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.

#190 Kettlebell Juggling & Sound Design with the Electric Farmer! 04/18/2024

#190 Kettlebell Juggling & Sound Design with the Electric Farmer! We are joined by a truly unique character, discussing a truly unique topic (which I don’t think we’ve even mentioned in 190 episodes) - Kettlebell Juggling! Elisha AKA ‘Electric Farmer’ (for reasons that are explained when you listen) is a music producer & teacher, a sound designer for theatre & art installations AND just happens to be a Kettlebell Juggling Silver & Bronze Medallist. Whether you like Kettlebells or not, whether you’ve ever thought about juggling them or not - you will find this conversation interesting, inspiring & you’ll get to meet a man following his passions & leading the way in a very new sport in Britain. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/30890548

#189 Simple Strength with Tim Anderson 04/11/2024

#189 Simple Strength with Tim Anderson We are joined for the third time by world renowned strength & movement coach, author & the creator of Original Strength - Tim Anderson. We discuss Tim’s new book ‘A Simple Book of Strength’ & how Tim believes we are all born to be strong & have near infinite strength within us almost from birth - it’s just how we learn to tap into that strength, cultivate & control it. We discuss what strength actually is - what it is not & how knowing you are strong ‘feels good’ & can actually change the way you show up in the world every day. An interesting & inspiring talk with someone who not only walks the walk but also crawls the crawl. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/30786798

#188 False 9 with Oliver Loom & Emma Rushen 04/04/2024

#188 False 9 with Oliver Loom & Emma Rushen We are joined for the second time by documentary filmmaker Oliver Loom & he’s joined by Emma Rushen, one of the stars & a producer of his latest project. “False 9: The Reality of Women’s Football” takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, exploring the triumphs & tribulations of a spirited team striving for promotion in the unforgiving world of the tier 7 county leagues. The core of the film is the inspiring camaraderie among teammates, the indomitable spirit that fuels their pursuit, & the unspoken bond that makes Chelmsford Women’s Football Team a family. You can watch the film for free on YouTube Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTbCGTS5Guk /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/30684763

#187 Managing Non-negotiables to stay on track 03/28/2024

#187 Managing Non-negotiables to stay on track Following 6 back to back episodes with guests, Pete & James take the opportunity to catch up, reflect & discuss topics that have either been featured on recent episodes or through conversations with clients. Today they start out talking about the practicalities of deciding upon & setting non-negotiable daily actions to help us stay on track & the conversation develops into the nature of identity, character & living a life aligned to our values. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/30586778

#186 Building Pillars of Power with Paul Mcllroy 03/21/2024

#186 Building Pillars of Power with Paul Mcllroy We are joined by Paul Mcllroy for his 5th visit to the podcast for this special two part bumper edition! We discuss Paul’s upcoming weekend workshops in both Northern Ireland & USA. This second episode focusses more on two BIG exercises - squats & deadlifts BUT as is usual with Paul the conversation takes us on many detours & tangents encompassing many areas of strength, training & life. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/30485698

#185 Mastering the Kettlebell Press with Paul Mcllroy 03/14/2024

#185 Mastering the Kettlebell Press with Paul Mcllroy We are joined by Paul Mcllroy for his 4th (& 5th) visit to the podcast for this special two part bumper edition! We discuss Paul’s upcoming weekend workshops in both Northern Ireland & USA. This first episode focusses more on the kettlebell press BUT as is usual with Paul the conversation takes us on many detours & tangents encompassing many areas of strength, training & life. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/30378923

#184 Ultra Endurance Adventures with Sean Conway 03/08/2024

#184 Ultra Endurance Adventures with Sean Conway We are joined from Wales by Ultra Endurance Adventurer Sean Conway & hear about his feats of almost ‘Super Human’ endurance, resilience & perseverance. Sean, by his own admission is a very ‘normal’ guy. Not physically gifted or a childhood athlete but with an extraordinary determination to succeed once he has focussed on a goal - & the bigger & more daunting the better. Prepare to be amazed & also to have your perception of what is humanly possible challenged. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/30268363

#183 Movement is Medicine with Hannah Camden 02/29/2024

#183 Movement is Medicine with Hannah Camden We are joined from Buckinghamshire by Hannah Camden from Fitworks Training & discuss the importance of authenticity, forging your own path & the healing power of movement. Hannah discusses some dark times in her life where she was not expressing & using her true strengths & the dramatic turn of events that led to a big business & lifestyle change. We learn about her fairly recently found loves of Kettlebell Sport & Mace swinging & how after 20+ years in the fitness industry Hannah has now well & truly found her business, fitness & life groove. An open, frank & important conversation with an inspiring woman who is now using her unique ‘vibe’ to attract her ‘tribe’. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/30173238

