The Challenge Accepted Podcast with Tyler Saunders

EP12: Harry Purdy - 'From 23 Stone To Happy and Confident'

In this episode I chat with Harry Purdy, who is also a Health & Lifestyle Coach, Podcaster, plus a fellow cohort in the UNSTOPPABLE ALLIANCE program. Some years ago Harry wasn't in the best of places. Unfit, overweight and unhappy - he realised something had to change. Hear his remarkable story of physical and mental betterment, and how his journey inspired him to become a coach and help others who might be in the same predicament as him.   We touch on topics such as - taking care of your body and brain, growing through challenge, tools to change your mindset, finding strength in difficult situations, and learning from a pretty well-known bloke called James Smith. Find Harry, his podcast, coaching materials and much more via the links below: Hundred Percent Podcast: Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0DYYX1ZNj2UqFtJEtJ3eRg?si=hrK6yqVRSrOTEAkvhKXMIA] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hundred-percent-podcast/id1549191152] Instagram: https://instagram.com/harrypurdyofficial [https://instagram.com/harrypurdyofficial] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harry.purdy.7/ [https://www.facebook.com/harry.purdy.7/] LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/harry-purdy-3ba717149 [https://uk.linkedin.com/in/harry-purdy-3ba717149] If you enjoyed this podcast, please be sure to subscribe and ensure notifications are activated so you never miss a new episode. Also please leave a review (and feedback if possible) so we can continue to improve and bring you the best content possible. Thanks for listening!

EP11: Arjuna Ishaya: 'The Key To Living Life At 200%'

Our guest today is Arjuna Ishaya, a Bright Path Ishaya monk, meditation teacher, author and mentor who's methods I've previously been exposed to within a business & mindset mastermind I'm enrolled on. Formerly he was an outdoor activity instructor in New Zealand until he discovered the joys of the Ishayas' Ascension meditation. In our discussion, we talk meditation, why many people struggle with it, and how it can benefit pretty much every area of your life. Arjuna believes you can just get by; or you can live a profound, adventurous, fun, truly alive and free life. He believes simplicity is key, and wants to help as many people as possible live their life at 200% capacity. Find Arjuna on the following platforms: Website: https://www.arjunaishaya.com/ [https://www.arjunaishaya.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arjunaishaya [https://www.instagram.com/arjunaishaya] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrArjunaIshaya/ [https://www.facebook.com/MrArjunaIshaya/] LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/arjuna-ishaya-a0831056 [https://uk.linkedin.com/in/arjuna-ishaya-a0831056] His books can be found below: '200% - an Instruction Manual for Living Fully' - Amazon [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0957205678/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_2AZ8TVEFFD5Q7JK4AJ0Q?linkCode=ml2&tag=trainwithtyle-21] 'Chasing More and Finding Enough' - Amazon [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1913170985/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_K0Y8B42SWM4T9JJ1PXKK?linkCode=ml2&tag=trainwithtyle-21]

EP10: Mark Ormrod MBE: 'MAN DOWN'

Our guest today is Mark Ormrod MBE, a former Royal Marine, Invictus Games athlete, author and motivational speaker. In 2007 whilst serving in Afghanistan, Mark triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) during a routine foot patrol. He suffered serious injuries resulting in a triple amputation, but he survived - making him the first British serviceman to ever do so. Hear us discuss the challenges faced on the road to recovery, his battles with acceptance and self-esteem, being a hero to his kids and turning his past into his ultimate power. The title of the episode is the title of Mark's best-selling book 'Man Down' which you can find here: MAN DOWN [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Man-Down-Marine-Mark-Ormrod/dp/0552159492] Find Mark on the following social platforms: https://www.markormrod.com/ [https://www.markormrod.com/] https://www.instagram.com/markormrod [https://www.instagram.com/markormrod] https://twitter.com/MarkOrmrod [https://twitter.com/MarkOrmrod] https://www.tiktok.com/@markormrod [https://www.tiktok.com/@markormrod]

EP9: Tom Chapman: 'Preventing Suicide, One Haircut At A Time'

Our guest today is Tom Chapman, an award winning barber, author, public speaker and international educator who has made it his mission to propel the stigma of mental ill health among men into the mainstream. After losing a friend to suicide, Tom Chapman decided to do something about the biggest killer of young men in the UK.  In 2015 founded the Lions Barber Collective, an international group of barbers who have undergone training in how to recognize symptoms of mental ill health in clients and signpost them to relevant support services. They now also provide training that enables other barbers to recognize, talk and listen out for symptoms of depression - and potentially save a life. Tom & I have been on a couple of panels together already, so was great with him on a 1-2-1 basis and hear his personal journey.  An episode not to miss! Find Tom on the following platforms: Website: https://www.thelionsbarbercollective.com/ [https://www.thelionsbarbercollective.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomchapman_hair [https://www.instagram.com/tomchapman_hair] First Book - 'Barber Talk, Taking Pride In Mens Mental Health' [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Barber-Talk-Taking-Mental-Inspirational/dp/1912478218] Second Book - 'How To Listen So Men Will Talk' [https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Listen-Men-will-Talk/dp/1789562929/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PS0QVZ822NWE&keywords=how+to+listen+to+men+will+talk+tom+chapman&qid=1687540083&s=books&sprefix=how+to+listen+to+men+will+talk+tom+chapman%2Cstripbooks%2C72&sr=1-1] Also, if you'd like to talk to someone, or you're worried about a loved one, contact: CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): https://www.thecalmzone.net/ [https://www.thecalmzone.net/] Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/ [https://www.samaritans.org/] MIND UK: https://www.mind.org.uk/ [https://www.mind.org.uk/]

EP8: Chris Tibbetts - The Emotional Eating Coach

Our guest today is Chris Tibbetts, World-class Master Coach and Transformation Expert dubbed 'The Emotional Eating Coach' Chris has been on an remarkable weight loss journey of his own, having shed 110KG and kept it off – so he knows his stuff. So much so that he’s been invited to speak multiple times in the UK and abroad on the topic. In light of his inspiring transformation, he co-founded  ‘TRANSFORM365’ – a life changing course that aims to help people overcome emotional eating for good. Hear us discuss the challenges he faced as a high-flying Exec, how they ultimately affected his health and the actions he took that ultimately saved his life. An episode not to miss! Find Chris on the following social platforms: https://emotionaleatingcoach.uk/ [https://emotionaleatingcoach.uk/] https://www.instagram.com/emotionaleatingcoachuk/ [https://www.instagram.com/emotionaleatingcoachuk/] https://uk.linkedin.com/in/christibbetts-100kgcoach [https://uk.linkedin.com/in/christibbetts-100kgcoach] https://twitter.com/cmtibbetts [https://twitter.com/cmtibbetts]