out on Instagram @BenCoomber and Awesome Supplements @AwesomeSupps 

Why take Awesome Creatine PLUS? What are the benefits of Beta Alanine? Why did I create the product? Who benefits from it? What does the research say about beta alanine? How do I choose between just creatine alone, and creatine and beta alanine together?All questions answered in this short, product focused podcast with Ben Coomber and Ben Oswold.  Show on Spotify | iTunes | Amazon & All Major PlayersUse code FOUNDER15 to get 15% off Awesome Supplements 21x award winning supplements: www.awesomesupplements.co.uk Check Ben out on Instagram @BenCoomber and Awesome Supplements @AwesomeSupps 

Why take Awesome Omega? What are the benefits of Omega 3 fats? Who benefits from it? What does the research say about omega 3's? What dosages are key? Can't we just eat fish? Why is purity so important? All questions answered in this short, product focused podcast with Ben Coomber and Ben Oswold.Show on Spotify | iTunes | Amazon & All Major PlayersUse code FOUNDER15 to get 15% off Awesome Supplements 21x award winning supplements: www.awesomesupplements.co.uk Check Ben out on Instagram @BenCoomber and Awesome Supplements @AwesomeSupps 

Why take Awesome Creatine? What are the benefits? Who benefits from it? What does the research say about creatine and how has that changed over the last 5 years? What dosage should you take? Is it good for just gym goers, or, is it a widely applied supplement now?All questions answered in this short, product focused podcast with Ben Coomber and Ben Oswold.  Show on Spotify | iTunes | Amazon & All Major PlayersUse code FOUNDER15 to get 15% off Awesome Supplements 21x award winning supplements: www.awesomesupplements.co.uk Check Ben out on Instagram @BenCoomber and Awesome Supplements @AwesomeSupps 

Why take Awesome Protein? What are the benefits? Why did I create the product? Who benefits from it? What does the research say about protein powders? All questions answered in this short, product focused podcast with Ben Coomber and Ben Oswold.  Show on Spotify | iTunes | Amazon & All Major PlayersUse code FOUNDER15 to get 15% off Awesome Supplements 21x award winning supplements: www.awesomesupplements.co.uk Check Ben out on Instagram @BenCoomber and Awesome Supplements @AwesomeSupps 

Jan 3rd I did a keynote talk at Momentum 2026 conference, where I covered the 5 pillars of optimal human performance. This is a high energy talk covering sleep archetecture with the 6/3/1/30 protocol, nutrition from the ground up, movement and fitness design, building a performance environement and stress. Enjoy. 

This is a live recording of a talk I did at my local gym for the members, the talk was called 'The Fat Loss Blueprint', which covered 25 tips and tricks to maximise your fat loss efforts. This was the full list of tips I covered in the talk, so you have a record of them: THE FAT LOSS BLUEPRINT  Know what your actual goal is (as it's not just fat loss. And own it) Calories are king (15% deficit is ideal) Protein needs to be 1.5-2g per KG body weight Fat & carbs make up the rest, in a balance that is optimal for you Real food is king Be a good chef The true cost of “f**k it” moments Breakfast like a pauper because of the stomach stretch reflex Fasting is OK for men, often an issue for women Alcohol, past a point, will hold you back Performance supplements can be fat loss supplements (caffeine, creatine, beta alanine)Cover your basics with supplements first (multi, omega, electrolytes) Food intolerances must be foundWhatever steals your energy, say NO to it Set your home environment up for success & be organised A lack of sleep screws up everythingWhacked hormones can make everything harder Training is a stress, manage your stress bucket otherwise all systems suffer Training too much can make you lazy and gain weight Always look to build or retain muscle when dieting Move lots every day is a big hackPoor movement = inefficient burn (and recruitment) Pain will always hold you back Invest in skills you lack If you get stuck in victim mode, work out how to get out. Know you're AWESOME and deserve everything you want!  Get 15% off Awesome Supplements with code: CEO15 

Question, how free do you feel as a human? Physically, mentally, emotionally? For me, FREEDOM is the goal in life, and that was what 2025 was about for me, but at a level I have never even accessed before. A level I was unaware of in the human experience. The level of true freedom, in the soul! Yes, the podcast is back, and it feels good. In this show I'll look back over 2025, my goals, what I achieved and how you can learn from what I leart, and, my one word for 2026! 