#182 Reactive Training with Robert Clarkson 02/22/2024

#182 Reactive Training with Robert Clarkson We are joining from Glasgow, Scotland by Rob Clarkson, owner of Reactive Training. We discuss Rob’s early career in the military (starting at 16) & his progression from full time sports lecturer to fully fledged business owner & creating a community led by its members. Transformations, skiing, kettlebells, multi-day endurance walks, habit building & Hryrox are all up for conversation along with what REALLY separates bespoke fitness clubs (like Reactive) from the mainstream; support & accountability. An informal & informative chat with a man doing great things to inspire his community & make a difference. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/30071633

#181 Tartan Warrior: Mac McLaren 02/16/2024

#181 Tartan Warrior: Mac McLaren We are joined by 3 x Worlds Strongest Disabled Man, British Army Veteran, Wheelchair Rugby player & unique style icon Mac McLaren! Mac talks about his life, his life altering injury, his competitive sporting achievements & customised designs for prosthetic legs! Mac has competed all round the world & now sets his sights on Wheelchair Rugby (or Murderball as it affectionately referred to) prepare yourself for a very special conversation with one of the biggest characters we’ve had the pleasure of featuring on the podcast. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/29966028

#180 The Centenarian Decathlon 02/09/2024

#180 The Centenarian Decathlon Peter & James discuss the concept of ‘The Centenarian Decathlon’ as written about by Dr Peter Attia in his phenomenal book ‘Outlive’. It’s a list of 10 things people could look to build (or more likely maintain) in their marginal decades, namely 70s, 80s, 90s & potentially beyond. This list should be individualised to account for circumstances, specific lifestyle demands & areas of interest. These are everyday lifestyle tasks that when compounded will lead to independence, resilience, strength & autonomy as we age. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/29839818

#179 Feel Fit with Ellie Crawley 02/01/2024

#179 Feel Fit with Ellie Crawley We are joined by Ellie Crawley; Founder of Feel Fit shop & studio in Bristol, Feel Fit sustainable activewear clothing brand & Feel You retreats. Ellie is an online lifestyle & prep coach & an in-person trainer & leader of the Feel Fit community & wellness movement. We find out about Ellie’s career path, her business success, her philosophy around everything she does within the Feel Fit brand & we talk about Ellie’s own personal fitness goals for 2024. An uplifting & inspiring conversation with a force of nature within the UK health & fitness scene. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/29746663

#178 Blind Dog Strong with Mark Valenti 01/25/2024

#178 Blind Dog Strong with Mark Valenti We are joined all the way from Vermillion, Ohio USA by Mark Valenti; former pro heavy events athlete, Strongfirst Certified Elite Instructor, owner of ‘Blind Dog Strong’ gym, reader of books & swinger of Kettlebells! We discuss competing for 18 years in Highland Games, learning directly from Louie Simmons at Westside Barbell, transitioning to Strongman, becoming Strongfirst Elite & lifting the Husafell Stone in Iceland! This is a fascinating conversation with a rugged, strong & intelligent man who has a lifetime of strength achievements behind him & many challenges still ahead. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/29641983

#177 The Strong Mum Project with Pav Johal 01/18/2024

#177 The Strong Mum Project with Pav Johal We are joined by Pav Johal for an important episode. Pav is a British Asian female who is setting an example through her own athletic endeavours & through coaching other women in what is a massively underrepresented demographic with the fitness & strength world. Pav talks candidly about her own childhood in sport & training & her strong academic background. How culturally she doesn’t see many ‘like her’ at the events & competitions she attends & how slowly but surely she is working to change that. This is a fascinating episode with a strong woman who has taken a direction in her own life which will impact her own children & hopefully the wider community. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/29541533

#176 Patience & Strength with Fabio Zonin 01/11/2024

#176 Patience & Strength with Fabio Zonin We are joined for the 3rd time by the energetic & entertaining Fabio Zonin live from Italy! Fabio has been lifting for 40 years & in this fascinating conversation we take a deep dive into programming for strength, the relationship between patience & strength & how to adjust your expectations & goals around strength as you age. Strength is undoubtedly an attitude & we discuss the correct attitude required for a lifetime of progressive strength training. At 54 Fabio continues to inspire & strive for great things - this episode is not to be missed ESPECIALLY if you are north of 40. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/29439408

