Get to Know - with Dallen and Alex

Daragh Allen and Alexander Freshwater
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Alex and I are 2 very invested online physique coaches and bodybuilding competitors who want to bring this podcast to you in an educational yet informal manner. We will be touching on many important topics of training, nutrition, PEDs, mental health and many other topics through the lens of personal experience, evidence-based practice and with a host of established guests in their respective fields. If you have any questions or feedback with regard points mentioned or topics in particular you'd like us to cover, please reach out to either of us on Instagram, @daragh_allen @therealmrfreshwater Thanks for listening!

  1. 06/23/2023

    S2 E5 - Joe Gann // Building an Online Coaching Business // Men's Physique Chat // First Comp Season

    We had the pleasure of being joined by Joe Gann on today's episode Joe is a fellow online coach who moved to Manny from Brighton by himself, with the sole purpose of being by himself and building his coaching and bodybuilding career Unfortunately, he met us and is one of our close mates. He has just finished his first competitive season having competed, winning an overall and taking 2nd Place at the Empro Classic in Alicante - all ahead of his first scheduled competition. Today we discussed a recurring question on building an online coaching business, general client management and also his competitive experience and future plans.

    S2 E5 - Joe Gann // Building an Online Coaching Business // Men's Physique Chat // First Comp Season

  2. 06/23/2023

    S2 E4 - IFBB BEN WEIDER AND PREP RECAP // PEAKING STRUGGLES // POST-SHOW

    Alex has returned to the podcast! Today we recapped on the difficult final few weeks of his prep (and the obstacles this presents with peaking), show results and future plans. We've also addressed issues we see as to why people struggle with prep and the post-show phase that follows

    S2 E4 - IFBB BEN WEIDER AND PREP RECAP // PEAKING STRUGGLES // POST-SHOW

  3. 06/23/2023

    S2 E3 - Ryan Erkal // Social Media and 'Toxic' Masculinity

    Ryan Erkal joined me today for a chat on a number of seemingly controversial topics - but ones that need to be discussed Interpreting information on social media Understanding influence of the algorithm in what you see Andrew Tate controversy The ability to have genuine discussions, without conflict on certain topics Toxic vs Real Masculinity and Femininity

    S2 E3 - Ryan Erkal // Social Media and 'Toxic' Masculinity

  4. 02/18/2023

    S2 E2 - Value of Competing // Coach-Client Relationships // Business Mentors

    Back with the unscripted chat. We discussed the value of competing, development of productive coach-client relationships, business mentors and few other tangents. Support and feedback welcome as always!

    S2 E2 - Value of Competing // Coach-Client Relationships // Business Mentors

  5. 02/09/2023

    S2 E1 - Catching-Up // Competing // Comparisons

    WE ARE BACK Very long overdue return to the podcast for us both. There's been a lot going on for each of us which we will bring you all up to speed with in this higher production quality format, which we will continue to upgrade over the coming weeks. Today we went through some more intricacies of prep, competing and comparing yourself on social media. We did have some tech issues and only captured 22mins of the 50 we spoke for, but that gives us more to talk about next time Please like and subscribe - Your support is always appreciated!

    S2 E1 - Catching-Up // Competing // Comparisons

  6. 09/22/2022

    Ep.10 - Peak Week feat. Josh McHale | Prep Timelines, Protocols and Timing

    Josh took us through the protocols and considerations that should be at the forefront of our minds as coaches with regards structuring a peak week. An underlying theme emerged of 'being ready early', as you cannot 'peak' a physique that isn't ready. But if you are in condition, here's what you want to consider ... IG : Josh McHale (@coachjmchale : https://www.instagram.com/coachjmchale/ )

    Ep.10 - Peak Week feat. Josh McHale | Prep Timelines, Protocols and Timing

  7. 09/02/2022

    Ep.9 - Bridging Gaps Between Science and Application feat. Dr Scott Stevenson | Genetics and Understanding Research

    Welcome our very esteemed guest, Dr. Scott Stevenson We've had the pleasure of being joined by Scott today to help us learn the unavoidable reality of genetic limitations and how to interpret research in a way that can serve us. As always, there are a few tangential conversations that we delve into and was a pleasure to be a part of! I highly recommend anyone to purchase Scotts book as I had done years ago. 'Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach' (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Your-Own-Bodybuilding-Coach-Year-Round/dp/0990471810)

    Ep.9 - Bridging Gaps Between Science and Application feat. Dr Scott Stevenson | Genetics and Understanding Research

  8. 08/14/2022

    Ep. 8 - Your First Exposure to PEDs feat. Joe Jeffery | When, What and How Much To Use

    We had the pleasure of having mr. Joe Jeffery on the podcast today discussing when, what and how much drugs to use for your first exposure to PEDs should you wish to go down this path. We also discussed potential implications and alternative pathways and drugs available you may consider instead of or alongside these drugs. If you wish to learn more about this topic, we strongly recommend joining The Physique Collective subscription site (only £7pm) and you can access a free 7-day trial here : app.physiquecollective.com/register/?pa=FREETRIAL

    Ep. 8 - Your First Exposure to PEDs feat. Joe Jeffery | When, What and How Much To Use
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Alex and I are 2 very invested online physique coaches and bodybuilding competitors who want to bring this podcast to you in an educational yet informal manner. We will be touching on many important topics of training, nutrition, PEDs, mental health and many other topics through the lens of personal experience, evidence-based practice and with a host of established guests in their respective fields. If you have any questions or feedback with regard points mentioned or topics in particular you'd like us to cover, please reach out to either of us on Instagram, @daragh_allen @therealmrfreshwater Thanks for listening!

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