Jay Unwin, experienced mental and physical fitness coach, speaker and author, guides you through his practical fitness philosophy, and helps you upgrade your daily habits and routines, so that you can live a happier, more balanced life with more energy and vitality!
Is there such a thing as 'stress-free? Simply, no. To find out why, listen to this... Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Join over 1400 other subscribers to my weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, which is published every Wednesday. Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
This week I'm chatting to health and performance coach Sam Griffiths. We chat about hardship and resilience, self-awareness, and the importance of 'building your minimum'. We also wish you a Merry Christmas at the end, because this was going to be released on December 23rd, but then I decided to take two weeks off
Have you heard of a 'deload'? It's a concept in physical training, but perhaps we can implement it in other areas of our lives too... Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Join over 1200 other subscribers to my weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, which is published every Wednesday. Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
This week I'm chatting to Occupational Therapist and NIHR Clinical Doctoral Research Fellow, Chris Lovegrove. We chat about the importance of compassion in leadership, the wisdom of Marvel movies, and his work surrounding anxiety in those living with Parkinson's. Go find Chris on LinkedIn and Twitter, and find his Parkinson's research on ResearchGate and ORCiD. Also, the movie clip Chris references can be found here, and if you want to check out the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, you can do so on their website. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Join over 1000 other subscribers to my weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, which is published every Wednesday. Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
Do you start training as you get onto the field for the game, or do you start months in advance to give yourself the best chance of success? Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Join over 1000 other subscribers to my weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, which is published every Wednesday. Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
This week I'm chatting to global executive coach and leadership excellence mentor, Sarah Farmer. We chat about the trap of physical appearance, warped world-views, and a ton of personal revelations... Honestly, we talk about some really heavy stuff on this one, like genocide-level heavy, but there are lighter moments as well, so don't panic! Go find Sarah on LinkedIn, and find her website here. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Find out more about my personal and professional development event - 'Fit To Lead LIVE!' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
Oh hey, did you miss me last week?! Here are some thoughts about what to do when you 'slip up' and miss one of your habits... much like I did with last week's episode! Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Find out more about my personal and professional development event - 'Fit To Lead LIVE!' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
This week I'm chatting to coach, trainer, and anti-hustle enthusiast Phil Hyland. We cover all the important topics, such as Dwayne Johnson's pancake chef, the power of doing nothing, and whether the plural of Guinness is Guinnesses or Guinni... Go find Phil on Instagram, you won't regret it. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Find out more about my personal and professional development event - 'Fit To Lead LIVE!' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
Is 'motivation' really worthless? Is 'willpower' really a myth? Or do both have a place? Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Register for my FREE webinar - 'Level Up Your People' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
As it was World Menopause Day on Monday, this week I chat to menopause anxiety specialist and mental wellbeing author, Shirley Billson, about the personal challenges commonly linked to this period of life, and how organisations can better support their people during this time. Find Sarah on LinkedIn, and all other useful links on her LinkTree. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Register for my FREE webinar - 'Level Up Your People' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
Can you really say 'YES' to everything? Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Register for my FREE webinar - 'Level Up Your People' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
I chat to marketing coach, business mentor, former England athlete, and host of the Healthy Business Podcast, Sarah Cooke, about work-life balance, wellbeing for business success, and why 'human resources' isn't my favourite term... Find Sarah on LinkedIn and Instagram, and download her One-Minute Hacks here. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Register for my FREE webinar - 'Level Up Your People' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
Who was the real leader: Cap, or Tony? Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Register for my FREE webinar - 'Level Up Your People' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
I chat to keynote speaker, author of Networking For Dummies, and founder of The Networking Retreat, Stefan Thomas, about his own recent fitness and wellbeing journey, how that has impacted his business, and why 'hustle and grind' is very rarely the answer. Find Stefan on LinkedIn, and check out his website here. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Register for my FREE webinar - 'Level Up Your People' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
'Recovery' doesn't always mean 'rest'... Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Register for my FREE webinar - 'Level Up Your People' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
I chat to Inclusion & Belonging Specialist, Keynote Speaker and podcaster, Joanne Lockwood, about finding the 'why' behind your behaviour change, representation in the fitness industry, and how business and HR leaders can help make fitness and wellbeing more accessible. Find Joanne on LinkedIn, and check out her website here. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Register for my FREE webinar - 'Level Up Your People' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
