33 episodes
Easy Way Out John Oakes
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- Health & Fitness
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4.9 • 14 Ratings
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When you find yourself in the fight of your life... When you wake up in hell... Trapped in a mental prison that no one else can see... there are no bonus points awarded for difficulty. There is no such thing as perfection. Only escape. Freedom. Any voice telling you you're not allowed to take the path of least resistance out of hell is not a voice invested in your freedom, but in your confinement. Always, Always, always take the Easy Way Out. This podcast is about transforming your life from the inside out. Trauma recovery. Healing. Success. Relationships. Career. Rebuilding self-trust and love. It primarily uses weight loss as the proving ground, but the concepts shared in this show carry to practically every aspect of life.
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The Inner Work You've Been Avoiding -- A Weight Loss Story
In this episode, coach John recounts a story of Cindy and her weight loss journey from 350 lbs to where she is today.
This offers a picture of what successful and sustainable weight loss looks like while begging the question, "How did she become this version of herself?"
John discusses the five non-negotiable steps that every person has to go through it they want to heal and lose weight for good.
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I Wrote a Book! -- 75 EASY: the ultimate challenge for personal growth
That's right! My first book in the the fitness or personal development space is available for purchase now.
In this episode I explain what my book is about, why I wrote it and what you can get from it.
Get your copy now and please leave me a review!
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Buy my book! 75 EASY: the ultimate challenge for personal growth
Amazon US
UK
CA
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Weight loss coaching - Join the Weight Loss Freedom Academy today
To inquire about 1 -1 Coaching with John - email John at john@oakesweightloss.com
Check out the EASY WAY OUT Blog/Newsletter site
Join the free "Lose Weight with John" community
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Why This Time Will Be Different ⎮ 3 Approaches to Weight Loss You've Never Tried
In this episode, John embarks on a discussion of three key principles to easier, more successful and more sustainable weight loss.
Topics include:
Common fears about weight loss coaching or programs in generalWhy people shy away from getting the help they needThe power of observing life before changing anythingThe way to play "jenga" with your dietHow to enter calorie deficits in the easiest way possibleHow to figure out the optimal calorie deficit for your best results. Buy my book! 75 EASY: the ultimate challenge for personal growth
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Weight loss coaching - Join the Weight Loss Freedom Academy today
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The Essence of the Hard Way ⎮ 75 Hard and the Misguided Pursuit of Toughness
In this episode, John discusses the popular fitness and mental toughness challenge, 75 Hard.
Topics include:
why 75 Hard is emblematic of our self-improvement culturewhere our fitness and self-improvement culture routinely lets us down and keeps us stuckwhy challenges usually serve as litmus tests rather than something that produces growththe problem with pursuing "toughness" in service of successthe problem of seeking out adversitywhy compliance and consistency are not surefire paths to personal success, but more often paths to serving the needs of otherswhy society does not want you to trust yourselfwhy we willfully ignore easy ways to improve our lives or selveshow 75 Hard and the culture it represents cause people to deepen their mental illnesses Buy my book! 75 EASY: the ultimate challenge for personal growth
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Weight loss coaching - Join the Weight Loss Freedom Academy today
To inquire about 1 -1 Coaching with John - email John at john@oakesweightloss.com
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No One Gets A Car! ⎮ These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
In this episode, John recounts the blessings of 2023. In particular, he draws attention to the foods and possessions that made the year great. He covers everything from fitness wearables to powdered peanut butter.
Topics include:
The benefits of polyamorous garagesPoor flower bed soil (I mean absolute trash)An ode to dairy productsJohn's sick home gym set upBuying rubber mats from a tweakerJohn's Costco go-to itemsand more!
Buy my book! 75 EASY: the ultimate challenge for personal growth
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Weight loss coaching - Join the Weight Loss Freedom Academy today
To inquire about 1 -1 Coaching with John - email John at john@oakesweightloss.com
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The Rise of Authority ⎮ Why We Refuse to Do Things We Desperately Want To Do
In this podcast episode, John explains how a noble emotion like obligation has come to wreak so much havoc in our behavior. To understand this, he explores the evolution of human societies, the evolutionary context of obligation, and the role of authority.
Topics include:
How and why human society originated in the form of autonomous, self-sustaining clansWhy increasing social complexity became crucial for survivalWhy social complexity gave birth to authority as we think of it todayHow this fundamentally altered the role of obligationThe challenges faced by prehistoric societies, highlighting the resilience and intelligence of prehistoric humans. The importance of self-trust, autonomy, and boundaries, and how these are connected to motivation.Criticism of the fitness industryThe importance of self-relianceWhy self-reliance is important to creating strong communitiesEncouraging self-care, self-trust, and self-love in navigating life's journey. Buy my book! 75 EASY: the ultimate challenge for personal growth
Amazon US
UK
CA
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Weight loss coaching - Join the Weight Loss Freedom Academy today
To inquire about 1 -1 Coaching with John - email John at john@oakesweightloss.com
Check out the EASY WAY OUT Blog/Newsletter site
Join the free "Lose Weight with John" community
Watch the Easy Way Out on Youtube
Customer Reviews
This podcast is IN MY HEAD!
It’s like he is speaking directly to me- he seems to know what I’m thinking. I love how John’s compassion comes through in this podcast, helping me understand that I am not inherently broken, lacking, or forever flawed, rather, I can uncover what is blocking me from my inherent greatness.