#175 Be Prepared with Alison Young 01/04/2024

#175 Be Prepared with Alison Young We are back with our first show of 2024 & we are joined by the incredible Alison Young. Alison is an I.T professional by day & a Powerlifter by night (& at weekends). She also has more recently taken on HYROX as well as WINNING the last TSC ‘Tactical Strength Challenge’. Alison is also an SFG2 Kettlebell Instructor AND an ’Iron Maiden’! We discuss the importance of competition, programming, preparation & Alison’s recent decision to change careers. This is a fascinating conversation with a woman who has a unique way of looking at & approaching new challenges. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/29336283

#174 Lift for Life with Mark Tonner 12/26/2023

#174 Lift for Life with Mark Tonner We are joined for a very special Boxing Day episode with Mark Tonner - Injured Military Veteran, one armed Strongman & fitness professional. We discuss Mark’s life, his sporting & military career, his life altering injury in Afghanistan, how he struggled to come to terms with his life afterwards & how his life & training look now. We also discuss the incredible 24hr Deadlift Challenge that Mark will be embarking on over the 27th & 28th December for Ripple Suicide Prevention Charity. This is a stark, honest & raw conversation with a man still facing his demons who is doing his best to make a difference for others. Order a Here Donate to here /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/29147723

#173 Christmas Special 2023 12/22/2023

#173 Christmas Special 2023 In this Christmas episode Peter & James reflect back on recent guests, progress made throughout the year in training & plans for the festive season. We talk about our direction & focus for 2024 & some upcoming guests we are looking forward to talking to. Both hosts also come dressed ready for the occasion with Peter squeezing into a rather fetching festive jumper! /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/29146663

#172 Strength, Mobility & Building Work Capacity with Dan John & Tim Anderson 12/14/2023

#172 Strength, Mobility & Building Work Capacity with Dan John & Tim Anderson In this fascinating joint episode featuring former guests Dan John & Tim Anderson we discuss the seamless synergy between Easy Strength & Original Strength & the original meeting of these two great minds & concepts. How general work capacity should be developed & then applied to specific tasks or sports RATHER than using sport to develop work capacity & how to pass the RKC without touching a kettlebell! We also go deep & meaningful with a discussion around the ‘purpose’ of training, the ‘why’ behind the doing & how developing a strong character & making a difference is ALWAYS more important than techniques, trends & apparatus. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/29074928

#171 What I learnt whilst running 100 miles with Chris Branch 12/07/2023

#171 What I learnt whilst running 100 miles with Chris Branch We are rejoined (for the 3rd time) by Chris Branch, who, on this visit, joins us for a more celebratory & uplifting conversation. In October 2023 Chris set off on an epic 100 mile foot race which was to be completed on a single 400m running track (over 400 laps!) In this fascinating discussion Chris explains the physical, mental & emotional challenges he had to overcome to complete the race & takes us through the internal dialogue he had with himself along the way. If you want to know what it’s like to run 100 miles (but don’t fancy doing it yourself) this is an episode that mustn’t be missed! /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/28969283

#170 Strength Goals for Life with Shaun Cairns 11/30/2023

#170 Strength Goals for Life with Shaun Cairns We are joined all the way from South Africa by Master SFG Instructor, Original Beast Tamer, father of 4 & Rugby nut Shaun Cairns. This is a broad & wide reaching conversation which covers sport & athletic training, a well rounded family life, training people into their 60s & 70s & the importance of always striving for ‘something’ with your training. In his 50s Shaun still has some goals he’s working towards & he even issues Pete with a friendly challenge! An engaging & fun chat with a big man with an even bigger heart. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/28858988

#169 North Star Thinking with Will Polston 11/23/2023

#169 North Star Thinking with Will Polston Will Polston is a best selling author, entrepreneur, award-winning business strategist & performance coach. In 2023 Will’s first book was released ‘North Star Thinking: Master Your Mindset and Live a Life You Love’ and became a #1 Amazon best seller. We discuss many aspects of personal development with Will in a very different episode where he shares his own story, his experiences & perspectives & helps us to frame what health & fitness means to each of us - & hopefully how we can find our own ‘North Star’ to guide us in the right direction. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/28769903

#168 Wellforce: The Movement Snack Vending Machine with Phil McDougall 11/16/2023

