003 | Nick Aldis

What does it feel like to climb to the very pinnacle of your profession? What lies behind the timeless appeal of pro wrestling? What obstacles must be overcome on the journey to becoming a world champion? The special guest for episode three of the #GoodJourneysPod is Nick Aldis: three-time world heavyweight champion professional wrestler, broadcaster, columnist, author and purpose-driven business owner of Legacy Sports Nutrition alongside wife - and fellow pro wrestler - Mickie James. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive video content: ⁠www.youtube.com/@secondmountaincomms Rising to fame as Oblivion on TV show Gladiators, Aldis would go on to carve out a highly successful career in the world of pro wrestling. He became the first British-born wrestler to win a world heavyweight championship in IMPACT Wrestling in 2013, and has since gone on to become the face and standard bearer of the National Wrestling Alliance as a two-time NWA world champion, carrying the historic ‘Ten Pounds of Gold’ for over 1,000 days and famously clashing with Cody Rhodes at ALL IN. 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' is a podcast series filled with inspired stories from inspiring people. In this episode, host Ben Veal talks openly and honestly with Nick about his journey to become both a ‘Gladiator’ and a professional wrestler, his passion for health and nutrition, reaching the pinnacle of the profession as world champion, the timeless appeal of wrestling and his favourite moments in his career so far. Nick also speaks about the experience of fatherhood, the challenges of maintaining a healthy marriage, launching his business during the COVID-19 pandemic and still craving “the ultimate opportunity.” The interview can be watched in full on Second Mountain Comms' YouTube channel - please do subscribe for future episodes. If you have enjoyed this episode, we’d hugely appreciate a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Connect with Second Mountain Comms: Join the conversation: Use the hashtag #GoodJourneysPod Website: www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk   Facebook: www.facebook.com/2ndMountainUK Twitter: www.twitter.com/2ndMountainUK Instagram: www.instagram.com/secondmountaincomms LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Connect with Nick Aldis:   Website: www.legacysupps.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/RealNickAldis Instagram: www.instagram.com/jnickaldis 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' - inspired stories, inspiring people. Brought to you by Second Mountain - meaningful comms for a brave new world. Est. 2020.