Tom Talks Podcast

Arguably the most promising female bodybuilder we have here in the UK. At 19 Caitlin is not only one of the strongest, but just one of the youngest successful bodybuilders in the country. Take a listen as we chat about what its like being a young female in this industry, and how her training and current plans are getting on!

Today I was joined by Elle Lomas, an amazing guest i connected with after seeing her Tiktok account. We discuss not only what its like to be alone, but also the ins and outs of how listeners can do the same and enjoy it. Come along and listen to her journey! 

George Osborne, one of the UK's most popular natural bodybuilders, and most definitely the funniest, joins me to answer some great questions. We talk about sacrifices, what it actually takes to be a true bodybuilder, the 'novelty' and popularity of competing, and much more. Take a listen and be sure to follow George on his journey on Instagram and his Youtube. 

@Rhea_Burton hops on todays podcast to talk how she managed to travel South America during the pandemic. Inspiring younger generations, episodes like this aim to provide information on how you can do the same, Rhea's experiences, how she did it, and much more. On Rhea's Tiktok (rheaburton0) you can see visuals of her journey and she also provides short videos with answers to questions people have had on her journey!

Some inital connection issues at the start, apologies for this.  Abi is the first guest to bring back the podcast, and the first of the bodybuilding series! . We talk about how her journey in coaching started, where her love and passion for bodybuilding began, what her plans are moving forward with it and much more! Abi's instagram @ablancelotteMy Instagrams: @tomtalkspodcast / @tommcfaddenfit_

Brooke from Mekhala.life and I speak about what it actually means to live your best life. How did Brooke go from being a hairdresser wanting the latest trends, to living on a beach in Cambodia? Listen to this amazing episode with Brooke, she explains the basic steps she took, and you can take too, to changing your life!Brookes. Instagram - @Mekhala.life

A group of Cornish friends set out in restoring an old sailing boat, working hard to fulfil their dream of sailing the world. Come and listen to them talk a bit about how their journey came about, what their hardships have been, and what some of their journey has had in store for them so far!Untide Instagram - Un.tideMy Instagram - @tommcfaddenfit_ / @tomtalkspodcastSponsors - @Hachiman_jpn / @cltv_clothing

Neil (@inthetankwooo) talks about his life journey. How he went from depression, type 2 diabetes, to a promising rugby player. His rugby dream comes crashing down, and hits a new low. Come and listen to how Neil has found happiness through finding his unlimited potential as a human being, from running a marathon with 6 weeks training in lockdown, to jumping in cold water for fun!  There is always more IN THE TANK!

This podcast is a very personal one, if you could be affected by the topics in this podcast, please do not listen, There will be another podcast you can listen too! If not, I hope this can provide some insight into myself and my background over the last few years, and if it can help someone with their journey, even better.

@transformwithtori has has an incredible journey to say the least! From her heaviest at 17 Stone, to her lowest at 7, she understands the ins and outs of what it takes to change your life for the better. She has been fuelled by her journey to become a personal trainer to help others, and been recognised by so many in Liverpool through her story! Take a listen!

This podcast is slightly different from the ones I have uploaded so far, but one i want to continue with, this podcast is about motivation and lifestyle, and in this episode i share my experiences on what brings ''TRUE'' happiness, is it possible? Or is it a construct we chase? I choose progression over happiness!

In this episode we get to know a little bit about the amazing woman that is @germainefitness. This girl has always seemed so cool, ever since i followed her on social media. We talk about the recent gym closures in England, her struggles with her relationship with food over her teenage years, and now, her plans to maybe compete under the guidance of Meg Sylvester IFBB PRO!DISCLAIMER: Apologies for audio, my microphone was not playing ball yesterday so had to use regular audio.

Welcome to my first solo podcast! This podcast shares my whole insight to my Kilimanjaro trip. I chat about my reasons behind the trip, the trip itself, what it taught me, what was involved and all the struggles I had with it! 

Sam Byrne (@samsstyleandfitness) and I chat about his plans to compete in classic bodybuilding.  Sam talks about his previous work in security for Manchester United, how he got into the gym scene and how he found it helped him. We also talk about gym atmosphere, and how important it is to support one another in gym settings, regardless of your goal.

Body image in the media is something that is widely talked about, but never seems to be addressed correctly. India (@indiaa_fit) and I discuss different perspectives from both men and women, how its affected us, and tips on what you can do to become more comfortable with your body image.

Toby (@theboywiththebeetattoo) talks about his journey with fitness, and is journey with veganism.  He is full of knowledge when it comes to vegan diets and how to change from a meat eating diet, to a vegan one. Take a listen to to understand more about his transition!

Ellie Banks (@elliexbanks) and I talk about our plans for competing for the first time as amateurs. Ellie plans on competing in Wellness. We also chat about the importance of calorie surplus in building muscle naturally, and moving away form your comfort zone to progress!

An in depth and personal chat with Caitlin  (@caitlinfitblog) about her weight loss journey, struggles with mental health, and how she turned her life around in 12 months.

Chat with Hannah  Mitchell  ( @_hannahshealth ) about how she got into her bodybuilding career alongside her job, her teenage years, and some mental health benefits from the fitness industry.

In this podcast, Hannah ( IG ; @healthyhappyhan_) opens up about her eating disorder when she was a teenager, how she battled it along with societies views, her fitness journey, and her journey to becoming a fitness coach.