...and 5 out of 6 are directly linked to workforce wellbeing! Have a listen to find out what they are. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Register for my FREE webinar - 'Level Up Your People' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
I chat to Mental Health Consultant, TEDx speaker and CEO of PVL, Petra Velzeboer, about companies, cults, communities, and why loneliness is like being punched in the face (scientifically speaking). Go watch Petra's TEDx talk, and follow her on LinkedIn. You can also check out the PVL website here. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Register for my FREE webinar - 'Level Up Your People' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
One of the MANY steaming piles of bullsh*t you could find in the fitness world... Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Register for my FREE webinar - 'Level Up Your People' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
I chat to Youth Worker, student of Education & Inclusion and former yoga teacher, Lucy Ashton, about social barriers to wellbeing, the state of the fitness industry and sport, and why wellbeing at work runs much deeper than just doing a seminar once a year. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Register for my FREE webinar - 'Level Up Your People' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
By saying yes to more time on social media, are you saying no to other things which are actually more important to you? Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Register for my FREE webinar - 'Level Up Your People' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
I chat to The Culture Guy, Benjamin Drury, about why having fewer rules means getting better results, the importance of trusting your people, and not having a clue what day of the week it is. Connect with Benjamin on LinkedIn, and check out The Culture Guy website. Also, if you'd like to check out the two books he mentioned at the end, they were 'Culture' and 'No More Fear'. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Register for my FREE webinar - 'Level Up Your People' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
What does it mean to 'Lead From The Front', and how does this apply to your company values around wellbeing? Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Register for my FREE webinar - 'Level Up Your People' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
I chat to CEO of Mental Health In Business, Claire Russell, about supporting the mental wellbeing of your team during a stressful and uncertain time, the seemingly polarised nature of discussion, and why more people in positions of authority are beginning to show their vulnerability. Connect with Claire on LinkedIn, and check out the MHIB website. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Register for my FREE webinar - 'Level Up Your People' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
Coming back from a break, with a renewed focus, greater clarity, and a ton more experience... Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Register for my FREE webinar - 'Level Up Your People' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
I chat to trauma-informed coach, Saša Harper, about diversity and inclusion in the wellness space, staying fit and well with ADHD, and why polyvagal theory is just so damn exciting! Check out Saša's coaching page Instagram, plus their awesome ADHD meme page Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Register for my FREE webinar - 'Level Up Your People' Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
I chat to the creator of Brand Confidence (award winning brand strategy and design), and lover of coffee and cartoons, Danny Matthews. We talk about his fitness and wellbeing journey, the gamification of fitness habits, as well as why a 'squiggly biro blob' means that was a bad day... Check out Danny on LinkedIn and Instagram. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
Is it wrong to take a break, or is it a natural part of the process? Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
I chat to the performance therapist and strength coach Jen Hosler, about her unique approach to fitness, wellbeing and lifestyle, as well as discussing the best way to carry your groceries... Check out Jen Hosler on Instagram, and Movement Upgraded on Instagram as well. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and take a look at the Fit Body • Fit Mind website too. Plus, my book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is available on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
What do you do if a fallen tree blocks the road? Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too (more important now than ever). Plus, my brand new book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is out now on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
I chat to the man behind 'Cooking With Cody', Mike Trower, about his mission and the experiences which inspired him to take action. Check out Cooking With Cody on Instagram and Facebook. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too. Plus, my brand new book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is out now on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
Change is inevitable. How you adjust to that change will dictate the quality of your life. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too (more important now than ever). Plus, my brand new book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is out now on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
I chat to 2X Guinness World Record holder, former Royal Marine, former Team GB bobsleigh and founder and head coach of Atlas Fitness Conditioning in East Grinstead, Jim Galvin. We cover evolutionary biology, Stoic philosophy, long-term goals vs short-term impulses, and why he shaved his baked bean head in the middle of winter. Check Jim out on Instagram and on the Atlas Fitness Conditioning website. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too. Plus, my brand new book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is out now on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
Now is not the time to let things slide... Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too (more important now than ever). Plus, my brand new book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is out now on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
