Health Oddity Podcast

The show that strips away the jargon and hype surrounding all things health and fitness to help you live a long, strong and energetic life.

#315 Do We Still Need Gyms? with Keith Smith 09/10/2026

#315 Do We Still Need Gyms? with Keith Smith The gym has been the go to place for getting fit for decades. But with more options, better equipment available at home, changing lifestyles & the growth of A.I do we still need gyms to be healthy, strong & fit? Peter & James have a fascinating discussion with returning guest & Fitness Industry Expert of 35 years, Keith Smith to find the answer. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/42865680

#314 Common Health Advice That Might Actually Be WRONG 09/03/2026

#314 Common Health Advice That Might Actually Be WRONG What if some of the health advice you’ve followed for decades has been completely wrong? That’s the question that Peter & James tackle in this week’s episode. Common phrases, sentiments & advice that we’ve all heard for years, but where did they come from & how much truth do they actually hold? A lively discussion that may challenge some of your long held beliefs around fitness, health & training. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/42735875

#313 Life Lessons from an All-Inclusive Holiday 08/27/2026

#313 Life Lessons from an All-Inclusive Holiday Peter & James return from their summer breaks & reconvene to discuss recent episodes & news as well as some life lessons & habits that may be beneficial to bring back from holiday & implement into your everyday life. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/42578555

#312 Breaking World Records with Paddy Haynes 08/20/2026

#312 Breaking World Records with Paddy Haynes We are joined for the 3rd time by current England’s Strongest Man & recent runner up in the Strongman Classic - The Dark Horse: Paddy Haynes. We manage to squeeze in a catch up with Paddy during an incredibly busy time for him between competitions & with his own profile & online content continuing to grow at a rapid rate. Paddy discusses goals for the rest of the year, an upcoming trip to Iceland & the fact that he’s already booked his qualification place at the Worlds Strongest Man 2027! /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/42503595

#311 - STOP 2 THINK with Pete Cohen 08/13/2026

#311 - STOP 2 THINK with Pete Cohen We are joined for the first time by Pete Cohen, Performance Coach, Author, TV Presenter & film maker who has undergone a life changing journey over the last few years since the passing of his wife Hannah after a long & courageous battle with brain tumours. Pete documented the whole of his journey with Hannah including all of the highs & the lows of treatment, recovery & returning illness in a documentary called ‘Hannah’s Story’ which has to date, won 11 different film festivals & is an unflinching & honest sharing of love, loss & the human spirit. This episode will encourage you to stop & think about your own life, maybe from a fresh perspective. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/42431080

#310 UK Strongest Man - Andrew Flynn 08/06/2026

#310 UK Strongest Man - Andrew Flynn We are joined for the first time by 2025 UK Strongest Man - Andrew ‘Flying Flynn’ Flynn, a husband & father who’s ‘hobby’ has taken him twice to the Worlds Strongest Man comp in USA & who trains & competes alongside a full time career & family commitments. Andrew also trains predominantly in a shed in his garden so he can fit training around school runs, work & household chores. Andrew is down to earth, humble, unassuming & impossible not to like. Be inspired. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/42192500

#309 - 7 Lessons from Walking 750km 07/30/2026

#309 - 7 Lessons from Walking 750km In this host catch up episode Pete & James discuss the upcoming Strongman Classic at the Royal Albert Hall, James’ recent Strongman Competition in Colchester, Pete reaching new levels of strength with the Kettlebell Press & also some of the lessons he’s learned from Walking 750km in just 7.5 weeks (much of it in a heatwave). /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/42192305

#308 What Happens After Weight Loss? with Jay Nelson 07/23/2026

#308 What Happens After Weight Loss? with Jay Nelson We are joined from Long Island, New York by Jason Nelson, originally from Trinidad (our first Caribbean guest) to discuss fat loss after 40 & helping people build strong energetic lives. Jay is the owner of Body Image Fitness, a personal training gym & clinical consultancy practice which has licensed medical staff in-house who can prescribe & oversee GLP-1 treatment for weight loss alongside a structured & monitored fitness & strength programme to maximise long term results, adherence & safety. We talk about the before, during & after programme considerations for people using GLP-1 treatments & how to best manage coming off of the shots once weight loss has been achieved. A timely & relevant conversation with an expert in the field. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/42191890