#168 Wellforce: The Movement Snack Vending Machine with Phil McDougall We are rejoined by former Royal Marine Commando & Welshman living in California Phil McDougall. We last met Phil way back in Episode 25 where we heard all about his life story & career development. In this episode we take a deep dive into corporate wellness programmes; the good, the bad & the ugly as well as desk bound posture & the concept of targeted ‘movement snacks’. This is a ‘must listen/watch episode’ for anyone who spends most of their working day sitting down - & any trainers or therapists who have clients who fit that description. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/28668088

#167 The Easy Day Life with Anthony Flores. 11/09/2023

#167 The Easy Day Life with Anthony Flores. We are joined this week by Anthony Flores: Father, Husband, Athlete, Winners Mindset Expert & self proclaimed ‘Cancer Champion’! Anthony’s life story (so far) is nothing short of incredible. From morbidly obese teenager to National level endurance athlete to Hyrox Champion & life changing coach. You will be intrigued, saddened & ultimately inspired by his journey & having been given a second chance at life it seems that Anthony is only just getting started! /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/28564139

#166 No Legs, No Limits with Louise Greer 11/02/2023

#166 No Legs, No Limits with Louise Greer We are joined by a truly remarkable young lady for this episode & we have a conversation that helps to reframe what we believe is possible & the power to adapt & overcome. Louise talks to us about her life & her sporting endeavours that include horse riding, kayaking, Strongwoman & mountaineering. She is also a Personal Trainer & currently studying for her Masters Degree in Strength & Conditioning. Prepare to be inspired & impressed in equal measure by this sweet & smiling force of nature. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/28495037

#165 Wolfpack Fitness with Oli Mell 10/26/2023

#165 Wolfpack Fitness with Oli Mell We are joined by Oli Mell from Wolfpack Fitness in Cheshire & take a deep dive into the world of Kettlebell sport & training for the pinnacle of strength endurance competition. Oli is a former Royal Marine Commando, England Kettlebell Sport team member, multiple World Champion & multiple world record holder including the 2 hour - ‘Super Marathon’ long cycle with a 24kg bell (yes, you read that correctly - 2 hours!) Oli is an engaging, tenacious & passionate trainer & competitor & someone who I’m sure will be a return guest in the future - enjoy. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/28428572

#164 Tackling Eating Disorders & Addiction with Mat Roberts 10/20/2023

#164 Tackling Eating Disorders & Addiction with Mat Roberts We meet Mat from Evolve Fitness & Performance for what is a compelling & important conversation. Mat talks candidly about suffering from near fatal anorexia as a teenager & young adult & the work he now does with patients referred to him with eating disorders & addictions. This is the first time on the podcast that we have discussed these issues at length & Mat will certainly be returning to talk about other aspects of his work. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/28364249

#163 When Dan John met Phil Maffetone (Part 2) 10/13/2023

#163 When Dan John met Phil Maffetone (Part 2) In this ‘world first’ special double episode we bring together two of the great coaching minds of the last 40 years; Dan John (for his record breaking 7th visit with us) & Phil Maffetone (for his 3rd visit with us). Both world renowned & highly respected coaches, authors, athletes & academics who from the outside operate on different ends of the spectrum - strength & endurance. We discuss training (obviously), haircuts leading up to competition, the Blue Zones, nutrition, cheese making, the brain, music & life. A rich conversation that will definitely be continued at a later date. Settle in for a fireside chat that could (& does) go in some unique directions. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/28300154

#162 When Dan John met Phil Maffetone (Part 1) 10/06/2023

#162 When Dan John met Phil Maffetone (Part 1) In this ‘world first’ special double episode we bring together two of the great coaching minds of the last 40 years; Dan John (for his record breaking 7th visit with us) & Phil Maffetone (for his 3rd visit with us). Both world renowned & highly respected coaches, authors, athletes & academics who from the outside operate on different ends of the spectrum - strength & endurance. We discuss training (obviously), haircuts leading up to competition, the Blue Zones, nutrition, cheese making, the brain, music & life. A rich conversation that will definitely be continued at a later date. Settle in for a fireside chat that could (& does) go in some unique directions. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/28231931

#161 Form follows Function 09/29/2023

#161 Form follows Function The 3 hosts discuss some topics raised in Episode 160 with Matt Shore. How important are aesthetics (what we look like) & is that a sustainable & motivating long term goal? How does the Amazing 12 transformation programme work & is that an ‘aesthetics programme’ OR a strength programme that results in improved aesthetics? How training for different goals shifts our mindset & the importance of finding out what ISN’T for you & staying true to yourself. /episode/index/show/healthoddity/id/28175558

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