I chat to Mel Wakeman from Wakeman Nutrition, creator of the 'Anti-Diet System', about diet culture, long-term wellbeing, and why our obsession with weight loss is far from healthy. Check Mel out on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and on her website. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too. Plus, my brand new book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is out now on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
2020 has been odd, to put it lightly. Nobody thought, as they planned out their resolutions this time last year, that we would be facing the kind of uncertainty that we ended up enduring. But there are lessons within all that mess... Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too. Plus, my brand new book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is out now on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
I chat to 'Woman on a Mission', Claire Morgan-Hughes, about self care, mindset and making changes as we move into 2021. Check Claire out on Instagram, and on her blog. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too. Plus, my brand new book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is out now on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
This time of year is perfect for cultivating relationships. How could you improve your connections with people you care about? Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too. Plus, my brand new book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is out now on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
I chat to author, naturopathic physician and meathead philosopher, Dr Jade Teta, about adversity, humility, failure and the gym as a metaphor for life. Check Jade out on Instagram, his website, and check out Human 365 on Amazon. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too. Plus, my brand new book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is out now on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
Winter solstice has always been a time for reflection, and for looking to the future with hope. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too. Plus, my brand new book, Fit Body Fit Mind, is out now on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
I chat to gastroenterologist and general physician, Dr Alan Desmond, all about the gut, the microbiome, and his new book (out January 7th) 'The Plant-Based Diet Revolution'. Check Alan out on Instagram, and pre-order his book on Amazon. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too. Plus, my brand new book, 'Fit Body Fit Mind', is out now on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
Your mind is like a muscle: with no exercise it will wither. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too. Plus, my brand new book, Fit Body Fit Mind, is out now on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
I chat to founder of The Happiness Club, Jo Howarth, about... well, happiness I guess! Plus dealing with anxiety, living a balanced life, and all kinds of other lovely stuff. Check Jo out on her website, and find her on Facebook and Instagram too. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too. Plus, my brand new book, Fit Body Fit Mind, is out now on Amazon... go grab a copy NOW!
I chat to the UK's #1 Motivational Business Speaker, Brad Burton, and as expected he doesn't mince his words. Strap yourself in and get ready for some 'Manchester motivation'... Check Brad out on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and his website. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too. Also, my brand new book will be out on Dec 17th, so make sure you register for updates and bonus gifts at fitbodyfitmind.online/book-freebies
Your surroundings will either support you in your quest for better habits, or they will undermine you. This is an often-missed step in the process, have a listen and get the lowdown. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too. Also, my brand new book will be out on Dec 17th, so make sure you register for updates and bonus gifts at fitbodyfitmind.online/book-freebies
I chat to highly sexy motherfucker Mark Fisher about his unique approach to running a gym (or Ninja Clubhouse of Dreams) in NYC, and how to balance being a ridiculous human who is serious about fitness. Check Mark out on his website, or the MFF website, and sometimes he's on Instagram (but not much). Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too. Also, my brand new book will be out on Dec 17th, so make sure you register for updates and bonus gifts at fitbodyfitmind.online/book-freebies
Can't fit in a full hour at the gym each day? Me neither. This could be the answer... Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too. Also, my brand new book will be out on Dec 17th, so make sure you register for updates and bonus gifts at fitbodyfitmind.online/book-freebies
I chat to food and wellbeing writer Kaki Okumura about how, when we look at daily activity and typical diet, the Japanese culture has it right when it comes to health and fitness. Check Kaki out on Instagram and Medium, in particular her articles on walking and on hara hachi bun me. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too. Also, my brand new book will be out on Dec 17th, so make sure you register for updates and bonus gifts at fitbodyfitmind.online/book-freebies
Both quantity and quality of sleep are important if you'd like to feel energetic and refreshed enough to enjoy the festive period. Here are some tips to tweak your sleep routine and get things in order... Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too. Also, my brand new book will be out on Dec 17th, so make sure you register for updates and bonus gifts at fitbodyfitmind.online/book-freebies
I chat to CFL athlete John Rush about dogs, mostly. But also about the mental fortitude needed in an sports career, being a vegan athlete, and coming back from a catastrophic injury. Find John on Instagram, and check out Rescue Dog Kitchen as well. Come and link up with me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and join my FREE Facebook group too. Also, my brand new book will be out on Dec 17th, so make sure you register for updates and bonus gifts at fitbodyfitmind.online/book-freebies
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