The Mojito Movement

In this episode I am joined by Louis Baker-Stroud, a fellow PT and online coach, who also spends a lot of his time calling out the endless bullshit the industry has to offer.   We get balls deep into if AI is changing the way people will work with coaches and some of the challenges people face when it comes to getting into shape.   All whilst enjoying a killer mojito!

In this episode I welcome back Harry Shaw, a good friend, my golf coach, goalkeeper coach and all round top bloke to discuss a subject very close to both our hearts.   Men's Mental Health,   We discuss the challenges of suffering with poor mental health, the battles of ADHD diagnosis and the things that we have found helpful for getting out of the darker times.   All over a cracking Mojito

Welcome back to The Mojito Movement Podcast!   We are kicking season 2 off with a bang and are joined by Sam Vaughan!   Sam is an online coach and a key voice in the evidence based community who promotes a more compassionate way to getting in shape that doesn't damage relationships with food or promote an unhealthy obsession with training.   In this episode we dig deep into his own experiences with diets such as Keto and Carnivore and the lasting impact they had on his relationship with food as well as how you can achieve great results without going to extremes!   All over a cracking Mojito!

In this episode I am joined by Emma Storey-Gordon a true fitness industry and nutritional powerhouse and absolute legend!   We go balls deep into the industry, the bits that piss us off, how the future might like and what we would like to change. We talk through subjects such as menopause, the sheer volume of misinformation out there, the 'mentors' who have never even achieved what they sell and the plethora or miss-sold supplements plaguing the industry.   This is an epic episode as was the mojito!

In this episode I am joined by Dickie and Bernard, leading members of The Lancashire Hotpots!   The Hotpots are a comedy band from Lancashire who have found fame through their musical take on northern life.   In this episode we discuss how MySpace launched them on the way to success, where they find inspiration and how they keep the love for producing such brilliantly unique songs!   All over a... Pint of Guinness and a Northern Mojito, which you may not want to try at home!

In this episode I am joined by Zach Kieran, a fellow coach and advocate for Men's Mental Health.   We have a very open and frank conversation about both our battles with mental ill health. Zach opens up about his battles and how he took control and began to heal himself, and how this led to him helping others too!   This one is deep, but is an essential chat to help to not only raise awareness but also encourage those to take positive action to address it.   All this, whilst sipping on a mojito!

In this episode I am joined by Aaron Nee, a nutritionist and social media legend! We get deep into all the challenges facing families when it comes to getting in shape and eating better. Discuss where we would like to see the industry heading and address the latest buzz around the industry... Ozempic and other GLP1 meds to discuss their uses as well as the positives and negatives. All whilst enjoying a cracking mojito!

In this week's episode I am joined by Peej and Ryan from one of my favourite bands, Punk Rock Factory! We get into how the idea came about to cover Disney classics as well as old TV theme tunes and turn them into pop punk hits. We dig into the highs, and lows of their meteoric rise to fame and how they came to share the stage with some of the biggest bands in the business. They even share some insights into what's to come! Strap in, this is a belter, as was the Mojito!

In this episode I am joined by Mike Chadwick, former paratrooper turned elite level coach.   We dig into the importance of knowing your 'why' and how to go from completing, to competing and turning that not only into winning but dominating!   If you're competitive and want to learn what it takes to perform and succeed like an elite athlete then this is for you!   So join us as we enjoy an epic chat, and an even better Mojito!

In this week's episode I am joined by Izzy Songhurst a Team GB Trampoline Olympian! We dig deep into her journey from tumbling as a kid all the way to the Paris Olympics in 2024! We discuss the highs of winning and the lows of career threatening injuries as well as the efforts she is going to in order to make the sport a safer and more inclusive space for women and girls. All over a top tier mojito!

This week I am joined in the studio by Joyce Bassengue, a fellow podcaster, football fanatic, advocate for equality in the stands and sadly a Man City Fan!   Besides some casually ribbing over how poor both our teams have been, and making her sit in the studio that has an entire museum of United shirts we dig into some of the big issues surrounding the game both on and off the pitch.   We discuss her experiences as both a female and person of colour in the stands as well as he experiences as a co-host on a top football podcast.   All whist sharing an epic mojito!

This week I am joined by Paul Mort, the man, the myth, the legend! This guy is one of the best business coaches, public speakers, comedians and all round people you could hope to meet. We have quite simply an epic chat about his new book, mental health, his journey from rock bottom to becoming, well, fucking unstoppable! This one is crazy, so strap in and prepare for some hard hitting chats and big laughs! The Mojito wasn't bad either!