#307 Find Your Fit with Hannah Camden 07/16/2026

#307 Find Your Fit with Hannah Camden We are joined for the second time from Buckinghamshire, England by Hannah Camden. Hannah is the owner of Fitworks Training, KBX & the founder of Find Your Fit - a 24hr charity fitness event that she is on a mission to grow globally with a huge 2027 event already planned. We discuss some of Hannah’s recent Kettlebell Sport World Records, her passion for getting young girls interested in fitness & strength, recovering from serious injuries & the importance of mobility & recovery as we age. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/42121100

#306 Over 3 Decades in Fitness with Dr Paul Bedford 07/10/2026

#306 Over 3 Decades in Fitness with Dr Paul Bedford We are joined for the second time by Dr Paul Bedford AKA The Retention Guru - a man who travels the globe helping gym & health club chains sign up new members (and more importantly keep them). Paul is an expert in behaviour, habits, customer experience, culture & the reality of the fitness industry behind the mirrors, polished chrome & ‘Love Island / Gym Shark’ physiques used in marketing. What does fitness REALLY look like for 90% of the population & how does a normal person manage expectations & results to actually enhance their quality of life? /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/42030960

#305 The Heart of Grief with Thomas Attig 07/02/2026

#305 The Heart of Grief with Thomas Attig We are joined from Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada by Thomas Attig, an applied Philosopher, Professor & revolutionary voice in grief studies. We discuss something never before explored on the podcast but something that every single listener will have undoubtedly experienced before & will do again - the death of a friend or loved one & the feelings, thoughts & emotions that follow it. What is grief? Why do we experience it & how can it be managed or understood? This is a universal discussion with a man who has spent almost his entire life studying a subject many of us try to ignore. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/41945285

#304 Stronger in your 60s with Carl Easton 06/25/2026

#304 Stronger in your 60s with Carl Easton We are joined by Carl Easton, recently turned 60 & a lifelong runner. Carl has moved into the world of Hybrid Racing over the last few years & has massively increased his strength & diversified his already strong cardiovascular base. Carl now regularly competes in HYROX, Nuclear Races & Deadly Dozen (as well as travelling all over the world to do it). At 60 Carl has developed his physique & strength to meet the demands of this new challenge & demonstrates that it’s never too late to redefine your fitness goals (or muscles!). /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/41807080

#303 Standards over Goals 06/18/2026

#303 Standards over Goals In this host catch up episode Peter & James discuss what they’ve taken from recent episodes including the idea of building self belief through action & finding clarity through action as well. James shares what he learned recently at a Fitness Business Summit around standards, culture & structure when developing a business & a team & how we can apply the same thinking to us as individuals. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/41693445

#302 Action Builds Belief with Ben Bradbury 06/12/2026

#302 Action Builds Belief with Ben Bradbury We are joined for the first time by Strongfirst Elite instructor Ben Bradbury from Surrey UK. Christian, Coach, Student of Strength & recent lifter of the iconic & historic Dinnie Stones in Potarch, Scotland. Ben is also a BJJ Black Belt & the owner of Complete Fitness. This is a wide ranging & fascinating conversion with a humble, polite & thoughtful strength professional which may increase your own belief in what is possible for you! /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/41620375

#301 Common Objections to Sensible Health Advice 06/04/2026

#301 Common Objections to Sensible Health Advice Peter & James catch up about recent events & conversations surrounding Health Oddity including breaking news about Britain’s Disabled Strongman 2026, the importance of purpose, structure & routine & common objections to sensible health advice. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/41538870