The AWESOME Human is you, but next level. I've been studying high performance and health for 18 years and this new podcast, The Awesome Human, is my return to podcasting to bring you the most actionable, practical and tactical information to optimise you, your health, and your performance, in 30 minutes or less, every week.Expect to hear myself & guests discuss sleep, nutrition, new science, supplementation, fitness, longevity, spirituality and more. I want to make this new show your #1 podcast, by delivering an inspirational and educational hit of real world, actionable info every Thursday.See you over at the new show…. Search: The Awesome Human 

Many have asked "Ben, why did you write How to Live an Awesome Life", why haven't you written a nutrition and health book? Well my mission has always been much bigger than that, its what I have strived for personally, and have tried to foster and inspire in others. Also, nothing works in isolation, you can't optimise some areas of your life without others, it has to all work in tandem, thats why I've written my new 11 step formula to living your most awesome life, which is out today.In this show I explain why I wrote the book, how my journey shaped it, what the 11 chapters cover, and what you'll get from reading or listening to the book. OUT NOW on Amazon, Audible, Kindle, just search my name, you'll see it, it's also in many book stores around the world!

The last 2 years have been really challenging and have seen me change as a person more than at any time in my life, from battling long covid, to having kids, to losing myself, to getting a low testosterone diagnosis, and more. In this show I reflect on these last 2 years, why they have been hard, what I have learnt from the experience and why I am now a better human as a result of it. I hope you enjoy the reflections, this is my final podcast for now after 10 years doing it, follow the next phase of my journey to inspire and help others, by being on my book waiting list: https://howtobeawesomebook.com

Knowing when to quit something in life is key, otherwise things sour, we get resentful, and we aren't doing things that keep us fulfilled and whole. It could be a job, a relationship, a commitment to someone else. We often use logic to decide whether to quit or not, but this is wrong, which I'll explain in this show. This is the penultimate podcast for Ben Coomber Radio, if you listen in, I'll explain why it's time to quit...

We're often sold products to help us "increase our metabolism". Many believe they have "a slow metabolism". There are many metabolic myths, this podcast breaks them all down, defines both metabolism and metabolic rate, how we can increase it, whether products like 'Lumen' - a metabolism hacking device is worth it, and a few other musings, all aimed for us to improve health and body composition. Enjoy.

Diet culture is a problem, but it's also misunderstood in many ways. We re-look at this important topic and evolve our thinking on it, looking at fitness culture, how information is communicated online, the definition of it, how it intersects with mental health, how we should conquer our goals, and finish with a look at our favourite quotes, whether they are motivational or not, and how motivational quotes actually work in the brain.

A cool new piece of research has come out looking at the gut microbiome, bacteria, what happens when people eat different diets, and what this means for that claims that are made around what is the optimal human diet, and how the gut feeds into that conversation. We ensure we make this show practical, but also get to the heart of what the science is trying to tell us. Enjoy. A link to the research paper: https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mBio.00579-21

What sleep supplements are proven by science to be effective? CBD, Lavendar, 5HPT, Glycine? There is lots that is talked about online, but what's worth the money, and how effective are they? Find out in this sleep supplements talk, which also covers key lifestyle factors that play a role in sleep quality.Check out: www.sleepprocoach.com for more, this is who I did the talk for.

I've been self-employed since I was 20. And up until now I've always told the story of why and how I think I ended up being an entrepreneur. But I now think this was wrong, or at least incomplete, I don't think I've been telling the full story. In this solo show I break down the 6 life experiences that I feel shaped my journey as an entrepreneur and how you might learn from this self inquest, and your future goals and desires.

A recent poll indicates that 47% of women have done no vigorous activity in the last year. What's more, while 37% felt that their health has gotten worse over the same period, 67% reported a lack of motivation and 55% a lack of time...so what's going on? In this show, CoHost Tom and guest speaker Jesse Lambert Harden, a successful coach and BTN Academy Graduate, break down the research before talking about the barriers commonly faced by women and what we, as coaches and people involved in fitness, can do about it

There is A LOT online we disagree with scientifically and ethically in the world of fitness, and you could argue marketing has ruined it all. Tom and I have an argument about how we see fitness marketing and the ethics behind it, how science should be referenced online, whether AI can save social media, whether we should delete social media, and whether certain 'personalities' online should be cancelled... Enjoy.

