The 'Getting To Grips With' Podcast Project Get A Grip

For Episode 20 I was joined by James Dowler

James is a breathwork specialist and teaches people how to use the breath as a vehicle for healing and optimising their physical and mental health.

James suffered from chronic fatigue & chronic pain and then discovered meditation to help alleviate it. Fast forward 6 months all his symptoms had gone after practicing more specifically with breath work. James took a leap of faith, left the ‘day job’ and now spends his time teaching people to harness the power of their breath to alleviate emotional issues, improve their physical health and connect them to a deeper, more spiritual part of themselves.

I leant so much myself in this episode and now see how we can use the breath as a skill. We did a deep dive on...

How we can all be breathing better.

How/Where to start our brrathwork journey.

How to breathe when exercising and sleeping.

Build a better relationship with the breath in general.

James is hosting two insta live sessions for free over on his instagram page @breathewithjames so go check that out! I did a session before the podcast and it was excellent. He has also launched his online courses over at www.breathewithjames.co.uk

Some of the books/topics we discussed were.

Conscious Connected Breathing Workshop

Sacred cow

https://www.sacredcow.info

James Nestor- Breathe -The New Science Of A Lost Art

Patrick McKeown - The Oxygen Advantage

Paul Chek @paul.chek

Dr Gabor Mate

Search ‘Get A Grip Music’ on spotify for all guest tunes selections and other genres 🙂

www.projectgetagrip.co.uk

For Episode 19 I was joined by Ben Coomber. Ben Is one of the UK’s most well-respected nutritionist, coach, and educator in the health and fitness industry.

With years of experience under his belt, Ben is also

An author

Global speaker

Business owner

Writer for major Uk magazines

Father

Husband

and all round top bloke.

Not to mention He also runs a number 1 rated health & fitness podcast with almost 550 guests having been on the other end of the microphone.

We delve into so much from keeping nutrition simple, gyms reopening and the importance of systems as well as

finding balance, flow state and how to say ’no’.

I loved how Ben opened up and shared how he utilised a therapist not because there's a specific problem in his life right now but wants to grow as a human being and understand himself better.

How To Find Out More About Ben 

www.bencoomber.com

@bencoomber



Show Notes:

Book Mentioned - 'The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read' Phillipa Perry

Other Podcast 'Modern Wisdom' By Chris Williamson 

For episode 18 I was joined by Emelye Dwyer.

Emelye is a competitive CrossFit athlete oozing with energy , has a real love for life and is committed to helping others.

We chatted all things self esteem, growth mindset and realising our full potential. Emelye also bravely shared some of her past struggles and how she came to find her love for sport and fitness.

Theres loads of little life hacks and takeaways in here for you too help you be a little better than yesterday.

You can find out more about Emelye on her website

www.emelyewoofitness.com

For Episode 17 I was joined by Jessica Mary Robson who is the founder of Run Talk Run.

Run Talk Run exists to make both running and mental health support less intimidating, and more accessible.

Born out of her own mental health battles, Jess created this inspiring running community in late 2017. This has now grown rapidly and has her 'Run Talk Runners' meeting weekly for 5km's across over 85 locations worldwide.

We discuss the beauty of running, power of community and saying ‘yes’ to making your voice heard.

Find out more at www.runtalkrun.com and more about Jess at www.jessicamaryrobson.com

For episode 16  of the ‘Getting To Grips With’ Podcast I am joined by Nathan Arnold.

Nath is a former professional footballer having previously played for the likes of Grimsby Town, Cambridge United and Lincoln City.

He was part of the team that not only won the National League, but also became the first non-league team for over 100 years to reach the quarterfinals of the FA Cup in the 2016/2017 season.

But rest assured there is far more depth to this journey than just football. He is also founder of ’Nathan Arnold Coaching’ which mission is to make people feel seen and heard and pursue a life lived forwards but understood backwards.

We cover so much is this extended episode from transitioning out of professional football, visualisation, grief, loss, leaning with the heart  and living your true purpose.

You can find out more about Nathan over at....

Website

www.nathanarnoldcoaching.com

Instagram

@narnold20

For Episode 15 we have my first ever guest Luke Ambler back on the podcast for a Covid 19 special.



We delve into so much from slowing down, the art of patience, the testing of our values, hope, routines, love vs fear,  and 5g technology.



Luke is the man behind the incredible 'Andy's Man Club' and the #itsokaytotalk men's mental health movement. Once a former Ireland international rugby player he has also built multiple successful businesses in a variety of different fields from international public speaking, a coffee shop owner, and a journaling businesses. He has taken on ultra marathons, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and is a full-time dad too. 





I  do hope with this conversation can benefit you during this tough time and help give you some comfort or clarity you may have needed.



Be sure to check out the ‘Get A Grip Music’ Playlist on Spotify with multiple genres, as well as guest's ‘Fire Up’ ‘Chill Out’ and 'Guilty Pleasure' playlist Selections.



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You can find out more about 'Andy's Man Club' here www.andysmanclub.co.uk