#300 Dan John 05/28/2026

#300 Dan John We are joined for the 12th time by ‘friend of the show’, global strength training icon & bestselling author Dan John all the way from Utah USA. We discuss Beowulf, The Odyssey, the return of Ted Lasso & training the youth athlete. We learn how Dan is seemingly de-ageing himself as he approaches 70 & how his training focus has evolved over the years. This is a warm & insightful catch up with a man who has been with us since the genesis of Health Oddity & continues to be an inspiration & friend. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/41454195

#299 What is Health? with Dr Kyle Hulsebus 05/21/2026

#299 What is Health? with Dr Kyle Hulsebus We are joined by Dr. Kyle Hulsebus, a Health & Human Potential Specialist, author & third-generation chiropractor based in Northern Illinois. Kyle’s work redefines health as an internal state & integrates purpose, performance & well-being for longevity & impact. We discuss travel, philosophy, ball room dancing & why purpose may be the missing health metric. An interesting & inspiring conversation with a fascinating man on a mission to spread true health far & wide. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/41381090

#298 Integrated Strength with James Crozier 05/14/2026

#298 Integrated Strength with James Crozier We are joined by James Crozier from J.C Performance Coaching, a competitive Strongman & Powerlifter with 25 years of coaching experience in the world of strength sports. This is an honest & wide reaching discussion around training strength for the long haul, the importance of structure, consistency & sustainability, mental health & James’ coaching philosophy informed through his vast personal experience & history of working with athletes & general population clients. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/41294810

#297 Is Motivation a Myth? 05/07/2026

#297 Is Motivation a Myth? In this episode we discuss the subject of motivation & how much of a part it actually plays in success. Is motivation actually a myth? & if not, what is it & how does it factor? We discuss the importance of discipline, habit, routine, environment & community. Where does willpower fit in? & how you can “make healthy the default” /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/41208015

#296 Overcoming Serious Health Challenges with Stevie Shanks 04/30/2026

#296 Overcoming Serious Health Challenges with Stevie Shanks We are joined for the third time by friend of the show & force of nature Stevie Shanks from Belfast, Northern Ireland. In this episode Stevie talks about his recent heart attack & subsequent triple heart bypass (including a specially reinforced rib cage for stone lifting!) his return to drumming & using that as an unconventional rehabilitation method. We also discuss the upcoming 10th Anniversary of The Donald Dinnie Day - The Gathering & Stevie’s plans for returning to strength training himself - perhaps with a slightly different focus. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/41078650

#295 How to Progress Your Training 04/23/2026

#295 How to Progress Your Training In this episode we discuss the various ways you can progress your training by manipulating a number of training variables, namely - frequency, volume, intensity & density. Firstly we define each term as it relates to training, give some real world examples of how they fit within a training programme then finally, we discuss the order & manner which they should be progressed from a beginners into intermediate standpoint. A practical discussion that should be of use to many - and could spark a few disagreements or debates! /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/40993685

#294 Becoming Resilient, Walking Meditations & Building a Routine 04/16/2026

#294 Becoming Resilient, Walking Meditations & Building a Routine In this host catch up episode following 4 weeks of guests we discuss the recent Strongfirst Resilient course held at Unique Results, Peter’s recent development of Walking Solves - Daily Meditations & the routine James adopted on a recent family holiday & how we can take elements of it even when busier life resumes. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/40903160

#293 Chris Ryan Fitness 04/09/2026

#293 Chris Ryan Fitness We are joined from just outside NYC, USA by Chris Ryan from the Chris Ryan Fitness app to discuss all things Strength, Longevity & health & fitness for busy people with families & careers. Chris is a bundle of controlled energy & positivity. We learn about his athletic career as a Division 1 track athlete (800m), his time on NBCs STRONG as one of America’s Top 10 trainers, his life now as a 45 year old husband & dad to 3 children & how he developed, launched & continues to build his fitness app which serves users all around the world. This is an inspiring, energetic & very actionable conversation with a guest that I’m sure we’ll be speaking with again. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/40794240