Do you feel a sense of freedom in your life, healed from past trauma you've experienced, and a sense of belonging in the world and in yourself? If not, todays podcast is for you. I talk to the amazing Nicola Jane Hobbs, a sports psychologist and integrative counsellor who has an amazing personal journey that is paired with her deep work helping others. Prepare to go deep, prepare for a shift in your energy, and prepare for a better tomorrow. Follow Nicola on social media @NicolaJaneHobbs Her website: http://www.nicolajanehobbs.com

Social media gives free speech to all, and this is dangerous. But what is more dangerous is the standards PT training providers are equipping PTs with. Are PTs confident and credible to do their jobs after a L3 PT course? We explore the dangerous bits of advice we see online, and how PTs are stepping outside their remit of practice.

Do athletes eat differently to you and I? There is only one way to find out, bring an AWESOME expert onto the show to find out. Today I talk to Dr Tom Little, who has worked for many many pro football teams such as Manchester City, the FA, Saracens Rugby club, and many more. We discuss his Colour Fit Nutrition model, performance nutrition, how we can eat more intuitively but in a performance driven way, how his son inspired his app and book, and more. Check his book out here: https://amzn.eu/d/gLmwEuj "The Colour Fit Method" Follow him on social: @heroprosports

The legend David Birtwistle is BACK on the show! He joins me to talk about the 'low hanging fruit' we have in our lives that can lead to BIG changes. In fitness, health and nutrition we can often focus on the micro, the detail, the things that don't matter until the foundations are in place. David has some interesting perspectives on the small stuff, from his years of coaching and personal exploration. Including movement, are we focusing our energy on the wrong things? Enjoy. Check out David on the gram @David.Birtwistle

This is our part 2 pet peeves show after you answered our big social media post "what grinds your gears about the nutrition and fitness world". Today we focus the show on your comments regarding personal trainers, the standards that are present in the industry, who is to blame, what a personal trainer should do uphold as standards, and a few other - hopefully, insightful musings.

Would you want to be famous? Most we think would say yes, but I've said no, I wouldn't, not proper famous anyway. This started off as an intro topic but turned into a show as Tom and I explored the benefits of being famous, the drawbacks, reports from celebrities like Example the musician and what they've experienced, and its potential effect on your mental health. After you've had a listen, let me know your answer...

What do you hate about gym culture, or things people do in the gym? This is part 1 of a mini series with myself and Tom as we explore the things that annoy you about the world of fitness and nutrition. Today, expect some F bombs, a few stories, and hopefully a few fitness lessons we can learn from!

Fruit, is it bad for us? Are smoothies a no no? How much sugar, and or fructose is too much? We cover fructose, fruit and sugar metabolism at length in this show so you can be informed, for you and your family's health.

Calories on menus are now mandatory for companies with 250 staff or more, but nutritionally, and psychologically, what does this mean? Does existing research even support the initiative? The government have brought this in to try help tackle the obesity epidemic, but big Qs are being raised. We cover the research, eating disorders, the option of having the option, and the 'meta' conversation in all this - why not put restrictions on the companies making the money here?

In the world of nutrition there are some WILD claims, they even go as far to claim they can cure cancer - dangerous ground. A recent ‘Which' survey did secret testing on the claims of ‘nutritional therapists', and the outcomes weren't good - some even saying "don't do chemo for your cancer". In this show we look at nutritional therapy, claims that are made, how to spot false claims, trends we see in this arena, and more - all spurred from a listener email after they attended a female health course with many scrupulous claims...

Long ago carbs were bad in the world of nutrition, but many are still wary of them. Today we dive deep into carbs and salt and their use in fuelling exercise. We look at the recent sports nutrition data and how you can use this knowledge to enhance your training performance from your carb intake, and where your salt intake should be at.

This week we look specifically at beta alanine and creatine after its popularity and spotlight off the back of the Joe Rogan Matt Fraser interview. We delve into their science, application, and who should use them, and why. So if you hit the gym, or play sport, this show is for you to understand whether they are supplements you would take or not.

Anxiety is at an all time high, and advice you often hear when you are feeling anxious about the situation is "think about the positives", rather than the negatives. But we think this is bad advice. We also think anxiety is phase 1 of what we are experiencing, fear is phase 2 - its a specific version of what we are feeling about the future. This then feeds into how we deal with situations and ultimately move more positively forward. Tom and I riff on the mics and hope to give you clarity on how you can effectively work through your anxieties and fears, and lead to more positive outcomes in your life.

