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How Do You Know You’re On The Right Path? | 50 Episodes of Fitness & Thinking

50 episodes. I didn’t know a year ago how I was going to make it to three! Over the last year 50 weeks of Fitness & Thinking, I’ve sat down with researchers, athletes, therapists, doctors, coaches, founders, artists and genuinely brilliant people to ask a deceptively simple question: What does it mean to live well in 2026? Across six pillars — physical, mental, social, spiritual, emotional and financial wellbeing — we’ve talked about everything from testosterone to trauma, loneliness to love, money to meaning, and why so many of us feel simultaneously healthier and more lost than ever.And underneath almost every conversation – no matter the specialist across from me – sat the same quieter question: How do you know you’re on the right path? If you’ve listened, watched, commented, shared an episode, suggested a guest or quietly followed along: Thank you. If you're interested in keeping it going, I’d love to know: What topic should we explore next? Who should come on the podcast? What conversations are we not having enough of?

Jack Mann | The Tuesday Evening Theory | Ritual Disruptions, Nostalgia & Living Well | F&T49

Many moments in life don’t feel magical while they’re happening. * Tuesday evenings. * Fish and chips. * Watching TV with a parent. * Laughing at jokes you maybe didn’t fully understand yet. And somehow, years later, those become the things you remember, alternately things you can recreate and things you wish you still had.In this solo episode of F&T, I explore the idea of “Tuesday evenings” — the on-the-surface very ordinary but infrequent moments that disrupt the routine and make life feel richer. Another framing too is to bring yourself back to where you are and remind yourself that you "get" to do whatever it is you are/n't doing right now. We talk about: * The importance of low stakes, low budget rituals * Growing up between homes and finding safety in routine * Why modern life makes ordinary moments harder to notice * Shared attention, family, food and feeling grounded * What wellbeing looks like in real life Because maybe living well isn’t always optimisation. Maybe it’s building small things worth staying around for. I’d love to know: What’s your version of a Tuesday evening?What ordinary thing from your childhood or life now still feels quietly magical? — Fitness & Thinking explores six pillars of fitness: Physical, Mental, Social, Spiritual, Emotional & Financial. New episodes: 📺 YouTube: Wednesdays 🎧 Spotify & Apple: Thursdays 📩 Newsletter: Wednesday mornings Follow along on Instagram: @fitnessandthinking Coaching: coachjackmann@gmail.com Podcast/guest ideas: fitnessandthinking@gmail.com

Dr. Mohit Khera - Don't Miss This Early Health Warning Sign - There's No Pill In The World More Effective Than These 4 Things Together | F&T48

Most people don’t take their health seriously until something goes wrong. In this conversation with Dr. Mohit Khera, we go far beyond testosterone. Dr Khera has spent 25+ years researching hormones, sexual health, and long-term outcomes, and what becomes clear very quickly is this: Erectile dysfunction isn’t just about sex. Low testosterone isn’t just about muscle. And “feeling off” is rarely random. It’s information. We talk about why ED is often a check engine light for deeper issues like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and mental health – and why treating symptoms without asking better questions can cost you years. We also get into: How testosterone went from “dangerous” to potentially therapeutic Why lifestyle (diet, exercise, sleep, stress) is still the most powerful intervention The truth about TRT, fertility, and whether you’re on it for life Why “normal ranges” don’t tell the full story The risks of chasing supraphysiological levels Peptides, black market hormones, and what people are getting wrong Why women need testosterone too – and why it’s often overlooked The Mediterranean diet, blue zones, and what actually drives longevity Health span vs lifespan vs sex span Why most people wait too long to care about their health. This conversation is neither just for men or solely about hormones.It’s about learning to see your health earlier – before something forces you to. Read more from Dr. Khera https://drmohitkhera.com/ https://testosteroneproject.com/ Fitness & Thinking We explore six pillars of fitness: physical, mental, social, emotional, spiritual, and financial. New newsletter every Wednesday morning. New episodes Wednesday (YouTube), Thursday (Spotify & Apple). Follow: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessandthinking/

Güs, Sheffield | Sauna, Cold Exposure & The Truth About Wellness in the UK | F&T47

Chris Jones and Rob Hemingway are the owners and avid users of Güs Wellness in Sheffield City Centre. From towel-wafting in a field in Brighton to guided meditation and workouts for your internal organs, this chat covers everything you’d want to know about sauna in 2026, as well as why Sheffield is a perfect place for it. Chris, Rob and I get into how many of minutes of sauna a week we should aim for, the necessity of disconnecting, contrast therapy, the “flossing” methodology, testicle packs, eustress and resilience, guided sauna and what people get wrong about wellness, particularly in the UK, among so much more. Links https://www.guswellness.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gus.wellness/ If you enjoyed this episode, you might like: #8 Finding alignment with Maddie a life coach and yin yoga instructor at Güs #40 There’s more to wellness than working out with nutritionist Amy Stephens Fitness & Thinking Forget six packs – we look at six pillars of fitness: physical, mental, social, spiritual, emotional and financial. The newsletter goes out on Wednesday mornings and new episodes drop on YouTube on Wednesday evenings, and Spotify and Apple on Thursday mornings. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessandthinking/ Want to help? I'm looking for an editor/producer and a social media manager. Get in touch: fitnessandthinking@gmail.com [fitnessandthinking@gmail.com] Want to work with a lifestyle and fitness coach who thinks bigger than the gym? Email: coachjackmann@gmail.com [coachjackmann@gmail.com]

Luke Bownes | When The Thought of Winning Is Enough to Put You Off Trying | Body & Soul-building | F&T46

Luke Bownes is a competitive bodybuilder and personal trainer based in Nottingham. In this week's episode, we talk about compliments — giving them, receiving them, and why one is so much harder than the other — money, debt and the point at which having enough tips into having too much, and the first moment of being truly seen by someone. We get into Luke's influence on me as a bodybuilder who doesn't take his clothes off, his surprisingly positive experience of competition and how his view on it has evolved over the years, as well as the sunken loss fallacy and life's propensity to fill in the gaps, whether we're most content when we're younger, gaslighting clients into success, choosing to feel shame and pride, hurt people hurting people, and what it feels like to be on-plan/living your best life. Luke's links: The gym! https://www.instagram.com/beyourselfbettercoaching/ If you enjoyed this episode, you might like F&T with: Sid Islam (5) Naj Devgun (25) Emma Dearling (45) F&T Forget six packs – we look at six pillars of fitness: physical, mental, social, spiritual, emotional and financial. The newsletter goes out on Wednesday mornings and new episodes drop on YouTube on Wednesday evenings, and Spotify and Apple on Thursday mornings. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessandthinking/ Want to help? I'm looking for an editor/producer and a social media manager. Get in touch: fitnessandthinking@gmail.com Want to work with a lifestyle and fitness coach who thinks bigger than the gym? Email: coachjackmann@gmail.com