#292 In Nature We Trust with Axay Shah. 04/02/2026

#292 In Nature We Trust with Axay Shah. In this episode we are joined by all the way from Los Angeles, California by Axay Shah. An avid marathon runner, a passionate poet, and a lover of music. Axay enjoys life to the fullest, & is a very happy person (as you will hear). His secret? He has followed a raw food vegetarian diet for over 16 years & it has transformed his life. At 66 years of age, Axay believes that eating uncooked, plant-based foods has been the cornerstone of his health & vitality. janHe believes that the raw food lifestyle has unlocked the true potential of his body & mind. We encourage you to listen (or watch) with an open mind & heart & enjoy getting to know Axay, he’s a warm & interesting man who has found his own path to health & wellness. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/40714795

#291 Because I Can with Steve Bush 03/26/2026

#291 Because I Can with Steve Bush We are joined for the third time by one of our most referenced guests - Steve Bush. Steve has just passed his 6th year since having gastric surgery to change his life & has also just turned 60 years old. Steve updates us on the physical challenges he has set himself for 2026, his experience running the Disney Marathon (and riding a rollercoaster on the way round). Steve also explains how he has developed his own method of training for running events by limiting his running (and saving his knees) & how his life has changed so he now has the confidence to say YES to just about anything after a lifetime of saying NO. Be inspired & enjoy. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/40635695

#290 Five Rules for Life with Professor Jonathan Sackier 03/19/2026

#290 Five Rules for Life with Professor Jonathan Sackier We are joined for the first time (hopefully not the last) by Professor Jonathan Sackier - Surgeon, Innovator, Aviator, Health Commentator, Author & cohost of the highly entertaining ‘Join the Docs’ podcast. This fascinating conversation is as much about life as it is health. We get to know Jonathan’s background, medical career, longevity outlook & how, after an incredibly challenging life experience he was encouraged to create his own, very personal ‘Rules for Life’. We’re sure you’ll enjoy listening to this hour with him as much as we enjoyed meeting him ourselves. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/40546925

#289 How to Create a Low Cost Strength Programme at Home 03/12/2026

#289 How to Create a Low Cost Strength Programme at Home Following a listener suggestion Peter & James walk you through how to build a low cost strength training programme at home including which equipment to buy (for £200-£300 total) - what you can buy second hand & what not to. How to structure your programme, which movements & exercises to choose & some ideas of progressions as well. There will be a follow up episode to this where we will outline more principles for strength progression that can be applied universally. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/40417000

#288 - 40 Years of Consistency with Phil Earley 03/05/2026

#288 - 40 Years of Consistency with Phil Earley We are joined from Newcastle UK by proud ‘Geordie’ & Natural Bodybuilding Champion Phil Earley. Phil turns 60 this year & has set himself the modest goal of competing at the Natural Olympia contest this November in Las Vegas USA. We discuss Phil’s introduction to strength training back when he was a teenager. His love of Kettlebells. His journey on Paul Mcllroy’s Amazing 12 transformation programme & how after nearly 40 years of training he took the plunge & entered his first Bodybuilding show! The rest - as they say, is history. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/40333985

#287 How much Protein do you ACTUALLY need? 02/26/2026

#287 How much Protein do you ACTUALLY need? In this host catch up episode Peter & James discuss 3 main topics: The recent Britains Strongest Man in Sheffield that Pete attended live (& James watched from France). Lessons from the mountains on the recent Unique Results skiing & snowboarding holiday. How to calculate your daily protein requirements based on bodyweight & activity levels AND how to hit them consistently. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/40244930

#286 The Performance Flywheel with James Breese 02/19/2026

#286 The Performance Flywheel with James Breese We are joined for the fourth time by James Breese from Strength Matters & Cricket Matters & discuss his upcoming Cricket injury & performance clinic in Cardiff, Wales. We also hear about James’ recent time spent with Gray Cook in the USA & the development of ‘The Performance Flywheel’ model which covers the 6 components of athlete performance in any skill based sport or training programme. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/40167525

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