In this week's episode I am joined by James Collier, a registered nutritionist and co-founder of Huel. We have a really in-depth chat about nutrition, the challenges surrounding misinformation, the draw backs of certain 'popular' elimination diets and the importance of holding those who are well respected within the industry to a higher account when it comes to the quality of information they share. Oh, we also discuss Huel, the vision, how it is intended to be used, if the original vision is still being matched following it's significant success and why I personally haven't held the greatest opinion on it. We agree on a lot, discuss and debate some other things but most importantly share some incredible knowledge whilst enjoying a mojito. This is a cracker!

In this week's episode I am joined by Dan Osman, a coach, former physique competitor and all round legend who is set on changing the perception that someone's physique is a reflection of their coaching ability. We chat about what makes a good coach, if in fact your body is your business card, if it should be and some of the challenges facing both coaches but also people looking to get in shape thanks to social pressures within the fitness space. All this, and more, over a top tier mojito!  

Welcome to Episode 15 where I am joined by Emmaline Howard, a coach, insta legend and Aussie who says cunt about as much as I do! In this episode we discuss her journey into strongman training and competitions, how she became a coach and what it is like when your page blows up in a matter of months. We also create our push to rename strongman to strongcunt whilst probably breaking the record for the most C-Bombs in a podcast ever! Strap in, this is a belter, much like the mojitos that went down!

In this episode I am joined by Jude Venn, an online PT smashing the social media game.   We go hard into the fitness world, the good, the bad, the ugly. We cover the difference between qualified fitness professionals and influencers, discuss GLP-1 meds, fad diets and eating disorders in men!   All this whilst introducing him to his first ever mojito!   Enjoy!

This week I am joined by Lewis Potts, a coaching mentor hellbent on changing the face of fitness coaching! We get balls deep into all things fitness, what led us to this industry and what he is doing to ensure that coaches actually coach! He also serves up a curveball in the 'Nojito' category by opting for fresh mint and lime with a white monster! I, on the other hand, kick it old school with a classic Mojito!  

In this week's episode I am joined by Max Smith, a coach and like me, someone who also has ADHD.   We enjoy a great chat about our experiences with ADHD, why it led Max into coaching and working with people who have ADHD as well as sharing advice and tips on how to manage with ADHD.   All over a mojito!

In this episode I welcome a personal hero of mine. Front man of Bowling For Soup, Jaret Reddick!   In this episode we discuss Jaret's journey to a 30 year pop punk career with BFS, the highs and more importantly we discuss in detail his, and my own, battles with mental ill health.   We share stories, coping techniques and simply seek to break the stigma around mental health and aim to show just how pop punk can save lives!   All over a mojito!

In this episode I share a mojito with Paige Crossley, an absolute legend in the world of Female Fitness. We get deep into how periods and menstrual cycles impact training and nutrition. How PCOS & Endometriosis can impact progress and get stuck into how to navigate menopause without the dreaded weight gain! If you're a woman, this is a must watch!

In this episode I sit down over a Monster & mojito with the legend that is Oisin Mulligan. Not only do we get balls deep into our back stories of being bullied, we discuss how past experiences have shaped the content we create and the way we help people to beat their demons. Strap in for this one as we both talk pretty quick and at times don't even pause for breath!

In this episode I sit down with Lee Donaldson, a PT and online coach turned Stuntman, Actor and Director. We share a mojito and discuss ditching the rat race for the movies. We chat about his hit first film as well as chatting about his latest project going into production in February 2025!

In this episode I am joined by Sophia Harris and we dive headfirst into the the world of neurodivergence and the impact it has on relationships with food, training, mental & physical health as well as its strong link to disordered eating and eating disorders.

In this episode I share a mojito with Oxfordshire's Strongest Man, Sam Grover.  We cover everything there is to know about lifting heavy and what you can learn from strongman training even if you're not a strongman yourself!

In this week's episode I am joined by Joey Duffy, an ex Army PTI, turned online coach who is focused on helping people tackle limiting beliefs and achieving great results, not with dramatic overhauls but by striving to improve by just 1% each day. We get deep into the mindset behind behaviour change and what you can do to get lasting results all whilst we share an epic mojito!

In this episode I am joined by a good friend, who also happens to be my golf coach, Harry Shaw. Harry has taken the golf world by storm as he strives to break stigmas and push for a more inclusive game. He joins me for a mojito as we discuss all that is great and also what needs changing in the world of golf.

This week I am joined by former banker turned coach and Hyrox warrior, James Micklem. We chat about what it is like switching the 9-5 rat race for the world of online coaching and James shares what it is about Hyrox that makes it so amazing!

In this video I sit down with Jayden and not only does he enjoy his first ever mojito but we go balls deep into what it is like growing a large following and how to deal with online hate.

Welcome to the first episode of The Mojito Movement.  In this episode I am joined by one of the OG members of the mojito infused chats from IFS, Jamie! aka Goggins himself! In this episode we chat about many fitness related subjects, genetics, challenges with the industry and just generally chew the fat all over a delicious mojito!