Samantha always had a negative relationship with fitness. As someone who was overweight, she often felt anxious about exercising and excluded from the fitness industry. During the pandemic, she embarked on a mission to take control of her health that has been nothing short of life-changing.

In this episode with Joe Wicks, Samantha shares her inspiring 5 stone weight loss journey, how she rebuilt her relationship with fitness and overcame feelings of shame and self-doubt that stemmed from childhood.

Plus, Samantha discusses how exercise has helped her find self-love and forge new friendships - resulting in completing a Hyrox with her Body Coach pen pal!

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TW: This episode contains discussion about grief and baby loss. If you or someone you know is struggling with bereavement, check out this list for places where you can find support.

Aged 32, Ben faced the unimaginable loss of his wife Jo and their unborn second child, after Jo suddenly suffered a cardiac arrest at 29 weeks pregnant.

In this emotional conversation with Joe Wicks, Ben unpacks how he navigated this life-changing loss, why his own health fell to the wayside whilst trying to support his son and how rebuilding his relationship with fitness has transformed his mental health.

Plus, Ben shares the lessons he imparts on his son to create a hopeful and happy future for his family.

Check out Ben’s social media @his_grief_uk, and if you need support with grief, check out Strongmen:

• https://www.strongmen.org.uk/

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Ben has always been passionate about fitness, and was a personal trainer in a previous career. After changing professions and becoming a father, his priorities shifted and his fitness took a back seat. Eventually, Ben found himself classed as obese for the first time.

In this episode with Joe Wicks, Ben shares how he lost 15kg after breaking bad habits, how looking after yourself positively impacts you and your relationships, and reveals how even a degree in exercise science doesn’t prevent you from neglecting your health…

Plus, Ben and Joe discuss the importance of recognising that fitness journeys aren’t always linear, and why you shouldn’t beat yourself up if you find yourself off-track.

Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Vivobarefoot. You can grab yourself any pair of trainers and get 20% off with the discount code BODYCOACH20.

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