Friend of the show Brian Keane (online coach & best selling author) re-joins us on the podcast to open a discussion on the 7 types of laziness. This was a post of his that went viral and caught my attention, it was a great breakdown of how we position problems as something simple, but they are not and then limit our ability to get past the problem. We've all said to ourselves "I'm lazy" with something in our lives, but there is a reason, and in this show we break down the 7 types with Brians expert insight. Follow Brian at @Brian_Keane_Fitness and grab "The Keane Edge" his new book online NOW

We all wear shoes, a lot, but how well is this allowing our feet to move, and how does this affect our knees, hips and back? I've been a fan of barefoot shoes for 15 years, and this show is dedicated to my love of barefoot movement which I've not given enough attention over the years, and how the shoes we wear aren't conductive to a natural way of movement. I discuss this with Ben Le Vesconte from Vivobarefoot, a company I'm a big fan of. Might be time to ditch those Nikes...

Gut health is a popular area of study, and research links it to nearly every area of health, but how has the research evolved from the 90s, into the turn of the century, to now? I get Alex Manos back onto the show to talk all things bacteria, probiotics, testing, supplements vs food, how stress affects our gut, and more. Warning, its a super geeky show. Check out Alex testing company www.healthpath.com which I HIGHLY recommend, it's what I have been using to successfully sort my gut out post Long Covid.

How good is the quality of British food? It often gets a bad rap in some circles, but I feel this is unfounded, as it seems we have very high quality welfare standards. To debate this I talk to an Agronomist, Conor Campbell, who works with farmers to advise on their land, yield, which pesticides and fertilisers to use, and has a unique insight into our food standards compared to other countries. Want more info on UK food and farming? Search for 'The NFU' who have many fact sheets on UK farming practices.

Why are so many of us all or nothing people, we either do something to the extreme, or not at all? Problem is, science doesn't support this approach, and employing flexible restraint is a key determinant of long term success, with anything. Issue is, this all comes down to 'executive function', but what's the answer, what mental shifts do we need to make? Learn the 4 disruptors with Michelle Segar, who I welcome back to the show to discuss this, and her new book The JOY Choice. Take her quiz at: https://michellesegar.com

To some the title of this podcast will feel like a controversial statement, after all exercise makes us feel good and is even prescribed now to people with depression. But have a listen.... there is important context around this statement. If you've had a listen, feel free to share your thoughts with me on social media. I'm always all ears....

There is much we do on auto-pilot, and if we don't choose to become aware of these responses and change them, we'll continue to get the same outcomes. Bob Doyle joins me to discuss how the law of attraction started his journey into personal development (he was in 'The Secret' the film - but now feels its BS), how success hinges on our behaviours, how this ultimately comes down to the Q "Who do you want to be", as well as a few personal anecdotes to help give context to this important message. Have a go of Bob's Quiz at: https://boundlesslivingchallenge.com/tptquiz

I've talked about having Long Covid on and off in parts on our long shows with Tom, but never in a succinct way. I've just written a full length comprehensive blog on my website bencoomber.com about my Long Covid journey and recovery, but wanted to add context to my journey, and list the top 13 things that I feel helped my on my journey to recovery, things I would do straight away if I thought I had Long Covid. Please share this with anyone you know that has Long Covid.

When it comes to our mental health, how many of our problems can be caused by us overthinking something? It's easy to get stuck in our thoughts, the world of personal development teaches to learn, to reflect, to journal, to meditate etc etc, but when does that become of detriment? When is enough, enough? In this podcast I try to unpick how I've been feeling mentally recently, why I feel its happened, how I'm aiming to solve it, and how you can learn from my experience getting stuck mentally. Our mental health is key, it controls our enjoyment of life, and life is for ENJOYING.

The UK Government and NHS have a guide for nutrition, its called the EatWell Guide. It often gets a lot of criticism in the world of health and fitness, but is this criticism well placed, surely its an evidence based approach to nutrition? We explore the guide, the protein recommendations, why there fat comments seem odd - but somehow relevant, where the guide lacks context around sugar, and where, if followed, it could actually solve a lot of health problems. If you're interested in nutrition, this shows for you.

What does mental wealth mean? We hear mental health a lot, but it's a broad term. It's like money, we don't want to just earn it, we want to be wealthy over time. I chat to Adnan Ebrahim, a mental health advocate and owner of MindLabs, a new mental health app. We explore mental wealth, where neuroplasticity starts and stops, what non-invasive daily practices can look like, what a flexible approach to wellness looks like, his journey with his mental health, and more. Enjoy. Check out Mind Labs on iOS and on Social Media.