#13 | Should You be Running Towards or Away from Exercise to Improve Your Mental Health?

What does your rotten health attitude struggle with most?Ever wondered how fitness and mental health are intertwined? Our latest episode brings you firsthand experiences with our special guest, Shaun O'Shea, as he embarks on training for his very first 10k run.With Danny returning to co-host, we offer a candid discussion on the ups and downs of fitness journeys, the power of perseverance, and how running can be a transformative tool for mental well-being. We even revisit some listener favourites like our previous chat on “Hot Fuzz,” blending humour with heartfelt insights.Key Topics Covered:Personal Fitness Stories Highlighting the importance of routines, proper nutrition, and goal-setting for both physical and mental health.Challenges and Strategies The challenges and strategies for weight tracking, the role of sleep, and understanding macronutrients.Maintaining Motivation and Mental Clarity Genuine advice on maintaining motivation and mental clarity through personalised and sustainable habits.Balance Between Disciplined Weeks and Weekend Indulgences Addressing a common struggle for many.The Role of Support Networks The crucial role of support networks – from family and friends to colleagues – and how these connections can serve as lifelines during tough times.Building Resilience and Overcoming Mental Health Challenges Techniques for building resilience, overcoming mental health challenges, and the significance of recognising progress.Join us as we share personal stories that highlight the journey from initial struggles to the euphoria of newfound passions. Whether you're curious about running, seeking ways to manage stress, or interested in nutritional insights, this episode promises rich, actionable takeaways to bolster your physical and mental health journey. With a temper as short as her legs, Fiona joins Ben every week to forcefully "Push Your Health From The Pulls Of Life."Expect Foul-mouthed narcissistic ramblings on fitness, nutrition, film, and life's daily rot. This weekly audio & video expansion on the world-famous 'The Daily (ish) Rot' email and video ramblings also includes: Usefully Useless Fitness and Diet Advice.Half-arsed film reviews.The exploitation of children.True Crime recommendations.Nutritious leprechaun-inspired recipes (short and to the point)Narcissistic wisdom. WHO THE FU*K ARE WE?Howdy,I'm Ben, the only 'health' coach (not a life coach) who allows you to embrace your Rotten attitude towards exercise and nutrition! Empowering You to give the middle finger to your yo-yo diet and half-arsed exercise routine in JUST 30 Days! Are you sick of yo-yo-ing from one restrictive diet and hideous exercise plan to the next, begging for it to end so you can slip back into old habits? Only to start the same rotten cycle again?YOUR COMPLIMENTARY 30 DAY DIET KICK-UP-THE-ARSER YoutubeInstagramFacebookTwitter